Steps to Sand – 2BR Beach Vibes + Bikes & BBQ

Steps to Sand – 2BR Beach Vibes + Bikes & BBQ
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Description
Wake up to salty breezes on the quiet south end of Manasota Key! This freshly updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath duplex sits directly across from the Gulf and a short stroll to Stump Pass State Park, where a 1.3-mile nature trail, hidden coves, and crystal-clear waters make shelling and dolphin-watching a daily delight. Walk or hop Stumpy’s Free Ride to island shops, boat rentals, and live-music tiki bars, then return to your chic coastal hideaway for sunset grilling and cornhole in the backyard.
Why You’ll Love It
- Steps to the sand!
- Walk to Stump Pass State Park for shark-tooth hunting, kayaking & wildlife trails
- Brand-new remodel: stainless appliances, granite counters & glass walk-in shower
- Beach gear galore: cruiser bikes, chairs, cart, umbrellas & outdoor shower
- Duplex sleeps 4 per side (8 if both sides rented together)
Sleeping Arrangements
- Bedroom 1: King bed
- Bedroom 2: Two full beds
- Sleeps 4 comfortably (ask about renting both sides to sleep 8)
Outdoor Highlights
- Two charcoal grills for backyard cookouts
- Cornhole set and picnic tables under the house for shady hangouts
- Outdoor shower for sandy toes
- Unobstructed Gulf views now that beachfront homes have cleared—sunsets are spectacular
Interior Comforts
- Open-concept living area with smart TV & fast Wi-Fi
- Fresh coastal décor and plank flooring throughout
- In-unit washer & dryer
Kitchen & Dining
- Fully stocked kitchen with stainless appliances & granite tops
- Coffeemaker, blender, and all cookware
- Breakfast bar plus patio picnic tables for alfresco meals
Included Home Essentials
- Central A/C and ceiling fans
- Linens, towels, and starter toiletries provided
- Beach cruiser bikes for island exploring
Neighborhood Perks
- Stumpy’s Free Ride golf-cart shuttle to restaurants, bars & boat rentals
- Minutes to kayak launches, fishing charters & parasailing
- Short drive to historic Boca Grande, boutique shopping, and championship golf
Access & Parking
- Parking for two vehicles
- Single-level interior; exterior stairs to main entrance
Your Gulf Coast getaway is ready—book now with Gulf Coast Vacations and vacay your way!
Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- Beach
- Child Friendly
- Dedicated Parking Space
- Ocean View
- Private Entrance
- Spacious
- Shower
- Toilet
- Towels inc.
- 2SleepsQuantity 2
- Bed Linen & Towels
- King
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fan
- Linen inc.
- Alarm Clock
- Airbnb Essentials
- 2SleepsQuantity 2
- Double
- Bed Linen & Towels
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fan
- Linen inc.
- Alarm Clock
- Airbnb Essentials
- Ceiling Fan
- Kettle
- 2BlenderQuantity 2
- 2Coffee MakerQuantity 2
- 2Cooking UtensilsQuantity 2
- 2Dishes & UtensilsQuantity 2
- 2DishwasherQuantity 2
- 2FreezerQuantity 2
- Full Modernized
- Ice Maker
- 2MicrowaveQuantity 2
- 2OvenQuantity 2
- 2RefrigeratorQuantity 2
- 2StovetopQuantity 2
- 2ToasterQuantity 2
- Balcony
- 4Dining room seatsQuantity 4
- Seats outdoors
- Sofa
- Airport
- ATM
- Bank
- Bakery
- Beach Front
- Boating
- Bus Stop
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hospital
- Large Supermarket
- Mall
- Nature
- Outdoor Market
- Pharmacy
- Post Office
- Restaurants
- Shops
- Sightseeing
- Walking
- Water Sports
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- Contactless check-in and checkout available
- Deadbolt lock on entryway
- Enhanced cleaning practices
- Linen and towels washed in at least 60ºC/140ºF
- Outdoor lighting
- Smoke detector
- Central Heating
- Air Conditioning
- 2BarbecueQuantity 2
- Beach Equipment
- 4Beach TowelsQuantity 4
- 4Free bikeQuantity 4
- Seaview
- 3Smart TVQuantity 3
- Washer & Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Availability, Booking and Enquiries
Local Information
Manasota Key - Island Homes vacation rentals offer guests a more private barrier-island experience, with extra space, residential calm, and easy access to the Gulf, creating vacations that feel personal, scenic, and especially easy to enjoy at your own pace.
