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Two bedroom beach and bay private getaway - just relax! Gecko House Manasota Key

Apartment with kitchen, a short walk to Englewood Beach

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Beach
Beach
Exterior
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Englewood, FL
  • Englewood Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Blind Pass Beach
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Two bedroom beach and bay private getaway - just relax! Gecko House Manasota Key

Two bedroom, downstairs corner unit set between the beautiful sunsets of the Gulf of Mexico and the amazing sunrises on Lemon Bay in Manasota Key. Walk down to the private dock and watch the sunrise and the pelicans, or walk to the beach and relax on the sand and in the water. Or enjoy sunbathing at the private salt water pool.

This unit has two bedrooms with comfy beds and furniture. One bedroom has a king bed, the other a queen and the sleeper loveseat in the living room pulls out for guests. Each bedroom has its own ac unit and there are ceiling fans throughout. Including the porch. The two recliners in the living room are perfect for relaxing or watching the 48 inch tv in the living room. Basic cable as well as high speed wireless internet are included.

There is a full kitchen if you are in the mood for cooking. Pots, pans, dishes, silverware are all included as well as large refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave and a Keurig. There is one nice sized bathroom easily accessible from both bedrooms. All linens and towels are provided.

The lovely screened in porch is always a guest favorite where you can relax in the evening after a day at the beach, or start the day with a cup of coffee.

If you like to grill you can use the barbecue grill dedicated to this unit - just step out the back entrance from the kitchen. There is also plenty of outdoor seating, either next to the grill or by the pool.

If you want a friendly, comfortable getaway spot steps away from everything great about the beach this is it. Come play and have fun!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children need to be supervised at the pool.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only in outside areas.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Englewood

Englewood is home to this apartment. 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 going on at Englewood Recreation Center, or consider a night out at Venice Train Depot.
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Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Lemon Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Englewood Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Lemon Bay Park - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 33 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪APlus at Sunoco - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Englewood Moose Lodge #1933 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪White Elephant Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lock 'N Key Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Two bedroom beach and bay private getaway - just relax! Gecko House Manasota Key have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Two bedroom beach and bay private getaway - just relax! Gecko House Manasota Key pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Two bedroom beach and bay private getaway - just relax! Gecko House Manasota Key?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Two bedroom beach and bay private getaway - just relax! Gecko House Manasota Key?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Two bedroom beach and bay private getaway - just relax! Gecko House Manasota Key located?

Situated in Englewood, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Lemon Bay and Englewood Beach. Blind Pass Beach and Stump Pass Beach State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelley C.

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

Paradise Home-Sweet-Home

We thoroughly loved our stay. Our hosts provided so many small amenities that itade our stay as easy as if we were home, but with the spin that we were in a tropical paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
WE absolutely love the tranquility of this place it is private, clean and has everything and i mean everything you will need for your trip, Has everything imaginable for your beach enjoyment, Had we known ahead of time all we would have had to pack was clothes. LITERALLY The pool was amazing and private . We are definitely booking again. Host answers you within minutes . Everything was perfect. Grounds need a good cleaning up but that's all i have to say in a negative aspect but they are still cleaning from last years hurricane in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia C.

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

Great stay at Gecko House

Had a wonderful stay at the Gecko House. The home was very clean and comfortable and the location was excellent! It’s tucked off the main road making it feel like a private getaway but you can easily walk across the street to the beach or drive a short distance to restaurants on Manasota Key. The kitchen had plenty of dishes and utensils, there were lots of bath and beach towels, and even beach wagons, umbrellas, and chairs to use. We also appreciated the welcome basket of coffee and treats since we arrived late at night- we didn’t have to go out for coffee early the next morning! The property was well maintained and the pool was a great relaxation spot. Many homes on manasota key have been damaged by recent hurricanes, but the Gecko House is in perfect condition. We heard rumors of debris on the beach due to the hurricane damage, but we had no issues in the section of beach accessed from the house and spent lots of time there with our toddler. This house was perfect and we would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Great getaway

We had a great time fishing, swimming and looking for sharks teeth! The location is convenient and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

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

2021 Vacation

Marti and Rod were great hosts. Thank you for opening your home to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Clean and well located

Thank you Marti for being such a gracious hostess. We really enjoyed getting to know you and your husband. We enjoyed your well-located property and would recommend it to anyone. We got to see several turtles come onto the beach at night to lay their eggs as well. That was an amazing experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Perfect little getaway!

The property was close to the beach and had everything we needed (e.g. beach umbrella, chairs, and beach wagon). Marti was also easy and great to work with!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S., Home of 3rd Infantry Division, USA

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

Perfect Get Away!!

The beach is a short walk and not crowded at all! There's a shallow pool on the property where in the evenings the kids played while we gathered with the owners and the other vacationers. There's is only three guest apartments so there's no hustle and bustle feeling at all. It is total relaxation. There's a State Park about a mile and a half away if you have kids who want to find others to play with. There's a SUPER nice and simple user friendly beach cart! If you want to search for sharks teeth I suggest the local Babe's Ace Hardware for supplies. If you need a Body board I suggest Barefoot Trader Inc. their prices are fair and better quality than you find at Walmart. We loved our stay so much if our work schedules allow all of us will be back multiple times not only as renters but as Friends!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

kimberly l.

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

Absolutely Amazing!

I can not say enough about this property location and the owners, Marti and Rod. This was definitely one of the best experiences that I have had with VRBO. It was extremely clean, the oceanside was a 5 minute walk, the bayside was a 1 minute walk and you can take a free shuttle to the restaurants, which are only a mile away. The pool area was tropical and beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Perfect

Check in was so nice! Marti and Rod were waiting for us when we arrived even though we were 4 hours later than planned. They showed us in and made our family feel welcomed and comfortable. They even had waters, oranges, coffee and snacks there for us, which after a 12 hour drive was so nice because we didn't have to run right out to the store and could wait until morning. The place was cute and cozy. I'm very picky about beds and the king sized bed in the master was super comfy! I slept so good every night. We brought 4 teenagers with us and we all were comfortable. We were going to go buy an air mattress after we arrived because we didn't think two teens would be comfortable on the pull out sofa. But she had already had a nice one of those too for us to use. From the driveway you can walk right about 1000 ft (give or take) and be at the private dock where you can watch the sunrise and the fish swim. We even saw a baby hammer head shark! If you go left out of the drive its about a 2 minute walk to the beautiful serene beach, with the clear blue green water and no matter what time of day we went was never crowded. The kids and I had so much fun looking for shells (there are a lot!) And swimming and relaxing together. The condo had everything we needed dishes, towels, blankets, pillows etc. The shower felt amazing! There is a large back yard with tables and a grill to use. There is a pool on the property and the fenced pool area was very inviting. Plenty of seating with shade and areas to sun bathe. Even a lounger for two! My kids spent the 1st half of the day at the beach and then would stay in the pool until bed time! Even though this unit is in a quadruplex, it is very private. It has its own drive and a large screened in porch that had an awesome breeze. I loved my stay here and would certainly stay again. I've stayed in a lot of vacation rentals and have to say that Marti and Rod have been the best hosts yet. So welcoming and caring and made the stay so great! I wish I could have stayed longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

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