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Private Gulf Beach, Luxury Cottage, Pet Friendly, Kayaks and SUPs, Gas Grill+

Private Gulf Beach, Luxury Cottage, Pet Friendly, Kayaks and SUPs, Gas Grill+

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Beach View to the North…
Beach view to the South….
Dock access for fishing or boat docking up to 23+’ boat with a 30” draw.
View to the east from your dock! Amazing sunrises and dolphin/Manatee sightings.
Path to Lemon Bay, the dock, sunrises, and fishing!

Overview of Private Gulf Beach, Luxury Cottage, Pet Friendly, Kayaks and SUPs, Gas Grill+

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Englewood, FL
  • Popular LocationBlind Pass Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationEnglewood Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationLemon Bay Park15 min drive
  • AirportSarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

4th Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Master BR

1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private Gulf Beach, Luxury Cottage, Pet Friendly, Kayaks and SUPs, Gas Grill+

Charming Private Gulf Beachfront Access, Pet Friendly (with Pet Fee), 4 Bedroom (sleeps 9) On Lemon Bay with Large Screened Porch and Boat Dock, free Kayaks and SUPs, Across the Street and 1 minute walk to full-access Private Beach, best shark tooth hunting on the Gulf, Fishing from the dock or beach, 10 Minutes to 4 Restaurants, 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 surrounding this charming cottage, 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 guest use. These are shared with the 2 bedroom Suite across the street. Beach chairs, umbrellas, a hammock, and a gas grill make this a place to easily settle into upon arrival.

Please note re Pricing and Capacity: Since we are new to the VRBO market, the base per night cost is competitively priced to attract parties of 6, consistent with other 2-3 bedroom smaller properties. Beyond 6 guests there is a $50 per person additional charge to competitively price the property's use of all 4 bedrooms and associated costs at rates consistent with larger house rental rates on the Key. If you have a large 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 manager

Evan Greenwald
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Dogs must be leased while going to and from beach.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Venice Beach. Consider Venice Train Depot for a night out or Snook Haven Park if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Blind Pass Beach - 4 min drive
  • Englewood Beach - 10 min drive
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 12 min drive
  • Lemon Bay Park - 15 min drive
  • Caspersen Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • Panera Bread - 11 min drive
  • Outback Steakhouse - 11 min drive
  • Panda Express - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Gulf Beach, Luxury Cottage, Pet Friendly, Kayaks and SUPs, Gas Grill+ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private Gulf Beach, Luxury Cottage, Pet Friendly, Kayaks and SUPs, Gas Grill+?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Gulf Beach, Luxury Cottage, Pet Friendly, Kayaks and SUPs, Gas Grill+?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Gulf Beach, Luxury Cottage, Pet Friendly, Kayaks and SUPs, Gas Grill+ located?

This family-friendly Englewood cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lemon Bay and Blind Pass Beach. Manasota Beach is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee S.

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie L., Oviedo

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S., South Daytona, Florida

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Evan Greenwald

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Hi, I'm Evan. I'm semi retired and recently bought this dream location cottage, just ready for rental, which is why there are few reviews yet far. I live across the street most of September through March, and so am available onsite for assistance if needed.

Why they chose this property

I purchased this Bay Side property attached to the ocean front property I now live in. This is one of the last regions of Florida that maintains and protects its subtropical temperate rainforest environment, and it is on the only "canopy drive" protected roadway in the region. There are nearly 50 species of subtropical flora and fauna, and protected wildlife (Gopher Tortoises in particular), and it is a unique and welcome relief from the rest of Florida that has become multi-unit condos or high rise hotels. The natural beauty of the region, and well over 10 miles round trip of beach walking or running, along with fossilized shark teeth collecting as a beach past time, is amazing. The people on the beach are friendly, and pets are welcome on the beach and often appreciated and "loved up" by passers by. Manasota Key Road is well marked for bike riding, bike rental pick up and drop off is available, and the area does a great job at creating safe bike lanes for users. The local recreation department also supports over 8 tennis courts within a 15 minute drive, often empty, and round robin open access tennis is offered Mon, Wed, Friday mornings from 9-11 am, so it is easy to get some doubles tennis even if you don't have a tennis partner. Golf is accessible near by. Live music and restaurants are within 4-5 miles, a quick drive or bike ride. Happy hour music 7 night weekly and libation in open air restaurants is easily accessible, and Sunday night drumming circle at sundown is a weekly ritual worth attending. Dearborn Street is worth a stroll for their artistic flair shops and a couple outdoor bistro type restaurants, or a latte at a local cafe', or a visit to a local antique/collectibles shop. There is an energy and vibe to this 1 mile section of Manasota Key Road, and the cozy and quite cottage, that is worth exploring given its uniqueness. It exudes peace and positive energy, and as everyone knows, saltwater and the sea heals nearly everything that ails we humans.

What makes this property unique

For short or longer monthly stays, Manasota Beach Club is about 300 yards away, and offers one month memberships for $400, providing access to tennis and pickle ball courts, basketball hoops, kayaks and paddle boards, exercise equipment, breakfast, lunch, and 5 course dinners, if desired. A great value for short or longer stays.

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