Sandy Toes Retreat...Stunning Sunsets Await You!!!
About this house rental
Situated in Manasota Key, this attractive house for R 4,577 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. 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 two bedroom, two bath downstairs retreat is part of a "quadraplex" located on gorgeous Manasota Key[ ][1]in Southwest Florida. Beachcomber of Manasota Key is an easy minute and half stroll 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! Sandy Toes is a fully furnished two bedroom, two bath downstairs bungalow which is part of a "4-Plex" property. Sandy Toes offers a fully stocked kitchen, dining table, living area, one bedroom with a queen size bed and a master bedroom with a king size bed and ensuite bathroom, as well as an additional bathroom. The living area has a queen size sleeper sofa with an upgraded memory foam mattress for added comfort. Note: Sandy Toes 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. 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. Please Note: The maximum number of overnight guests in Sandy Toes is limited to six (6) persons (children included). The maximum combination of persons allowed in Sandy Toes is: * Four (4) Adults or * Four (4) Adults and 1 Teenager or * Four (4) 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, microwave, refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, cable connected 50" Smart TV in the living area, as well as 30" Smart TV's in the bedrooms, and wireless internet access. There is also a laundry room with 2 standard size washers and dryers as well as a folding area. For the cooks in the group, 2 outdoor gas grills are available. 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 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: 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 to Stump Pass Beach State Park another Manasota Key treasure. Stump Pass Beach State Park 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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Manasota Key, FL
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(41 Reviews)
5.0
Close to outdoor and indoor activities - loved it.
5.0
Perfect Place, Perfect Stay!
Beachcomber of Manasota Key has several rental properties to choose from and we were very happy the one we wanted was available. It was the perfect one for us! Carol and Pete Hagemann have thought of every little detail to make their rentals a place that are welcoming to their guests, comfortable, clean, with great amenities. Manasota Key is a beautiful place to visit and provided the background setting for our wonderful trip. Beachcomber of Manasota Key provided the perfect place to stay, relax and have fun! We will be back!
5.0
Thank you for a great, clean, comfortable place to stay that was dog-friendly and very close to the beach. We all had a great time and we will come back again.
5.0
A Great Vacation Home
Thank you for a great, clean, comfortable place to stay that was dog-friendly and very close to the beach. We all had a great time and we will come back again.
5.0
Unbelievable property. Absolutely amazing place to stay. ALL amenities included. So clean. So quiet. So pretty. Steps from the beach. Paddle boards. Kayaks. We had the best time. We will be back!!!
5.0
Long weekend getaway
Unbelievable property. Absolutely amazing place to stay. ALL amenities included. So clean. So quiet. So pretty. Steps from the beach. Paddle boards. Kayaks. We had the best time. We will be back!!!
5.0
Stayed two nights but had a lovely time. The cleanliness was unsurpassed and the thoughtful touches so appreciated. Only wish the beach access that was so close was not private and had better access for those staying in the unit. Would definitely recommend the property.
10.0
Stayed two nights but had a lovely time. The cleanliness was unsurpassed and the thoughtful touches so appreciated. Only wish the beach access that was so close was not private and had better access for those staying in the unit. Would definitely recommend the property.
5.0
Extremely clean and thoughtful amenities
Stayed two nights but had a lovely time. The cleanliness was unsurpassed and the thoughtful touches so appreciated. Only wish the beach access that was so close was not private and had better access for those staying in the unit. Would definitely recommend the property.
5.0
Very clean and well maintained property! Steps to the beach and the owners provide many amenities.
5.0
Great week
Very clean and well maintained property! Steps to the beach and the owners provide many amenities.
5.0
Fantastic location for the Engelwood area. The garden setting provides so many opportunities to gather and enjoy. The unit was equipped with every imaginable amenity. The welcome basket and drinks in fridge were much appreciated. Nothing was overlooked.
10.0
Fantastic location for the Engelwood area. The garden setting provides so many opportunities to gather and enjoy. The unit was equipped with every imaginable amenity. The welcome basket and drinks in fridge were much appreciated. Nothing was overlooked.
5.0
Location and Amenities
Fantastic location for the Engelwood area. The garden setting provides so many opportunities to gather and enjoy. The unit was equipped with every imaginable amenity. The welcome basket and drinks in fridge were much appreciated. Nothing was overlooked.
