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    Sun Life Beach Hotel

    4.5 (13 reviews)
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    G H.

    Booked an extended stay with this hotel. We came to Florida to visit with my Dad who has cancer and my son who is deploying with the army. After they arrived the owners wife told me " you can't have that many people here" (they were not staying just visiting) she stated her husband had already yelled at her because we had a few visitors. Due to her spineless husband not speaking to me directly and making his wife do the dirty work I chose to move my wife and myself to another hotel In Town who was very understanding of the situation. Anna was nice. It's a shame she's married to a "man" with no backbone. Anyway save your money. The drama isn't worth the stay.

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    Lauren B.

    One of the BEST hotels I stayed at during my stay in Florida. It really is the best of the best. Family owned and operated and great service was just the tip of the iceberg. I just happened to be on Yelp looking for the best place to stay on my last night in Florida. After two prior horrible hotels, after staying here, I wish I had been here all week! I really loved this little getaway. Snuggled right in the town of Englewood, Sun Life Beach Hotel is the perfect place to stay. After checking in, we were given our key to Room 6 and our assigned parking spot. They have a pool and two patio chairs we could have enjoyed but at the late evening, we went in to drop off our luggage and figure our what we wanted for dinner. The room was huge! It had a mini kitchenette, fully furnished with all the plates, glasses, silverware and cookware you could need, including a mini microwave and sink. Additionally, they had a full-sized fridge we could have easily stuck a full weeks worth of groceries in and a dining table set for 4. We had a love seat and all the cable we could watch (we settled on a good movie during our dinner). Thankfully, they also had a binder with food menus (which we utilized as it poured rain that night and we ordered pizza in- best local spots they have all the menus for!) as well as in the internet password for FREE WI-FI! The bathroom was cleaner than most 5 star hotels i have ever been to and they had ample amount of products available, in case you forget some or run out! The bed was by far the icing on the cake, as it was absolutely one of the most comfortable beds I have ever laid on- more comfortable than my own bed at home! And, I slept like a dream! One thing I really loved about this little gem of a hotel is the great service. Since this little hotel is owned and run by a couple, they have put their heart and soul in the place and it shows. Each room is decorated slightly different and their kindness knows no bounds. We spoke with them on the phone earlier that day to ensure they have vacancy, and we were lucky to have grabbed the last room available! As one of the best deals in Englewood, and by far the best amenities, this is the place to go. While they do not offer AAA discounts, they are fairly priced compared to their competitors in the area. If I ever go back to Florida's west coast for vacation again, I will just stay here, as it was one of the best experiences I have had with a hotel while on vacation. Trust me when I say this place is worth every penny!

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    This is a great place to stay. The owners are very helpful, friendly & hard working. They even helped fix our cooler when a wheel fell off. You feel like your staying at your friends beach house. The rooms are decorated beachy not tacky, each one seems to be different & all top of the line plus lots of little extras. The buildings are old but very clean & very well maintained. The price is right & its convenient to the beach & lots of restaurants. I would highly recommend this hotel.

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    Manasota Key Resort - The resort from the water's edge!

    Manasota Key Resort

    (34 reviews)

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    Very disappointed! Paid $400 a night for a Gulf waterfront room and management has a CREW of…read morecarpenters outside our room everyday building "PLANTERS" out of lumber. They start at 7:30am and quit at 6:00pm. Hammers Pounding, playing LOUD music, Workers yelling, saws running, nail guns all day long. With all the buildings this resort has lost to hurricane Milton (massive damage to this Resort) they could easily build these planters somewhere else and not next to their remaining guests rooms. Very inconsiderate! Rude! They offer No housekeeping service, and you must empty all garbage cans and remove from your unit or they will charge you a fee! They text you this message the night before you checkout. They treat you like it's a VRBO, when it is a resort!! Manasota Key Resort. No fiber optics on the island since hurricane Milton, even local TV and internet is sketchy. They are barely open here. I recommend staying at the Pink Shell Resort or Margaritaville at Fort Myers Beach, about the same price with housekeeping service, dining on site, internet and you are treated as a valued guest.

