The Manasota Beach Club is not a "spa retreat" or luxury resort but it exudes class, environmental awareness and it is fancy in its own way. We stayed for two nights. We were in the Upper Owl Cottage and it was during the Modified American Plan time period meaning that breakfast and dinner were included. We had a full kitchen... more

My family spent an extended weekend at the Manasota Beach Club, after finding it by internet. We are always seeking "Old Florida" (the way it was 50 years ago) and found it here. The innkeepers have preserved a substantial piece of property bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal Waterway. There are no commercial buildings allowed on this... more

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Club. Our room was spotless and comfortable, though not elegant. At night we opened the sliding glass door and were lulled to sleep by the sound of waves breaking on the beach. The grounds are filled with 100 year old oaks, palms and hibiscus flowers. One day a great blue... more

A friend recommended that I take my family to Manasota Beach Club. While we had been drawn to larger chain hotels we decided to try something different and were not the least bit disappointed. The club provides a throw-back atmosphere where time seems to slow down providing its visitors a sense of relaxation you cannot find anywhere else. The beaches... more

This is my sixth year at this amazing place. Every year it seems to get more fun, and I get a more relaxed vacation. Everything here is A-1 from the location right on the Gulf, to Five Star meals three times a day to a staff who spoil at every turn and guests who are delightful, attractive and most interesting... more

During summer months Manasota Beach Club offers cottages equipped with kitchens for a week or more stay. Most of the club's ammenities are still there to partake of but what is SO perfect!!!! is the solitude. The beach is empty of people and full of shells and sharks teeth and time to read and do nothing. It is a wonderful... more

Manasota Beach Club has become a special place for my two sons and their families to visit in Englewood. The most beautiful accommodations and everything you want for a wonderful vacation. My family stayed in the Owl Thanksgiving, having Thanksgiving dinner at the Club, dinner was delicious.I want to say how proud I am that our area has the Manasota... more

My entire family of nineteen people ages 7 to 81 spent 6 nights at the Manasota Beach Club and ALL loved it. There were so many activities to do from swimming in the pool, tennis, shuffleboard, hobie cat, kayaking, and real croquet.There was also tennis and croquet clinics with great instruction. In addition to those activities, there was a fabulous... more