Title: Cozy Beach Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy Beach Cottage Beachfront cottage for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Cozy Beach Cottage ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels - Cozy Beach Cottage (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91830000/91822100/91822014/4e9f5982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cozy Beach Cottage (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91830000/91822100/91822014/263a03da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cozy Beach Cottage (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91830000/91822100/91822014/70a4b566.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Cozy Beach Cottage (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91830000/91822100/91822014/cbfad76e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Cozy Beach Cottage (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91830000/91822100/91822014/502c2001.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a tropical oasis on Manasota Key, where private steps lead directly to the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding or boating in the warm waters and try your hand at surf casting from the beach or pier for Snook, Redfish and Tarpon. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy Beach Cottage Step into a secluded tropical oasis where the charm of Old Florida meets endless outdoor adventure! Nestled on nearly an acre of lush land, this adorable cottage offers the perfect balance of relaxation and recreation! Your private path leads directly across to the Gulf of Mexico, where private steps take you down to a pristine beach. Here, vacations are defined by sandy toes, world-class shelling, and the warm, inviting waters of the Gulf. Why You’ll Love This Cottage Retreat: Best of Both Worlds: Start your day watching an incredible sunrise from your private fishing pier on Lemon Bay, and end it witnessing magnificent sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. Whether you are surf casting on the beach for Snook and Redfish or fishing off the pier for the thrill of a Tarpon, this location is a treasure for anglers. Water Sports Wonderland: The calm waters are perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating. Spacious & Private: This 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence sits on a massive lot, offering plenty of privacy and space to breathe. Prime Location: Ideally situated for easy access on and off the island, making day trips and errands a breeze.Prepare to truly relax and disconnect at Southwest Florida’s Best Kept Secret. Whether you are chasing the next big catch or simply chasing the sun, this charming cottage is your gateway to paradise. Book your escape today! \* Please take a look at all of our beachfront properties available for rent below: Manasota Key 6 Direct Private Beachfront Condo Units Vrbo 2404816 Vrbo 2434823 Vrbo 2434826 Vrbo 2434830 Vrbo 2434831 Vrbo 2434832 Manasota Key 5 Direct Private Beachfront Condo Units and 1 Single Family Home Vrbo 2434844 Vrbo 2434848 Vrbo 2434850 Vrbo 2434851 Vrbo 2434852 Vrbo 2435849 Manasota Key Private Beachfront Single Family Homes Vrbo 2434838 Vrbo 2628248 Vrbo 2628544 Vrbo 2628321 Manasota Key Private Beachfront Condos Vrbo 2434835 Vrbo 2434833 Casey Key Private Beachfront Cottages Vrbo 2948793 Vrbo 2948863 Siesta Key Beachfront Single Family Home Vrbo 2434839 Indian Rocks Beach Vrbo 2785311 Clearwater Beach Vrbo 1127221 Vrbo 135915 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123440000/123438800/123438716/b549b5e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oak Grove Escape with Shared Deck & Direct Beach Access Manasota Beach - Ocean view - Pool - Washing machine - Dryer £555 includes taxes & fees 18 Jan - 19 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=123438716&PinnedHotelID=123438716&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33140800/33140734/31af15e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Pet Friendly Island Waterfront Apartment, 100Ft Fishing Dock and Tiki. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=26.981226,-82.39568&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wsucD%7E%7B%7BuN%3FQ%3FO%3FQ%40Q%40Q%3FO%40S%40O%40OBQ%40QBOBQ%40QBOBQDOBOBQDODQDODODODODOFOFMDQFMFOFMFMHOFMHOFKHMHMHMHMHKJMHKJMHKJKJIJKHKLKJIJKJILIJILIJILGLIJGNGJGLGLGNGLELELENGLENELCLENCNELANCNCLANCNANANCL%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40N%40LBN%40NBNBL%40NDLBNDLBNDLDNFLDLDLDLFLFNFJFLFLFLHLFJJLFJHLHJHJJJHJJJJJJJHJJHLJJHJHLJJHLHLHLFLHJHNFLHNFLFLFNFLDPFLDNFNDNDNDNDNDPBNDPBNBNDPBN%40PBPBN%40P%40PBN%40N%40R%3FN%40P%3FP%40P%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FNAR%3FNAPANCPAPANCPCPANCPENCPCNENCPENENENEPELGPELGNENGNGLGLGNINGJINILGLILILIJKJILIJKLIJKLKHKJKHKJKJKHKHMJKFMHKHMHMFMFMHKFODMFMFMFMDMDODMDODMBOFMBOBMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAOCOAMCOAOCMCOCOCMGMCOEMEOEMEMEMGOGMGMEKGOIKGMGMIKGMKKGMKKIKIKKMKIIKKKIKMIKKMIKKMIKIKIMIMIMGMIOGKIOGOGMGMGOEOGOGMEQEMEQEOEOEOEQCOCOEQCOCQAOCQCQAOCQAQAOAQ%3FOASAO%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ktCMsYArU07Wpw1OsbzQ-6e3GDc=) Englewood, FL #### What's nearby - Lemon Bay \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Englewood Beach \- 8 min drive \- 4.9 miles - Stump Pass Beach State Park \- 13 min drive \- 7.4 miles - Venice Beach \- 23 min drive \- 12.0 miles - Siesta Key Beach \- 43 min drive \- 29.9 miles #### Getting around - Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Original Word of Mouth - Englewood - ‬15 min drive - ‪Pasty Shop - ‬14 min drive - ‪Englewood Moose Lodge #1933 - ‬14 min drive - ‪wills honkey tonk - ‬15 min drive - ‪Mango Bistro - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Beach Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Cozy Beach Cottage ? ### What time is check-in at Cozy Beach Cottage ? ### What time is check-out at Cozy Beach Cottage ? ### Where is Cozy Beach Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy Beach Cottage 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 16 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### pamela 3 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Wonderful location for a peaceful getaway ##### pamela Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori T. 4 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Beach Cottage Wonderfully cozy and comfortable cottage! Just what we were looking for in a New Years getaway with our dog! The beach just across the street was beautiful. ##### Lori T. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian S. 24 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun little fishing camp Great fun Surf and bay fishing ##### Brian S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill M. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Florida trip Great vacation.. other than tropical storm debbie everything was great.. really nice place with everything you need.. highly recommended. ##### Bill M. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roshni L. 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We absolutely loved our vacation here! The cottage is quaint and has all the basics you might need. The King bed is very comfortable.The property grounds are beautiful, spacious, and private. Access to the pier on the bay side is just right down the path at the back of the property. The access to the beautiful and uncrowded beach is right across the street ( a very quiet street). There is a cooling unit in the living room and then one in the bedroom. The units and the two fans we brought together helped the cottage stay cool enough, especially since tempretures are no longer in the 90's. The outdoor shower is right next to one of the bathrooms, which makes rinsing off and then hopping into the bathroom shower easy. The host, Andrew, was communicative and helpful. We definitely had a very relaxing, quiet, and blissful beach vacation at this lovely cottage, and we are eagerly looking forward to our next visit. Thank you Andrew for welcoming us to your beach house! ##### Roshni L. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Emily K. 20 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### BLISSFUL, no crowds no drama You can tell there was much damage from the hurricane. It'll take awhile to get everything back to normal. So sad to see the destruction. But for 5 days we played!!We fished and chilled on the dock. In the afternoon we'd go across the street to the beach and watch the sunset. Great views, cute house enjoyed our stay thoroughly. drop off the dogs after their ride. ##### Emily K. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark M. 6 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private location Very clean cottage surrounded by million dollar homes. A ##### Mark M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen A. 14 Feb 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and cozy We had a great trip. We frequently visit Englewood. It was our first time bringing our senior pooch. He did better than expected and looked forward to daily walks on the beach. He also enjoyed hanging on the dock with me while fishing. We made lots of memories!!! We especially appreciate the accommodations made for us to check out later. Hopefully, this place will be available when we plan to visit Englewood soon. ##### Jen A. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn c. 5 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was perfect for us! The house and property were all we had hoped they would be! We loved the older, retro cottage, it reminded us of old Florida homes like when we grew up. I much prefer this cozy cottge to the large homes close by. The location and grounds were wonderful, plenty of beach towels and chairs provided. We will be back! ##### Lynn c. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris J. 30 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place I actually dont want to tell you how convenient, quaint, quiet, and cozy it was... I'd rather it be available for my next getaway, lol. Beach access was right across the street. Path to the dock, lead right to it. Beautiful Bayview. Super quiet and very relaxing. ##### Chris J. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy D. 18 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cottage with great access to the beach and private dock! House had everything needed for a relaxing and comfortable stay! We fished off the dock and beach, while our pups got to play in the sand and ocean. Collected a bunch of shells, shark's teeth and enjoyed the amazing sunsets. Our host was easy to communicate with and answered any questions I had in a timely manner. House is older, but adorable - very functional with decent space. Coming over from the busy East Coast of FL this was a hidden gem and I cannot wait to come back! ##### Amy D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary B. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Old Florida/ Cozy Cottage Had a great stay. Everything was clean and set up nicely. Thank you for allowing Pets. Description is very accurate. I do recommend bringing Fans!!!! AC does have trouble keeping up with the Midday Heat. But very comfortable in the evening. We will be back. ##### Mary B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb N. 16 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable cottage We had a very relaxing stay. The property might be best described as Great Gran and Pap's vacation home. It could use a little bit of lovin' on the inside in regards to repairs and upkeep, however, it has the cozy and nostalgic feeling of vacations from simpler times. The kitchen is super tiny but stocked with better quality items in the cabinets than we normally see. The beach is very quiet and safe. We set up on the beach in the morning and would go back to the house for meals and bring our things back in at sunset. We hope to return someday. ##### Deb N. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri M., JENISON 27 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very quiet and peaceful! Totally enjoy our stay! Peaceful most of the time. Only had a couple issues but, spoke with owner who came to oversee the goings. Will most likely use this house again. The beach was very private and we found well over a 100 sharks teeth on the beach. Seen Red bearded iguana and a komodo dragon.So if you love nature this is your place. ##### Terri M. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathy K., Madison WI 11 Mar 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Location This house has fun access to a dock on the bay and a walkway to the Gulf beach. It is located in a lovely area with great beaches and lovely homes. It is fairly close to grocery store and a good variety of restaurants. The kitchen is very small and not well suited/equipped for making large meals, but is ok for breakfast and lunch. The house is older and has a bit of a musty smell and you need to bring all that you need in terms of toilet paper and toiletries. ##### Kathy K. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracy H. 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Manasota Key cottage The cottage is very old and it had some maintenance issues but nothing that spoiled our stay. It is located on the quiet side of the island, which we prefer. It was an easy drive to the restaurants. The short walks to the beach or bay were easy and convenient. The beach was beautiful and the cottage had plenty of chairs, towels, and a beach umbrella to use, which made it nice. We took our bikes thinking it would be fun to ride to the south end of the island but the road has too many blind spots and is very narrow for our bike riding comfort level so we decided not to try that. We wanted somewhere we could take our dog and have a nice weekend away and we successfully did that here. ##### Tracy H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### terry c. 23 Jan 2024 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy #### Old 1930’s Florida cottage Much needed improvements and updates for this lovely private location including house numbers both on the streets multi unit mailbox and the house. Both for locating it and emergency vehicles to find it. King size bed and matching king size pillows were comfy. Would have likes a microwave & blender . Kitchen & both baths needs updating. ##### terry c. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gessi B. 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful and Peaceful My husband, 4 year old, and I enjoyed a delightful weekend trip to the cottage. The accommodation was perfect for us and the access to such a pristine beach was priceless. The guys enjoyed the private dock in the waterway and the fishing opportunity it provided, even for a little guy with a Zebco. The kitchen was great, though on the small side, because everything is within reach and if you like cooking by yourself it’s perfect. Though some aspects are dated I personally enjoyed the champion of a 1950s washing machine that works better than my 2024 model. Our interaction with the owner was pleasant and prompt. This cottage is a hidden gem and we look forward to visiting again soon. ##### Gessi B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April M. 10 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location The property is located across the street from the beach. We stayed on August. The ocean water was warm. We had the beach to ourselves most days. The house was clean and had everything we needed. I did look at reviews before my stay and I followed advise to bring a fan for sleeping. The house is old and has window unit ac, this was not a problem for us. We were out of the house most of the day and the house was cool enough for us in the evening. I did use the gas grill and everything works perfect. The host was quick to answer all my questions. There were no problems during my stay. I will stay here again. ##### April M. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine D. 25 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Florida getaway Pro: Great location with easy beach access. It was like having a private beach. Close to restaurants, shopping, Venice and Englewood. Able to get last minute. I would use again for location! Con: We drove by 3 times before we found it. No street markers. Ad Claims a dock on the intercostal but we couldn’t find it. Rustic. No microwave, dishwasher or garbage disposal. A few upgrades and it would be perfect. ##### Christine D. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah G. 19 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute beach cottage The cottage was built in the 50’s. It was very clean and tastefully decorated. The kitchen is simple with a stove, refrigerator and sink. A microwave had been provided. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cookware. Towels and linens were provided. The hosts were very responsive. They have now posted the address numbers on the house and at the road. Also, the path to the pier on the waterway side of the house has been cleared. The path to the beach is across the street slightly to the right between 2 houses. Overall, we spent a wonderful relaxing time at the cottage. ##### Sarah G. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Chris M. 28 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint Beach Cottage I would stay here again. 2 small negatives, but a ton of positives. Overall cleanliness was great, but when we pulled out the futon we found a collection of pet hair (we had our pup with us as well, but the previous guest must have had a real shedder) - this wasn’t a huge deal. This is an old beach house, and all of these old homes have some quirks. The power would go out if we had a certain lamp on and eventually we learned how to get it to reset (buy turning the heat on and then off - don’t ask me why this worked). The AC units are window units. I love it cold at night and will bring an oscillating fan with me on future visits. The house was PERFECT for my family of four. We had plenty of space to relax, play board games, eat, etc. Having two full bathrooms was a welcome PLUS… and the kitchen was well equipped. There is a very short walk to the private beach (we saw maybe 4 people all day). We did look for the dock, but couldn’t find a path to it. Manasota Key is ADORABLE old school Florida! We thought Lock and Key was tasty for dinner (maybe a little over priced). We’ll be back! ##### Chris M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ---