Villa Mojito Dazzles
Cottage in Manasota Key, FL
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this cottage rental
Great news! We've reopened after Milton! 3 Restaurants, stores, our beach access & Stumpy's Free Ride now open! In prime Manasota Key location, our talented interior designer created this beach bungalow gem with 2 bedrooms,Tv's & kitchen with dining set. Walk only 1 minute until your toes are in Gulf of Mexico at delightfully uncrowded beach! 5 walk to Stump Pass. Swim Spa with waterfall & massage therapy jets in common area. Spot dolphins with free Kayaks. Peaceful, quiet
Our fantastic housekeeper & reliable maintenance team live close by if an important issue comes up. We have a very thorough Guest Guide Binder in family room plus a cool Digital Guest Guide (link emailed to you in advance so you can start planning your trip right away) with lots of very helpful tips.
Please be sure to review Guest Guide at arrival with your entire group to get the most out of your vacation, to review safety info/house rules & to answer most common questions. The new Digital Guest Guide has a very cool free "AI Trip Planner" feature that we just tried out and we think you will LOVE IT! Happy vacay planning:)
Location, location, location! We offer the perfect Manasota Key beach location on a quiet cute island street. Low-key respectful guests only as this is a nice quiet beach community so you can sleep well.
Walk in 4 different directions to stunning beach, picturesque Lemon Bay, nature wonderland of Stump Pass Park & fun island restaurants often with live music!
Villa Mojito is part of the charming Blue Starfish Cottages with access to all amenities provided in common areas of Blue Starfish Cottages - yet it enjoys its own separate, private interior space. (similar to a nice condo beach community)
* WELCOME! Guests have access to entire Villa Mojito and to all on-site common-area amenities!
*YOUR DOOR CODE: Your front door code which works on your dates is included in your welcome info emailed to you prior to your stay. After you make reservations, be on lookout for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" - with arrival details including your door code. Please check your email spam file for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" if you still aren't seeing it.
* PARKING: Important- Only 1 car parking per place -no exceptions. (neighborhood firm rule). Sorry no boats or oversized vehicles & No visitor parking - please plan to meet up with friends/relatives at area restaurants or at the public beaches which have parking lots & changing areas.
* YOUR PARKING SPOT: If facing cottage from street, park along the front RIGHT side of Villa Mojito at 120 Sand Dollar Lane
* NOTE: TVs typically "on" at arrival. We have friendly reminder signs up throughout the property to ensure property rule compliance & to promote a peaceful safe relaxing environment for our nice community.
** REVIEW OUR SUPER HELPFUL GUEST GUIDE TO SUPER CHARGE YOUR VACAY: Please review Guest Guide binder & new online DIGITAL GUEST GUIDE offered prior to trip - with very cool "AI Trip Planner" free feature! It's like having your own free concierge! Please review Guest Guides with your group at onset of your stay as it will answer most questions & give you the best vacay experience:)
** Bringing your own car or renting a car is the most common way to get to and from Manasota Key. A free, easy bridge gets you quickly on and off beautiful Manasota Key. The south end bridge is the closest to us.
** If you prefer to not drive, you can use Uber/Lyft or Hosts can recommend a reliable airport pick up car service that our family uses. We have bike rental option in Guest Guide binder in family room.
** Stumpy's Free ride is a very popular, easy to use tip-based shuttle service to restaurants & around Manasota Key.
** Once you arrive, our nice spacious neighborhood beach is just a 2-minute quick walk! Lemon Bay only a 1-minute quick walk! Stump Pass State Beach Park is the #1 ranked local attraction & we are so lucky to be only a 5-minute walk to Stump Pass. A longer 8-minute walk to Englewood Public Beach to popular free beach yoga, 5 popular Key restaurants with live tropical music, big beach playground, reasonably priced water sports rentals - parasailing, sunset cruises etc.e
We are professional hosts with nearly two decades of caring hospitality experience and numerous happy repeat guests with glowing reviews.
This cottage is part of the Blue Starfish Cottages community and enjoys free shared use of all Blue Starfish common area amenities.
FREE AMENITIES GALORE!
Each of our places at Blue Starfish Cottages has a free high-speed WIFI and new Smart TV's. Beach towels, folding beach chairs, Sand toy set & all linens provided. Charcoal grills (guest to provide own charcoal).
