Lemoness -- 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, heated pool, 1/2 mile from Manasota Key Beach!

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Master Bedroom with private bath, walk-in closet, and private deck.

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10288.0 sq m

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Englewood, FL

Sarasota National Golf Course
‪12 min drive‬
Venice Beach
‪15 min drive‬
Caspersen Beach
‪17 min drive‬
Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Large upstairs bedroom

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Small Upstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Lemoness is a lovely, quiet place to experience the fullness of a Florida vacation. It's not the typical Florida vacation rental property, which are nice, but all very much alike. Lemoness is different. It has character and charm. It's It's a restored 50 year old, two-story house featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a large galley kitchen, and a Florida room, which combines a dining area as well as reading and conversation lounges. An upstairs deck accessed by the master bedroom, is a great place to enjoy the sunrise with coffee, sunset with wine, and the stars with your sweetie. You can also sit in the under the pergola out front, and drink your favorite beverage by the herb garden while enjoying the fragrances of lavender, rosemary, and other herbs.

This spacious house is decorated in an eclectic style, with comfort and ease of living in mind. There are many spaces to gather together and celebrate, eat or play games, and spaces to curl up with a good book, listen to music, play music, or create art. There is a fully fenced backyard for the kids and pets.

It has a 50'x50' lanai, which covers a 16'x32' solar and heat-pump heated pool, which keeps the pool warm, except during unusually long periods of cloud cover or chilly weather. (NOTE: Heat pumps must occasionally and routinely defrost in order to operate. However, they have difficulty defrosting when temperatures dip below the mid fifties. Unfortunately, this may happen for a few days at any time during December through February. This means the pool water may drop to the upper 60s or low 70s. This does not occur every Winter, and so far it lasts only a few days when it does occur. ) You can hang out by the pool in the day or evening with tables with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a propane grill.

It is a short ½ mile walk to Manasota Key - down the shell road and over a draw-bridge overlooking the Lemon Bay. Manasota Key Beach has all the facilities that you need to make your beach day or evening sunset a complete pleasure -- great sunsets, great walks. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available for your use. Four antique but serviceable beach cruiser bicycles are also available

The travel magazine, Conde Naste, referred to Englewood, Florida, as the "best family-friendly vacation town" in the USA (2013). It is said to represent "Old Florida", and the same can be said of Lemoness.

Property manager

Charles Brooks

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Must be potty-trained & supervised to enter pool.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Additional fee for pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Allowed outside the house.

(1) Caution! Do not walk on the roof, enter the garage, or climb on the structures. Use the pool at your own risk. Supervise kids around the pool.

(2) It's a quiet residential neighborhood with strict local noise ordinances, so keep the music and noise levels down, especially after 10:00 p.m.

(3) Use the hose in front or back of the house. to remove sand before entering the house or using the pool, tubs, and sinks.

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Venice Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Englewood Recreation Center or CoolToday Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Englewood, FL

What's nearby

Blind Pass Beach - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Sarasota National Golf Course - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
Venice Fishing Pier - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
Venice Beach - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
Caspersen Beach - 17 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Lemoness -- 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, heated pool, 1/2 mile from Manasota Key Beach! have a pool?

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

Is Lemoness -- 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, heated pool, 1/2 mile from Manasota Key Beach! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lemoness -- 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, heated pool, 1/2 mile from Manasota Key Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lemoness -- 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, heated pool, 1/2 mile from Manasota Key Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lemoness -- 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, heated pool, 1/2 mile from Manasota Key Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lemon Bay and Manasota Beach. Lemon Bay Park and Blind Pass Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

30 March 2025

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Lemoness review

Big house. Well stocked

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany L.

27 March 2025

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

1 March 2025

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

Great place just a short walk or drive to the beach

We enjoyed our stay. Never missed a beautiful sunset over the ocean. The house was very roomy, equipped with everything we needed, and indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. Given the opportunity we would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mindaugas P.

22 December 2024

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

22 June 2024

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Tranquil, spacious, fun!

