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Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool!

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Beach nearby
A heated pool
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 419.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool!

Free use of our Kayaks! In great beach location, our talented interior designer created super cute "Teeny Martini" 207 sq ft studio with full bed, modern kitchenette & full sofa sleeper. Walk only 1 minute until your toes are in Gulf of Mexico at delightfully uncrowded beach! 5 walk to Stump Pass. Longer walk or free shuttle to good restaurants with live music. On-site Swim Spa with waterfall & massage therapy jets in common area. Peaceful quiet island area.

Our fantastic housekeeper & reliable maintenance team live close by if an important issue comes up. We have a very thorough Guest Guide Binder in family room plus a cool digital guest guide (link emailed to you in advance so you can start planning your trip right away) with lots of very helpful tips.

Please be sure to review Guest Guide at arrival with your entire group to get the most out of your vacation, to review safety info/house rules & to answer most common questions. The new digital guest guide has a very cool free "AI Trip Planner" feature that we just tried out and we think you will LOVE IT! Happy vacay planning:)

Location, location, location! We offer the perfect Manasota Key location on a quiet cute island street. Low-key respectful guests only as this is a nice quiet beach community so you can sleep well. Walk in 4 different directions to stunning beach, picturesque Lemon Bay, nature wonderland of Stump Pass Park & fun island restaurants often with live music!

"Teeny Martini" is part of the charming Blue Starfish Cottages with access to all amenities provided in common areas of Blue Starfish Cottages - yet is enjoys it's own separate, private interior space. (similar to a nice condo beach community)

* WELCOME! Guests have access to entire Teeny Martini studio & all of Blue Starfish Cottages' on-site common-area amenities!

*YOUR DOOR CODE: Your front door code which works on your dates is included in your welcome info emailed to you prior to your stay. After you make reservations, be on lookout for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" - with arrival details including door code. Please check your email spam file for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" if you still aren't seeing it.

* PARKING: Important- Only 1 car parking per place -no exceptions. (neighborhood firm rule). Sorry no boats or oversized vehicles & No visitor parking - please plan to meet up with friends/relatives at area restaurants or at the public beaches which have parking lots & changing areas.

* YOUR PARKING SPOT: Teeny Martini parking spot is to left of Casa Sangria located at 117 Friendship Lane & to the left of ping-pong area. Park in furthest left river rock parking spot right in front of the tall white fence with "Martini or Teeny Martini" sign. - Walk toward the sandy side yard area and you will see "Teeny Martini" entrance on your right. It's entry door is on the side of the Casa Sangria building at 117 Friendship Lane. Enjoy!

* NOTE: TVs typically "on" at arrival. We have friendly reminder signs up throughout the property to ensure property rule compliance & to promote a peaceful safe relaxing environment for our nice community.

** REVIEW OUR SUPER HELPFUL GUEST GUIDE TO SUPER CHARGE YOUR VACAY: Please review guest guide binder & new online GUEST GUIDE offered prior to trip - with very cool "AI Trip Planner" free feature! It's like having your own concierge! Please review Guest Guides with your group at onset of your stay as it will answer most questions & give you the best vacay experience:)

** Bringing your own car or renting a car is the most common way to get to and from Manasota Key. A free, easy bridge gets you quickly on and off beautiful Manasota Key. The south end bridge is the closest to us.

** If you prefer to not drive, you can use Uber/Lyft or Hosts can recommend a reliable airport pick up car service that our family uses. We have bike rental option in Guest Guide binder in family room.

** Stumpy's Free ride is a very popular, easy to use tip-based shuttle service to restaurants & around Manasota Key.

** Once you arrive, our nice spacious neighborhood beach is just a 2-minute quick walk! Lemon Bay only a 1-minute quick walk! Stump Pass State Beach Park is the #1 ranked local attraction & we are so lucky to be only a 5-minute walk to Stump Pass. A longer 8-minute walk to Englewood Public Beach to popular free beach yoga, 5 popular Key restaurants with live tropical music, big beach playground, reasonably priced water sports rentals - parasailing, sunset cruises etc.

We are professional hosts with more than two decades of caring hospitality experience and numerous happy repeat guests with glowing reviews.

FREE AMENITIES GALORE!

Each of our places at Blue Starfish Cottages has a free high-speed WIFI and new Smart TV's. Beach towels, folding beach chairs, Sand toy set & all linens provided. Charcoal grills (guest to provide own charcoal).

Free use of our Laundry Room in between Casa Pina Colada at 115 Friendship Lane & Casa Sangria at 117 Friendship Lane. Free shared use of Swim Spa with waterfall and massage therapy jets in our Tropical Courtyard pool area. Free use of fun self-serve Tiki Bar area. Plenty of comfy outdoor seating, lounge chairs, patio tables with island-vibe thatched Tiki umbrellas, & tropical plants will assure you that you are now officially on Island Time! Cheers!

Free shared use of our 2 kayaks (for age 21 & up) to explore picturesque Lemon Bay. Dolphins often spotted & sometimes manatee and lots of interesting shorebirds.

Coffee lovers we've got you covered with BOTH a Keurig-style coffee maker & a traditional coffee maker plus a tea kettle & blender to whip up your favorite beach bev!

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!

Property manager

Amy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Studio
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 207 sq ft (19.2 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Englewood Beach - 2 min walk
  • Lemon Bay - 5 min walk
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 8 min walk
  • Blind Pass Beach - 8 min drive
  • Lemon Bay Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lock & Key Restaurant & Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lickity Split Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Farlows On The Water - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Englewood Beach, Lemon Bay, and Stump Pass Beach State Park. Cedar Point Environmental Park and Englewood South Inlet are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Teeny Martini
So cute and cozy! Perfect location for a beach getaway. Teeny Martini looked just like the pictures! Great communication, accommodations at an awesome price. I would recommend a stay at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet beach place
This is our second time staying on this property. We love having kayaks on the left and the beach on the right. We grilled out and had a great time. We'll be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024