Come enjoy an unforgettable family vacation on Manasota Key

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Outdoor table for 8, two hammocks, fire pit with four chairs, and porch swing

Front of the house with lots of seating under the lanai to enjoy the outdoors

Propane fire pit and chairs to enjoy the Manasota nights or an additional table

Propane fire pit, porch swing, and relaxation.

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Location
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13115 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Englewood, FL

Englewood Beach2 min walk
Stump Pass Beach State Park9 min walk
Blind Pass Beach8 min drive
Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bunk Bed room

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

Primary (upstairs) bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom (downstairs)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

3 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beds for 11 guests with additional blow-up mattresses if needed (one queen and one single), and a pack-n-play makes it so even the littlest guest can enjoy their stay. We are very family friendly and tried to think of everything all ages would need at this house to build memories to last a lifetime.

Rated one of the Top Five VRBO rentals on Manasota Key for its size. You will not want to pass up a chance to enjoy all it has to offer both inside and outside of the house.

Welcome to Paradise!

Enjoy your get away at this spacious, well appointed home with updated furnishing, top of the line appliances, granite counter tops and cabinets throughout, situated just steps from Gulf of Mexico beaches.

Manasota Key, a quiet barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico is located just south of Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, and Casey Key. It is also just north of Fort Meyers and Sanibel Island. You can day trip to explore some of these other beaches and return to the comfort of your own home away from home each night.

The Sugar Shack has been recently updated with new ceramic tile throughout the living areas & kitchen and new carpet in the bedrooms. It comes complete with WIFI and high-speed internet, if you choose to stay "on the grid", however after a day or so in paradise, getting off-the-grid becomes much easier.

The Primary bathroom is finished with a granite counter top, ceramic tile floor, and combination tub shower. Guest bathroom has a granite counter top and a ceramic tile stall shower. There is also an outdoor shower to wash off your sandy feet.

All 3 bedrooms have over-sized closets and televisions for your enjoyment. The primary (upstairs) bedroom has a queen bed, the downstairs bedroom has a queen bed, and the bunk room has a full over full bunk bed with a full put out trundle & an additional twin bed.

Imagine being located on Manasota Key and staying less than 150 yards from the beach!

Lounge in the sun or under the moonlight on the 2nd floor large deck, or enjoy some R&R on the large covered ground lanai spending your time on the porch swing or hammocks. Enjoy your meals under the lanai, the ceiling fans will help keep you cool as you take in all this property has to offer.

At night enjoy sitting by the propane fire as you make S'mores and talk about the memories you created at Manasota Key.

If the beach is more your thing, which we suspect it probably is, fill up the Sugar Shack's beach-wagon with the supply of beach toys for the kids, chairs and umbrella to enjoy the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. We also provide 2 adult Kayaks, 2 kid kayaks, 2 paddle boards, and life jackets that you can be used during your stay (based on the condition from the previous guests).

If fishing is more up your alley use our poles (based on the condition from the previous guests) and fish from the beach, or from Lemon Bay. Both are under 150 short steps away from the Sugar Shack.

Shell & shark tooth hunting is a popular way to also pass the time on Manasota Key, you won't come home empty handed. You will find more shark teeth here than any other beach around us.

Cruise around the Island on one of the bikes or scooters that we provide. We offer lots of sizes of bikes and helmets so that your whole family can enjoy (based on the condition from the previous guests). There is also a bike stroller if needed so the whole family can enjoy this activity.

The Sugar Shack has all of the cooking utensils you need to make your favorite meals at your home away from home. There are several restaurants with live entertainment that are a short jaunt from the home (walking or bike riding distance for most). More than enough places to visit a new one every night during a weeks stay.

Golf, Jet Ski's, Charter Fishing, Snokeling, Dolphin Watching Tours, Parasailing, and Boat rentals are available on the Island, less than 5 minutes away. The Sugar Shack binder will have information on all of these activities to help you plan once you arrive.

Come experience why the Sugar Shack on Manasota Key is such a popular destination for our guests of all ages.

Property manager

Brian and Brittany Andrews

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack-n-play, gate, bike stroller, high chair, tub

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Contact Owner for specifics on pet requirements

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay. Please take care of everything we offer.

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Caspersen Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Tails and Scales Charters, or check out an event or a game at Englewood Recreation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Englewood, FL

What's nearby

Englewood Beach - 2 min walk
Lemon Bay - 6 min walk
Stump Pass Beach State Park - 9 min walk
Blind Pass Beach - 8 min drive
Don Pedro Island Beach - 34 min drive

Getting around

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 4 min drive
Farlows On The Water - 6 min drive
Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar - 9 min walk
Dunkin' - 7 min drive
Lock & Key Restaurant & Pub - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Come enjoy an unforgettable family vacation on Manasota Key pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Come enjoy an unforgettable family vacation on Manasota Key?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come enjoy an unforgettable family vacation on Manasota Key?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Come enjoy an unforgettable family vacation on Manasota Key located?

Nestled on the beach, this Englewood holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Englewood Beach, Lemon Bay and Stump Pass Beach State Park. Blind Pass Beach and Oyster Creek Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

K S.

27 April 2024

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

Week at the Sugar Shack

We had a great time! The Sugar Shack location was perfect, short walk to the ocean & a short walk to the bay. We loved the lanai and the second story deck. Great places to sit outside and enjoy the cool breeze. The host and hostess responded quickly to our questions and were so friendly and helpful. The beds were comfortable

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty J.

