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Sand Castle - close to beaches, shopping

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Englewood, FL
  • Place, Lemon Bay
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Manasota Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

En-Suite Bedroom

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

En-Suite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sand Castle - close to beaches, shopping

Welcome to Sand Castle, a stunning 4-bedroom retreat nestled in the serene neighborhood of Manasota Beach, just a short walk from the pristine shores. This charming home offers a perfect blend of comfort and style, making it an ideal getaway for families seeking relaxation and adventure.

With a spacious layout, Sand Castle comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests. The property features two luxurious king bedrooms and two cozy twin bedrooms, ensuring everyone has their own space to unwind. The three well-appointed bathrooms provide convenience and privacy for all guests.

As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a warm and inviting ambiance, perfect for creating lasting memories. The living area is designed for relaxation, equipped with a television and comfortable seating, making it a great spot for family movie nights. The fully equipped kitchen boasts modern appliances, including a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher, along with essential cooking basics and a dining table for shared meals.

Step outside to enjoy the garden view from your lanai, where you can soak up the sun or enjoy a barbecue with family and friends. The pool offers a refreshing escape on warm days, while the nearby beach invites you to explore the beautiful coastline.

Additional amenities include air conditioning, internet access, a washer and dryer, and family-friendly features like puzzles. Safety is prioritized with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as a fire extinguisher on-site.

Located near local attractions, Sand Castle is the perfect base for exploring the vibrant area of Englewood. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, enjoy water sports, or explore nearby parks, this property offers the ideal setting for your next vacation.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the beauty and tranquility of Sand Castle. Book your stay today and create unforgettable memories in this enchanting beach home!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Englewood

Located in Manasota, a neighbourhood in Englewood, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at CoolToday Park, or consider a night out at Venice Train Depot. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Lemon Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Manasota Beach - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Venice Fishing Pier - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 19 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Venice Beach - 20 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sand Castle - close to beaches, shopping have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Sand Castle - close to beaches, shopping?

As of 25 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Castle - close to beaches, shopping on 3 June 2026 start from NZ$466, 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 Sand Castle - close to beaches, shopping pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sand Castle - close to beaches, shopping?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sand Castle - close to beaches, shopping?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sand Castle - close to beaches, shopping located?

Located in Manasota, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lemon Bay and Manasota Beach. Elite Health Venice and Venice Area Audubon Society are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home - more spacious than expectedEasy communication and nearby beach access. We had a lovely stay
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine b.

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

Wonderful area / great hosts

We had a wonderful time in Florida, Leslie was a great host with excellent communication and great properties, will definitely look into renting from this host again for future visits!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

GREAT location!

House is very comfortable. Has everything you need to cook. Super close to Manasota Beach. Will stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha N.

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

LOVE the location!

House was in a great location for Manasota Beach. Amenities of the house were perfect. House was very comfortable. Will book her again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mircea C.

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

Excellent

Great memories, beautiful large home, very nice decorated, equipped with everything you need, walking distance to the beach, we will definitely stay there again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

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

Great house for 8!

Spacious house, comfortable large rooms. Twin beds could use new mattresses for adults. Will Definitely book again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Wonderful

Property was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paula n.

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

The whole truth

This house has a really big swimming pool but the fountain doesn’t work. It’s so close to the beach. You can literally run back-and-forth all day.!!! Does anything else really matter? I would rent it again for these reasons! House is set at 85 when no one staying there, so it smells musty. We just re-wash the bedding and the blankets. The beds are not comfortable. I slept outside on the pool sofa! The house is casually decorated, which I prefer so I’m not chasing after the children to be so careful. There was a junior size, baby bed, and a pack and play. Two kayaks in the garage. Not sure if they’re supposed to be used, we didn’t use them. There was only three beach chairs we added two more and two umbrellas. Nice size kitchen well equipped! Refrigerator has icemaker there is a griddle and a blender and most kitchen utensils plenty of dishes and glasses. had blow dryer’s,curling irons, radio, two TVs, and a very private pool area. Plan on getting your own paper products and dish soap and garbage bags . House was clean and very very quiet neighborhood! Definitely would rent the house again just for the location and the huge swimming pool! Great size rooms and nice bathrooms! Loved the huge washer, extra mini refrigerator ,one extra fan, some games, puzzles, some pool toys(we left like ten) and the outdoor furniture and grill! Walmart is 6 minutes for needs! So don’t sweat the small stuff you will love the house size, the location, and the POOL ! No one wanted to leave!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine H.

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

Unbeliveable

All had great time really appreciated the space as the temps outside dropped to 36 degrees for our first 3 days.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Summer Vacay Jersey Crew

We enjoyed the property! We love this area. We had a slight problem with the ac but the rental company was right on it. It was all corrected and we spent most of our nights in the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Southern Florida Vacation

We were very pleased with our experience! Fantastic location, so close to the beach and restaurants. The home was very well stocked, had plenty of laundry and dishwasher detergent, high quality cookware, and ample dishes for our group. The pool was very nice, and had comfy deck furniture that was used daily. We would rent this home again!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kelly P.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

So much potential but so much missing.

The house is located at the end of an unpaved road sitting on a half acre of overgrown tropical underbrush. It’s location is a short ride from the beach but not at the beach. It’s better than spending weeks crammed into a hotel room but as far as a VRBO home it has been neglected. When we first arrived, the garage was scattered with boxes and packaging from house hold items and work that was recently done to this house or any one of the other houses managed by the property company. The Welcome book was obviously not unique to this house as it warned of not allowing topless bathing and how to use the garbage disposal. Neither of which were happening here. Necessary information like trash removal or laundering instructions were omitted. The carpets are likely original from when the house was built and smell like it. All of the smoke extinguishers were missing batteries. The ceiling fans were rusted and covered in black mold. There are no spices or common cooking items in the house. No paper towels, dish detergent or toilet paper provided. There is a clutter of culinary oddities and dull knives in the kitchen. The stove is worn and scorched but that matched the condition of the pots that are scratched and worn. The bedrooms are decently appointed and decorated in a cute dated kind of way. The washer and dryer were older then the house and screamed the entire time and barely have enough room to wash a few garments at a time. Overall it’s dated, dirty, and nothing special. It’s a solid 3 out of 5.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga K.

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

Great

Great experiance, lots of linens, towels and dinner ware.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George L.

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

Great property Great location

Lesley was a great host she let us check-in early after our flight became a redeye. The property was nice and we were only 1/2 mile from Manasota Beach. Nice quiet beach with restrooms and showers. No spring breakers; just families and couples. I highly recommend this property
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicki R.

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

Great Vacation 2021

We did enjoy our stay very much. It is a fun area to stay and the beach was beautiful. The pool was very nice and house had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable..
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

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

Thank you

Had a wonderful time. Beautiful home will definitely be renting again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandon H.

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

First try as a snow bird

This house was a convenient location to beach access and quiet setting. Comfortable and private. Could have been cleaner, and updated in furniture and decor- some things like the towels, etc could have been newer- but overall we loved our stay and would repeat it in the future.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marli R.

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

Great place!

We really enjoyed the house! It is very spacious, great location (close to the beach), and the pool was wonderful. The pool is heated and very big. We had a great time! The house was well stocked with a full kitchen which was great for cooking for a big family. There’s an awesome grill outside to use too. Will definitely look to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Great House!

Perfect house to suit our business needs. The owner was hospitable and very flexible with our schedule. My employees were very happy with the accommodations!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019

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