Free use of our Laundry Room in between Casa Pina Colada at 115 Friendship Lane & Casa Sangria at 117 Friendship Lane. Free shared use of Swim Spa with waterfall and massage therapy jets in our Tropical Courtyard pool area. Free use of fun self-serve Tiki Bar area. Plenty of comfy outdoor seating, lounge chairs, patio tables with island-vibe thatched Tiki umbrellas, & tropical plants will assure you that you are now officially on Island Time! Cheers!
Free shared use of our 2 kayaks (for age 21 & up) to explore picturesque Lemon Bay. Dolphins often spotted & sometimes manatee and lots of interesting shorebirds.
Coffee lovers we've got you covered with BOTH a Keurig-style coffee maker & a traditional coffee maker plus a tea kettle & blender to whip up your favorite beach beverage!
Like hotels - we supply "starter supplies" - toilet paper, folded paper towels, sample size coffee, tea, etc. to get you going -- then there's a Dollar Tree nearby or grocery stores if you want additional supplies.
We have many happy repeat guests we are proud to say. Enjoy!
Our fantastic housekeeper & reliable maintenance team live close by if an important issue comes up. We have a very thorough Guest Guide Binder in family room plus a cool Digital Guest Guide (link emailed to you in advance so you can start planning your trip right away) with lots of very helpful tips.
Please be sure to review Guest Guide at arrival with your entire group to get the most out of your vacation, to review safety info/house rules & to answer most common questions. The new Digital Guest Guide has a very cool free "AI Trip Planner" feature that we just tried out and we think you will LOVE IT! Happy vacay planning:)
Location, location, location! We offer the perfect Manasota Key beach location on a quiet cute island street. Low-key respectful guests only as this is a nice quiet beach community so you can sleep well.
Walk in 4 different directions to stunning beach, picturesque Lemon Bay, nature wonderland of Stump Pass Park & fun island restaurants often with live music!
Villa Mojito is part of the charming Blue Starfish Cottages with access to all amenities provided in common areas of Blue Starfish Cottages - yet it enjoys its own separate, private interior space. (similar to a nice condo beach community)
* WELCOME! Guests have access to entire Villa Mojito and to all on-site common-area amenities!
*YOUR DOOR CODE: Your front door code which works on your dates is included in your welcome info emailed to you prior to your stay. After you make reservations, be on lookout for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" - with arrival details including your door code. Please check your email spam file for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" if you still aren't seeing it.
* PARKING: Important- Only 1 car parking per place -no exceptions. (neighborhood firm rule). Sorry no boats or oversized vehicles & No visitor parking - please plan to meet up with friends/relatives at area restaurants or at the public beaches which have parking lots & changing areas.
* YOUR PARKING SPOT: If facing cottage from street, park along the front RIGHT side of Villa Mojito at 120 Sand Dollar Lane
* NOTE: TVs typically "on" at arrival. We have friendly reminder signs up throughout the property to ensure property rule compliance & to promote a peaceful safe relaxing environment for our nice community.
** REVIEW OUR SUPER HELPFUL GUEST GUIDE TO SUPER CHARGE YOUR VACAY: Please review Guest Guide binder & new online DIGITAL GUEST GUIDE offered prior to trip - with very cool "AI Trip Planner" free feature! It's like having your own free concierge! Please review Guest Guides with your group at onset of your stay as it will answer most questions & give you the best vacay experience:)
** Bringing your own car or renting a car is the most common way to get to and from Manasota Key. A free, easy bridge gets you quickly on and off beautiful Manasota Key. The south end bridge is the closest to us.
** If you prefer to not drive, you can use Uber/Lyft or Hosts can recommend a reliable airport pick up car service that our family uses. We have bike rental option in Guest Guide binder in family room.
** Stumpy's Free ride is a very popular, easy to use tip-based shuttle service to restaurants & around Manasota Key.
** Once you arrive, our nice spacious neighborhood beach is just a 2-minute quick walk! Lemon Bay only a 1-minute quick walk! Stump Pass State Beach Park is the #1 ranked local attraction & we are so lucky to be only a 5-minute walk to Stump Pass. A longer 8-minute walk to Englewood Public Beach to popular free beach yoga, 5 popular Key restaurants with live tropical music, big beach playground, reasonably priced water sports rentals - parasailing, sunset cruises etc.e
We are professional hosts with nearly two decades of caring hospitality experience and numerous happy repeat guests with glowing reviews.
