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WATERFEST SPECIAL-BIG HOME CENTER OF RACE COURSE - ALL NEW OPEN THIS WEEK

Family fun on the beach

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On Manasota Key, this beautiful 3-bedroom beach house offers a private retreat with a spacious great room and billiard room. Enjoy the outdoor shower, botanical gardens, and SMART TVs in every room. With wireless internet and an excellent location just 150 feet from the Gulf of Mexico beach.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

WATERFEST SPECIAL-BIG HOME CENTER OF RACE COURSE - ALL NEW OPEN THIS WEEK

WE MADE IT THROUGH THE STORMS! WE ARE REBUILT.. AWSOME GULF VIEW FROM THE FRONT YARD. NEW PHOTOS COMING. 60 STEPS TO GULF WATERS EDGE 285FT
NEW PHOTOS COMING SOON. ALL NEW TOP OF THE LINE FURNITURE APPLIANCES AND RIGHT AT THE BEACH!

YOU WILL LOVE OUR HOUSE AND ITS LOCATION. WE ARE LOCATED ON THE BEST SECTION OF THE BEACH AND 1/2 MILE NORTH OF THE STATE PARK AND 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF RESTAURANTS AND NIGHT LIFE. WE GET LOTS OF SHELLS AND FOSSIL SHARKS TEETH WASHING IN DAILY.
***WATCH MY VIDEO!*** WE ARE 5 STARS AND 18 YEARS RENTING OUR PRIVATE HOME!! Staying with us you have access to FREE ISLAND SHUTTLE! CONTACT ME FOR LAST MINUTE DEALS! (PET FRIENDLY)

A little about our family home, we have a lovely spacious house 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH PLUS A OUTDOOR SHOWER.
Our home is spacious and has a great room and a Billiard room. There is a guest cottage ( If you need additional space which is available for rent separately on this site it is a 1/1 #7001915 ) which was the original home on the property sits adjacent to the Beach House. This is our family home and we take great pride in both of them! The House and the Cottage sit independent on a large double lot and are in a excellent location being 150 feet from beach. It is very private and unique because of the location and all of the landscaping. We purchased the house several years ago from a local artist who had it for 32 years and have redone it while keeping it's Old Florida Beach House charm. It is a rare find on the key because of it's quite location in a residential neighborhood as well as its 2 lots give you lots of open area with botanical gardens making you feel like your in you own private beach compound. It is located 1/2 mile from the state park and 1/2 of a mile from the restaurants, bars with live entertainment and shops.
The BEST PART is you will find yourself a "stone's throw" 60 steps (150 ft) from a wide private beach on the Gulf of Mexico.
Since this is our family vacation home you will find it's like being in a friend’s home not a hotel. The home has also been completely redone is furnished like a home not like a rental. It has been renovated and decorated beyond any other home available for rent!! You will find everything you will need with the exception of a beach towel and your clothes. (ALL ROOMS HAVE SMART TV's AND WIRELESS INTERNET) Also this is the ONLY rental home that we know of with a BILLIARD ROOM, featuring a beautiful Brunswick drop pocket pool table.


NEED LESS SPACE? Our 1/1 beach cottage may be the place. Excellent location 150 ft to the beach and is available for rent separately on this site (sleeps 4)
#7001915

***CHECK WITH US FOR OFF SEASON DEALS!***

WE RENT FOR LESS! JUST LOOKING TO MAKE A LITTLE EXTRA FOR OUR VACATION HOUSE EXPENSES SO WE DISCOUNT TO GET GOOD RENTERS!


