Summary:
Our What a View Retreat is the perfect beachfront getaway and hideaway!!! Open your back doors and you're just steps to the sandy shores and pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico beaches. Come and relax on the beach in this fully furnished two bedroom, one bath downstairs retreat located on gorgeous Manasota Key in Southwest Florida. This is a beachfront retreat you will surely remember!

What a View guests have a beachfront backyard where you can literally 'waste the day away' or go walking, shelling or shark tooth collecting, swimming, sit under an umbrella, or watch a mesmerizing sunset. Plenty of shared amenities for everyone...beach chairs, chaise lounge chairs, beach towels, umbrellas, and bicycles available for you to use. Just pack a bag and we make the rest easy for you to relax and enjoy your vacation!

Wake up to the sounds of the surf in this quiet island retreat as you watch the dolphins and pelicans play outside your back door while you enjoy the cool, calming Gulf of Mexico waters. End your day watching a nightly sunset from the living area or step outside on your patio to sit in a comfy chair or take a few steps to the sandy shores of your very own beach. 

What a View! Retreat is part of "7-Plex" property which offers a fully stocked kitchen with a huge dining and living area, 2 bedrooms each with a king size bed, and a 'Jack-n-Jill' shared bathroom with a walk-in shower. Floor to ceiling doors & windows with views of the Gulf of Mexico waters all day long. An outdoor patio runs the length of the retreat with outdoor seating and a hightop table for dining.

We are happy to host your stay at our beachfront retreat! However, we do NOT promote or allow a “party atmosphere” on this property.  REMINDER: No pets are allowed on the property. No children under the age of 16 are allowed to stay on the property overnight.

We are a NONSMOKING property. Smoking is NOT permitted in retreats, on the property or around the immediate vicinity of the property as a courtesy to all of our guests.

Please Note: The maximum number of overnight guests in What a View is limited to four (4) persons. The maximum combination of persons allowed in What a View is:
* Four (4) Adults OR
* Two (2) Adults and 1 Teenager (Must be 16 years of age or older)

Beachfront Retreat Amenities
This retreat provides you with all the amenities to make your stay comfortable and memorable. Some of the amenities include a keyless entry door, microwave, side by side refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, cable connected 55" Smart TV in the living room as well as a 43" Smart TV in each bedroom, and wireless internet access. Be sure to bring your log in information to access all your favorites on our Smart TV's: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, etc... A front-loading washer and dryer is available in the retreat.  For the cooks in the group, an outdoor gas grill is available. Bikes are on-site, so feel free to grab one and cruise Manasota Key.

After spending a day in the sun, you can take a break and relax on your own patio area in comfortable Adirondack chairs. This is the perfect place to just take advantage of the peace and tranquility of Manasota Key as you watch the sunset.

We also have kayaks and paddle boards available to use at our sister property. Cruise through Lemon Bay or the Gulf Mexico hanging out with the dolphins and manatees or just enjoying the sights and sounds of the osprey and pelicans.

At our sister property, Beachcomber Bayfront, we offer daily, weekly or monthly boat slip rentals for guests wanting to bring their boat. Boat slips include electricity, fish cleaning station w/running water, trailer parking and ice. Be sure to reserve your spot early.

Our Beachfront Getaway Location
The beautiful Stump Pass Beach State Park is less than a 12 minute walk or 3 minute bike ride from What a View Retreat. Here you can fish, hike the nature paths, launch a boat, kayak, paddle board, or just relax on the secluded beach.

Beachcomber of Manasota Key offers you a beach town with no fast food chains and no traffic lights. If your looking for some island food and live music, you can walk or ride one of our bikes or grab a shuttle with Stumpy's Free Ride to our local family friendly restaurants located at Englewood Beach Center (roundabout) just a short .9 miles from Beachcomber of Manasota Key. The center is the hub for restaurants, a gift shop, and convenience store. Here you can kick back, grab a meal, and listen to live music at one of our 4 restaurants.

Free beach yoga classes are available daily at 8:30 a.m. directly on the main beach, Englewood Beach by Loving Light Yoga. Manasota Key has several gifts shop for you to browse through, as well as a 24 hour local convenience store.

You are also only an 8 minute drive (back over the Tom Adams Bridge) away from several grocery stores, shopping, and restaurants. To the south on 776, you will find Publix, Winn Dixie, Walmart, and Walgreens. To the North on 776 and then left on Dearborn St., you will find Englewood's shopping district with antique stores, boutiques, a coffee shop, and additional restaurant choices.

The Neighborhood:
Manasota Key is located south of Sarasota in the city of Englewood. Manasota Key is 7 miles long with four beaches to choose from. By foot, bicycle, or car Englewood Beach is just minutes away from our Beachcomber’s Retreat. Englewood Beach has a boardwalk, covered picnic areas, playground, basketball courts, and restrooms. Restaurants, bars, shopping, and waterfront dining locations are across the street from Englewood Beach. North of Englewood Beach is Blind Pass Beach. This is another great spot to search for shark teeth or to take a walk on the nature trail through sand dunes and mangroves. Farther north, Manasota Beach offers another spot to explore and is a popular snorkeling area. You are also within walking distance, half a mile, of Stump Pass State Park another Manasota Key treasure. Stump Pass Beach covers the southern end of the key. Countless hours can be spent exploring the mile-long beach or hiking the trails. Visitors have an opportunity to encounter dolphins, manatees, loggerhead turtles, and egrets as you stroll the sandy beach.

You are also within walking distance of Lemon Bay which is the perfect spot to set off in a kayak to get a closer view of the inter-coastal wildlife along the mangrove fringed shoreline. Catch a glimpse of dolphins and manatees as you fish.

Manasota Key has some of the best shelling, shark tooth hunting, fishing, boating, sailing, and kayaking available. You are also only minutes from golfing, shopping, grocery stores, and hospitals.

Getting Around:
Stumpy's Free Ride Shuttle Service is available daily on Manasota Key. Stumpy’s serves Restaurants, Beaches, Parks, Shops, and Condominium-Apartment communities on Manasota Key (to the county line). Driver's operate on tips only.