This cottage is part of the Blue Starfish Cottages community and enjoys free shared use of all Blue Starfish common area amenities.
FREE AMENITIES GALORE!
Each of our places at Blue Starfish Cottages has a free high-speed WIFI and new Smart TV's. Beach towels, folding beach chairs, Sand toy set & all linens provided. Charcoal grills (guest to provide own charcoal).
Free use of our Laundry Room in between Casa Pina Colada at 115 Friendship Lane & Casa Sangria at 117 Friendship Lane. Free shared use of Swim Spa with waterfall and massage therapy jets in our Tropical Courtyard pool area. Free use of fun self-serve Tiki Bar area. Plenty of comfy outdoor seating, lounge chairs, patio tables with island-vibe thatched Tiki umbrellas, & tropical plants will assure you that you are now officially on Island Time! Cheers!
Free shared use of our 2 kayaks (for age 21 & up) to explore picturesque Lemon Bay. Dolphins often spotted & sometimes manatee and lots of interesting shorebirds.
Coffee lovers we've got you covered with BOTH a Keurig-style coffee maker & a traditional coffee maker plus a tea kettle & blender to whip up your favorite beach beverage!
Like hotels - we supply "starter supplies" - toilet paper, folded paper towels, sample size coffee, tea, etc. to get you going -- then there's a Dollar Tree nearby or grocery stores if you want additional supplies.
We have many happy repeat guests we are proud to say. Enjoy!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Manasota Key, FL
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
4 day stay, perfect location, one block from the gulf... Had everything I needed. Quiet, convenient to beach, supplies within a couple of miles, groceries the same. Loved it. Would stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Great girls getaway from the hustle and bustle of work. The beach was so relaxing and everything you need is in the home. I would recommend to anybody!!
10.0 / 10.0
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Mojito. It was located perfected to walk anywhere we wanted to go. The bungalow was well equipped and comfortably slept all four of us. It was a cute quiet neighborhood. Lots of restaurants or a nice kitchen for eating in. Thank you for the hosts for all the care in making it a comfortable and welcoming place to stay! We had a wonderful time!!
10.0 / 10.0
Property was adorable. Had all of the beach accessories needed for our stay. Beach and bath towels were available. There was a cute greeting tray with drinks and popcorn. Beach is close. Great places to eat near by. We would love to visit here again soon.
10.0 / 10.0
Very clean, good location
10.0 / 10.0
Clean,comvenient
10.0 / 10.0
Great location! The Key has only one road with very light traffic. The beach is not crowded and you only have to walk across the street to get to the beach. The kids had fun in the heated pool. Good size for kids, but not for a lap swim workout. There are some restaurants close by with live music less than a half mile away. Easy access to sidewalks to walk up and down the Key. Grocery stores - Publix, Winn Dixie and Walmart are on the main drag about 3-4 miles away. This place had all the kitchen items we needed, beach stuff and kayaks!
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our first stay on Manasota Key. The area is beautiful and quaint. The cottage was adorable and perfect for what we needed. Loved the close proximity to the ocean and the beach chairs and cooler offered for use. Easy check-in and checkout process. Appreciate the cottage being stocked, especially the coffee and toiletries.
10.0 / 10.0
My friend and I wanted a little break from the cold, so we decided to meet for a long weekend in Florida. The Villa Mojito was the perfect find! Adorable, extremely clean and in a great location. We had a wonderful time that wasn't long enough. I highly recommend this little gem.
10.0 / 10.0
Very clean, well-maintained, small but very functional 2 bedroom cottage. Quiet neighborhood. Short walk to beach. Kayaks for protected bay. Good bars/restaurants and bike rental about a 15 minute walk. Well managed.
Very happy with this experience!
10.0 / 10.0
Very cute place in a great location.
10.0 / 10.0
Took my dad to the boat race that I had a boat racing in before I have a major surgery. We had a great time. Awesome father and son bonding.
10.0 / 10.0
Great great great. Perfect, would come back every chance I could get. Total zen!!!
10.0 / 10.0
I stayed at Villa Mojito with my daughter and husband. We wanted a quick getaway close to walk on the beach and enjoy restaurants. The villa had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing couple of days. It was clean and a very quiet neighborhood. We walked a couple of minutes to the beach about an hour before sunset and easily found sharks teeth on the shore. We look forward to going back.
