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50 ft from sand, Private Island 125 +review

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Enjoy dining on your outdoor patio with a view of the Gulf.
The view from inside.
Living area with a view of the Gulf.
An entire wall of windows.
A living room with a dark blue sofa, two patterned armchairs, a glass coffee table with a plant, and two lamps.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Longboat Key, FL
  • Place, Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

50 ft from sand, Private Island 125 +review

This property is a family-owned 800 square foot tower apartment on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. There is a full kitchen, living area with a queen size sleeper sofa, and a bedroom with two queen size beds. It is part of the Zilli Collection. Each with the Zilli touch of amazing view, decor, (not typical wicker furniture, silly beach artifacts, 40 year old flooring, one SIZE fits all, etc.). We call it upscale coastal. The properties are more of a resort, 5 star hotel feel. We own an elegant upscale home next door, a penthouse unit, a direct walk out unit, along with 2 units with the option to connect into one suite.

You’ll find everything you need on-site from free WIFI to dishes, linens, towels and even a few extras you may need for your stay like puzzles and soap. There is a pool and a covered area with grills and picnic tables overlooking the beach. Hope to see you soon at one of my beautiful vacation homes. All you need is your bathing suit and a toothbrush. The beach is just steps away.

This resort is not a place of public accommodation as defined by the ADA and, therefore, does not meet the accessibility requirements of the ADA. That said, there are some accessible features at the facility. Please ask me specific questions to determine if this property would a good fit for your needs.

Please view my other beautiful vacation homes and make plans now to visit Longboat Key to see why we love it!!!
247170 - Zilli Villa is a two bedroom, two bath house located right on the beach
3510391 - Zilli Tower 503 is a 5th floor Penthouse
7900243 - Zilli Ocean Front 201 and 9070766 - Zilli Ocean Front 202 are individual condos that can be made into a suite for larger groups with a connecting door.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4649102
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Longboat Key

Located in Longboat Key, this condo is on the beach. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Longboat Key Beaches and Bradenton Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Coquina Beach - 16 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Lido Beach - 19 min drive - 11.5 km
  • IMG Academy - 35 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 49 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Mean Deans Local Kitchen - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪South Philly Cheesesteak Co. - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 50 ft from sand, Private Island 125 +review have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 50 ft from sand, Private Island 125 +review pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 50 ft from sand, Private Island 125 +review?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 50 ft from sand, Private Island 125 +review?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 50 ft from sand, Private Island 125 +review?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 50 ft from sand, Private Island 125 +review located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key condo building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Longboat Key Beaches, Cannons Marina and Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Beautifully furnished. Steps from the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2026
Thank you, Laurie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim is a great host - he is great at communicating before, during, and at the end of the stay. The condo we stayed in was exactly as described and was wonderful!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2026
Many thanks and God's blessings
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean. Stocked. Location. Location Location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 February 2026
such a positive experience thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property super close to the beach very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2025
You are a piece of cake to work with. I'm so appreciative.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was beautiful, the condo was well equipped,clean,checking in and out was a breeze! Can’t wait to book again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 November 2025
Thank you for your kind words. You are so easy to work with glad that his birthday I believe was so successful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quiet beach and facilities will return
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
Had fune with her concise and accurate
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach access is so easy and convenient. The shared sunset viewing space is wonderful. We enjoyed sunsets every night! Each morning we were greeted by dolphins swimming playfully just yards from the shoreline. This unit is a great value for all that it has to offer. This is definitely a place I would like to return to again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2025
Thank you for the review. You painted a beautiful picture of the outside experience and of course, the decor is amazing in the interior
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marcy r.

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

Best little beach on the gulf coast

Beautiful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2024
U said it all Thank U God's Blessings
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Loved the place ..Right on the beach ..perfect for a beach vacation

Property was easy to rent.. Worked with the owner, he made sure everything was clean and good to go for our arrival
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Allison it was nice meeting and getting to know U a bit stay in touch
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brooks s.

The condo, location and the owner were perfect!

location was absolutely perfect, right on the beach quiet incredibly relaxing and Jim the owner was responsive and did all that he could to make our stay perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Brooks , thank you for your kind comments !!!!!, you were easy to work with exactly what I try to find in my clients so I hope our paths cross again , thanks you for your business . Jim & Susan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

We loved our stay here. Jim is very accommodating

Great condo steps from the beach
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Seamless interaction , great experience on my end I hope to do business with them again .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Loved our stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we will be back! No complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Amanda you were so appreciative of everything thank you for your kind words
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaleequa D.

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

Perfect

The place was very clean and the perfect location. It was a beautiful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Thank you for your business and gracious comments
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindra M.

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

Amazing

The location was perfect, would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
well spoken and thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location. Beautiful beach.

