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BEST BEACH ON THE KEY 60 STEP AWAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cottage is the perfect place to stay!

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

BEST BEACH ON THE KEY 60 STEP AWAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cottage is the perfect place to stay!

WE MADE IT THROUGH THE STORMS! 😁 WE ARE REPAIRING FROM THE HURRICANES AND PLAN TO BE OPEN ON OR BEFORE CHRISTMAS WEEK AND NEWLY REMODELED. WE MAY BE DELAYED IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS DUE TO THIS BUT WILL GET BACK TO YOU. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BOOK ANY DATES IN 2025. THANKS SCOTT

YOU WILL LOVE OUR COTTAGE AND ITS LOCATION. WE ARE LOCATED ON THE BEST SECTION OF THE BEACH AND 1/2 MILE NORTH OF THE STATE PARK AND 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF RESTAURANTS AND NIGHT LIFE. WE GET LOTS OF SHELLS AND FOSSIL SHARKS TEETH WASHING IN DAILY. FREE ISLAND SHUTTLE! ***WATCH MY VIDEO!***
A little about the Beach Cottage. It is the original home on the property and sits independent on a large double lot next to the 3/1 Beach House. Both are private and are in a excellent location being 60 Steps from the beach (150 feet ). It is very private and unique because of the location and all of the landscaping. We purchased the house several years ago from a local artist who had it for 32 years and have renovated it back to a house from an art studio the prior owner made it into. It has all been upgraded to to the quality of a new home but we restored all of the cypress and terrazzo to keep it's Old Florida Beach House charm. There is no other home this cool or romantic to rent on the Key it looks like it came straight off a HGTV episode! It is a rare find on the key because of it's quite location in a residential neighborhood as well as its 2 lots give you lots of open area with botanical gardens making you feel like your in you own private beach compound. It is located 1/2 mile from the state park and 3/4 of a mile from the restaurants, bars with live entertainment and shops.
The BEST PART is you will find yourself a "stone's throw" (60 Steps or 150 ft) from a wide private beach on the Gulf of Mexico.
Since this is our family vacation home you will find it's like staying at a friend’s home not a hotel. It is furnished like a home and you will find everything you will need with the exception of a beach towel and your clothes. (ALL ROOMS HAVE SMART TV's AND WIRELESS INTERNET) You can see more pictures and see our awards and reviews.
Tripadvisor 5 Star Top Rated! 6 AWARDS

Need more space the 3/1 MAIN HOUSE is adjacent and sleeps 6 to 8 and has a Billard room with a Brunswick drop pocket pool table!

This quaint beach house is within easy walking distance to a Tiki
bar on the bay, fine dining and casual restaurants as well as a
convenience store and other shopping and boardwalk. We have simply
tried to think of everything you would want, or need, to make your
vacation a very special experience. We are literally 150 feet from
one of the most beautiful beaches that Florida has to offer, as well
as being only 600 feet from Lemon Bay. Bring your boat, use one of
the nearby ramps, rent a dock or moor on the bay. You will have
direct access to the Gulf of Mexico within minutes. This is a
renowned fished and boating area. You can surf cast off the beach
from anywhere on the island, or charter boats for tarpon, flounder,
grouper, mackerel or redfish.
It doesn't get any better than this!
This home is the perfect getaway from the bustle and noise of
everyday life, or to enjoy the glamour and excitement of Florida's
Gulf Coast. The choice is yours:
Spend a day at the beach, just doing...nothing
Explore protected wildlife areas and bird sanctuaries
Visit Stump Pass State Park
Dine at one of the local restaurants.
This home is only minutes (0.4 miles) from some of the finest dining
and nightlife in Florida. The area also has plenty of opportunities
for shopping, golf, boating, fishing and much more. We are within
easy driving distance of many of Florida's most popular cities and
attractions. Venice and Sarasota are a short drive, and provide many
cultural attractions and unusual shopping opportunities. We are
within a 2-3 hour drive of Tampa/St.Petersburg, Orlando (Disney
World), Fort Myers and Naples.

