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Newly renovated Key to Life Beach House is your place to be on Manasota Key.

Holiday home with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Englewood Beach

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Newly renovated Key to Life Beach House is your place to be on Manasota Key.

This newly renovated 2 queen bedroom, 2 bathroom single family home is a great home away from home for your next vacation. The tropical setting on the quiet south end of the Key makes for a great place to wind down from a stressful life. This private, fully furnished, tastefully decorated home is only 250 steps to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico beach and has a peak a boo view of Lemon Bay. It truly is a perfect place for your next get away.

This home offers a beautiful kitchen with new cabinets, quartz countertop, and breakfast counter with an open floor plan dining and living room, 2 bedrooms, each with queen beds and their own bathrooms. The living room has queen size sleeper sofa.
With this home, you will be provided with many amenities to make you feel at home and help make your stay comfortable and memorable. Some of the amenities include a fully stocked kitchen with a Keurig coffee maker, 55' Smart TV in the living room, and free wireless internet access. It is also complete with a laundry room with complementary use of washer and dryer. New AC unit installed in Fall of 2023 to make the warm days more comfortable.
For the outdoor grilling enthusiast, there is a 5 burner gas grill on the screened in Lanai. We also have a tandem Kayak, life jackets, 4 Tommy Bahamas backpack beach chairs with coolers and a beach cart.

You will have a very short walk from the Key to Life Beach House to our deeded beach path for your beach walks, shelling, fishing or for hunting for prehistoric shark teeth. You may want to take a dip in the Gulf or just sit on the beach and watch for the dolphins and manatees to swim by. The beach is a great place to watch an amazing sunset in the evenings.

Stump Pass State Park is only a 2 block walk from the front door, where you will find hiking paths, kayak and paddle board rentals, and over a mile of undisturbed "old Florida" shoreline. It is a perfect place to fish or to launch a kayak or paddle board and a pristine beach that is one of the best kept secrets on the Gulf Coast.


After a day at the beach, you can come back and relax in your own screened in lanai with comfortable patio furniture and plenty of play space for spreading out. Here you can enjoy some good conversation or just relish the evening air and
the peace and tranquility that Manasota Key offers.

If you're in the mood for an evening out, simply call for a free shuttle to take you to the local restaurants on the key. The Lock 'N Key, The SandBar Tiki Grille, The Waverly and Magnolias on the bay are all located on the island and offer great food in a family friendly atmosphere, some with live music most evenings. When you are through with your meal, the shuttle will bring you back home. There are free beach yoga classes every morning on Englewood Beach. The Key has gift shops, fresh sea food market, as well as a local convenience store. If you are in the mood to rent a pleasure boat, jet skis or or take a fishing charter, several water sport rental option are available on the Key.

Drive off the Key and you will find several grocery stores, countless eating choices and a Walmart within few minutes drive. The artistic city of Englewood is full of wonderful shops and offers a unique shopping experience.

Come and let the Key to Life Beach House be your next vacation paradise.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 (limit 3 total)
You need to pay additional $150 fee for your pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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 near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Caspersen Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Englewood Recreation Center or CoolToday Park. 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

  • Englewood Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lemon Bay - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Don Pedro Island Beach - 25 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Boca Grande Beach - 32 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Steamers Oyster Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly renovated Key to Life Beach House is your place to be on Manasota Key. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Newly renovated Key to Life Beach House is your place to be on Manasota Key.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly renovated Key to Life Beach House is your place to be on Manasota Key.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly renovated Key to Life Beach House is your place to be on Manasota Key. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Stump Pass Beach State Park and Englewood Beach. Lemon Bay is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Key to Life Beach House was amazing! The pictures online do not reflect the beautiful renovations that have been made. The house was well stocked with everything we could possibly need or want. It was very close to a wooden boardwalk for easy beach access. Even though Stump Pass State Park has not reopened from the last hurricane we were close enough to walk down the beach to the end of the key which was so peaceful. We highly recommend this property and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles w.

