Sunset Cottage, Manasota Key, Two minute walk to beautiful Gulf of Mexico beach!
About this cottage rental
Nestled in Manasota Key, this charming cottage for $140 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Sunset Cottage is located on the southern end of Manasota Key, just steps from the Gulf of Mexico. Less than a block away, Stump Pass State Park offers you a mile or more of undisturbed wildlife and beaches. The Sunset Cottage provides all the comforts of home, with easy access to the beach right across the quiet street. If you want to enjoy sunsets on the beach, fishing, shelling, hiking and swimming by day, and fun evenings at home or at one of the great local restaurants, then this cottage is for you. You can even rent a boat slip nearby for easy access to Lemon Bay or the ocean. The kitchen is stocked with all the utensils you might want at the beach including a blender, microwave oven, and more. One bedroom has a queen-size bed, the second bedroom has two twin beds, and the living room has a sleeper sofa that can accommodate two more people. Everything will be fresh and comfortable for your stay. Evenings at the beach can be spent star-gazing, or playing one of the many board games provided. Maybe you prefer karaoke at the local tiki bar, about a quarter of a mile up the beach. Or maybe your idea of a good time is watching a movie on the DVD player or VCR. Cable TV is included as well as internet access. The cottage has a great selection of books if you just want to browse our nonfiction selections or get lost in a novel. Kick back on the screened lanai, or use our charcoal grill to serve home-cooked steak! Early mornings, you can listen to the sounds of the island waking up or go for a run on the quiet two-lane road. Trees shade the lanai with lush vegetation. An eagle nests in a nearby pine tree. Butterflies are attracted by the jasmine and other fragrant flowers in the yard. Turtle nests are protected on the beach and you will often find local citizens on “turtle patrol” safeguarding these special nesting grounds. Nature is at its best at this island retreat, and we have collected sharks teeth, shells, driftwood, and polished stones on each of our visits. One of the best things about this cottage is it's location. It's a block from Stump Pass State Park. There are 265 acres of quiet walking trails and pristine beaches. Here you can find a section of beach all to yourself. Awesome wildlife abounds; you will see pelicans diving for fish, dolphins and manatee swimming along the shore, and sometimes schools of fish jumping. Sandpipers run up and down the beach as the tide recedes, and the breeze tickles your face as the waves lap at your toes. Sunset Cottage is a recently renovated duplex, and each unit is rented separately, with the one in the back called "Sunrise" and the one in the front called "Sunset." Each has its own entrance and lanai, and the furnishings are similar. Both are located at ground level, so there are no steps to climb. This makes it ideal for those who have trouble climbing steps, or for those with young children. It's a lot easier to come and go to the beach when you don't have to climb stairs. If you have enjoyed Manasota Key before, you know it is a unique Florida beach, without high-rise hotels and fast food restaurants. It feels like the Florida of simpler times, and has only a two-lane road and no red-lights. This is the perfect place to get away from it all, to reconnect with family or friends,and to recharge your batteries. What a bargain, in a great location. Feel free to call for more information or more pictures. Between Jan 1-April 1, high season rates apply, and guests must book from the first of the month to the end of the month (inclusive of the last day of the month). Shorter, variable length stays are allowed during the rest of the year.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Manasota Key, FL
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(47 Reviews)
8.0
The Sunset Cottage was perfect for us. Two retired adults.
We love the beach and the neighborhood. It's quiet and within easy walking distance to many points of interest. Our host was gracious and accommodating. The screened porch was welcoming, a good place for lunch or reading or just sitting. We are sad to leave, but plan to come back again. Thank you Nancy.
5.0
Sweet cottage, clean, comfy! Very quiet neighborhood, super-convenient in getting to the beach. Lots of beach supplies! We have stayed here before and this year brought family members along because we like this property so much!
5.0
It is a cute cottage located near the beaches and local restaurants.
5.0
We love staying at the Sunrise and Sunset cottages. It is in the perfect spot on the Key, quiet while also close to restaurants and other activities. We have stayed at these properties twice and plan to do so in the future.
5.0
Very clean and well stocked. We were pleased from the moment we arrived.
5.0
Three of us did a Girl's Trip for a week to Nancy's cute cottage! The location is perfect, just a short walk across the street to the Gulf and an easy drive to anything we wanted/needed. Check-in was a breeze, and Nancy's communication was perfect! We had a small issue with power to the microwave, and Nancy sent an electrician the same day. The cottage is well stocked with kitchen items, towels and beach items. I'm already talking about going back for a trip with my daughters! Thank you, Nancy, for sharing your lovely cottage with us!
5.0
Was perfect for us. Nancy is the best of the best hostess.
5.0
Exactly what I expected WONDERFUL
5.0
We stayed here for 10 days. We loved it! An “old Florida” style little cottage. Our grandson loved the beach and it was just a short walk across the street. We will definitely be back!