Property manager

SCOTT BELDEN

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 850 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
5 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please contact us certain breeds no due insurance

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Well behaved children are always welcome

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: 4
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

150 Feet Private Beach Manasota Key Beach Cottage Private Home
150 Feet Private Beach Manasota Key Beach Cottage Private Home
House
60 Steps TO Private Beach! Safety Cleaned! Beach Cottage
60 STEPS TO PRIVATE BEACH! SAFETY CLEANED! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beach Cottage

About the area

Map
Manasota Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Englewood Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lemon Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blind Pass Beach - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Don Pedro Island Beach - 34 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lock & Key Restaurant & Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lickity Split Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Farlows On The Water - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEST BEACH ON THE KEY 60 STEP AWAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cottage is the perfect place to stay! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total).

What time is check-in at BEST BEACH ON THE KEY 60 STEP AWAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cottage is the perfect place to stay!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at BEST BEACH ON THE KEY 60 STEP AWAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cottage is the perfect place to stay!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is BEST BEACH ON THE KEY 60 STEP AWAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cottage is the perfect place to stay! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Englewood vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Englewood Beach and Lemon Bay. Stump Pass Beach State Park is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

BEST BEACH ON THE KEY 60 STEP AWAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cottage is the perfect place to stay! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruben M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Location in Manasota Key
This Beach cottage has a great location a few steps to the beach, shops and restaurants are very close by, I recommend the White Elephant a fun place with good music, drinks and food. The cottage was perfect for two people, very clean, the kitchen has everything you need. If you are looking to go to Manasota Key I highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R., Lake Wales US

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

RHONDA S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachcomber
Excellent location. Close to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B., Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quaint place .
Perfect location to restaurants and shops and easy access to beach . Really couldn't ask for much more .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Escape in a Great Location
We had a lovely stay over New Years. The location is perfect to the beach and the beach itself was lovely. We walked to the state park, went shark teeth hunting, and walked to the local restaurants. The location is very relaxing and peaceful. We appreciate being able to bring our fur babies too, as they are part of our family. Next time we will bring our bikes now knowing how bike friendly Manasota Key is! The house had perfect accommodations for a family of 3 and the shed with nice quality beach chairs, toys, surf boards, etc. was a welcomed treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect size for my husband and I. Great location, just steps away from the beach. The proximity to Stump Pass, restaurants and activities is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures don't do it justice!
The property was beautiful! Even closer to the beach than i was expecting. Standing in the driveway you can see the ocean. The beach is fantastic, clean and barely anyone there. The key has amazing restaurants and lots of boat/kayak rentals, plus a great gift shop. The property itself exceeded expectations. It was extremely clean, there wasn't a single bug spotted inside our entire stay. The kitchen is well equipt with dishes, as well as kitchen basics (coffee, salt, pepper, etc). There were plenty of extra sheets, towels and blankets. All the furniture was comfortable and not outdated like I saw in another review. We greatly appreciated the old florida charm. Scott was an amazing host! He was very courteous, gave great directions and was very responsive with any questions we had. We came for our honeymoon and stayed 6 days. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation on Manasota Key
Excellent location just steps from the Gulf Coast. Property was fantastic and Scott was an excellent host! Overall a great experience, will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The cottage was just as described. VERY short walk to the beach, Scott was very helpful and talked with us awhile the day after we arrived. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

amber p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beach house
The place is steps to a beautiful beach. Property was well kept and owner was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved it!!!!
We stayed in the 1/1 bungalow, which is all we needed. Scott, the host came by the morning after we got there and he was super friendly and helpful! He even invited us in to show us the big house, which we will be booking next time when we bring grandkids down! Beatific area, neighborhood, and very shirt walk to quite beach where we found an abundance of shark teeth and shells! WE WILL BE COMING BACK! THANK YOU SCOTT!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen A., Woodbine

