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Enjoy the weather, on your private deck.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6958 sq ft

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Parking available
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Pet-friendly
Dryer
Hot tub
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Englewood, FL

Englewood Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Blind Pass Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Stump Pass Beach State Park
‪6 min drive‬
Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Starfish Stays. Our little piece of paradise is located about a 5 min walk to a pristine private beach on the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This totally renovated Key West inspired two bedroom 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 walk 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 beautiful pergola complete with gas fire pit, 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. 2A is brand new and was completed August 2020. Everything is new down to the stainless appliances, queen size bed in one bedroom, two twin beds and a TV in the other bedroom and custom countertop. Starfish 2A boasts a brand new 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.

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 outstanding review from a professional blogger: https://www.ytravelblog.com/manasota-key-florida/

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Scot Paula Hill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Parties are prohibited

Pets

Pets allowed

We love well behaved dogs.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking on property

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Note from host: Parties are prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this apartment is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Venice Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Englewood Recreation Center or CoolToday Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Waterskiing, parasailing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.

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Englewood, FL

What's nearby

Lemon Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Englewood Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Blind Pass Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Stump Pass Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Lemon Bay Park - 12 min drive - 10.1 km

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 BEACH ACCESS!! BOOK TODAY! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WALK TO BEACH ACCESS!! BOOK TODAY!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WALK TO BEACH ACCESS!! BOOK TODAY!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WALK TO BEACH ACCESS!! BOOK TODAY! located?

Situated by the sea, this 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).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

TRACY S.

16 Mar 2025

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

Excellent

Property is well appointed and in great location. Love the simple check in/out. Very easy. Twin beds are a bit uncomfortable. Other than that great!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

25 Dec 2024

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

Beautiful Place near the ocean

Very cute place. Very clean, near ocean. Plenty of parking. Communication with host was excellent, answered our questions within minutes. Highly recommended gghhrecommended

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

11 Jul 2024

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

Great peaceful “Old Florida feel”

When we arrived, we were warmly greeted by the property manager Stephanie. She was extremely helpful and immediately made us feel at home. Our unit 2A was very clean with updated renovations. The area is very quiet and the private beach is a short walk across the street. We found numerous seas shells and pretty much had the beach to ourselves. The hosts Scott and Paula were very helpful during our stay and easily assisted us with extending our stay by one day. The site has two gas bbq grills and two sets of corn hole games available. The rental also supplies numerous beach chairs, boogie boards and other beach essentials for our use. The two outdoor showers were also a great addition to get the sand and salt water off before returning to our unit. We will definitely be returning to this dog friendly home in the near future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

1 Apr 2024

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

Love Englewood!

All of the instructions were great and descriptions of amenities accurate. Loved the outdoor area with the grill the fire and cornhole, we enjoyed that almost every evening! The beach chairs and umbrella were nice along with the boogie boards the granddaughters loved them, the waves were good for them to ride which is usually not the case, it is usually a lot calmer on the ocean here but they loved it! The tide was high a lot of the time we were there so there wasn't a lot of beach space but there was enough for everyone to share...still plenty of space that you felt private not like at the public beach. Love the Lock N' Key restaurant, if you like to have an adult beverage head to order at 1 of the ends of the bar and ask for the 'pull tabs' after you've placed your order and you may get a 1/2 price or 50cent drink, I highly recommend the 'roasty toasy'!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

24 Mar 2024

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March 2024

Lovely property in a good location. Owners responded quickly to any inquiries. Good value. Short walk to a beautiful beach.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

17 Mar 2024

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

Relaxing and enjoyable family stay.

Very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Location so close to the beach was the best part!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

12 Jul 2023

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

The absolute best!

How can you say the stay was perfect and communicate that to, you, the review reader. This was our second stay with Starfish Stays, it will likely become an annual visit. Its just that great. The location is incredible. The beach is right there, and beautiful. Everything you need and more is provided. Scot and Paula are tremendous. Stephanie, the on site manager, is so friendly and helpful. Look no further, you have found the best choice for your vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

29 Jun 2023

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

A taste of ole florida

Enjoyed the simplicity, the quiet, mostly adult, and the laid back feel - Which for me is Old Florida --- what I love and grew up in. I cannot wait to go back!!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

6 May 2023

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Very good

All went well. Short walk to beach. Inside was just what we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

7 Apr 2023

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

Outstanding Condo

Vwry nice place,neat and clean and very comfy,in a great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Bill H.