    WannaB Inn is located at the southern tip of Manasota Key Beach just before you enter into Stump…read morePass Beach State Park. The area that stretches from WannaB Inn to Stump Pass is known for its shells, sharks teeth and breathtaking sunsets. The beach front to this hotel is private. Nice! This vacation was a Christmas present for my daughter & myself -- we literally booked this trip in December of 2020 and by April of 2021 the hotel was 95% sold out. June 2021 was a terrible time to travel. The people traveling for vacation (demand) was more than what the airlines/ car rental companies (supply) could keep up with, and we got caught in that drama. We planned to arrive in Ft. Myers by mid day but numerous cancelations plus problems with Enterprise put us at WannaB at 2am. We stayed connected with Meggie about our trip. The communication was great. She made arrangements to put a lock box on our door, and text us the code so we could have keys to our room after hours. We really appreciated the customer service!!! Our ten day trip was pretty cool. We got five star service at this two star hotel. There were a few issues along the way, but when we expressed our concerns, WannaB Inn fixed them to our satisfaction. We stayed in the Sea Star, by the pool, king sized bed, spacious living space and a kitchenette. I have a few tips to share that made our experience spectacular: TIP: Native Charter Company, family owned, native to the area, sunset cruise, leaves from Lemon Bay, $25.pp for one hour. Best deal on the island and I promise you it's a wonderful experience! Read my Yelp review for more details. TIP: Stumpys Free Shuttle Service. Super sized golf carts will pick you up a designated spots -- one is at WannaB Inn. Parking is a beast on the island. Read my Yelp review. TIP: Rob's Pizzeria. Don't let a 10 minute drive keep you from getting great pizza. Family owned, aimed to please, made from scratch menu, much cheaper than pizza on Manasota Key. They are not open for lunch. Read my Yelp review. TIP: Nokomis Drum Circle, local tribe, music for all ages. Wonderful experience, free event and free parking. Read my Yelp review for details. TIP: Off The Wagon Brewery & Kitchen in Venice, FL -- worth the 15 minute drive!!! Best of Venice 2020 Winner of "Best Craft Beer" and "Live Entertainment". The food is fresh (never brought in frozen). We ordered hamburgers, fresh catch of the day, Nashville chicken bowl and everything was delicious every time. I hope my information helps you make a decision about your trip here.

    Manasota Beach Club

    Manasota Beach Club

    (7 reviews)

    We reserved the Pelican House at Manasota Beach Club months in advance for our 20th wedding…read moreanniversary. Leading up to the trip, we made repeated efforts to communicate with the property about details and amenities. At one point, we were told their system had been hacked and that we should not accept emails from them for a period of time. Then, shortly before our trip, we received what they described as an "app," which appeared incomplete and contained little to no useful information. Taken together, the communication issues raised concerns early on. The day before our cross-country flight, we received a call from Charles, who identified himself as the head sales manager and said he was "the boss" when asked about a supervisor. He informed us that the Pelican House was no longer available due to a reported bedbug issue. Regardless of the reason, the timing left us with virtually no ability to make alternative plans. The replacement options offered were, in our view, not comparable. We specifically chose this property for a quiet, intimate beachfront experience with access to amenities like kayaks, canoes, and bikes. The suggested alternatives were larger, more traditional resort-style properties without the same privacy, beach access, or features we had planned around. While these were described as "nicer," the focus was on things like interior finishes rather than the experience we had intentionally booked. What made this especially difficult is that just the day before, we had conversations with staff where we shared that this trip was for our 20th anniversary during a period of repeated family tragedies. At that time, the tone was empathetic and understanding. However, once the cancellation was communicated, that empathy disappeared. The interaction shifted to a rigid, take-it-or-leave-it approach with no meaningful acknowledgment of the impact. We were given two options: accept a replacement that did not meet our needs or take a refund at the last minute--leaving us with non-refundable flights, a car rental, and no place to stay. There was no effort to provide a comparable solution or to help mitigate the disruption. After the call, I attempted to reach Charles again, but did not receive a return call. My wife later received an automated refund email. When I contacted Susan, the house manager, to confirm what had happened, the response was brief and, in our view, lacked empathy--stating only that they "couldn't risk it" because of bedbugs. From our perspective, this experience was deeply disruptive and disappointing. It left us with significant unexpected costs, no accommodations, and a milestone anniversary trip that had been planned for months effectively undone at the last minute.