Liked: Cleanliness
Ms
Perfect place for a couple. Close to beach and has all the accessories needed for the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach for grandchild
Had a great time with granddaughter on the beach even with record high temperatures..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

rick m., alburtis pa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to stay. Location location location
This is the second time we have stayed here. We love it. The place fits and suits our needs. It was clean, neat and stocked! The location is amazing. You would be hard pressed to find a better value. We will Be back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than pictures! Great location.
Place was very cute and much brighter than pictured. Scott called to check on us several times and had great suggestions on places to go. Would come back here for sure! You will love it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short beach vacation
The house is in an excellent location, steps to the beach. Scott was very quick in addressing any questions we had about the house. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Manasota Key
Beautiful property, very clean home, comfortable bed, A/C and fans work good. Beach was great, clear water and not crowded. Small but just right for 2 of us! Family staying in other rentals so we only had breakfast there. Wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annalea W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage in Paradise!
My husband and I spent a week at this cottage for our anniversary. Check in was easy and it was very clean and amply stocked with everything we needed for the week. Area is quiet and peaceful and we truly felt like we were in paradise. The owner was very nice and gracious and checked in with us to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. Would highly recommend this property and it’s adjoining unit. We will most definitely be returning. Thank you Scott for making our anniversary week such and wonderful and memorable experience!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Karen M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Small cottage not clean
When we arrived we immediately noticed the smaller cottage we rented was not clean. The unit was left opened and key and lockbox were broken. Coffee grounds left in coffeemaker, floors were dirty, kitchen counter not wiped down, silverware not washed thoroughly. The couch that was to be used was old and when you pulled out the sleeper bed it was a old stained mattress full of sand and shells. It was not useable. The blinds in the bedroom are not private and you can see right in the room from the house right next door. I called owner and advised the unit was left opened key was broken and reported the dirtiness and that we could not stay in the unit and we would have to make other arrangements for a place to stay. He offered to bring a blow up mattress but sleeping on the floor was not an option since the floors looked like they haven’t been cleaned for awhile and as much money paid who wants to sleep on the floor on a blow up mattress. The unit does have an old cottage feel but a bit dingy which would be fine if it was cleaner and you like that vibe. . He did ask me the next day to advise him of the issues so he could discuss with his cleaning lady. I responded with the issues and asked if he could refund me for some of the stay. He did not respond after that. The large house seems to be the good reviews on this site. The small unit is the one that seems to get the bad reviews and most reviews I read were accurate of the smaller unit. This could be a decent place if the furniture was clean, unit was cleaner and a little brighter.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice beach cottage
This cottage was perfect for our 4 night stay. Very close beach access; plenty of beach gear to use. Quiet, safe side street. Cottage had air conditioning that cooled the place quickly. The only negative we have is that the furniture is dated; couch was very uncomfortable to sit on. That would not stop us from staying there again, however.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic little place. Everything you need, umbrella, chairs, cooler, beach towels... bring your suit and take a few steps to the sand and shore. Shark's teeth are just waiting to be found. This little house was comfortable, clean and very reasonable for a perfect much needed vacation. Thank You Scott for everything!

10/10 Excellent

Phil C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Older Property
This is obviously an older property that has been refurbished. Very clean but maintenance is could be a little better. Quiet neighborhood. Beach nearby but not in view as accurately represented in the description.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug D., Rochester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Nice place, as described, and the beach is only a few steps away!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great informal beach place
Excellent overall. Scott was easy to reach and very responsive to questions. Short walk to the beach and great sunsets a definite plus! Unit was comfortable and clean and had everything we needed in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach cottage!
Very close to the ocean.Scott ,the owner, was always available to talk to. Quiet side street.The cottage had everything that was needed to cook with.Tropical like surroundings.We will be staying there again. Joe Steiner
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023