Bayfront House - Private Dock - Sweeping Water Views - Steps to the Beach

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A two-story house with a covered porch and a large window overlooking the interior.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, a ceiling fan, a wall clock, and a painting of a beach scene.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a view to the outdoor patio.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a marina, and a clear view of the ocean.
A wooden dock leading to a body of water with chairs and a bench.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Manasota Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Englewood, FL
  • Place, Manasota Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Englewood Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lemon Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manasota Beach and Englewood Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at CoolToday Park or Charlotte Sports Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Manasota Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Englewood Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lemon Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Venice Beach - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 34 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪APlus at Sunoco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lock 'N Key Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront House - Private Dock - Sweeping Water Views - Steps to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Bayfront House - Private Dock - Sweeping Water Views - Steps to the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bayfront House - Private Dock - Sweeping Water Views - Steps to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfront House - Private Dock - Sweeping Water Views - Steps to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bayfront House - Private Dock - Sweeping Water Views - Steps to the Beach located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very quick to answer questions. We had a great stay at this house for our group of 8 for 2 nights. Beautiful and well-appointed house. Nice location to get to by boat and the dock was perfect for the boat. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2026
Thank you so much! I’m thrilled our house was the perfect fit and that the dock worked out so beautifully for your boat. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and keeping in touch throughout your stay. We would love to welcome you all back aboard anytime you need another weekend on the water!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property - we rented it for a long holiday weekend celebration with family and friends. The house is very spacious and we were able to cook, congregate, and enjoy each other's company in the central living area. The beach was easily accessible with a short walk to the private area. And the kayaks were an added bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Awesome location, very attentive owner. We enjoyed our stay so much, wouldn’t change a thing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location and had such a great stay. We enjoyed hosting you and would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2026
It was an absolute pleasure hosting you. Come back and enjoy the beach vacation again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellently house, excellent host… we plan on staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2026
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay! We'd love to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the property very much. The master bed was very comfortable and no complaints from the rest of my group about their bed. It was large enough for everyone to have their own space. We didn't have any issues with access to the beach. The mosquitoes were relentless so bring bug spray. We were prepared because we know bay front is notorious for bugs. No big deal, i just spent everyday laying on the beach. Excellent place for the price!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! House was perfect for our group and location was awesome Host was great with communication and recommendations for great restaurants near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! The house was beautiful and the location was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2026
Thank you so much! We're so glad you had a great stay! We'd love to host you again anytime! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay This house is well adorned and has all the amenities The owner is very attentive and available Pictures don’t do the house justice While there is no pool we had so much fun on the dock Love to walk across the road to sunset We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2026
We’re thrilled you had an amazing stay and enjoyed the house, the dock, and the sunset walks across the road. It means a lot to hear that the home exceeded your expectations, and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house had everything you could possibly need to enjoy time near the beach or on the water. The rooms were very clean, kitchen well stocked, hot tub super enjoyable! The best part: Location location location!! We were in town to fish and got to the marina in 15 minutes, super easy. On days off from our charters, we enjoyed the kayaks and dock. Very close to the local tiki bar restaurants and we liked Stumpy’s Free Ride! We’ll be back!!!
Rented a pontoon, great way to enjoy the bay.
Sunrises were worth waking up early.
Nightfall magic.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the clean home, well-stocked kitchen, hot tub, kayaks, dock, and convenient location. It sounds like the perfect fishing and beach getaway! The pictures look beautiful! Thank you so much for staying with us! We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every thing was excellent even more than I had hoped for.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2026
Thank you so much! Looking forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place on the canal

The pictures described this place perfectly. It was a great property and the owner was very responsive to any requests and checkin/check out. The area was great and I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Jon! We're so glad you had a great stay! We'd love to host you again anytime! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great, views were amazing, hanging out on the dock down by the water was awesome. The location was great and close to everything and we just really enjoyed our time on Manasota Key! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2025
Appreciate the kind words! Thrilled the house, views, and dock time were highlights—and that the central location worked well! Hope to host you again on your next trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home on the bay!

We had such a lovely time for our family reunion at this gorgeous home. It is peaceful, relaxing, and the perfect location just across the street from the beach and on the bay. Great vacation, we will absolutely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thank you so much, Amanda! So glad you enjoyed the peaceful bayfront and the beautiful beach. I'm thrilled you had a wonderful stay! We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Manasota Beach. The house was perfect. Clean upon arrival, comfortable beds, private setting. Enjoyed sunrises from our deck and sunsets every evening at the beach. The hot tub was an added bonus during the cooler November evenings. Our host was quick to reply and happy to help in any way. A truly lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us and for your kind feedback—we’re thrilled you enjoyed the home, and the sunrise deck views. You were a pleasure to host, and we’d love to welcome you back to Manasota Key anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing fun stay.

We really enjoyed our stay here. The property was clean, very well equipped with a lot of extras. We enjoyed the peacefulness of just sitting on the dock and the ease of walking across the street to the beach. The area is slowly opening back up since the hurricanes, but we found plenty of local restaurants and parks to visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2025
We're delighted you had a great stay with us on the Key, Chris! We enjoyed hosting you and the family. Thanks again and we look forward to your return soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was as described, if you’re looking to be on the bay, great house and screened in porch is a must during summer! The only issue we had was using the private beach, we were there maybe 15 mins just walking around checking out beach and the staff at the island beach house weren’t very nice and harnessed us about the private beach asWeWere Leaving stating we could use walk way but had to go down to public beach. Owner was quick to respond when we informed them. Better off to drive to public beach or stump pass both aren’t bad drives. Overall great area and house.
SUP on the bay
Private beach area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us! We’re glad you enjoyed the home, bayfront setting with private dock, screened porch, and the location. We’re sorry there was confusion at the beach access. The interaction described involved staff from a neighboring property, not our home or management team, and appears to have been a misunderstanding regarding beach access. As we explained, guests are welcome to walk to the beach any time of day, and there is plenty of space on this beach to set up and enjoy it. We appreciate you reaching out so we could clarify quickly and help, and we’re happy you had an overall great stay. Thank you again for staying with us. We’re happy that you enjoyed the house and location, and we would be glad to host you again for a longer visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place on the water

The house is at a great location on the water with a dock and a very short walk to the gulf/ocean. The hosts were great with communication and meeting our requests. The house was clean and fit our needs to fish, kayak, paddle board, hang at the beach, cook for two families, etc. would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thank you, Joe! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the water activities on the bay and the beach side, and had everything you needed. We'd love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Bayfront home on beautiful Manasota Key. The views of Lemon Bay from both the house and the dock were amazing—photos do not do them justice. We are amateur birders and were lucky to see eagles, various herons, shorebirds, egrets, and more. We even saw a dolphin swim right by us!The sunrises were incredible, and it was just a short walk across the street to the beach for sunset. The host was extremely helpful and responsive, and gave great recommendations for restaurants and things to do. The home was spotless and very welcoming. Overall, we highly recommend Bayfront.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Bay views from the home and dock (they really are even better in person), and how special that you spotted eagles, herons, egrets—and even dolphins swimming by. We’re so glad you loved the sunrise views and sunsets, and we truly appreciate your kind words about the home being spotless and welcoming. We’d love to host you again on Manasota Key anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is absolutely beautiful from the amenities to the views. It had everything we needed for a very enjoyable stay. Our host was very attentive to all our needs and answered all inquiries in a very timely and courteous manner…We fished from the dock and walked across the road to watch spectacular sunsets each evening. While it doesn’t have a pool we had a lot of fun kayaking on the bay or just relaxing on the dock or in the hot tub.. We will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We love hearing you fished from the dock, kayaked on the bay, and capped each day with spectacular sunsets across the road on the beach (plus some hot tub time!). I love seeing your pictures. Thank you for sharing! We look forward to your upcoming return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Manasota is our favorite!

This is our second time to Manasota and it never disappoints. This house was awesome sitting right on the bay! We had plenty of room and great communication with the owner! We’d love to come back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Island Home

This house exceeded expectations! The pictures are spot on and the location was amazing. My family loved being able to fish on the dock and the 2 minute walk to the private access beach was amazing! Also just a shirt ealk or trolley rode to thout favorite restaurant Lock N Key!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thank you so much, Wendy! We're thrilled the house exceeded your expectations and that your family enjoyed the dock and the beach. So glad you took advantage of the short walk or trolley ride to Lock N Key — it's a favorite of ours too! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked this property for the location and views and we were not disappointed! Most windows have water views in the home. We loved the dock and caught some sheepshead within a few feet of the dock. The beach walk is only a couple minutes and the beach was perfect. We prefer bayside properties and this one is like having your own nature sanctuary out your back door. We had temperatures in the 30s/40s with strong winds but the hot tub on the deck enabled us to still enjoy the view and outside. The house is well stocked and the host was great.
Sunrise from the dock.
Sunrise from the dock.
View from the back door at sunrise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2026
Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures! We’re so glad you enjoyed the sweeping water views and the surrounding nature. You were wonderful guests, and we’d love to welcome you back to Manasota Key anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

CaliGator

great host
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thank you, Scott! Looking forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
DON’T HESITATE! Impeccably clean, well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and the perfect location with the Bay in your backyard and the beach across the street…LOVE LOVE LOVE! It’s everything you hope for when you rent.We grabbed our coffee and enjoyed front row seats to the most beautiful sunrises right from the dock (we may or may not have found ourselves going from coffee straight into fishing-in our pajamas). The manager/owners were very welcoming and happy to answer questions. They really want your stay to be wonderful. We took their recommendations for dinner and breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay. Highly, HIGHLY recommend! Attaching pics of the fish we caught right from the dock (we were so lucky!)
Sunrise right in the backyard
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2026
We’re so happy you loved the home, the location, and the peaceful dockside mornings. Hearing that you enjoyed the fishing, our local recommendations, and all the little comforts in the house means a lot to us. We truly appreciate your kind words and would be delighted to welcome you back anytime.
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