NEED LESS ROOM RENT OUR 1/1 COTTAGE! AVAILABLE: SLEEPS 4

Keywords: BEACH HOUSE, House, beach house, villa, vacation rental, holiday rental, Florida Beach Rental, 5 STAR, Top Rated, #1, AWARDS, Best, Excellent, RENTAL MANASOTA KEY ENGLEWOOD BEACH

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No smoking in the home.. If you smoke outside please do not drop cigarette butts. A full list of rules are at the home in the welcome book.
Please notify me of size and breed of pet or pets you are bringing before you book.
Pets fees will apply to accepted booking

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We are pet friendly but we can not take certain br

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Well behaved children are always welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

150 Feet Private Beach Watch MY Video Private Home Must See
150 Feet Private Beach Watch MY Video Private Home Must See
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About the area

Map
Manasota Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Englewood Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lemon Bay - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Don Pedro Island Beach - 29 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Boca Grande Beach - 38 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Steamers Oyster Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WATERFEST SPECIAL-BIG HOME CENTER OF RACE COURSE - ALL NEW OPEN THIS WEEK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at WATERFEST SPECIAL-BIG HOME CENTER OF RACE COURSE - ALL NEW OPEN THIS WEEK ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WATERFEST SPECIAL-BIG HOME CENTER OF RACE COURSE - ALL NEW OPEN THIS WEEK ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is WATERFEST SPECIAL-BIG HOME CENTER OF RACE COURSE - ALL NEW OPEN THIS WEEK located?

Nestled on the beach, this Englewood holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Englewood Beach and Lemon Bay. Stump Pass Beach State Park is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

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Reviews

WATERFEST SPECIAL-BIG HOME CENTER OF RACE COURSE - ALL NEW OPEN THIS WEEK Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Manasota Condo

We enjoyed two weeks at this two-bedroom condo just one block from the beautiful beach of the southern part of Manasota Key. The second story porch gave us a view of the beach and a lively sea breeze. The condo was super clean and had everything we needed including a dishwasher and multiple TV screens. All very comfortable!Restaurants are nearby as is Chadwick Park Beach.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Amazing Time and great location!

Scott and Bryanna are absolutely amazing people and very understanding to our needs. Just what our family needed to get away together. Really enjoyed our time at this place. Thank you and we will definitely come back for a visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope R., Oviedo FL

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

Would definitely stay again

Great location. Great house. Scott was attentive and easy to contact. 10/10 would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandy C., Springfield, MO USA

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

Excellent location

Great amenities and location. Scott was very helpful with recommendations for the area. This little slice of heaven is just what we needed before life got busy with back to school. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAN H.

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

Location

Close to the beach, great communication to the manager. Game room is a great bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lynda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very nice home like, great for family/friends gatherings. Suggest clarification on ad as to number of bathrooms, this place has only 1 bathroom & a outdoor shower. Great location. Will come back!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Good location

Scott was easy to work with and let us have a late check out
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea G.

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

Weekend getaway

We enjoyed the location, and loved having the beach in a short walking distance. The home was cozy, we felt at home. Our family had a fantastic time. Thank you for being a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

E E.

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

Beach house

It was perfect for walking out on the beach and looking for sharks teeth. Plenty of room in house for us! Beautiful setting!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulina H.

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

Perfect

Everything was convenient and close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Visit

It was great! The only negative was one bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B., New Carlisle, Indiana

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

Great location

Great host. Easy to contact and very responsive. The house is on a nicely shaded lot just a hundred feet or so from the beach. On what I consider to be the quiet south side of Manasota Key. We had a great time relaxing in the evening with several rounds of billiards. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Excellent!

Perfect place for what my husband and I needed. Pool table was fun, shed full of beach toys. We didn't need to use our vehicle our entire stay - rode bikes when we went to dinner. Nice screened in porch for morning coffee. Excellent location, nice neighbors. Big screen TVs all worked easily! Host was super nice and helpful. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

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

Sunrise with Turtles

Great house with 3 bedrooms each having a TV, so all could enjoy down-time. Great outdoor shower. Enjoyed the pool table. Got up for Sunrise, and Turtle Patrol was excavating a nest at the beach. Watched 7 baby turtles make it to the surf. Walk to Stump pass was beautiful, and so peaceful. This place is a treasure. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Debbie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location

The house was a super cute little property really close to the beach. We just had to walk down a little path. It was clean, and there were beach-y things ready to use (towels, chairs, etc). The only thing is the 2nd bathroom listed is an outdoor shower head for rinsing off after the beach. It was a tough week for my family to share one bathroom. We still really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen G.

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

Another Great Stay!

