WALK TO GULF BEACH ACCESS! BEAUTIFUL STUDIO. Starfish Stays 2C. Dog friendly.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Englewood, FL

Englewood Beach4 min walk
Blind Pass Beach3 min drive
Stump Pass Beach State Park6 min drive
Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Starfish Stays. Our little piece of paradise is located about 5 mins to a pristine private beach on the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This totally renovated Key West inspired studio is setting the standard on Manasota Key as one of eight units at Starfish Stays on the unique Manasota Key of Southwest Florida.

Starfish stays is an easy 5 minute walk to the beach for gorgeous morning walks, shell and shark teeth collecting, swimming, sitting under an umbrella, basking in the sun or watching the most beautiful sunsets of the Gulf. Plenty of complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels in the unit. Two custom built outdoor showers hit the spot to rinse away the sand and salt. We make it easy for you to relax and enjoy your vacation.

The grounds of Starfish feature a beautiful pergola complete with gas fire pit, bbq, cornhole games and seating for eight! This apartment also has an outside deck with seating.

The fantastic Stump Pass is 3 miles south of the property. Here you can fish, hike the nature trails, launch a boat or kayak or just relax on the secluded beach. Stump Pass is an excellent location for finding shark teeth. Parking is only $3 per day.

Blind Pass is one mile north on the key. There are nature trails, docks for fishing, kayak launches, and playground and picnic areas. There are public restrooms and outdoor showers as well as more beautiful beaches. Parking is free here and abundant.

Starfish Stays was completely renovated inside and out. Our property features 8 total vacations units. 2C is brand new and was completed November 2020. Everything is new down to the stainless appliances, queen size bed and custom countertop. Starfish 2C boasts a brand new queen bed and a sofa bed w/ upgraded brand new memory foam full size mattress for added comfort. We offer a fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom, and all linens.

Starfish Stays has eight units on the same property! Four two bedroom units, 3 studios, and a one bedroom unit. We can accommodate larger groups in several units.

We have our own private beach access, a TWO minute walk to the sand. Looking to avoid the big beach crowds? Our private beach is wide, sandy and PRIVATE.

Property manager

Scot Paula Hill

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

We allow well behaved doggies!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We strictly adhere to our cancelation policy. Changes to the policy will not be available. We do not have any weather or environmental guarantees.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 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 apartment 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 going on at Englewood Recreation Center, or consider a night out at Venice Train Depot. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Englewood, FL

What's nearby

Lemon Bay - 3 min walk
Englewood Beach - 4 min walk
Blind Pass Beach - 3 min drive
Stump Pass Beach State Park - 6 min drive
Lemon Bay Park - 12 min drive

Getting around

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 49 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

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

20 March 2024

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

Exceeded expectations!

Starfish 2C is my idea of the perfect place at the beach! It has everything needed including beach chairs, very nice beach towels, linens, a well stocked kitchen, very comfortable bed, a sofa bed, its own outdoor deck, an additional shared outdoor space with a fire pit and grill, and private beach access. The beach is located across the street. The condo is immaculately clean. The use of space is excellent. My sis-in-law and I traveled together and we were a little concerned about staying in a studio but this condo was set up so well, it worked perfectly for us. There is a free washer and dryer on site which is located super close to 2C. We appreciated the convenience of being able to do laundry while on vacation. Paula was quick to answer any questions and we had the pleasure of meeting her as she was onsite performing some upgrades. The pictures of the condo are great but it is even better in person!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Carol I.

4 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Starfish

It was a beautiful unit that had everything. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha C.

25 February 2024

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

Fun in the sun

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely property. It was very clean and the outside hangout area was great.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ma Charity P.

14 January 2024

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

Very pleased.

I was skeptical because it was like a last minute trip, but to my surprise, the room was clean .the people there were nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

KAREN K.

2 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Manatee Key Stay

The accommodations were great. The beach access was not what we expected based on pictures. The property folks were very good at responding to email questions quickly. Overall a good experience. We'd stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Scot Paula Hill

We, Scot and Paula, purchased this property with the goal of providing an escape to paradise. We have remodeled all eight units with custom kitchens and bathrooms. Beautiful beachy decor with the comforts of home create a perfect retreat from the busy everyday routines. Everyone who has stayed with us this year cannot wait to return. We hope you plan your next vacations to Starfish Stays.