Had a wonderful time at Mermaids retreat. Was the perfect spot for my husband, 2 kids & I. The private beach is breath taking!! Perfect location to restaurants & shops. We will definitely be back!

Great view right on the bay. Easy check in and out. Lots to do in the area. Beaches were just perfect. If your a shell hunter, theres not a better area. The apartment was very relaxing and felt like home. Already planning to go back!

Perfect space for a small family or couple. Beautiful views of the bay and a very short walk across the street for beautiful views of the gulf!

My wife absolutely loved it. The view was amazing. They provided everything we needed to enjoy the beach...fish...kayak...etc. we definitely hope to be back to this spot in the future!

Loved it from the moment we looked out at the pool and ocean view. So beautiful across street at the beach. So happy we found this place.

Had a great time aylt the property. We utilized the pool and fishrd from the dock! Great place for a vacation

Well organized and maintained

Great location with a beautiful beach! We had a wonderful detail stay while on Manasota Key. Beach was a convenient walk from the Blue Island Inn. The host Amy gave us some great recommendations for dinners out. The state order at the end of the island had some great walking trails with beautiful views! Highly recommend!

The location and view were awesome, place was very clean, stocked with all the amenities you would need. My partner and I loved watching the sunrise in the morning and even got to do some fishing off the dock. Hosts were very communicative and available for any questions. 10/10 would love to stay again!

We rented the property to celebrate our anniversary . The unit was spacious and inviting , we loved the pool and the beautiful view of the bay . Best getaway we have experienced in years . Thank you !

My son and I stayed in the Mermaid Retreat. We had plenty of room, and was even better than expected. The furnishings and bedding is very comfortable and clean. The peaceful atmosphere allowed for a great escape. Even days when just lounging around, the amenities have a vacation feel. The morning view of the bay is a great part of enjoying morning coffee, and a dip in the pool. The beach is actually a 5 min walk as described. Communication with property management is easy and friendly. Amy is great, and have us info on places to go, restaurants etc…. I will definitely come back!!

So pleasant when something exceeds your expectations ... the pictures don't do it justice. Hospital clean, many thoughtful touches, a tight ship: we wanted a quiet location and quiet neighbors, got both. Many thanks to Amy and Elena; we'll be back -

Our Family was able to take our first vacation together along with booking a VRBO. Our Family will be coming back to this VRBO because we loved the convenience of the short walk to the Gulf, My husband went fishing off the dock a lot we did take the kayaks out, and it was just very relaxing atmosphere for me. I think what I loved the most was how quite the Gulf was when we walk to it. For us there was no more one group of 6 ever down there. It was a lot easier to watch my kids in the water than when we went to other public entrance areas where it was a longer walk and people everywhere. Thank you for a wonderful family Vacation!

Owners were amazing was a perfect location

Great location! I was worried about not being beachfront but the bay offered fun activities too. We kayaked and got to see dolphins up close! Fishing equipment available to use. The beach was only a couple minute walk. All beach chairs and toys provided. Overall great experience!! Our kids are already asking when we are coming back!!

We enjoyed our experience very much! Amy was so attentive to all of our questions. Everything was supplied to go to the beach and the beach is only a 3 minute walk. Definitely recommend staying here!

This is THE place for a perfect little getaway in a quiet, respectful neighborhood with access to what feels like a private beach! We were greeted with a lovely welcome gift of a bottle of wine and snacks and after our long day of travel, it was so appreciated. The spaces, although compact, were perfect for my family of 4. The unit was extremely clean and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook a meal, including a fantastic spice rack! The bed in the bedroom was extremely comfortable. The dock was a great place for morning coffee, the pool was clean and so fun and the private access to the gorgeous beach was the cherry on top! Amy really has thought of everything. She was super easy to work with, responsive and offered wonderful local recommendations. We cannot wait to return!

Fantastic location and great for two people.

The strong musty smell was too much for us.

From the very beginning, Amy communicated everything we could possibly need. She even gave recommendations for things to do! The house was so cute, had plenty of space for the four of us, and was perfectly located by the beach. It really was just a short walk to get there. We would definitely stay at Amy’s place again! Loved our trip!

