[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Gulf Beach-4 BRs- Luxury Cottage, Pet Friendly-Kayaks & SUPs-Grill Beachfront cottage with a fitness center ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73070000/73065300/73065204/50d8c2f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73070000/73065300/73065204/84994dfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73070000/73065300/73065204/8c1f75b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73070000/73065300/73065204/1b5c51c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table tennis, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73070000/73065300/73065204/dd4cfca5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Old Florida charm at this captivating 4-bedroom cottage on North Manasota Key. Across the street, discover a private beach with full access to miles of shoreline perfect for shark tooth hunting and fishing. With two shared kayaks and paddleboards, unwind in style or watch manatees from your private dock. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedroomsSleeps 91600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Gym - Washer - Pet-friendly ## 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 Gulf Beach-4 BRs- Luxury Cottage, Pet Friendly-Kayaks & SUPs-Grill Charming Private Beach in one of the last remaining “Old Florida” regions of the Gulf Coast on North Manasota Key at the start of Canopy Drive, Pet Friendly, 4 Bedroom (sleeps 9) On Lemon Bay w 100’ walk to Private Beach with Large Screened Porch and Boat Dock, free Kayaks and SUPs, Across the Street and 1 minute walk to full-access miles of Private Beach, best shark tooth hunting on the Gulf, and Fishing from the dock or beach. Watch Manatees from your private dock, or daily dolphin sightings on the beach, or see Sea Turtles nest or their baby turtles hatch May-September. 10 Minutes to 4 Restaurants and live music, Easy Uber Eats or Door Dash delivery location, Publix Grocery Store Home Delivery Location, Remote Work Ready, 50 Minutes from Sarasota Airport (75 minutes from Fort Myers airport) via Uber/Lyft. Located in the last remaining "Old Florida" region, with bounding Flora and Fauna in a truly subtropical rainforest on Canopy Drive that surrounds this charming cottage which boasts the largest Banyon Tree in the state of Florida as determined by the Florida Forestry Department. Great fishing off your own dock or the beach, pet friendly, remote work ready with 2 bedrooms plus dining room with desk size table and chairs and stable comcast internet. Parking right outside your front door. If all of your travel dates are not available for this cottage, consider staying across the street at a smaller 1-2 bedroom beachfront suite to compliment your stay in this cozy and charming cottage....see this property description here: http://www.vrbo.com/2660770?unitId=3231446 2 shared Kayaks and 2 Stand Up Paddle Boards are provided for shared guest use free of charge. Beach chairs, umbrellas, a hammock, and a gas grill make this a place very easy to settle into upon arrival. Everything you need for a beach vacation is provided - beach chairs, umbrellas, shark tooth hunting equipment, 2 fishing poles, Kayaks, and paddle boards. Bring your boat, if desired, or rent one for your stay, and leave it on the dock out your back door for easy access. Please note re Pricing and Capacity: There is a $200 pet fee to cover extra cleaning costs. The published base price per night is competitively priced for parties of 6, similar in cost structure with other 3 bedroom smaller properties on Manasota Key. Beyond 6 guests there is a $50 per person per night additional charge to fairly price the property's use of all 4 bedrooms and associated costs at rates consistent with larger 4 bedroom house rentals on the Key, with a maximum price of $600 per night. If you have a larger party of 9, we will guarantee you a maximum price of $600 per night (our max nightly rate for 8 people, not inclusive of guest fees and taxes), and will refund any amount calculated by VRBO's automatic per person pricing algorithm immediately upon booking with us for parties of 9. If this pricing structure is beyond your budget, please feel free to inquire with us, and we may be able to make further adjustments for last minute bookings. We work on the honor system in terms of reporting accurately the number of guests and pets staying at the property, and hope you will honor our honor system approach to pricing this property in a way that attempts to meet the budgets of different sized parties and families. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Gym - Kayak - Paddleboard - Table tennis - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hunting nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90876500/90876499/e3a3246f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront Treehouse & Picturesque Sunsets Manasota Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=90876499&PinnedHotelID=90876499&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113904700/113904641/b0a21894.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront Palace with Birdseye Rooftop Deck Manasota Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $686 CA $1,215 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - 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If you have towels you are done with the night before and can start a towel load and move it to the dryer, the cleaners will “love” you but it is not required. If not all pots and pans don’t fit in a single dishwasher load, please wash any extras by hand. The cleaners will unload all washed items in the dishwasher and put them away. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Additional Guest Fees beyond 5 persons pay an additional $75 pp per night of their stay with you. Additional day time visitors using the privately shared access to the beach are limited to two additional visitors and one extra vehicle. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Dogs must be leased while going to and from beach. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### 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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=26.98806,-82.400505&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%7EvcDbz%7CuN%40Q%3FO%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40O%40Q%40Q%40O%40QBQ%40OBQBQBOBOBQDOBQDOBODQDMDQFMDQFMDOFOFOFOFMFMFOHMFMHMHMHMHMHMHKHMJKHMJKJKHIJKJKJKJILIJKJILIJILIJGLILGLGLGLGLGLELGNELELENELENELENCLCNCNCLCNANCLANANCN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLBNBLDNDLDNDLDLDNDLFLDLFLFLFLFLFLHJFLHJHLHJHLJJHJHJJJJJJJHHJJJHLJJHLHJHLHLHLHLHLFLHLFNFLFLFNFNFNFNDLDPFLDPDLDPDNBNBPDNBPBNBNBPBP%40NBP%40P%40N%40P%40P%40N%3FP%40P%3FP%3FN%40PAR%3FN%3FPAP%3FPANAPAPANAPCPANCPCPCNCNCPENCNCPENEPELEPGLEPELGNGNGNGNGJGNGNILGLILILILILILIJILKJILKJIJKHKJKJKJKHKHMJKHMHKHMFKHMHMDMHMFMFMDMFMFODMDMDODMDODMDOBMBOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOAMAOCOAMCOCOCMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOEMGMGMEMGMGMIMEMIKIMGKIMIKIKKMIKIKKKKKKIIKKKKIMKKIMIKIMIMIMIMIMGMIMGOGOGKGOGOGOEOGMEQGMEQEMEQCOEQCOEOCQCOCOCQCQAOCQAQAOAQAQAO%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FOAS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hkCow3U-0qFNz2gKWo3ysWa4Ts8=) Englewood, FL #### What's nearby - Manasota Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km - Englewood Beach - 10 min drive - 8.2 km - Stump Pass Beach State Park - 16 min drive - 12.3 km - Venice Beach - 23 min drive - 19.7 km - Caspersen Beach - 23 min drive - 20.4 km #### Getting around - Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 57 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Englewood Moose Lodge #1933 - ‬14 min drive - ‪Pasty Shop - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Original Word of Mouth - Englewood - ‬14 min drive - ‪Englewood Billiards & Brew - ‬14 min drive - ‪Fraternal Order Of The Eagles - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Gulf Beach-4 BRs- Luxury Cottage, Pet Friendly-Kayaks & SUPs-Grill pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Private Gulf Beach-4 BRs- Luxury Cottage, Pet Friendly-Kayaks & SUPs-Grill? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private Gulf Beach-4 BRs- Luxury Cottage, Pet Friendly-Kayaks & SUPs-Grill? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Private Gulf Beach-4 BRs- Luxury Cottage, Pet Friendly-Kayaks & SUPs-Grill located? > Nestled on the beach, this Englewood cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lemon Bay, Blind Pass Beach, and Manasota Beach. Englewood Beach and Stump Pass Beach State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Gulf Beach-4 BRs- Luxury Cottage, Pet Friendly-Kayaks & SUPs-Grill Reviews 10 ### 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) 10 - Excellent 34 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry S. May 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place !! We enjoyed our stay so much! Just right for us with short walks to the Beach and Bay, peaceful back porch and comfy beds. It is a beautiful and clean house in the trees. Evan is a helpful host with great communication. We hope to go back again. ##### Sherry S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maiju P. May 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Had a great family vacation. We spent lots of time on the beach & fishing off the dock. We were especially grateful for your turtle education thank you for letting us partake in that. ##### Maiju P. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve B. Apr 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in manasota We were extremely happy with our stay and Evan as our host. He went out of his way to make sure everything went smoothly including helping us find all the beach amenities. The house was excellent and just what we needed, just a short walk across the road to the beach. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Steve B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie M. Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome! Great locations and beautiful beach! ##### Stephanie M. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben O. Jun 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We will be back! This was one of our favorite stays EVER. You have the paradise of the Bay on one side and the beach on the other! We fished off the dock and caught tons of catfish. Then by simply crossing the beach road, we entered the beach and the water was turquoise and the temperature of bath water! We found so many shark teeth and beautiful shells. One of my fav things to do every day was to hop on the bicycle and stroll down the beach road admiring the beautiful homes and the lizards scuttling by. Evan was a wonderful host and has so many extras to share including umbrellas and chairs for the beach. Even beach towels and sunscreen! This was true paradise. ##### Ben O. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Marina D. Nov 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very good house at one block from the beach and facing the lagoon The house is very nice and very clean! It has all that you need to have a comfortable stay! The owner i lives across the street and he’s very helpful if you need something. The house is crossing the street on the lagoon side and you have to walk for a small path on the side of the ownershouse to reach the beach The beach is very, very nice! We had a very good stay! ##### Marina D. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine L. Jun 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Spot! The access of the beach and the dock make this a very special spot. We had a great stay and will definitely be back. Our kids loved the paddle boards on the beach, which was never crowded. The a/c worked great too which was another big plus! We saw bunnies every morning from the porch. I would recommend! ##### Christine L. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle C. Jun 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely wonderful Our family enjoyed this home more than any of our previous rentals. The owners have thought of everything (towels, beach chairs, kayaks, paddle boards). The location is perfect for a quiet vacation. We loved having access to the beach and lemon bay. Really wish we could have stayed longer. ##### Michelle C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vickie L., Oviedo Jul 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation The Cottage was very clean, roomy and had everything we needed! What a great relaxing getaway. Fishing , beaching and found lots of sharks teeth. Walk down the short path to dock and beach. Enjoyed the paddle boards and was also kayaks, chairs, umbrellas and skim boards on premises. Back patio screened is was great for relaxation with beautiful view. We will definitely be back for another stay! Amazing Cottage! Thank you Evan. ##### Vickie L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie T. Jan 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas vacay Perfect location for our annual family Christmas vacation—cycling in the morning, beach in the afternoon. We are all adults, so it was nice not to have to assign someone to a bunkbed—all king and queens in the bedrooms. Access to the private beach is just across the street, and there are plenty of beach chairs available. ( Evan even had sand sifters for the search of shark’s teeth.) The house was in a very relaxing, beautiful location, and we highly recommend it! ##### Connie T. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise C., Allen Park Apr 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Vacation on the Gulf of Mexico It was the perfect location for our family. It was a quiet area with access to Lemon Bay and the beach on the Gulf of Mexico. We spent a lot of our time hanging out on the beach, hunting for shark teeth & shells (we found 135 teeth), wading in the water, and watching the Egrets and sandpipers. We saw a pair of dolphins swim by and 2 sea turtles. The cottage was clean, updated, and well cared for. We used the kayaks on the calm water of Lemon Bay. It was a perfect vacation. ##### Denise C. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy S., South Daytona, Florida Jun 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best of both worlds This property has the best of both worlds. There is river access behind the home and beach access right across the road. We had plenty of towels, beach equipment and space to spread out. My husband fished off the dock on the river every morning. We spoent everyday at the beach. The kitchen is well equipped and we did eat all of our meals at the property except one dinner out. My family from Colorado came to stay with us and we all had such a great vacation. ##### Tracy S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerry B. Jan 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very cozy and quiet for our Christmas Holiday This place was fabulous for us (family of 5 with adult sons). Spacious living and dining areas, with a large television for us to stream and watch football games. The place is very rustic, with privacy created by the ample foliage. The lot is very long - a nice walk to the dock for sunrises. A major benefit is that the same owner has the home across the street, and granted us access to their private beach space, as well as use of a one-seat kayak and beach chairs.. Thoughtfully started us off with some coffee and cleaning / laundry items, as well as night lites in the bathrooms. Most of the important light switches were labelled, and wifi is good (important if you have AT&T service, which was a bit unreliable at times.) There seemed to be plenty of exterior lighting, plenty of parking space available, and plenty of electrical outlets - conveniently spaced. luggage racks in the bedrooms were a thoughtful addition. There is a wondrous Banyan tree to marvel over, and - as I said above - short walking access to both dock/sunrise and beach/sunset is fabulous. It was a very private setting, and access to wide public beaches are a brief drive/bicycle trip - if you so desire. To the south, I found a couple purveyors of fresh seafood, and a Publix grocery is nearby... as well as a couple of nice cafes. We are hoping to return and bring some friends next time! ##### Jerry B. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen S. Apr 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visiting Grandma We visited Grandma who lives nearby for her 88th birthday. We loved the size of the house which was perfect for 5 adults. Our daughter loved sitting on the veranda each morning with a good book and a cup of coffee. The house was so peaceful, private and beautifully nestled amongst the tropical fauna. It was amazing to be just a quick walk to the beach on the Gulf. Even better was that there were beach chairs, umbrellas, and sand sifters available for our use. My son and husband were like little boys searching for shark teeth each day. The paddle boards were great as well. We felt so at home there and we would definitely be visiting again. Maybe next year for Grandma’s 89th. ##### Ellen S. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dee S. Mar 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and Relaxing Every year I meet my sisters-in-law for a Florida beach mini-vacation. We choose a different destination every time, and in 9 years this was the most peaceful and relaxing vacation yet. It's that beach! WOW! Not only is it beautiful, but it is not crowded! I enjoyed lazing in the hammock listening to the waves and just relaxing. It was the perfect beach activity. The cottage was very nice. It was clean, comfortable, and welcoming. We loved hanging out on the enclosed patio in the mornings and evenings, enjoying the sounds of nature. The property itself is spectacular. It's like living in a tropical forest. Evan was such a great host. He put together a binder with all the important information for guests, which can be found on the coffee table. It was extremely thorough and answered any questions we might have had. He also included many recommendations that were very helpful with dinner options. We took his advice, and every meal we had was delicious. Evan recommended checking out the drum circle at Englewood Beach, and that turned out to be one of the highlights of our stay. We got there early so we could find a parking spot, and walked across the street for dinner afterwards. It was a unique and special experience. The three of us had a nice, relaxing stay, and that's what beach vacations are all about. We would definitely go there again, and we're trying to talk our husbands into joining us next time. Thank you, Evan! ##### Dee S. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S. Feb 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, location, location Manasota Key is a little slice of heaven. This barrier island is a preserved piece of “Old Florida”. The few condos and motels are at the south end of the island along with some great restaurants. Cross the bridge north or south and there are grocery stores and anything else you would need. This rental home is roomy and private. 2BR/1Bath on each side of the house make it perfect for multiple groups. A short walk across the road leads you to a wonderful private beach. The property owner, Evan, goes above and beyond to ensure the comfort and privacy of his guests. I would give this rental a very positive recommendation! ##### Susan S. Stayed 49 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole F. Dec 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay! Our family of 4 (2 adults and 4-year-old twins) stayed here for the Thanksgiving holiday. It was great. For some reason it felt much bigger than we were expecting—open layout helped this, I think. Bedroom w king bed was very spacious and perfect for us. Communication w Evan was super easy. He even mailed us a family heirloom necklace that was left by accident—thank you!!! Access to the beach across the street was really easy and lovely. So much fun looking for shark teeth! One thing we hadn’t realized (or at least didn’t remember from booking and may be relevant if you’re traveling w small kids) is that there is not a bath tub. Showers are both nice but it was an adjustment for our kids to not take a bath. The outside shower was the novelty that they loved though so it worked out just fine! No negatives to report from us! Loved our stay. ##### Nicole F. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheri S., Elkhart, Indiana Dec 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay!! We loved staying at the cottage!! The location was perfect with access to the bay and the beach! ##### Sheri S. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Manasota Beach This is a great property, and the owner Evan was a pleasure to work with and very responsive. Thoroughly enjoyed our time on the beach! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandi S. Nov 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Very easy to communicate with. Would highly recommend!!! ##### Brandi S. Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### merrisa p. Sep 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Paradise! What a great time!!!! Our family of four has been coming to this area for the last couple of years to enjoy the quiet beach paradise and collect fossils and shark teeth. Most days we had the entire strip of beach to ourselves! The home had EVERYTHING we could have needed and was very clean. The neighborhood is safe and quiet. Our host even had all that we could need for the beach sifters, umbrellas, etc. Any small issues we had our host responded very quickly. I don't think we will be staying anywhere else but here from now on!! We have truly found a vacation paradise!! ##### merrisa p. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna H. Sep 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden gem Great place to stay. Beach is so close. Owner goes above and beyond. Will definitely stay again ##### Donna H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa S., Plantation Sep 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We LOVE this place! Everything about this long weekend was great! Evan was amazing with communication and thorough with information. The home is tucked away and very quiet, with a quick walk to the bay or beach. We literally felt like we were on a private island! The home is cozy and Evan has included small details to make the stay so convienant: soap, towels, shampoo/conditioner, hand soap, trash bags, sheets, beach supplies...etc. The beach is just breath-taking and there are not many people. We loved that we could bring the pups and will definitely be back!! ##### Vanessa S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aldo G. Aug 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Relaxing place If you are looking to go somewhere to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of society. This is the place. Clean, comfortable, cozy and has everything you need to detach and relax. ##### Aldo G. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn C., Inverness FL Jul 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secluded yet close to stores ... Much needed vacation for my family. Though we live in Florida (on a lake) we wanted beach time. My grandkids joined us on this trip along with my 2 German Shepherds. Evan (owner) was very attentive and the response to my questions were immediate. We did fish of the dock (Lemon Bay) didn't catch anything. Beach was beautiful. Every day was gorgeous. We rented a boat thru Sandbarz Boat LLC, ask for Stephanie. Saw dolphins in Lemon Bay. Every picture you see online is exactly how the home is in person. You will get sand on everything, so the outside shower is a plus! As a property manager myself, I know property & location is everything. This HOME has it all. You will enjoy your stay. Thanks Evan! We had FUN! ##### Carolyn C. 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