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LOCATED ON THE KEY! BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY!

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This studio unit is perfectly decorated for your beach vacation.
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Room
Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 458.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Englewood, FL
  • Place, Lemon Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Englewood Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

LOCATED ON THE KEY! BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY!

Welcome to Starfish Stays – Your Slice of Paradise on Manasota Key!

Just a short walk from a pristine, private beach on the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Starfish Stays is a beautifully renovated, Key West-inspired retreat. Our studio apartment, Starfish 1C, is one of eight unique vacation units nestled in the heart of Manasota Key — a hidden gem of Southwest Florida.

BEACH ACCESS & DOG FRIENDLY!
Skip the crowds — our private beach access is just a two-minute stroll from your door. Whether you're enjoying a sunrise walk, collecting shells and shark teeth, swimming, or relaxing under an umbrella, our wide, sandy beach is the perfect escape. We provide complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels, plus two custom outdoor showers to rinse off the salt and sand with ease.

The Space:
Starfish 1C is a fully renovated studio It features:

A brand-new queen bed

Sofa bed with upgraded memory foam full mattress

Stainless steel appliances

Fully stocked kitchen

Full bathroom

All linens and essentials provided

Head to the communal pergola area, complete with a propane fire pit, BBQ grills, cornhole games and hammocks!

Nature & Adventure Nearby:

Stump Pass State Park (3 miles south): Fishing, hiking, kayaking, and one of the best spots to find shark teeth.

Blind Pass Park (1 mile north): Docks, playground, nature trails, free parking, and outdoor showers.

Traveling with a group?
We have eight total units: four 2-bedrooms, three studios, and one 1-bedroom. Perfect for groups, reunions, or families wanting to stay close — yet still have their own space.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Parties are prohibited
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Pets

Pets allowed
We love well behaved dogs. No cats please.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking and vaping is no allowed on the property.
Parking is limited. If you have more than one vehicle, contact for overflow availability.
We strictly adhere to our cancelation policy. Changes to the policy will not be available. We do not have any weather or environmental guarantees.

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: Parties are 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

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this apartment is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Caspersen Beach and Venice Beach. Tails and Scales Charters and Venice Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. 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

  • Lemon Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Englewood Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 30 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Venice Beach - 31 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 51 min drive - 56.7 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lock 'N Key Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waverly Restaurant And Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Original Word of Mouth - Englewood - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LOCATED ON THE KEY! BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at LOCATED ON THE KEY! BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY!?

As of 19 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LOCATED ON THE KEY! BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY! on 26 May 2026 start from NZ$368, 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.

How much is parking at LOCATED ON THE KEY! BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY!?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at LOCATED ON THE KEY! BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LOCATED ON THE KEY! BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LOCATED ON THE KEY! BEACH ACCESS! DOG FRIENDLY! located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Englewood apartment building 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was in a great location, right across from the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

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

Cozy beach cottage

Great little beach cottage for a getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holli S.

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

Lovely stay

Beautiful property, excellent location! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa C.

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

Exactly as we had hoped

We had a great stay. Check in instructions were perfectly detailed, beach access was easy to find, and the place had everything and more than we could have needed. We had a great time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

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

Starfish

Studio apartment was perfect for us. Very short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fran D.

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

Loved it!!!

Clean and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Fabulous

Very nice stay. Loved that it was so close to the beach. The lock system was a little confusing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Perfect time

Everything was just as advertised. Place had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

Nice place

I’d come again, but the area needs to rebuild. Nothing has been fixed since the hurricane.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky T.

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

Mother-Daughter Trip

Absolutely loved our stay!! Property was very nice and cozy! Beach was conveniently across the street and several restaurants a few blocks down the street. Once we made our trip to grocery store we didn’t have to drive anywhere. We’re already planning our next trip to Starfish Stays in Englewood!! The hosts Scot and Paula were quick to respond to any questions I had. Again we absolutely loved it!! Vicky T.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

tom v.

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

Retirement getaway

We were disappointed because parents with three small children up above us and we could hear it all need to put them on bottom floo
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Enjoyed Our Stay

Very clean. With all the amenities that you can think of. Although it was not directly on the beach, it was conveniently located in front of the pathway to the beach. Property owners and staff were great to deal with, super friendly. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Wish I had stayed longer.!

