This adorable place made for the perfect weekend getaway! So many thoughtful touches (great-smelling bathroom toiletries, Starfish Stay merch gifts, fun beach decor) made it feel like home away from home. The bed was very comfy, the full kitchen was updated and fully stocked with everything we needed to cook, and the ice maker was perfect for those beach cocktails! Speaking of the beach, what a beautiful, private area we were able to access. It felt like being on a deserted tropical island! The room is close to the road, but we never were bothered by street noise, and the air conditioning worked great, even during the hottest part of the day. The owners were extremely responsive to any questions or concerns we had, and were so kind. Very grateful we were able to bring our elderly dog with us, who loved sitting on our private deck smelling all the beach smells. If there is any room for improvement, I would only add that it would be helpful to have a more dog-friendly area for potty breaks (I needed to carry her over the crushed shells to find grass on a neighboring property) and that the gate across the street for beach access was often a little tricky to open on the first try. Neither of those I would fault the owners for, and it looked as if they were planting grass as we were leaving. The island itself is still recovering from last year’s hurricane in places, but in no way did it disrupt the beauty of the area. Very happy to have found this charming little place- thank you for a wonderful birthday weekend!

Nice, clean updated studio apartment. The deck was a positive. Short walk to beach. Very prompt and effective communication with property owner. Very helpful property manger at check in. We will be coming back.

Owners and property manager, Stephanie, are responsive and helpful. Great location and you will enjoy!

Check in quick and easy. Great location,property in great shape and very clean. Everything we needed for a great stay.

Great place for a short stay, steps to the beach, friendly staff. Check in app was a bit of a challenge. Front porch/deck was great.

We loved our studio and large deck. Great location. We would definitely recommend this place!

My family and I are so pleased with our stay! The place was incredibly neat, everything was really thought out. Its evident that the owners put a lot of thought into the property - we had beach toys in the closet, spoons, plenty of soap, etc. The owners were very thoughtful and texted me ahead of time to make sure we had access when we got there, very hospitable. The beach really is very close and the water is just perfect. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing, comfortable, and affordable weekend by the shore.

We had a great stay for a long Anniversary Weekend. The Starfish was clean and very comfortable. And being across the street from the beach was perfect. Thanks to Paula for excellent communication throughout!

Everything was clean and very well appointed. The property manager was so friendly and accommodating. The owners got back to us quickly when we had questions. Thank you for the hospitality.

The inside of the property was clean. The space was a little cramped, but just enough space for our short stay. No fault of the owners, but since the rental is pet friendly, we did have to live next to noisy dogs and a smoker…I didn’t realize I was signing up for that.

Super clean, beach was a short easy walk and a lot less crowded then the main beaches. Was perfect for us and our dog. Restaurants and bars a mile and a half a away was able to use Stumpy free ride which worked out perfect for us!

What a great place to stay! This was our first trip to Manasota key, and we really look forward to coming back. The location of this property was excellent, communication was quick and helpful, and overall we had a fantastic time. Thank you Scott and Paula for hosting.

Great place and awesome location. Will definitely come back

The place is clean and nicely decorated. For the money we spent, we think we could have found a place right on the water.. The walk to the beach wasn’t bad, but carrying chairs and other items can get tiresome. The process of getting into the apartment was the most difficult we have ever experienced. There was no physical key to use. You had to download an app to your phone to use as a key to get in. The door kept saying, door jammed. It wouldn’t lock unless you pulled the door and didn’t work if the power went out. There is no sound barrier between the top and bottom apartments. We were in the bottom apartment and the occupants upstairs Sounded like a heard of elephants. Heard talking, walking and banging til 1 am. If you’re a night owl it might not bother you.

Very nice inside and staff (Linda) was so kind and welcoming. Street is a little rough. Nice beach.

Great spot & amenities for my stay. Nice fire pit and bbq area; great kitchen fit longer stays. Would stay again! Extra thanks to Linda for being so friendly & helpful!

A little pricey but I guess it’s all about location which is great.

Property is beautiful! We very much enjoyed our stay :)

Just an amazing place. Entire property is updated dog and family friendly. Common area with grill and cornhole. Walk across the street keep left at the end and your at the beach less than a 2 min walk. Bring your kayaks bikes or paddle boards because there are plenty of places to do it all. Owners are easy to contact and very responsive if you have questions. Either a romantic getaway or family vacation this is an fantastic place to stay

What a GREAT place! We just bought a home on the gulf and needed a place to stay while I did the inspection. Paula and Scott do a FABULOUS job with decorating and cleanliness! It’s a perfect place by yourself, with your significant other, and most perfect for a girls weekend! Thank you for the great experience! XO

We decided to go to florida as a very last minute trip and when we were looking this place was perfect for us. We had wonderful weather, water water, everything you could as for. This home had everything it needed, I could not think of something that was missing or wrong. My favorite thing about this trip was; the extremely quick communication with the owner Paula. The walk to the beach was no more than 2 min, the Manasota little Town was also super fun to enjoy with a few restaurants, dolphin watching, and over the bridge we spent hours fishing. I Highly recommend this home and area, we will definitely be back.