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Bay Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! Great suite on desirable Manasota Key!

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A coastal beach scene with a clear sky, a sandy beach, and a few buildings along the shore.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.
A swimming pool with blue chairs, a palm tree, and a view of the water.
A beachside restaurant and tiki bar named 'Manasota Key' with outdoor seating and umbrellas.
A playground with slides and climbing structures, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Ping pong on-site

    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Manasota Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Englewood, FL
  • Place, Manasota Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lemon Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Englewood Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living room 2

2 Double Sofa Beds

Living room 3

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bay Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! Great suite on desirable Manasota Key!

Located on Blue Island Inn's quiet main floor, Waterfront "Mermaid's Retreat" features 1 queen bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, 2 sofa sleepers & Spectacular Lemon Bay views! Manasota Key! On-site pool. 5-minute walk to ocean-side beach & enjoy sandy “Bay Beach” out back. Policies: 1 parking spot. no visitor parking. No pets. No smoking. No boats. Low-key respectful vacationers. Free shared use of 2 kayaks. Cottage-size cute & cozy -ideal for 1 couple or small family as bathroom is off bedroom.
FREE AMENITIES GALORE!

Each of our places has a free high-speed WIFI, Beach towels, folding beach chairs, Sand toy set & all linens provided. Charcoal grills (guest to provide own charcoal). Free use of our laundry room on main floor.

Free shared use of swimming pool, Bay-front beach area, Fishing Dock, outdoor seating, outdoor Ping-Pong table, and self-serve Tiki Bar area.

Free shared use of our kayaks (for age 21 & up) to explore picturesque Lemon Bay. Dolphins often spotted.

Free high-speed WIFI. Keurig-style coffee maker & we also offer traditional coffee maker.

Like hotels - we supply "starter supplies" - toilet paper, folded paper towels, sample size coffee, tea, etc. to get you going -- then there's a Dollar Tree nearby or grocery stores if you want additional supplies.

We have many happy repeat guests we are proud to say. Enjoy!
Our wonderful housekeeper and maintenance team live close by. We provide very thorough Guest Welcome information with lots of helpful property & area information - please be sure to review to maximize your vacation experience.
In prime Manasota Key location, Blue Island Inn has spectacular water front views of gorgeous lemon bay from every Suite so you might never want to leave! we are only a 5 minute walk to a delightfully uncrowded ocean-side beach, or enjoy our cute “bay-front beach” right out back.

Blue Island Inn includes 5 waterfront Suites of various sizes - each Suite enjoys a great view of picturesque Lemon Bay. Blue Island Inn offers shared use of a variety of desirable common areas including: Sandy "Bay Beach" area out back, 2 kayaks, tropical swimming pool, self-serve tiki bar, Dock for fishing/enjoying Bay Views (firmly no boat docking), outdoor ping pong, and laundry room.

Quick 1 minute drive to five popular family-friendly Key restaurants near the big Englewood beach with live tropical music, very popular free beach yoga classes, reasonably priced water sports rentals – parasailing, sunset cruises etc. 2 mile drive to number 1 ranked attraction of stump pass state beach park - a natural wonderland. Lots more restaurants & shops along Dearborn & nearby Historic Venice Avenue. Stumpy's Free Ride - a tip-based shuttle service - is popular with our guests. Enjoy!
Guests have access to the entire 1 bedroom Suite with kitchenette, family room, bathroom & patio seating area

Guests also have use of resort’s common areas with lots of free amenities: pool, Bay Beach, laundry room, fishing dock, ping pong, 1 parking spot, deeded beach access to ocean side beach

Mermaid’s Retreat is on the first floor of the charming Blue Island Inn on a quiet, safe, relaxing nice island street. You will receive a 4 digit code - along with the vacation villa address - to your entrance door which work on your dates so you don't need to worry about keys! super easy! ONE car parking spot (there's no other parking & I don't have other safe parking ideas that aren't a high TOW RISK - so please only plan to bring one car or choose another property. )
- Note: TV's typically "ON" at arrival
Car rentals are the best, easiest, most reasonably priced way to get to and from Manasota key. Stumpy's Free Ride is a popular tip-based local shuttle service our guests like to use to get around the Key

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Before booking this property -Guests agree to read, understand and adhere to the Liability Waiver at the end of our Listing Description

- $350 fine for evidence of smoking and for pet violations & face immediate eviction.

Pool is heated in winter months from December 1 to April 1

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1440920vb
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

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this villa is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manasota Beach and Venice Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at CoolToday Park or Charlotte Sports Park.
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Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Manasota Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lemon Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Englewood Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Venice Beach - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 33 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪APlus at Sunoco - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lock 'N Key Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bay Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! Great suite on desirable Manasota Key! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Bay Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! Great suite on desirable Manasota Key!?

As of 16 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! Great suite on desirable Manasota Key! on 27 September 2026 start from NZ$530, 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.

Is Bay Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! Great suite on desirable Manasota Key! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bay Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! Great suite on desirable Manasota Key!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bay Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! Great suite on desirable Manasota Key!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! Great suite on desirable Manasota Key!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! Great suite on desirable Manasota Key! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Lemon Bay and Manasota Beach. Englewood Beach and Blind Pass Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Amy

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With more than a decade of hospitality industry experience, providing one of a kind vacation escapes in inviting settings is our passion! Our favorite memories growing up were of family beach vacations. We like to offer that nostalgic beach escape feeling of yesteryear but with modern amenities and new furnishings throughout so you feel at home.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location! Water, water, everywhere! blue island inn's secluded Key location is the epitome of Bayfront accommodations with the Gulf of Mexico’s ocean-side beach just a 3 minute stroll away. on-site tropical pool overlooking Picturesque Lemon Bay

What makes this property unique

blue island inn spoils guests with absolutely stunning Lemon Bay views while being walkable to the picturesque Gulf of Mexico beaches of the Manasota Key shoreline. We feel Manasota Key is one of the best kept secrets of special beach vacation escapes. There is so much to do nearby or you can kick back with your favorite tropical beverage and do nothing at all as dolphins jump in the Bay a few feet away!

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