10.0 / 10.0
Visited Manasota Key on past trips and have come to love the area. Found Casa Mojit and gave it a shot. Priot to booking, reached out with a question which was promplty answered and I booked.
Upon arrival, we were provided with a code to the door and were off to a great start. All the necessities were provided which helped with packaging. We did some shopping locally for some snacks, light meals, beverages and cocktails.
Lots of great restaurants nearby which if you want are within walking distance or a short drive away. One of the great things about this place is the location. If you walk out and walk about .1 miles to the right, you are at the Gulf Of Mexico. If you walk to the left a slightly shorter distance, you are at Lemon Bay. If you walk to the other side of the Property down Friendship Lane at toward Lemon Bay, there are a few Benches to watch the sunrise over Lemon Bay as you sip your coffee. If you go towards the Gulf at sunset, you can grab a beach chair along with your favorite cocktail and enjoy the sunset.
The property had all your beach essentials (chairs, umbrellas, beach toys, boogie boards, a coller.) One of the highlights was sifting through the beach sand looking for fossilized shark teeth which kept us busy part of the time.
Another thing I loved was the access to the kayaks on the property. I went on a sunrise kayak and enjoys view.
Overall a great place to stay. It did have a musty smell at first, but not horroble.
10.0 / 10.0
My partner and I have been coming to Manasota Key for long weekend getaways for a couple years now and this property is the ideal location for us.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, cottage had everything you'd need for a nice relaxing beach-town visit. Park once and walk to the beach and also local restaurants.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed being close to the beach and restaurants and it was a very relaxing and clean cottage
10.0 / 10.0
Nice cottage with beach-themed bedrooms and plenty of storage space. It has a nice covered porch. Pool was perfect for a quick dip. Quiet location with quick access to the beach and Lemon Bay, yet still within walking distance of multiple restaurants. It was very clean and the beds were comfortable. Beach supplies (towels, chairs, umbrella, cooler, toys) were included as well as access to kayaks.
10.0 / 10.0
This property is comfortable, clean and cozy. Also, conveniently close to the beach.
8.0 / 10.0
Couple things
Cottage is comfortable and clean. Dishwasher lock wouldn’t latch. And the kayak launch area is over rated and not easily assessable. But overall a very nice, quiet location
8.0 / 10.0
Englewood 2022
Very comfy apartment/cottage, contemporary and up-to-date on furnishings, decor. Perfect for 2-5 people. Lots of beach equipment and nice kayaks. Perfectly located within walking distance between Gulf and Lemon Bay. Many, many turtle nests on beach (mid-July) and saw one hatch and talked with very active turtle patrol members. Walking distance to restaurants and a little shopping, plus a great fresh fish market. Well stocked full kitchen. Highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
WE’LL BE BACK!
The cottage was adorable- 5 of us in the cottage and we still had plenty of room.
Kitchen was equipped with all accessories you need to make meals. Perfect location- 1 block to the bay to fish and 1 block to the beach. Amy was wonderful to work with as well as the cleaning crew!!
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing sunsets
Overall very positive experience- the only small negative was the one car only parking but overall experience really deserves 5 stars. Very clean & quiet- loved it.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful relaxing beach getaway
Property was perfect. Quiet street. All the beach equipment was there.Unit was nice and well kept. Would definitely recommend for a beach getaway!
4.0 / 10.0
Hopefully they have resolved their roach issue!
We rented the Mojito beach condo the weekend before memorial day, for a long family weekend. Upon arrival we thought the place was nice and cozy. It has items for the kids to play with at the beach, some beach chairs, pots, pans, beach towels and more. Our first day there was good. The following morning when we woke up, we found a little German cockroach saying hi from behind the outlet cover in the kitchen. We killed it and moved on with our day. The next day we woke up and found more cockroaches this time. They obviously felt at home as one was in the coffee pot, one was inside the stoves digital display...yes inside of it, and another one on the counter top, running behind my baby’s clean bottles. There was a dead roach in the dishwasher and a couple other alive ones in with the pots and pans. We then notified the managing service and they sent out the nice people who take care of the buildings. They came armed with Raid and caulking to fill in the gaps. We declined the raid because we had small children in the small house and didn’t feel comfortable with the fumes. During their inspection a little German cockroach ran across the floor, which they killed. They apologized and said the building would be fumigated after our stay was over. They did return shortly after with a little gift bag for the inconvenience and told us to send our contact info to management as they would reach out to us about the situation, and to offer a gift card. Unfortunately, we still had cockroaches and debated on leaving or staying. We finished out our stay as we only had one more night left, but had to wash everything before and after our use. It has been three weeks and we still haven’t received the offered gift card. Beware of the German roaches!
