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This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL.

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Property grounds
Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, beach towels
A heated pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL.

Great news! We've reopened after Milton! 3 Restaurants, stores, our beach access & Stumpy's Free Ride now open! In prime Manasota Key location, our talented interior designer created this beach bungalow gem with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Tv's & granite kitchen with dining set. Walk only 1 minute to delightfully uncrowded beach! Swim Spa with waterfall & massage therapy jets in common area. free Kayaks. Peaceful, quiet Login to your favorite streaming service with Smart TVs

Our fantastic housekeeper & reliable maintenance team live close by if an important issue comes up. We have a very thorough Guest Guide Binder in family room plus a cool Digital Guest Guide (link emailed to you in advance so you can start planning your trip right away) with lots of very helpful tips.

Please be sure to review Guest Guide at arrival with your entire group to get the most out of your vacation, to review safety info/house rules & to answer most common questions. The new Digital Guest Guide has a very cool free "AI Trip Planner" feature that we just tried out and we think you will LOVE IT! Happy vacay planning:)

Location, location, location! We offer the perfect Manasota Key beach location on a quiet cute island street. Low-key respectful guests only as this is a nice quiet beach community so you can sleep well.

Walk in 4 different directions to stunning beach, picturesque Lemon Bay, nature wonderland of Stump Pass Park & fun island restaurants often with live music!

Villa Mimosa is part of the charming Blue Starfish Cottages with access to all amenities provided in common areas of Blue Starfish Cottages - yet it enjoys its own separate, private interior space. (similar to a nice condo beach community)

* WELCOME! Guests have access to entire Villa Mimosa and to all on-site common-area amenities!

*YOUR DOOR CODE: Your front door code which works on your dates is included in your welcome info emailed to you prior to your stay. After you make reservations, be on lookout for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" - with arrival details including your door code. Please check your email spam file for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" if you still aren't seeing it.

* PARKING: Important- Only 1 car parking per place -no exceptions. (neighborhood firm rule). Sorry no boats or oversized vehicles & No visitor parking - please plan to meet up with friends/relatives at area restaurants or at the public beaches which have parking lots & changing areas.

* YOUR PARKING SPOT: If facing cottage from street, park directly in front of - and parallel to - Villa Mimosa - being careful to parkin within the river rock area and not extend onto our narrow street. Address: 120 Sand Dollar Lane, #2.

* NOTE: TVs typically "on" at arrival. We have friendly reminder signs up throughout the property to ensure property rule compliance & to promote a peaceful safe relaxing environment for our nice community.

** REVIEW OUR SUPER HELPFUL GUEST GUIDE TO SUPER CHARGE YOUR VACAY: Please review Guest Guide binder & new online DIGITAL GUEST GUIDE offered prior to trip - with very cool "AI Trip Planner" free feature! It's like having your own free concierge! Please review Guest Guides with your group at onset of your stay as it will answer most questions & give you the best vacay experience:)

** Bringing your own car or renting a car is the most common way to get to and from Manasota Key. A free, easy bridge gets you quickly on and off beautiful Manasota Key. The south end bridge is the closest to us.

** If you prefer to not drive, you can use Uber/Lyft or Hosts can recommend a reliable airport pick up car service that our family uses. We have bike rental option in Guest Guide binder in family room.

** Stumpy's Free ride is a very popular, easy to use tip-based shuttle service to restaurants & around Manasota Key.

** Once you arrive, our nice spacious neighborhood beach is just a 2-minute quick walk! Lemon Bay only a 1-minute quick walk! Stump Pass State Beach Park is the #1 ranked local attraction & we are so lucky to be only a 5-minute walk to Stump Pass. A longer 8-minute walk to Englewood Public Beach to popular free beach yoga, 5 popular Key restaurants with live tropical music, big beach playground, reasonably priced water sports rentals - parasailing, sunset cruises etc.

We are professional hosts with nearly two decades of caring hospitality experience and numerous happy repeat guests with glowing reviews.

This cottage is part of the Blue Starfish Cottages community and enjoys free shared use of all Blue Starfish common area amenities.

FREE AMENITIES GALORE!

Each of our places at Blue Starfish Cottages has a free high-speed WIFI and new Smart TV's. Beach towels, folding beach chairs, Sand toy set & all linens provided. Charcoal grills (guest to provide own charcoal).

