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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Englewood, FL
  • Manasota Beach
    7 min walk
  • Blind Pass Beach
    7 min drive
  • Venice Area Audubon Society
    8 min drive
  • Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)
    13 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Englewood

With a stay at this cottage in Englewood, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Lemon Bay and 7 minutes by foot from Manasota Beach. .This beach cottage is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Venice Beach and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Blind Pass Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Sarasota National Golf Course - 14 min drive
  • Venice Fishing Pier - 15 min drive
  • Venice Beach - 16 min drive
  • CoolToday Park - 16 min drive
  • Caspersen Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Metro Diner - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beachfront Cottage, Best location on Manasota Key, Sleeps 4, Kayaks and Wi-Fi

Updated and charming cottage RIGHT ON THE BEACH where you can sunbathe, swim, snorkel, collect shells and sharks' teeth, and fish. Spectacular 180 degree exposure to the Gulf of Mexico. Turtles and Toes is a peaceful and relaxing refuge that will refresh your mind and soul.
Sleep and wake to the soothing sounds of the surf. Walk or jog the16 miles of the sandy key. Be endlessly entertained by shore birds, pelicans, dolphins, turtles and tortoises, all right at your doorstep. Go shell or sharks' teeth hunting or kayaking, fly a kite, fish, or just chill out and be mesmerized by the emerald water. And you'll be amazed by the gorgeous sunsets followed by a star show that dips all the way into the sea.
You'll find a wall-mounted 52" flat screen TV, a bedroom TV, Blu-ray players, Sonos, Wi-Fi, and a sleek, well-supplied kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a beautiful walnut island. The large deck has a bistro table and chairs. There are many chairs and umbrellas for the beach.
With health safety in mind, you may check in and check out independently, letting us know when you do each. Of course we are available if needed!
We have very high cleanliness standards, disinfecting everything with the appropriate products. The bed coverings and towels are washed in high temperature water.
We call this little hideaway "Turtles and Toes." It is over the North Key drawbridge to Manasota Key and down a private lane. Isolated, yet it is near shopping, 15 golf courses, restaurants, and the many amenities and events that Venice and Englewood have to offer.
Airports: Punta Gorda--48 mi., Sarasota--37 mi., Ft. Meyers--77 mi., St. Petersburg--78 mi., Tampa--85 mi.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Donna and Joe Phipps

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in or around premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

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

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
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
Note from host: For no more than 8 guests
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 Registration Number 1633654

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beachfront Cottage on North Manasota Key Sleeps 4

Beachfront Cottage, Best location on Manasota Key, Sleeps 4, Kayaks and Wi-Fi Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 127 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at the beach
Our stay was great. Everything was as advertised and expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swimming with the dolphins
We had a wonderful time at Turtles and Toes. The cottage was very comfortable. The sunsets were amazing and on many days during our stay the Gulf was as smooth as glass. We were delighted to see dolphins, several within 7 feet of the beach. When I was swimming, one day, one swam within 9 feet of me. Shark teeth are in abundance on the beach directly in front of the cottage. The beach was never very busy. We would definitely recommend this location. FYI I highly recommend Farlow’s on the water. Great food, beautiful patio, and great service.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A dream week away!
Absolutely gorgeous! The property is wonderful! Beach is quiet. The house is completely stocked. Owners were easy to communicate with for check in details. We LOVED every second of our stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Turtles and toes
Our stay at turtles and toes for the second year has not disappointed once again !The location is amazing. Communication with the hosts was prompt. Overall, it is exactly how it’s described. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sam

