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Bright Key West style home on the Longboat Key-Walk to the Beach

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7180 GMD
First floor entrance
First floor elevator
Living room with a spiral staircase to master suite and elevator
Formal dining area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Longboat Key, FL
  • Jewfish Key
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Coquina Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Cortez Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Bright Key West style home on the Longboat Key-Walk to the Beach

Enjoy a great vacation home on the north end of Longboat Key near Longboat Pass. This home is set on a lovely bayou and across from the best beach on the island. This wonderfully decorated three-story home features updated furniture and tropical decor throughout with two garages and a screened in pool on the first level.

Upstairs, on the main living level, you will enjoy an open floor plan with a bright kitchen and breakfast bar for six plus a dining area and living room. Both guest bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths are located on this floor as well.

Access the master bedroom suite (third level) via a spiral staircase or elevator and there you will find a spacious master bedroom with it's own bath including garden tub, walk in shower and two lavatories. Walk outside to a private sunning deck under a pergola.

Enjoy a short stroll to the white sandy beach or swim in your own private pool in the screened in lanai area. The colorful sunsets off of your balcony or at the beach are absolutely breathtaking! You will find an abundance of wildlife throughout the area including birds, dolphins and manatees.

Longboat Key is on the West Coast of Florida, near Sarasota and one hour south of Tampa. Sought-after Longboat Key has some of the most unspoiled beaches in the area. Our access is only a short walk away (5 minutes) from our home where you have the feeling that you have your own private beach.

Longboat Key boasts some of the wealthiest residents, and finest restaurants in the Sarasota area. From this home, it's a matter of minutes to St. Armand's Circle, a shopping paradise. Longboat Key is a ten-mile long barrier island attached at each end by a bridge to the mainland. If you would like to go to theme parks - we are one hour from Busch Gardens of Tampa Bay or two and a half hours from Disney and Universal Studios. Galleries, museums, and live theater are within a 25 minute drive.


Keywords: Single Family Home

Property manager

Ellen Shaw

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Longboat Key

Located in Longboat Key, this holiday home is near theme parks. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or Stardust Event Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Jewfish Key - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Coquina Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Coquina Baywalk - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cortez Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Time Bar And Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bright Key West style home on the Longboat Key-Walk to the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Bright Key West style home on the Longboat Key-Walk to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bright Key West style home on the Longboat Key-Walk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Key West style home on the Longboat Key-Walk to the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright Key West style home on the Longboat Key-Walk to the Beach located?

Situated in Longboat Key, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Longboat Key Beaches and Coquina Beach. Jewfish Key and Bradenton Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Walt K., Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, very private, Everything you need.

Great location, very private, Everything you need.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

If I was going to pick just one place that's perfect for me in Florida, this would be it. I like quiet, nature and the beach. I loved sitting on the small bench down by the canal. I was having shoulder problems, but the rest of my family used them almost daily. My daughter and I daily walked the short distance to the beach to watch the sunset. Spectacular! I will be back.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kim m.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer 2021

Very nice property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved It!

Thanks for a wonderful stay. House is exactly as advertised; quite frankly, it was even better than advertised! We loved everything it. Located at the very northern tip of Longboat Key, it is very quiet and private. Heading north, it is just before the drawbridge leading over to Bradenton Beach (which is very congested and busy, but does have the advantages of restaurants and stores). So we found we would more typically head south towards St Armands which is a much prettier enjoyable 15- 20 minute drive. The property itself though is very private and features and great dock on the narrow inlet. Wonderfully quite back there and great place to read or fish. The two included single person kayaks were a surprising highlight for us. A few minute paddle up the inlet and you are right into the bay where you can head over to the sandbars to hang out or let the dog (who also loved the kayak!) play in the shallow water that stretches very far out. The house was very clean and had no smells at all (which is always an turnoff for us). It was equipped with everything we could have needed including the fully stocked kitchen, bath and beach towels, beach chairs, games, books, great wi-fi connection. We had only one tiny issue that I needed to call the house property manager about, and she was very friendly and helpful. This was our first house rental and we were a little nervous about the experience versus a hotel (would it be as advertised, clean, comfortable, appropriate, worth it, etc.???) and this vacation and experience has made me us converts! Cant wait to come back to Longboat Key, and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Cynthia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home

We spent one month in this nice, comfy house. It is well stocked with kitchen items, bathroom and beach towels, and beach items. The third floor master bedroom suite is bright and roomy. The outdoor terrace is great for reading and sunbathing. The pool is great for cooling off. The surrounding neighborhoods are pleasant to walk through and the beautiful beach is a 5-minute walk away. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Time in Longboat

This house was perfect for our family. It has plenty of space and great amenities. Our kids loved the pool and dock. It’s within walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Outstanding

There is absolutely nothing negative that I can say about this rental. The location was great...walkable to the beach, Whitneys, Mar Vista, Shore, etc. The house was incredibly well-stocked...literally everything you could imagine you might need, from kitchen to pool. The master suite was the entire third floor with a private deck and a nice separation from the rest of the house. The owners have put together an entire binder of menus, recommendations and the history of LBK. On top it, the house manager was extremely nice and welcoming. Loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

