Title: Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=30515755&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! Bayside villa with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! ![Beach nearby, beach towels - Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30520000/30515800/30515755/7e0bf45a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30520000/30515800/30515755/2cfae0bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area - Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30520000/30515800/30515755/420b7454.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool - Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30520000/30515800/30515755/e3476fd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! (Englewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30520000/30515800/30515755/ca3dd100.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the charming Blue Island Inn's Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat on Manasota Key, where you can unwind by the pool or stroll along the beach. Enjoy breathtaking views of Lemon Bay from your patio seating area and take advantage of shared amenities like kayaks, a self-serve tiki bar, and an outdoor ping pong table. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6549 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - 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. ### Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! Located on Blue Island Inn's quiet main floor, Waterfront "Mermaid's Retreat" features 1 queen bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, 2 sofa sleepers & Spectacular Lemon Bay views! Manasota Key! On-site pool. 5-minute walk to ocean-side beach & enjoy sandy “Bay Beach” out back. Policies: 1 parking spot. no visitor parking. No pets. No smoking. No boats. Low-key respectful vacationers. Free shared use of 2 kayaks. Cottage-size cute & cozy -ideal for 1 couple or small family as bathroom is off bedroom. FREE AMENITIES GALORE! Each of our places has a free high-speed WIFI, Beach towels, folding beach chairs, Sand toy set & all linens provided. Charcoal grills (guest to provide own charcoal). Free use of our laundry room on main floor. Free shared use of swimming pool, Bay-front beach area, Fishing Dock, outdoor seating, outdoor Ping-Pong table, and self-serve Tiki Bar area. Free shared use of our kayaks (for age 21 & up) to explore picturesque Lemon Bay. Dolphins often spotted. Free high-speed WIFI. Keurig-style coffee maker & we also offer traditional coffee maker. 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! Our wonderful housekeeper and maintenance team live close by. We provide very thorough Guest Welcome information with lots of helpful property & area information - please be sure to review to maximize your vacation experience. In prime Manasota Key location, Blue Island Inn has spectacular water front views of gorgeous lemon bay from every Suite so you might never want to leave! we are only a 5 minute walk to a delightfully uncrowded ocean-side beach, or enjoy our cute “bay-front beach” right out back. Blue Island Inn includes 5 waterfront Suites of various sizes - each Suite enjoys a great view of picturesque Lemon Bay. Blue Island Inn offers shared use of a variety of desirable common areas including: Sandy "Bay Beach" area out back, 2 kayaks, tropical swimming pool, self-serve tiki bar, Dock for fishing/enjoying Bay Views (firmly no boat docking), outdoor ping pong, and laundry room. Quick 1 minute drive to five popular family-friendly Key restaurants near the big Englewood beach with live tropical music, very popular free beach yoga classes, reasonably priced water sports rentals – parasailing, sunset cruises etc. 2 mile drive to number 1 ranked attraction of stump pass state beach park - a natural wonderland. Lots more restaurants & shops along Dearborn & nearby Historic Venice Avenue. Stumpy's Free Ride - a tip-based shuttle service - is popular with our guests. Enjoy! Guests have access to the entire 1 bedroom Suite with kitchenette, family room, bathroom & patio seating area Guests also have use of resort’s common areas with lots of free amenities: pool, Bay Beach, laundry room, fishing dock, ping pong, 1 parking spot, deeded beach access to ocean side beach Mermaid’s Retreat is on the first floor of the charming Blue Island Inn on a quiet, safe, relaxing nice island street. You will receive a 4 digit code - along with the vacation villa address - to your entrance door which work on your dates so you don't need to worry about keys! super easy! ONE car parking spot (there's no other parking & I don't have other safe parking ideas that aren't a high TOW RISK - so please only plan to bring one car or choose another property. ) \- Note: TV's typically "ON" at arrival Car rentals are the best, easiest, most reasonably priced way to get to and from Manasota key. Stumpy's Free Ride is a popular tip-based local shuttle service our guests like to use to get around the Key ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Pool gate - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking (max 1 space) ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Dock - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### 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. - Magnifying mirror - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - Near the sea - On the bay - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Heated pool - Kayak ### 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 - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 549 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44090000/44087500/44087474/a1a76d26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Paradise Bay Manasota Key - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 87 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=44087474&PinnedHotelID=44087474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102130000/102125300/102125241/d49835a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Teeny Bikini Delights - Pool & Bay! 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Pool is heated in winter months from December 1 to April 1 ### 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 professional host. 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. ### Property is also known as Waterfront Stunning Bay Views Pool Beach. Unaffected Michael Waterfront Stunning Bay Pool Views Mermaids Retreat is Beach Casa Pina Colada Delights Guests Stunning Lemon Bay Waterfront walk to Beach! 3c2393a6-2a40-45be-b99d-dda084650aca ## 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%7C26.94499%2C-82.37032&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aLSkDCBNgrJr9k-WDp6rIahLAPE=) Englewood, FL #### What's nearby - Lemon Bay \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Englewood Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Venice Beach \- 30 min drive \- 16.7 miles - Turtle Beach \- 42 min drive \- 25.6 miles - Siesta Key Beach \- 50 min drive \- 34.6 miles #### Getting around - Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Lock 'N Key Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sand Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Waverly Restaurant And Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Englewood Moose Lodge #1933 - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! have a pool? ### Is Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights!? ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights!? ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights!? ### Where is Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! located? ## Have a question? 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