I stayed with my children and my inlaws. Despite the storms, we had a wonderful stay because the home was so spacious and had so much to do. Plenty of seating areas to talk, do puzzles , board games, music, sunbathing, have coffee, etc. Pool games and bicycles! The pool was such a great addition because the ocean was too rough to swim in (but very close by). The house was very clean and had so many amenities. We lacked for nothing. I would love to stay here again in the future. I appreciate all of the love and care that have been put into this home!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene V.

16 May 2024

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Lemoness II

This was our second stay at Lemoness and we enjoyed it just as much as the first. The house is spacious yet homey and comfortable, it’s like a big cottage. It is well-stocked. We love the saltwater pool. The beach is only a half-mile away which is so convenient but sometimes it’s just hard to pull yourself away from the pool. We like the location because the neighborhood is unbusy and quiet and good for dog wallking. The location is convenient to both Venice and Englewood. It’s a perfect respite from winter for us and our two golden retrievers. See ya in February for the next sequel!

Stayed 59 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R., Watertown, NY

2 February 2024

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Great stay!

This is our second time renting Lemoness. It is perfect for a group our size. It’s a beautiful home near our favorite beach. It’s well stocked with everything you would need. Our host, Charles was very responsive to any question we had. We can’t wait to go there again.

Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy s., Willow street pa USA

25 November 2023

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Spacious House

Wonderful home with spacious rooms. The kitchen was well stocked and the owner had thoughtful touches everywhere. It was very charming. The pool was excellent! I would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy N.

8 November 2023

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Quiet and relaxing

For being so close to the beach this a very quiet and relaxing neighborhood

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

16 July 2023

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Second,but not last timers.

Check in was simple, since we've been here before. The pool was used twice daily by the entire family. There was more than enough pool toys/floats to keep us entwrtained. The kitchen has LOTS of cups glasses and plates. The front deck hose was also used twice daily, because we went to the gulf twice daily. We'll stay here again if the host will have us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer R.

5 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

We were so excited about our stay but left after 3 days. The home is super cool. Our kids spent a ton of time in the music/art room and we loved how close to the beach it was. But on our second night my husband went down to the kitchen at about midnight to find dozens of cockroaches covering the kitchen. We had seen a few during the day and were a little weary but convinced ourselves it was just “palmetto bugs.” They were not. We had hundreds of dollars invested in an activity the next morning and promised ourselves we’d take care of it when we finished so we didn’t ruin it for our kids. The property manager was responsive and we waited for the owner to reach out. He was apologetic but said his family had just been down and noticed the bugs. He offered us half of our money back, to send someone out and for us to continue to stay. We didn’t feel like we could. We didn’t want to risk taking cockroaches back home with us. So we left. While packing our food from the kitchen there were so many roaches darting. We ended up throwing away everything in the pantry that had been opened loosing lots of money in food and had to repurchase. Then we had to find a new place to stay which cost more money and inconvenience. The home needs love. The cage has been broken for years. Go back and read the reviews. There are air fresheners everywhere because it smells. Rot around door frames and the pool is full of bugs every morning. Spending your money on a home that is loved and taken care of

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Darlene V.

12 May 2023

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🍋As you know, we loved our stay🍋!!

Lemoness is the essence of eclecticness, kind of a cottagey feel. Lemoness isn’t for everybody. It isn’t perfect, but, it was perfect for us, our two goldens, and our guests. The house is spacious, homey, and comfy. A great place for a family vacation with plenty of room for everyone. The pool deck/cage is also very large and quite private. The 16’x32’ saltwater pool was wonderful, so wonderful that we didn’t go to the beach as much as usual (even though it was only a 1/2 mile away). Our young golden never wanted to get out, literally. The pool cage was damaged during hurricane Ian as were most in the area. It was still being repaired which is difficult to do when they have guests. It will be reattached to the house to minimize those flying pests. The neighborhood is very quiet and yet not too far from town no matter which way you go. The Venice dog beach is 15-20 minutes away. Charles, the owner, was super. James, the caretaker, is a peach. Communication with both was excellent. They were timely and responsive to our questions and needs. See you next year!

