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A home between the beach and lush park on the bay
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1 bedroom 2 bathrooms Sleeps 2
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Explore the area
Longboat Key, FL
- Jewfish Key5 min drive
- Coquina Beach6 min drive
- IMG Academy22 min drive
- Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Master
2 King Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
A home between the beach and lush park on the bay
Find peace and quiet at our quaint beach cottage on a quiet street in mid Longboat Key near the North End close to favorite restaurants, Joan M. Durante Community Park and a short walk to the beach via a private beach access. Pass slow quiet mornings or evening on the large screened porch.
Guests enjoy walking the neighboring park daily to watch the sea life in the bay, bird watch and enjoy the shade of the tropical plants and trees. We are surrounded by restaurants, a deli and a bike rental shop. It's easy to find ways to fill your time staying busy in this section of the island or you can wander to the edge of Longboat Key to explore favorite destinations like Mote Marine, St. Armand's, Downtown Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Ringling Museum, etc.
(This is the owner's primary residence. You will find all of their favorite items here for you to enjoy as you unwind and enjoy the beauty of Longboat Key. Please don't hesitate to ask about what you need.)
* Minimum of 1 month rental periods only please.
Guests enjoy walking the neighboring park daily to watch the sea life in the bay, bird watch and enjoy the shade of the tropical plants and trees. We are surrounded by restaurants, a deli and a bike rental shop. It's easy to find ways to fill your time staying busy in this section of the island or you can wander to the edge of Longboat Key to explore favorite destinations like Mote Marine, St. Armand's, Downtown Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Ringling Museum, etc.
(This is the owner's primary residence. You will find all of their favorite items here for you to enjoy as you unwind and enjoy the beauty of Longboat Key. Please don't hesitate to ask about what you need.)
* Minimum of 1 month rental periods only please.
Property manager
Ashlie Thomison
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 12
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
The owner is highly allergic. Smokers please pass
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Longboat Key
Located in Longboat Key, this holiday home is near the beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Longboat Key, FL
What's nearby
- Longboat Key Beaches - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Jewfish Key - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
- Coquina Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
- Cortez Beach - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
- IMG Academy - 22 min drive - 20.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 15 min drive
- McDonald's - 16 min drive
- Bonefish Grill - 15 min drive
- Clancy's Irish Sports Pub - 17 min drive
- Anna Maria Oyster Bar - 16 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Ashlie Thomison

Ashlie is an area Native. Knowing all of the local beaches and islands, she knew this was one of the most special places in Florida. Dennis has lived in Montana most of his life so the compromise is splitting their time between their two favorite places. They now rent their Florida home when they take their annual trip back to Montana.
We have fantastic neighbors, family in the area and a tenant next door so please give us a shout if you need anything during your stay. We are working hard to making our little place a paradise and we want you to enjoy your special time there!
We have fantastic neighbors, family in the area and a tenant next door so please give us a shout if you need anything during your stay. We are working hard to making our little place a paradise and we want you to enjoy your special time there!
Why they chose this property
We wanted to live the quintessential island life - walking a few minutes to the beach to sunset every night, walking through the banyans, walking a few minutes to the bay to watch sunrise every morning, being able to bike to the grocery or anywhere we wanted! Every guest we've had so far has said, "WOW, now I understand why you chose right here! This location is incredible." And it really is. In fact as of 2021, half of our guests have requested to revisit! (The property has so busy with past guests, it's rarely available.) We are so thrilled others are enjoying what we fell in love with. I will add, sight unseen! When this property hit the market, I was closing a business deal out of state and we bought it SIGHT UNSEEN because it was that special!!
What makes this property unique
The convenience of being able to walk a few minutes to sunrise and sunset, to enjoy the nature in the shade of the park and the splendor of the beach so close. To have so many of our areas best restaurants so close you can walk, bike or quickly drive! We've had guests come for Sarasota Memorial, special events at Ringling, we're close to Van Wezel, downtown Sarasota but with the tranquility and beauty of being on an island in the quietest area of Longboat Key. If you do not bring your own equipment, the rental shop in the strip mall at the end of the street, Backyard Bikes has a variety of rental items in addition to bikes as well as many kayak tours go out of Ted Sperling Nature Park on Lido Key which is a must do if you like kayaking! There are boat tours for fishing, sunset, lunch, etc. heading out of local marinas like Marina Jack's. It's a beautiful area off the coast of Sarasota with a variety of shopping and activities.
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