17 April 2024

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

Perfect for our reunion

Sugar Shack was very comfortable for seven of us. We love to cook and the kitchen was well appointed for that purpose. There were plenty of comfortable sleep options for all of us. We enjoyed the deck and patio spaces for hanging out and eating meals. The location was convenient to Stump pass park and the beach with great places to enjoy bike riding, walks and beach sunsets. The space was light, bright, clean and comfortable. Brian and Brittany were easy to contact and responsive to our questions. We had a wonderful our time!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget T.

12 April 2024

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

Sugar Shack is the best!

We LOVED our stay at Sugar Shack! The location cannot be beat. You are steps away from the beach and the bay, you really get the best of both worlds on this quite, beautiful, peaceful street! My family (myself, husband & 2 boys 8,10) stayed with my sister’s family (her, husband, girl 2, boy 4). There was plenty of space for all of us to comfortably exist. Scooters and bikes provided fun transportation to the beach and bay and made for adorable photos of children riding towards the beach grass and sand under the palm trees. The wagons, umbrellas, chairs and beach toys made each trip to the beach effortless. We found hundreds of sharks teeth and shells on the beach as well as two whole sand dollars!! Swimming with fish provided magical experiences for all of us. Each morning we saw new sea turtle nests and we’re amazed by the tracks left behind! In the bay, we were delighted to see dolphins swim by and in the shallow waters we were able to observe beautiful sea urchins, crabs, hermit crabs and whelks! It was a relaxing vacation that provided memories and experiences which will stay with us forever. We would love to stay there again and highly recommend the Sugar Shack!! We had a potential hiccup on our stay and when we notified the owner, Brian, he was incredibly responsive! His property mgr was onsite within the hour and as we were checking out a crew was onsite to fix the issue before an actual problem arose. Trust you are in great hands at the Sugar Shack!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

10 April 2024

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

A few steps to the beach or bay!

Our family had a wonderful stay and we're hoping to come back again next year! The house is comfortable and spacious with plenty to do indoors and out. We especially enjoyed morning and evening kayaking and paddling on the bay with the dolphins and manatees! The house was so well-equipped that we really shouldn't have packed a full suitcase. All we really needed was a carryon with a swimsuit and toothbrush! Thank you for a great stay full of family memories.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

P. G.

10 April 2024

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

Far exceeded expectations!

Cannot say enough good things about this rental! It met every need our family had for the week from beach towels to bikes to Band-Aids to Momentos to bring home our seashells! Very clean and very comfortable. 150 steps to the bay and 150 steps to the sandy beach. Super bikeable to nearby tasty local restaurants too!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Brian and Brittany Andrews

I grew up in Kansas when I was younger, lived in New Jersey for most of my childhood, and moved to Wyoming to go to college and never left. The reason I never left is because I met my wife and she is Wyoming raised. I have a son and a daughter that I enjoy coaching in their sports and spending time with. They are growing way too fast and my daughter will be in college in the next couple of years. I run an electrical wholesale company and my wife is a 4th grade teacher. Wyoming has beautiful locations and amazing people, but our favorite place has always been the beach. We found Manasota Key a few years ago and it quickly became our second home and the beach we always wanted to return to. We enjoy spending time at the Sugar Shack and bringing our friends and family to our very favorite place.

Why they chose this property

Manasota Key reminds me a lot of Wyoming with the laid back atmosphere and quiet location. It is a hidden gem in southwest Florida and I am so lucky that my wife stumbled upon it a couple of years ago when we were looking for a new beach to visit. The Sugar Shack has everything that we were looking for when purchasing a vacation property. We love how close it is to the beach and the bay, and feels safe for our kids to explore. It is on a quiet, dead end street and feels like your own little oasis. We wanted to add a few amenities for our kids' to use when we get the chance to visit. They enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, and bike riding at Manasota Key so those are a few new additions to this property. We also enjoy roasting S'mores in Wyoming on our cooler summer evenings and we wanted to be able to enjoy those in Manasota as well, so we added an outdoor propane fireplace in the backyard. Kids grow way too fast and we figured now would be the perfect time to own a house in Manasota so that our kids' can enjoy it with us before they go off to college in a few years. We love the Sugar Shack and are so excited to share it with our friends and other families in hopes that they also create some lifelong memories and want to visit our house again.

What makes this property unique

The reason that we decided on the Sugar Shack is the location. How could you go wrong having the ocean and the bay 150 steps away? My family has created many memories on Manasota Key and we believe that by having a place we can we spend time at as a family we can continue to make these memories with our kids' and some day our grandkids. With us living in Wyoming it doesn't allow us a chance to visit all of the time, so when we cannot be in Manasota we are hoping that other families enjoy this area as much as we do and want to continue to come back to visit like we did. The Island is a quiet location making it feel safe for us to let our kids explore the area and enjoy being kids. The Sugar Shack is also within 2 1/2 hours of lots of our other favorite Florida places (Disney World, Sanibel Island, Clearwater, Siesta Key, and St. Johns Pass) so it allows us to continue to visit these places, but still return to our home at night. In Wyoming most towns are 1 1/2 hours away from each other, so these day trips are not really that far for us. They might seem a little too far for you to do a day trip to, but if you visit even just one during your stay you won't regret it.