Stayed 60 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A., Ontario, Canada

13 March 2023

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A special Floridian home in a lovely, very quiet neighbourhood.

Great home for a group, lots of space for everyone. Very well equipped and very quick response from owner for any questions. Location is perfect, short walk to beach and pool is great. Our second time staying here.

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R., Watertown, NY

28 January 2023

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Excellent stay!

This property was as advertised. Beautiful house and great location. Very well stocked with anything you would need. Plenty of room for everyone. We all had a great time!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney H.

11 January 2023

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Beautiful home, great location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lemoness and would eagerly book again! It’s a beautiful home with plenty of space. The location is just perfect with just a 2 min. drive to Manasota Key Beach. We visited 3 other nearby beaches and Manasota Key was our favorite. It was not overly crowded and we found tons of shark teeth! The only advice I would offer would be; if you have young boys (we have 4 ) you might want to walk the home prior to them coming in. There are several topless or mostly exposed mermaids as decor throughout the home. Easy to hide until you leave.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

30 December 2022

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Place was as described. Old Florida. A lot of nature. Very quiet. Close to hustle and bustle.

Large place. Plenty of space. Room for large groups and nooks for quiet time. Older place but very clean and everything worked. Still has storm damage but understandable

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Mike & Lisa S.

8 December 2022

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Reunion Trip

Great location and a much bigger house than what we were expecting from the pictures. Very timely responses from the property manager. Very clean house and enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Lorraine D., Germany

8 September 2022

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

The house is charming and we could see the work put into it,but there is a difference between charm

and character and broken and neglected.There are damages on the floor in the florida room which could easily be tripping hazzards.One of the sliding doors leading to the pool was extremly difficult to open and there were weeds growing in the doorway as well as all over the area.The private entrance for the downstairs bedroom couldn’t be used,because there were plants all over and stuff laying around right in front of the door.The house was not locked when we arrived.There has been dishes on the countertop as well as in the dishwasher,and laundry in the dryer.We’ve been in many vacation rentals and never experienced something like this.The coffee machine was disgusting and needed a deep cleaning before the first use as well.On the table next to the pool was a full ashtray,we were starteld to see this not only because we‘re travelling with children.The cushions were laying around all over the place being wet and dirty.The pool hasn‘t been cleaned prior to our stay,chemicals were way of and out of balance which could lead to skin irritations.The caretaker did‘t introduce himself,ignored us when we went outside to talk to him and replied with the words „You think so?!“when we kindly told him that the barbecues where so dirty that we couldn’t use them.His cleaning efforts were ridicoulos.The pool area hasn‘t been cleaned or at least swiped and the condition of the cage is more than awful.This has nothing to do with the houses old floridian charm.It is damaged everywhere.Next to the door leading to the garage whole sections of screen were missing.All around the cage the bottom part of the screen wasn‘t attached to the ground.Next to the door leading into the garden a big part of the screen is ripped as well(mosquitos+animals could enter easily) Another disappointment was the non-existing upstairs deck.The owner wrote about roof construction but not about a missing deck.We especially picked this house because of that deck,to rest and grab a drink while watching the sunset.The owner was difficult to get in touch with.He didn‘t responded for days.We left the property after one night,cleaned everything and even mopped the floor,but he refused refunding us in a proper way.He insisted that the issues mentioned above were all minor in nature and our complaints are the result of the house not suiting our personal taste.Since we travel to Florida almost every year for the last two decades,we‘re able to say that the overall conditions were way below standard.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sue J.

23 July 2022

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Lovely Lemoness five minutes from beach

This house is perfect for families or groups. 5 minutes from the beach, quiet neighborhood and stocked with everything you would need. Had a fridge problem and the owner was right on it. The pool was wonderful after returning from the beach. Pool screening and area needs some upgrading but otherwise great! The inside with 4 bedrooms was beautifully decorated with plenty of towels, toilet paper, paper towels, spices, beach equipment, games and dvds. Close to restaurants, Manasota Key and Venice. Would defintely return for another say.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

13 July 2022

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Great Place!

