Entire home

Come enjoy an unforgettable family vacation on Manasota Key

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Come enjoy an unforgettable family vacation on Manasota Key

On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 131236 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

View in a map
Englewood, FL
  • Place, Englewood Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Manasota Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stump Pass Beach State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Similar properties

About the neighborhood

Englewood

When you stay at this vacation home in Englewood, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Englewood Beach and Manasota Beach. .This beach vacation home is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Venice Beach and 16 mi (25.7 km) from Caspersen Beach.

What's nearby

  • Englewood Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Manasota Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lemon Bay - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Venice Beach - 15 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lock 'N Key Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Steamers Oyster Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Farlows On The Water - ‬6 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.

Come enjoy an unforgettable family vacation on Manasota Key

3 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beds for 10 guests with additional blow-up mattresses if needed (one queen and one single), and a pack-n-play makes it so even the littlest guest can enjoy their stay. We are very family friendly and tried to think of everything all ages would need at this house to build memories to last a lifetime.

Rated one of the Top Five VRBO rentals on Manasota Key for its size. You will not want to pass up a chance to enjoy all it has to offer both inside and outside of the house.

Welcome to Paradise!

Enjoy your get away at this spacious, well appointed home with updated furnishing, top of the line appliances, granite counter tops and cabinets throughout, situated just steps from Gulf of Mexico beaches.

Manasota Key, a quiet barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico is located just south of Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, and Casey Key. It is also just north of Fort Meyers and Sanibel Island. You can day trip to explore some of these other beaches and return to the comfort of your own home away from home each night.

The Sugar Shack has been recently updated with new flooring and furnishings. It comes complete with WIFI and high-speed internet, if you choose to stay "on the grid", however after a day or so in paradise, getting off-the-grid becomes much easier.

The Primary bathroom is finished with a granite counter top, ceramic tile floor, and combination tub shower. Guest bathroom has a granite counter top and a ceramic tile stall shower. There is also an outdoor shower to wash off your sandy feet.

All 3 bedrooms have over-sized closets and televisions for your enjoyment. The primary (upstairs) bedroom has a queen bed, the downstairs bedroom has a queen bed, and the bunk room has a full over full bunk bed with a twin pull put out trundle & an additional twin bed.

Imagine being located on Manasota Key and staying less than 150 yards from the beach!

Lounge in the sun or under the moonlight on the 2nd floor large deck, or enjoy some R&R on the large covered ground lanai spending your time on the porch swing or hammocks. Enjoy your meals under the lanai, the ceiling fans will help keep you cool as you take in all this property has to offer.

At night enjoy sitting by the propane fire as you make S'mores and talk about the memories you created at Manasota Key.

If the beach is more your thing, which we suspect it probably is, fill up the Sugar Shack's beach-wagon with the supply of beach toys for the kids, chairs and umbrella to enjoy the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. We also provide 3 adult Kayaks, 4 kid kayaks, 4 paddle boards, and life jackets that you can be used during your stay (based on the condition from the previous guests).

If fishing is more up your alley use our poles (based on the condition from the previous guests) and fish from the beach, or from Lemon Bay. Both are under 150 short steps away from the Sugar Shack.

Shell & shark tooth hunting is a popular way to also pass the time on Manasota Key, you won't come home empty handed. You will find more shark teeth here than any other beach around us.

Cruise around the Island on one of the bikes or scooters that we provide. We offer lots of sizes of bikes and helmets so that your whole family can enjoy (based on the condition from the previous guests).

The Sugar Shack has all of the cooking utensils you need to make your favorite meals at your home away from home. There are several restaurants with live entertainment that are a short jaunt from the home (walking or bike riding distance for most). More than enough places to visit a new one every night during a weeks stay.

Golf, Jet Ski's, Charter Fishing, Snokeling, Dolphin Watching Tours, Parasailing, and Boat rentals are available on the Island, less than 5 minutes away. The Sugar Shack binder will have information on all of these activities to help you plan once you arrive.

