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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Englewood, FL

Englewood Beach5 min walk
Blind Pass Beach4 min drive
Stump Pass Beach State Park5 min drive
Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)23 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Dec 18, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Gulf Front - 2/1 Private House/Beach - Spectacular Views

Enjoy your own private home right on the Gulf. There are two buildings on the property. The Main House is a 2/2.5 and the VRBO #923682. This unit is a 2/1 rental unit and is on the top floor of a 2 story Carriage/Guest House. The bottom unit is a 1/1, VRBO #895527. It has gorgeous views of the Gulf from several windows. The Master Bedroom has a king bed and the 2nd Bedroom has a queen bed. There is a full bathroom with a double sink, tub/shower combo, new cabinets, mirrors, lighting and tile. There is a fully stocked kitchen with NEW stainless steel appliances (dishwasher, fridge, microwave, stove, range), granite counter tops, cabinets and porcelain tile. The dining area has a table and 4 chairs and 2 folding chairs for more guests. The living area has a queen sleeper sofa. (sleeps 6)

There is a screened gulf front patio with spectacular, panoramic, unobstructed, pristine views of the Gulf of Mexico. The unit overlooks the gulf and offers a serene setting with waves crashing onto the rocks just steps from your door.

We also have a 1 bedroom/1 bath bottom apt. that is now available to rent. It is VRBO # 895527
Manasota Key is known for its lush vegetation and white sandy beaches just off the coast of Englewood. Kayaking, jet skiing, snorkeling, parasailing and various other activities are available on this quaint island. Its location is within comfortable driving distance to Sarasota, Tampa, and Fort Myers. Sarasota airport is closest (45 mins.) Fort Meyers airport is an hour and 20 mins. Tampa airport is an hour and 40 mins. Sarasota and Tampa have the best car rental rates.

NO NEED TO LUG MAJOR ITEMS TO THIS UNIT. Beach umbrellas and chairs are free to take to the public beaches. We have plenty of beach towels and coolers as well and pretty much anything you'll need to make a day at the beach comfortable. Just ASK before you come to see if we have it!

The left side of our property has been unofficially designated as our "renters area." We have provided a patio table, 6 chairs and a large umbrella for dining, 4 comfortable lounge chairs, additional umbrellas if needed and a fire-pit. There are also a couple of benches and a couch overlooking the water for sunset relaxation. The right side of our property is designated for owner activities please :)

We can also arrange travel to and from local restaurants for a minimal fee if you wish to drink and not drive.

Smoking outside only. Pets negotiable.

Property manager

Francine Campanello

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Beautiful sandy beach with no steps

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside smoking

210 ft of beach due to beach renourishment

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Manasota Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Englewood Recreation Center or CoolToday Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.

Englewood, FL

What's nearby

Lemon Bay - 3 min walk
Englewood Beach - 5 min walk
Blind Pass Beach - 4 min drive
Stump Pass Beach State Park - 5 min drive
Caspersen Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar - ‬2 min drive
‪Englewood Moose Lodge - ‬8 min drive
‪Lock & Key Restaurant & Pub - ‬2 min drive
‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf Front - 2/1 Private House/Beach - Spectacular Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf Front - 2/1 Private House/Beach - Spectacular Views?

As of 4 July 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf Front - 2/1 Private House/Beach - Spectacular Views on 19 July 2024 start from AU$629.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front - 2/1 Private House/Beach - Spectacular Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front - 2/1 Private House/Beach - Spectacular Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front - 2/1 Private House/Beach - Spectacular Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Englewood 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).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

23 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Nice clean home in a great location along the beach.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

15 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Home away from home with an amazing view of the beach. The beach house was clean and accommodating with everything me and my family needed for our stay. Thanks you Fran for your generosity and warm welcoming.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

19 May 2024

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

Cute and clean beach cottage

Our stay was great. The upstairs cottage has a small screened in porch, and great air conditioning. The outdoor shower was nice to rinse salt/sand off. Great view of the waves. Fully equipped kitchen. If I was going to think of anything that could be improved upon, a larger outside shaded area would be welcome for the bright sunny/hot summer days to lengthen our time outside…maybe like one of those larger sun sails or a canopy of some sort. They do provide some smaller beach umbrellas and plenty of seating and grills. Its an adorable (and pet friendly!!) property and thankful to have found it!! We look forward to staying again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

6 May 2024

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

Weekend Getaway

There is nothing like a relaxing weekend stay at the beach (except for a full week at the beach) and this place provided everything we could have wanted. Peaceful setting right on the water, no crowds, no loud noise, just peaceful time in a beautiful setting. Francine does a wonderful job providing everything you need. The sunsets are breathtaking, the shelling is great, the walks on the beach are memorable. This was our second stay and I'm sure there will be many more in our future.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

18 Dec 2023

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

16 Dec 2023

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We are in LOVE!!!

