Great news! We've reopened after Milton! 3 Restaurants, stores, our beach access & Stumpy's Free Ride-all now open! 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. Pool. 5-minute walk to ocean-side beach. Enjoy “Bay Beach” out back. Quiet island street. low-key vacationers. Free Wi-Fi.1 car parking spot. No visitor parking. No pets. No smoking. No boats. Free kayaks
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 every suite so you might never want to leave! We are just a 5-minute walk to our wonderful ocean-side beach. Or enjoy our cute “bay-front beach” right out back, a long walk or short drive or free shuttle service to five popular family-friendly restaurants near the big Englewood beach with live tropical music, very popular free beach yoga classes, reasonably priced water sports rentals – parasailing, sunset cruises etc. 2-mile drive to number 1 ranked attraction of Stump Pass State Beach Park - a natural wonderland. Lots more restaurants & shops along Dearborn & nearby Historic Venice Avenue. Enjoy!
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. You will receive a 4-digit 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!
- NOTE: TV's typically "ON" at arrival
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.
Free shared use of swimming pool, Bay-front beach area, Fishing Dock, outdoor seating, outdoor Ping-Pong table, and self-serve Tiki Bar area.
Free shared use of our kayaks (for age 21 & up) to explore picturesque Lemon Bay. Dolphins often spotted.
Free high-speed 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!