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Walk to GULF beach access. Starfish Stays #1D. Dog Friendly

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Smart TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 458.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Walk to GULF beach access. Starfish Stays #1D. Dog Friendly

Welcome to Starfish Stays. Walk to beach access. This totally renovated Key West inspired one bedroom ground floor apartment is setting the standard on Manasota Key as one of eight units at Starfish Stays on the unique Manasota Key of Southwest Florida.

Starfish stays is an easy 5 minute jaunt to the beach for gorgeous morning walks, shell and shark teeth collecting, swimming, sitting under an umbrella, basking in the sun or watching the most beautiful sunsets of the Gulf. Plenty of complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels in the unit. Two custom built outdoor showers hit the spot to rinse away the sand and salt. We make it easy for you to relax and enjoy your vacation.

The grounds of Starfish feature a brand new pergola complete with gas firepit, bbq, cornhole games and seating for eight!

The fantastic Stump Pass is 3 miles south of the property. Here you can fish, hike the nature trails, launch a boat or kayak or just relax on the secluded beach. Stump Pass is an excellent location for finding shark teeth. Parking is only $3 per day.

Blind Pass is one mile north on the key. There are nature trails, docks for fishing, kayak launches, and playground and picnic areas. There are public restrooms and outdoor showers as well as more beautiful beaches. Parking is free here and abundant.

Starfish Stays was completely renovated inside and out. Our property features 8 total vacations units. 1D is brand new one bedroom ground floor apartment and was completed April 2020. Everything is new down to the stainless appliances, queen size bed and custom countertop. Starfish 1D boasts a brand new queen bed and a sofa bed w/ upgraded brand new memory foam queen size mattress for added comfort. We offer a fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom, and all linens.

Please note: The maximum number of guests in 1D is four (4) persons (children included).

Starfish Stays has eight units on the same property! Four two bedroom units, 3 studios, and a one bedroom unit. We can accommodate larger groups in several units.

We have our own private beach access, a TWO minute walk to the sand. Looking to avoid the big beach crowds? Our private beach is wide, sandy and PRIVATE.

Please check out this review from a well know blogger: https://www.ytravelblog.com/manasota-key-florida/

Property manager

Scot Hill

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 625 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Lemon Bay - 4 min walk
  • Englewood Beach - 5 min walk
  • Blind Pass Beach - 3 min drive
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 6 min drive
  • Lemon Bay Park - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lock & Key Restaurant & Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Englewood Moose Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to GULF beach access. Starfish Stays #1D. Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Walk to GULF beach access. Starfish Stays #1D. Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to GULF beach access. Starfish Stays #1D. Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to GULF beach access. Starfish Stays #1D. Dog Friendly located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Englewood apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Lemon Bay and Englewood Beach. Blind Pass Beach and Stump Pass Beach State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Walk to GULF beach access. Starfish Stays #1D. Dog Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 44 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gunasekar K.

Liked: Cleanliness
starfish stays - manasota key
The place was wonderful. the host (scot and paula) responded to all my queries immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

PAMELA W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
DISGUSTING!
Property discription was very misleading. Access to the beach was through another locked property. The bottom step was too high above the beach to allow access. The beach was only accessible during low tide. The unit was deplorable! The grout was black with dirt! The bathroom window frame was disgusting! The baseboards were filthy! The blinds had gaping holes that did not allow for privacy or to block light. The bedroom dresser was filthy! There was a live roach.This was my first experience with VRBO and I doubt I will take another chance.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect short getaway
Our stay at starfish stays was exactly what we needed to start summer off. Manasota key is a beautiful community. The accommodations were amazing and just fed the beach vibe we needed. We live in Jacksonville but I grew up on the gulf in a similar community and it was perfect. The amenities at starfish were great. I wish we were staying longer to partake in all of them. All the beaches are a short drive or bike ride away. The key is golf cart and bike friendly. We walked to the private beach and it was very easy to navigate to. The only problem we had was we tried to go later in the day and the tide was already coming in so there was not much beach and the steps to the beach were about a foot to a little over a foot off the beach, but this very common due to tides and erosion of sand and the wood or metal due to salt water in beach communities. Just something to be mindful. If that doesn’t work for you… thankfully you’re on a key do there is beaches all over that are amazing. The room we stayed (as well as the others at Starfish) has a couple beach chairs and umbrellas, floats, tubes and towels… as well as one of my favorite things I forgot myself, each room has strainers outside by the steps to be used for shells or shark teeth hunting. If that’s what you’re there for be mindful of the tides again… low tide is best but you can still find plenty of shells and teeth at all beaches just know the water is coming in and more waves will be crashing on the shore.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach access
Everything overall was good, disappointed that the beach access across the street was closed so the nearest beach was a couple miles away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great plaxe
Overall, the property was great. I wish they gave a little better description on how to get to the beach. Cause there's 2 gates at the entrance way. When is the car gate with a code into the right is a small walk and gate with another keypad which we didn't know.but great place i would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jaime

