On Manasota Key's quiet island street, Blue Island Inn offers a tranquil retreat with spectacular Bay views from Paradise Bay studio. Enjoy the resort pool and stroll 5 minutes to the ocean-side beach or relax at the bay-front beach out back. With free Wi-Fi, shared use of kayaks, and charcoal grills available for your use.
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Entire home
1 bathroomSleeps 642 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Waterfront Paradise Bay wows guests with stunning Bay View!
On desirable Manasota key located on Blue Island Inn's main floor, “Paradise Bay” studio dazzling Bay views! 2 queen beds; kitchenette; dining set; bathroom. Enjoy “Lemon Bay Beach” out back. Quiet island street. low-key vacationers. Free Wi-Fi.1 car parking spot. Free use 2 kayaks. 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 (tip based)
Our wonderful housekeeper and reliable maintenance team live close by if an issue comes up. We provide very thorough Guest Welcome information with lots of helpful house & area information - please be sure to review to maximize your vacation experience.
In prime Manasota Key location, Blue Island Inn has spectacular water views of gorgeous Lemon Bay from our suites so you might never want to leave! Enjoy our cute “bay-front beach” right out back.
Picturesque Blind Pass Beach, Englewood Beach, Free Beach Yoga, 5 restaurants & Tiki Bars are just 1.5 mile away or hop on Stumpy's Free Shuttle (tip based). Many of the popular local restaurants on the Key have live tropical music and great island vibe.
Guests have access to your waterfront studio with private entrance; 2 queen beds; kitchenette; new smart TV; bistro table set; bathroom; open air Patio set. Paradise Bay is located on first floor of Blue Island Inn (enter through French doors at center) Enjoy the Inn’s common areas with lots of free amenities.
It is part of the popular Blue Island Inn on a quiet, safe, relaxing nice island street on Manasota Key. You will receive your own door 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! - --Pool is heated in winter months from December 1 to April 1
***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. Our guests often like to use Stumpy's Free Ride - a tip-based shuttle service to get around easily on the Key.
FREE AMENITIES GALORE!
Each of our places has a free high-speed 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.
***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.
Free shared use of swimming pool, Bay-front beach area, Fishing Dock, outdoor seating, outdoor Ping-Pong table, and self-serve Tiki Bar area. --Pool is heated in winter months from December 1 to April 1
Free shared use of our 2 kayaks (for age 21 & up) to explore picturesque Lemon Bay. Dolphins often spotted. Picturesque Blind Pass Beach, Englewood Beach, 5 restaurants & Tiki Bars are just 1.5 mile away or hop on Stumpy's Free Shuttle (tip based)
Free 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!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Pool gate
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Charcoal grill
Garden
Patio
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Things to do
Heated pool
Kayak
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
- HEALTH & SAFETY RULE: our housekeeper has a SEVERE pet allergy so we cannot accept any animals. we have common areas she needs to be at.
Before booking this property -Guests agree to read, understand and adhere to the Liability Waiver at the end of our Listing Description
- $350 fine for evidence of smoking and for pet violations & face immediate eviction.
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in Englewood, this villa is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Venice Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at CoolToday Park or Charlotte Sports Park. Visit our Englewood travel guide
Does Waterfront Paradise Bay wows guests with stunning Bay View! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Waterfront Paradise Bay wows guests with stunning Bay View! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Paradise Bay wows guests with stunning Bay View!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Paradise Bay wows guests with stunning Bay View!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Paradise Bay wows guests with stunning Bay View! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Lemon Bay and Englewood Beach. Blind Pass Beach and Stump Pass Beach State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Waterfront Paradise Bay wows guests with stunning Bay View! Reviews
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We live in Florida and wanted a mini vacation away from home. This was the perfect place. We stayed in Paradise Bay. Short walk to a beautiful beach. Doc right out back for fishing. Place is very well kept. We will be hopefully vacationing here again soon.
Totally enjoyed our stay, beds were very comfortable and entire place was clean and inviting. Loved the pool and kayaking. Bonus was the laundry on site. Close to restaurants, yet quiet and peaceful. Would recommend!
Paradise Bay at Blue Island Inn was a lovely spot. It was home base while we traveled to spring training games in both Port Charlotte and Bradenton. Loved the location, easy beach access, pool, and ability to fish. Fell in love with Manasota Key and all this little beach town has to offer (restaurants, bars, shopping). Highly recommend!
Had a wonderful stay in the first floor studio, Paradise Bay. Extremely clean, had every thing we needed. Nice pool with a beautiful view of Lemon Bay. A/C could be better, sign warned to not go below 70° but needed a little cooler to sleep comfortably at night. Overall, very nice place and would recommend.
This property was really cute with two queen beds and a large sitting area/sunroom with dining table and nice amenities left for us. The entry road was hard to find at night but fine during the day. Loved the location. Definitely would return.
My husband and I enjoyed the unit. The unit was clean, well stocked with towels and decorated beautifully. The dock was nice to sit on and enjoy the bay, while the walk to the beach was very short. The view of the bay from the unit we stayed in was peaceful. While we didn't use the pool because we spent our swimming time in the clear ocean waters, the pool looked super clean. We would highly recommend for a couples trip.
We wanted to get a few days of sunshine so we booked this place. It exceeded our expectations! We were giving clear directions and info. Upon arrival the unit was very clean and well appointed. We had everything we needed. We loved being able to look out our window and look over the pool and bay. It was a quiet location and yet close to all activities you might want to do. It was too windy to use the kayaks. Maybe next time! We enjoyed sitting by the pool and went to the beach. We loved that their were beach chairs available and even a couple of coolers to borrow to take to the beach. I highly recommend this unit and would definitely go back! We were sad to leave and head back to cold, gloomy Ohio.
Waterfront Paradise Bay what a fun time we enjoyed. The location is wonderful. Sunrise and sunset from the deck. The suite was great. Everything you need and more. Love the pool! Thank you for a happy vacation. Looking forward to coming coming back.
What a wonderful property and location! We went to Manasota a key for a little get away and it was perfect. Room was spacious and comfortable overlooking Lemon Bay. We will definitely be back
Gwen W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Omar
3 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Right at the edge of the water. Very quiet and nice place. The room was very clean and comfortable.
Property was amazing! When walking in the door we were pleasantly surprised by how nice it was for the price. Spotless and “homey” with a fresh, clean smell. We were only a few minutes from several different beaches which was a plus! Would definitely stay here again!
The a/c was nice and cool, the room was clean. We were there for the boat races (my husband was racing) and the location was great. I took a beach chair and a couple beach towels with me to the beach to watch the races. The bed was really comfortable. We didn't use the kitchen but it had everything we would have needed. Thank you so much!