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Manasota Key Dream Beach House

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Heated pool in center of downstairs family living.
Quiet neighborhood and easy walk to the beach on a peaceful sand and shell road.
Downstairs Master King Bedroom with large Smart TV.
Downstairs Master King Bedroom with French doors that open to the deck and bath.
Large living room for family comfort opens to the pool deck and dining room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14334.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Englewood, FL
  • Sarasota National Golf Course
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Caspersen Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Downstairs Guest 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Guest 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Downstairs Living Room

2 Single Futons

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Family Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs Guest 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Guest

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Downstairs Master Bath

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

Half Bath

Soap · Toilet

Upstairs Guest Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Manasota Key Dream Beach House

Perfect Get-Away Beach Home for Families! Sleeps 12 to 14, Heated Pool & Spa.

This beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom beach home with 2 living rooms and extra Queen sleeper is truly a hidden treasure for having fun with family and friends by the beach! The kitchen is fully stocked for cooking and eating-in with your family and friends. Enjoy the screened-in lanai for family fun in the heated deck pool and outdoor grilling. Walk outside to the hot tub where you can soak while star gazing and watch the moon rise and fall!

This unique Key West-Style home is located in a quiet, beautifully landscaped neighborhood only 3-mins by car to Manasota Key Beach Park that features free parking and full bath house amenities. Or take a delightful 15-min walk with native Florida foliage along a quiet sand and shell road adjacent to Lemon Bay that takes you over the intracoastal to the exquisite Manasota Key Beach renowned for it's pre-historic shark teeth hunting.

This inviting and playful beach theme home offers all the amenities for a perfect family vacation that boasts a fully stocked kitchen for in-house cooking, granite kitchen counters, ceiling fans, new dishwasher, quality washer/dryer, stainless steel appliances, and 3 new HVAC’s with 3 adjustable Ecobee thermostats. Enjoy indoor vaulted ceilings with skylights and lounging areas.

All of the downstairs bedrooms open with double French doors onto the heated-pool deck and screened-in lanai with outdoor lounging and eating areas. Or walk out to the hot tub area where you can soak and relax.

The bedrooms, living room, and dining room are outfitted with hotel style latches for child safety. The open kitchen plan includes banquette seating with a large informal dining space that also opens onto the pool deck with over-sized double French doors. You’ll find an easy flow through the family room, dining room, kitchen and pool deck for family fun and entertainment. The house also features many quiet spaces for resting and restoring.

Walk up the classic yellow-pine stairs and enjoy the view from the floor-to-ceiling picture windows. The second story features a second family TV room/study/play area with pull-out sleeping couch. The 2 upstairs bedrooms feature a Queen bedroom with twin bed, and an over-sized King guest suite that offers privacy and seclusion with double doors over looking the large backyard. The backyard has plenty of room for play with just over half-an-acre providing uncommon privacy and living space in a beach-area home. This unique beach home is perfect for family gatherings!

The Manasota Key Beach Park offers beautiful beaches, boat launching, fishing, and collecting pre-historic shark teeth among other great local activities. We look forward to hosting you and your family group at the Manasota Key Dream Beach House.
Please feel free to reach out to us regarding your upcoming booking!

Property manager

Gwen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
4 pm check-in and 11am check-out are necessary to keep our 5 bedroom/ 4 bath home beautifully cleaned. Contact me to see if there is any wiggle room.
Bag and tie your garbage. Outside garbage and recycling cans must go to road on Thursdays for Friday 6am pickup. The next guest will need empty cans.
If you use the grill during your stay, please remember to Clean the Grill before you check-out

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Englewood 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.
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Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Blind Pass Beach - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Sarasota National Golf Course - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Venice Fishing Pier - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Venice Beach - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 16 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Metro Diner - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Manasota Key Dream Beach House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Manasota Key Dream Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Manasota Key Dream Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manasota Key Dream Beach House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Manasota Key Dream Beach House located?

This family-friendly Englewood holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lemon Bay and Manasota Beach. Blind Pass Beach and Lemon Bay Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 210 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Year 2

We were thrilled with the house and location last year, so returned for "year 2". The house is very functional for a larger family and accommodating to our needs. Love the short walk to the beach and surrounding neighborhood. Already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary S.

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

Big House with Key West Bibe

It was a huge place with a lot of charm. Walking to the beach is a real treat. The house has a lot to offer. The upstairs suite is perfect for family. Loved the stuffed animals for the kids.
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

david s.

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

Beach House Christmas

Very versatile accommodation, short stroll to the beach (1km), quiet, very pleasant area, light traffic, great area for running BTW.A house in which 12 of us aged 7 to 77, members of 3 families from 3 different countries and cultures never had a cross word in 2 whole weeks!!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret

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

XMass in FL with the family

This place was great. The lay out around the pool was really cool. The thing I loved most was how quiet the street and surrounding streets were. The short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LA

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

Great place and management

We rented this for our family for thanksgiving. Beds were amazing, had everything that you could need, management was attentive and helpful. Overall is was a great place to stay with all the comfort and fixings of your own home.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

crystal b.

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

Loved it!!!

It is a beautiful house with lots of room. We loved everything about it and would definitely stay here again. Thanks, Gwen for being a great host who responds quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Great family vacation home

First of all I want to thank Gwen for making this home available for us. Our plans changed drastically because our original rental was inhabitable after hurricane Milton. Gwen said we can make it work. We arrived a few days before our family. The sea decor in every room was beautiful. The upstairs area was so perfect for our three grandkids. They loved the space with the stuffed animals. Our mornings were so special sitting out on the front porch having our morning coffee enjoying the warm breeze. The days consist of the beach and pool. Spacious rooms throughout with plenty of kitchenware. Plenty of pool towels for everyone. Lots of pool toys, beach toys, chairs and beach umbrellas are all available. Great vacations go by quickly and this one sure did. We will be back. Thanks again Gwen
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Fantastic Beach getaway

A short drive to the beaches and downtown historic Venice for shopping. This house was great for 3 families with children. Plenty of room to hang out and to spread out. Location was nice on a dead end road. This is probably one of the best rentals we’ve stayed at to date.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Beautiful Florida home

What a beautiful home! So spacious . Plenty of room for ten adults and two children. The pool was awesome and we spent time in it every day! Would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan J G.