4.0
We enjoyed our stay at the Sunset cottage😊. Nice quiet neighborhood and friendly. Cottage was comfortable and close to beach access. Nancy was very kind. I hope to go back someday.
5.0
This was a beautiful property! Easy access to the beach. It was an easy check in and Check out. Loved that it had a washer/dryer. Quiet neighborhood. Just an awesome experience.
5.0
Cozy
It was a short walk to the beach. Had everything u may need for our stay. Beautiful sunsets.
5.0
Great Location and amenities!
Everything on the island was an easy walk. Though not beachfront, it really was only a 3 minute walk to the beach. The house was perfect for just the two of us. It was very relaxed and cozy and Nancy kept in touch about everything that was going on around us.
5.0
This cottage was a great space and a great location! Loved that we were able to take stumpy‘s back-and-forth to the bars and restaurants!
5.0
Cute cottage
This cottage was a great space and a great location! Loved that we were able to take stumpy‘s back-and-forth to the bars and restaurants!
5.0
Not a super fancy place but had everything we could want. Bed was super comfy and the place was clean. Would definitely recommend. (Michigan)
10.0
Not a super fancy place but had everything we could want. Bed was super comfy and the place was clean. Would definitely recommend. (Michigan)
5.0
Great location and cozy.
Not a super fancy place but had everything we could want. Bed was super comfy and the place was clean. Would definitely recommend. (Michigan)
5.0
We really enjoy staying in Nancy's property! The location is great and the house has everything we need- good kitchen, shower, lanai, washer/dryer right in the kitchen, comfy bed. It is in a quiet neighborhood 60 steps to the beach access and so close to wonderful Stump Pass Park. Nancy is a lovely in person and very accommodating. We look forward to to staying there again next March.
5.0
great little house in a beautiful. spot
We really enjoy staying in Nancy's property! The location is great and the house has everything we need- good kitchen, shower, lanai, washer/dryer right in the kitchen, comfy bed. It is in a quiet neighborhood 60 steps to the beach access and so close to wonderful Stump Pass Park. Nancy is a lovely in person and very accommodating. We look forward to to staying there again next March.
5.0
Super nice place for our winter beach visit. Great location just steps away from the beach. Great places to walk and stay active.
5.0
Winter retreat
Super nice place for our winter beach visit. Great location just steps away from the beach. Great places to walk and stay active.
3.0
Simply being honest so that owner can look into it.
Location was great but there were some concerns.
Cleanliness was good but when I went to dress the inflatable mattress the sheets in the linen closet smelled bad. (Inflatable deflated by mid early morning and found my daughter on the floor. )
One of the twin size beds in one room was wobbly. The drawers in the dresser in the twin size bedroom won't open easily and get stuck. So drawers are broke.
Seems like the sheets were fresh but the comforters smelled like there had been time where they hadn't been washed.
The bathtub doors were very hard to open and close as they would get stuck. I managed and I wouldn't allow the kids to open or close them to make sure nothing broke or they wouldn't get hurt. Be careful when getting out of the tub. The bath towels are old and rough bring your own if you want soft ones.
There is only one TV so if you are traveling with others where you know you will need more tvs bring your laptop.
The living area is tight so if you aren't going to spend too much time indoors Def book it.
Suitable for a family of 3 but no more.
Hope this helps.
Ps we found plenty of shark teeth and beautiful sunsets. Communication with owner 10 out of 10 but attention is needed where I mentioned above.
3.0
Needs more attention..
Simply being honest so that owner can look into it.
Location was great but there were some concerns.
Cleanliness was good but when I went to dress the inflatable mattress the sheets in the linen closet smelled bad. (Inflatable deflated by mid early morning and found my daughter on the floor. )
One of the twin size beds in one room was wobbly. The drawers in the dresser in the twin size bedroom won't open easily and get stuck. So drawers are broke.
Seems like the sheets were fresh but the comforters smelled like there had been time where they hadn't been washed.
The bathtub doors were very hard to open and close as they would get stuck. I managed and I wouldn't allow the kids to open or close them to make sure nothing broke or they wouldn't get hurt. Be careful when getting out of the tub. The bath towels are old and rough bring your own if you want soft ones.
There is only one TV so if you are traveling with others where you know you will need more tvs bring your laptop.
The living area is tight so if you aren't going to spend too much time indoors Def book it.
Suitable for a family of 3 but no more.
Hope this helps.
Ps we found plenty of shark teeth and beautiful sunsets. Communication with owner 10 out of 10 but attention is needed where I mentioned above.
4.0
This property was perfect for our family. We spent majority of our time at a families beachfront property just 2 blocks away but used this property to sleep at night and have breakfast each morning. The full/queen bed was super comfy but the twin bed had a spring broke and was pretty uncomfortable for an adult if you're looking for a good night sleep. We put our 3 year old on it and he didn't seem to mind. Our only other issue was not receiving the details for checkin after 8 hours of travel and if I hadn't looked when we were 20 minutes out, we would've been stuck outside the property with no check in details. It was 7 pm at night so after check in time. While we would've loved waking up to ocean views, this was just fine and we'd go back!
4.0
Great Location!
This property was perfect for our family. We spent majority of our time at a families beachfront property just 2 blocks away but used this property to sleep at night and have breakfast each morning. The full/queen bed was super comfy but the twin bed had a spring broke and was pretty uncomfortable for an adult if you're looking for a good night sleep. We put our 3 year old on it and he didn't seem to mind. Our only other issue was not receiving the details for checkin after 8 hours of travel and if I hadn't looked when we were 20 minutes out, we would've been stuck outside the property with no check in details. It was 7 pm at night so after check in time. While we would've loved waking up to ocean views, this was just fine and we'd go back!
5.0
It was perfect for us and very close to everything we like to do.
5.0
Everything was great I would highly recommend it.
It was perfect for us and very close to everything we like to do.
5.0
Clean, nice cottage house! Very close to the private beach, like two minutes walk! The owner was nice and pleasant, to make sure we have everything for our stay. Recommend this place!!
5.0
Very nice 👍👍👍
Clean, nice cottage house! Very close to the private beach, like two minutes walk! The owner was nice and pleasant, to make sure we have everything for our stay. Recommend this place!!
5.0
Just steps away from the beach and so quiet and peaceful. Have stayed many places along the gulf and Manasota Key is by far our favorite!
5.0
Loved the stay - great to visit with my mom who lives nearby after a long year! The beach is beautiful and accommodations were spot on.
5.0
The location is wonderful and all the amenities you need for a restful and enjoyable stay!
Loved the stay - great to visit with my mom who lives nearby after a long year! The beach is beautiful and accommodations were spot on.
5.0
Beautiful and peaceful
Just steps away from the beach and so quiet and peaceful. Have stayed many places along the gulf and Manasota Key is by far our favorite!
5.0
The Sunset Cottage was exactly as advertised. The cottage is clean and comfortable with a short walk to the beach. The weather was fabulous and the water was so nice. We kayaked at Stump Pass and saw manatee and dolphins. We also pulled up to an island and waded in the water. We loved having morning coffee in the lanai and listening to the ocean waves. Thanks for a nice week!
5.0
Relax and restore
The Sunset Cottage was exactly as advertised. The cottage is clean and comfortable with a short walk to the beach. The weather was fabulous and the water was so nice. We kayaked at Stump Pass and saw manatee and dolphins. We also pulled up to an island and waded in the water. We loved having morning coffee in the lanai and listening to the ocean waves. Thanks for a nice week!
5.0
We really enjoyed the location of this rental. The beach is extremely chill and accessibility couldn't be any better. The kids had a blast. Manasota Key is gorgeous even just driving from one end to the other is enjoyable in itself. We were fortunate to catch real waves and sharks teeth this year. The bungalow itself is great for a small family... clean and kept up and the porch is nice and convenient.
5.0
We loved our 5 week stay at Sunset Cottage, Manasota Key. Great location just steps away from the beach. You can walk barefoot to the beach (it's across a small road that rarely has cars). We've stayed at the hotels on the beach where it took much longer to get to the beach. On the beach you can walk to Stump Pass State Park with tons of shells and shark teeth. You can find shells and shark teeth anywhere along the beach but we had most success at the end of the park. The house is very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Owner was very quick to reply to all of our questions before and after booking and during our stay. You can get Instacart delivery from Costco (50 minutes away) to this address.
5.0
Perfect Spot for our Family
We really enjoyed the location of this rental. The beach is extremely chill and accessibility couldn't be any better. The kids had a blast. Manasota Key is gorgeous even just driving from one end to the other is enjoyable in itself. We were fortunate to catch real waves and sharks teeth this year. The bungalow itself is great for a small family... clean and kept up and the porch is nice and convenient.
5.0
Perfect location
We loved our 5 week stay at Sunset Cottage, Manasota Key. Great location just steps away from the beach. You can walk barefoot to the beach (it's across a small road that rarely has cars). We've stayed at the hotels on the beach where it took much longer to get to the beach.
On the beach you can walk to Stump Pass State Park with tons of shells and shark teeth. You can find shells and shark teeth anywhere along the beach but we had most success at the end of the park.
The house is very clean and had everything we needed for our stay.
Owner was very quick to reply to all of our questions before and after booking and during our stay.
You can get Instacart delivery from Costco (50 minutes away) to this address.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Manasota Key?
The average price for a rental in Manasota Key is $206 per night. This rental is $66 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sunset Cottage, Manasota Key, Two minute walk to beautiful Gulf of Mexico beach!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Sunset Cottage, Manasota Key, Two minute walk to beautiful Gulf of Mexico beach! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sunset Cottage, Manasota Key, Two minute walk to beautiful Gulf of Mexico beach!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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