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Island Life! King Bed Studio-Steps to beach

Cottage with private pool, steps from Englewood Beach

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Beach nearby
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Marina
Interior
Outdoor dining
On Manasota Key, Bay Breeze Bungalow invites you to unwind in a super cute beach studio with a king bed and recently updated kitchenette. Just 1-minute walk to the Gulf of Mexico, enjoy uncrowded beaches and spot dolphins with free kayaks. Unwind in the on-site Swim Spa or explore nearby Stump Pass State Beach Park.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 4410 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

Island Life! King Bed Studio-Steps to beach

Great news! We've reopened after Milton! 3 Restaurants, stores, our beach access & Stumpy's Free Ride now open! Prime Manasota Key beach location, interior designer created a super cute beach studio with king bed, recently updated kitchenette, bistro dining set. Walk only 1 minute until your toes are in Gulf of Mexico at delightfully uncrowded beach! 5 walk to Stump Pass. Spa with waterfall & massage jets in common area. Free kayaks. Login to your favorite streaming service with Smart TVs.

Our fantastic housekeeper & reliable maintenance team live close by if an important issue comes up. We have a very thorough Guest Guide Binder in family room plus a cool digital guest guide (link emailed to you in advance so you can start planning your trip right away) with lots of very helpful tips.

Please be sure to review Guest Guide at arrival with your entire group to get the most out of your vacation, to review safety info/house rules & to answer most common questions. The new digital guest guide has a very cool free "AI Trip Planner" feature that we just tried out and we think you will LOVE IT! Happy vacay planning:)

Location, location, location! We offer the perfect Manasota Key location on a quiet cute island street. Low-key respectful guests only as this is a nice quiet beach community so you can sleep well. Walk in 4 different directions to stunning beach, picturesque Lemon Bay, nature wonderland of Stump Pass Park & fun island restaurants often with live music!

Bay Breeze Bungalow is part of the charming Blue Starfish Cottages with access to all amenities provided in common areas of Blue Starfish Cottages - yet is enjoys it's own separate, private interior space. (similar to a nice condo beach community)

* WELCOME! Guests have access to entire Bay Breeze Bungalow studio & all of Blue Starfish Cottages' on-site common-area amenities!

*YOUR DOOR CODE: Your front door code which works on your dates is included in your welcome info emailed to you prior to your stay. After you make reservations, be on lookout for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" - with arrival details including door code. Please check your email spam file for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" if you still aren't seeing it.

* PARKING: Important- Only 1 car parking per place -no exceptions. (neighborhood firm rule). Sorry no boats or oversized vehicles & No visitor parking - please plan to meet up with friends/relatives at area restaurants or at the public beaches which have parking lots & changing areas.

* YOUR PARKING SPOT: Bay Breeze parking spot to left of Casa Sangria located at 117 Friendship Lane. Park very carefully in left river rock parking spot right in front of the tall white fence with "Bay Breeze Parking" sign. - Then walk past ping-pong area and take a quick right onto our paver courtyard area. You will see "Bay Breeze Bungalow" entrance on your right. It is right before short white aluminum swim spa gate. Enjoy!

* NOTE: TVs typically "on" at arrival. We have friendly reminder signs up throughout the property to ensure property rule compliance & to promote a peaceful safe relaxing environment for our nice community.

** ****Smart TV - login to your favorite tv streaming service from home with your own login info from home. OR enjoy basic free channels on our smart TV (no cable/dish. just smart tv. For popular sports games, End Zone or Lock n Key are popular with sports fans.

** REVIEW OUR SUPER HELPFUL GUEST GUIDE TO SUPER CHARGE YOUR VACAY: Please review guest guide binder & new online GUEST GUIDE offered prior to trip - with very cool "AI Trip Planner" free feature! It's like having your own concierge! Please review Guest Guides with your group at onset of your stay as it will answer most questions & give you the best vacay experience:)

** Bringing your own car or renting a car is the most common way to get to and from Manasota Key. A free, easy bridge gets you quickly on and off beautiful Manasota Key. The south end bridge is the closest to us.

** If you prefer to not drive, you can use Uber/Lyft or Hosts can recommend a reliable airport pick up car service that our family uses. We have bike rental option in Guest Guide binder in family room.

** Stumpy's Free ride is a very popular, easy to use tip-based shuttle service to restaurants & around Manasota Key.

** Once you arrive, our nice spacious neighborhood beach is just a 2-minute quick walk! Lemon Bay only a 1-minute quick walk! Stump Pass State Beach Park is the #1 ranked local attraction & we are so lucky to be only a 5-minute walk to Stump Pass. A longer 8-minute walk to Englewood Public Beach to popular free beach yoga, 5 popular Key restaurants with live tropical music, big beach playground, reasonably priced water sports rentals - parasailing, sunset cruises etc.e

We are professional hosts with nearly two decades of caring hospitality experience and numerous happy repeat guests with glowing reviews.

FREE AMENITIES GALORE!

Each of our places at Blue Starfish Cottages has a free high-speed WIFI and new Smart TV's. Beach towels, folding beach chairs, Sand toy set & all linens provided. Charcoal grills (guest to provide own charcoal).

- pool is heated in winter months December 1 to April 1


Free use of our Laundry Room in between Casa Pina Colada at 115 Friendship Lane & Casa Sangria at 117 Friendship Lane. Free shared use of Swim Spa with waterfall and massage therapy jets in our Tropical Courtyard pool area. Free use of fun self-serve Tiki Bar area. Plenty of comfy outdoor seating, lounge chairs, patio tables with island-vibe thatched Tiki umbrellas, & tropical plants will assure you that you are now officially on Island Time! Cheers!

