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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 247 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Englewood, FL
  • Englewood Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Blind Pass Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY!

Welcome to Starfish Stays. Walk to beach access! This renovated Key West inspired studio is setting the standard on Manasota Key as one of eight units at Starfish Stays on the unique Manasota Key of Southwest Florida.

Starfish stays is an easy 5 minute walk jaunt to the beach for gorgeous morning walks, shell and shark teeth collecting, swimming, sitting under an umbrella, basking in the sun or watching the most beautiful sunsets of the Gulf. Plenty of complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels in the unit. Two custom built outdoor showers hit the spot to rinse away the sand and salt. We make it easy for you to relax and enjoy your vacation.

The fantastic Stump Pass is 3 miles south of the property. Here you can fish, hike the nature trails, launch a boat or kayak or just relax on the secluded beach. Stump Pass is an excellent location for finding shark teeth. Parking is only $3 per day.

Blind Pass is one mile north on the key. There are nature trails, docks for fishing, kayak launches, and playground and picnic areas. There are public restrooms and outdoor showers as well as more beautiful beaches. Parking is free here and abundant.

Starfish Stays was completely renovated inside and out. Our property features 8 total vacations units. 2D is brand new and was completed April 2020. Everything is new down to the stainless appliances, queen size bed and custom countertop. Starfish 2D boasts a brand new queen bed.. We offer a fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom, and all linens.

Please note: The maximum number of guests in 2D is two (2) persons (children included).

Starfish Stays has eight units on the same property! Four two bedroom units, 3 studios, and a one bedroom unit. We can accommodate larger groups in several units.

We have our own private beach access, a TWO minute walk to the sand. Looking to avoid the big beach crowds? Our private beach is wide, sandy and PRIVATE.

During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Englewood Beach. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Englewood Beach and 3 minutes by foot from Lemon Bay
This apartment offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Englewood apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Scot Hill

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet 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.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Well behaved dogs.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Starfish Stays 2D NEW on the Key Private Beach Access

BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Manasota Key Rental
Wife and I visited for the first time after the hurricanes. Place was exactly as advertised. Nice relaxing long weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon/vacation
Starfish Stays was amazing! We were booked with another VRBO that had to cancel due to an emergency. Found this gem and was glad! Has everything you need! Especially for a long stay. Will definitely be back. Loved that you use your cell phone tolock and unlock
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Great place to stay. Check-in process very easy and host was easy to communicate with. Beach was awesome… lots of shark teeth, husband caught fish, saw dolphins and manatees, even an Iguana. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love this place!
This is our second stay at the same place and same unit. We absolutely love everything about this place. We will see you again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend get away!
The property was clean and just as described we have stayed here before and again it was every thing we wanted and was a great weekend. We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jill G., Bartlett, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Good location and private beach was nice once we found it. Be sure to get pictures or you’ll never find it! Bed was not very comfortable but unit was very clean and they provided nice beach supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lil beach condo
We loved how close we were to the beach. It was beautiful, so nice. We loved that we weren't near the major public beaches and were more secluded. We slept great and had everything we needed in the kitchen when cooking. The owners were amazing communicating and we would love to book another trip back with our kids or pets next time!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and convenient
Apartment 2D was clean and had plenty of room for the two of us. It was only 1.5 miles from the nearest restaurants and 2 miles from the southern access bridge to Manasota Key. The kitchen was nicely equipped and had a full size fridge. It was roughly a couple-hundred-yard walk to both the gulf and bay, but access to both felt somewhat intrusive as we had to navigate property easements to get there. The outdoor shower just outside the apartment door was great! A bathroom exhaust fan would be a nice addition, and we notified the owner that the television appeared was kaput. All things considered, we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

edwin c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, quaint, cozy
Cute cozy studio. Only big enough for two. This unit is on the first floor so you can hear the footsteps of the renters above you. Also, finding the beach access is a bit difficult. You have to cross the street and walk along a busted up wood fence, careful with the broken down pieces on the ground, some have screws/nails sticking up. Just beyond the fence you cut over to your right and onto another rental property. Continue walking along the fence line until you get to the beach. It is a beautiful, quiet , private beach. We found several sharks teeth. All and all we had a wonderful stay. Also pet friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay . Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the unit, the overall property. And the location.
We were happy with everything provided inside the unit. Happy to see a full size refrigerator and a spacious bathroom. The outside area was a nice place to hang out. We were happy about the washer and dryer too! The best thing was the proximity to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Tammy G.

Not Dog Friendly
There was no grassy areas to walk my dogs. There was nothing to do with my dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lana T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay! Very clean! Thank you for the Starfish beach bag and tumbler!!
Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Laureen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Starfish Stays
We enjoyed our 3 day stay at Starfish Stays- clean, well-appointed, quiet. Stephanie was very friendly and extremely helpful with the locking mechanism. We had great difficulty with the August Home password and locking mechanism. It wasn't until the next day did it all get sorted out. Not a good way to start our vacation. The key pad system is so much easier. A great place and location on Manasota Key.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful, relaxing stay!!!
We had such a great time!!! The owners were absolutely wonderful to work with!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break 2023
The apartment was great. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy & Tidy
Very nice well appointed studio room. Clean and equipped with all necessities and more. Gated beach access right across the street. Stayed 10 days in Unit 2D. Would return.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S., Caledonia

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place - our second time booking!
This was my second time staying at the property and loved it just as much as the first time. It's a great location, has great wifi (for remote work), is super clean, and has very convenient access to the beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
Couldn't have asked for a better trip. Quiet and peaceful! Will definitely stay here again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a very nice place and a great location
the location was great and it was a very nice clean Place. the TV didn't work half the time I was there I had to call somebody about it and the fire pit didn't work either so I wasn't able to enjoy myself outside in the sitting area but besides that it was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful and extremely clean. Had everything you could possibly need. Hosts were very communicative beforehand to set you up for success and quickly replied during the visit. Can’t wait to stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Weekend Get Away
Nice spot for a get away. As advertised property and owners very responsive to questions. Great spot for private beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Accommodations
This property was exactly as described and exceeded our expectations in numerous ways. Kitchen was stocked with everything you need and the Keurig was much better than a coffee pot! The bath and beach towels were of the highest quality! One of the owners was present when we checked in to assist with any issues. Beach chairs and umbrella were available and the beach was only a two minute walk as described. We would definitely stay here again! PS, thanks for the gifts that were provided on arrival!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paula was very helpful with checking in early.
My only issue was with accessing the unit with the phone app door lock . At times it wouldn't connect with the lock on the door! Then would connect after the 8-10 attempts! Otherwise we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022