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

I loved the place

We really enjoyed the stay but we had to left before the last day because of the storm Debby. The only negative thing was the weather
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Great time and close to the beach- 4 miles

The location. accommodations, toys, books for kids, huge kitchen with all your needs, swimming pool, lots of towels/beach towels was great. Everyone said they would go back. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo A.

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

Perfect beach getaway for the whole family

Beautifully done property with everything you need. More than enough space, and activities for the entire family. The house itself is so amazing with all its unique features, and spacious layout. But the care and attention to detail put in by the host really show. Great location less than 20min from town, and beach within walking distance. The pool, grill, hot tub, disk golf, fully equipped kitchen, board games, cards, coloring books, multiple smart tv’s throughout, and book shelves full of every kind give you plenty to do if you just want a relaxing day in. Definitely booking a return trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Fabulous Property

This is a wonderful home. Gwen is great to work with. You get a reply quickly. Many amenities in this home! Can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

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

Perfect Family House

We stayed a week in this large, well appointed family house near Manasota Beach. Our family is aged 74 to 3 months. Each family enjoyed a spacious bedroom(2 with en-suite baths). The location is close to several nice beaches. However, our kids really enjoyed the pool that was surrounded by a nice deck (and a beer fridge). The kitchen is well supplied with cooking utensils and dishes. A propane grill is provided. Our Florida vacation coincided with 4 days of torrential rain. Luckily we could escape them by driving about an hour north to beaches and museums in St. Petersburg and Sarasota. Two water adventures were cancelled, but we still had fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moe M.

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

Excellent property

Very large home and great for kids and family vacations. Very close to beach, pool in screened in patio along with large yard. Excellent communication with owner. Thanks Gwen
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta H.

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

Spacious and perfect for our big family.

From swimming in the ‘just right for young children’ pool to visiting 3 different beaches all within a short drive with beautiful water and beaches covered with shells and fun to find sharks teeth, our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful family friendly home. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

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

Our new favorite short term rental

The house was immaculate. The pool and spa were both sparkling clean. All the mechanical systems in the house worked flawlessly, not always easy in a house of this size. It was obvious that our host Gwen‘s mission was that we enjoyed her house to its fullest. Gwen was personable, friendly and very accommodating. It was always pleasure communicating with her and her reply’s were always prompt. We had four couples staying in the house for five days and all they had to say were good things. This is the best managed house we have ever stayed in and is our new favorite short term rental.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Great stay!

Gwen was extremely responsive and welcoming from the start. The place was beautiful and we loved the living area, kitchen and breakfast nook. Lovely place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen w.

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

Nice cute bungalow

The house is very open bright and cheerful. The only negative is the front porch is disintegrating and the bedroom with three beds. The third bed is a trundle… Other than that the place was clean very bright well maintained serve our purpose well and my customers enjoyed themselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Spring Break 2024

Spring break has been a family tradition for many years. In years past, we've included parents (grandparents) and children (all adults now). After a several year break, we once again returned to Florida. One goal was locating a vacation home near our favorite beach. We extended our group to include a niece, husband and five children, so finding a house to accommodate 12 was a necessity. This house was perfect! It was large enough and the separation of bedrooms to common areas was great. There was plenty of space and never felt crowded. We found all the accommodations to keep us comfortable. We also enjoyed time on the patio and in the pool. The house is within walking distance of the beach, and became a daily event. The house is located on a quiet dead end road, and only a short drive for groceries or supplies. Gwen was very responsive to any questions or concerns, and was obvious that she cares about her guests. Just returned home, but are already looking forward to next year!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

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

Wonderful family vacation

We have been vacationing in Englewood for 10 years. This year we took the whole family. This property was perfect. There was easily enough room for everyone. The kids loved the pool. It’s on a nice quiet dead end street and walking distance to the beach. I highly recommend this property. Thank you to the property owner/manager. No issues with anything. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Great family vacation home

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful spacious home. We were a group of 7 adults and 5 children. Plenty of space for gathering and meals. We loved that the sleeping areas were away from the shared spaces. We appreciated the convenient laundry and the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals. Gwen responded quickly to any questions. We loved the quiet walkable neighborhood and the pleasant neighbors. And of course, the proximity to the beach and the wonderful weather was the icing on the cake. We all thoroughly enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey Z.

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

Beautiful and spacious

This house is very spacious. We had plenty of room for 4 couples. 15 minute walk to the beach. Gwen was very prompt with any questions that we had before and during our stay. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Winter Escape!

This property was the perfect escape from winter! The house is even bigger than we expected and worked perfectly for our group of 4 couples. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the many local beaches, including being able to walk to Manasota Beach from the house. We walked there to watch the sunset many evenings before dinner. The house had everything we needed - a kitchen with all the essentials to cook meals, a nice kitchen table for playing games, and lots of seating in the family room where we watched the Super Bowl. The beds were very comfortable. This house is also a great central location to explore the west coast of Florida - we shopped picturesque Venice Avenue one day, went to the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, and found lots of sharks teeth at the beaches. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Beautiful home!

Clean, all of the amenities of home, spacious, comfortable and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

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