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Adorable young guests hanging out on the kids’ sleeping porch.

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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Englewood, FL

Englewood Beach4 min walk
Blind Pass Beach4 min drive
Stump Pass Beach State Park6 min drive
Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)23 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great Location, Wonderful Home, Excellent access to beach and dock area. We enjoyed the sunrise and the sunset. Pool was...

James S.

Mar 4, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Beach! Dock! Pool! 🐦“Blue Heron" Manasota Key steps from Beach and Bay

Manasota Key - Perfect home for sharing with two families. Located on a quiet shady private lane. Pet friendly with Private Heated Pool, Beach access just across the street and Bay access steps away. Features 2 King Bed Master Suites for the adults a queen sleeper sofa in sitting room and an airconditioned Sleeping Porch with beds for 4, perfect for the children. Location on the island is amazing as it is close to the restaurants and shops on the south end yet on a peaceful shady street just steps to the deeded beach access and shared neighborhood dock.

If your dates are not available or you need additional space, We have two additional vacation homes on Manasota Key - ( Flamingo - Property ID # 9187281ha)
And ( SeaTurtle VRBO property ID # 2090395 )

Property manager

Mason

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

House does include pool

Events

No events allowed

No Parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Maximum 2 -$20/pet/day no aggressive breeds

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking in Home

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

Note from host: No Parties

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.

Englewood, FL

What's nearby

Lemon Bay - 1 min walk
Englewood Beach - 4 min walk
Blind Pass Beach - 4 min drive
Stump Pass Beach State Park - 6 min drive
Caspersen Beach - 28 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 - ‬8 min drive
‪Lock & Key Restaurant & Pub - ‬3 min drive
‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach! Dock! Pool! 🐦“Blue Heron" Manasota Key steps from Beach and Bay have a pool?

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

Is Beach! Dock! Pool! 🐦“Blue Heron" Manasota Key steps from Beach and Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is Beach! Dock! Pool! 🐦“Blue Heron" Manasota Key steps from Beach and Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home 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).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

1 June 2024

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

Family vacation

Is great time with the family. And the beaches were gorgeous. Kids had a great time in the pool.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

4 Mar 2024

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

More Than Everything You Need!

Great Location, Wonderful Home, Excellent access to beach and dock area. We enjoyed the sunrise and the sunset. Pool was wonderful. House Managers were very responsive to any questions or requests. (replaced florescent light bulb within 10 minutes of notification) We had family members ranging in age from 8 months to 72 years of age. The house was very accommodating to our needs. Layout of sleeping quarters met our needs perfectly.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

24 Feb 2024

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

February trip

The house was clean with several living spaces. Great for 2 couples. The weather was chilly for February, therefore, the pool never got warm enough to swim. The pool area was a nice area to enjoy the outdoors. Restaurants in the area were good and provided live music.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

21 Feb 2024

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

Great rental on Manasota Key

Hosts were extremely responsive and accommodating. The location is perfect—just a few minutes’ walk from both the bay and the beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Karen R.

8 Feb 2024

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

Great place

This a very nice, clean home in a quiet secluded neighborhood with easy access to restaurants, beach and shopping. There were only four of us, but this would be a great place for a family or two with kids. There were plenty of towels, dishes and cookware items. I highly recommend the property! Our only complaint would be that, although theysay the pool is heated to 80 degrees, it never exceeded 70 degrees and we were unable to use it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary K.

1 Feb 2024

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

Wonderful, quiet location

“Blue Heron” was a perfect location for our family getaway. It is on a very quiet street with easy access to the beach and a private dock to the bay. There were 7 of us staying and the “kids” had their own space on the back porch. Fully stocked kitchen so easy to cook if you didn’t want to go out for meals. We did have a problem with the temperature of the pool but Mason was quick to respond and it was resolved. We did find the AC/heating a bit hard to control but there were some days in the 50’s and a few in the 70’s. Despite the terrible weather, we enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to come back

Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol V.

15 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

No third bedroom

This property is 2 bed 2 bath. There are extra beds but no third bedroom. Extra sleeping has no doors. No access to bathroom when the 2 bedrooms are occupied. Both bathrooms are attached to the bedrooms. We thought we were getting a 3 bedroom property. Pool was cold. Nice location, close to beach and bay.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Diane F.

8 July 2023

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

Family vacation

The house was great, except it was very warm during the afternoon. AC could not keep up with the heat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

RANDALL K.

9 Jan 2023

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

Absolutely perfect!!!

This property was as described. The house was very spacious and well appointed. The street is very quiet. The beach is great and in close proximity to the house. The island had everything we needed for a great family getaway.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Traverse City

24 Aug 2022

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

Manasota hidden gem

This was the perfect house for our group of 8. The four kids slept in the bunk bed room leaving the 2 king bedrooms for the adults. We loved being able to walk to the beach and having a private pool. The restaurants were all super close and fun for all. The house was well stocked and the host was great to work with. Can’t beat Manasota Key for perfect family vacation.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyne R.

18 Apr 2022

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

Great place to stay with beach access very close!

Great place to stay and very close to the beach! Everything was very clean and kitchen is well equipped. They also have a lot of beach chairs, toys, floaters etc, and wagon to take it all for a great day at the beach! Welcome gift in the fridge on arrival was a nice touch. Pool was a big hit with the family! The neighborhood is private and quiet. We are looking forward to staying here again next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

C M.

13 Apr 2022

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

As expected

Everything was about as expected. The property would be great for 2 couples or a smaller group. We had between 8 - 10. The lack of privacy is a bit difficult as both bathrooms are connected to the bedrooms. If bedroom doors are closed, no one can get to the bathrooms, without walking into the bedrooms. The neighborhood was perfect. Quiet and peaceful, just what we needed. We had a few troubles with the pool and the inside thermostat, add the owner was very responsive to get everything taken care of.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Krissa W.

28 Mar 2022

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

House

The house was clean and offered a lot of amenities. The bed in one of the bedrooms was like sleeping on a piece of plywood for the week. The picture of the property made it seemed like it had somewhat of a yard by the pool but it did not. Pool needed cleaned often due to to the trees hanging over it. For the price I think you could find a higher quality house but not a bad place overall.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tera B.

12 Mar 2022

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

Stay here for family vacation!

Beautiful property and location is amazing! Close to beach and had a dock in the bay! We loved it! Gorgeous beach with sunsets, warm pool, beach equipment for all ages! Would highly recommend!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Mark D.

5 Mar 2022

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

MOST everything was great!

The property was great. The beach access was great. The shopping and dining options were great. The only drawback was a nosy, crabby, mean spirited neighbor named Gail and her two little white yipping dogs.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb K., USA

26 Feb 2022

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

The size and layout of the property was perfect. Access to the beach was also perfect. House was

It was great and we would like to stay again!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

17 Feb 2022

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

Smiths

The house was perfect...we loved the location and enjoyed our stay very much!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

13 Dec 2021

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

Great house! Perfect for 2 families!

This is a great house in a great location. Beach is beautiful and very close and pool provided hours of entertainment for the kids. Kitchen is functional, but not a ton of pots and pans provided so don’t plan on fancy meals at home. Restaurants super close by so cooking much is definitely optional.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

KC T.

31 July 2021

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

Spacious and great location

This property is not super fancy. However, it's very clean and in a superb location with easy access to both the beach and the bay, and just a very short distance to the restaurants, etc., that are on the key. I've stayed in a ton of VRBO's and definitely recommend this one if you're coming to the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

vivian a.

26 July 2021

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

Relaxing beach getaway before back to school.

Other than being hit with Hurricane Elsa (which didn't hamper our trip that much!!) we had a great time at the Blue Heron House. The walk to the beach was very convenient and the house was fully stocked and very well maintained. Thanks for a wonderful getaway!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

michelle t.

20 July 2021

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

Awesome place with everything a family needs!

We stayed here with 7 adults and 3 kids. It was exactly what we needed and then some. The pool was great! The beach wagon, chairs and toys were perfect and the quick walk there was so easy. Plenty of towels and supplies. We had ample room to spread out. This place did not disappoint. Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

14 June 2021

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

nice place

Super clean and functional - kitchen perfect for cooking family dinners.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

8 June 2021

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

This was fantastic! Great place with easy access to the beach.

My family & I had a wonderful time! Plenty of room. We shared this place with my parents & uncle. My daughter had the patio area to herself & loved it! We would go to the beach everyday & also took advantage of the private pool. I was so sad to leave. I look forward to having more vacations here!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

20 May 2021

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

Didn’t Want to Leave

Our experience at the Blue Heron was a vacation paradise for us all. The property was even better than advertised and was the perfect fit for our family group of 6 which includes our 6 & 7 year old grand daughters. They slept in the lanai bedroom made for kiddos, complete with the cutest bunk beds. Mom and Dad’s king suite was right next door. This property is very spacious and the owners have done a great job bringing the beach atmosphere into every room. The beach itself is super close as is the bay access. We pretty much spent our days by the beach and our evenings poolside. The pool area is lush and very tropical. We enjoyed watching a nesting osprey family right from the pool area. We had lunch in town one day, but mostly grilled dinner in the evenings as the kids didn’t want to leave the pool. We loved our stay at this beautiful property and we can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A.

19 May 2021

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

Fabulous relaxing get-away only minutes from the beach with all the home amenitiea

What a wonderful family get-away! The home is great for a family vacation. It has a fantastic pool, pool toys, coloring art supplies, a fully equipped kitchen, grill, a washer/dryer, 2 rooms with attached bathrooms (towels provided) and a fun porch with bunk beds for kids that leads right out to the pool. The pool is fenced in for a more private feel. There are beach cruiser bikes available and bars/restaurants within biking distance. There is a wagon with beach seats/umbrella/toys and only a few minutes’ walk to the beach. There is an additional shower in the garage if you get sandy at the beach. The neighborhood is quiet with beautiful landscaping and the neighbors are friendly. The hosts clearly went out of their way to make this an oasis for their guests. Everything was very well thought out, making for a fabulous experience I would highly recommend! 5+ stars!

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mason

We have three rental homes in Belize, Central America and three on Manasota Key. The trend towards families renting private homes rather than staying in hotels has increased dramatically in the past year. Our Family has actively been pursuing and renovating prime island properties perfect for a family vacation. Our recent college graduate sons are working fulltime to select, renovate, and market our One Palm Properties vacation homes and are committed to providing your family with a terrific vacation location.