Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat Delights! Manasota Key charmer!

Englewood, Florida
$158 avg/night
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Villa

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

On Blue Island Inn's quiet main floor, Waterfront Mermaid's Retreat with 1 full bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, 2 sofa sleepers & Bay views! Pool. Enjoy Bay Beach out back.1 parking spot. No boats. Low-key vacationers. Free use 2 kayaks. Ideal for 1 couple or small family as bathroom is off bedroom. Login to your favorite streaming service with Smart TVs. Beautiful Blind Pass Beach, Englewood Beach, 5 restaurants & Tiki Bars are just 1.5 mile away or hop on Stumpy's Free Shuttle (tipbased).

Our wonderful housekeeper and maintenance team live close by. We provide very thorough Guest Welcome information with lots of helpful property & area information - please be sure to review to maximize your vacation experience.

In prime Manasota Key location, Blue Island Inn has spectacular waterfront views of gorgeous Lemon Bay from every Suite so you might never want to leave!
Picturesque Blind Pass Beach (great for pre-historic sharks tooth hunting!), Englewood Beach (free beach yoga, new playground, picnic tables!!) , 5 restaurants & Tiki Bars are just 1.5 mile away or hop on Stumpy's Free Shuttle (tip based). Enjoy shared use of our popular tropical pool, and Lemon Bay-front Beach in the backyard with new comfy adirondack chairs.

Blue Island Inn includes 5 Suites of various sizes - most offer a great view of picturesque Lemon Bay. Blue Island Inn offers shared use of a variety of desirable common areas including: sandy Lemon Bay Beach area in backyard, 2 kayaks, tropical swimming pool, self-serve tiki bar, Dock for fishing/enjoying Bay Views (firmly no boat docking), outdoor ping pong, and laundry room.

Quick 1 minute drive to five popular family-friendly Key restaurants near the big Englewood beach with live tropical music, very popular free beach yoga classes, reasonably priced water sports rentals – parasailing, sunset cruises etc. 2-mile drive to number 1 ranked attraction of stump pass state beach park - a natural wonderland. Lots more restaurants & shops along Dearborn & nearby Historic Venice Avenue. Stumpy's Free Ride - a tip-based shuttle service - is popular with our guests. Enjoy!

Guests have access to the entire 1 bedroom Suite with kitchenette, family room, bathroom & patio seating area. Guests also have shared use of resort’s common areas with lots of free amenities: pool, Bay Beach, laundry room, fishing dock, ping pong, 1 parking spot. Mermaid’s Retreat is on the first floor of the charming Blue Island Inn on a quiet, safe, relaxing nice island street. You will receive a 4 digit code - along with the vacation villa address - to your entrance door which work on your dates so you don't need to worry about keys! super easy! ONE car parking spot (there's no other parking & I don't have other safe parking ideas that aren't a high TOW RISK - so please only plan to bring one car or choose another property. )
***Smart TV - login to your favorite tv streaming service from home with your own login info from home. OR enjoy basic free channels on our smart TV (no cable/dish. just smart tv. For popular sports games, End Zone or Lock n Key are popular with sports fans.


Car rentals are the best, easiest, most reasonably priced way to get to and from Manasota key. Stumpy's Free Ride is a popular tip-based local shuttle service our guests like to use to get around the Key


FREE AMENITIES GALORE!

Each of our places has a free WIFI, Beach towels, folding beach chairs, Sand toy set & all linens provided. Charcoal grills (guest to provide own charcoal). Free use of our laundry room on main floor.
Free shared use of swimming pool, Lemon Bay-front sandy beach area, Fishing Dock, outdoor seating, outdoor Ping-Pong table, and self-serve Tiki Bar area.
Picturesque Blind Pass Beach (great for pre-historic sharks tooth hunting!), Englewood Beach (free beach yoga, new playground, picnic tables!!) , 5 restaurants & Tiki Bars are just 1.5 mile away or hop on Stumpy's Free Shuttle (tip based)

Free shared use of our 2 kayaks (for age 21 & up) to explore picturesque Lemon Bay. Dolphins often spotted.

Free high-speed WIFI. Keurig-style coffee maker & we also offer traditional coffee maker.

Like hotels - we supply starter supplies - toilet paper, folded paper towels, sample size coffee, tea, etc. to get you going -- then there's a Dollar Tree nearby or grocery stores if you want additional supplies.

We have many happy repeat guests we are proud to say. Enjoy!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 549 Sq Ft (51 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Limited Onsite Parking (max 1 Space) Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Dock Fenced Yard Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Private Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayak On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Pool Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea On The Bay On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Magnifying Mirror Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Sandy

    Submitted Jan 15, 2026

    Stayed Jan 12, 2026

    Great place! It was well stocked. The beach equipment was so nice. Pool was warm. Great view.

  • Lowell

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 7, 2024

    Great location! Only complaint was the entry door was in bad shape and could only be opened and closed with effort. It would be great if you could somehow add a visitor parking spot.

  • Aschlynne

    Submitted Feb 9, 2024

    Stayed Feb 4, 2024

    Everything at this property was wonderful! Very peaceful and relaxing! The Mermaids Retreat was absolutely magnificent. It was very clean, comfortable and welcoming! It was more than we expected and offered special touches. There was nothing that we did not like, and we highly recommend! We will most certainly stay again!!!

  • Mariel

    Submitted Jan 27, 2024

    Stayed Jan 19, 2024

    Had a wonderful time at Mermaids retreat. Was the perfect spot for my husband, 2 kids & I. The private beach is breath taking!! Perfect location to restaurants & shops. We will definitely be back!

  • Joseph

    Submitted Jan 10, 2024

    Stayed Jan 8, 2024

    Great view right on the bay. Easy check in and out. Lots to do in the area. Beaches were just perfect. If your a shell hunter, theres not a better area. The apartment was very relaxing and felt like home. Already planning to go back!

  • SCOTT S.

    Submitted Jan 31, 2026

    Stayed Jan 28, 2026

    This was a really cute place to stay! We were right on Lemon Bay with the heated pool right outside our Mermaid Retreat! Was perfect for 2 people.

  • glenn h.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2026

    Stayed Jan 15, 2026

    Great spot everything is there Clean and comfortable bed Would rent again

  • Stacey A.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    We were greatly appreciative of how clean and nicely decorated our suite was. Everything we could have possibly needed was right there! The Mermaid's Retreat Suite has a separate bedroom, which was a bonus. We also loved the studio suite we stayed in last year. The pool is nice and warm, and we were usually the only ones there. Great communication with the host and the on-site staff! Lots of places to eat on the Key, and even more in nearby Englewood. The location is also within an hour of several other neat towns. We enjoyed Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda, where we went on a sunset and Christmas light cruise. We hope to make an annual visit!

  • Scott K.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Englewood is a nice little town with an old Florida Feel. Mermaids Retreat has a beautiful location right on the water of the Bay with the Gulf beach a short walk across the street. We really enjoyed our weekend there and look forward to returning. Amy who handled the booking made sure our check-in went smoothly and we highly recommend this property for your stay!

  • Shavon Z.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    It was relaxing and they were very accommodating.

  • Pamela Z.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    Overall it was good. Stayed in the Mermaid Retreat. Quiet location, on the bay with easy access to the beach across the street. The place was clean and the pool was a perfect addition. Not a lot to do on Manasota Key but if you’re looking to just relax, this is the place. Be sure to try all the restaurants on the key.We hit the perfect week with not a lot of people there. Most times we were the only ones on the beach and at the pool which made it very relaxing.

  • Alison H.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    So clean and cozy. Would definitely stay again!

  • Mary Beth G.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    My husband and I spent a week at mermaids retreat and absolutely loved it! We took full advantage of the kayaks and went out on the bay multiple times. Beach access was easy to find and not far away at all. The space was perfect for two of us and it was well stocked with all the things you need from coffee to beach chairs. Would stay again!

  • William P.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Right on bay, little cute efficiency. Not much to say except it was cozy and the other familes on vacation there all were chill so was great if looking for quiet and relaxing.

  • Kyan L.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    The condo was perfect for our stay, a vacation to relax and hunt shark teeth! The room was very clean and decorated well. The sofas were a bit uncomfortable. The pool was warm, clean, and never crowded. We were so thankful for all the beach gear available to use! I recommend they get a larger sign for the driveway entrance, the unit is the last one down a lane. The area is still recovering from storm damages, this is why I noted the are a 4/5. There are several good restaurants nearby to choose from. It is a short drive to Venice and a short drive to Walmart for supplies/groceries. Definitely would return!!

  • Beverly W.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    The property was awesome. Great place to stay. Close to beach .

  • Susan e.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    Clean and safe

  • Margie C.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    Well appointed unit. Very clean. Great bay views and short walk to beach. Good communication from owner who provided tips on restaurants and shopping.

  • Roxanne R.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2025

    Stayed Mar 26, 2025

    This rental was nice. It had close proximity to the beach and beautiful views of the bay. We saw manatees swimming one evening!

  • Roger S.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Enjoyed our stay.. Very nice property .. enjoyed the pool and sunrises!!... Short walk to beach and use of chairs ,etc for beach.. Thanks!!

  • james p.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2025

    Stayed Feb 18, 2025

    enjoyed the simplicity and wonderful product.will be back..

  • Karianne P.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2025

    Stayed Feb 27, 2025

    Absolutely wonderful stay! I could’ve stayed another day to just do nothing.

  • Sharon D.

    Submitted Feb 27, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    We were welcomed by a bottle of wine and the staff! Our accommodations were neat and clean and nicely decorated. We had our own door, parking place and a beach across the street!

  • George T.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 12, 2025

    We were delighted to find this fresh and comfortable unit waiting for us. Plenty of space for 2. Very laid back and relaxed vibe. The pool was refreshing and the view of the bay was beautiful. We’d book again!

  • Roland O.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 4, 2025

    Very clean and new accommodations. Lots of amenities. Need different bathroom door and better closet in bedroom. But overall great location. Easy walk to beach.

  • mirta m.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 5, 2024

    All was great. Only want to point out that the door leading into bathroom was stuck and appears to be water damaged or rotted in the bottom. Also could not turn on the main light by living room/kitchen area. Not complaining, just thought you should know.

  • Jeff S.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    Great location, reminded us of what we love, Old Florida!!!!! We did have an issue with a leak and the Host was awesome in getting it corrected and didn’t interrupt our vacation one bit! Thank you again for a great place to stay!!

  • Toni W.

    Submitted May 23, 2024

    Stayed May 9, 2024

    This was the perfect get away spot! Communication with home owners was spot on with details about stay, check-in, and local attractions. Very clean and comfortable. There was even a tray of teas, snacks, and amenities. My biggest dilemma was deciding whether I wanted to hang out at the pool or the beach. Tough decisions! I highly recommend Mermaid's Retreat!

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