Title: PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS! ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485800/33485737/0cfe93d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485800/33485737/fc1ecbc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485800/33485737/45a75034.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485800/33485737/7514918f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485800/33485737/ac90b4fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a tropical island private home on Manasota Key with pool and direct access to your own Gulf of Mexico beach. Unwind in the newly screened-in pool, explore nearby beaches within 5 miles, or take a bike ride to yoga on the beach every morning. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS! Tropical island private newly remodeled home with a heated (seasonal), salt-water pool on Manasota Key, with access to your semi-private beach on the Gulf of Mexico and fishing (not boating) dock on Lemon Bay (less than a block from each). Our home has been recently renovated with new appliances, beds, and most furniture (see pictures)! Access to the Gulf and Bay are waiting for YOU! Newly screened-in pool; gas grill; House has tile floors throughout; Central air and ceiling fans in every room (or turn off the A/C, open the windows, and listen to the sea); all kitchen appliances and washer/dryer; Beds include one king, one queen, two full. Main Bedroom Suite is connected to the main house, but has its own bath and exterior door to a separate garden; Games, Book-exchange, Cable, WIFI Internet; Fishing poles, beach bikes, beach chairs, toys, and more; fully furnished with kitchen ware and linens. As teachers, this home is very child friendly, including games, toys, a booster seat, and pack-n-play. Yoga on the north beach every morning (s. beach yoga to return in fall, just a bike-ride away)! Access to the beach is just across the road! The garage holds many toys, bikes, chairs, and extras, and may be used to house your bikes and/or small car. Four beaches are as close as 1.2 miles and all within 5 miles! YOU.WILL.LOVE.IT.HERE! :) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Tile flooring in public areas - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Bicycles - Heated pool - Kayak - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock 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 ### Property is also known as January Special Only $200 per day Thanksgiving Special Only $250 per day ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C26.94063%2C-82.36929&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qCpNbOilaoJaO9fStppdSqXgcSQ=) Englewood, FL #### What's nearby - Englewood Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Lemon Bay - 1 min drive - 0.0 km - Stump Pass Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 km - Lemon Bay Park - 14 min drive - 10.2 km - Caspersen Beach - 33 min drive - 28.6 km #### Getting around - Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Sand Bar - ‬2 min drive - ‪Lock 'N Key Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - ‪White Elephant Pub - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Waverly Restaurant And Bar - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS!? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS! located? > This family-friendly Englewood vacation home is located by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Lemon Bay and Englewood Beach. Blind Pass Beach and Stump Pass Beach State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS! Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 63 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. Apr 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Property was exactly as listing. The house was extremely clean and well stocked. Owners were very responsive. ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rich p. Mar 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation The house was better than the pictures. Very quiet close to the beach and restaurants. Yard is private very welcoming home. ##### Rich p. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M. Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Great location, beautiful pool, old Florida charm ##### Michael M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lapalma A. Mar 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great place to stay. Wanted to book next year in February, but they were already booked. ##### Lapalma A. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Billy G. Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation Great location. Nice house. Very comfortable ##### Billy G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa M. Feb 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot for families My family had a great time at Jim and Judy’s home. There was more than enough space for us and two kids ages 5 & 8. The beach is about a 2 minute walk which we enjoyed in the mornings and the heated pool in the afternoons. The area is still recovering from hurricane damage but this house is fully ready and stocked! ##### Alyssa M. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen B. Sep 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice, Relaxing Stay! My family and I enjoyed our time. The property owners were very responsive and communicated with us as needed. Location to the bay and beach were a short walk away. The pool was refreshing during the hot afternoons! A few updates to the pool area and guest rooms would make this perfect. I recommend this property to a family or couples wanting a relaxing beach vacation. ##### Karen B. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorri G. Aug 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent! The property is perfect for family and has EVERYTHING you need for a Florida vacation! The open living room/kitchen/dining area so spacious. The pool outside the kitchen is a so perfect for a day at home instead of the beach. And just a short walk to beach and AWESOME fishing dock. ##### Lorri G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathalee H. May 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Vacation The house, pool and location were perfect for our family. It was a short walk to both the beach and dock on the bay. Spent many hours in the pool. Home was comfy and met the basic needs. Considering coming back next year ##### Nathalee H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenn E. Jun 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Oasis Everything you need for a beautiful relaxing vacation, is exactly what you get with this gorgeous home. The short walk to the beach everyday, was our favorite. The pool was so refreshing after a hot day. The home is as listed, plenty of room for a family, and very comfortable for us as a couple. We will definitely return. ##### Jenn E. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan W. Apr 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House, Great Host Judy and Jim will restore your faith in hosts if it is lost! Great home with all the amenities needed. It truly felt like we were staying in a home instead of a rental. From the bike tires being pumped to the pool heater on, this place was ready to enjoy the moment we turned the key. Easy access to the beach and pier, our family enjoyed it all. ##### Nathan W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsten S. Jun 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Getaway Our family of 5 thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home is so beautifully and thoughtfully landscaped that you can easily forget you're in a neighborhood. The dock and the beach are both a short and easy walk. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The kids loved the pool. This was our first visit to Manasota Key and we will definitely be back. ##### Kirsten S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tori G. Jul 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family property We loved everything about this property. The house was stocked with anything you may need for a comfortable stay. We cooked all but 1 meal at the house and had every kitchen item we needed. Also the amount of beach accessories, fishing stuff, books and games was amazing. The walk to the beach and fishing dock was a very doable distance for all of us. We definitely hope to return to this property again soon. Jim and Judy were very quick to respond to any question we had. ##### Tori G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jul 26, 2014 #### Inexpensive Family Vacation! This was a wonderful place for a family beach week! The owners have provided everything you could want for fun in the sun, beach equipment, pool toys, etc. Our family included a five year old and a one year old and they had a ball! We enjoyed cooking on the gas grill and had plenty of dishes and pots and pans for meal prep. This is a nice area with clean beaches. Thanks, Jim and Judy for a great week! We hope to return someday. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen S. Jan 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### January stay at Manasota Key This was the perfect house for my family for this vacation Jan 8-15. The house was well-stocked with dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen utensils. The bedrooms were supplied with extra pillows and blankets. The pool and deck were wonderful, Everything was clean, and the hosts were very easy to contact. They responded immediately when we had a question ##### Karen S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa L. Jul 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacatoin The location of this property is great. Easy walking distance to the beach and the dock. We enjoyed the beach and the pool is also really nice. The house isn't fancy (which we don't care about fancy) but it was comfortable and met our needs. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely like to stay here again. Communication with the owners was excellent. We had the pleasure of meeting Judy in person. She is very pleasant and she left us a nice little parting gift. ##### Lisa L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Drew M. Jun 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Solid Place! This little 3 bedroom was perfect for my family of 6. Being able to hit the uncrowded beach just a short walk across the street, loop around the neighborhood road to fish off Lemon Bay (or see a manatee), or to simply lounge at the pool make this an easy pick. The timing was neat to see all the sea turtle markings coming up the beach each evening. Very recommended, a little dated but lets be honest if you go to Manasota Key to chill inside your wasting your money. ##### Drew M. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane S. Mar 26, 2019 #### Peaceful and clean Jim and Judy were perfect hosts! Their home was just that, a home. Way more room than we needed, a neighbor stopped by to make sure everything was okay and beaches to walk and swim were a short distance away. Thank you for sharing. Diane ##### Diane S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryann T. Jun 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pool was great! Convenient area, about a 3 min walk to the beach and a 3-10 minute drive to any store or restaurant we needed. It is possible to drive across to the gate for the beach access and unload if you want to take an umbrella, chairs, cooler, etc. and have someone drive the vehicle back and walk across. The dock is also very nice and only a quick minute drive/walk. We were able to park there and take our poles, etc. We had 3 children in our group and the pool was a lifesaver! Perfect size for cooling off in the afternoon. ##### Ryann T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jackie l. Jul 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed ourselves Jim and Judy were wonderful. Judy walked my kids to both beaches so we would know the way. Jim was telling me about future improvements. It'll be even nicer next year. My family found lots of shark teeth and some sea glass and shells. Do these nice hosts a favor and leave the teeth in the porch. ##### jackie l. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan and David S. Feb 3, 2019 #### Very good 👍 Beautiful pool. Very clean. Very roomy. Our weather was not the best so did not swim but that is not owners fault. Still a wonderful stay. I would only use the lemon bay access. The gulf access not real pretty and crowded with private homes. People in area real friendly and lots to do in area. ##### Susan and David S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### will f. Jan 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice spot Very nice home in an excellent location between bay and gulf. The house is in great condition and has a brand new lanai over the pool. While having the owners in the adjacent apartment may have seemed cumbersome at first,it came in handy when the pool heater stopped working. Judy was nearby to call jim and get it running again. Minor drawback was limited supplies e.g. tp,laundry detergent,napkins etc. ##### will f. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### shana r., Felda, Florida Aug 4, 2014 #### Quiet, relaxing accomodation Listing photos didn't do the house justice, it was really well maintained and spacious. We took advantage of both the beach and the dock, and went on down further to Blind Pass beach several times as well. I loved the fact we were in a quiet location, not the commercialism of many beach areas I have visited, which makes it a great getaway. There was more than enough room for our family, great selection of reading materials, and DVD's as well as games. We definitely would like to return on future vacations. We visited nearby Boca Grande Island, and made a day trip to Tarpon Springs, approximately two hours away. Jim was very prompt in all correspondence. It was a pleasure staying here! ##### shana r. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zach H. Jul 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable house in perfect location We had a fantastic week here! Yes, it's a little dated inside, but everything was clean. The short walk to the beach was perfect, no getting our car full of sand! The beach felt so secluded! We saw a handful of neighbors and beach walkers, nothing like the crowded public beaches. The pool was great to cool off in after getting back from the beach. The owner stayed above the garage for a few days during our stay, but we hardly noticed her. She was super friendly when we did see her. (A minor note, the mattress in the master bedroom could probably stand to be replaced soon, it's a bit broken down.) We will definitely look for this property again when we plan our next beach vacation! ##### Zach H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki T. Apr 9, 2018 #### privacy and a great location Spent two weeks in March at this lovely home. What a wonderful location - a block from a practically private beach and a block from a dock on the bay. We watched sunsets at the beach and a sunrise at the bay. It was also close to the public beach and the area restaurants. The house was bright, airy, and clean and we were very comfortable. I could hear the ocean at night from the front bedroom! Loved the large TV in the living room area, as well as the available games, books and puzzles. The best part was the lovely heated pool and patio in the back which beckoned us every afternoon! Judy was wonderful to meet and work with, and was very responsive when we had an internet problem - had it resolved quickly. This rental is definitely one to keep on the list! ##### Vicki T. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2018