Surf's Up...at Beachcomber of Manasota Key!!!
About this house rental
Summary: Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and Bikes - Dog Friendly Our vacation rental is a Beachcomber's Retreat!!! We are located only 150 steps from the pristine Gulf of Mexico beaches. This fully furnished one bedroom, one bath upper floor retreat is part of a "quadraplex" located on gorgeous Manasota Key in Southwest Florida in the quiet city of Englewood. Beachcomber of Manasota Key is an easy minute and half stroll leading to the beach for morning walks, shell and shark teeth collecting, swimming, sitting under an umbrella, or watching a beautiful sunset. Plenty of shared amenities for everyone...beach chairs, umbrellas, and bicycles are available and ready to use. We make it easy for you to relax and enjoy your vacation! Surf's Up retreat has a fully equipped kitchen with counter top seating, a dining table, great room, one bedroom with a king size bed, and one bathroom. A queen size sleeper sofa with a memory foam mattress in the great room for added comfort. Sliding glass doors open onto a roomy tree-lined balcony. Perfect for eating, reading a book, or taking an afternoon nap. Please Note: The maximum number of overnight guests in Surf's Up is limited to four (4) persons (children included). The maximum combination of persons allowed in Surf's Up is: * Two (2) Adults or * Two (2) Adults and 1 Teenager or * Two (2) Adults and Two (2) Children under the age of 12 About Our Amenities This retreat provides you with all the conveniences to make your stay comfortable and memorable. Some of the conveniences include a keyless entry door, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator w/ice maker, Keurig coffee maker, cable connected 50" Smart TV in the great room as well as a 30" Smart TV in the bedroom, and free wireless internet. There is also a laundry room with a standard size washer and dryer as well as a folding area. For the cooks in the group, an outdoor gas grill is available. We are a nonsmoking property and smoking is NOT permitted in retreats or around the immediate vicinity of the property as a courtesy to all of our guests. Beachcomber of Manasota Key is also happy to offer guests the option of traveling with their pet. For an additional fee, we welcome dogs. Excellent Location The beautiful Stump Pass State Park is a 12 minute walk from our property. Here you can fish, hike the nature paths, launch a boat or kayak, or just relax on the secluded beach. We also have plenty of shared kayaks and paddle boards to use as you cruise through Lemon Bay or the Gulf Mexico hanging out with dolphins and manatees or just enjoying the sights and sounds of the osprey and pelicans. At our sister property, Beachcomber Bayfront, we offer daily, weekly or monthly boat slip rentals for guests wanting to bring their boat. Boat slips include electricity, fish cleaning station w/running water, trailer parking and ice. Be sure to reserve your spot early. After a day at the beach, you can come back and relax in the spacious backyard with plenty of shade. We have two paver patio areas surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. One for dining or relaxing and one with a wood burning fire pit surrounded by the most comfortable Adirondack chairs.This is the perfect place to gather with friends and take advantage of the peace and tranquility of Manasota Key. Beachcomber of Manasota Key offers you a beach town with no fast food chains and no traffic lights. If your looking for some island food and live music, you can walk or ride one of our bikes or grab a shuttle with Stumpy's Free Ride to our local family friendly restaurants located at Englewood Beach Center (roundabout) just a short .7 miles from Beachcomber of Manasota Key. The center is the hub for restaurants, a gift shop, and convenience store. Here you can kick back, grab a meal, and listen to live music at one of our 4 restaurants. Free beach yoga classes are available daily at 8:30 a.m. directly on the main beach, Englewood Beach by Loving Light Yoga. The Key has several gifts shop for you to browse through, as well as a 24 hour local convenience store. You are also only an 8 minute drive (back over the Tom Adams Bridge) away from several grocery stores, shopping, and restaurants. To the south on 776, you will find Publix, Winn Dixie, Walmart, and Walgreens. To the North on 776 and then left on Dearborn St., you will find Englewood's shopping district with antique stores, boutiques, a coffee shop, and additional restaurant choices. The Neighborhood: Manasota Key is located south of Sarasota in the city of Englewood. Manasota Key is 7 miles long with four beaches to choose from. By foot, bicycle, or car Englewood Beach is just minutes away