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

May 2025

Very sorry to all of the property owners due to the devastation of Milton last October. I can sympathize. This home is an extremely nice renovation with very comfortable beds. I’m of the opinion that bedding is one of the most important features for an owner to provide to their guests. We plan to return soon. Our daughter moved into this area (works on Manasota Key) a few months back from where we live in north metro Atlanta, and it had been a couple decades since we’d been to this area of Florida as we are in Walton County / Miramar Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Great Find! A block from the beach.

Great house, had everything we needed. Very comfortable and close to the beach. Owners were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keith T.

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

Key to life

loved the house, the location and the owners
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

2024 Manasota Key

We love the house and location. The house is great for just hanging out or hosting a few friends for dinner or cards. Easy access to the beautiful beach with no challenges. 20 minute walk to yoga on the beach is a big plus for me. Owners are very easy to communicate with. Can't wait to come again.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Love the yard, location

Beach gear, bikes, kayak highlights. Great beach so close to walk to. Love the laundry, ac worked well. Could use a decent frying pan. Dwarf banana tree had fruit, very cool for a michigander
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

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

Beach and more

Home has all the extras for the beach. Kayak, beach chairs, sand toys, etc. Great home with 3 beds made it easy for my family to spread out. The back patio is a great hang out spot. 5 out of 5 stars!! My family is already talking about returning to the same house in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Marcin P.

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

Nicely renovated, close to the beach

Our family stayed at the property between Christmas and New Year’s. At the time of the booking our stay there were older pictures of property in the listing so we were pleasantly surprised by the upgrades. Check in was straightforward and owner was communicating with us and helpful. Just before our arrival at the property owner notified us that because of storms that were rolling through gulf a week prior there was some water intrusion into the house and dishwasher was not working and bathroom door was swollen from water, however when we arrived we discovered that there was no internet and some other electrical problems. We understood that those things happen and didn’t expect those issues resolved during our stay especially during Christmas break. Owner offered discounted rate for our inconvenience and we moved on. This property is clean, well equipped and close to park, beach and restaurants definitely worth considering when planning to stay in Manasota Key. Im leaving 4 Star rating just because our inconveniences but definitely 5 star when everything works as expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Wendy G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Beach trip summary

My family has traveled to Manasota Key since I was a child and we have rented 30+ properties amongst us. I would try a different property the next time we go down as there are many other properties in the same area that have been updated for roughly the same price. 1. Beach access - Wanna B Inn staff disagrees with the description of the beach access described by the owner. A male Wanna B staff member actually told me I had to walk south on the beach to the park to set up an umbrella (I was 5 feet from water and nowhere near the seawall.) This is a very far walk and it was extremely hot. 2. Room with the daybed is useless. It is EXTREMELY hot in this room even with the fan on and the windows open. There is NO WAY a person could sleep on the day bed in that room in the summer. 3. Maintenance to unit is needed: back bathroom toilet does not flush properly - you have to lift the lid and manually flush it; dishwasher leaks; and there is water damage in the left closet in master bedroom which is visible on the drywall. 4. Great location if you understand your beach access limitations. 5. It is nice to have 2 person kayak but the beach items were just thrown in the garage so we had to move things about in order to use anything. 6. Kitchen was minimally stocked with necessities - enough but not equivalent to the properties my family members rented on the key. 7. Back patio area was nice. 8. AC worked fine despite the owner emailing me telling me that the Florida Dept of Energy recommended temperature be set at 78.... as a Floridian and owner of rental properties - I found our email exchange condescending and will not rent from this owner again. 9. There is a discrepancy in the check out times provided. In some areas it says 10am and on the "rental agreement" it says 11am. Hope this helps future renters.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine M.

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

Lovely Beach House, Lovely Hosts

Our family booked a last minute beach getaway before school started back up and this little house was perfect! The property is well cared for, with many updates, including all new appliances, since the hurricane. The host was amazing and the home had all we needed and then some. With the beach steps away, we spent most of our days in the sand and on the water. While the island is still recovering with many properties under repair it is still the beautiful, friendly, laid back place we love. Thank you for the memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie O.

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

Shark tooth adventure!

