Vacation Rental Description
Treat yourself to our delightful, "Margaritaville" inspired, beachfront getaway! Along southwest Florida's spectacular sapphire coastline, in the midst of breath taking sugar sand beaches, sparkling clear waters & world class amenities, there remains a rare jewel. An unspoiled sanctuary of secluded beaches, caressed by the warm gulf breezes and glorious sunsets. A truly unique place, where generations of family's return year after year, celebrating their warm memories of vacations past and to refresh their spirits with the endearing charms of Old Florida. This is an island where the pace of life moves with the rhythm of the tides. Welcome to Manasota Key!
We are in the Castaways condominiums, which in itself is very unique and charming. The quaint “Old Florida” feel of the complex features custom Tiki Hut designed condominiums, and is nestled on 300 feet of private beach. You're sure to feel like you’re a guest on Gilligan’s Island! Our clean, bright, southwest-facing beachfront condo has ceramic tile floors throughout, carpeting in the bedroom and is decorated in a whimsical, colorful, “At the Beach” theme. Manasota Key has seven miles of pristine beach. This is truly one of the most laid back, beautiful barrier islands off the gulf coast. There are no high-rises, no traffic lights and no traffic jams!
From our condo, you can easily walk to waterfront restaurants, a local fresh "catch of the day" seafood shop, a convenience store, gift shops, and the popular dockside Tiki bar and grill. With two (no toll) bridges connecting the island to the mainland, you’ll only be two miles away from the City of Englewood. There is an abundance of golf courses nearby. If you’re seeking some adventure, you can enjoy great fishing or snorkeling. There are also boat, sea doo, scooter & bicycle rentals available on the island. Sarasota is 45 minutes to the north and Fort Myers airport is only 80 minutes south, via Interstate 75. Bush Gardens is 2 hours from Englewood and Orlando is 2.5 hours away if you'd like to visit Disney World, Universal Studios or Sea World.
The weather here is beautiful! The temperature on Manasota Key is so perfect that the changing of the seasons often goes unrecognized. This is a subtropical climate in which extreme summer and winter temperatures are mellowed by the presence of the Gulf of Mexico. The average annual temperature is 75 degrees. The shell and pre-historic shark tooth hunting here become very addictive. There's always a treasure trove of new finds after high tide each day. There really is so much to do and see on this beautiful tranquil island. But if just relaxing is more your style, you can simply kick back on your private lanai with your favorite refreshment and do absolutely nothing!
Facilities
Aircon
Cable Satellite
Cooking Utensils
Dryer
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Private Pool
Refrigerator
TV
Washer
1 Bedroom...1 king, 1 queen sofabed
sleeps 4...one bath
Full Kitchen...dishes/cookware/utensils
microwave, toaster, coffeemaker
washer/dryer, linens/towels
air conditioning
cable TV (2), VCR, DVD, phone
open porch, BBQ
heated pool, shuffleboard
*********** WIFI INTERNET Available throughout complex *******
Sorry, no smoking; no pets.
Activities
Beach
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Golf
Gym
Horse Riding
Kayaking
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
Tennis
Theater
Theme park
Water Skiing
Water Sports