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Charming Beach Cottage-Your Old Florida Getaway Awaits!

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

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Step into the charming Beach Cottage, nestled on a large double lot near the Gulf of Mexico. This unique home offers private botanical gardens and is just 60 steps from a wide, secluded beach. With its Old Florida charm and renovated amenities like SMART TV's with wireless internet, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • 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.

Charming Beach Cottage-Your Old Florida Getaway Awaits!


We’re thrilled to announce that our beloved Beach Cottage weathered the recent hurricanes and has undergone a stunning remodel with a fresh, modern look while preserving its timeless Old Florida charm.

Discover Paradise at Our Beach Cottage
Nestled on a spacious double lot just 60 steps (150 feet) from the pristine waters of the Gulf , this quaint 1-bedroom beach cottage offers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and convenience. Located in a serene residential neighborhood, the cottage is surrounded by lush botanical gardens, creating your own private beachside oasis. Originally an artist’s studio, we’ve lovingly restored this gem, blending modern upgrades with its original cypress and terrazzo details for a romantic, HGTV-worthy vibe that’s unlike any other rental on the Key.
Prime Location
• Steps from the Beach: Just 150 feet from a wide, private Gulf beach, perfect for shelling and finding fossilized shark teeth that wash ashore daily.
• Close to Everything: A half-mile walk to Stump Pass State Park for nature lovers, and three-quarters of a mile to vibrant restaurants, bars with live music, and shops.
• Stumpys Free Island Shuttle
• Nearby Lemon Bay (600 ft): Ideal for boating, fishing, or docking your boat with nearby ramps and rentals.

Cottage Highlights
This cozy family vacation home feels like staying at a friend’s house, not a sterile hotel. Fully furnished with everything you need.
The cottage features:
• Smart TVs in all rooms and high-speed Wi-Fi.
• Modern kitchen and comfortable living spaces.
• Private, landscaped grounds for a secluded, tropical vibe.
• Tripadvisor 5-Star Top-Rated with 6 awards for exceptional guest experiences.

Need More Space?
The adjacent 3-bedroom, 1-bath Main House sleeps 6-8 and boasts a billiards room with a Brunswick drop-pocket pool table—perfect for larger groups or families.
Endless Activities at Your Doorstep
• Relax: Unwind on the beach, soaking in the tranquility of Florida’s Gulf Coast.
• Explore: Visit nearby Stump Pass State Park, bird sanctuaries, or protected wildlife areas.
• Dine & Enjoy: Walk to a bayside Tiki bar, fine dining, casual eateries, or a boardwalk with shops.
• Adventure: Surf cast from the beach, charter a boat for tarpon or grouper, or explore the Gulf by boat.
Perfect for Any Getaway
Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat or an action-packed coastal adventure, this cottage delivers. Just minutes from fine dining and nightlife (0.4 miles), and a short drive to Venice, Sarasota, or Fort Myers and Naples, you’ll have the best of Florida at your fingertips. Major attractions like Orlando Disney World is a 3-4 hour drive.
Book Your Escape Today!
Check out our video, browse more photos, and read our glowing reviews to see why this cottage is a rare find. Secure your dates now for an unforgettable Gulf Coast vacation!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 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

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 850 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
5 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please contact us certain breeds no due insurance

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Well behaved children are always 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: 4
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 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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

150 Feet Private Beach Manasota Key Beach Cottage Private Home
150 Feet Private Beach Manasota Key Beach Cottage Private Home
House
60 Steps TO Private Beach! Safety Cleaned! Beach Cottage
60 STEPS TO PRIVATE BEACH! SAFETY CLEANED! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beach Cottage

About the neighborhood

Map
Manasota Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Englewood Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lemon Bay - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Venice Beach - 32 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • Siesta Key Beach - 52 min drive - 36.7 miles

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steamers Oyster Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lock 'N Key Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Beach Cottage-Your Old Florida Getaway Awaits! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Beach Cottage-Your Old Florida Getaway Awaits!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Beach Cottage-Your Old Florida Getaway Awaits!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming Beach Cottage-Your Old Florida Getaway Awaits! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Englewood vacation 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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Charming Beach Cottage-Your Old Florida Getaway Awaits! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug D., Rochester, NY

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

Great stay

Nice place, as described, and the beach is only a few steps away!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

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

Nice quaint place .

