On charming Manasota Key only ONE MINUTE walk to our stunning beach, Blue Starfish Beach Resort cottages offer lazy leisure time along with adventurous fun, plus modernized villas beautifully furnished by our talented local interior designer. Guests love the free use of our kayaks & canoe for exploring picturesque Lemon Bay! Blue Starfish Beach Resort is located on Manasota Key, an enchanting barrier island off the coast of Englewood where there are no high rises, no traffic lights, just a two-lane road and miles of breathtaking beaches in a tropical setting. Blue Starfish Resort's blend of elegance and casual playfulness is owed to its harmonious approach to accommodations. The result is an authenticity that the typical modern resort simply cannot create. Your stay at Slue Starfish will leave you with the sense that you've joined a small vibrant vacation community full of friends you simply haven't met yet.
Whether you stay in one of our 3 tastefully decorated two bedroom beach villas (Villa Margarita, Villa Mimosa, Villa Mojito) or in our 2 popular beach houses (Casa Pina Colada, Casa Sangria) or in our darling open-concept beach studio (Bay Breeze Bungalow), Blue Starfish Resort's horseshoe configuration provides a wonderful sense of closeness and community while maintaining ample privacy.
Spoil yourself with our beautifully decorated 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Villa Mojito Beach Villa with deeded beach access only 1 minute walk away! You can walk to just about everything from this fantastic Manasota Key central location. On a quaint short residential street, guests walk only 100 yards to our beach access on stunning Manasota Key beach to watch dolphins jump and hunt for seashells and pre-historic shark's teeth. Unlike other area beaches with erosion problems our beach is plentiful and our sand does not disappear in high tide! Walk the same 1 minute distance the other direction to picturesque Lemon Bay where you can dock your boat, fish for dinner, or try out a wide variety of watersports - boats, kayaks, SUPs, canoes, jet ski, parasailing, surfing, etc. with reasonable rental rates.
No pets. No smoking anywhere on property inside or out. We are primarily a weekly stay vacation place and do not offer monthly discounts. 1 week minimum, Saturday to Saturday stays only (sorry we cannot make exceptions). We are very popular and fill up nearly year round so please be sure to book as early as you can to get your desired dates. We accept master card, discover or visa payments - sorry no checks or other forms of payment.
Great value! Free high-speed wireless internet for guests who bring laptop, 2 free parking spaces per villa, beach towels & bath towels included, well equipped kitchen with dishwashers, ALL premium movie channels FREE including HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, Starz, etc.!!!
* Optional: Award winning Y heath club option only 6 minute drive from us, with outdoor Jr. Olympic pool, sauna, state of the art fitness equipment, numerous popular classes, free Red Cross certified babysitting while you work-out. (reasonable weekly family membership fee of about $60 family weekly membership (or about $45 weekly individual membership) - paid directly to club. with 1 free trial day. very popular, reasonable kids weekly summer camp option - camp fees vary)
Location, Location, Location!! Walk 5 minutes to the magical sights and sounds of Stump Pass Beach State Park - currently the #1 ranked local attraction on Trip Advisor. This is a real local treasure so bring your camera! Explore this breathtaking nature preserve and acres of seclude shoreline by kayak, boat, or on foot. Take a longer walk - about 8 minutes- to Manasota Keys most popular restaurants & bars (Flounders, White Elephant Pub, Lock n Key) with live music most days; boat/kayak/watersports rental store; sunset cruises & tours; plus a beach convenience store and large fantastic public beach across street with Pavilion, super fun playground, basketball court, and very popular free beach yoga. Parents love this home for the central location. Kids & teens love the access to the huge variety of watersport options including SUPs, jet skis, boats, kayaks, surfing, scuba, snorkeling, plus fishing and enjoying the beach. Manatees are commonly spotted at the canal end across from us.
You will have plenty to do on Manasota Key, but if you wish to venture out further popular day trips include neighboring Venice shops & restaurants; Sarasota's many cultural attractions & Mote Aquarium; Orlando's Disney, Epcot, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, "Swim with the Dolphins"; New LEGOLAND; Naples, Sanibel for shelling; KeyWest Express boat trip from Fort Myers to the Keys; Miami's South Beach; Busch Garden Tampa's popular theme park.
