Vintage Charm, Gulf Breezes
Kick off your shoes; peace and comfort await you
The Manasota Beach Club exudes authenticity and simplicity. The entire property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and each room is uniquely charming and truly “Old Florida.” Larger groups or families often like to reserve an entire, multi-accommodation cottage to house the whole crowd.
Every room or cottage has an outdoor seating area, a Gulf or tropical view, and good reads galore.
Lovebird
2 Bedrooms 2 Baths Gulf View
Lovebird is a spacious, airy, stand-alone house on the southern end of the property. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms make Lovebird a great choice for couples traveling together or for a family with children. A spacious great room with vaulted ceilings connects the full kitchen to alluring Gulf views. A shady patio is steps from the beach.
Kingfisher Down
1 Bedroom 1 Bath Gulf View
Kingfisher Down is a mid-century delight. It is a one-bedroom retreat with a large, semi-shaded private deck facing the Gulf. A shipshape full kitchen looks through a retro 60s open bar to the living and dining area. In the master bedroom, glass doors open to the deck, complete with gentle sea breezes.
Kingfisher North + South
1 Bedroom 1 Bath Gulf View
Kingfisher North and South are separate, lovely accommodations that share the top floor of the Kingfisher cottage. Sliding glass doors lead to a large shaded deck facing the Gulf of Mexico. Both North and South feature an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Each room feels lofty and private, like a treetop escape.
Sandpiper
1 Bedroom 1 Bath Ocean View
Sandpiper is a sweet 1920s clapboard cottage set between the Clubhouse and the Library; perfectly self-contained and private, it is a charming world unto itself. Its small screened porch is the place for morning coffee and a good book. Inside, a queen bed faces a living area perfectly sized for two. Windows on three sides make this compact cottage light and airy; original wood floors add warmth.
Sanderling
1 Bedroom 2 Baths Gulf View
Sanderling is a private, modernist retreat with open views of the Gulf of Mexico. Sanderling has one bedroom with 180-degree views and a private bathroom; there is a second full bathroom off of the living room. Sanderling’s vaulted ceilings, big shady porch, full kitchen, and bright dining area make it a favorite of honeymooners.
Blue Heron North + South
1 Bedroom 1 Bath Gulf View
Blue Heron is a simple, stylish mid-century cottage with two accommodations - North and South - and an expansive wood deck right above the beach. Wood-paneled and spacious, with vaulted ceilings, Blue Heron North and Blue Heron South each have a king bedroom separated from an airy living area by a ¾ wall; light and air abound. The living area culminates in a long row of windows to the deck and the Gulf of Mexico. North has a galley kitchen; South has a breakfast nook.
Pelican
1 Bedroom 1 Bath Forest View
Pelican is a fetching 1940s stand-alone cottage set back under the spreading live oaks. Like all Manasota Beach Club cottages, it is mere steps from the beach and the Clubhouse. A cathedral ceiling rises over a spacious bedroom and living area. The sunroom, aproned with windows, provides an ideal location to sit back with your favorite book or take in the views of the timeless flora and fauna.
Owl Up
2 Bedrooms 2 Baths Gulf View
Owl Up is a spacious two-bedroom retreat encompassing the whole top floor of the Owl cottage, with a long covered deck surveying the Gulf of Mexico. Sliding glass doors in both the living room and the main bedroom open to the sea air, the stunning vista, and the tranquil wash of the surf. A second king bedroom is adjacent to the main; each bedroom has its own full bathroom. A generous vaulted living area and a full kitchen make Owl Up perfect for entertaining and an ample retreat for a family or two couples traveling together.
Owl Down
1 Bedroom 1 Bath Gulf View
The Owl Cottage, designed by the Sarasota School of Architecture in 1975, has three accommodations on the lower level: Owl North, Owl South, and Owl Middle. These are simple, easy, comfortable quarters suitable for couples or individuals looking out over the beach and water. North, South, and Middle all have a classic old Florida aesthetic: crisp white painted wood paneling, tiled bathrooms, small kitchenettes, and sliding glass doors that open to semi-private deck space and comfortable outdoor seating. The entire Owl cottage, taken as a single unit, can host a large family or group of friends.
Gull
1 Bedroom 1 Bath Gulf View
The Gull cottage holds four roomy accommodations, each a large one-bedroom, one-bath suite with an open living area and daybed. Large, original wood-paneled walk-in closets offer ample space to unpack. Gull 1 and 2 have beautiful Gulf views. Gull 3 and 4 open to a large shared deck, as well as the shuffleboard and tennis courts. This cottage is one of the original buildings on the property.
