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WALK TO GULF BEACH! DOG FRIENDLY PROPERTY!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

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Kitchen
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About this property

WALK TO GULF BEACH! DOG FRIENDLY PROPERTY!

Charming Key West-Inspired Studio | Steps to beach | Starfish Stays 2D

Welcome to Starfish Stays 2D, your cozy and stylish studio just a short stroll from the white sands of Manasota Key. Nestled in a fully renovated Key West-style property, this studio is one of eight thoughtfully updated vacation rentals designed for comfort, relaxation, and easy beachside living.

Location, Location, Location
Short trip to the Gulf, where you can soak up the sun, hunt for shark teeth, swim in the gentle Gulf waters, or unwind under an umbrella with a great book. Complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels are included for your convenience. Rinse off in one of our two custom-built outdoor showers after a day by the sea.

About the Studio (2D)
This bright and beachy second-floor studio was fully renovated in April 2020 and features:

A brand-new queen bed with plush linens

A fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances and custom countertops

A full bathroom with fresh towels provided

Fast Wi-Fi, smart TV, and all the comforts of home

Explore the Area

Stump Pass State Park (3 miles south) offers fishing, kayaking, nature trails, and excellent shark tooth hunting – only $3/day for parking.

Blind Pass Beach Park (1 mile north) features picnic areas, a playground, free parking, nature trails, and kayak launches.

Local shops, seafood spots, and beach bars are just minutes away.

Property Highlights

Part of the charming Starfish Stays community with 8 total units

Ideal for solo travelers or couples (max 2 guests per studio)

Larger groups? Inquire about booking multiple units – options include studios, 1-bedrooms, and 2-bedroom apartments.

Why You’ll Love It Here
Quiet, clean, beautifully updated, and just steps from the sand – this is the perfect beach escape without the crowds. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, Starfish Stays 2D has it all.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Well behaved dogs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Upon check out, please wash your dishes and put your trash in the outside trash can.
Absolutely no parties or events
We strictly adhere to our cancelation policy. Changes to the policy will not be available. We do not have any weather or environmental guarantees.

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
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
Property Registration Number L19000026222

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this apartment is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Caspersen 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? Kayaking 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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 30 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Venice Beach - 31 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 51 min drive - 56.7 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lock 'N Key Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waverly Restaurant And Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Original Word of Mouth - Englewood - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WALK TO GULF BEACH! DOG FRIENDLY PROPERTY! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at WALK TO GULF BEACH! DOG FRIENDLY PROPERTY!?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WALK TO GULF BEACH! DOG FRIENDLY PROPERTY! on 17 May 2026 start from AU$290, 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 GULF BEACH! DOG FRIENDLY PROPERTY!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WALK TO GULF BEACH! DOG FRIENDLY PROPERTY!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WALK TO GULF BEACH! DOG FRIENDLY PROPERTY!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WALK TO GULF BEACH! DOG FRIENDLY PROPERTY! 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location to the beach, very quiet location and perfect for the two of us. The welcome gifts were a special touch. Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very nice. Loved owner checking in on us to see if everything was perfect. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stellar. Perfect size for two, safe road, close to quiet secluded beach access. Great hosts. We hope to come back in the cooler weather to better enjoy the outdoor spaces (fire table, porch swing etc).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana T.

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

Wonderful stay! Very clean! Thank you for the Starfish beach bag and tumbler!!

Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They communicated from the start and that's always a plus right away. All questions were answered quickly and Accurately**** big plus on that one. Can't wait to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

What a wonderful, relaxing stay!!!

We had such a great time!!! The owners were absolutely wonderful to work with!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay . Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Manasota Key Rental

Wife and I visited for the first time after the hurricanes. Place was exactly as advertised. Nice relaxing long weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

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

Weekend get away!

The property was clean and just as described we have stayed here before and again it was every thing we wanted and was a great weekend. We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Weekend Getaway

Great place to stay. Check-in process very easy and host was easy to communicate with. Beach was awesome… lots of shark teeth, husband caught fish, saw dolphins and manatees, even an Iguana. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianne M.