Villa Mojito's layout includes: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, dine-in kitchen, family room with super-comfortable recliner & new sofa sleeper, plus private screened lanai with bistro set. King-size bed in master bedroom with new designer bed linens. New deluxe bunk bed set in second bedroom sleeps up to 4 kids - twin over full over twin trundle. All new bed linens throughout. Plus sofa sleeper in family room. Dine in kitchen with brand new dining table and new stainless steel appliances. Granite countertops! New Samsung high definition LED TV. All premium movie channels FREE including HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz, etc.!! New dining table seats 6 plus bistro set on lanai seats 2 more. Sleeps up to 4-6 most comfortably in beds & trundle (or up to 8 in a pinch using sofa sleeper) Board games, kids books, beach toys & boogie boards for kids. Pack n Play which can be used as crib & high-back booster seat with tray. Books and magazines for adults for some light beach reading. Beach towels, bath towels, bed linens all provided, plus blow dryer in bathroom.
This cottage is part of exclusive Blue Starfish Beach Resort (only 6 quaint cottages) available for weekly, Saturday to Saturday vacation stays: Four 2 bedroom/1 bathroom cottages; one 2 bedroom/2 bath cottage; & one 1 studio apartment (with 1 bath & kitchenette). Virtual tours & availability for each cottage on request - just email owner. Window air conditioners & new ceiling fans. New stainless steel dishwashers in each cottage including the studio.
All new stainless steel appliances, new granite countertops (not yet in photos - but very nice!), new coffee maker, new compact microwave & pop-up toaster, new flatware, new place settings, new cookware set & bake-ware set plus new cooking utensils & two new charcoal BBQ grills to share in common area). Great market fresh seafood you can pick up just over the bridge & bring back to grill - or better yet catch your own free dinner a minute away in the ocean or Lemon Bay. Not into cooking on vacation? We've got you covered with the most popular tropical restaurants & bars with live music a longer walk away. Affordable bike rental options with easy pick up/delivery to our place. Owners provide "Insider Guide - Warm Welcome" with listings of our favorite activities, restaurants we love, grocery store options, watersports rental information, special events. We treat our guests like family and we want you to have a fantastic memorable beach vacation! Closest Airport: Sarasota International (about 35 miles). Other airport options: Fort Myers (50 miles); Tampa (85 miles); Naples (90 miles).
Special Features of this Vacation Rental
Linens & Towels Provided
High Speed Internet
Credit Cards Accepted
No Pets Allowed
No Smoking Allowed
Amenities of this Vacation Rental
Community amenities on site in common area: a canoe & two kayaks recently added!; outdoor conversation seating; self-serve Tiki Bar set; 2 grills; outdoor dining set. New outdoor ping-pong is a big hit with our guest located in tented area. Quiet, respectful low-key vacationers only as this is a nice upscale residential beach community.
New owner has taken the extra effort to ensure that the home meets standards beyond the expected level of comfort and convenience. Owner dedication to upkeep, upscale decorations, cleaning, safety & guest satisfaction is not to be overlooked with shopping on the web.
General area activities: sharks-tooth hunting for pre-historic sharks teeth found on area beaches, miles of gorgeous sandy beaches, deluxe playground, basketball court, boat & watersport rentals, parasailing, kayaking in lemon bay, golf courses, fishing, nature preserves, free popular yoga on beach classes, sunbathing, sightseeing, popular restaurants/bars with live music within walking distance, water park day trips (Busch Gardens Tampa or Orlando's Disney, Seaworld, etc. Legoland, KeyWest (express boat trip leaves from Fort Myers). Award winning Y heath club option with outdoor Jr. Olympic pool (reasonably weekly family membership fee of only about $60 family weekly membership - or $45 weekly individual membership)
1 week minimum stay. No pets. No smoking. Saturday is our arrival & departure day always (no exceptions sorry). Responsible local babysitter available at reasonable rates.
Amenities of the Resort/Surrounding Community
Blue Starfish Beach Resort enjoys a loyal following of repeat annual guests! Our latest addition - free use of our kayaks & canoe. Choose from 3 cottage size options or reserve all of them for special anniversary, birthday, family reunion or corporate event.
BAY BREEZE BUNGALOW:
Our ultra-cute studio is outfitted with one king size bed and a double pullout sofa sleeper, kitchenette with new stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, range, compact dorm-size refrigerator, microwave, new Samsung LED high definition flat screen TV, and full bathroom. There is a courtyard patio area with conversation seating & new self-serve Tiki Bar available to all guests, which is a favorite area for relaxing after beach time.
THREE 2-BEDROOM VILLAS: Our charming row of villas include Villa Margarita, Villa Mimosa & Villa Mojito. Each villa includes a full, eat-in style kitchen and a cute screened lanai, two bedrooms, and a sofa sleeper. One bedroom has a king-size bed and the second bedroom has a new deluxe bunk bed set with twin over full over twin trundle (can accommodate up to 4 kids in bunks) Your villa most comfortably accommodates up to four to six guests in beds (including the trundle); plus up to 8 in a pinch using sofa sleeper, or as a spacious retreat for one couple to enjoy.