We’ve stayed on the key many times and this was by far our favorite spot to date! You have the bay right outside your window where fishing is like no other with a beautiful pool to boot! Close to top notch restaurants and shops (We enjoyed Farlow’s, The Waverly & Magnolia’s on the Bay) but secluded enough down a peaceful side road to where you feel like you’ve got the island to yourself. We love visiting Stump Pass Beach State Park when we’re in town but we were thrilled with the private beach access this unit offered. It was a quick 5 minute walk and the sunsets are unbeatable. The unit itself was spacious, clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We found it to be a very relaxing weekend and Amy & her team were always available to us if we needed anything. Would recommend this place to anyone looking to enjoy Florida’s natural beauty with impeccable accommodations - we cannot wait to return!

Great location - great host - great place. Everything we needed and then some. Thank you Amy for sharing your place with us!

We had a great stay at Mermaids Retreat. The place was just as described in the listed. Loved the decor, and plenty of space for a couple. I imagine with the 2 sleep sofas a small family could be comfortable in the space, but only one private sleeping area(the bedroom) We were only here for a few days and spent most of our time at the Waterfest Boat Races & the Beach. Short walk to the beach. Amy was very responsive to my inquiries. Would definitely enjoy a return visit to Mermaids Retreat. We never ventured from the Key, but it seemed only 15min drive or so if you wanted to. All in all great stay! Thanks

This was the perfect getaway for us! Took the kayaks out that are available at the house. The view of the bay was so nice. The walk to the ocean was five minutes. Found some shark teeth at the ocean. Drove to Venice (nice little town). Took a sunset cruise (saw dolphins). The house was very nice and clean, equipped with everything we needed. Sign is a little hard to see but follow Amy’s directions and no problem at all.

I just stayed here for 3 nights on a business trip and it was beyond my expectations. Upon entry to the apt., there was a bottle of wine & 2 glasses on a tray which I thought was a nice touch. The kitchen is well equipped and has 2 coffee machines. The apt. itself was clean, comfortable and tastefully updated. It has direct water views from the living room window. The bed was very comfortable and there's a phone charging port & noise machine on the nightstand which were very convenient. The best part for me was being able to sit out back on the small sandy beach directly on Lemon Bay. These past few nights I've enjoyed sitting out back feeling the seabreeze and looking out at the beautiful views of the moon reflecting on the water. It's in a fantastic location with a private beach access just a short walk across the street and restaurants a few minutes away. If you're looking to stay on Manasota Key and are a couple or a small family of 4 or 5, look no further. I would definitely stay here again.

Our family loved our stay! We're Floridians but we like to travel and see other little places and this was actually my first time in this part of the state! Unfortunately it was during red tide so the water wasn't as blue/teal as it should be. But we loved this little location along the Lemon Bay, and thought the property was very clean, with wonderful directions, descriptions and instructions! 🤣 The "Florida room" with the extra sofa is warm in the summer months as that one does not have a separate AC unit like the rest of the place does. I suggest bringing a fan for that room. That's also the room where the dining table is, and if you plan on eating there or playing family board games, it got a little toasty in there for us to enjoy that. Even though the place is a tad small, it didn't feel like it and still had plenty of space for the 4 of us! Amy was great to communicate with and even sent suggestions of things to enjoy and do during your stay! They provide beach chairs and beach things to take with you. There are some board games. There's lots of kitchen accessories, you might just have to look in the cabinets next to the sofa. She did a really good job thinking of all the things you might possibly need! Including blackout curtains!😆 There's a swimming pool with lots of chairs; you also have your own little patio table outside your door to enjoy; they have a nice dock with fishing stuff included; kayaks and life jackets to also use! Take a drive up Canopy Road and look at all the beautiful houses along the key! Mangos is a fun breakfast spot. Sandbar Tiki Bar & Grill is a fun place with live music and great food. Lemon Bay Tours was a great little boat ride for dolphin watching! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can't wait to come back. ❤️

The location is EVERYTHING!!! You look out to the most stunning Gulf views and walk across the street, down a small path and your feet are in the sand!!! *LOCATION *LOCATION *LOCATION There are so many great bars/restaurants on the water nearby to enjoy! The atmosphere is laid back and everyone is so friendly! We loved the touches of wine on arrival! It was so thoughtful! The place itself… the pictures were inaccurate, but appear to have been updated. We had some issues with flooding the back dining/living room, but it was addressed by the owner. The property claims to be non-smoking, but there was an old smoke smell upon arrival.

Really nice place.I will definitely go back!!!

Nice property, had. Great time on the bay and at the beach. Well equipped apartment

Easy to rent and they communicated with us all the time

The experience was great

We had a wonderful stay. Visited 6 different beaches and experienced many outings. Room was updated with a beautiful bay view. Bathroom is very small and tight.