Casa Sangria

Welcome to Casa Sangria, an adorable, interior designer created beach bungalow in a prime Manasota Key location—just steps from a gorgeous, uncrowded Gulf beach and picturesque Lemon Bay. Enjoy deeded beach access, a tropical swim spa with waterfall and massage jets, free kayaks, and walkable access to Stump Pass State Park and island restaurants with live music. Relax, explore, and slip into true island time.

Casa Sangria is a cozy, open concept 2 bedroom beach cottage designed for comfort and relaxation.

• Primary Bedroom: King bed, plush new mattress, quality cotton linens, Smart TV

• Second Bedroom: Comfortable full bed with new bedding

• Living Room: Queen size sofa sleeper, Smart TV, high speed Wi Fi

• Kitchen: Fully equipped granite kitchen with range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, blender, spice rack, cookware & dishes

• Coffee Options: Keurig style and traditional coffee maker + tea kettle

• Bathroom: Updated with porcelain tiled shower and new vanity

• Pool heated seasonally (winter months)

Resort Style Amenities (Free)

As part of Blue Starfish Cottages, guests enjoy shared access to outstanding amenities:

• Deeded beach access (2 minute walk)

• Tropical Swim Spa with waterfall & massage jets

• Free Kayaks for exploring Lemon Bay (21+; life jackets required)

• Outdoor ping pong

• Multiple tropical seating areas

• Charcoal grills

• Free laundry room

• Beach gear for each cottage (chairs, umbrella, towels, sand toys)

Plenty of space to spread out and enjoy a peaceful, low key beach atmosphere.

Location – Walk Everywhere

Location, location, location! Casa Sangria sits on a quiet island street at the desirable south end of Manasota Key:

• 1 minute walk to Lemon Bay

• 2 minutes to uncrowded Gulf beach

• 5 minutes to Stump Pass State Park (area’s #1 attraction)

• Under 10 minutes to beach yoga & island restaurants

Take Stumpy’s Free Ride shuttle to nearby dining, live music, and nightlife—or enjoy stunning sunsets right on the beach. The area is also famous for prehistoric shark tooth hunting.

Guest Access

Guests have exclusive access to the entire Casa Sangria bungalow, plus shared access to all Blue Starfish Cottages’ common amenities.

• Parking: 1 designated spot per reservation

Why Guests Love Casa Sangria

• Prime Manasota Key location near beach, bay & nature preserve

• Stylish, spotless, and thoughtfully equipped

• Tons of free amenities that save you money

• Quiet, uncrowded beach community with spectacular sunsets

Quiet, coastal residential neighborhood located between Lemon Bay and Manasota Beach. The immediate area is a mix of single-family homes and vacation rental properties with easy access (typically under 10 minutes by car) to public beach access points, local marinas, and waterfront parks. The vibe is relaxed and family-friendly with outdoor recreation (kayaking, boating, shelling) and small local dining/shopping clusters within a short drive.

Car is the most convenient way to get around — local roads are small and on-street parking is common. Rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) and local taxis operate in the area. Regional transit options include Charlotte County Transit and Sarasota County Breeze (on‑demand service in parts of the region); service is limited so check schedules. For short trips, biking and walking are practical within the neighborhood; many visitors rent bikes or use local shuttles for beach trips. Seasonal and local shuttles, plus private boat/kayak access, are common for exploring Lemon Bay.