Free use of our Laundry Room in between Casa Pina Colada at 115 Friendship Lane & Casa Sangria at 117 Friendship Lane. Free shared use of Swim Spa with waterfall and massage therapy jets in our Tropical Courtyard pool area. Free use of fun self-serve Tiki Bar area. Plenty of comfy outdoor seating, lounge chairs, patio tables with island-vibe thatched Tiki umbrellas, & tropical plants will assure you that you are now officially on Island Time! Cheers!

Free shared use of our 2 kayaks (for age 21 & up) to explore picturesque Lemon Bay. Dolphins often spotted & sometimes manatee and lots of interesting shorebirds.

Coffee lovers we've got you covered with BOTH a Keurig-style coffee maker & a traditional coffee maker plus a tea kettle & blender to whip up your favorite beach beverage!

Like hotels - we supply "starter supplies" - toilet paper, folded paper towels, sample size coffee, tea, etc. to get you going -- then there's a Dollar Tree nearby or grocery stores if you want additional supplies.

We have many happy repeat guests we are proud to say. Enjoy!

Property manager

Amy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Library

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 750 sq ft (70 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Steps to Beach! & Pool Cottage
Steps to Beach! & Pool Englewood
Steps to Beach! & Pool Cottage Englewood
Only 1 Minute Walk to Stunning Beach interior Designer Gem!
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About the neighborhood

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Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Englewood Beach - 2 min walk
  • Lemon Bay - 5 min walk
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 7 min walk
  • Blind Pass Beach - 8 min drive
  • Lemon Bay Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lock & Key Restaurant & Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lickity Split Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Farlows On The Water - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Englewood Beach and Lemon Bay. Stump Pass Beach State Park is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

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This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 181 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen or Rita

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful people and fantastic spot
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach getaway
What a sweet little piece of paradise! Everything was so clean and the extra amenities were so thoughtful. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We were very pleased with the location of this property. The amenities offered were great as well. We will defintly recommend this property to others and remember it for future visits!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, clean and roomy!
We really enjoyed the stay at this place. Easy access to ocean, Bay Area to Kayak and bars and restaurants. We will stay at this place again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything You Need!
Just an awesome little place to stay for a get away. Will book again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mack S., Sharpsburg, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value! Great place! Great location!
Very clean and super cold a/c!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean place. Thank you for everything
Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
The property description wasn't accurate
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

TODD M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet getaway
As advertised! Neat, well furnished, great location!! Check-in/out was a breeze. One block to beach, one block to bay. VERY quiet and relaxing!! Definitely recommend and will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect and all the beach supplies were great
Beds were very comfortable shower beautiful Nice pool
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway with friends
Cute bungalow Weather wasn't good but was nice anyway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING!
Came here for a girls trip and absolutely loved it! The host was fantastic, the location was just minutes from the beach and I can’t wait to rebook! The location was clean and filled with all of the things you’ll need. The guestbook was filled with all kinds of information, places to visit and places to eat! Messaged the host a few times and she always got right back to me. I was very pleased with our stay and would highly recommend staying here! (:
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful beach stay!
This is a great place for a small family to stay. Great location and easy access to the beach. Just a very short walk. Our stay was quiet, cozy and clean. We had a small issue with the couch when we first arrived but the property manager had it fixed quickly. We would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE F.

Great location
Beautifully decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE F.

Beautiful property
Great location and is very up to date.this is our second year staying at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elsa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant
Excelent place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina G., Berlin, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Spot in Paradise
Beautiful Location, calm and very cozy. Cottage was fully equipped and everything was very clean. We loved to stay there and felt very recovered from daily challenges. Best recommendation.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Florida beach getaway
It was so conveniently located to the shops, beaches and restaurants. It offered outside recreational area including a pool. We enjoyed our stay very much. Harris family.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Very quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

Beach haven
Lovely, well appointed cottage, within walking distance of the beach and local restaurants. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
This connected home was very clean and well stocked. My favorite thing about the home was the location. It is 1 block from the beach and less than that to Lemon Bay. The quiet community is peaceful yet close to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic beach cottage
This cottage was super clean and was fabulously equipped with everything you need. Beach is just a short walk and a handful of restaurants are also walkable. Communication with Amy was also superb!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Celeste V.

Villa Mimosa was the perfect beach cottage beautifully decorated & well equipped.
Villa Mimosa was the perfect beach cottage beautifully decorated & well equipped. It was positioned equal walking distance from the beach & bay. Also, perfect walking distance to restaurants. The free use of the Kayaks & canoe was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Great place for a family vacation. Has all the commodities of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hilary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything as described
Quiet, close walk to the beach, all beach necessities provided. Enjoyed the local restaurants. Communication great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023