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WALK TO GULF BEACH ACCESS! BEAUTIFUL STUDIO. Starfish Stays 2C. Dog friendly.

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Living area
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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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
  • Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

WALK TO GULF BEACH ACCESS! BEAUTIFUL STUDIO. Starfish Stays 2C. Dog friendly.

Welcome to Starfish Stays. Our little piece of paradise is located about 5 mins to a pristine private beach on the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This totally 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 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 grounds of Starfish feature a beautiful pergola complete with gas fire pit, bbq, cornhole games and seating for eight! This apartment also has an outside deck with seating.

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. 2C is brand new and was completed November 2020. Everything is new down to the stainless appliances, queen size bed and custom countertop. Starfish 2C boasts a brand new queen bed and a sofa bed w/ upgraded brand new memory foam full size mattress for added comfort. We offer a fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom, and all linens.

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.

Property manager

Scot Paula Hill
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 2 pets total)
We allow well behaved doggies!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We strictly adhere to our cancelation policy. Changes to the policy will not be available. We do not have any weather or environmental guarantees.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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 apartment 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 going on at Englewood Recreation Center, or consider a night out at Venice Train Depot. 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

  • Lemon Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Englewood Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Blind Pass Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Lemon Bay Park - 12 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lock & Key Restaurant & Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Englewood Moose Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WALK TO GULF BEACH ACCESS! BEAUTIFUL STUDIO. Starfish Stays 2C. Dog friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at WALK TO GULF BEACH ACCESS! BEAUTIFUL STUDIO. Starfish Stays 2C. Dog friendly. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WALK TO GULF BEACH ACCESS! BEAUTIFUL STUDIO. Starfish Stays 2C. Dog friendly. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WALK TO GULF BEACH ACCESS! BEAUTIFUL STUDIO. Starfish Stays 2C. Dog friendly. located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Lemon Bay and Englewood Beach. Blind Pass Beach and Stump Pass Beach State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was even more beautiful in person! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha C.

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

Fun in the sun

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely property. It was very clean and the outside hangout area was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Carol I.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Starfish

It was a beautiful unit that had everything. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

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

Beautiful apartment!

Property is beautiful! We very much enjoyed our stay :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Manasota stay

Check in quick and easy. Great location,property in great shape and very clean. Everything we needed for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

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

Great for family with pets

Owners and property manager, Stephanie, are responsive and helpful. Great location and you will enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ravn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great place, close to beach.

Great place for a short stay, steps to the beach, friendly staff. Check in app was a bit of a challenge. Front porch/deck was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

KAREN K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Manatee Key Stay

The accommodations were great. The beach access was not what we expected based on pictures. The property folks were very good at responding to email questions quickly. Overall a good experience. We'd stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ma Charity P.

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

Very pleased.

I was skeptical because it was like a last minute trip, but to my surprise, the room was clean .the people there were nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Englewood

Very nice inside and staff (Linda) was so kind and welcoming. Street is a little rough. Nice beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

brad w.

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

Great Property

Nice, clean updated studio apartment. The deck was a positive. Short walk to beach. Very prompt and effective communication with property owner. Very helpful property manger at check in. We will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Peaceful beach stay

What a GREAT place! We just bought a home on the gulf and needed a place to stay while I did the inspection. Paula and Scott do a FABULOUS job with decorating and cleanliness! It’s a perfect place by yourself, with your significant other, and most perfect for a girls weekend! Thank you for the great experience! XO
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mindy H.

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

Peaceful bliss

This was the perfect little getaway for our family. Everyone had a great time even the dogs. Cutest place ever, they thought of everything that you could possibly need. My only critique is that the bed was very hard, took a day to get used to! Some people like firm mattresses! Thank you for thinking of all the little touches!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Perfection!

The unit I stayed in, was perfect in every way for me. I needed a time out, for a few days, in a beautiful setting, and my expectations, were met. The location, is perfect, I felt very comfortable, ordering food, or driving to pick something up. Everything, from the beach, shops, food, etc, is nearby. Noise was non-existent, neighbors seemed friendly. The unit was very up to date, and clean. I made use of the laundry unit provided, and couldn't find anything, that wasn't as described. I found everything about the place, relaxing and just what I needed. I would gladly go back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Vacation Made Easy

Studio apartment setup with wood deck on side of unit. [Not all units have the wood deck]. Stephanie the property manager onsite when we arrived. Stephanie was great and answered all our questions and more on the unit and private beach access. Place was perfect and comfortable with everything we needed if we ate in and for the beach. All we had to do was show up and enjoy our time off. Next trip to the Florida West Coast we will only stay at this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

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

The Best Time Ever!

