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WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! Coastal Studio – Starfish Stays 2C Dog Friendly.

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A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! Coastal Studio – Starfish Stays 2C Dog Friendly.. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! Coastal Studio – Starfish Stays 2C Dog Friendly.

  • Starfish Stays 2C – Cozy Key West-Inspired Studio by the Gulf
    Welcome to Starfish Stays, your charming slice of paradise just steps from the pristine shores of the Gulf! Located on beautiful Manasota Key, this freshly renovated Key West-style studio is one of eight unique units that make up our tranquil beach retreat.

    Beach Bliss, Just Minutes Away
    Enjoy a short walk to the beach, where you can take in postcard-perfect sunsets, hunt for shells and shark teeth, or simply relax in the sun. We provide complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels, so you can travel light and unwind with ease. Rinse off the salt and sand at our two custom-built outdoor showers.

    Stylish Studio Comforts
    Unit 2C features a brand new queen bed, a sofa bed with upgraded memory foam mattress, and a fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances and custom countertops. Whether you're here for a romantic escape or a peaceful solo retreat, this cozy space has everything you need to feel at home, including a private outdoor deck with seating.

    Resort-Style Grounds & Gathering Spaces
    Our lush courtyard features a pergola with a gas fire pit, BBQ grill, cornhole, and seating for eight—perfect for evenings under the stars. Looking to explore? You’re just minutes from:

    Stump Pass State Park (3 miles south): fishing, hiking, kayaking & secluded beach ($3 parking)

    Blind Pass Park (1 mile north): trails, docks, playgrounds & more (free parking)

    Perfect for Groups & Getaways
    Starfish Stays offers eight beautifully renovated units—including studios, 1BR, and 2BR options—ideal for couples, families, or larger groups traveling together. Let us help you plan your perfect Florida beach vacation!

    Book your stay at Starfish Stays 2C and experience beach life the way it was meant to be—easy, breezy, and unforgettable.

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About the area

Located in Englewood, this apartment is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Manasota Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at CoolToday Park, or consider a night out at British Open Pub. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Englewood travel guide
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Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • A beach with a lifeguard tower, a parked car, and people relaxing under umbrellas.
    Manasota Beach
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A beach with tall grasses and a colorful umbrella.
    Englewood Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A beach with a lifeguard tower, a parked car, and people relaxing under umbrellas.
    Venice Beach
    10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • A beach with a red umbrella, rocky shoreline, and palm trees.
    Caspersen Beach
    32 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Lemon Bay
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • APlus at Sunoco
    7 min drive
  • Lock 'N Key Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Sand Bar
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! Coastal Studio – Starfish Stays 2C Dog Friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! Coastal Studio – Starfish Stays 2C Dog Friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! Coastal Studio – Starfish Stays 2C Dog Friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! Coastal Studio – Starfish Stays 2C Dog Friendly.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! Coastal Studio – Starfish Stays 2C Dog Friendly. located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Lemon Bay and Englewood Beach. Manasota Beach and Blind Pass Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! Coastal Studio – Starfish Stays 2C Dog Friendly. Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Starfish Stays is a great location! Short walk to the beach. Amazing sunsets. Free golf cart ride to dining to avoid parking issues. Food was great nearby. If you cannot get a reservation, you can order! Not the full restaurant dining experience but still taste the amazing food! Studio is cute and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the sun

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely property. It was very clean and the outside hangout area was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Manatee Key Stay

The accommodations were great. The beach access was not what we expected based on pictures. The property folks were very good at responding to email questions quickly. Overall a good experience. We'd stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleased.

I was skeptical because it was like a last minute trip, but to my surprise, the room was clean .the people there were nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

The unit I stayed in, was perfect in every way for me. I needed a time out, for a few days, in a beautiful setting, and my expectations, were met. The location, is perfect, I felt very comfortable, ordering food, or driving to pick something up. Everything, from the beach, shops, food, etc, is nearby. Noise was non-existent, neighbors seemed friendly. The unit was very up to date, and clean. I made use of the laundry unit provided, and couldn't find anything, that wasn't as described. I found everything about the place, relaxing and just what I needed. I would gladly go back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded expectations!

Starfish 2C is my idea of the perfect place at the beach! It has everything needed including beach chairs, very nice beach towels, linens, a well stocked kitchen, very comfortable bed, a sofa bed, its own outdoor deck, an additional shared outdoor space with a fire pit and grill, and private beach access. The beach is located across the street. The condo is immaculately clean. The use of space is excellent. My sis-in-law and I traveled together and we were a little concerned about staying in a studio but this condo was set up so well, it worked perfectly for us. There is a free washer and dryer on site which is located super close to 2C. We appreciated the convenience of being able to do laundry while on vacation. Paula was quick to answer any questions and we had the pleasure of meeting her as she was onsite performing some upgrades. The pictures of the condo are great but it is even better in person!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described, I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Just steps away from the beach. Planning on going back and will definitely stay here again if available! It is pet friendly if bringing your fur baby.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Paula was very communicative and did everything she could to make the stay as great as it was
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stayScott n Paula were dead on with answered questions, extended stay , very hands onThe apartment was charming and convenient Clean well stocked with necessities quiet great location Highly recommend Will be back
Blind Pass Beach A mile or so away
Brought a gate to let the girls see outside
Beautiful beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little place, beach right across the street, host was great and responsive. Chairs and toys for the beach were available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment!

Property is beautiful! We very much enjoyed our stay :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Manasota stay

Check in quick and easy. Great location,property in great shape and very clean. Everything we needed for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for family with pets

Owners and property manager, Stephanie, are responsive and helpful. Great location and you will enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great place, close to beach.

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Starfish

It was a beautiful unit that had everything. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was even more beautiful in person! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Englewood

Very nice inside and staff (Linda) was so kind and welcoming. Street is a little rough. Nice beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful bliss

This was the perfect little getaway for our family. Everyone had a great time even the dogs. Cutest place ever, they thought of everything that you could possibly need. My only critique is that the bed was very hard, took a day to get used to! Some people like firm mattresses! Thank you for thinking of all the little touches!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best Time Ever!

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation Made Easy

Studio apartment setup with wood deck on side of unit. [Not all units have the wood deck]. Stephanie the property manager onsite when we arrived. Stephanie was great and answered all our questions and more on the unit and private beach access. Place was perfect and comfortable with everything we needed if we ate in and for the beach. All we had to do was show up and enjoy our time off. Next trip to the Florida West Coast we will only stay at this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
I picked this place because it was a short walk to beach access. We were given directions to an access when we arrived. When we went there we were met by two different men who said beach was private and Star Fish Stays did not have access. I contacted Paula who sent us to a different access that was all large rocks. No beach. Then she sent us to another access. On one of our trips to this one we were yelled at and told she did not have access to that one either. The one she does have deeded access to is right across the street from unit and is also inaccessible due to large rocks. She told us storms did this. And that she is waiting on permits to fix her access. I feel that she should not say she has a beach access in her post of the property. She advised me to drive to the beaches on the keys. At which parking is impossible! If I wanted to drive I would have rented a much less expensive place. Door lock didn't work when we arrived and batteries need replacement. Internet also went out while we were there. The bathroom fan comes on when you turn on light and sounds like a freight train. Lots of light pollution in the room at night making sleeping hard. But there is now a gate on the first access we went to in my honor. The whole thing was embarrassing! I usually just roll with things, but this was too much. It seems I was put in the middle of their fight with neighbors. Notice that one of here reviews that are excellent is by her husband. Makes you wonder
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful weekend getaway!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great clean place

We loved our studio and large deck. Great location. We would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022