5.0
Fantastic layout & location
Pros: steps from the beach, bikes and kayaks readily available for use, clean and comfortable home, stocked kitchen, on-site laundry, outdoor shower.
Cons: we stayed in Sandy Toes which is a first floor unit. The master bedroom is immediately below the upper unit’s large porch. During the last night, the occupants above us were very noisy and we couldn’t fall asleep for over 2 hours. Our 1 year old had trouble as well. Chairs were dragging constantly.
Overall, we would stay here again, but it would 100% not be a ground level unit.
5.0
Our first time in Manasota Key. We had a great time during our quick 3 day weekend trip! Unit had everything we needed and was very clean. Welcome basket/goodies was a nice treat. We took advantage of the beach, bicycles, kayaks and outdoor living space. All neighboring units were so friendly too! We spent the days kayaking or at the beach hunting for shark teeth and although the water was chilly, the kids didn’t mind one bit! The bikes were great for when we rode up to Englewood Beach to the restaurants, morning yoga and the playground. Only thing wrong with the trip was the baseball lockout prevented us from attending a spring training game this year. However, we still went to the stadium and Sandy Toes is convenient to the Braves park and a perfect spot for the next time we visit: perfect mix of a beach and baseball vacay! We can’t wait to come back!
5.0
3 days of fun!
Our first time in Manasota Key. We had a great time during our quick 3 day weekend trip! Unit had everything we needed and was very clean. Welcome basket/goodies was a nice treat. We took advantage of the beach, bicycles, kayaks and outdoor living space. All neighboring units were so friendly too! We spent the days kayaking or at the beach hunting for shark teeth and although the water was chilly, the kids didn’t mind one bit! The bikes were great for when we rode up to Englewood Beach to the restaurants, morning yoga and the playground. Only thing wrong with the trip was the baseball lockout prevented us from attending a spring training game this year. However, we still went to the stadium and Sandy Toes is convenient to the Braves park and a perfect spot for the next time we visit: perfect mix of a beach and baseball vacay! We can’t wait to come back!
5.0
Beautiful Place
Very nicely furnished and decorated property !! Great location !
5.0
Adorable property. Very clean. Loved having the bikes, beach chairs and kayaks available. And the fire pit too.
5.0
Great location, great value, great place to stay. Manasota offers an "old Florida" / laid back vibe. Not commercial / not crowded.
We bought some groceries and used kitchen 2x each day. Ate out once a day at one of several local venues. While nearest beach isn't "public" you feel welcome. Massive state park/ beach is blocks to the south....Englewood Beach very close to the north. Collect some shells and ancient shark teeth too.
Bikes, paddleboards and kayaks are nice bonus. Backyard is shaded / private, good wi-fi. Appreciatwd the bon fire pits and gas grills. We used on-site laundry before leaving.
Our thanks to Carol & her Beachcomber crew!
5.0
Family vacation
Great location, great value, great place to stay. Manasota offers an "old Florida" / laid back vibe. Not commercial / not crowded.
We bought some groceries and used kitchen 2x each day. Ate out once a day at one of several local venues. While nearest beach isn't "public" you feel welcome. Massive state park/ beach is blocks to the south....Englewood Beach very close to the north. Collect some shells and ancient shark teeth too.
Bikes, paddleboards and kayaks are nice bonus. Backyard is shaded / private, good wi-fi. Appreciatwd the bon fire pits and gas grills. We used on-site laundry before leaving.
Our thanks to Carol & her Beachcomber crew!
5.0
Beach, sunsets, shells, nearby restaurant.
Adorable property. Very clean. Loved having the bikes, beach chairs and kayaks available. And the fire pit too.
5.0
Love Sandy Toes!
This was our third time at Sandy Toes, we love it. Each time we stay we have brought different friends with us...they have all loved it. Clean, well stocked with everything you need, and close to the beach!
5.0
We rented a 2 BDR, 2 BR for my daughter’s college fall break. It was beautiful, clean, stocked perfectly with everything we needed. We had 5 adults and were able to make it work well with the extra queen couch bed.
We loved taking the bikes out and appreciated having kayaks and paddle boards. The beach is super close, we had gorgeous sunsets. We hope to do this again! The property manager is very friendly and responsive.
We had a great experience and will refer others!
5.0
Excellent Experience
We rented a 2 BDR, 2 BR for my daughter’s college fall break. It was beautiful, clean, stocked perfectly with everything we needed. We had 5 adults and were able to make it work well with the extra queen couch bed.
