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Old Florida Charm, quiet, close to beach and boat launch.

Family-friendly stay near Venice Beach

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Englewood, FL
  • Place, Lemon Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Manasota Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Englewood

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Manasota cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lemon Bay and 2 miles (3 km) of Venice Beach. Also, Manasota Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Lemon Bay Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lemon Bay - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Venice Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Manasota Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Venice Fishing Pier - 20 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Caspersen Beach - 22 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 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.

Old Florida Charm, quiet, close to beach and boat launch.

Old Florida Charm, in a newly renovated and comfortably appointed cottage, steps from Manasota Beach, and Lemon Bay.

It is only a short walk to the the glorious Manasota Beach, where you can watch beautiful sunsets, stroll the beach looking for fossilized sharks teath, shells and other treasures.

If you enjoy fishing, you can park your boat and trailer in the extra driveway on the property, and enjoy the public boat launch on Lemon Bay, less then 1/2 a mile away. Lemon bay has easy access to the gulf, where you can enjoy a variety of fishing opportunities.

The cottage has everything you need in its newly renovated kitchen. Enjoy the comfortable living room, and spacious screened in Lanai. Also the games room includes a games table, where you can play pool, or pingpong. The secluded back deck is private and comfortable.

Sleeping arrangements have a master bedroom with King Bed, and 2 bedrooms with queen sized beds, and have roll out singles underneath. There is a spare room with 2 single beds as well allowing you to sleep 10 comfortably.

Bicycles are available as well as extra beach chairs in the shed.

Within a few minutes drive you will find numerous restaurants, groceries and shopping.

You can choose going to excellent restaurants in Venice, or Englewood both only a short drive away.

Wirless internet is also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: 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
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Old Florida Charm Quiet Beach Boat Launch House Englewood
Old Florida Charm Quiet Beach Boat Launch Englewood
Old Florida Charm Quiet Beach Boat Launch
Old Florida Charm Quiet Boat
Old Florida Charm Quiet Close to Beach Boat Launch
Old Florida Charm quiet close to beach boat launch.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Old Florida Charm, quiet, close to beach and boat launch. to the airport?

This cottage is 41.1 mi (48-min drive) away from the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Old Florida Charm, quiet, close to beach and boat launch. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Old Florida Charm, quiet, close to beach and boat launch. to the beach?

This cottage is 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Venice Beach and 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Manasota Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Old Florida Charm, quiet, close to beach and boat launch. offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Old Florida Charm, quiet, close to beach and boat launch.?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

Is there free parking at Old Florida Charm, quiet, close to beach and boat launch.?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Old Florida Charm, quiet, close to beach and boat launch. have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Old Florida Charm, quiet, close to beach and boat launch. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Old Florida Charm, quiet, close to beach and boat launch. to downtown Englewood?

This cottage is 4.1 mi away from Englewood.

Old Florida Charm, quiet, close to beach and boat launch. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was available for any concerns. The location is fabulous. Very close to the beach.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house had everything we needed. Host responded quickly. Very close to Manasota Key Beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peter was very welcoming. The location couldn’t have been better. Having dogs we were within 20 min. Of a beautiful dog beach in Venice. There were many walking opportunities for our dogs and birding. The place is fully equipped and the neighbors were super friendly.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cait W.

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

Great location

Nice place, easy to get to the beach. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keith M.

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

Close to beach and state parks

Great property in quiet neighborhood. Only 1m to beach (walkable) and also good location to visit various springs, mineral pool, parks, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abigail R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet little home at a convenient distance from the beach—less than a five minute drive for us, and parking was always pretty easy, even on a 4th of July weekend! The kitchen was stocked and clean. Mr. Peter was very kind and attentive to our needs. Would stay again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Raymond B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was dated. It did have a nice kitchen and the beds were comfortable. It met our needs, but it was nothing spectacular. It would be good for a visit visiting family since it had lots of beds. The two pool table was uneven, and legs were broke, but it met our needs because we were visiting a relative and just needed a place to stay close to their house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marshall P.

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

So close to the beach

Nice house that had plenty of sleeping for us, had a well stocked kitchen with all necessary pots, pans, and utensils you would need. Would def stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jagatjit A.

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

Nice house, great location

The house was clean and comfortable with everything we needed for a month’s stay. Host was responsive to questions and maintenance needs. Loved being just a 15-minute stroll from the beach! Quiet neighborhood, plenty of attractions a short drive away, shopping close by and easy to get to main roads. We were very comfortable here and enjoyed our stay. We’d definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin S.

Beautiful home and great location!

My family and I absolutely loved our week stay at this place! It's so close to so many beaches and Peter provided so many great things (2 beach chairs, shell rake)! He would check in and make sure our experience was great! This truly was an amazing week with unforgettable memories made <3 thanks Peter for everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

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

Home away from home

Had a great time everything was was just as it was supposed to be host was great no problem at all in great location quiet neighborhood close to the beach wish we could have stayed longer. Thanks again The Peeks
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Convenient and comfortable

We stayed for 2 weeks to show at Fox Lea Farm - about 18-20 min depending on time of day. Then 20 min to Sharky's or the dog beach. Very comfortable for everyone, with space for more - extra blankets and pillows to rearrange when necessary.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tami M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
There were 5 people in our party. All senior ladies. This house was in a quiet neighborhood and close to the beach, which is a plus. The bathrooms were nice and updated. Shower pressure was excellent and temperature was great, even with both showers in use at same time. Plenty of parking too. The host was very pleasant and was available by text or phone when needed. When we arrived the entry code would not work so I had to call and he answered right away and we were in within five minutes. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. However, I urge the host rethink his cleaning service. There were dead palmetto bugs in one of the bedrooms (which was not really a bedroom, more like a laundry/supply room. One bathroom had towels hanging and a bandage in the shower. I also question if the house would actually sleep 10. Maybe 7 or 8. There was a king, a queen and three trundle beds. The third trundle was in the laundry/supply room, which we did not use because of the dead bugs. Also, the trundle beds did not have top sheets, only the sheet covering the mattress. The trundle I slept on had springs that poked me and I had to cover the mattress with extra blankets to prevent from being poked. Only 1 table lamp by the beds worked because outlets were too far away from the tables, and some of the outlets seemed to fit devices loosely. The livingroom was stocked well with lots of games and books. A game room was available for pool or ping pong.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barb W.

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

Florida fun !!

Enjoyed our weeks in Florida. We liked that the house was so close to the beach. Manasota beech is beautiful. The house is truly old Florida charm with the bright colors on the walls and beachy decor. We had some trouble with the lock- getting into the house. Peter was attentive and got the neighbor to help us. He also got the problem resolved in a reasonable time. Englewood is easy to navigate to go to retail stores and restaurants. Played pickleball on a beautiful public complex.
Stayed 25 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

craig n.

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

Be back

The house was everything we needed and more. Very well equipped. The large Lania was so nice to sit and have our favorite beverage after a day at the beach. We had it rented for the month of February, but I flew back to Minnesota 3 weeks early. My mother was in Hospice care and not doing well. Peter was nice enough to give us a refund for the time we missed out on. Thank you Peter Dori and Craig
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Heidie v.

Quiet comfortable cottage

Thank you Peter, for giving us the opportunity to rent your lovely home. We loved it here! Beds were comfortable and the house is within walking distance to the beach. For the kids they loved playing with the Legos and the big kids (Adults) loved playing billard and playing games in the evening when the kids went to sleep. TV for me and my family was not important! We enjoyed very much fishing, even though we had no luck. Every time we went to the beach, I got everyone looking for shark teeth. They had so much fun doing it. One thing that I personnally didn't like, was that the WIFI that is directly next to the bed. As a suggestion; i would put it on top of the shelf, from the livingroom unit. Other than that, we love it there! In the near future we would love to rent your place again!! Thank you.....
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host had exceptional customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

Great Place

My family and I enjoyed this property so much. It is located in a community setting with a large front yard. We enjoyed sitting out on the screened in porch every night. It was 3 minutes from the beach which was absolutely gorgeous. The items Peter had in the building outback were extremely nice to have. The house was well stocked. Peter was very attentive to any needs that we may have had. This is a beautiful home that I will for sure be staying here again. Such great memories were made!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Great place to stay!

This home was perfect for our family! The owner was great to work with and the beach is super close! The house has a beachy feel to it and has plenty of beds. And our kids loved having a pool/ping pong table to play on. The screened in porch was ideal for a cup of coffee early in the morning before the day got started. Hope to stay at this home again! Thank you Peter!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn L.

The Perfect Beach House!!

I've been meaning to write a review about my stay at Peter's magical beach house last fall. Everything about this house and the area was just perfect. I had rented a couple of others houses online the turned out to be disappointing so when I arrived at Peter's house I was so delightfully relieved at how clean, peaceful, and comfortable everything was and how absolutely perfect the location was so close to my favorite beach. World class sunsets, morning yoga on the sun porch, beautiful meals and restful sleep... I would love to return again. This house also has one of the most gorgeous trees I've ever seen in the front yard and such a feeling of goodness to it.
Archival

8/10 Good

Randy B.

Great Location. Great Value.

This was our first experience finding and renting a vacation house. We originally wanted a beach front property but found them already booked and way out of our price range. Peter's house is not on the beach, but the next best thing. Only a 5 minute drive or a 15-20 minute easy walk. The neighborhood is a nice and quiet residential area with well kept properties. Peter's house was clean and it was obvious he has had it updated. It was very nice and the screened-in porch was great for evening cookouts and relaxing. We had 8 adults and 1 small child, so the sleeping was a little cramped, but doable. Probably best for only 6 adults. The rental fee was very reasonable and fair and Peter has been great to work with. I would recommend his house to others and we may come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2015
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ed K.

Englewood Vacation

We stayed the last week of July at Peter's place. The House was ideal for our family of 8. The beach is close and the house was very comfortable. Location is convenient to Venice and Englewood beaches. We were very pleased with the location and amenities. The game room and screened lanai made room for everyone to enjoy.
Archival

8/10 Good

Judith J.

Great for the price

This house was in a great location if you love going to the beach. The owner was prompt on questions and very generous on allowing us to bring our dogs.
Archival

8/10 Good

Rita S.

good location

The house was good it met all of our needs. We took 6 of our grand kids there was plenty of room. We found lots of sharks teeth on the beach. I would stay there again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marshall H.

Great location

We stayed at Peter's place during the Christmas break. The location is ideal for family in winter. It's within walking distance to Manasota Beach. If the weather is a bit on the cool side, the kids sure will enjoy picking shells and shark teeth. Yes, you can find fossilized shark teeth at Manasota Beach as well.

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