Love this property for beach front and location. Jim Zilli was extremely attentive to all of our needs which was very few because you have everything you need when you stay at a Zilli property.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Tom & Kim many thanks Hope you have an awesome blessed rest of 2023, would be a privilege to work with you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Amazing unit steps from the beach. Beautifully interior decorated too.o.

Love the property, the beach access and the location. Our new favorite spot in Longboat Key, FL.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
I get to meet so many interesting people, and I see both ends of the spectrum. This is a truly beautiful man. I've worked with him twice the other time on my penthouse just the tone the phrasing -well thought out the best
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bettina maxwell m.

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

Paradise

Amazing view, and just a few steps to the beach! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim s.

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

Our stay

Our stay was awesome I cannot say enough about Jim the property owner communication was awesome any problems I had was handled immediately!!!! Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
It's always nice when you run into someone else sophisticated and sees and appreciates everything
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, sink stopped upand bathroom was stinky. Beds are kinda hard. Very beautiful beach scene.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2025
Tina has rented before and she's absolutely right there was a stoppage behind the wall which the association has to take care of not myself and as soon as you brought it to our attention after she left remedied it at a cost of $5000 not exaggerating as far as her comment regarding the bedding, all of the beds have firm mattresses but also they have puffers as a such an individual taste and here is the client that came in following her and also a long-term client. With her comments as far as bedding comfort We have had a great start to our stay! I don’t know if you replaced the mattresses since our last stay but we all noticed we are getting excellent sleep here!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

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

Beautiful and cozy

And amazing getaway the family had an amazing time and Jim was extremely helpful and attentive he went out of his way to make the trip amazing I would definitely rent again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2024
Much appreciated Greg we know each other better and would love to work with you again. God's blessings always.
Verified

8/10 Good

Peggy and Larry B.

Beautiful!

Loved being right on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
thank you , property was really left clean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Awesome place and owner Jim!

Perfect get away for wife and I. After working hard past couple years we finally made it back to our previous home area. Jim the host is the best, beautiful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Great vacay!

Delightful stay in the loveliest spot. Condo clean, comfortable and chic! Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Thanks Tom your the 1st person to describe it chic and you nailed it thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

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

Perfect get away !

Beautiful Condo, beautiful view of ocean, polite managers , excellent location . It was perfect for us ! Would highly recommend !!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Judy it's just a doll not flirting just reporting and I love how concise reviews capture it all
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marcy r.

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

Heaven on earth!

The best property on Longboat Key! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Marcy was great -it was a very short review, but she said she had vacationed here for 20 years and this is by far Longboat Key the best product she's ever seen would've given me at 10 if she could. she's talking to me now about renting the beach house which is right next door to that tower where I have four properties

About the host

Hosted by Jim Zilli

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Jim Zilli grew up in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area. He started coming to Longboat Key in the early 1980's. Jim chose this property as it was the perfect vacation property with a fantastic gulf view. Jim had previously purchased the nearby two-bedroom villa and came to live in Longboat Key full-time in 2009. The Tower 503 has upscale touches equivalent to a Ritz or St. Regis suite.

Jim is CEO in the family’s Wisconsin on off-site catering special events business, so he has ample experience in hospitality. He finds great enjoyment and satisfaction helping guests have fantastic vacations in his properties – many of whom come back year after year. “I have many families who I have gotten to know over the years and spent time, dining, golfing, helped them find realtors, and more,” says Jim.

Clients have complimented Jim’s style as attentive and not pushy. They appreciate he will check in with them during their stay. He wants renters to know he’s there for them.

Why they chose this property

The most apparent reason Jim chose Longboat Key is the weather and beauty of this location, and the Villa located just steps from a world-class beach. Guests never run out of things to do, whether it’s enjoying the nightlife in nearby Sarasota or only collecting shells along the white sand beach. The weather provides just enough variety so that you won’t be bored. Unlike other areas of Florida, Longboat Key is quiet, safe and has a small-town feel he enjoys. The area feels remote and natural, yet it’s easy to access with the Sarasota airport just 7 miles east of Sarasota or from Tampa, which is 40 minutes away.

One of Jim’s favorite things to do is golf, and (there are several world-class courses within a 20-minute drive). He also enjoys movies and recommends the annual film festival in Sarasota. He keeps a running list of the many, many things there are to do in the area - so whether you like to swim, sunbathe, walk the beach, golf, shop, or all of the above, Jim’s guests find plenty to keep themselves entertained. At the same time, the secluded location offers privacy and quiet, so if you, like most of us, need to catch up on rest while you’re here, you can fall asleep to nothing more than the gentle sound of the surf.

What makes this property unique

At secluded Longboat Key small complex. 1st floor unit of 5 floors with beautiful views of the Gulf and the beach right in front of you.
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