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and owner were amazing and we would recommend/ return!! Everything is nearby and the beach is beautiful. We stayed on the ground level apartment, and it was comfortable for our family of 4 1 dog. Scot (owner) was super helpful and extremely responsive to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortabble stay for Beach getaway
This property was well stocked for our four night stay! We had everything we needed to whip up a few meals and big enough fridge for snacks/leftovers/drinks. The property was across the street and along a short residential path to access the beach. We appreciated having a couple of chairs and beach accessories readily available at the property too. Pull out mattress was comfy! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Adam M.

Spring break 2023
Pros - location and price Cons - cleanliness, coffee maker didn’t work, first floor unit ( we had small kids above us, we left a day early because of it ) pull out bed was dirty ( trash and fake nails ) Overall, we would probably come back but consider a top unit due to noise. Location was nice with the private beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken, Lagro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Great place to stay with our dog. Easy driving distance to Brohard dog beach and easy walking distance to local restaurants. Only negatives were too few electrical outlets and lamps. Very well appointed otherwise. Only a few black bugs, not bad for southern climate. We would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

margretta n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring 2023
Really nice stay excellent location. 2 minute walk to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B., Sterling Heights,Mi.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach House
It was an excellent place to stay
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean Apt Close to Beach
Apt was what we expected, clean and stocked with all we needed in kitchen gadgets. Everything worked. Towels were extra fluffy. It was a short walk to the beach and despite the storm damage the beach was nice for walking. Questionable about dogs being on the beach but we had ours and only one person said anything. Fun restaurants are just a few miles from apt. We liked Manasota Key!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great place for. me and my Jack Russell Terrier. I was able to park right in fronton the unit. It was clean and well furnished. The beach access was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a couple nights and were beyond pleased! We were looking for a simple place close to the beach (a place that we could just shower and sleep at). We found it at Starfish Stays! I wish that we would’ve had more time to use the corn hole and pergola areas. Wonderful updated room, kind-helpful property manager, and perfect location! Next time we will stay longer!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Well advertised and perfect getaway for the weekend. Everything was clean and communication was great. Tons of beach access and parks. Good restaurants just a few minutes south. Would definitely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Beach!
Great time at Starfish Stays! Paula was super..,, Everyone there was friendly and happy😎 Love that my dog was welcome on the property and the beach.!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for our short trip
Starfish Stays was a perfect spot for our short 2 night/3 day getaway. There was easy access to a great beach. The property manager was very nice and checked to make aure we had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend Starfish Stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Spring Lake

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay! Very clean, well stocked with everything we needed (pots/pans, beach chairs, etc), comfy bed and close to the beach! Loved that they had an outdoor shower to rinse off our dog after the beach too :) Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Perfect area. Close to restaurants, shopping. Sharks teeth everywhere on beach. . Private beach, public beach. Drive. Walk, ride.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gino O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pristine Unit steps from the beach
This property is brand new and it is steps away from a private beach. Amenities that we loved: - fire pit (gas) - grill (gas) - everything new, completely remodeled kitchen and bath (kitchen fully equipped) - very attentive hosts - safe neighborhood - top tech: strong reliable wifi, smart locks, smart tv, etc - dedicated parking in front of unit We only stayed for a weekend, but we can totally see ourselves returning and doing a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for pets
Clean and convenient
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall nice experience. I liked no keys needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful unit clean beachy decor loved it. Short walk to the beach.Highly recommend.
Beautiful decor, clean super comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021