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Manasota Key Dream Beach House

Family-friendly stay with water park in Englewood

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 143600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Englewood, FL
  • Place, Lemon Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Manasota Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Englewood

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Manasota vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Lemon Bay and Manasota Beach. Lemon Bay Park and Elite Health Venice are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lemon Bay - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Manasota Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Caspersen Beach - 18 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Venice Beach - 18 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Siesta Key Beach - 38 min drive - 26.8 miles

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Manasota Key Dream Beach House

Perfect Get-Away Beach Home for Families! Sleeps 12 to 14, Heated Pool & Spa.

This beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom beach home with 2 living rooms and extra Queen sleeper is truly a hidden treasure for having fun with family and friends by the beach! The kitchen is fully stocked for cooking and eating-in with your family and friends. Enjoy the screened-in lanai for family fun in the heated deck pool and outdoor grilling. Walk outside to the hot tub where you can soak while star gazing and watch the moon rise and fall!

This unique Key West-Style home is located in a quiet, beautifully landscaped neighborhood only 3-mins by car to Manasota Key Beach Park that features free parking and full bath house amenities. Or take a delightful 15-min walk with native Florida foliage along a quiet sand and shell road adjacent to Lemon Bay that takes you over the intracoastal to the exquisite Manasota Key Beach renowned for it's pre-historic shark teeth hunting.

This inviting and playful beach theme home offers all the amenities for a perfect family vacation that boasts a fully stocked kitchen for in-house cooking, granite kitchen counters, ceiling fans, new dishwasher, quality washer/dryer, stainless steel appliances, and 3 new HVAC’s with 3 adjustable Ecobee thermostats. Enjoy indoor vaulted ceilings with skylights and lounging areas.

All of the downstairs bedrooms open with double French doors onto the heated-pool deck and screened-in lanai with outdoor lounging and eating areas. Or walk out to the hot tub area where you can soak and relax.

The bedrooms, living room, and dining room are outfitted with hotel style latches for child safety. The open kitchen plan includes banquette seating with a large informal dining space that also opens onto the pool deck with over-sized double French doors. You’ll find an easy flow through the family room, dining room, kitchen and pool deck for family fun and entertainment. The house also features many quiet spaces for resting and restoring.

Walk up the classic yellow-pine stairs and enjoy the view from the floor-to-ceiling picture windows. The second story features a second family TV room/study/play area with pull-out sleeping couch. The 2 upstairs bedrooms feature a Queen bedroom with twin bed, and an over-sized King guest suite that offers privacy and seclusion with double doors over looking the large backyard. The backyard has plenty of room for play with just over half-an-acre providing uncommon privacy and living space in a beach-area home. This unique beach home is perfect for family gatherings!

The Manasota Key Beach Park offers beautiful beaches, boat launching, fishing, and collecting pre-historic shark teeth among other great local activities. We look forward to hosting you and your family group at the Manasota Key Dream Beach House.
Please feel free to reach out to us regarding your upcoming booking!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please be sure you have cleaned the grill if you or a family member has used it.
Please return furniture to its original location if you or a family member has moved it.
If you have installed any extras extra such as blinds or anything new, please remove and take with, or take to the trash bin.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

4 pm check-in and 11am check-out are necessary to keep our 5 bedroom/ 4 bath home beautifully cleaned. Contact me to see if there is any wiggle room.
Bag and tie your garbage. Outside garbage and recycling cans must go to road on Thursdays for Friday 6am pickup. The next guest will need empty cans.
If you use the grill during your stay, please remember to Clean the Grill before you check-out

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Contemporary 5 Br. Beach Villa Pool Home House
Contemporary 5 Br Pool House

Frequently asked questions

How close is Manasota Key Dream Beach House to the airport?

This vacation home is 40.9 mi (48-min drive) away from the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Manasota Key Dream Beach House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Manasota Key Dream Beach House to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.5 mi (13-min drive) from Englewood Beach and 8.6 mi (15-min drive) from Venice Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Manasota Key Dream Beach House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Manasota Key Dream Beach House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Manasota Key Dream Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Manasota Key Dream Beach House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Manasota Key Dream Beach House have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Manasota Key Dream Beach House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Manasota Key Dream Beach House to downtown Englewood?

This vacation home is 4.3 mi away from Englewood.

Manasota Key Dream Beach House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 218 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family get together. Walking distance to beach. Not far from area attractions and restaurants. Comfortable accommodations for a family gathering including a clean refreshing pool surrounded by shady decks. The hot tub was clean but we didn't use it since it was hot outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful. Check-in was easy and Gwen was very helpful. The house is roomy and delightful. There were 10 in our party ranging from 3yrs to 76yrs. We had plenty of room and privacy. The kids thoroughly enjoyed the pool. The beach was close. Thank you for a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 4 Fun!

Great house! We have 6 kiddos soThis was perfect!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Old Florida Home

The location is half mile from Manasota Beach which was perfect distance for all of us even the 4-year-old to walk to and back. The house has an above ground pool which was refreshing even in the high heat temperatures experienced this June. The inside of the home has coastal decor and was beautifully clean. Cute accent pieces are placed throughout the home which give the atmosphere a welcoming homey feeling. There are cute stuffed animals and books and games for the kids. The layout of the home with three zones worked perfectly for us. I would definitely recommend and go there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to enjoy beaches from Venice to Boca Grande, close to restaurants and shopping yet tucked away in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best House Ever!!!