    My mother worked here for 20 years, so I grew up in this special place when I was a child. Returned…read morewith my mom last night for dinner for the first time in a very long time and it is exactly how I remembered. A slice of "old Florida" that remains timeless and committed to quality and service. Recently, this special place was added to the National Historic Registry. I am so grateful to the Buffum family for staying the course! Likely one of the best meals I have ever had and a memory that will last a lifetime. Thank you MBC!

    Pelican Shore Cottages - After the cookout.

    Pelican Shore Cottages

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    Dear Pelican Shores, For decades my parents - The Brandts -…read morerented the big cottage on the left at the entrance to your safe haven by the sea. Months, weeks and especially Memorial Day Weekend every year. From the time we were obstinate brats just out of our teens and on forward to the days that saw my own parents become grandparents. Thirteen cottages, apartments and homes clustered together in a tiny conclave. Each residence is decorated differently (and updated regularly) and we have stayed in most of them as we eventually outgrew sharing the big cottage with our parents. But it remained the focus of our visits as we rented our own spaces within The Shores. All of the rentals are fully stocked with linens, cookware, flatware, dishes, pillows, beach towels, you name it. One of my favorite cottages is causally seated close to the stairs that lead directly down to the beach. It is clean and comfortable and reminiscent of the seaside cottages that still dot Cape Cod - wood paneling, small, compact appliances, screened porch and groovy mismatched patio and lawn furniture. (That's the ultimate beach compliment). All you need is an old transistor radio that can reach back in time and holler out some 1970s gold to complete a lazy afternoon of sunning. Cast a line into the sea from your own private beachfront, the local pier or rent a little skiff. Fishing is a big pastime as is grilling what you grab. Most cottages have grills you can use. The public beach is a walk up the street where you can also find great little places to eat and shop and even booze it up. After all, you're on vacation. The grocery stores (Publix, Winn Dixie and a local favorite - Sweet Bay), fancier eateries and fast food are a very quick drive. Pelican Shores is a place to go to and then go back to, in order to make some of your own family memories. Every Memorial Day for decades, my family squatted in the shared party pavilion (with huge community grills - just pick up your own trash!) and cooked for anybody and everybody who was around. My brother and I grilled lobster, shrimp, chicken, steaks, corn. My sisters served amazing salad creations and my Mom manned the camera as well as barked orders to keep it all moving. I have hundreds of photos from those holidays. One of the kids in the family, now a mother herself, caught her first fish at The Shores with Grandpa. She was so proud until it was time to filet him and she insisted he was thrown back. Every new baby that arrived in the family ended up playing in that sand. My nieces recall telling the grandparents they couldn't make it one year and surprising the family by arriving late at night and camping on the porch, sprawled across blown-up beach floats and scaring my Dad as he left early to go fishing. ("Who ARE you guys? The Manson Family? Get in the house before the neighbors think we're a cult!"). My grown son says some of his earliest memories are of the beach at Engelwood and being dragged across the sand on a board by his older cousins. My parents have gone on to their next vacation and even the words Pelican Shores make me a bit teary now. I miss those vacations that ended not so long ago. The last photo I took of my Mom in Engelwood was the one she would want YOU to see and NOT BE TEARY-EYED, but joyous as you pack up and head to over to The Shores. She's lazily floating in the water and calling toward the shore, "Come on in, the water's just right!" And of course it is. That's Pelican Shores. Now it's your turn!

    Great place to vacation. Perfect views of the ocean. Beds are comfortable. AC inside the cottages…read moreworks good. Pelican Shores brand ambassador Margaret Fuson is a great hostess. Chief operations manager Danny was fantastic. Call "Ernie" for a good time. Highly recommend staying at the Pelican Shores cottages.

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