from Beachcomber’s Retreat. Englewood Beach has a boardwalk, covered picnic areas, and restrooms. Restaurants, bars, shopping, and waterfront dining locations are across the street from Englewood Beach. North of Englewood Beach is Blind Pass Beach. This is another great spot to search for shark teeth or to take a walk on the nature trail through sand dunes and mangroves. Farther north, Manasota Beach offers another spot to explore and is a popular snorkeling area. You are also within walking distance, half a mile, of Stump Pass Beach State Park, another Manasota Key treasure. Stump Pass Beach covers the southern end of the key. Countless hours can be spent exploring the mile-long beach or hiking the trails. Visitors have an opportunity to encounter dolphins, manatees, loggerhead turtles, and egrets as you stroll the sandy beach. You are also within walking distance of Lemon Bay which is the perfect spot to set off in a kayak to get a closer view of the inter-coastal wildlife along the mangrove fringed shoreline. Catch a glimpse of dolphins and manatees as you fish. Manasota Key has some of the best fishing, boating, sailing, and kayaking available. You are also only minutes from golfing, shopping, grocery stores, and hospitals.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Garden
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
$$$$
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(51 Reviews)
10.0
Perfect place, short walk to the beach! Super clean. Nice patio area. Relaxing deck!
10.0
Surf’s Up is the cleanest, brightest, most organized condo that we have ever stayed in! The owners have decorated (both inside and outside ) to make this condo super cute and comfortable! Close beach access, bikes, kayaks, fire pit, and great porch make it perfect. Good communication with the owner…walking distance to some restaurants and a short drive to get groceries and to visit other restaurants. We would love to come back!
5.0
Absolutely perfect!!! Very clean and the hosts were more than accommodating!!! Will be back
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at Surfs Up. Our family had a lovely few days just steps from the beach. Everything we needed for the beach was there so we didn't have to pack any extra. I loved taking the kayaks out on Lemon Bay and seeing all the aquatic wildlife.
We'll definitely be back.
5.0
We were incredibly impressed with the room. As soon as my wife walked in she knew it was clean. Carol had a welcome basket with snacks with beer and wine in the fridge. We will definitely be staying here again.
5.0
The cleanliness and extra thoughtfulness of the goodies was much appreciated. The condo provided everything we would possibly need and more. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Our family had a beautiful time. We enjoyed to very, very short walk to the beach, amenities, beach supplies and watching all the amazing sunsets. Our dog loved all the sliding glass doors and being able to vacay too. We would definitely come back and recommend to others!
5.0
Awesome experience!!! Carol and Pete are prompt with responses and have taken care of everything you could possibly need for a trip! Very detailed directions for the entire process as well as directions in how to use all electronics, coffee pot, laundry, etc. the condo was extremely clean and updated. I loved the decor!!!. The grounds were absolutely beautiful and secluded, yet super close to the beach. We enjoyed the VERY short walk to the beach several times a day. Southern hospitality at its best. The people in the area are so friendly and welcoming which was a nice break from many other locations we have visited. We barbecued several times while there and enjoyed the huge seating areas out front and on the property. Thank you for the awesome gift basket of goodies and snacks as well as the adult beverages to start our vacation off. We will definitely be back!!!! Thank you again for absolutley everything! Keep up the awesome job!! Y’all are amazing!
5.0
Loved the property and all the little details (welcome basket and goodies). Quick easy walk to the beach and restaurants. Loved having access to bikes. We couldn’t think of another thing we needed. A+++! Thank you for everything!
5.0
Clean, bright and well furnished and stocked unit. Near the water and a short walk, bike, or Stumpy ride to food, fun and morning yoga on Englewood Beach. Would definitely stay again
5.0
This unit is perfect in every way! The unit is beautiful, the location is perfect, the views are incredible. It is very private yet easily accessable to everything. The owners are so thoughtful in providing for every amenity you could possible want or need. I was sad to leave. I just hope Manasota key does not get too popular!! Thank you!