Manasota Key - Island Homes vacations are a wonderful fit for guests who want room to spread out and settle into island living. Beach mornings, family meals, sunset drinks, and indoor-outdoor downtime all feel natural here, while the coast remains just minutes away. Manasota Key - Island Homes vacation rentals are especially attractive for families and groups who want the beauty of the island with a more spacious home-style setting.
The area still keeps visitors close to everything that makes Manasota Key special, including shelling, shark tooth hunting, boating, fishing, and waterfront dining, but the overall feel is quieter and more residential. Guests often choose Manasota Key - Island Homes vacation rentals because they make longer stays feel easy and give everyone a little more comfort between outings. It is a strong match for multi-generational trips and slower Gulf Coast escapes.
Manasota Key - Island Homes vacation rentals are also ideal for snowbird vacations and extended winter stays thanks to the privacy, flexibility, and laid-back island atmosphere. Whether you need a family vacation rental with plenty of room, a quiet retreat for a coastal holiday, or a longer seasonal stay near the beach, Manasota Key - Island Homes vacations offer a warm and inviting Gulf Coast base.
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Reviews
It was great ,very peaceful and quiet. Lovely place.
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed a peaceful and quiet stay and…
Daimit Pena
Review from Daimit Pena
It was great ,very peaceful and quiet.
Lovely place.
Host response
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed a peaceful and quiet stay and that you found the property to be a lovely place. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Gulf Coast Vacations for another relaxing getaway soon!
Very clean! Beautiful view of the ocean but some heavy equipment moved in and made somewhat of an eyesore. But still beautiful view. Very close to the beach. We absolutely loved the condo! My only…
Mikel Cross
Review from Mikel Cross
Very clean! Beautiful view of the ocean but some heavy equipment moved in and made somewhat of an eyesore. But still beautiful view. Very close to the beach. We absolutely loved the condo! My only complaint is I wish they provided more trash bags, dish soap, toilet paper, and paper towels. Would recommend getting the upstairs condo. You can hear stomping above you in the lower unit, especially if little kids. Lover having our own washer/dryer!!
We loved our stay at this hidden gem. The beautiful views of the gulf to the sunsets. The close proximity to restaurants makes this beach house a must stay. We will definitely be back.
Teresa Abbott
The place was beautiful and clean with a great view! Check in was easy. Sitting on the porch listening to the ocean was relaxing. The beds were comfortable which made my sleep very peaceful. The…
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful views, easy check-in process,…
Kim Rosenblatt
Review from Kim Rosenblatt
The place was beautiful and clean with a great view! Check in was easy. Sitting on the porch listening to the ocean was relaxing. The beds were comfortable which made my sleep very peaceful. The use of the beach chairs and wagon was a great added necessity, considering we flew in and didn’t have any of that stuff. It was a short walk to the private beach area, so that was very convenient.
Host response
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful views, easy check-in process, and relaxing time spent on the porch listening to the ocean. It's great to know the comfortable beds helped you get a peaceful night's sleep and that the beach chairs and wagon were a helpful convenience during your stay. We love providing those little extras to make traveling easier for our guests. We're also glad you enjoyed the short walk to the private beach access. Thank you for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another relaxing beach getaway soon! ????☀️????️????
Fabulous trip, want to go back!
You can’t beat the location! They thought of everything. Don’t let the limited description of the property for you, the kitchen has everything you need in it. We have stayed in some very high-end places…
Foster Lisa
Fabulous trip, want to go back!
You can’t beat the location! They thought of everything. Don’t let the limited description of the property for you, the kitchen has everything you need in it. We have stayed in some very high-end places in the keys before and the kitchen hasn’t had what this kitchen has. Had they also have all the beach necessities you need from towels to toys to a cart to take it to the beach.
Newer construction and spotless! Our host was responsive and provided clear instructions. We appreciated their thoroughness. The location was exceptional. We had a great vacation and would happily come.back.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the home, especially the newer construction,…
Ruth Palmer
Review from Ruth Palmer
Newer construction and spotless! Our host was responsive and provided clear instructions. We appreciated their thoroughness. The location was exceptional. We had a great vacation and would happily come.back.
Host response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the home, especially the newer construction, cleanliness, and exceptional location. It’s great to know our communication and instructions helped make your stay smooth and enjoyable.
We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would love to host you again for another great vacation in the future!
Beautiful, clean property, just steps from the beach! We can't wait to go back!
Randy Johnson
Es ist eine wunderschöne Wohnung in perfekter Lage. Besonders hat uns die Veranda mit Blick aufs Meer gefallen. Die Küche ist perfekt ausgestattet. Ich habe mehrmals gekocht und es war alles vorhanden was man dazu…
Julia Hobmeier
Review from Julia Hobmeier
Es ist eine wunderschöne Wohnung in perfekter Lage. Besonders hat uns die Veranda mit Blick aufs Meer gefallen. Die Küche ist perfekt ausgestattet. Ich habe mehrmals gekocht und es war alles vorhanden was man dazu brauchte. Super war auch die Waschmaschine und der Trockner, die Liegestühle, der Sonnenschirm und der Wagen mit dem man alles an den Strand transportieren konnte. Wirklich zu empfehlen!
Very clean. Brand new.
Marjorie Chapin
The condo was beautiful…all furnishing and condo newly remodeled. Very peaceful at end of Manasota Key near Stump Pass Beach State Park. No access to the beach directly across the street from condo but a…
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! It’s wonderful to hear you appreciated the newly remodeled condo and the peaceful…
June Farchmin
Review from June Farchmin
The condo was beautiful…all furnishing and condo newly remodeled. Very peaceful at end of Manasota Key near Stump Pass Beach State Park. No access to the beach directly across the street from condo but a short distance down the street to deeded access. 2 minute walk to the beach. Did a lot of beach fishing and caught many different variety of fish! Road bikes in to local restaurants on the key for dinner!
Host response
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! It’s wonderful to hear you appreciated the newly remodeled condo and the peaceful location near Stump Pass Beach State Park. We’re happy the short walk to the deeded beach access worked well for you and that you were able to enjoy beach fishing and biking to local restaurants on Manasota Key. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we’d love to host you again in the future!
Gulf Coast Vacations – Englewood
Our stay was excellent. The house is in a beautiful location and everything inside is new and freshly renovated. The house is well appointed and has everything needed for a comfortable stay. The host communicated…
Chris Meinkoth
Review from Chris Meinkoth
Our stay was excellent. The house is in a beautiful location and everything inside is new and freshly renovated. The house is well appointed and has everything needed for a comfortable stay. The host communicated well and was very accommodating. We truly enjoyed our week staying in this house on Manasota Key.
I enjoyed the easy access to the beach. My kids loved finding shark teeth (we found 64) and playing in the surf. The host provided beach chairs a wagon and some limited beach toys that…
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear your family enjoyed the easy beach access and…
Elwin Mullet
Review from Elwin Mullet
I enjoyed the easy access to the beach. My kids loved finding shark teeth (we found 64) and playing in the surf. The host provided beach chairs a wagon and some limited beach toys that we enjoyed using. The wagon made the 2 minute short walk to the beach convenient and easy. The house itself was clean when we arrived. The front porch gave nice views for sunsets and drinks.
Host response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear your family enjoyed the easy beach access and had such a great time shark tooth hunting—64 is impressive! We’re glad the beach chairs, wagon, and toys added to your experience and made the short walk to the beach even easier. It’s also great to know you enjoyed the sunset views from the front porch and found the home clean and comfortable upon arrival. We’d love to welcome you and your family back again for another beach getaway.
Gulf Coast Vacations – Englewood
Everything was perfect
James Vogt
This is a newly remodeled apartment with view of the ocean. Everything was spotless, and bedrooms, bathroom, have everything new. New appliances. Easy to get to and easy to communicate with the host. The only…
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the…
Michael Vieira
Review from Michael Vieira
This is a newly remodeled apartment with view of the ocean. Everything was spotless, and bedrooms, bathroom, have everything new. New appliances. Easy to get to and easy to communicate with the host.
The only thing that we would like to note is that the properties in front of the building, even though there are no homes there, have No Trespassing Signs. There is no beach access unless you go through those properties or go to Stump Beach.
Host response
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the newly remodeled apartment, the ocean view, and the fresh, clean feel of the space. We’re also glad communication and access were easy during your stay.
We truly appreciate you noting the beach access situation as well. You’re correct that nearby properties are private, and Stump Beach is the designated public access point. Thank you for highlighting this—it’s helpful feedback for future guests.
We’re grateful you chose to stay with us and would love the opportunity to host you again in the future!




























































































