Summary: Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and Bikes - Dog Friendly Bay Breeze Bungalow is located less than 600 feet away from the pristine Gulf of Mexico beaches on gorgeous Manasota Key in Southwest Florida. With no streets to cross to reach the beach...it's all about ease of access from Beachcomber Bungalows of Manasota Key. The perfect getaway spot to escape for a few days, a week, or a month! You will love spending time at our beachfront bungalow rental! Bay Breeze Bungalow is a fully furnished one bedroom, one bath downstairs bungalow which is part of a "5-Plex" property.  Bay Breeze offers a kitchenette, living/dining area, one bedroom with a queen size bed, and one bathroom with a shower. Your front door opens onto a semi-private patio with outdoor seating and your own gas grill...perfect for eating, reading a book, or taking an afternoon nap surrounded by tropical landscaping and warm breezes.   Please Note: Bay Breeze Bungalow is downstairs below another bungalow. Keeping this in mind 'normal daily activities' make noise. All attempts will be made to keep noise at a minimum from up above. Bungalow Amenities Bay Breeze provides you with all the amenities to make your stay comfortable and memorable! Some of the amenities include a keyless entry door, microwave, full size refrigerator, Breville toaster oven, Keurig coffee maker, cable connected 50" Smart TV in the living area as well as a 33" Smart TV in the bedroom, and high-speed wireless internet access to stay connected while vacationing. Be sure to bring your log in information to access all your favorites on our Smart TV's: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, etc... There is also a dedicated shared laundry room on-site with 2 full size washers and dryers so you can pack light.  Beachcomber Bungalow rentals of Manasota Key is less than a 2 minute walk leading to the beach for those 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! We are a nonsmoking property and smoking is NOT permitted in bungalows or around the immediate vicinity of the property as a courtesy to all of our guests. Beachcomber Bungalows of Manasota Key is also happy to offer guests the option of traveling with their pet. For an additional fee, we welcome dogs.  We also have 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 right around the corner from the Bungalows. 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. Please Note: This bungalow is designed to accommodate 2 adults maximum. Excellent Location Beachcomber Bungalows of Manasota Key couldn't be in a more ideal location. The beautiful Stump Pass Beach State Park is a 16 minute walk or .8 miles from Beachcomber Bungalows. Here you can fish, hike the nature paths, launch a boat or kayak, or just relax on the secluded beach. Water sports rentals are close by.  Rent a boat or simply fish off the beach or from one of our bridges to catch a snook, snapper, or grouper. What's your pleasure? Parasailing, jet skis, boat rentals, sailing, sunset cruises, or fishing charters... Manasota Key has it all!  Beachcomber Bungalows 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 Stump's Free Ride to our local family friendly restaurants located at Englewood Beach Center (roundabout) just a short .7 miles from Beachcomber Bungalows. 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: About Manasota Key Manasota Key is located south of Sarasota in the city of Englewood. Manasota Key is a barrier island that is 7 miles long. One side faces the calm, blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the other side is the intracoastal waterway, Lemon Bay. Manasota Key has four main beaches to choose from. By foot, bicycle, or car Englewood Beach is just minutes away from our 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, 3 minutes, of Stump Pass Beach State Park, another Manasota Key treasure. Stump Pass Beach covers the southern end of the key. Things to Do There's plenty to do and see. Countless hours can be spent exploring, shelling, hunting for shark's teeth, or just relaxing on the quiet beaches. Stump Pass Beach State Park can provide you with opportunities to view dolphins, manatees, loggerhead turtles, ospreys, and egrets as you stroll the sandy beach, hike the trails, or glide along the shoreline by kayak or paddle board. You are also within walking distance of Lemon Bay which is the perfect spot to set off in a kayak or on a paddle board to get a closer view of the intracoastal 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 back on the mainland.