Englewood House for Rent: Directly on the Sandy Beach - Property 154908

Manasota Key: Englewood Beach is on Manasota Key, an 8-mile long unspoiled sandy beach on Florida's South Gulf coast. A piece of Old Florida, the beach has been protected from high rises and large resorts such as in Sarasota to the north and Ft Meyers and Naples to the South. While in a quiet beach community, it has its share of restaurants and is only 15 minutes from Venice with its charming downtown lined with specialty shops. Only half a mile on the beach headed south you reach the nature trails and bird watcher's delights of Stump Pass park on the tip of the island. Relax on your own beach-away-from home and enjoy swimming year round, beach walks and sunset views.

Soul's Rest: The upstairs, Souls Rest, is a one bedroom/one bath unit with water view from every room. You are 6 steps above sand level with a commanding view of the beach (180 degrees). Watch the dolphins play from your deck or living and dining room. Dine watching the sunset from inside or out on the deck. With windows everywhere, you have the true feeling of being in communion with the sand and water. Even the railings are minimal to keep that feeling of intimacy to the max. Souls Rest comes fully equipped with all the amenities expected from a luxury rental. The unit has been completely renovated in 2005 and boast a new full bathroom with granite topped vanity. A pull-out Queen sofa can accommodate occasional guests. Flat screened TV, video and DVD players, and Stereo are ready for your entertainment. Central air and heating. The unit is tastefully decorated in traditional beach style supplemented by the owner own paintings.

Heart's Desire: The lower unit, Heart's Desire, is at beach level and has two bedrooms plus a Studio/3rd room in addition to the living room, bath and kitchen. With no steps from the parked car or to the beach, and with beach view from every room, this unit is ideal for guest who have difficulty with steps. Heart's Desire has been completely rebuilt in 2005 with a gourmet kitchen with beautiful granite counters, new appliances, etc. Two private bedrooms with a bonus room, the unit can sleep up to 6 but is truly intended for four. While Heart's Desire has a patio on the garden side, cocktails at sunset is a popular tradition on its dedicated beachside deck.

Golf: Many previous and repeat guest come from all over the US and European countries like England and Germany to enjoy the numerous golf courses between Sarasota 4o minutes to the north and Fort Meyers to the south. Enjoy great locations like Sanibel's Golf Beachview or Cape Coral Royal Tee Golf Club.

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