It was so peaceful here at the house! You can't really see any neighbors because of the beautiful landscape. My family had a blast on the dock and in the swimming pool. Well be here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

Susan B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing

Obviously this house has some water incursion problems. We had to walk through deep, muddy water to enter the property, the area littered with dead palm fronds - landscaping non-existent. Not a good first impression. The listing shows a beautiful upstairs deck and two garages, none of which were available to us, evidently due to a roof leak. We weren't informed of this ahead of time. One of the garage ceilings (directly under our bedroom) was soaked and black with mold. Perhaps that is why we were all coughing....... The doors to the deck were locked and messily boarded over with a piece of broken plywood. One of the downstairs bedrooms (the one we used) had water pouring in the window right next to the bed, the blinds stained from previous leaks. We had to stuff a towel in the window to keep it from splashing on the bed. Two buckets in the laundryroom caught another leak. No instructions for the elevator, we had to bumble around to figure it out ourselves. None of the front facing (street facing) french doors had blinds or curtains so it was very difficult to sleep in the mornings or dress/undress in the bedrooms in the evening. The stove and refrig. were dirty and had to be cleaned (by us) before using. Downstairs bathroom mirror was filthy (water and toothpaste residue) as well as the huge and beautiful glass topped dining room table. We had to go out and buy glass cleaner to do the jobs, as well as light bulbs for the chandelier. The garbage bins outside were so crammed with construction debris my husband could barely drag them to the street (as per written instructions) no room for our own garbage that first week. 3 Cockroaches in the second downstairs bedroom - live! The lanai and pool area had to be swept when we arrived, pool had dirt settled on the bottom. The grill provided was so nasty and filthy it smelled. All in all, we feel this house was not ready to be rented. I emailed the owner about these concerns weeks before writing this review - but had no response. This home was not inexpensive by any standard. The house could be a lovely place. It's setting is great, the living flow was good for us all, etc, but certainly not what we've come to expect from our VRBO rentals in the past. All in all, a very disappointing experience....our first in many years of renting properties over the holidays. Wouldn't use this home if this was considered "ready for rental"

10/10 Excellent

Blair S.

Excellent Vacation

Wonderful Vacation. Owner had beach chairs, boogie boards, towels, everything you would need for a comfortable visit to the beach. House was great and accommodated our family beautifully. Perfect location on Long Boat Key! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and relaxing

We had a wonderful stay at the Beach House. The home was well-appointed as well as comfortable. The kitchen had every appliance one could need. The pool was an added plus. With the beautiful large beach a comfortable couple blocks away, we spent many hours walking, collecting shells, and enjoying very few other people compared to other local beaches. Also the elevator was very handy with moving in the suitcases. We also enjoyed the many restaurants on Longboat Key as well as Anna Marie Island just over the bridge. Thanks Ellen and Kevin for sharing your home and allowing our dog to be part of our vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Awesome experience!

A truly fantastic vacation. House was clean, roomy and well stocked. (elevator was very cool).Great indoor pool with grill. Close to some great restaurants and shops. A short ride (or even walk) to numerous places to boat, parasail, jet ski, etc. We especially enjoyed the beautiful sunsets on the pristine beach. Saw a few dolphins too! Kevin you were very accommodating and made planning this a breeze. We'll be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Better than expected

Our best vacations ever. Beautiful house, well stocked kitchen, great pool and huge master bedroom. Secluded location with short access to the best beach in the area. We loved Longboat Key and the neighboring islands. We will definitely come back. Thank you Pam for being so accommodating with us!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Highly recommended!!!

Had an amazing week here! Beautiful beach home, great kitchen and family room! The master is tremendous and private, with large bathroom and great balconies. Grill and swim while awaiting the magnificient sunset on nearby Whitney beach! Transportation was a walking block away and convenient for going up and down the key, ie. down to St Armands circle. Many great restuarants nearby, favorites include the Mar Vista patio for dinner, and Euphemia Haye for coffee/desert upstairs. Enjoy!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paula P., oak brook il

simply fabulous!

pulling up to the beach styled pink house was just the beginning of our fabulous vacation. this house was more wonderful than we had expected. the house is so warm and welcoming with all the beach like touches. extremely clean and updated, very spacious! we loved grilling, while swimming in this sparkly in ground pool, a vacation must! the beach was just a short and fun bike ride away, we were often greeted by wild peacocks and their peachicks, very cute! along w bikes, the owners had floats and umbrellas available for the beach. we also enjoyed the short walk to the bus and trolley, which took us to the mote aquarium and many times to shopping and restuarants, .75 cents to ride. the kitchen was huge and had everything that i needed for all meals. this house is by far our most favorite vacation rental, we will be returning in oct. for some more amazing sunsets and swimming with mamatee!

About the host

Hosted by Ellen Shaw

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My name is Kevin Huntington. I live in Avon, Connecticut and enjoy Longboat Key as a second home.
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