Perfect location to restaurants and shops and easy access to beach . Really couldn't ask for much more .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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

Great location

Perfect size for my husband and I. Great location, just steps away from the beach. The proximity to Stump Pass, restaurants and activities is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruben M.

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

Best Location in Manasota Key

This Beach cottage has a great location a few steps to the beach, shops and restaurants are very close by, I recommend the White Elephant a fun place with good music, drinks and food. The cottage was perfect for two people, very clean, the kitchen has everything you need. If you are looking to go to Manasota Key I highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RHONDA S.

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

Beachcomber

Excellent location. Close to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

amber p.

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

Amazing beach house

The place is steps to a beautiful beach. Property was well kept and owner was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

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

Great weather, nice long weekend!

We had fun - just the right size for two. We enjoyed eating at the local restaurants too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

We live this place!

We live staying here. The owner is so friendly and the house has everything you may need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

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

Vacation on Manasota Key

Excellent location just steps from the Gulf Coast. Property was fantastic and Scott was an excellent host! Overall a great experience, will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

Short beach vacation

The house is in an excellent location, steps to the beach. Scott was very quick in addressing any questions we had about the house. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve m.

Great time, Great location, convenient to the beach, shopping and restaurants

Ditto above
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandi M.

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

Amazing!

The cottage was just as described. VERY short walk to the beach, Scott was very helpful and talked with us awhile the day after we arrived. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beach for grandchild

Had a great time with granddaughter on the beach even with record high temperatures..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Great Property

I had a wonderful experience renting this house, the beach is so close to the house and the property was just as it is described on the website. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen A., Woodbine

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

Ms

Perfect place for a couple. Close to beach and has all the accessories needed for the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Better than pictures! Great location.

Place was very cute and much brighter than pictured. Scott called to check on us several times and had great suggestions on places to go. Would come back here for sure! You will love it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

rick m., alburtis pa

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

Great Place to stay. Location location location

This is the second time we have stayed here. We love it. The place fits and suits our needs. It was clean, neat and stocked! The location is amazing. You would be hard pressed to find a better value. We will Be back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pat C.

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

Great informal beach place

Excellent overall. Scott was easy to reach and very responsive to questions. Short walk to the beach and great sunsets a definite plus! Unit was comfortable and clean and had everything we needed in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fina G.

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

Manasota Key

Beautiful property, very clean home, comfortable bed, A/C and fans work good. Beach was great, clear water and not crowded. Small but just right for 2 of us! Family staying in other rentals so we only had breakfast there. Wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kandy l.

Homeaway

Nice area. Beach just steps away. Problem with hot water which was resolved. Cozy cottage and clean.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

Perfect Location!

Perfect size for 2 adults & 1 child! We loved the “old Florida” feel of Manasota Key and couldn’t have asked for a better location to the beach! The chairs, umbrellas and sand pails in the shed for visitors to use is such a nice touch. Scott was easy to contact and we really appreciate him sharing his property with us! We would definitely love to come back for a longer stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Great beach cottage!

Very close to the ocean.Scott ,the owner, was always available to talk to. Quiet side street.The cottage had everything that was needed to cook with.Tropical like surroundings.We will be staying there again. Joe Steiner
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a fantastic little place. Everything you need, umbrella, chairs, cooler, beach towels... bring your suit and take a few steps to the sand and shore. Shark's teeth are just waiting to be found. This little house was comfortable, clean and very reasonable for a perfect much needed vacation. Thank You Scott for everything!

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Quiet Escape in a Great Location

We had a lovely stay over New Years. The location is perfect to the beach and the beach itself was lovely. We walked to the state park, went shark teeth hunting, and walked to the local restaurants. The location is very relaxing and peaceful. We appreciate being able to bring our fur babies too, as they are part of our family. Next time we will bring our bikes now knowing how bike friendly Manasota Key is! The house had perfect accommodations for a family of 3 and the shed with nice quality beach chairs, toys, surf boards, etc. was a welcomed treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Beautiful home and beach

This place is beautiful. We found tons of shark teeth! The owners are very nice and also available to help with any questions you have. We enjoyed our stay very much. The only problem was... We disnt get to stay long enough! We will be going back soon! And staying longer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019