This was our second time renting here after a wonderful time a few years ago. Even better than we remembered! Literally steps to the beautiful gulf beach ( where I caught several Pompano we cooked on grill at the house) a barn packed full of bikes and all kinds of beach gear made for great days, several nearby indoor/outdoor restaurants that you can walk or ride the free trolly to made the days complete. Scott is a superb host, not only checking in with a text every couple of days to see if we needed anything, he even offered to let us stay over when my wife was too ill to travel home. You simply won't find a better beach getaway or a better host!
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Christie M., Georgia

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

Nice little cottage

I don’t know that I would advertise this place as a house. It’s more of cottage as there is another house connected to it that is also being rented out. Need to have a exterminator come out. Saw 4 palmetto bugs. Otherwise great place to go for the weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Paradise getaway

Our family visited just after hurricane Ian, and this property was essentially unscathed. Scott was such a great host, and communicated with us in a very timely manner to let us know we were still able to stay after the hurricane. The house was just a bit crowded with 3 kids and 4 adults, but i was fully aware of that going in. Next time, I will probably choose to do both the 3 bedroom and one bedroom for the extra room. The pool table was a big plus, as the weather kept us away from the beach a couple days. Absolutely love the patio area outside. Relaxing in the Adirondack chairs while grilling was great. Look forward to going back down when things are a little more normal.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha M., Burkburnett, Texas

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

Beach Vacay

Best place to be on Manasota Key! Outside shower. Beautifully landscaped, perfectly designed for privacy. Figs, Palm Trees, Pine, Hibiscus. All the necessities plus beach chairs, umbrellas, floats, and towels. 19 year old daughter says…you did good Mom. Priceless. Scott is awesome. Cannot wait to come back next year. What would I change? I would stay longer. Zero issues. House maintains its cool throughout the day and has a positive vibe. Turtle nests are marked on the beach. Blue water, white sands. Perfect trip with my adult children. Thank you Scott.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney T.

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

Amazing Location

This property was great because it was an easy one minute walk to the beach. The host has everything you could need and more especially for someone flying who can’t pack things like beach chairs and umbrellas. The little shed on the property was full of beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, beach toys and a convenient tote to help you transport everything to the beach. Host supplies plenty of beach towels too! The courtyard was beautifully done with plenty of outdoor seating. We personally enjoyed the screened in porch for late night conversation when the mosquitos tend to be on the prowl. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of utensils, pots and pans which was perfect for our family since we tried to eat/cook at the condo as much as possible to avoid eating out. There is a propane grill too! The condo is very spacious. The three rooms are all very private since they are located in their own separate spots in the condo. Each room also had its own tv. The television in the living room was massive which was great for watching college football on Saturday. Check in was super simple, as was check out. The host was very responsive and easy to voice any concerns to. Manasota Key itself was quaint and very private. The beach was not crowded and the water was still warm for October. We visited a couple restaurants for a date night: Lock N Key and Magnolias on the Bay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Isis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Very nice clean house steps from the beach.

Very nice and clean house. Price very reasonable. Steps away from the beach! Spoke with Scott when we arrived earlier than planned and he let us check in early on short notice. Awesome week with my family. I would stay here again. Thank you Scott!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

2 minute walk to beach

5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Short 2 minute walk to the beach. Lots of beach essentials for use in the shed. Plenty of towels so don’t waste space packing them. Beds are very comfortable. A/C worked great even in 100 degree July summer days. Pool table was a hit for our teens. Plenty of pots & pans for cooking. Outdoor gas Grill worked great for steaks, burgers, & hot dogs. Coffee pot is a regular drip pot & filters are provided. Restaurants & Circle K are a 2 minute drive, 5-10 minute bike ride, or 15-20 minute walk away. Screened porch & outdoor sitting area is a perfect chill spot. Have to give a shout-out to the cleaning crew. House was immaculate. We already have some future dates in mind for next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Scott was very easy to work with! If you want a quiet place that’s kid friendly and right next to the beach then this is the place to stay! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

geoff g.

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

Beech weekend getaway

Absolutely loved the house! And really only 60 steps to the beach. No problems with the neighbors in beach every one was very friendly, plenty of places to eat less than 1 mile away. Had a really relaxing and enjoyable time. The owners are on top of everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023