We decided to go to florida as a very last minute trip and when we were looking this place was perfect for us. We had wonderful weather, water water, everything you could as for. This home had everything it needed, I could not think of something that was missing or wrong. My favorite thing about this trip was; the extremely quick communication with the owner Paula. The walk to the beach was no more than 2 min, the Manasota little Town was also super fun to enjoy with a few restaurants, dolphin watching, and over the bridge we spent hours fishing. I Highly recommend this home and area, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Exceeded expectations!

Starfish 2C is my idea of the perfect place at the beach! It has everything needed including beach chairs, very nice beach towels, linens, a well stocked kitchen, very comfortable bed, a sofa bed, its own outdoor deck, an additional shared outdoor space with a fire pit and grill, and private beach access. The beach is located across the street. The condo is immaculately clean. The use of space is excellent. My sis-in-law and I traveled together and we were a little concerned about staying in a studio but this condo was set up so well, it worked perfectly for us. There is a free washer and dryer on site which is located super close to 2C. We appreciated the convenience of being able to do laundry while on vacation. Paula was quick to answer any questions and we had the pleasure of meeting her as she was onsite performing some upgrades. The pictures of the condo are great but it is even better in person!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warner C.

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

A wonderful weekend getaway!

This adorable place made for the perfect weekend getaway! So many thoughtful touches (great-smelling bathroom toiletries, Starfish Stay merch gifts, fun beach decor) made it feel like home away from home. The bed was very comfy, the full kitchen was updated and fully stocked with everything we needed to cook, and the ice maker was perfect for those beach cocktails! Speaking of the beach, what a beautiful, private area we were able to access. It felt like being on a deserted tropical island! The room is close to the road, but we never were bothered by street noise, and the air conditioning worked great, even during the hottest part of the day. The owners were extremely responsive to any questions or concerns we had, and were so kind. Very grateful we were able to bring our elderly dog with us, who loved sitting on our private deck smelling all the beach smells. If there is any room for improvement, I would only add that it would be helpful to have a more dog-friendly area for potty breaks (I needed to carry her over the crushed shells to find grass on a neighboring property) and that the gate across the street for beach access was often a little tricky to open on the first try. Neither of those I would fault the owners for, and it looked as if they were planting grass as we were leaving. The island itself is still recovering from last year’s hurricane in places, but in no way did it disrupt the beauty of the area. Very happy to have found this charming little place- thank you for a wonderful birthday weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

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

Great clean place

We loved our studio and large deck. Great location. We would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga K.

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

Cozy stay close to the ocean

My family and I are so pleased with our stay! The place was incredibly neat, everything was really thought out. Its evident that the owners put a lot of thought into the property - we had beach toys in the closet, spoons, plenty of soap, etc. The owners were very thoughtful and texted me ahead of time to make sure we had access when we got there, very hospitable. The beach really is very close and the water is just perfect. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing, comfortable, and affordable weekend by the shore.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P., Where do you live?

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

Anniversary Weekend

We had a great stay for a long Anniversary Weekend. The Starfish was clean and very comfortable. And being across the street from the beach was perfect. Thanks to Paula for excellent communication throughout!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamara E.

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

Our first VRBO.

Everything was clean and very well appointed. The property manager was so friendly and accommodating. The owners got back to us quickly when we had questions. Thank you for the hospitality.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

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

Small space but just enough

The inside of the property was clean. The space was a little cramped, but just enough space for our short stay. No fault of the owners, but since the rental is pet friendly, we did have to live next to noisy dogs and a smoker…I didn’t realize I was signing up for that.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janel J.

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

Great place with close beach access

Super clean, beach was a short easy walk and a lot less crowded then the main beaches. Was perfect for us and our dog. Restaurants and bars a mile and a half a away was able to use Stumpy free ride which worked out perfect for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Scot Paula Hill

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We, Scot and Paula, purchased this property with the goal of providing an escape to paradise. We have remodeled all eight units with custom kitchens and bathrooms. Beautiful beachy decor with the comforts of home create a perfect retreat from the busy everyday routines. Everyone who has stayed with us this year cannot wait to return. We hope you plan your next vacations to Starfish Stays.

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