The home has been beautifully renovated, the pictures do not do it justice! Manatosa Key is obviously still recovering from Hurricanes Milton and Helene but people should not let this stop them from visiting! Perfect beach house if you’re wanting to stay at the beach. Literally steps from the beach. Our kids, and the adults, spent hours collecting shark teeth and playing at the beach! Definitely will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liesl G.

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

Amazing property

The home was spotless and better appointed than any property I have stayed at. I always bring my own spices and knives, but I wouldn't have needed to. The beds were comfortable and the living room welcoming. The location was perfect, steps away from Stump's pass or the gulf. We spent the sunsets on the beach and there were so many activities close by. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

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

back to paradise

We returned for the second time and our expectations were met. If you want to rest, relax, enjoy the sea and nature, this is the place. The house offers to you everything you need to achieve this goal, and you won't have better hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

March 2024

This property was even better than expected . It looked very nice on the rental site but many new renovations that were done made the house even better. It was found to be very clean and very well stocked from cleaning supplies to kitchen items to beach chairs , towels etc. Beds very comfortable ! Cindy was very helpful answering any questions we had. The location is great…quieter end of the Manasota Key and close to the beach and Stump Pass State Park. Look forward very much to returning next year! We loved it ! Carol & Al
Stayed 35 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Wonderful vacation house!!

A lovely house in the perfect location for everything! The beach, the people, the restaurants! Super wonderful hosts! 🙂
Stayed 37 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

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

Lovely beach house stay

I stayed at this lovely beach house for a week in early January 2024. The location was fantastic! It was just around the corner from the beach and close to a park. The house was clean and recently remodeled. It had everything I needed. Cindy was a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex C., Sarasota

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

The Paradise

The perfect place to rest and relax. The beach a few steps away. Ideal for kayaking and paddle boarding. With excellent communication with the host. The house with everything you need for vacation. We are going to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

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

Roomy and comfortable!!

We enjoyed our stay a lot. This is our third year staying in Englewood. This will be the first year that we saw numerous “No Trespassing” signs on the beach. We walked to Stump Pass for access not a long walk but we 2 replaced knees it was tough on days. Cindy was terrific with everything if we had questions.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Perfect get away

Wonderful location! Very nice home with all amenities. Just a quick walk to the beach and down the road from restaurants. Right next to state park. Peaceful and relaxing location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

Perfect family vacation

Great location! The property was awesome for early morning beach walks and the proximity to stump pass park was perfect for the kids to swim in the calm bay! Will 110% stay there again!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore B.

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

Awesome location and property host!!

Cindy is very good to work with!! She is very friendly and responds immediately to any questions!! We had a great stay. Even with red tide the first week it was fun!! Would stay again!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Awesome little place

Our stay was great - short walk to the beach. Wanna B Inn was closed due to construction so beach was very quiet and private. We did want to use the bikes but tires were flat and when we went to use the pump noticed one of the tires was completely blown so we walked but that was not a big deal for us. Overall a great little place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina S., Ohio

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

Great location

Had a great time. House was very clean and we enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

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

Great Stay

Great location, great host, would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Great beach house!

This place was perfect for our beach headquarters. Gorgeous beach just a short walk away. Great layout for two couples. House is spacious, charming, relaxed, unassuming. We especially loved the giant lanai and bonus bed in the breezeway! The bed mattresses and pillows were new/ish and very comfortable (which, unfortunately can be unusual in rentals). The couch pull out mattress was actually very comfortable - really! (Tempur pedic?) You can't feel any bars or any part of the frame under it! We prepared/ate every meal at the house/made lunch for beach. Kitchen was roomy and very well equipped. Close access to grocery/convenience stores and pharmacies. There was a cold snap at the beginning of our visit and the house had comfortable heat. When the weather got more seasonal, the AC was great as well. Very comfortable! Hosts extremely responsive. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tony and Cindy Erickson

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We are Tony and Cindy and we live in North Branch Minnesota. We have 6 children and 4 grandsons who all love hunting for sharks teeth on Manasota Key. We hope you enjoy your stay in our home, as much as we do.

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