Things to do in Manasota Key
Manasota Key is all about the beach and relaxing.
Florida · South Central Gulf Coast
Manasota Key
Manasota Key
vacation rentals
Explore privately owned Manasota Key vacation rentals, professionally managed with a destination specialist available to help you compare the options.
81 homes listed
10 beachfront
Up to 6 bedrooms
Sleeps up to 12
81Homes listed
10Beachfront
69Houses & villas
12Condos
About Manasota Key vacation rentals
Choosing a vacation rental in Manasota Key
Emerald Kite currently represents 81 professionally managed Manasota Key vacation rentals. The collection includes houses, villas and condos, including layouts with up to 6 bedrooms, homes sleeping up to 12 guests and 10 beachfront options. Each property is privately owned and represented by an established property-management company responsible for guest support during the stay.
"Manasota Key" is an 11-mile-long barrier island located less than half a mile from the mainland and connected by two bridges. Minutes away from Venice and boasting some of the most quiet, un-spoilt, white sandy beaches on the Gulf coast, beach lovers return year after year to this little piece of paradise. For those seeking a laid back, Florida beachside retreat, then Manasota Key is the place for you and we look forward to welcoming you to our year round South Florida destination.
Beachfront
Villas & houses
Condos
Pet-friendly
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Find the right fit
Explore Manasota Key vacation rentals by size & style
Start with the space your group needs, then use the available property and experience links to narrow the collection. Each direct link opens matching Manasota Key vacation rentals, with the closest bedroom and guest-capacity matches shown first.
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Featured Manasota Key vacation rentals
Compare a rotating selection of professionally managed houses, villas and condos in Manasota Key. Each card shows bedrooms, bathrooms, sleeping capacity and a starting rate where one has been supplied.
Around Manasota Key
Ways to spend the week
Eating in Manasota Key
Manasota Key has only a handful of restaurants, no grocery stores, and no gas stations however neighboring Venice has a surprising selection of wonderful restaurants open year round.
Shopping in Manasota Key
There are no shops on Manasota Key and for those that get the shopping urge we recommend a drive over to Fort Myer’s Tanger Outlet Mall with over 40 stores or visit nearby Venice for a wide assortment of shopping options.
Good to know
Planning your trip to Manasota Key
Getting around Manasota Key
The nearest major airport is Charlotte County Airport (PGD / KPGD). This airport has domestic flights and is 29 miles from the center of Manasota Key, FL.
House or condo?
Of the homes represented here, 69 are houses and 12 are condos. A private house may offer more outdoor space and separation between generations; a condo may offer a convenient position or shared amenities.
Why book with us
Booking Manasota Key with Emerald Kite
Every home on this page is privately owned and represented by an established property-management company, with a destination specialist available to help you compare the options.
- Privately owned homes, each represented by an established management company
- Vetted on location, quality, amenities and the manager’s responsiveness — and removed if that slips
- A destination specialist helps compare the homes that fit your trip
- Payment, cancellation and check-in terms supplied before you book
- Villa Specialists available by phone
- A complimentary concierge service for dining, activities and directions
Good to know
Manasota Key vacation rental FAQs
Answers to common questions about choosing and booking a professionally managed stay in Manasota Key.
Are these Manasota Key homes professionally managed?
Yes. Every home is privately owned but represented by an established property-management company responsible for cleaning, maintenance and guest support during your stay. Before a property joins the portfolio it is assessed on location, the quality of the accommodation, access to amenities and the reputation and responsiveness of the management company, and it is removed if it stops meeting that standard.
Can we bring a dog?
It varies by property rather than by destination. Ask your agent to identify homes that currently accept pets, then confirm the type, number and size limits before booking. Property rules, including smoking policies, are supplied for the individual home.
How is my payment protected?
Payment schedules, cancellation terms and any protections vary by property manager and destination. Your agent will identify the contracting property manager and provide the applicable rental agreement and payment terms for review before you book.
What do Platinum, Gold and Silver mean on a listing?
They are our own rankings and they describe the interior furnishings only - not the price, the view or the location. A Platinum or Gold home can cost less than a Silver one in a better position. Rankings move up when a home is upgraded and down when it has not been refreshed in a while.
How much does a rental cost, and when do we check in?
Where a manager has supplied a starting rate you will see it on the listing; where they have not, rates are quoted on request because they change with season and length of stay. Check-in and checkout times vary by property and manager, and your agent will confirm both for the home you choose.
Need help choosing?
Tell us who is travelling and when, and a destination specialist will shortlist the homes that suit you.