Title: Great location! Private fenced backyard. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=40030338&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Great location! Private fenced backyard. Holiday home in Englewood with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Great location! Private fenced backyard. ![Sun-loungers - Great location! Private fenced backyard. (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40040000/40030400/40030338/5f4e51af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Great location! Private fenced backyard. (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40040000/40030400/40030338/cffdd656.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Great location! Private fenced backyard. (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40040000/40030400/40030338/f857d4e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Great location! Private fenced backyard. (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40040000/40030400/40030338/9e4c1107.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Great location! Private fenced backyard. (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40040000/40030400/40030338/e133cfba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Carol's Bucketlist Cottage is a cozy retreat in the heart of Olde Englewood, just 2.6 miles from the beach and a short stroll to Lemon Bay Park and Dearborn Street. This charming cottage features a fully equipped kitchen with modern amenities, Wi-Fi, smart TV with streaming capabilities, reclining sofa for relaxation. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61172 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Great location! Private fenced backyard. Carol's Bucketlist Cottage is a 3 bed/2 bath located in the heart of Olde Englewood. Only 2.6 miles from the beach. Less than half a mile to Lemon Bay Park, boat ramp and Dearborn Street. Cute Cottage in quiet neighborhood with great lanai and large private fenced yard. Enjoy the farmer's market, shops/restaurants, beach yoga, boating, world class fishing and more. Englewood is a community full of activities and central to everywhere. Sarasota or Venice, FL is only 30 minutes. Day trip to Tampa, Naples, Ft Myers or Sanibel in less than 2 hours. Enjoy all the comforts of home. Fully equipped kitchen. Crockpot, Keurig and traditional coffee pot. Reclining sofa. Wi-fi and smart tv with streaming capabilities and a Roku. Master has a queen bed. Back bedroom has brand new queen and third bedroom 2 twins. Florida's best kept secret - Englewood, Florida. Beautiful beaches, nature trails and wildlife abound. Come spend the winter- longer term available. Well behaved doggies welcome. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,172 square feet ## Similar properties ![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95701400/95701343/c07bf607.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Pineapple Delight Olde Englewood Village - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=95701343&PinnedHotelID=95701343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99340000/99337200/99337128/6aa5b1e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dearborn Beach Bungalow - Beaches - Boat Launch and more! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadlock 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Carol's Bucketlist Cottage Englewood FL Carol's Bucketlist Cottage Englewood FL Sept Nov specials ## About the area Olde Englewood Village, a neighbourhood in Englewood, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Venice Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Englewood Recreation Center, or consider a night out at Venice Train Depot. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Englewood travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Englewood.dx7839) [View more Holiday homes in Englewood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Englewood-Private-Holiday-Homes.d7839-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C26.95865%2C-82.35605&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PgGw7dBOLz5_leLGYmBMUcOICEY=) Englewood, FL ### What's nearby - ![Bench on walking trail in Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center in Englewood on the Gulf Coast of Florida USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532652527/bf7c6083-c782-4e7c-b483-3cbf6941ecbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lemon Bay Park 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Lemon Bay Playhouse 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Indian Mound Park 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Englewood Recreation Center 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Lemon Bay 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) 54 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 3 min drive - APlus at Sunoco 4 min drive - The Original Word of Mouth - Englewood 6 min walk - Dunkin' 5 min walk - Englewood Moose Lodge #1933 7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great location! Private fenced backyard. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Great location! Private fenced backyard.? ### Where is Great location! Private fenced backyard. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Great location! Private fenced backyard. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry P. 16 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place to stay. Our prime reason to be there was to go to beach. Location was great. Property met our needs. ##### Sherry P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia S. 30 Mar 2025 #### Very nice house. Liked the two back rooms/porches. Quiet area. Excellent washer and dryer. I would recommend it to others. ##### Cynthia S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wells family Close to the beach and the house had everything …perfect for relaxing after a long stay! Very clean and friendly land lord đź‘Ť ##### Verified traveller Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa L. 9 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute home in Englewood The place is very clean and spacious. It's located close to shopping centers, historical sites, and beautiful beaches full of sharks teeth. The hosts are very helpful and gracious. We loved our stay! ##### Teresa L. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael R. 16 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter Break This cottage type house had everything needed for the month stay. Very good location close to the town, beaches & golf. The host was very accommodating! ##### Michael R. Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen R., Grand Haven 1 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed Nice and close to downtown. Centrally located for several beaches and all other things to do. A couple blocks away from the grocery store. Very nice home. Thank you! ##### Karen R. Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles T. 30 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent service & great place to stay!! Janet made our stay so comfortable. The amenities were excellent!! Janet was available if we had any questions. Would recommend Carol’s place to any one. Thank you Janet for everything!!! Much appreciated!!! ##### Charles T. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William R. 27 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our stay at Carol's Cottage We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Carol's Cottage. We spent most of our time at the beach but the house Cottage was very nice. Everything we could need and then some. I really liked the 2 sunrooms. One if you wanted to stay cool and one if you wanted a little warmth. Hope to stay there in the future. ##### William R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancylyn H. 13 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly right Adding another 5 Star review to the list! House is well stocked, perfectly clean and completely comfortable. Janet was helpful, flexible and always available to answer questions. Location is walking distance from downtown Englewood and an easy drive to anything else. Quick note about location: our stay was shortly after Ian tore through town and we got to watch Englewood rebound. It's a long haul to get back to normal after a storm like that but Englewood is well on its way. ##### Nancylyn H. Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy R. 6 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location in down town Englewood Fl. Close to everything and comfortable. ##### Timothy R. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan D., Kalkaska,mi 22 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Florida vacation Experience was everything we had hoped for and more!Already booked again to go back next year ##### Susan D. Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn S. 10 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Old Florida Charmer Home is in a nice location for us. The neighborhood is quiet and not busy. Not a tourist area which we like but close enough to the touristy areas, beautiful beaches, restaurants, and shopping. The home has everything we need and is as listed. Very cute inside too! The host is very accommodating and resolved any minor issues immediately.. going above and beyond the norm! The home is clean, safe and comfortable! Highly recommended! ##### Lynn S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam J. 12 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a great stay will stay again and recommend to others had everything you could want and more. Close to everything. Super clean ##### Pam J. Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven B. 9 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for a work from home retreat We had a great time on our work from home retreat to Englewood. Plenty of space, clean, multiple TVs, huge backyard, great location. ##### Steven B. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William B. 19 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation The house is as advertised, very clean, with everything you need. A short drive to the beach, and a short walk to Dearborn Street. Dearborn St. has many restaurants with live entertainment, coffee shops and small shops. ##### William B. Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### robert l. 5 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place. Great place. Close to every thing. Hope to be back ...... ##### robert l. Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda B. 18 Apr 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Nice place to stay. Close to ocean Janet was a great host. The house and yard are really cute and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Linda B. Stayed 91 nights in Jan 2020 ---