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This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL.

This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL.

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Absolutely breathtaking sunsets on the beach!
Enjoy casual meals at the attractive new cottage-style dining set
Just steps to post-card perfect Manasota Key beach! Walkable to lots to do! Villa Mimosa has many happy repeat guests!!
All new bed linens
New queen-size sofa sleeper in family room

Overview of This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL.

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 669.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Englewood, FL
  • Popular LocationEnglewood Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationStump Pass Beach State Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlind Pass Beach8 min drive
  • AirportVenice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL.

Located on Manasota Key, Villa Mimosa is an adorable 2-bedroom cottage only 1 minute walk to our amazing beach! 5-minute walk to Stump Pass! One bedroom with king bed, 2nd bedroom has full bed & twin bed, plus sofa sleeper in family room. 2 small bathrooms. Free shared use of kayaks. Swim spa with waterfall & massage therapy jets in common area. 1 car parking spot. no visitor parking. No pets. No smoking. Low-key quiet respectful vacationers as this is a nice beach area.
PROPERTY & SAFETY RULES:
--our housekeeper has a SEVERE pet allergy so we cannot accept any animals. we have common areas she needs to be at.

- - kids must be 6 & older AND ALSO must be able to swim well in order to stay in this property. Kids must be supervised at all times. No lifeguard on duty - swim at your own risk. No horseplay. No diving, jumping or flipping. SHALLOW WATER. Pool & common area hours: 10 a.m. to sunset. No night swimming. Common area close at dark. Strict neighborhood noise ordinance in place at night. Follow all posted pool & common area rules. Keep pool gate doors tightly closed. Kids must always be supervised by responsible Adult

- Registered guests only. No visitor parking. 1 Parking spot per place. no oversized vehicles. use parking permit hangtag. Absolutely no pets. No smoking or vaping inside and no smoking outside anywhere on our grounds. Drive very slowly on our tiny street - 5 mph. . Low-key, quiet respectful vacationers only. Must be 25 years old or older or staying with parents to stay here.

- we use a professional pest control service. Florida has a tropical climate, and it is possible to see bugs inside despite our best efforts. Please keep windows/doors tightly closed & keep place clean & tidy with food tightly closed to prevent pests.

- $350 fine for evidence of smoking and for pet violations & face immediate eviction.

- -KAYAKS: if kayaks are provided at this site under the property description, here are kayak rules: free shared use of 2 kayaks to explore Lemon Bay (not for use in ocean). carry kayaks - do not drag. 1 person per kayak. Stay close to shore and do not use in windy conditions. LIFE JACKETS REQUIRED. - our entrance to use the 2 kayaks is at the end of Sand Dollar Lane where the ground gently slopes in between two trees on lemon Bay. 1 person per kayak. Must be 21 years old or older to use kayaks (no exceptions). no kids on kayaks. (THE CANAL ACROSS STREET -- & ALL DOCKS - DO NOT BELONG TO US - NEIGHBORS SENSITIVE) We reserve right to replace kayaks with another amenity if we notice unsafe use by guests.

** LIABILITY WAIVER: By renting this property, you understand swimming and use of kayaks are at your own risk. All posted pool and kayak rules must be followed for the safety and enjoyment of all. No lifeguards on duty. Pool gate door must always be tightly latched. Swimming pool closes at sunset. No night swimming. Kids must be supervised at all times by adult in the pool and Lemon Bay areas. Life jackets must be worn to use kayaks. Kayaks need to stay close to shore and not be use in windy or rainy weather. Kayaks can only be used in Lemon Bay - but not in ocean. You agree to be fully responsible for any accidents you may incur. You agree to waive any claim whatsoever against owner for accidents or claims arising from swimming or kayak use. By renting this property, guests hereby agree to hold owners harmless against any and all claims, damages or causes of action for damages arising from injury to persons or property, or loss of life sustained in or about the rental property by any person or persons whatsoever. The renter further agrees that the owners shall not be liable for any personal injuries or damages to any goods, wares, or property regardless of how such injuries or damages may be caused, or whether resulting from acts of negligence. We are professional hosts with nearly two decades of hospitality experience and numerous happy repeat guests with glowing reviews.

- Reservations are non-changeable & can't be canceled for refund for any reason including weather ( beyond the time period specified at time of reservation on your listing site). We highly recommend obtaining travel insurance for peace of mind if you are worried about making your trip.

AMENITIES:
Each of our places has a free high-speed WIFI and all premium movie channels included free! Beach towels, folding beach chairs, Sand toy set & all linens provided. Charcoal grills (guest to provide own charcoal)
Free use of our laundry room in between Casa Pina Colada at 115 Friendship Lane & Casa Sangria at 117 friendship lane. Free shared use of swim spa with waterfall and massage therapy jets in Courtyard pool area.
Keurig-style coffee maker & we also offer traditional coffee maker. LIke hotels - we supply "starter supplies" - toilet paper, folded paper towels, sample size coffee, tea, etc. to get you going -- then there's a DollarTree nearby or grocery stores if you want additional supplies. No smoking inside or outside anywhere on premises as we wish to provide a healthy environment for all. No pets. Registered guests only. Please keep noise to a normal conversation level as this is a nice quiet beach community and you will sleep well. Swim spa hours 10 AM to sunset.
We have many happy repeat guests we are proud to say.
Enjoy!
Our wonderful housekeeper & reliable handyman live close by if you have an issue. We have a very thorough guest guide binder in family room with very helpful cottage & area information - please be sure to review at arrival to get the most out of your vacation experience. Please contact us with any issues.
We absolutely love our location because we are on a cute, quiet island street with friendly guests & neighbors. It is quiet & relaxing so you will sleep well! You can easily walk four different directions to the Key's biggest draws - just 1 minute to our great beach which doesn't get crowded & 1 minute walk opposite way to use the Kayaks in pretty Lemon Bay waters. We are beyond lucky to have Stump Pass State Beach Park as a neighbor! Just 5 minute walk to this nature preserve! Many of our guests LOVE to walk down our beach to the free beach yoga classes & popular watersports rentals - jet ski, sunset cruises, boat rentals, SUPs, Parasailing, deep sea fishing, etc. Only 8 minute walk to fun island night life with 5 popular Key restaurants offering live tropical music!
You will be provided with a code to front door which works on your dates - super easy and no need to worry about keys!
- NOTE: TV's typically "ON" at arrival
Rental car is the best, easiest, least expensive way to get to and from Manasota Key (unless you are driving your own car). We have a good bike rental option in our guest guide & we are walkable to the beach and lots to do once you arrive. have fun!

Property manager

Amy
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this cottage 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 happening at Englewood Recreation Center or CoolToday Park.
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Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Englewood Beach - 2 min walk
  • Lemon Bay - 5 min walk
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 7 min walk
  • Blind Pass Beach - 8 min drive
  • Don Pedro Island Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Farlows On The Water - 7 min drive
  • Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar - 11 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 8 min drive
  • Lock & Key Restaurant & Pub - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL. have a pool?

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

Is This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Englewood Beach and Lemon Bay. Stump Pass Beach State Park is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 169 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Richard P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
You better like bugs
Bugs of all sizes at this vacation rental! Drain flies, to medium size bugs that would scatter under the fridge when you turned on the light, to cockroaches. If you like bugs, look no further. We actually left with 4 days still on our rental because of the flies/bugs/cockroaches. There were definitely other issues with this being an older rental (AC either on full blast or off completely, clicking ceiling fans, TV malfunctioning, etc.). Couple positives, it was close to the ocean and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen or Rita

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful people and fantastic spot
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway with friends
Cute bungalow Weather wasn't good but was nice anyway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

TODD M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet getaway
As advertised! Neat, well furnished, great location!! Check-in/out was a breeze. One block to beach, one block to bay. VERY quiet and relaxing!! Definitely recommend and will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Yana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Not as expected
House is really old and has pretty bad water damage. Not as expected based on the pictures. The walls are dryrotted inside and starting to cave in. The floor is sagging in some spots. Moisty smell inside. Very cluttered with stuff but missing some important things like coffee filters and laundry detergent (had to purchase a large container for a one time use). Host was responsive and easy to communicate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Amy

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My most treasured memories from childhood are of our sunny Florida beach vacations to visit grandparents with my parents, two sisters, and cousins. I created blue starfish beach resort's casual island vibe to bring back memories of those care-free vacations of childhood, yet with all of the modern amenities & comforts today's families love. I am absolutely obsessed with constantly improving our guests' vacation experience. I have more than a decade experience with vacation home rentals in southwest Florida so you know you will be in very good care during your sun-filled, fun-filled stay. I am proud to say we have numerous happy repeat guests and I'd like you to become a blue starfish VIP too!

Why they chose this property

My husband Frank grew up visiting charming Manasota Key beaches with grandparents. We searched for MANY years to find the PERFECT LOCATION on the Key that our family would love & our guests would love. blue starfish beach resort was absolutely worth the wait - just 1 minute walk to both our stunning beach & serene Lemon Bay, 5 minute walk to our local treasure - Stump Pass State Beach Park (We are extremely fortunate to be in this top- rated Park's neighborhood!) & only 8 minute stroll down our beach to our favorite local restaurants with live tropical music. All new furnishings throughout done by our ultra-talented interior designer, Villa Mimosa has MANY happy repeat guests year after year!
My family really loves we can walk to casual Sandbar Restaurant & Tiki Bar - we can enjoy the bands while the kids are highly entertained in our close view with fun sand games appealing to all ages. We also love the very popular free yoga classes on the beach across from Sandbar & reasonably-priced watersports rentals nearby. A number of area beaches 'disappear' during high-tide we learned, so we carefully chose a beach location with plentiful sand in all tides that never gets very crowded despite dazzling sunsets & stunning shoreline. Our beach is one of the best places on earth to find the pre-historic sharks teeth the area is famous for! We consider it a best-kept secret in must-see vacation destinations!

What makes this property unique

Beyond one of the best locations on the Key, our very talented interior designer has created Villa Mimosa & our neighboring beach villas that look straight out of the pages of 'Coastal Living' magazine. Our 6 quaint, private beach villas are tastefully designed so guests can fully escape everyday life and become an island native in an enticing relaxed environment. We have added every free amenity we could dream up to make our guests' stay special
including attractive new courtyard pool with glass-tiled waterfall feature, free outdoor Ping-Pong area, self-serve Tiki Bar, patio conversation seating & dining, free WIFI, free parking, ALL premium movie channels free on our new high def LED Samsung flat screens, beach chairs, beach umbrella, beach towels, popular board games, book library, laundry room, gourmet cottage kitchen with gorgeous granite counters, all new stainless steel appliances, new sofa sleepers, and all new furnishing throughout! We offer both traditional coffee maker plus Keurig with a couple starter pods.
* Appealing brand new heated, courtyard swimming pool with massage therapy jets & glass-tiled waterfall in common patio area - enjoy! Low-key, respectful vacationers welcome. This is a nice, quiet, upscale beach community - you will sleep well and enjoy this very relaxing, peaceful island escape.

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