Come experience why the Sugar Shack on Manasota Key is such a popular destination for our guests of all ages.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching 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
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,236 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay. Please take care of everything we offer.
If you bring pets to the house and leave an excessive mess, we will have to charge you extra for cleaning.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Extensive cleaning will require additional fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack-n-play, gate, bike stroller, high chair, tub

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, 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

Come enjoy an unforgettable family vacation on Manasota Key Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great location and a great property. The hosts are super welcoming and the amenities are outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an unbelievable time staying in the Sugar Shack! The hosts were very welcoming with several ways to make their guests feel at home. You can tell that they really want their renters to have a wonderful time on Manasota Key. The house has everything you could ever need for a relaxing, enjoyable vacation. We hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haylen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great! Short ealk to the beach and fully stocked with everything you need to enjoy your stay - beach gear, paddle boards, kataks, etc. The kitchen has everything as well. The hosts were very responsive and friendly. We all had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found the house very clean, cozy and with everything that we needed for our stay. Location great. Great communication with the host. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Comfy, and Pretty home! Filled with everything you need for a practical stay, plus any fun water toy you might want. They thought of everything! Our family loved it and the short walk to the Gulf beach and the bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place. Enjoyed the whole week. Needed to stay an extra week.

Has everything you need
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

Property was clean, well maintained, and in a great location between the beach and bay. The provided kayaks and beach gear were awesome. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

Amazing location

The sugar shack had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. Beautiful home and access to beaches and restaurants. Owners were very helpful with recommendations for area attractions
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Israel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Gem of the Island

The Sugar Shack is the absolute best rental on the island. They think of everything you could possibly need and supply it for you. From chairs to relax in to paddle boards. We will be staying again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Manasota Key Family Vacation

Absolutely fantastic house and location! We loved being so close to the beach and walking distance to the restaurants. Plus, they had so many amenities at the house it would take me forever to list them. We will definitely try to stay here in the future. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Great place and very close to the beach! Plus it had all the toys you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Les and Natti H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for a great stay. As always, Sugar Shack never disappoints. Milton didn’t win; YOU DID! -Fabulous in every way.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best family vacation ever.

This property for our family of 5 and 2 grandparents was simply amazing. It had everything a family could need and all items in excellent working conditions. Location is so amazing and the quiet, calm area was so relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home and Location!

This was our 2nd stay at the Sugar Shack. The owners are very responsive and the house is in a great location and has all that you could need for a beach trip. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!!!

We had the best family vacation! Brian and Brittany have thought of everything to ensure a fun and very convenient and stress free stay for a family with little kids. Their recommendations to restaurants and attractions nearby are very helpfu! We hope to stay again soon and enjoy the beautiful views on Manasota Key!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

My family, 5 adults and 5 children stayed here and absolutely loved the place. The proximity to the beach was is the greatest feature. The place had EVERYTHING we needes and more. Hope to be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We love the Sugar Shack!! The house has everything you’ll need. The owners were very responsive. Checking in out was a breeze! Love the location! Not too busy and just steps to the beach. My only complaint is it’s already booked next year. I would highly recommend this house for your next vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place to stay!!

This is by far the best house we have stayed at. They made it feel like you were walking into your own house. It was very welcoming and generous. We will most definitely be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All Around Amazing!

Best communication with owner and the place was abi e and beyond amazing! Clean, beautifully decorated, lots of extras making our stay so comfortable….location was great, closer to the beach than expected…would definitely come back to the Sugar Shack!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of paradise

An amazing property in a quiet and tranquil area. Short walk to the beach which is amazing! We found hundreds of sharks teeth and the water was clear! Short walk to the tiki bar and restaurants. We kayaked in the bay and saw tons of dolphins. We loved the house which had everything you could think of (besides a oool or hot tub).
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little slice of Heaven

Everything about this place was great. The location is awesome, the beach is full of shark teeth just waiting to be found, and just the ease of the rental process was great. They provide everything you could want to spend all day out on the beach, even kayaks for the bay side. Would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of vacationing in or around Manasota Key.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Returning guests

My family and I loved this property so much during our visit last year that we booked the property again this year and will probably make this an annual family getaway. The house is in a great location, has great sleeping options and includes tons of amenities (i.e. paddle boards/kayaks, beach equipment, bikes, etc.). The hosts are equally as great...very accommodating and super communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Les and Natti H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed, perfect location

There are not many places one can view the sunrise and sunset from the same street. The home is well appointed, comfy and spacious. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, clean home with everything you need & MORE!

The Sugar Shack was AMAZING! Definitely our best rental ever! Perfect location, literally just steps from both the bay and private beach access. The house was beautifully decorated and very clean. And, there is everything you need and sooo much more!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much Needed Getaway!

The home was just as advertised! We could have packed less than we did because this home certainly had all the basics covered. The location is a close and easy walk to the beach and bay. We had an amazing week soaking up the sun and eating way more food than we should have!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023