Very clean house and awesome pool! Loved our stay!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

25 June 2022

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Not a lemon.

Lemoness was perfect for my family. Close enough to the beach and with a pool for the days when the gulf was a little too choppy for kids. The Florida room was a perfect area to cool down after a swim, but not too cold to give you a chill. There were some leftover supplies from the previous guests (or host) and were left some supplies for the next visitors. Great place for a Florida vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler K.

11 June 2022

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Property is as described

We enjoyed how close to the beach this was, the pool was nice , everything was clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

10 May 2022

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Laid Back Lemoness

Our group appreciated the spaciousness of Lemoness. The property is very well equipped, and located so conveniently to area activities. We found the Lemoness property description to be accurate. The quintessential beach house!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Raelene M.

25 April 2022

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Beautiful house and location

Let’s start with first impressions- the house was exactly as pictured. The pergola out front with jasmine flowers was astonishing. The most beautiful place on the property and the smell was awesome, especially in the morning. The other landscaping looks like it could use a nice touch up and refresh, especially around the sides and back- it was overgrown for sure. Stone walkway to the house was perfect. The layout of the house is awesome for larger groups. 1 large bedroom downstairs just off the kitchen with a bathroom across the hall and laundry room down the hall. The kitchen was large enough to cook in. Fully stocked with everything we needed including spices- most places don’t have these. There were small bugs in the kitchen we had to kill throughout our stay so we did rinse things before using and didn’t keep any food on the counter. There’s a very large sunroom with an AC off the kitchen leading to the pool. This is a large space with the large dining table and sitting area. We didn’t use the front living room much, which had the TV. We couldn’t get the remote to work but didn’t fret over it. There’s a cute music room/den the kids loved. There’s 3 bedrooms upstairs, one master with a good size bathroom and walk in, another normal size bedroom and a large bedroom with 2 queen beds which I shared with my kids. Lots of ample closet space too! The AC pumped out perfectly cold air, a little too cold the first night! When we arrived, the pool had a lot of sediment in it and was green. We weren’t able to swim in it for a few days which the kids had a hard time with because that was the whole reason we got the house. It took a couple of days for the cleaning to finish up and Charles made it right. The caretaker lives literally next to the pool so that was a bit awkward but not a huge deal. The pool is also perfect for kids- my 4 year old could touch in the shallow end! The kids had so much fun in it. The lanai was broken in 1 spot and eventually fixed. Other parts could have used maintenance and cleaning. It was also weird it wasn’t fully connected to the house like most others I’m used to (it wasn’t flush to the house which let it mosquitoes). The house is on a preserve so there’s lots of wildlife- turtles, snakes, spiders, other weird bugs and the obvious lizards. The kids really enjoyed seeing and watching a lot of it. Overall the house is great. Could use some deep cleaning. We recommend it for sure.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

26 March 2022

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Great location

We enjoyed our trip… the house was large enough for 10 and was a short walk to the beach. The manager was very attentive and took care of everything.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Charles Brooks

Charles is a retired industrial psychologist and college teacher. He is a professional musician and singer, and he is considered a virtuoso on the harmonica. He headlines at the Northside Tavern in Atlanta, Georgia., one of the premier Blues Dives in the USA He occasionally performs in the Sarasota area and elsewhere.
Charles bought this house, because it's a fun place to hang out with family, grand kids, and friends. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We visited a friend in the area, and knew at once it was the place to retire and enjoy the good life.

What makes this property unique

It's a bit quirky and charming; the location is quiet, but convenient to so much; the size of the house is perfect for family vacations; it has big pool for the big groups, the view is very nice, it is so near to the beach. It is also nice that Lemoness is not the typical modern stucco one-story house. It has character, and it says, "Lets have fun!"

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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3 bathrooms

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