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50 ft from sand, Private Island 125 +review
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 674.3 sq m
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Longboat Key, FL
- Place, Longboat Key Beaches1 min walk
- Place, Lido Beach9 min drive
- Place, Siesta Key Beach31 min drive
- Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)26 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
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50 ft from sand, Private Island 125 +review
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- Ocean view
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (139 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
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 horse riding and ecotours.

Longboat Key, FL
What's nearby
- Longboat Key Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Lido Beach - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
- St. Armands Circle - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
- IMG Academy - 22 min drive - 25.0 km
- Siesta Key Beach - 31 min drive - 27.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Anna Maria Oyster Bar - 25 min drive
- South Philly Cheesesteak Co. - 25 min drive
- Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - 7 min drive
- Mean Deans Local Kitchen - 26 min drive
- Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar - 25 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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
21 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colleen D.
5 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colleen D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jill Z.
11 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jill Z.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeanie F.
11 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeanie F.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly F.
4 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelly F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
LeAnne C.
31 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


LeAnne C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
marcy r.
5 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best little beach on the gulf coast
marcy r.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Allison G.
21 July 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place ..Right on the beach ..perfect for a beach vacation
Allison G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
brooks s.
22 January 2018
The condo, location and the owner were perfect!
brooks s.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike G.
16 March 2019
We loved our stay here. Jim is very accommodating
Mike G.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amanda A.
19 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay!
Amanda A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shaleequa D.
18 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Shaleequa D.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindra M.
6 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Cindra M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Tina C.
7 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tina C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Beautiful beach.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John C.
28 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing unit steps from the beach. Beautifully interior decorated too.o.
John C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
bettina maxwell m.
12 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
bettina maxwell m.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim s.
28 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
Kim s.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindy B.
23 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous view
Cindy B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gregory G.
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and cozy
Gregory G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Peggy and Larry B.
31 January 2018
Beautiful!
Peggy and Larry B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrew B.
16 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place and owner Jim!
Andrew B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas C.
17 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacay!
Thomas C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
marcy r.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven on earth!
marcy r.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Judy C.
27 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect get away !
Judy C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
About the host
Hosted by Jim Zilli
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.
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.
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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