Apartment

Walk to the Gulf Beach!

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Private kitchen
Living area
Living area
Watch any of our 120 channels or side and watch the beautiful LED fireplace!
Each kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, Keurig ect..

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Englewood, FL
  • Englewood Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Blind Pass Beach
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Walk to the Gulf Beach!

Coastal 2BR Retreat | Walk to Private Beach | Sleeps 6 | Starfish Stays 1A

Welcome to Starfish Stays 1A, a newly renovated beach-inspired 2-bedroom getaway on Manasota Key, where the tranquil Gulf waters are just a 2-minute walk away via our private beach access. This bright, coastal retreat comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests and offers the perfect balance of comfort, creativity, and convenience.

Designed with Water in Mind
This thoughtfully designed unit draws inspiration from the sea, featuring:

Two private bedrooms with brand-new queen beds

A sofa bed with an upgraded memory foam mattress

A custom, artist-inspired kitchen with stainless steel appliances

A cozy living room with a 55" Smart TV, board games, and lightning-fast Wi-Fi

All-new bedding, mattresses, and furnishings to ensure a fresh, restful stay

Beach Days Made Easy
Our private beach is just minutes away, where you can enjoy peaceful morning walks, collect seashells and shark teeth, or take in breathtaking sunsets.
We provide complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels. Two custom outdoor showers help rinse off the salt and sand before heading back inside.

Outdoor Oasis at Starfish Stays
Onsite amenities include:

A stylish pergola with seating for 8

A gas fire pit, BBQ grill, cornhole games and hammocks!

Lush landscaping with a laid-back, tropical vibe

Location Highlights

Stump Pass State Park (3 miles south) – hike, fish, kayak, or relax on a secluded beach

Blind Pass Beach Park (1 mile north) – nature trails, picnic areas, kayak launches, and more

Convenient access to local restaurants, live music, shops, and scenic spots on the Key

About Starfish Stays
Unit 1A is one of eight units at Starfish Stays, including studios, 1-bedrooms, and 2-bedroom options. Planning a group trip? We can accommodate larger families or friend groups with multiple rentals on the same property.

Why You’ll Love It Here
Skip the crowds and discover the laid-back luxury of Manasota Key. Whether you're lounging on the beach, grilling with family under the stars, or soaking up the cozy coastal design indoors—Starfish Stays 1A offers the perfect home base for your Florida getaway.

Property manager

Scot Hill
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs under 70 pounds are accepted.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping on the property.
Parking is limited. One spot per unit. Additional parking maybe available upon request.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 in the city centre and 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 going on at Englewood Recreation Center, or consider a night out at Venice Train Depot. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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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
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Lemon Bay Park - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 33 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lock 'N Key Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Englewood Moose Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to the Gulf Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Walk to the Gulf Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to the Gulf Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to the Gulf Beach! located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Englewood apartment building is in the city centre and 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Great Place!

My Uncle stayed there because me and my kids flights got cancelled so we didn’t make it But my Uncle said he was very impressed and had a great time and would definitely stay there again and gave it 5 stars!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Great location

Just as described; access to the beach is a short walk away. Restaurants are a mile and a half. We walked to avoid having to find parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin s.

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

Great place

Great stay with a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

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

Clean and friendly

We enjoyed our stay! We loved being near the beach and seeing dolphins on our walk. The hosts were very quick to respond to our questions. The other guests were very friendly and were repeat customers. The island is recovering from hurricane, but this place is in great shape and the beach is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margrit M.

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

Great and relaxing

Nice apartement, near to the beach, quiet. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy T.

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

Adorable!

This property was perfect. So cute and clean. It was perfect for two of us to crash after spending the day at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizzette S.

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

Get away

A short trip with my mom and my sister at the last minute, to get away after our dad passed away a few weeks ago. Unit was exactly as pictured, easy to get to, super clean, had everything we needed.We were surprised to see the devastation on the key after the hurricane's last year(don't know why). The beach is not the same and there was not a lot of sand area to setup near us. However, that did not lessen our overall experience. We are grateful to everyone rebuilding and repairing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Had a great stay!

We had a wonderful experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

James N.