Free shared use of our 2 kayaks (for age 21 & up) to explore picturesque Lemon Bay. Dolphins often spotted & sometimes manatee and lots of interesting shorebirds.

Coffee lovers we've got you covered with BOTH a Keurig-style coffee maker & a traditional coffee maker plus a tea kettle & blender to whip up your favorite beach bev!

Like hotels - we supply "starter supplies" - toilet paper, folded paper towels, sample size coffee, tea, etc. to get you going -- then there's a Dollar Tree nearby or grocery stores if you want additional supplies.

We have many happy repeat guests we are proud to say. Enjoy!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 410 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

- HEALTH & SAFETY RULE: our housekeeper has a SEVERE pet allergy so we cannot accept any animals. we have common areas she needs to be at.
Before booking this property -Guests agree to read, understand and adhere to the Liability Waiver at the end of our Listing Description
- $350 fine for evidence of smoking and for pet violations & face immediate eviction.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

Bay Breeze Bungalow - Many Happy Repeat Guests! Apartment
5a8c1d70-27d7-4f33-beb1-a124a9729de3
Bay Breeze Bungalow - Many Happy Repeat Guests! Englewood

About the area

Located in Englewood, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Caspersen Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Englewood Recreation Center or CoolToday Park.
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Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Englewood Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Don Pedro Island Beach - 28 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 33 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Boca Grande Beach - 37 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steamers Oyster Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪APlus at Sunoco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Farlows On The Water - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Life! King Bed Studio-Steps to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Life! King Bed Studio-Steps to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Life! King Bed Studio-Steps to beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Life! King Bed Studio-Steps to beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Englewood Beach, Lemon Bay, and Stump Pass Beach State Park. Cedar Point Environmental Park and Englewood South Inlet are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Island Life! King Bed Studio-Steps to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 166 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather V.

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

We loved it!

Beautiful area and unit. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

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

Beach

Nice interior
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

Beach vacation

This is a fantastic place to stay. We will be back next year without a doubt. Thank you!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Room was quaint and clean with a comfortable bed. The room was warm without running the fan. Parking was difficult for our truck and the door code was extremely difficult to operate. Other renters were experiencing the same issue. Owner was communicative, helpful and provided update to information including local activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

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

Great place

Great location, great price - close to beach and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly J.

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

Winter get away

Everything was great. Next time would get the one bedroom. Was sad to see all the destruction on the beach from the hurricane.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa W.

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

Couple's Get Away

Cute Quaint Clean Great Location Comfy bed Walk to the beach We would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie S.

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

Quiet and relaxing

We enjoyed ourselves and relaxed. Very clean and met all our needs
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie s.

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

Super cute!

Adorable and inviting! Great location! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara D., Indianapolis

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

Did not disappoint!

Great little property close to everything! can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirk N.

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

Great place and location

Great host and location . Very clean and had everything needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

albert q.

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

location

The beach is steps away.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro J G.

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

Premium

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

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

Awesome place for a quick little get away

Loved this property. Very well taken care of and great host. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

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

Cute & quaint

My stay was wonderful. As a single female traveler, I felt safe. The location is wonderful. You can walk to beach and restaurants. They provide all the necessary amenities for a beach retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz P., Seminole, Florida. US

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

Perfection!

This place is a gem and so is Manasota Key! We had an amazing weekend and had everything we needed. We were able to kayak and get to the beach easily, the location was nothing short of perfection and we would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam N.

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

Great place

Close to the beach and everything was so clean and quiet. Will he back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Perfect

Great little efficiency. Has everything you need and more. Great little touches throughout including a very nice welcome basket!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect spot!

Very happy with everything!! Awesome location, clean & cute decor!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

caroll

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable and welcoming. Tray of good quality offerings. All amenities we could need were provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

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

Wonderful location

We had a great trip! Location was fabulous, right at the beach on one side and intracoastal on the other. Great food nearby as well as shopping. We will definitely refer others and return ourselves!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danita C.

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

Great stay on the key!

This is our second year going to Manasota Key, and it did not disappoint! Our location was amazing: just a minute walk across the street to the beach, and free kayak use were our two favorite perks. The property was very quiet, and our studio had everything we needed. It was very cozy, perfect for a couple or a couple of besties! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

We love it here... no matter which unit we stay in!

We love these units.... they are so clean, comfy and stocked for every visit. We wouldn't pick any other place. We love how close these units are to the beach... quiet neighborhood.... perfect. We love the little pool, it's a perfect place to relax after a long day at the beach or exploring. Always our first choice for a stay on the island!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi G.

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

Super cute for a quick getaway

Everything was as described and expected. The location was great being a walk down the street to the beach while not paying an excessive amount to be on the beach. So happy to have found this place after Hurricane Ian as so many others were not in usable condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie R.

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

What an adorable bungalow!

This property is really perfect! Wish we had longer to stay and will definitely come back! Steps to water on either side. Don’t miss the sunsets on the beach to the west. To the east, Lemon Bay is just down the road. Be sure to notice the amazing garden 2 houses down the road - clearly a labor of love! Easy access to restaurants and activities, but still super quiet - the perfect balance. The furnishings and decorations in the Bay Breeze Bungalow are very comfortable and classy. The property is top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023