My unit was perfect for me. Paula and Stephanie were very responsive to all my needs and always very helpful. I enjoyed everything about the experience.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Clean, Efficient and Cute-to-Boot!

Starfish Stays accommodated my husband and myself comfortably. Couch & tv for him to watch his news and read his paper. Chair outside by door for me to sip coffee. Bed was comfortable! Bathroom was just right. Loved using my phone to lock & unlock door. Easy walk across street to access beach. Appreciated having coffee available to get through our first morning upon arrival! I highly encourage others to consider Starfish Stays at Manasota Key.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ron L.

Disliked: Check-in, location

Disappointing for the miney

Door opening and locking was an issue/TV was a nightmare/AC quit working /we got on line and figured it out after two warm nights-not enough towels/shower was good/when we turned up fan it make a clicking noise and needed to be turned down/parking is terrible/for the money we paid/we could get a beautiful condo for a month and that is what we will do next time/Ron Labadie
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing cozy lovely and beachy place. Paula was kind with accommodations communication and aiding the check in process !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

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

Great job

The town was just getting over a major hurricane with debris everywhere. Our building and grounds were clean and ready to go. Check in was easy and the staff was great. Wonderful job, it couldn't have been easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Fantastic stay!

Beautiful property, clean rooms and quiet. Absolutely loved the decorations. Had so much fun and definitely will come back. They provide all the goodies for fun at the beach. Great location with a few really good restaurants near by. Stephanie was super helpful. If I could make one tiny suggestion for the owners, there are only two wagons for hauling your chairs/coolers/umbrella and such to the beach. Guests tend to hide them in their rooms overnight to make sure they have one the next day. Adding a couple would be nice. Not super important, just convenience. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Awesome stay!

We really enjoyed our time here on Manasota Key and the unit had everything we needed. Great family time away!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

charles m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

You don’t want to know.

Proximity to beach was great. The unit was clean and had an updated beachy decor. The property manager was helpful and friendly.. That being said, the property was not worth the price. The bed was uncomfortable. We could not get the TV to work properly. The toilet was so small that it seemed like it was made for a toddler. The walls were paper thin. We respectfully would not go back. Our primary focus was to see an ailing relative and we were just happy to land a place during the busy spring break break season . If our purpose was solely a romantic weekend for two, we would have been really disappointed!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

First time to Manasota Key

Property was perfect! All you need to bring are your clothes and food everything else is supplied by the host. Even beach chairs and beach towels! Property was very clean and beautifully decorated. The walk to the private beach was just across the street through an easement. We also used the grill for steaks and it was full of propane and very clean! This property is one of the best we’ve stayed in. And we had great weather 80’s and sunny each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great place

Starfish stays is lovely. Very clean and well kept up. The property manager was very helpful with explaining the amenities. Beach is just across the street, beautiful and quiet. A couple of days we had the beach completely to ourselves Would recommend staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

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

Great Location and Beautiful Unit

We could not have been more pleased with this property and it’s location. Completely refurbished and beautifully appointed. And the host of this property were so very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex E.

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

Hidden Gem

The whole trip was amazing. The stay was perfectly located right across from the beach. It’s very quaint and private and a perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the everyday life. The stay was very clean and the appliances were brand new. Located perfectly with parking for everyone staying there. Five stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Owner and Staff

Attentive and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Scot Paula Hill

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Hosted by Experience You Can Trust!
Your hosts, Scot & Paula, have been welcoming guests for years and are proud to have earned over 1,000 five-star reviews! Their commitment to comfort, cleanliness, and thoughtful details ensures every guest enjoys a five-star experience.

Why they chose this property

Starfish Stays is located on beautiful Manasota Key, just a 5-minute walk from our private beach. This charming property has been recently renovated to create the relaxing coastal retreat it is today.

What makes this property unique

Starfish Stays is perfectly located in the heart of Manasota Key!
Hop on the local free shuttle right from your door and ride to any restaurant, bar, or destination on the key — no need to worry about parking or traffic. Skip the crowded public beaches and enjoy easy access to our quiet, private beach instead.

Avoid the hassle. Skip the crowds. Book your beach escape today!

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