Englewood, FL, United States

Beachy 2BR Upper House

Welcome to the Mermaid House on Wilhelm, our little slice of Manasota Key. Just 120 steps to the beach with everything you need to make your stay perfect. Get the privacy of Manasota and a variety of nightlife close by on the island. The entire house is yours. No shared spaces, no other guests, no hosts on site. You'll have a full kitchen, Smart TV, and 1 gig internet. Sit on the porch, enjoy a glass of wine and the perfect view of the gulf.

4 guests
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

Good to know

The whole upper level of the Mermaid House is yours: two bedrooms, two full baths, sleeping up to four. The layout is open and easy, with the living area, kitchen, and porch all flowing together so nobody feels cooped up. The whole house is yours: two bedrooms, two full baths, sleeping up to four. The layout is open and easy, with the living area, kitchen, and porch all flowing together so nobody feels cooped up. One bedroom has a king, the other has twin beds, which works well for families or two couples splitting the place. The kitchen is fully stocked for real cooking, not just reheating: full-size fridge, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, and all the pots, pans, and dishes you'll need. Bring your catch home and cook it. Smart TV in the living room plus 1 gig internet throughout, so streaming and remote work both work fine. GE washer/dryer in the unit and central air keep things comfortable. The porch is where you'll spend your evenings. Gulf views, a breeze off the water, and enough seating for the whole group. Out back there's a private fenced patio, all yours. It's a good spot for morning coffee, an evening drink, or letting the kids run around without worrying about the road.

House Rules

Small dogs only, 15 pounds or less. No cats. Please keep dogs off of the furniture. If your dog likes the furniture, we have provided furniture covers for your use while here.

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Ethernet connection

Family

  • Babysitter recommendations

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Blender
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Beach access
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

Manasota Key is an 11 mile long beautiful barrier island located south of Sarasota and Venice and less than 10 minutes away from Englewood. Manasota Key has an 'old Florida' feel where the beaches are at their best! We make it easy for you to relax and enjoy your vacation in our laid back beach town with no fast food chains and no traffic lights. A true getaway in paradise is waiting for you at Manasota Key. As much as a paradox as it may seem, the Manasota Key area is best known for little-known beaches. There are a number of these secluded beaches in the area including Manasota Beach, Blind Pass Beach, Englewood Beach (perhaps the best known of these beaches), and Stump Pass Beach.

Guest Access

You'll have the entire house to yourself, both bedrooms, both baths, the kitchen, living area, the porch, and the private fenced patio in back. No shared spaces and no one else coming and going. Check-in is self-service with a keypad, so arrive on your own schedule. I'll send the code before your stay along with directions and parking details. The driveway holds three cars and is yours for the duration of your stay. The beach is 120 steps down the road, public access, open to you anytime. I'm reachable by message the whole time you're here if anything comes up, but otherwise I'll leave you to your vacation.

Reviews

Michelle
November 2025
We come to the Key every year at Thanksgiving to stay and celebrate Thanksgiving. It is “home” for us, clean, comfortable and 40 steps from the beach. You find yourself wishing you could stay additional days. They allow my dog to join us, with no pet fee. Lisa, our host, makes dreams come true. She is professional, kind and willing to accommodate any need we may have. Thank you, once again for the delightful stay.
Anthony
November 2025
This was our 3rd stay in the last 3 years, Duane and Darlene's property on Manasota Key is well kept, up to date and comfortable. Easily accessible to the beach, and we enjoyed the views from the upstairs sitting area where we enjoyed breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lisa was very attentive to any needs/questions that we have had during our stay. We plan to come back to the Mermaid House.

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