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Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool!

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Free shared use of our kayaks to explore a natural wonderland of Lemon Bay's glorious waters - dolphins often spotted and sometimes manatee
Just 1 minute walk to our gorgeous neighborhood beach which is delightfully uncrowded
Shaken not stirred.  Get a taste of ultra-charming Teeny Martini!  When you plan to be enjoying the gorgeous Florida beaches & don't need much space to retreat - Teeny Martini is typically blue starfish most affordable options, yet completely updated with guests' maximum comfort in mind.
Absolutely breathtaking sunsets just 1 minute walk to our neighborhood beach access on the picturesque Gulf of Mexico
Open-concept beach studio with the comforts of home.  Just about 200 square foot studio -perfect when you plan to be out and about enjoying the beach & just need a clean comfy attractive spot to sleep & unwind.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 419.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Englewood, FL
  • Englewood Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Blind Pass Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Living room 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool!

New Property! In prime Manasota Key beach location, talented interior designer created super cute "Teeny Martini" 207 sq ft private studio with full bed, modern kitchenette nook & full sofa sleeper. Walk only 1 minute until your toes are in Gulf of Mexico at delightfully uncrowded beach! 5 walk to Stump Pass. Longer walk or free shuttle to good restaurants with live music. On-site Swim Spa with waterfall & massage therapy jets & popular outdoor pingpong in common area. Spot dolphins with free shared use of Kayaks. Peaceful quiet island area.
We are professional hosts with more than two decades of caring hospitality experience and numerous happy repeat guests with glowing reviews. Teeny Martini is the newest place at the popular Blue Starfish Cottages on gorgeous Manasota Key.

FREE AMENITIES GALORE!

Each of our places at Blue Starfish Cottages has a free high-speed WIFI and new Smart TV's. Beach towels, folding beach chairs, Sand toy set & all linens provided. Charcoal grills (guest to provide own charcoal).

Free use of our Laundry Room in between Casa Pina Colada at 115 Friendship Lane & Casa Sangria at 117 Friendship Lane. Free shared use of Swim Spa with waterfall and massage therapy jets in our Tropical Courtyard pool area. Free use of fun self-serve Tiki Bar area. Plenty of comfy outdoor seating, lounge chairs, patio tables with island-vibe thatched Tiki umbrellas, & tropical plants will assure you that you are now officially on Island Time! Cheers!

Free shared use of our 2 kayaks (for age 21 & up) to explore picturesque Lemon Bay. Dolphins often spotted & sometimes manatee and lots of interesting shorebirds.

Coffee lovers we've got you covered with BOTH a Keurig-style coffee maker & a traditional coffee maker plus a tea kettle & blender to whip up your favorite beach bev!

Like hotels - we supply "starter supplies" - toilet paper, folded paper towels, sample size coffee, tea, etc. to get you going -- then there's a Dollar Tree nearby or grocery stores if you want additional supplies.

We have many happy repeat guests we are proud to say. Enjoy!

Our fantastic housekeeper & reliable maintenance team live close by if an important issue comes up. We have a very thorough Guest Guide Binder in family room plus a cool digital guest guide (link emailed to you in advance so you can start planning your trip right away) with lots of very helpful tips.

Please be sure to review Guest Guide at arrival with your entire group to get the most out of your vacation, to review safety info/house rules & to answer most common questions. The new digital guest guide has a very cool free "AI Trip Planner" feature that we just tried out and we think you will LOVE IT! Happy vacay planning:)

Location, location, location! We offer the perfect Manasota Key location on a quiet cute island street. Low-key respectful guests only as this is a nice quiet beach community so you can sleep well. Walk in 4 different directions to stunning beach, picturesque Lemon Bay, nature wonderland of Stump Pass Park & fun island restaurants often with live music!

"Teeny Martini" is part of the charming Blue Starfish Cottages with access to all amenities provided in common areas of Blue Starfish Cottages - yet is enjoys it's own separate, private interior space. (similar to a nice condo beach community)
* WELCOME! Guests have access to entire Teeny Martini studio & all of Blue Starfish Cottages' on-site common-area amenities!

*YOUR DOOR CODE: Your front door code which works on your dates is included in your welcome info emailed to you prior to your stay. After you make reservations, be on lookout for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" - with arrival details including door code. Please check your email spam file for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" if you still aren't seeing it.

* PARKING: Important- Only 1 car parking per place -no exceptions. (neighborhood firm rule). Sorry no boats or oversized vehicles & No visitor parking - please plan to meet up with friends/relatives at area restaurants or at the public beaches which have parking lots & changing areas.