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

Nice beach stay!!

Very nice, comfortable and clean. Great location and access to each. Appreciated the beach chairs and umbrella. Fun place to stay. Maybe next time we’ll stay longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

William A.

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

Great place. Very well supplied. Short walk to beach was great.

Would do it again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Adorable vacation spot!

My family absolutely loved our stay here! The place was even cuter than the pictures showed! We had everything we needed and everything was super clean! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cammie L.

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

Great location and property

Great place to stay where beach is not crowded. Clean and looks just like the pictures. Friendly neighbors too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale G.

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

Weekend getaway

Very nice easy beach access private beach is nice we went to find sharks teeth and found near 100 I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Mrs

Always good
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galina Y.

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

we love it

Great location, short walk and good access to the beach and canal, nice and very clean place, very helpful and friendly owner Paula and her helper Tiffany. Not far away from the island's restaurants, gift shops and food stores, Walgreens. Definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sue and Jack L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Manasota Key

We had a wonderful time; beach and stores were close. Our host helped us enter and was available to answer questions. The apartment was perfect for 3 people and a lovely space to hang out.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Great location!

Everything was as described! Clean, close to everything, easy to contact the hosts and the arrival gift was a pleasant surprise! If you plan to stay, you will not be disappointed! The beach is right across the street! Restaurants all within walking distance or short drive. My only suggestion to the hosts would be to number the units with the building number too. We had unit 1A, I went to the wrong Unit A at first and didn't realize it until another couple staying told us the other building was 1. Not a huge deal, just a thought 😎
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

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

Nice place, great owners

We spent a week at this property. It worked very well for the 2 of us. It was nicely equipped with everything we needed. We had a lot of questions for the owners. They responded immediately and never made us feel like we were bugging them. Scot and Paula were very generous in accommodating a special request - having a few of our parents' friends for dinner (all octogenarians) because the owner of the unit they were staying in considered it a party and wouldn't allow it. The only reason I rated the location 4 stars is because the unit is right on the main street, but that's a lot of Manasota Key.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Chelsey V.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

3 Stars

For the cost, we expected this to be more of a 4 or 5 star experience. I had some issues that I attempted to address with the property manager privately on check-out day like: getting a call at the time of check-in informing us the electronic door lock was broken to the front door, the toilet and sink were leaking in the middle of the night in the only restroom, and there was dog hair present. But the property manager only addressed the leaking toilet and sink, without any apology, no making it right, and accusing me of going against VRBO policies. As I told the property manager, I would expect (as I’m sure future guests would as well), that everything is working and cleanly as listed. Unfortunately that was not the case for us on our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy R., Salisbury, MD, USA

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

Starfish Stays

My husband and I spent 3 weeks in Unit 1A of Starfish Stays. The property manager, Stephanie, greeted us at the car and helped us carry our luggage up the stairs to the unit. She is so friendly and helpful. The unit was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed, including beach towels, chairs, umbrella, fishing rods, and beach toys for children. There were plenty of extra bathroom supplies, such as towels of all sizes and toilet paper, bath soap, hand soap, and even a small tube of sunscreen! The kitchen was well supplied with all the essentials we needed. We couldn’t figure out how the TV worked but a phone call to the owners cleared that up. The ceiling fan in the front bedroom is noisy, so we didn’t turn it on. The rug in the living room has a turned up corner - it just needs to be spun around so that corner is in a place where nobody can trip over it. We love Starfish Stays, and have already booked our stay for next year!
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

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

Relaxing stay

We had a great time. The place was very clean , the property was also very clean. Everything was convenient and easy to find . The beach was nice and accessible!! Thank you for making our stay a pleasant stay and we will be back!’ Mike and Denise Foster
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Perfect little beach getaway

Super clean and well maintained property. Property manager was very friendly. Easy, quick access to the beach. We had a great time. Hope to come again to Starfish Stays!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn M.

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

We were not disappointed!

One of the cutest beach rentals we have ever rented! Super convenient location and all the extras that come with the rental were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Nice location

Had all the things you needed for an enjoyable day at the beach. Just a little walk for a private beach area. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Scot Hill

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests