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Play and have Fun at Gecko House on Manasota Key

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Beach
Beach
Reviews
10

Exceptional

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Washer
    WasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Englewood, FL
  • Popular LocationEnglewood Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlind Pass Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationStump Pass Beach State Park6 min drive
  • AirportVenice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)22 min drive

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Blue Gecko Upstairs Bedroom#2

1 King Bed

Blue Gecko Upstairs Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Green Gecko (1 Bdrm down) living room

1 Double Futon

Green Gecko Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Red Gecko (2 BDRM downstairs) living room

1 Double Futon

Red Gecko Downstairs Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Red Gecko Downstairs Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Yellow Gecko (Studio) Downstairs

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Blue Gecko (2 bdrm UP) Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Blue Gecko (2 bdrm UP) second bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Green Gecko (1 bdrm down)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Red Gecko (2 bdrm Down)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Yellow Gecko (Studio down)

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Play and have Fun at Gecko House on Manasota Key

Gecko House has everything for your family and friends to vacation together! With 6 bedrooms in 4 separate spaces your family or friends can be together, but also have their privacy. It’s the best of all worlds! A private pool, deeded beach access and a dock on Lemon Bay complete the package. Nestled on a quiet street on Manasota Key you can finally relax, rest and play and have fun with your whole family and friends.

Gecko House has four units cleverly disguised as a big sprawling house.

Blue Gecko is the biggest space, taking up the entire second floor, with two huge bedrooms, two bathrooms, modern kitchen with an island, spacious living room, deck and even its own laundry room! This is the perfect space for two couples. The beds are Thuma frames - absolutely rock solid quiet - with Nectar mattresses and nice soft linens. Blue Gecko has central air controlled by a Nest thermostat, a Rabbit air filter, two standing desks and the highest speed internet available on the key. The kitchen has everything you need to cook a lovely meal while looking out at the beautiful foliage. A comfy sofa and two Stressless recliners in the living room make relaxing easy after a hard day at the beach.

Red Gecko is the next largest, at the left end of the house with its own driveway, a wonderful porch and lots of privacy. It has two good sized bedrooms, one with a King bed and one with a queen. Each bedroom has its own AC unit and a ceiling fan, plus plenty of closet space. It has a full bathroom with tub and shower and a window. It also has a full sized kitchen, including a dishwasher. This kitchen is also fully stocked with pots, pans, dishes, etc. The living room has two comfortable recliners and a well-loved sofa that pulls out into a surprisingly comfortable bed. Stocked with plenty of board games Red Gecko is perfect for younger kids in your family.

Green Gecko is at the heart of Gecko House, right in the middle of everything. It has one bedroom with a queen bed and a pull out sofa in the living room. The bedroom has its own AC unit and so does the living room. Green Gecko has a great porch - perfect for that morning cup of coffee or just relaxing. It also has a full kitchen stocked with everything you need, and a nice sized bathroom with tub and shower.

Yellow Gecko is the smallest space, but also the most popular. It’s a studio at the right end of the house and faces the pool. With lots of windows and sliding glass doors Yellow Gecko is light and bright. The bathroom and kitchen are compact, but work well in the space. There are two twin beds which are usually set up as one king bed, but can be separated. This is a perfect space for teenagers in the family or a couple that wants their privacy.

So…6 bedrooms with 4 king beds ( or 2 twin beds in the studio ) and 2 queen beds, 2 pull out sofas and 5 bathrooms and 4 kitchens! Enough space for your entire family and friends to be together, yet have their privacy as well.

Gecko House also has a private pool with plenty of loungers, and seating for everyone. This is a great place for everyone to hang out and relax anytime. Conversation over coffee in the am, working on your tan in the afternoon, or an adult beverage in the evening. Plus, kids of all ages love playing in the pool and also the unicorn float🦄!

Besides the pool, there are two propane grills, a second laundry room downstairs, and a fish cleaning station. Oh, bikes, beach chairs, umbrellas and beach carts as well!

Property manager

Marti
Premier Host
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Languages

English, Polish, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Caspersen Beach. Tails and Scales Charters and Snook Haven Park are also worth visiting.
Map
Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Lemon Bay - 4 min walk
  • Englewood Beach - 7 min walk
  • Blind Pass Beach - 3 min drive
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 6 min drive
  • Caspersen Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Englewood Moose Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lock & Key Restaurant & Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Play and have Fun at Gecko House on Manasota Key have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Play and have Fun at Gecko House on Manasota Key pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Play and have Fun at Gecko House on Manasota Key?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Play and have Fun at Gecko House on Manasota Key?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Play and have Fun at Gecko House on Manasota Key located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-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

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent for extended families
Great responses from owners/host, well-furnished with essentials for everyday use that no other property compares.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun 2023
Great house, location, Marti had everything we needed. My whole family had fun being together and had individual spaces as well. Kayaks were a blast, we saw baby turtles, dolphin and manatees❤️🐬🐢
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect!
The house was just as expected and more. Marti was the best hostess we have ever had for a vacation rental. We had everything we needed and more. The house was perfect for our "Fam" vacation (which is 2 unrelated, but best-friend, families who have been vacationing together since 1999). The separate sleeping areas gave everyone a place to get-away from the rest of the group when/if they wanted to. The private pool was a great place to relax after a day at the beach. The beach is very walkable and private. The dock is even more walkable. Everything was perfect...except that the week went by too quickly. Thank you Marti for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie D., Darlington, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Property for Families
If you are looking for a family friendly house in a great location in Manasota Key than this is it! This super clean house has everything you need to have a great time. Fully stocked kitchens, nice beds, great pool, laundry rooms, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, kayaks, fishing tackle and bicycles and more. The layout of the house was perfect for our group. The kids enjoyed seeing all of the lizards and iguanas running around the property. Plenty of space to have some privacy when you needed it. Very short walks to the bayside dock and the ocean. About 1.5 miles from restaurants and the convenience store. Lastly Marti is a excellent host. She is very attentive to anything you might need and goes above and beyond making sure her guests have a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

du t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feel like home
Marti’s house is great. So many rooms and beds. We all eat together on the second floor, the kitchen was excellent, whatever kitchen supplies we need she has it. All her kitchen supplies are very nice qualities. She has everything we need, grills, beach chairs, umbrellas, bikes, and good qualities towels. Feels like home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L., Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
If you have a large party this is the place to go. Plenty of room for everyone. Beautifully landscaped property. Plenty of outside seating, which is nicely laid out. Beautiful landscaping! Marti was very kind and communicated with us all the time. Perfect place for hanging out as a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacay
Three generations enjoyed staying at the Gecko House for a wonderful beach vacation. It is a unique layout that allowed us all to be together but also to have our own space. The house was clean and stocked well. Gecko House had comfy mattresses, nice linens, beach wagons, chairs, pool/ beach toys and more. It is a nice, short walk to the beach on a private path. The walk was easy even for the 3 year olds in the group. The beach was beautiful and so quiet even on the holiday weekend. If you stay at the Gecko House, I’m sure you won’t regret it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for large extended family
This property was amazing and had it all for our very large crew: dock, easy beach access, beach carts, chairs, pool, grill, bikes! It was an awesome set up for our family which included 4 married daughters, grandkids , teens and young adults. and also gave everyone a bit more privacy. We had a great place in the blue gecko and around the pool for evenings, lunch and dinner together! Marti was the best host we have ever worked with and was quick to help out and go above and beyond to line up a crockpot for us. And get the ac fixed right away. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

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English, Spanish, Polish

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