We had plenty of beds, towels, bathrooms, and a very well stocked kitchen that made our stay amazing! Having a pool where we could easily watch the kids swim while we cooked was another aspect we loved! Only 2 minutes from the beach made it where we could quickly run back if we forgot something and for lunch. We wish we could find a house like this everywhere we travel!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

The house was a perfect size for our family. Our 6 grandchildren had fun playing with the stuffed animals they found upstairs. They also enjoyed the pool and hot tub.I would not recommend this house for a handicapped person. The front steps and shower were very difficult for me. I have MS and walk with a walker.Other than that the house was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Retreat

Wonderful home. Lots of space. Gwen is a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Year 2

We were thrilled with the house and location last year, so returned for "year 2". The house is very functional for a larger family and accommodating to our needs. Love the short walk to the beach and surrounding neighborhood. Already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big House with Key West Bibe

It was a huge place with a lot of charm. Walking to the beach is a real treat. The house has a lot to offer. The upstairs suite is perfect for family. Loved the stuffed animals for the kids.
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

david s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach House Christmas

Very versatile accommodation, short stroll to the beach (1km), quiet, very pleasant area, light traffic, great area for running BTW.A house in which 12 of us aged 7 to 77, members of 3 families from 3 different countries and cultures never had a cross word in 2 whole weeks!!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness

XMass in FL with the family

This place was great. The lay out around the pool was really cool. The thing I loved most was how quiet the street and surrounding streets were. The short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and management

We rented this for our family for thanksgiving. Beds were amazing, had everything that you could need, management was attentive and helpful. Overall is was a great place to stay with all the comfort and fixings of your own home.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

crystal b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!!!

It is a beautiful house with lots of room. We loved everything about it and would definitely stay here again. Thanks, Gwen for being a great host who responds quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D., South Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation home

First of all I want to thank Gwen for making this home available for us. Our plans changed drastically because our original rental was inhabitable after hurricane Milton. Gwen said we can make it work. We arrived a few days before our family. The sea decor in every room was beautiful. The upstairs area was so perfect for our three grandkids. They loved the space with the stuffed animals. Our mornings were so special sitting out on the front porch having our morning coffee enjoying the warm breeze. The days consist of the beach and pool. Spacious rooms throughout with plenty of kitchenware. Plenty of pool towels for everyone. Lots of pool toys, beach toys, chairs and beach umbrellas are all available. Great vacations go by quickly and this one sure did. We will be back. Thanks again Gwen
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Beach getaway

A short drive to the beaches and downtown historic Venice for shopping. This house was great for 3 families with children. Plenty of room to hang out and to spread out. Location was nice on a dead end road. This is probably one of the best rentals we’ve stayed at to date.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Florida home

What a beautiful home! So spacious . Plenty of room for ten adults and two children. The pool was awesome and we spent time in it every day! Would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan J G.

Liked: Cleanliness

I loved the place

We really enjoyed the stay but we had to left before the last day because of the storm Debby. The only negative thing was the weather
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time and close to the beach- 4 miles

The location. accommodations, toys, books for kids, huge kitchen with all your needs, swimming pool, lots of towels/beach towels was great. Everyone said they would go back. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo A., Key Largo

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach getaway for the whole family

Beautifully done property with everything you need. More than enough space, and activities for the entire family. The house itself is so amazing with all its unique features, and spacious layout. But the care and attention to detail put in by the host really show. Great location less than 20min from town, and beach within walking distance. The pool, grill, hot tub, disk golf, fully equipped kitchen, board games, cards, coloring books, multiple smart tv’s throughout, and book shelves full of every kind give you plenty to do if you just want a relaxing day in. Definitely booking a return trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Property

This is a wonderful home. Gwen is great to work with. You get a reply quickly. Many amenities in this home! Can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family House

We stayed a week in this large, well appointed family house near Manasota Beach. Our family is aged 74 to 3 months. Each family enjoyed a spacious bedroom(2 with en-suite baths). The location is close to several nice beaches. However, our kids really enjoyed the pool that was surrounded by a nice deck (and a beer fridge). The kitchen is well supplied with cooking utensils and dishes. A propane grill is provided. Our Florida vacation coincided with 4 days of torrential rain. Luckily we could escape them by driving about an hour north to beaches and museums in St. Petersburg and Sarasota. Two water adventures were cancelled, but we still had fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moe M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property

Very large home and great for kids and family vacations. Very close to beach, pool in screened in patio along with large yard. Excellent communication with owner. Thanks Gwen
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and perfect for our big family.

From swimming in the ‘just right for young children’ pool to visiting 3 different beaches all within a short drive with beautiful water and beaches covered with shells and fun to find sharks teeth, our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful family friendly home. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our new favorite short term rental

The house was immaculate. The pool and spa were both sparkling clean. All the mechanical systems in the house worked flawlessly, not always easy in a house of this size. It was obvious that our host Gwen‘s mission was that we enjoyed her house to its fullest. Gwen was personable, friendly and very accommodating. It was always pleasure communicating with her and her reply’s were always prompt. We had four couples staying in the house for five days and all they had to say were good things. This is the best managed house we have ever stayed in and is our new favorite short term rental.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024