We have rented a property through Manasota Key Realty/Conch Out Vacations for the last 3 years. On January 13, 2025 we made a deposit of $3025 on the same property for a January 2026 rental. We found out later through a third party that the property was no longer under their management and unavailable for our vacation. We did finally get through via email in early October 2025 to one of the owners of Manasota Key Realty who promised to refund our money within 30 days per our contract. Now we can't get a hold of anyone and will probably never see our refund. From many online comments about this company, we aren't the only victims.
Mindy Scaggs
Nov 2025
On May 27th '25, we paid a deposit ($1708.75) on a condo that they manage, for a couple weeks stay this Christmas. On Sept 23rd, I received an email that condo had been sold and reservation not honored. Ever since then... I have called, text, and emailed to ask for my deposit back. NO COMMUNICATION! Phone does not get answered. Mailbox is full. This is so frustrating! As a real estate broker/owner myself, I can't imagine running a business this way! It's a shame, we went through them last year and had a great experience. Reading the recent reviews, it looks like others are currently in the same boat as us. DO BETTER Conch Out!!!! We ALL want our money back!
Kathy Guffey
Nov 2025
This company owes me money and refuses to contact me or send a refund. Just thought others should be aware.
Aubrey McCoy
Oct 2025
Been waiting for a security deposit refund for 3 months. Emails go ignored, phone calls unanswered and when I do get someone it’s a new excuse every time. I was told 3 different times it was sent on different dates. Lies and more lies. Beware!!!
Andrea Lawson
Oct 2024
We stayed at Angler's Resort #17. It was clean but very dated, old stained Tupperware, very worn couch, several lights didn't work, there was a very creepy stuffed cat left in the closet. On the positive, the pool was amazing, the location was perfect, having a little back sitting area was a bonus. Being able to shuttle to the restaurants was great. Loved the resort, our unit was just in need of a facelift
Dennis Eckhardt
Sep 2024
Nice clean unit had everything I needed
debbie clements
Aug 2024
This home has space for everyone! Kitchen is well stocked first time ever renting a home I didn’t need to bring half my kitchen to be able to cook here, plenty of dishes, pots and pans, crockpot (huge) waffle iron etc the two dishwashers for a large group was a great addition. There are manuels on the appliances in the pantry by the door in the kitchen. It would have helped to have this information as we had to look it up online to use the dishwashers, labels on the drawers and doors would be helpful here as there are a lot. No need for beach chairs or umbrellas, you walk right out on the beach but if the sun gets to be too much just sit out on the covered lanai. Such a great space right on the beach. Beautiful sunsets and easy access to the beach just walk off the deck and you are on the beach. Two outdoor showers were great. Grill was great outside and refrigerator out there was great. All kinds of decks and balconies all over to have privacy or gather with friends and family. Conch-Out Realty got back to us quickly with any questions or concerns we had. Highly recommend this home if you are looking for a large home to rent at the beach in Englewood, FL walking distance to food and shopping and a couple of miles to groceries.
Susie Douglas
Aug 2024
My daughter and I took at girls trip to Manasota Key. We stayed at Sunburst Condos. Our room overlooked the Gulf and was perfect. The condo was clean and had everything we needed for our tip to the beach. Booking with Conch Out Vacations was amazing. All the information we needed was sent to include thorough instructions and tons of details . Key pick-up after hours was easy. Overall a great experience.
Deborah Palazzo
Aug 2024
We’ve been coming to Manasota key for nearly 10 years. I used to book our trips through VRBO, until I discovered Manasota Key Realty and Conch Out Vacations. It’s really made booking so much easier. We look forward to coming back year after year. I usually book a year in advance so we always have something to look forward to. Thank You Manasota Key Realty ❤️
Toni Thompson
Aug 2024
Great condo and community. We have been vacationing here for years. Love the area and Gulf Sands Condos.
Jeffrey Nauman
We have rented a property through Manasota Key Realty/Conch Out Vacations for the last 3 years. On January 13, 2025 we made a deposit of $3025 on the same property for a January 2026 rental. We found out later through a third party that the property was no longer under their management and unavailable for our vacation. We did finally get through via email in early October 2025 to one of the owners of Manasota Key Realty who promised to refund our money within 30 days per our contract. Now we can't get a hold of anyone and will probably never see our refund. From many online comments about this company, we aren't the only victims.
Mindy Scaggs
On May 27th '25, we paid a deposit ($1708.75) on a condo that they manage,
for a couple weeks stay this Christmas. On Sept 23rd, I received an email that condo had been sold and reservation not honored. Ever since then... I have called, text, and emailed to ask for my deposit back. NO COMMUNICATION! Phone does not get answered. Mailbox is full. This is so frustrating! As a real estate broker/owner myself, I can't imagine running a business this way! It's a shame, we went through them last year and had a great experience. Reading the recent reviews, it looks like others are currently in the same boat as us. DO BETTER Conch Out!!!! We ALL want our money back!
Kathy Guffey
This company owes me money and refuses to contact me or send a refund. Just thought others should be aware.
Aubrey McCoy
Been waiting for a security deposit refund for 3 months. Emails go ignored, phone calls unanswered and when I do get someone it’s a new excuse every time. I was told 3 different times it was sent on different dates. Lies and more lies. Beware!!!
Andrea Lawson
We stayed at Angler's Resort #17. It was clean but very dated, old stained Tupperware, very worn couch, several lights didn't work, there was a very creepy stuffed cat left in the closet.
On the positive, the pool was amazing, the location was perfect, having a little back sitting area was a bonus. Being able to shuttle to the restaurants was great. Loved the resort, our unit was just in need of a facelift
Dennis Eckhardt
Nice clean unit had everything I needed
debbie clements
This home has space for everyone! Kitchen is well stocked first time ever renting a home I didn’t need to bring half my kitchen to be able to cook here, plenty of dishes, pots and pans, crockpot (huge) waffle iron etc the two dishwashers for a large group was a great addition. There are manuels on the appliances in the pantry by the door in the kitchen. It would have helped to have this information as we had to look it up online to use the dishwashers, labels on the drawers and doors would be helpful here as there are a lot. No need for beach chairs or umbrellas, you walk right out on the beach but if the sun gets to be too much just sit out on the covered lanai. Such a great space right on the beach. Beautiful sunsets and easy access to the beach just walk off the deck and you are on the beach. Two outdoor showers were great. Grill was great outside and refrigerator out there was great. All kinds of decks and balconies all over to have privacy or gather with friends and family. Conch-Out Realty got back to us quickly with any questions or concerns we had. Highly recommend this home if you are looking for a large home to rent at the beach in Englewood, FL walking distance to food and shopping and a couple of miles to groceries.
Susie Douglas
My daughter and I took at girls trip to Manasota Key. We stayed at Sunburst Condos. Our room overlooked the Gulf and was perfect. The condo was clean and had everything we needed for our tip to the beach. Booking with Conch Out Vacations was amazing. All the information we needed was sent to include thorough instructions and tons of details . Key pick-up after hours was easy. Overall a great experience.
Deborah Palazzo
We’ve been coming to Manasota key for nearly 10 years. I used to book our trips through VRBO, until I discovered Manasota Key Realty and Conch Out Vacations. It’s really made booking so much easier. We look forward to coming back year after year. I usually book a year in advance so we always have something to look forward to. Thank You Manasota Key Realty ❤️
Toni Thompson
Great condo and community. We have been vacationing here for years. Love the area and Gulf Sands Condos.