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage was very clean and had everything.
Price was great, the home was well decorated with everything you could need. A few steps from the beach . I had no idea that Manasota Keys had so much life, restaurants ,live music, sunset boat rides.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome recharge getaway!
This cottage was fantastic! Clean with all we needed! Any and crew were great to deal with. We will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet Get Away
The unit had everything you could need for a beach get away ! Umbrella, chairs and beach towels.
Free use of the kayaks ( right on site )
You are right in the middle of the ICW and the ocean ( less then a block away )
Quiet neighborhood but walking distance to restaurants and nightlife.
10.0 / 10.0
What a great stay!
Wonderful location and wonderful hosts! This great cottage had everything my husband and I needed and we were so close to the ocean. Amy was very attentive and responded to quickly to questions and requests. We had a great time in Manasota Key and this location was a big part of it. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Great Week
We had a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break. The perfect place for a family with kids that doesn’t want big Spring Break crowds. The beach was so close, just a minute walk, easy for our five year old. It was beautiful and never crowded. The kids found over 100 sharks’ teeth. We loved that we didn’t need to bring anything as the cottage had lots of towels, beach chairs, sand toys, etc. Our kids loved the pool. It was never crowded and they had fun playing with other kids they met during our stay. Would definitely go back! We tried all of the restaurants on the island. Our favorite was Farlow’s on the Water just over the bridge.
10.0 / 10.0
Ten stars across the board
If I could rate this place higher than a five I would! They deserve a 10 in every category! The villa is small but set up perfectly for your convenience! The hosts are very easy to contact and left us with all sorts of amenities! You basically do t need to bring anything but your suitcase!! Beach towels, beach chairs, sand toys, body board, popcorn, wine, coffee, shampoo, soap, conditioner. I mean if you can think of it they supply it!! So nice to have laundry available on site! The location is beyond amazing! Perfect proximity to the beach and lemon bay! Manasota Key is the perfect beach Island community!! I would recommend this location to anyone wanting a true Florida experience
10.0 / 10.0
Great place!
The cottage was clean and extremely convenient to the ocean and bay. The property manager was attentive and friendly. Great stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
We had a wonderful stay at the beach on Manasota Key.The condo was everything it was advertised to be. The property was clean and updated. Amy was a great host and we would absolutely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful, cute cottage on a serene barrier island with a responsive owner
What a gem we discovered! Just as cute as shown in the pictures, on a quiet barrier island with a pre-high rise, or "old Florida" feel. The cottage was nicely equipped and totally comfortable. Everything worked just as it should. And, the owner, Amy, is super-responsive and helpful. Highly recommended!
10.0 / 10.0
Family Visit
Well kept property. We stayed with our 2 adult children 21/18 for a couple days while visiting family locally.
10.0 / 10.0
super relaxing property and stunning beach!
Property has everything you need for a super relaxing beach vacation. Walking distance to beach, Stump Pass Beach State Park and restaurants a few blocks away. Very quiet at night. Definitely plan to return. We rented one cottage and a family member rented another... perfect multi-generational get together.
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing get away
Spent a relaxing few day enjoying the beach. Our bungalow was quite and peaceful. Would recommend it.
5.0 / 10.0
My husband and I decided to do a last weekend getaway and found this gem! It is about a block and a half from the ocean so that was key. I could wake up early (darn internal alarm clock) grab a quick Keurig coffee (a few are supplied otherwise there’s a Publix you can stop at on the way in) and went for a long walk on the beach. Found my way to Stump Pass and that was a nice change of scenery as well. Also there are tons of supplies for your days relaxing on the beach (shark tooth sifter, buckets, shovels, chairs, umbrellas, cooler, etc).Cottage was perfect and we will defiantly be coming back.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent
Great place to stay. Very clean, comfortable and great location. Beds were very comfortable! Very close to beach and great food places! Great communication from Amy as well!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Manasota Key?
The average price for a rental in Manasota Key is R 5,073 per night. This rental is R 625 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Villa Mojito Dazzles. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Villa Mojito Dazzles. Enjoy the water!
Is Villa Mojito Dazzles pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Villa Mojito Dazzles?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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