We absolutely loved our two weeks stay at Cottages By The Sea in Englewood. Our hosts, Fran and Fred went above and beyond to make sure that we had everything that we would need. We were so surprised when we opened the frig to fine a nice bottle of Champagne that they left for us to enjoy on our 50th Wedding Anniversary! We walked miles and miles every day and found all kinds of shells and tons of shark's teeth, over 600 shark's teeth in total!!! We went to the Dearborn Street market on both Thursdays while we were there which was AWESOME. So much to do in this cool community. We loved that Englewood is such a dog friendly community too. We met so many people from all over the USA and a family who were visiting from France too!! We will definitely be back for another stay here!!!

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B.

15 Nov 2023

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Beautiful

It was so nice to be so close to the ocean. This was a great clean and updated place to stay. Loved our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley G.

27 Oct 2023

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Paradise

This property is fantastic!! The pictures do not do it justice. Ocean and beach are 50 feet from the patio. Best ocean front I have stayed in. Apartment was clean had everything we could have needed. We just did a girls weekend but would defiantly come back for longer!! Francine was very nice and answered all questions. Highly recommend!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia S., Lithia, FL

14 Oct 2023

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

Paradise

This is the 3rd time we’ve stayed in the unit since 2009 - with a different owner each time. It gets better every time! Furniture and master bed are comfy and kitchen is very well stocked. The beach is perfection - beautiful old Florida. We ate at Lock and Key and drove to Venice to Captain Eddie’s. Both are wonderful. Francine is a gracious host and met us at check in to give us a tour. We’ll definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

9 Oct 2023

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Fabulous stay

I've been looking for a new place since my usual on Sanibel was destroyed by Ian. This one is just about as quiet and the unit is even closer to the beach. I'm thrilled and will go back. I debated not giving a good review because that means I'll have more competition when I want to return, but Francine is so wonderful, I couldn't do it.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zack S.

25 Sept 2023

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Simply the best

This is our second stay here. We loved the first stay in ‘21 and we loved the second stay in ‘23. It’s a perfect location as you are steps from the beach. It’s easy to access all the great things Manasota and Englewood have to offer as well

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marc B., Sarasota

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

We really missed the trees. They are still in the photo but the storm a year ago destroyed the look and feel of this spot. Overall the place could use some updating but all was functional. This was our third visit. It was a good time. The weather and beach was beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mendy I., Longwood

17 Sept 2023

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Paradise

Everything about our stay was wonderful. Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

12 Sept 2023

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David Willis Sr

Wonderful Experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

2 Sept 2023

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Beautiful!!!

This place was great for a little vacation. What more can you ask then a private beach!! Francine was the sweetest :) we hope to be back soon

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R., Valrico FL

28 Aug 2023

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Perfect

We stayed for a week and everything was perfect. We made reservations for next year before we left.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Aug 2023

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Very relaxing

Loved the quietness and access to beach. Owner’s were very friendly and available. We were looking for a place with little to no people to decompress and got it. Hated to leave and would love to visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

8 Aug 2023

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Peaceful

Loved this property! Such a peaceful area with everything you could possibly need! Cannot wait to visit again

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H., Pacolet, SC

6 Aug 2023

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Serenity

Francine has provided guests like myself a little piece of Paradise. The accommodations and amenities met all my families needs for a relaxing and beautiful vacation. Looking forward to our next stay!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

1 Aug 2023

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Cute, quaint, perfect

The place was exactly as described, perfect for a quick getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay Y.

27 July 2023

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Turtles galore

Very nice! Very short walk to beach, baby turtles, fishing, wild life, sharks teeth, shells and just relaxation. Location, location,location. Its got it! We had excellent communication with Francine who was responsive to all of our questions. Josie showed us the main house while she was cleaning and was very nice. We are definitely considering coming down again with grandma and grandpa. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

16 July 2023

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Beach House Paradise

Thank you Francine for sharing your slice of Heaven with us! The accommodations were spotless, comfortable, and full of beautiful beach decor. Not having to deal with crowds of people and being able to be on what felt like our own private beach was perfect. We found many shark’s teeth, unique shells, and even saw a huge sea turtle on an evening walk coming in to nest. The kitchen was also fully stocked and made cooking easy, and the grill was perfect. The chairs, umbrellas, sifters, and towels made the experience even better! We didn’t have to go out of our way to find anything, it was all right there. We enjoyed our stay and getting to meet you and your husband! Thank you for being so accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

3 July 2023

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Cute and enjoyable

Love, love, love. Great location and host. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

2 July 2023

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Shark teeth

Amazing house with amazing views of the gulf of Mexico. The house is rite on the water and has a very private feel. We were able to find 200 shark teeth in two days with 3 of us searching. Me and my brother in law we're able to snorkel to find about 100 teeth which was amazing. House is very clean. And owner is very responsive highly recommend this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellis C., Largo

9 May 2023

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Mom’s Night Staycay

From the moment we walked in, we felt transported to a “secluded just enough” tropical paradise. I’ve lived in Florida my entire life and never experienced that kind of underdeveloped beauty on the beach. Every creature comfort is there. Just bring your girls, a bathing suit, some clothes and something to keep your Sharks Teeth in!

Stayed 1 night in May 2023