8 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

About 1 block from ocean. You enter a locked gate with a combo. To view the ocean, walk a block.

Clean property, needed some exterior repair after the hurricane, but didn’t affect us. Lots of people coming in and out for 2-3 day stays. Lots of people with dogs, but generally not a problem

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

26 Aug 2022

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

Everything was absolutely perfect

Went for a couple day getaway with my husband and our (7-13) 4 kids. This place is absolutely gorgeous inside and out and easily accommodated the 6 of us very nicely and confortably. The bed was like sleeping in a cloud of awesomeness! We got in town earlier in the day and they got it cleaned and let us check in by 230! the host here are 11/10 with their hospitality, tons of amenities provided, quickness to respond back to me and just very helpful. The beach is literally right across the road and it’s not crowded AT ALL! We had an absolute blast looking for shark teeth! Sifters were available. I think the absolute best part was the outside showers. Super awesome with kids. We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsay M.

21 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place with Amazing private beach

We loved the ease of access to the beach. We wish the apartment had been a little cleaner upon arrival but beds were comfy and its a great location

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sommer M.

12 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the place but hate the key entry.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

marisa s.

8 Apr 2022

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

Englewood vacation

The property is very convenient for what you pay for. Very clean although we thought that the couches were getting old and needing replacing. Also some measuring cups for making breakfast pancakes would be useful. Overall the walk to the beach is super short and location is great. The property manager / cleaning lady was super nice and helpful . Very clean and the communal laundry area was easy to use. If you have a smaller family this is very convenient. I don’t know if we will use again only because we would want to try something with a pool or a whole house but first experience was great and price point was good. Thanks again!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

27 Mar 2022

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

Great place

Went down with my pregnant wife, 2 year old and nana. Condo was perfect for us. Manasota key was beautiful and for not being “on the beach” access was no problem. Right across the street. Would stay here again

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Z M.

12 Mar 2022

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

Immaculate haven close to the beach

Our family of 4 felt completely at home in this gem of a spot in Englewood, FL. Even though I had booked Starfish Stays believing that it is next to the beach (please change the wording to more accurately reflect that the beach is a two minute walk across the street and down a block), the home’s cleanliness, decor, kitchen provisions, comfy beds, towels, beach supplies, outdoor amenities, etc, all more than made up for my initial disappointment that we were not adjacent to the beach. Scot and Paula were easy to reach and communicate with, and they promptly responded to any questions or requests. We wish we could have stayed longer, but we’re more than grateful for the time we did get at Starfish Stays. Thank you, and we hope to return.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva M.

2 Jan 2022

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

Great property, great hosts!

Lovely property, with friendly and responsive hosts and staff. Easy access to beautiful, private beach. Truly dog friendly. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Dec 2021

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

Wonderful

Great location and amazing unit!! Definitely recommend to anyone that wants to be close to the beach and feel like you are home. Communication with owner was excellent, quick and efficient.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

25 Nov 2021

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

Great place

We were impressed with the close proximity to everything and the amenities the owners supplied us with! We will definitely stay again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

9 Nov 2021

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

Clean

Always clean and quiet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

11 Jul 2021

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

Awesome Stay!

The entirety of the experience could not have been better. It was easy, clean, and perfect. We met Stephanie who was on site and so kind. My kids say these were the comfy-est beds they've ever slept in. The beach is right across the street and private. Only wish we booked a longer stay. Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

9 Jun 2021

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

Very comfortable, close to the beach with new furniture and modern decor!

My husband and I totally enjoyed our short visit to Starfish Stays 2A. The condo was very comfortable and roomy. We were able to get a great nights sleep each of the 3 nights we stayed here. We loved having beach chairs and an umbrella to use. The beach is a very short walk and was beautiful. The location is about 2 miles from the restaurants however we took advantage of Stumpy's Ride so we didn't have to worry about finding a spot to park. We would definitely look into staying here again when back in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Cristina C.

22 May 2021

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

Beach retreat

Nice comfortable place a short walk to the beach with everything we needed for a relaxing weekend

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zach H.

10 May 2021

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

Great weekend getaway

The property was well upkept and all amenities were nice! Great weekend overall!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Scot Paula Hill

Why they chose this property

This property is beautiful. It has a true sense of being on a island far away from the busy reality of life. Yet everything you need to so close right off the key. We love the sunsets and the shark teeth. The fishing is beyond amazing. We just fell in love with Manasota Key.

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