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WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY! UNIT 2A

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An outdoor patio with wooden chairs and a fire pit.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in island, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble countertop, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A street lined with palm trees and a building with a lit sign.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Near the sea, this apartment features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 6 guests. It includes a patio, balcony, and deck for outdoor enjoyment. Guests can enjoy adventure activities like parasailing, motorboating, and waterskiing. The property is pet-friendly and offers games for indoor entertainment. Nearby attractions include Lemon Bay and Englewood Beach.

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location

    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.

  • Firepit available

    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Manasota Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Englewood, FL
  • Place, Manasota Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Englewood Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lemon Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

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
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY! UNIT 2A

Welcome to Starfish Stays. Our little piece of paradise is located about a short trip to a pristine 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 access to the public beaches 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.

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

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

Parties are prohibited

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Pets

Pets allowed

We love well behaved dogs.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking on property

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2048208vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this apartment is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manasota Beach and Venice Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at CoolToday Park or Charlotte Sports 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

  • Manasota Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Englewood Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lemon Bay - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Venice Beach - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 32 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪APlus at Sunoco - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lock 'N Key Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY! UNIT 2A pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY! UNIT 2A?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY! UNIT 2A on 23 Sept 2026 start from AU$572, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY! UNIT 2A?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY! UNIT 2A?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY! UNIT 2A?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WALK TO BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY! UNIT 2A located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Lemon Bay and Manasota Beach. Englewood Beach and Blind Pass Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location with beautiful views and genuinely kind hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2026
See you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Well setup.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2026
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2024
We are so glad that you enjoyed your vacation and our beautiful property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy beach access. Mutiple dining options on the island with a short drive.Clean condo with plentiful supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2021
Thank you for visiting Starfish Stays!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! The condo was clean and comfortable. Our host, Paula was very pleasant and a great resource of information. My only concern was that a few of the throw rugs didn’t lye flat and could have be a trip hazard if you’re not paying attention. Would definitely stay at any of their properties again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

This unit has everything you need and is nicely decorated. There is enough space for everyone and we also loved the terrasse. The beach is close and we loved our stay here and can highly recommend it.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Englewood Weekend

We had a great weekend in Englewood. Paula and Scott have an amazing place, super close to the beach! They answered all our questions quickly. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every detail has been taken care off. A few minutes walk from the beach, very quiet place. I did not have to contact the host, everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying at starfish Stays!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2024
See you soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2024
Thank you for enjoying the property and our beautiful beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good

All went well. Short walk to beach. Inside was just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2024
Thank you for enjoying our property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
It is always a pleasure to host our excellent guests! See you again soon!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Ants in bathroom (coming in from whole in the bathtub grout). Paint was chipping off throughout the apartment. Big stains on the couch cushions. Missing baseboard in living room. Many dirty dishes in the cupboards. Need new heat shields on outdoor girl. Private beach area was small, so we used public beaches near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
We didn't make a big deal about it but our unit video didn't show a couch stain before your arrival. We also sent out a manger out immediately who sprayed and recommended you don't keep open dog food. We realize when you have over 2 thousand 5 star reviews there will eventually be an unhappy guest, but we still try our best to make everyone happy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
It was a pleasure to host you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
It was a pleasure hosting you! Thank you for enjoying Starfish Stays.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay on the second row from Manasota Key’s beaches. A few things that would’ve make the stay a little easier:Clear signage/directions for the laundry roomDisclosing the beach access instructions, and disclosing that it led to a rocky portion of the beach with no clear sand access without getting wet or walking through neighboring yards. Made for excellent seashell hunting and less crowded beach though!A better option for utensils in the kitchen. We opted to cook both nights we were there and kitchen tons, stirring spoons, etc were not one of the choices we had to use. The knives in the block were very dull. There was a spice rack available. But a few of the seasonings were empty and no way to know if they were still good to use. A curtain in the outdoor shower would be a good addition. Washing the sand off was great but the rough surface we had during our stay made for sand and shells INSIDE swimsuits and ended up on the bathroom floor to be swept up when we showered. It would’ve been great to do that outside instead. Otherwise a wonderful stay. Would rent here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2026
It was a pleasure hosting you! We are always available 24/7 to make our guests stay perfect. The laundry room door is labeled "laundry' , there are also directions in the welcome message. Our beach access as of 6/25 is located right across the street. A beach deeded access will always be a dirt road that runs through another property. We are so glad you found lots of sharks teeth! Each building has two out door beach showers to help eliminate the sand. Unfortunately an outdoor shower curtain wouldn't make it long at the beach. The drawer next to the sink has the larger cookware. Remember we are always here to help and staff frequently visits the property to help you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the place but hate the key entry.

Love the place but hate the key entry.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
The August lock system is the ONLY way multiple guests in you party can have access. We can also guarantee past guests are still not holding a key or made duplicates. We can also remotely lock/unlock your door. There is also a convenient key pad. The August lock app makes your phone the key, it's awesome. It is an expensive system but your safety is our number one job!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

About the host

Hosted by Scot Paula Hill

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Your hosts have years of experience and over 1,000 five-star reviews, so you can book with confidence and peace of mind.

Why they chose this property

This property is truly beautiful — it has that magical feeling of being on a secluded island, far removed from the busy pace of everyday life. Yet, everything you need is just minutes away, right off the key.

We fell in love with Manasota Key — the breathtaking sunsets, the thrill of finding shark teeth, and the incredible fishing that keeps us coming back for more. It’s a place that soothes the soul and sparks adventure all at once.

What makes this property unique

Starfish Stays offers the perfect location — just steps from everything Manasota Key has to offer.
Skip the stress of crowded beaches and public parking. Blind pass has free parking and is never fully packed.

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