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

We love this place!

This is our second stay at the same place and same unit. We absolutely love everything about this place. We will see you again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Awesome place - our second time booking!

This was my second time staying at the property and loved it just as much as the first time. It's a great location, has great wifi (for remote work), is super clean, and has very convenient access to the beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was beautiful and extremely clean. Had everything you could possibly need. Hosts were very communicative beforehand to set you up for success and quickly replied during the visit. Can’t wait to stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

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

Spring break 2023

The apartment was great. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

Good location

Good location and private beach was nice once we found it. Be sure to get pictures or you’ll never find it! Bed was not very comfortable but unit was very clean and they provided nice beach supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassi G.

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

Perfect lil beach condo

We loved how close we were to the beach. It was beautiful, so nice. We loved that we weren't near the major public beaches and were more secluded. We slept great and had everything we needed in the kitchen when cooking. The owners were amazing communicating and we would love to book another trip back with our kids or pets next time!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian I.

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

Absolutely the best

My wife and I had a great stay. The room was very clean. The tv was very easy to use and had great choices. Very close to the beach with everything you need. When we got to the place the lock was easy to open they had extra ice in the freezer, sunscreen in the restroom and everything you need for the beach. We had one question about a light switch and was called in minutes to make sure everything was great. Thank you for everything. We will be back. 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

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

Honeymoon/vacation

Starfish Stays was amazing! We were booked with another VRBO that had to cancel due to an emergency. Found this gem and was glad! Has everything you need! Especially for a long stay. Will definitely be back. Loved that you use your cell phone tolock and unlock
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

We loved the unit, the overall property. And the location.

We were happy with everything provided inside the unit. Happy to see a full size refrigerator and a spacious bathroom. The outside area was a nice place to hang out. We were happy about the washer and dryer too! The best thing was the proximity to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

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

Comfy & Tidy

Very nice well appointed studio room. Clean and equipped with all necessities and more. Gated beach access right across the street. Stayed 10 days in Unit 2D. Would return.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Laureen O.

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

Starfish Stays

We enjoyed our 3 day stay at Starfish Stays- clean, well-appointed, quiet. Stephanie was very friendly and extremely helpful with the locking mechanism. We had great difficulty with the August Home password and locking mechanism. It wasn't until the next day did it all get sorted out. Not a good way to start our vacation. The key pad system is so much easier. A great place and location on Manasota Key.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tammy G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Not Dog Friendly

There was no grassy areas to walk my dogs. There was nothing to do with my dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodney F.

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

Spacious and convenient

Apartment 2D was clean and had plenty of room for the two of us. It was only 1.5 miles from the nearest restaurants and 2 miles from the southern access bridge to Manasota Key. The kitchen was nicely equipped and had a full size fridge. It was roughly a couple-hundred-yard walk to both the gulf and bay, but access to both felt somewhat intrusive as we had to navigate property easements to get there. The outdoor shower just outside the apartment door was great! A bathroom exhaust fan would be a nice addition, and we notified the owner that the television appeared was kaput. All things considered, we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather R.

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

Nice property

The only concern I had was the use of app for door locking, especially on the inside of door. I worry this could be an issue in case of emergency, especially if phone charge is low and during night, as it may be hard to find phone. It would be easier if the inside just had a turn lock. Thank you for being so prompt to answer all my questions!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

edwin c.

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

Cute, quaint, cozy

Cute cozy studio. Only big enough for two. This unit is on the first floor so you can hear the footsteps of the renters above you. Also, finding the beach access is a bit difficult. You have to cross the street and walk along a busted up wood fence, careful with the broken down pieces on the ground, some have screws/nails sticking up. Just beyond the fence you cut over to your right and onto another rental property. Continue walking along the fence line until you get to the beach. It is a beautiful, quiet , private beach. We found several sharks teeth. All and all we had a wonderful stay. Also pet friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

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