Weâve been vacationing on Manasota Key for decades but this was our first stay at this property. It was an excellent experience and we definitely plan on returning! Unit and property were very clean, Tavia was communicative and easy to work with, and the location & views were exceptional. Unit is just steps to both the beach & pool. Beautiful sunsets and the beach is great for finding shells and sharksâ teeth. We were in desperate need of a very quiet and relaxing vacation and this checked every box! Thanks Tavia for a great stay!
Wonderful views and right on the beach! Kitchen, baths, bedrooms all as described. Owner was a pleasure to deal with. It is a top unit so there are stairs, but didnât cause us any problem (without which, you wouldnât have such an incredible view!) Pool and other outdoor areas well maintained. Definitely recommend!
Our vacation was thoroughly enjoyable, and the view was fantastic. The condo was super clean and had everything we needed and then some. We rarely used our car as we were in walking distance to multiple local restaurants. Hope to be back in the near future.
We had the absolute best time! The condo was well appointed, steps from the beach, and a very short walk to some great restaurants with live music! Tavia was readily available for questions, and so incredibly nice! My son has said this was the best vacation he has ever had and has requested to come back next year!
We had a bumpy start BUT the hosts were so accommodating and pleasurable to work with. After the first day we didn't have to contact them for anything which made the vacation even more relaxing for us. My parents stayed on the bottom floor and my husband and I stayed in the loft. I honestly thought it was a closed in bedroom with just a loft area but it is fully opened. Only privacy is the bathroom in the loft. Even so, we still had the best experience overall. I will definitely book with the hosts again and at this condo. It is conveniently located to attractions and the views are amazing!
My wife is a shark-tooth hunting fanatic and this was a perfect spot.The pictures don't really do it justice. The space feels really comfortable, and during the warmest part of the afternoon we would come back for lunch in front of the huge picture window looking right out onto the beach.Found hundreds (literally) of sharks teeth over the three days we were there. Saw probably a dozen dolphins out in the water. Walked down to Sandbar to get lunch. Short drive to the grocery store for supplies.Highly recommend!
This place is so amazing. The afternoon view of the sunsets are breathtaking. Only a short walk to all stores and the beach- you just can't beat it. The very best part though is it was clean and well decorated and you could tell they cared. Love it.
On the beach with beautiful views. Queen bedroom with full bath on first floor. Spiral Staircase with a Full (and twin standard mattress) in loft with full bathroom. Nice full kitchen with ocean views. Great AC with ceiling fans throughout. Grills are located with charcoal on ground level. Keyed entrance pool (we didn't try out).
Very clean with all the basic amenities, bedding, towels, and even basic food necessities all in this condo. There were even pool floats, beach chairs, and umbrellas under condo for free usage. Many of the chairs were rusty though due to elements. We took advantage of umbrellas and some floats which was really nice on our days in the sand.
Hostess was extremely easy to reach for questions. Check-in was just punching in door code for entrance. Do print out parking pass before your trip along with check-out information from their email to answer lots of questions.
Walk down the steps (only negative is 27 steps to condo so not for those with mobility issues) and you're right on the condo's private beach area. VERY quiet during July and mostly families. Uncovered area with picnic tables at the dune area and a shower/foot wash right at the board walk to help with sand.
Eateries nearby, but a bit pricey so we drove over bridges 8-10 minutes to many options in Englewood. Water sport and paragliding rentals are within 5 minutes so nice location.
We would 100% book this location again IF available after my glowing report.
I was worried about my children making a mess because of how clean the place sounded however it was not what I was expecting. I did reach out to the property owner the day before we left and give her the information. She was responsive. The dust is thick, the air conditioner was struggling to keep up, a water bottle that wasnât ours was under the upstairs bed, a large dead bug and used paper plate was behind the couch. The carpet that was âjust installedâ had tacks that stuck my daughter in her foot between the living room and the kitchen. There was a large stain in the living room. Normal wear and tear for old carpeting. I understand bugs happen, but it was obvious that the place had not been vacuumed. While sweeping, the trim was bumped and black mold was discovered by the kitchen sliding door. If you want to find shark teeth itâs the place to go, but donât expect to be able to relax in a clean environment. We left a day earlier than expected.
Amazing location on Manesota Key. Close to restaurants, yet beach area is much less crowded than public beach areas. We stayed over the 4th of July week and we're told that's the busiest regulars have seen it, but it was in NO way crowded. No noise from other condo guests. 3rd floor is worth the views from the living room. Plenty of towels, etc. Mechanical issue during our stay was quickly resolved. Loft bedroom better suites younger crowd due to spiral staircase, but we had no issues. I know another review mentioned needing updates, but I'm not there for the aesthetics. Condo was set up nice and functional. My only suggestion would be additional large skillet, for cooking for family, which I'm sure was with the set at one point. đ Pool was nice and never over crowded. Thank you for letting us stay at the condo. Just the relaxing vacation we needed. And my kids had a blast finding shark teeth on the beach.
We went to beautiful Englewood for a week long reunion with my spouses family. Our stay at El Galeon was perfect. Close enough to all the action to walk but far enough away to have privacy. Beware that the upper bedroom is a loft bedroom with steep spiral steps if going upstairs is an issue. We loved it
This was our first VRBO experience & it was awesome! The view from the living room was beyond beautiful! It was so homey & perfectly clean. The pool was excellent too. Owner was easy to communicate with when we had a question. Hope to return soon!
Came with my best friend and this property was everything we hoped for and MORE! Literally steps to the beach but didn't even have to walk out the door to enjoy amazing views from the sofa! Watched beautiful sunsets over the water every evening either from the dining table, the couch or the walk out balcony. Kitchen was well equipped with all that we needed for the week. Upstairs bedroom was a loft with its own full bathroom and accessed by a spiral staircase. Main bedroom has a king bed and plenty of space with a sliding glass door onto the balcony as well. There is also a pool but we didn't use it because we were on the beach every day. Great place for finding shark teeth and shells! Waling distance to several great restaurants. Communication with owners was easy if we had any questions. At first I was a little nervous because there were very few reviews---- SO glad we booked and stayed. Will definitely be staying at this property again! Worth noting, there are some stairs up to the condo. Also, there is a "closet" on the main floor with beach chairs, and other items for the residents. There are also charcoal grills outside for your use as well as tables and chairs on a deck by the beach! Hesitating to post this review out of fear that we won't be able to book it next time we want to go :)