About the Space A Gulf-front private estate on nearly an acre of Manasota Key — one of the largest and most photogenic properties on the island. The full compound includes a 5-bedroom main house and a separate 2-bedroom guest house above a detached garage, connected by tropical landscaping, wrap-around balconies, a heated screened pool, putting green, and wet bar. With deeded private access to both the Gulf of Mexico and Lemon Bay, the property delivers beach, water, sunset, sunrise, architectural interior, and lush exterior environments in a single booking — no location changes, no permits, no compromises. Ideal for film and commercial productions, fashion and lifestyle photoshoots, brand campaigns, wellness retreats, intimate weddings, milestone celebrations, executive off-sites, and content creator weekends. History of the Space 8400 Manasota Key Road sits on a barrier island that has been a quiet escape for Florida families and visiting artists for generations. The estate was previously offered as a $2.5M private residence before being reimagined as a hospitality and creative venue. The current owner, a Las Vegas-based designer, restored and styled the interiors with a mix of coastal architecture, modern furnishings, and curated decor — equally suited to a Coastal Living spread or a moody editorial shoot. Few homes on Manasota Key offer this combination of scale, privacy, and design-forward interiors. Neighborhood Details Manasota Key is a barrier island on Florida's Gulf Coast in Englewood, known for low-rise architecture, no high-rises, no traffic lights, and some of the calmest, shell-rich beaches in the state. Stump Pass Beach State Park sits 5 minutes south for untouched coastline, kayak launches, and dolphin sightings. Englewood Beach and the historic Old Englewood Village are 10 minutes away with shops, galleries, and the Friday farmers market. Local seafood institutions including The Waverly, Lock & Key, Flounders, and Sandbar Tiki & Grille are all within a short drive. Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island sit 35 minutes south for upscale dining and tarpon fishing. Sarasota and Siesta Key are 45 minutes north for arts, museums, and nightlife. Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is 35 minutes; Sarasota-Bradenton (SRQ) is 50 minutes; Fort Myers (RSW) is 70 minutes. The road in front of the property is quiet, two-lane, and lined with palms — usable as a location backdrop in itself. Logistics The full estate is included in every booking. Both houses, all grounds, pool, putting green, beach access, and bay access — no shared use, no other guests on the property. Total footprint: 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, ~1 acre of private grounds, heated screened pool, putting green, wrap-around balconies, wet bar, deeded Gulf and bay access. Capacity: Comfortable working capacity of 25 for shoots and intimate events. Higher headcounts considered case-by-case — message before booking. Shoot environments: Multiple distinct interiors (kitchen, primary suite, living areas, bar, guest house) plus exteriors (pool deck, balconies, lawn, beach path, putting green, palm-lined drive). Furniture can be moved with prior approval. Parking: On-site parking for approximately 6–8 vehicles between the main driveway and detached garage area. Additional crew parking can be arranged. Restrooms: 4.5 baths total available to guests and crew. Power & connectivity: Power available throughout. Wi-Fi throughout both structures. Load-in: Ground-level access to most areas. Notify the host in advance for large equipment, lighting rigs, or generators. Quiet hours:* Amplified sound must end by 10 PM per local ordinance. Not permitted without prior approval: Open flame, smoke machines, confetti or rice, anything affixed to walls or ceilings. Special Rates Hourly rate covers the standard booking with up to 15 attendees. Additional attendee fee applies above 15 guests, up to the property's working capacity of 25. Multi-day production discount: 15% off the daily rate for bookings of 3+ consecutive days. Weddings, full buyouts with overnight production housing, and weekend retreats are quoted separately. Message before booking with your shot list, headcount, and load-in needs and you'll receive a tailored quote within 24 hours. Cleaning fee is included in the listed rate. A refundable damage deposit applies to all bookings. Past Bookings & Use Cases The property's design, scale, and Gulf-front setting make it a frequent fit for editorial and lifestyle photoshoots, real estate and architectural shoots, resort wear, swimwear, and bridal campaigns, wellness and yoga retreats, brand content days for Florida-based and visiting creators, intimate weddings, vow renewals, and elopements, milestone birthdays and anniversary dinners, executive retreats and team off-sites for remote companies, and influencer and UGC creator weekends.