This vacation home places you next to Manasota Beach and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Englewood Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
Stump Pass Beach State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Englewood Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Venice Beach - 16 min drive - 10.4 miles
Caspersen Beach - 38 min drive - 20.5 miles
Getting around
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
APlus at Sunoco - 7 min drive
Steamers Oyster Bar - 10 min drive
Lock 'N Key Restaurant - 18 min walk
Sand Bar - 17 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Fully Renovated - Cozy & Comfortable Beach Cottage - Just Steps To The Gulf
Step into this lovingly renovated Florida beach home, where you will instantly feel at home. The owners have been hosting vacation travelers since 2012, and they take pride in providing comfortable and well appointed spaces to make your vacation one to remember.
Next Step Serenity sleeps four, and offers two king bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms (and a bonus private outdoor shower just outside the back door). You’ll notice the exceptional attention to detail the minute you walk through the door. The home has comfortable custom furniture, where you can curl up after a day at the beach or on the water. The brand new eat-in kitchen is stocked with all the tools you’ll need to prepare delicious meals, including a double oven. It also features tall pantry cabinets that provide ample storage for your groceries.
Next Step Serenity is just across the street from the Gulf, and you even have a peek-a-boo view of the beach from the front screened lanai. The back yard has a paver patio surrounded by lush palms. There is full sun in the back in the morning and early afternoon, but toward the end of the day, it’s a shady spot to relax and enjoy the sea breezes.
The home’s prior carport has been converted to a screened lanai area. It has a table that seats four for outdoor dining and relaxing in the shade, bug free.
Inside, you’ll enjoy two comfy seating areas. One at the front of the home, and a cozy “Florida room” at the back of the house. Both feature LG Smart TVs, and the owners provide free access to multiple streaming services (Hulu, Netflix, Disney +), as well as local channels and the popular “cable” channels you are accustomed to at home via Hulu Live.
The home provides all you’ll need for a day at the beach. Beach chairs, a sun canopy, a cooler, towels, shelling basket poles, a beach cart and more are available for your use. There are two bikes & helmets for guest use as well.
You’ll be a short walk away from Stump Pass Beach State Park, so you won’t have to worry about the limited parking in the state park lot. You can explore and enjoy the nature trails, or head to the end of Stump Pass for exceptional shelling and wildlife viewing.
Small adult dogs (crate trained only, please) under 25 pounds are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please request information about our dog policy.
Next Step Serenity is managed by Island Attitude Coastal Retreats. They will take care of your needs before, during and after your stay. The owners offer another rental on the key, Next Step Paradise, also managed by Island Attitude.
There are two parking spaces in front of Next Step Serenity. The home sleeps a maximum of four people.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 1,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
1 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Englewood, just steps from Manasota Beach and Englewood Beach. You'll also find Stump Pass Beach State Park and Lemon Bay less than a mile away.
Is there parking available at Fully Renovated - Cozy & Comfortable Beach Cottage - Just Steps To The Gulf?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What do couples enjoy most about Fully Renovated - Cozy & Comfortable Beach Cottage - Just Steps To The Gulf?
Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each house with a kitchen in some.
Are there hot tubs at Fully Renovated - Cozy & Comfortable Beach Cottage - Just Steps To The Gulf?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at Fully Renovated - Cozy & Comfortable Beach Cottage - Just Steps To The Gulf?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), which is about 21.9 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at Fully Renovated - Cozy & Comfortable Beach Cottage - Just Steps To The Gulf?
Yes, every house at Fully Renovated - Cozy & Comfortable Beach Cottage - Just Steps To The Gulf comes with a patio.
Fully Renovated - Cozy & Comfortable Beach Cottage - Just Steps To The Gulf Reviews
Reviews
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This property was beautiful! Everything we needed for our stay was provided, including a very well stocked kitchen.
Loved the enclosed rear room and spent a lot of time in the screened in area. Great place to walk, and you can call on Stubby’s Free Ride to get you to and from the local bars/restaurants.
Would stay there again in a heartbeat,
Thanks!
We had a wonderful time. The cottage is absolutely fantastic. It was very clean and well kept. The appliances were brand new. There were beach chairs, towels, shelling equipment, outdoor shower--pretty much anything you would need. However, we didn't see any fishing polls. There was just about everything needed for a small dog: food and water dishes, small dog bed, small kennel, doggy blankets, poop bags, etc. It was nearly perfect; however, the bathroom has only one towel rack for a hand towel. The ceiling vent in the back bedroom needs a deflector. It would have been nice to have a hall tree by the front door. If you are going to make arrangements to stay at this property--which you should--you might want to check on your beach access. As they were working on the property across the street, we were given permission to access the beach just by crossing the street and going to what seemed to be our own private beach. That might not be the case once the construction is completed. Be alerted to stubbing your toe on the bed frame. We hope you decide to stay at this property for a few days or a few weeks, and that you will have as nice of a visit as we did.