Title: PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS! ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485800/33485737/0cfe93d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485800/33485737/7514918f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485800/33485737/fc1ecbc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485800/33485737/45a75034.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485800/33485737/ac90b4fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a tropical island private home on Manasota Key with pool and direct access to your own Gulf of Mexico beach. Unwind in the newly screened-in pool, explore nearby beaches within 5 miles, or take a bike ride to yoga on the beach every morning. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space ## 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. ### PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS! Tropical island private newly remodeled home with a heated (seasonal), salt-water pool on Manasota Key, with access to your semi-private beach on the Gulf of Mexico and fishing (not boating) dock on Lemon Bay (less than a block from each). Our home has been recently renovated with new appliances, beds, and most furniture (see pictures)! Access to the Gulf and Bay are waiting for YOU! Newly screened-in pool; gas grill; House has tile floors throughout; Central air and ceiling fans in every room (or turn off the A/C, open the windows, and listen to the sea); all kitchen appliances and washer/dryer; Beds include one king, one queen, two full. Main Bedroom Suite is connected to the main house, but has its own bath and exterior door to a separate garden; Games, Book-exchange, Cable, WIFI Internet; Fishing poles, beach bikes, beach chairs, toys, and more; fully furnished with kitchen ware and linens. As teachers, this home is very child friendly, including games, toys, a booster seat, and pack-n-play. Yoga on the north beach every morning (s. beach yoga to return in fall, just a bike-ride away)! Access to the beach is just across the road! The garage holds many toys, bikes, chairs, and extras, and may be used to house your bikes and/or small car. Four beaches are as close as 1.2 miles and all within 5 miles! YOU.WILL.LOVE.IT.HERE! :) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Bicycles - Heated pool - Kayak - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### 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 ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include 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 ### Property is also known as January Special Only $200 per day Thanksgiving Special Only $250 per day ## About the area ![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%7C26.94063%2C-82.36929&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qCpNbOilaoJaO9fStppdSqXgcSQ=) Englewood, FL #### What's nearby - Englewood Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Lemon Bay - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles - Stump Pass Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles - Lemon Bay Park - 14 min drive - 6.3 miles - Caspersen Beach - 33 min drive - 17.8 miles #### Getting around - Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar - ‬2 min drive - ‪White Elephant Pub - ‬3 min drive - ‪Lock 'N Key Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Waverly Restaurant And Bar - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS!? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS! located? > This family-friendly Englewood holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Lemon Bay and Englewood Beach. Blind Pass Beach and Stump Pass Beach State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## PRIVATE HOME AND HEATED SALT WATER POOL; BEACH AND BAY ACCESS! Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 63 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rich p. 19 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation The house was better than the pictures. Very quiet close to the beach and restaurants. Yard is private very welcoming home. ##### Rich p. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. 9 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Property was exactly as listing. The house was extremely clean and well stocked. Owners were very responsive. ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M. 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Great location, beautiful pool, old Florida charm ##### Michael M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda M. 16 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Perfect location on out favorite Beach ##### Amanda M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Billy G. 20 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation Great location. Nice house. Very comfortable ##### Billy G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lapalma A. 10 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great place to stay. Wanted to book next year in February, but they were already booked. ##### Lapalma A. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa M. 18 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot for families My family had a great time at Jim and Judy’s home. There was more than enough space for us and two kids ages 5 & 8. The beach is about a 2 minute walk which we enjoyed in the mornings and the heated pool in the afternoons. The area is still recovering from hurricane damage but this house is fully ready and stocked! ##### Alyssa M. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorri G. 9 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent! The property is perfect for family and has EVERYTHING you need for a Florida vacation! The open living room/kitchen/dining area so spacious. The pool outside the kitchen is a so perfect for a day at home instead of the beach. And just a short walk to beach and AWESOME fishing dock. ##### Lorri G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen B. 23 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice, Relaxing Stay! My family and I enjoyed our time. The property owners were very responsive and communicated with us as needed. Location to the bay and beach were a short walk away. The pool was refreshing during the hot afternoons! A few updates to the pool area and guest rooms would make this perfect. I recommend this property to a family or couples wanting a relaxing beach vacation. ##### Karen B. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenn E. 19 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Oasis Everything you need for a beautiful relaxing vacation, is exactly what you get with this gorgeous home. The short walk to the beach everyday, was our favorite. The pool was so refreshing after a hot day. The home is as listed, plenty of room for a family, and very comfortable for us as a couple. We will definitely return. ##### Jenn E. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathalee H. 2 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Vacation The house, pool and location were perfect for our family. It was a short walk to both the beach and dock on the bay. Spent many hours in the pool. Home was comfy and met the basic needs. Considering coming back next year ##### Nathalee H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan W. 20 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House, Great Host Judy and Jim will restore your faith in hosts if it is lost! Great home with all the amenities needed. It truly felt like we were staying in a home instead of a rental. From the bike tires being pumped to the pool heater on, this place was ready to enjoy the moment we turned the key. Easy access to the beach and pier, our family enjoyed it all. ##### Nathan W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tori G. 6 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family property We loved everything about this property. The house was stocked with anything you may need for a comfortable stay. We cooked all but 1 meal at the house and had every kitchen item we needed. Also the amount of beach accessories, fishing stuff, books and games was amazing. The walk to the beach and fishing dock was a very doable distance for all of us. We definitely hope to return to this property again soon. Jim and Judy were very quick to respond to any question we had. ##### Tori G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryann T. 19 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pool was great! Convenient area, about a 3 min walk to the beach and a 3-10 minute drive to any store or restaurant we needed. It is possible to drive across to the gate for the beach access and unload if you want to take an umbrella, chairs, cooler, etc. and have someone drive the vehicle back and walk across. The dock is also very nice and only a quick minute drive/walk. We were able to park there and take our poles, etc. We had 3 children in our group and the pool was a lifesaver! Perfect size for cooling off in the afternoon. ##### Ryann T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### will f. 25 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice spot Very nice home in an excellent location between bay and gulf. The house is in great condition and has a brand new lanai over the pool. While having the owners in the adjacent apartment may have seemed cumbersome at first,it came in handy when the pool heater stopped working. Judy was nearby to call jim and get it running again. Minor drawback was limited supplies e.g. tp,laundry detergent,napkins etc. ##### will f. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maddie T., Marion, Ky 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation Overall this property is really great- especially if you have a large family with adults and older children. It was especially nice to have a private pool right outside the door! We had access to an abundance of beach chairs, umbrellas, etc. which was much appreciated. Really, my only complaint is the distance to the beach. It isn’t a \*far\* walk but I wouldn’t consider it a short one- certainly not a convenient one if you left something behind. When my children were small this distance would have been a deal breaker for me, however with adults and older children it is manageable and we made the trip several times a day. The house was well stocked with everything we needed and there was plenty of space for all of us (4 adults, 3 kids). The beach wasn’t crowded and it was a nice, quiet vacation that we all enjoyed! ##### Maddie T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhea A. 2 Aug 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great beach house with access to the best beach! This house is in the perfect location-so close to the beach and the dock to Lemon Bay for fishing-yet tucked in so you still have privacy. Shopping, groceries, golfing, and restaurants are all close by as well. The semi private beach was not crowded at all which was the best! We had plenty of room in the house for our family of 5 plus 2 more family members that came to visit for a few days. The house had all the essentials. The screened in pool was amazing and definitely a hit with the kids. The owners were pleasant and prompt at responding to all of my questions both before booking and after. We had a great time and would definitely come back! ##### Rhea A. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler C. 16 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! We had a great stay and enjoyed the home very much! The location of the house was very convenient and the pool was perfect to come home to after a long day at the beach! Cant wait to go back! ##### Tyler C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jackie l. 4 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed ourselves Jim and Judy were wonderful. Judy walked my kids to both beaches so we would know the way. Jim was telling me about future improvements. It'll be even nicer next year. My family found lots of shark teeth and some sea glass and shells. Do these nice hosts a favor and leave the teeth in the porch. ##### jackie l. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendi S. 27 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Semi-Private beach with breathtaking sunsets The hosts are wonderful and accommodating. Description and photos of the beach house are accurate. Clean, smells nice, very roomy and comfortable beds. Full kitchen and also an outside grill. Nice screened in pool to enjoy if you’re not relaxing on the beach. We were able to visit the beach a few times a day since it is located just across the street. The beach is not crowded, and the people are very friendly. Good restaurants and shops nearby. ##### Wendi S. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer M., Christmas 24 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach and chill house The house is spread out which allows the family to be together but not driving each other crazy. The pool is great and perfect for large family. I love the location of the home as it is a short walk to the beach and dock on the river. We had no complaints from anyone in the family. Would recommend this home and would love to come again. ##### Jennifer M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Drew M. 23 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Solid Place! This little 3 bedroom was perfect for my family of 6. Being able to hit the uncrowded beach just a short walk across the street, loop around the neighborhood road to fish off Lemon Bay (or see a manatee), or to simply lounge at the pool make this an easy pick. The timing was neat to see all the sea turtle markings coming up the beach each evening. Very recommended, a little dated but lets be honest if you go to Manasota Key to chill inside your wasting your money. ##### Drew M. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### APRIL P. 16 May 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family friendly, large space, exactly what we were looking for. Thanks for the good time! It was too cold to use the pool, but it was nice that it was there. The hosts were accessible when we had questions, location was exactly what we wanted. Nice to be close to a private beach access and the dock. Overall, great trip. ##### APRIL P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen S. 15 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### January stay at Manasota Key This was the perfect house for my family for this vacation Jan 8-15. The house was well-stocked with dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen utensils. The bedrooms were supplied with extra pillows and blankets. The pool and deck were wonderful, Everything was clean, and the hosts were very easy to contact. They responded immediately when we had a question ##### Karen S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Laurie D. 24 Dec 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property Very spacious-easily fit our family of 7 and visitors. Great location-close to the beach and shopping/ restaurants. Pool is a highlight too! The only reason for 4 star overall rating is because the bathrooms needed more cleaning attention. ##### Laurie D. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021