5.0
We had an amazing time at the Surf’s Up apt. It was incredibly clean, roomy enough for the 4 of us, and within walking distance to the beach. The host was very accommodating and there was even a much appreciated welcome gift when we arrived. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
We had a great vacation! Carol and Tom went above and beyond thinking of the little things that you never want to buy, like sandwich baggies, herbs, towels, beach chairs etc....
We will definitely book with them again!
5.0
The condo was even prettier than the pictures, extremely clean and added touch with snacks, water, soft drinks, beer & wine.
We have shared this specific property with many friends.
5.0
Carol’s house is beautiful and spotless, with many attention to details that make your stay more enjoyable. Only a few steps from the beach!
5.0
Weekend getaway
Carol’s house is beautiful and spotless, with many attention to details that make your stay more enjoyable. Only a few steps from the beach!
5.0
Great stay. Beautiful property. Easy access to the beach. Wish we could have stayed longer.
5.0
Loving the beach
Great stay. Beautiful property. Easy access to the beach. Wish we could have stayed longer.
5.0
This is an absolutely outstanding property!! We walked in and, within 3 minutes, wanted to give it 5 stars. It's in a perfect location: a 5 minutes bike ride to the state park and a 5 minutes bike ride to the restaurants. Just a couple houses down from the beach on a quiet minimal traffic road. The back yard is a dream: it's a fantastically landscaped jungle that is both secluded and inviting. There were 2 grills, a fire pit and a sitting area. TONS of beach toys for little kids and big kids, bikes, chairs, everything you could want. The owner reached out to me after a day or two to make sure we were comfortable, even dropped off a lightbulb for a lamp that burned out. They had a little snack basket for us at our at l arrival, a binder with Island information. The kitchen was perfectly stocked with equipment. I HIGHLY recommend this property and owner! Enjoy your stay!
5.0
We loved, loved, loved this place. Huge 2nd floor plantation like balcony with dining area and Adirondack recliners with plush tropical view. The interior was a professionally done in Florida and “beach” decor.
The owner’s equipped and supplied everything in the kitchen one could think of. Clean. Spacious. Comfortable. Quiet.
The weather was wonderful. We would go back ourselves and recommend it as a place to go if you want to be well cared for.
5.0
Amazing stay!
This is an absolutely outstanding property!! We walked in and, within 3 minutes, wanted to give it 5 stars. It's in a perfect location: a 5 minutes bike ride to the state park and a 5 minutes bike ride to the restaurants. Just a couple houses down from the beach on a quiet minimal traffic road. The back yard is a dream: it's a fantastically landscaped jungle that is both secluded and inviting. There were 2 grills, a fire pit and a sitting area. TONS of beach toys for little kids and big kids, bikes, chairs, everything you could want. The owner reached out to me after a day or two to make sure we were comfortable, even dropped off a lightbulb for a lamp that burned out. They had a little snack basket for us at our at l arrival, a binder with Island information. The kitchen was perfectly stocked with equipment. I HIGHLY recommend this property and owner! Enjoy your stay!
5.0
Class A decorated beach condo
We loved, loved, loved this place. Huge 2nd floor plantation like balcony with dining area and Adirondack recliners with plush tropical view. The interior was a professionally done in Florida and “beach” decor.
The owner’s equipped and supplied everything in the kitchen one could think of. Clean. Spacious. Comfortable. Quiet.
The weather was wonderful. We would go back ourselves and recommend it as a place to go if you want to be well cared for.
5.0
Great relaxing vacation
Perfect in every way! We have rented several places over the years and this unit by far was perfect. It was just as the unit was listed.Very clean, anything you needed was there beautiful beaches.
5.0
Surf's Up
Great Place! Every detail covered. Many access points to the beach. The bikes were great and a great way to get around! Loved our stay!
5.0
We had everything we could possibly need, it was a truly amazing experience. We will be back!
5.0
Literal paradise
We had everything we could possibly need, it was a truly amazing experience. We will be back!
5.0
Great accomodations
Very nice beautiful place , very good location only thing was the mattress on the pull out couch is not comfortable. i would stay there again and I would recommended
5.0
From check-in to check-out and everything in between, it was such a great stay. We read reviews from others and thought they had to be exaggerating; no place could be that good. Now, here we are adding our 5-stars! For starters, the unit (Surfs Up) was VERY clean, looked newly renovated, and had a great laid back beachy feel inside and out. The welcome basket was a great touch as well. The property was very well maintained and had everything from beach carts/umbrellas & chairs, kayaks, paddleboards, fire pit, gas grill, outdoor shower, and laundry. With such a short stroll to the beach from the backyard, it was easy to break for lunch and head right back to the water. Thank you so much Carol! We made a lot of great family memories and we'll be back for more!
5.0
How all vacation rentals should be!
From check-in to check-out and everything in between, it was such a great stay. We read reviews from others and thought they had to be exaggerating; no place could be that good. Now, here we are adding our 5-stars! For starters, the unit (Surfs Up) was VERY clean, looked newly renovated, and had a great laid back beachy feel inside and out. The welcome basket was a great touch as well. The property was very well maintained and had everything from beach carts/umbrellas & chairs, kayaks, paddleboards, fire pit, gas grill, outdoor shower, and laundry. With such a short stroll to the beach from the backyard, it was easy to break for lunch and head right back to the water. Thank you so much Carol! We made a lot of great family memories and we'll be back for more!
5.0
We had a very short stay, but the property was decorated beautifully and very clean. The amenities were great as well - paddle boards, bikes, kayaks, beach chairs, fire pit, etc we’re all extras! Would stay again.
5.0
Great Place
We had a very short stay, but the property was decorated beautifully and very clean. The amenities were great as well - paddle boards, bikes, kayaks, beach chairs, fire pit, etc we’re all extras! Would stay again.
5.0
Perfect getaway
Part of me wants to be selfish and not tell you how awesome this place is so we can easily keep coming back. The condo is located in such a quiet peaceful area just steps away from the beach. We have never seen so much different wildlife in our numerous trips to the beach. Not to mention Carol has thought of every last detail to make it an enjoyable stay. We can’t wait to come back!
5.0
We had a wonderful time. It is one of our most memorable vacations. The location was great being only a short distance from the beach. The property was wonderful.
5.0
Wonderful and great vacation!
We had a wonderful time. It is one of our most memorable vacations. The location was great being only a short distance from the beach. The property was wonderful.
5.0
This was the best vacation our family has had to date. Everything was as advertised and more beautiful in person. The property is bright and well equipped with anything you can think of to enjoy the beach and water. You could literally arrive with just clothes and a swimsuit and have everything you need in the unit. I will definitely be booking again, thank you for sharing your paradise with us!
5.0
We found the perfect place to vacation
This was the best vacation our family has had to date. Everything was as advertised and more beautiful in person. The property is bright and well equipped with anything you can think of to enjoy the beach and water. You could literally arrive with just clothes and a swimsuit and have everything you need in the unit. I will definitely be booking again, thank you for sharing your paradise with us!
5.0
WOW!! This place was everything it said it would be.
Cleanliness is a big deal for my wife and I. We are looking forward to coming back and would possibly like to book all four units for friends and family.
5.0
Wonderful getaway
we came down for Thanksgiving. Very short time here and we had never been in this area. We loved it and would come back. Property was excellent,very clean, spacious, quiet and relaxing. It was easy to tell owners sincerely care about comfort of guests.
5.0
The property is spotless and the location is great. I will definitely be back
5.0
Great weekend
The property is spotless and the location is great. I will definitely be back
5.0
This property is nothing short of amazing! So close to the beach, white linens, amazing welcome basket, I could go on and on but I can't elaborate enough on how clean it always is. Every little detail is thoughtfully planned out. I wouldn't change a thing. We had a very late flight and upon arrival all the outside lights were on for us...it was just like being at home. We feel so blessed to have discovered this property.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Manasota Key?
The average price for a rental in Manasota Key is $304 per night. This rental is $3 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Surf's Up...at Beachcomber of Manasota Key!!!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Surf's Up...at Beachcomber of Manasota Key!!! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Surf's Up...at Beachcomber of Manasota Key!!!?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.
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