TWO BEACH HOUSES: Blue Starfish offers a choice of two vacation houses - Casa Pina Colada and Casa Sangria. Each stand-alone beach house includes a full, eat-in style kitchen, two bedrooms, and a sofa sleeper plus futon. Each offers one bedroom with a king-size bed and the second bedroom has a new deluxe bunk bed set with twin over full over twin trundle (can accommodate up to 4 kids in bunks) Your villa most comfortably accommodates up to six guests in beds (including the trundle); plus up to 10 in a pinch using sofa sleeper & futon, or as a spacious retreat for one couple to enjoy.
MANASOTA KEY
Enjoy the casual atmosphere as you laze on the beach just steps away - Manasota Key, Florida is all about beach time and relaxation and at the Blue Starfish, you'll find plenty of both to occupy your time! You'll find miles of sandy beaches with shelling treasures & pre-historic shark's teeth, as well as exciting nature trails, scenic Kayak routes, a variety of birds & blooms for the photographer in you. In addition, Blue Starfish can provide information for local adventures including sailing, golfing, kayaking, and many other fresh air activities designed to challenge your enthusiasm and endurance.
Whether you're searching for sunny beaches, pre-historic shark teeth the area is known for, beautiful birds, dazzling sunsets, or tropical dining, you're likely to agree with many of our guests who find it is unnecessary to use their car much during their stay because, as they say, “Blue Starfish Resort has it all walkable—birds, beaches, privacy and nearby popular dining. Manasota Key, Florida - a great vacation location! With plenty to do, make your reservations today!
Our cottages are just a short 1 minute walk to the gorgeous beaches of Manasota Key. Walk 1 minute the other way to beautiful Lemon Bay popular for kayaking and Manatee siting. The horseshoe configuration of our cottages promotes a warm hospitality and friendly community.
The Beach:
From our minute walk to our deeded beach access, miles of shell strewn beach extends in either direction. Shell collectors and shark's tooth hunters are often seen select treasures for their collections. Of course there's also sunbathing and a refreshing dip in the Gulf waters, plus numerous watersport rental options - parasailing, kayaking, SUP (Stand up paddle boarding,) surfing, canoeing, boating, fishing, jet skiing and scuba diving.
On-site amenities:
Even with the inviting Gulf of Mexico nearby, some of our guests prefer our courtyard patio where they can just “hang out and enjoy the day”. New inviting conversational seating area guarantees a relaxing morning or afternoon at leisure. If you are feeling competitive, coming soon by summer we have a brand new outdoor ping pong set - the scene of much fun and friendly competition between guests. Chill out after your ping pong tournaments with cocktails at our new self-serve Tiki Bar.
Two BBQ grills & comfortable seating scattered throughout the property, providing a perfect venue for cookouts and gatherings. Community shared laundry room with stacks of books & traditional board games (Monopoly, Trivia Pursuit, Candyland, Sorry, Scrabble, Poker) available to guests, and beach gear including beach toy buckets & boogie boards.
8 minute scenic stroll to the most popular restaurants & tropical bars on the Island including: Flounders with live music most nights, White Elephant Pub, and Lock n Key. Flounders has a number of kid friendly games kids can play in their on-site beach area next to dining parents! 5 minute walk to Stump Pass Beach State Park! 1 minute to Lemon Bay.Convenience store. Rentals. Near-by amenities:
Health club option with outdoor Olympic size swimming pool & popular weekly summer camp (about $60 per week for a family - or $45 per week for individual - with a free trial day - only 5-6 minute drive from cottages.
Rate Information for this Vacation Rental
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Monthly
Min Stay
early Fall
Sept 1
Oct 3
$595
2,395
7 nights
Oct
Oct 4
Nov 21
$695
2,795
7 nights
Thanksgiving
Nov 22
Nov 28
$1,195
2,995
7 nights
Early Dec
Nov 29
Dec 19
$695
5,995
7 nights
Christmas Week
Dec 20
Dec. 26
$1,995
5,995
7 nights
New Year's Week
Dec. 27
Jan. 2
$2,295
5,995
7 nights
January
Jan 3
Jan 30
$1,295
5,095
7 nights
Feb-Early April
Jan 31
April 10
$1,895
7,495
7 nights
Rates plus 12% tax, $49 non-refundable damage waiver fee, $69 cleaning fee. 1 week minimum. Weekly Saturday to Saturday stays. (no seasonal rates or monthly discounts-sorry. We are primarily a weekly stay vacation place. Must be 25 years or older or ... (more)
All rates subject to change without notice. Please confirm with owner.
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Linens & Towels Provided 
High Speed Internet 
Credit Cards Accepted 
No Pets Allowed 
No Smoking Allowed