Liked: Cleanliness
Turtles and Toes
My husband and I loved our stay at turtles and toes! We booked this place after reading other guest reviews about how private the beach is. After our own stay we can definitely confirm this! My husband and I were set up on the beach all week and had the whole beach to ourselves. We also found TONS of sharks teeth so if you enjoy shark tooth hunting definitely book turtles and toes! We also saw the dolphins, a manatee in the ocean, and Rowdy the turtle! Overall, the house was perfect for the two of us, was very clean, and had everything we needed for the week! Would definitely recommend turtles and toes!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views and Amazing Beach
This place was just what we needed to relax and unwind. We had breakfast on the porch every morning and drinks in the evenings as we watched the sun go down. Moochie came to visit a couple of times. We also saw him on the beach hanging out with the fishermen. The water was warm and perfect for swimming. There was a light breeze making it just right to sit on the beach and soak in the sun. We also took advantage of the provided information and supplies and tried our hand at shark tooth hunting. We found literally hundreds of them to take back to the grandkids. Donna was friendly and kept us well informed! Check in was easy. We had an amazing time and hope to get a chance to go back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great secluded property
Just what we were looking for to get away from all the hustle. Very private house loaded directly on the beach, beautiful sunsets. This is our second time stating here which means we like a bunch. Everything we need to getaway and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage with an Ocean View!!
If you are looking for a place to recharge and relax this is the place for you. Just spent 7 days at Turtles and Toes located on Manasota Key right on the beach. Incredible view from the deck where we spent a lot of time reading and enjoying the view of the water. Very peaceful and quiet area. Cottage has been remodeled and comes with everything to make your stay enjoyable. Stores, restaurants and shopping are near by. Donna, the owner lives near by and is willing to help if need be. We had a wonderful time and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect week
We loved our stay at Turtles and Toes! It was cozy, comfortable, steps away from the beach, and close to great restaurants. Joe and Donna made it feel like a home away from home. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great oceanfront getaway
This is our third visit with a fourth planned in early 2025. This rental is very clean and has all the amenities you will need for a relaxing get away. The location is great too. The beach is just steps away from the deck and the sunsets are wonderful. There are plenty of good restaurants just a short drive away too. The owners are communicative and responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S., Wheeler WI

Liked: Cleanliness
cozy cottage on the beach
The cottage was just described, the area was nice, and the people were very nice. The beach was very quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil Pre-Christmas Escape
What an amazing cottage! It is exactly as described. Outside pictures depict an older small cottage but the inside has been updated and is very cozy. There are other houses and cottages around it but everything makes it feel as if you have the beach completely to yourself. There aren't any high rises or public beach accesses so it's definitely not crowded and loud. We were there the week leading up to Christmas so I'm not sure if that was a factor. Upon stepping out on the porch, you feel you are on the beach...you couldn't be any closer. The sunsets are spectacular and you don't have to leave the premises! This is advertised as sleeping 4 but be aware that is 2 queens in the 1 bedroom so I would recommend this as a couple get away or a family with 2 small children or even a solo traveler wanting some tranquil time. It was the perfect location for us!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, Location
We really enjoyed our stay at Turtles and Toes! It's a nice cottage in a prime, quiet location. The owners clearly care about the quality of your stay and it shows. The cottage itself is cozy and was perfect for the two of us. The finishes have been updated nicely. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Linda and David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beach house
We have our meals on the front porch and watch all the activity. My favorite are the pelicans .
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We had a great stay. The cottage is in a super location and very quiet surroundings. The cottage was extremely clean and very well-maintained, and had everything you needed. We would definitely stay there again, and would recommend it to others without hesitation.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorelei P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden and lovely
A perfect location for us to visit family and unplug next to the Gulf. Collecting shells and shark teeth was a plus. Wonderful opportunities for photos.The location is amazing. Donna is a terrific host. We hope to see the tortoise on the next visit!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Great property and friendly hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular views
Relaxing! The sunsets were awesome! Very comfortable….everything you need to enjoy the beach and relax. Quiet surroundings…just what I needed for this vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

browncountygirl

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay at Turtles and Toes
Loved this sweet little cottage right on Manasota Key beach! It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The owner was quick to answer our questions before and during our stay. We had a very peaceful and relaxing stay and highly recommend Turtles and Toes!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
If we could give this more than 5 stars, we absolutely would!
While you would think, driving in, that you won't have privacy, you would be wrong. This is the most amazing piece of paradise we have ever stayed at. Before we even got to the front door, we were entranced by the view! The cottage is so cozy and welcoming and absolutely PERFECT! Almost anything you would need for a perfect beach trip is in this place somewhere. For our first Gulf of Mexico vacation-- we couldn't ask for a more perfect place. Each morning, we walked the short way to the beach and each morning there were more and more markers for turtle nests! We saw birds, a stingray, and A MANATEE SWAM UP TO US! (Admittedly we freaked out at first, but a manatee!!!) We watched dolphins at sundown one evening, and so many lizards! I'll admit, my wife cried when it was time to go. I cannot recommend Turtle and Toes enough, and I certainly can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!!!
Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot.
This cottage was perfect for the two of us. The property was great and exactly as depicted in the listing. Loved it. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
turtles and toes cottage
It was absolutely amazing! The cottage was clean. It had everything we needed. The host were very accommodating. There are neighbors, but you really don’t even know it because you’re sit back by yourself. The location is fabulous! We cannot wait to go again. It was a vacation much needed, and turtles and toes provided everything. !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacque D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This location was just wonderful! So close to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023