We loved taking the bikes out and appreciated having kayaks and paddle boards. The beach is super close, we had gorgeous sunsets. We hope to do this again! The property manager is very friendly and responsive.
We had a great experience and will refer others!
5.0
Cozy and beautiful
Our first time going to this area of Florida and we loved it, the apartment is cozy and has everything you need, Beachcomber provide Kayaks, paddle boarding, bikes and steps away from the water. The best part for our family is that they allow pets, we were allow to bring our fury babies with us
thank you
Perez's family !!
5.0
Best of everything! Perfect accommodations, very clean, and everything we needed. We had one question and the owner was readily available and super friendly. We can't wait to come back.
5.0
Perfect in every way
Best of everything! Perfect accommodations, very clean, and everything we needed. We had one question and the owner was readily available and super friendly. We can't wait to come back.
5.0
Sandy Toes has a great location to the BEACH and restaurants! The 2 bedroom condo was very clean and all the comforts of home. I would highly recommend this rental to family & friends, and hope to come back next year for a longer stay! Thank you Carol!
5.0
Great Location!
Sandy Toes has a great location to the BEACH and restaurants! The 2 bedroom condo was very clean and all the comforts of home. I would highly recommend this rental to family & friends, and hope to come back next year for a longer stay! Thank you Carol!
5.0
A Perfect Christmas Getaway!
Perfect stay says it all! We couldn’t have asked for anything better during these troubling COVID-19 times. The property was spotless and remote enough to social distance from our neighbors. Being this close to the beach was a bonus.
5.0
Great unit and location
This place is adorable and the grounds are great (like the fire pit on the patio). We particularly liked the easy availability of the bikes and kayaks, which we used daily (for example, biking to the nearby restaurant on the water for afternoon cocktails). The beach was a VERY short walk away, allowing us to take morning and evening strolls. I highly recommend Sandy Toes!
5.0
Beautiful Birthday Oasis!
My family decided to rent here to celebrate my son's birthday and we weren't disappointed. The beach is close enough that, even with small children, going back and forth is very accessible. We appreciated the cleanliness and hospitality of all that Carol offered as part of our stay. We hope to be back soon!
5.0
Sandy Toes Stay
I rent vrbo’s often and I must say this is one of my favs! Definitely a must for any family wanting a nice beach town vacation!
5.0
A nice getaway
I will be back very nice
5.0
Vacation 2020
Our stay at Sandy Toes exceeded all of our expectations. Carole has obviously put a lot of thought into her vacation rentals. Absolutely could not have asked for better accommodations. From boogie boards to paddle boards, kayaks, bikes (for all ages), beach carts, umbrellas, chairs, life vests and beach toys (for the little ones). The back yard oasis is such a relaxing area with a fire pit (stocked with firewood), 2 gas grilles with needed utensils and plenty of comfortable seating for the family to enjoy. The unit itself was very clean and well stocked with extra blankets, towels and even had snacks for us upon arrival. Carole was so nice and friendly to deal with. I would highly recommend staying in any of her rentals. We had such an amazing experience.
5.0
Great getaway!
Check in was easy & literally steps from the beach. We also enjoyed the extra amenities like the kayaks, bikes, & other beach gear. We loved our stay & will definitely stay here again if we come back to Manasota!
5.0
Exceeded expectations
Our stay at Sandy toes truly exceeded our expectations! The unit was remodeled with the highest of quality in every detail. The ease of accessibility and abundance of beach accessories was so convenient. And the charm.... well... that you must see for yourself! Nothing I would change! You absolutely cannot go wrong. You can rest assured, we will be back!
Jeanie Murray ( Maryville, TN)
5.0
Best Vacation Home!
This is the nicest vacation home I have ever stayed in. Beautifully furnished. The patio was gorgeous. The snacks, wine, coffee etc, such amazing touches. Loved this place and we will be back.
5.0
Sandy Toes
Excellent in every way!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Manasota Key?
The average price for a rental in Manasota Key is R 3,633 per night. This rental is R 944 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sandy Toes Retreat...Stunning Sunsets Await You!!!. 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 Sandy Toes Retreat...Stunning Sunsets Await You!!! 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 Sandy Toes Retreat...Stunning Sunsets Await You!!!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.
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