* YOUR PARKING SPOT: Teeny Martini parking spot is to left of Casa Sangria located at 117 Friendship Lane & to the left of ping-pong area. Park in furthest left river rock parking spot right in front of the tall white fence with "Martini or Teeny Martini" sign. - Walk toward the sandy side yard area and you will see "Teeny Martini" entrance on your right. It's entry door is on the side of the Casa Sangria building at 117 Friendship Lane. Enjoy!

* NOTE: TVs typically "on" at arrival. We have friendly reminder signs up throughout the property to ensure property rule compliance & to promote a peaceful safe relaxing environment for our nice community.

** REVIEW OUR SUPER HELPFUL GUEST GUIDE TO SUPER CHARGE YOUR VACAY: Please review guest guide binder & new online GUEST GUIDE offered prior to trip - with very cool "AI Trip Planner" free feature! It's like having your own concierge! Please review Guest Guides with your group at onset of your stay as it will answer most questions & give you the best vacay experience:)
** Bringing your own car or renting a car is the most common way to get to and from Manasota Key. A free, easy bridge gets you quickly on and off beautiful Manasota Key. The south end bridge is the closest to us.

** If you prefer to not drive, you can use Uber/Lyft or Hosts can recommend a reliable airport pick up car service that our family uses. We have bike rental option in Guest Guide binder in family room.

** Stumpy's Free ride is a very popular, easy to use tip-based shuttle service to restaurants & around Manasota Key.

** Once you arrive, our nice spacious neighborhood beach is just a 2-minute quick walk! Lemon Bay only a 1-minute quick walk! Stump Pass State Beach Park is the #1 ranked local attraction & we are so lucky to be only a 5-minute walk to Stump Pass. A longer 8-minute walk to Englewood Public Beach to popular free beach yoga, 5 popular Key restaurants with live tropical music, big beach playground, reasonably priced water sports rentals - parasailing, sunset cruises etc.

Property manager

Amy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- HEALTH & SAFETY RULE: our housekeeper has a SEVERE pet allergy so we cannot accept any animals. we have common areas she needs to be at.
Before booking this property -Guests agree to read, understand and adhere to the Liability Waiver at the end of our Listing Description
- $350 fine for evidence of smoking and for pet violations & face immediate eviction.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Caspersen Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Englewood Recreation Center or CoolToday Park.
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Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Englewood Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lemon Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blind Pass Beach - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Lemon Bay Park - 11 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lock & Key Restaurant & Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lickity Split Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Farlows On The Water - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool! have a pool?

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

Is Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Englewood Beach, Lemon Bay and Stump Pass Beach State Park. Cedar Point Environmental Park and Englewood South Inlet are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

Nice place

This place was perfect for a couple but there is no way that 2 couples could stay there. So I would recommend it 2 people anytime!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Great Location, Cozy Stay, but a Few Challenges

I had a wonderful time staying at this rental on Manasota Key. The location is absolutely perfect—just a short walk to some great bars and restaurants, making it really convenient for dining out and enjoying the local scene.The space itself is quite small, measuring only around 200 square feet. It was perfect for me as a solo traveler, but I’m not sure how four people could comfortably stay there unless it was just for sleeping. It might be a bit cramped for more than one or two guests, depending on what you're looking for in terms of space.There were a few hiccups during the check-in process. I didn’t receive the check-in instructions initially, and after reaching out, I was informed they had been sent, though I never received them until I called. A smoother communication process here would have been appreciated.Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to use the kayaks provided, as they were too heavy for me to carry alone to the bay. It would have been nice if they were more easily accessible or if there was help available for getting them to the water.On the positive side, the pool area was great—although small, it was perfect for cooling off and relaxing after a day out.Overall, it was a good stay, but I think it’s best suited for solo travelers or couples who don’t mind a smaller space.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine p.

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

Teeny martini

Had a great time!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
My rental was canceled but arrangements were made for another location north of my original reservation. Was very happy with everything that was done for my stay. Communication was great. Would stay at my new location again. Thank you for the help for a nice vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

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

Teeny Martini

So cute and cozy! Perfect location for a beach getaway. Teeny Martini looked just like the pictures! Great communication, accommodations at an awesome price. I would recommend a stay at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody P.

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

Quiet beach place

This is our second time staying on this property. We love having kayaks on the left and the beach on the right. We grilled out and had a great time. We'll be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Amy

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Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests