Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool!

Top rated by guests
Free shared use of our kayaks to explore a natural wonderland of Lemon Bay's glorious waters - dolphins often spotted and sometimes manatee
Open-concept beach studio with the comforts of home.  Just about 200 square foot studio -perfect when you plan to be out and about enjoying the beach & just need a clean comfy attractive spot to sleep & unwind.
Modern efficient kitchenette nook in Teeny Martini makes meal prep a snap - compact oven & fridge plus full-size dishwasher & microwave maximizes the space if you want to dine in - or you can enjoy the Key's delicious restaurants & live tropical music.
Newly updated modern kitchenette with everything you need to prepare light meals if you wish.   Charcoal barbeque grills in common areas.
We provide both a traditional & keurig style coffee maker, Ginzu knife block and new spices in modern kitchenette
review stars
9.2Outstanding
(19 Ratings)
"This was the smallest place i've ever stayed but it is on my Top 3 for sure !!! So Cute and Clean!!!! Nice little touches I have not had at any other places!! The cleaning Ladies were also Very nice! ..."
MARSHA M.
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9.2 / 10
Outstanding(19 Ratings)

Cottage in Manasota Key, FL

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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About this cottage rental

Great news! We've reopened after Milton! 3 Restaurants, stores, our beach access & Stumpy Free Ride- all now open! Free use of our Kayaks! In great beach location, our talented interior designer created super cute "Teeny Martini" 207 sq ft studio with full bed, modern kitchenette & full sofa sleeper. Walk only 1 minute to delightfully uncrowded beach! 5 walk to Stump Pass. Swim Spa with waterfall & massage jets in common area. Quiet area. Login to your favorite streaming service with Smart TVs

Our fantastic housekeeper & reliable maintenance team live close by if an important issue comes up. We have a very thorough Guest Guide Binder in family room plus a cool digital guest guide (link emailed to you in advance so you can start planning your trip right away) with lots of very helpful tips.

Please be sure to review Guest Guide at arrival with your entire group to get the most out of your vacation, to review safety info/house rules & to answer most common questions. The new digital guest guide has a very cool free "AI Trip Planner" feature that we just tried out and we think you will LOVE IT! Happy vacay planning:)

Location, location, location! We offer the perfect Manasota Key location on a quiet cute island street. Low-key respectful guests only as this is a nice quiet beach community so you can sleep well. Walk in 4 different directions to stunning beach, picturesque Lemon Bay, nature wonderland of Stump Pass Park & fun island restaurants often with live music!

"Teeny Martini" is part of the charming Blue Starfish Cottages with access to all amenities provided in common areas of Blue Starfish Cottages - yet enjoys it's own separate, private interior space. (similar to a nice condo beach community)

* WELCOME! Guests have access to entire Teeny Martini studio & all of Blue Starfish Cottages' on-site common-area amenities!

*YOUR DOOR CODE: Your front door code which works on your dates is included in your welcome info emailed to you prior to your stay. After you make reservations, be on lookout for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" - with arrival details including door code. Please check your email spam file for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" if you still aren't seeing it.


* PARKING: Important- Only 1 car parking per place -no exceptions. (neighborhood firm rule). Sorry no boats or oversized vehicles & No visitor parking - please plan to meet up with friends/relatives at area restaurants or at the public beaches which have parking lots & changing areas.

* YOUR PARKING SPOT: Teeny Martini parking spot is to left of Casa Sangria located at 117 Friendship Lane & to the left of ping-pong area. Park in furthest left river rock parking spot right in front of the tall white fence with "Martini or Teeny Martini" sign. - Walk toward the sandy side yard area and you will see "Teeny Martini" entrance on your right. It's entry door is on the side of the Casa Sangria building at 117 Friendship Lane. Enjoy!

* NOTE: TVs typically "on" at arrival. We have friendly reminder signs up throughout the property to ensure property rule compliance & to promote a peaceful safe relaxing environment for our nice community.

****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.

** REVIEW OUR SUPER HELPFUL GUEST GUIDE TO SUPER CHARGE YOUR VACAY: Please review guest guide binder & new online GUEST GUIDE offered prior to trip - with very cool "AI Trip Planner" free feature! It's like having your own concierge! Please review Guest Guides with your group at onset of your stay as it will answer most questions & give you the best vacay experience:)

** Bringing your own car or renting a car is the most common way to get to and from Manasota Key. A free, easy bridge gets you quickly on and off beautiful Manasota Key. The south end bridge is the closest to us.

** If you prefer to not drive, you can use Uber/Lyft or Hosts can recommend a reliable airport pick up car service that our family uses. We have bike rental option in Guest Guide binder in family room.

** Stumpy's Free ride is a very popular, easy to use tip-based shuttle service to restaurants & around Manasota Key.

** Once you arrive, our nice spacious neighborhood beach is just a 2-minute quick walk! Lemon Bay only a 1-minute quick walk! Stump Pass State Beach Park is the #1 ranked local attraction & we are so lucky to be only a 5-minute walk to Stump Pass. A longer 8-minute walk to Englewood Public Beach to popular free beach yoga, 5 popular Key restaurants with live tropical music, big beach playground, reasonably priced water sports rentals - parasailing, sunset cruises etc.

We are professional hosts with more than two decades of caring hospitality experience and numerous happy repeat guests with glowing reviews.

FREE AMENITIES GALORE!

Each of our places at Blue Starfish Cottages has a free high-speed WIFI and new Smart TV's. Beach towels, folding beach chairs, Sand toy set & all linens provided. Charcoal grills (guest to provide own charcoal).

-- - pool is heated in winter months December 1 to April 1

**Smart TV - login to your favorite tv streaming service from home with your own login info. 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.

Free use of our Laundry Room in between Casa Pina Colada at 115 Friendship Lane & Casa Sangria at 117 Friendship Lane. Free shared use of Swim Spa with waterfall and massage therapy jets in our Tropical Courtyard pool area. Free use of fun self-serve Tiki Bar area. Plenty of comfy outdoor seating, lounge chairs, patio tables with island-vibe thatched Tiki umbrellas, & tropical plants will assure you that you are now officially on Island Time! Cheers!

Free shared use of our 2 kayaks (for age 21 & up) to explore picturesque Lemon Bay. Dolphins often spotted & sometimes manatee and lots of interesting shorebirds.

Coffee lovers we've got you covered with BOTH a Keurig-style coffee maker & a traditional coffee maker plus a tea kettle & blender to whip up your favorite beach bev

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!

Amenities at Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool!

Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Garden
Oven
Stove
Sofa bed
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer

Map of Manasota Key, FL


Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10
Outstanding(19 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
This was the smallest place i've ever stayed but it is on my Top 3 for sure !!! So Cute and Clean!!!! Nice little touches I have not had at any other places!! The cleaning Ladies were also Very nice! We will Definatly be back!!!!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Very impressed. Clean. all accessories were available. Pool was exra clean. It sparkles
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2025
Wonderful property perfect for couples and so close to the beach! Tiny space, but has everything you need for a great stay. Lots of stuff to use on the beach - umbrella, chairs, towels, etc. The only issue we had was with the keypad not working half the time.
6 / 10Average·Nov 2025
Extremely cute but VERY "teeny" for sure! Has everything required & great location!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool!. Enjoy the water!

Is Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Island-Life-Steps to Stunning Beach! Pool!?

We found 19 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioning, pool, non-smoking, tv, and coffee/tea maker.