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Unit #117 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front

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Outdoor dining
Sports court
Property grounds
Dining
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Longboat Key Beaches
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Longboat Key, FL
  • Place, Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Unit #117 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front

Beachfront, Beachfront, Beachfront! You cannot get any closer to the beach! Just walk out your patio and your toes are in the sand! This beautifully RENOVATED beachfront ground floor end unit overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and has spectacular Gulf front views with breathtaking sunsets from the living room, dining room, family room and kitchen.
Enjoy the many upgrades including brand new furnishings, top-end Sealy Posturepedic mattresses. A 47" flat screen HDTV in the family room, 32" flat screen tv in the Master bedroom, flat screen tv in guest bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, extensive cable tv package, Wi-Fi and washer and dryer.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4983822
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 near theme parks and 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 Coquina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center or Ed Smith Stadium. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Coquina Beach - 14 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Lido Beach - 22 min drive - 12.9 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 24 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 51 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pork Belly's Eatery And Catering Co. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pesto Bistro & Wine Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Unit #117 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Sand Cay Beach Resort: Gulf-front views?

As of 10 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Cay Beach Resort: Gulf-front views on 26 August 2026 start from NZ$929, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Unit #117 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unit #117 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unit #117 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unit #117 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unit #117 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Longboat Key Beaches and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cannons Marina and Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Coquina Beach and Jewfish Key are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie R.

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

Happy as clams!

Gorgeous renovations and the best spot in the whole complex greeted us for what was a perfect way to celebrate turning 50!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2020
Happy you enjoyed your stay. Hope you come and stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Longboat Key

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beachfront vacation
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patti D.

Just what we needed!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great stay at your property, #117. Perfect location to beach front and sunset.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2020
Thank you for the review, hurry back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joan R.

Beautiful room, beautiful view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Third time here and it never disappoints. Love the privacy of the beach.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2022
Unit 117 is such a beautiful unit and it is so close to the beach. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Great vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very satisfied, great view of ocean. However master bedroom bath needs safety rail in shower
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Hi Barb, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this great review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay while you were here! You were in the prefect location, so that you could walk right out of your patio door, and down to the beach! Happiness is!! Safety rails are always a good thing and we appreciate the feedback! We hope to see you again soon!! Sand Cay Beach Resort
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

Great Stay at Sand Cay!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Can't wait to come back!Loved the ground floor unit with easy access to the beach! The pool was a little small and honestly really HOT- not refreshing but we utilized the ocean instead. The unit was great and loved the grill area.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2020
Thank you for your review. Hope to see you soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christanne S.

Great stay, perfect for family fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everyone at the Sand Cay was friendly and helpful - the customer service really was beyond! It made it so much easier for me to coordinate a family trip amongst 4 separate households. Our units were perfect! Incredibly clean and cozy - they had everything we could need. We can't wait to go back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

BeachFront

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This unit is as close to the beach as you can get. Except for a glancing blow due to Hurricane Nicole and some heavy surf, the weather was great. This beach is good for walking long distances, either north or south. Everything you need is on the island.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 December 2022
We are very thankful we did not get a direct hit from the storms. We hope to see you soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Leo, IN

longboat key vaca

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful location. Very nice living area with generous space. Bathrooms are very small, but did not deter from the overall experience. Unit was very clean & kitchen had all the supplies we needed. Quiet. Washer & dryer in the unit was a bonus.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2022
Thank you for the review! We hope to see you soon.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Denise R.

Vacay 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been coming to Sand Cay onLBK for almost 20+ years and brought our 4th generation this year. Overall it was a great time and we love this area but I will say our condo was showing lots of wear. While the beds and bathrooms were clean, much of the condo wasn’t. Furnishings were dated and in need of repairs. I’m sure we’ll visit the area again but would request a different unit.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Hi Denise, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review. We absolutely love the fact that you have been returning to Sand Cay for so many years and have made us your home away from home. The owners of this beautiful beach front property are always updating the condo throughout the year when it is not in use. If there is ever an issue in the condo while you are staying here, kindly let the front office know and they will be sure to take care any issues that you might have. Your comfort is key while you are here as our guest. We look forward to seeing you again next year! Sand Cay Beach Resort
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10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Sand Cay is paradise!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed in this unit 2 times now. It is nicely decorated and we had a great stay. The only negative I would say is that there is not a working vacuum in the unit (the same broken one that was there last year during our stay that didn't work) and it would have been nice to be able to clean during the week. I have also suggested to Sand Cay to convert the door locks to a digital system because it's hard for 6 people staying in a unit to only have use of 2 keys. The staff at Sand Cay are great and this is just an all around great place to stay!!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2023
Hi Amy, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! We always appreciate the feedback! Our staff loved what they do and it definitely shows! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again soon! Sand Cay Beach Resort
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Larry W.

Horrible Smell in Condo

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Upon checking in, we were hit with a horrible fish smell in the condo. The maintenance man came and checked out everything but could not determine where the smell came from. The front office sent the cleaning lady over, who didn't speak English, and she sprayed a little Lysol around the refrigerator and left. The smell was bad for four days and then seemed to get better, but we chose to stay in the unit due to the proximity of our family who were in two other units. The smell is embedded in all our clothes and other belongings. This was the sixth year the three families have rented units and we have all signed up for the 7th year. We like the location of the unit, but would like to request more attention to detail, not only in the smell, but in the maintenance of the unit. Perhaps even a renovation. The dishes, cooking pots, etc. really need to be replaced and decorations updated. They have remained the same for all 6 years and have even dwindled in numbers.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Hi Larry, We want to thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review. We are so sorry that you had this issue upon checking in. As soon as you reported the smell in your unit, we immediately sent maintenance to see if they could locate the source of the fish smell. We also sent housekeeping to your unit immediately with bleach to pour into the kitchen disposal to sterilize, and Lysol spray to spray throughout the unit in hopes that this would resolve the issue. The issue was never reported after that first day, and we thought that the issue was resolved. We love the fact that you have stayed in this same unit six years in a row and have now booked it again for year seven. Happiness is! We love that you have made this unit your home away from home. You are so right, this is the prime location to walk right out of your patio and down to the beach. We look forward to seeing you again next year! Sand Cay Beach Resort
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from O\'FALLON, MO

Beautiful view is not enough.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: After having stayed in five other Sand Cay units, this unit was sub par. The unit kitchen is mostly original and needs updating. Due the need of updating, the kitchen garbage can, without lid, sits in the living room. There is no room in kitchen for it. The bedrooms closets seem original with cracked mirrored doors that don't run on track. Patio furniture is unmatched scratched and torn. The unit floors need a good cleaning. We found this when we moved some furniture. After all this the unit has some nice updates, furniture, and the view is beautiful. As always the resort is beautifully kept from the pool all the way to the beach. As always highly recommended Sand Cay, just not this particular unit.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dawn H.

Great lication

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great staff great location wonderful complex.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

Dream Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My sister-in-law and I rented Condo #117 for a week. The condo was beautifully furnished and had everything we needed. We would definitely come back again.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2022
Unit 117 is absolutely beautiful. We are happy you had a great time. Hope to see you soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Larry W.

Unit 117

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Internet slow in unit 117 other than that everything was good.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from ., .

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had such a great time at Sand Cay. Loved the unit and it’s proximity to the beach. Had everything we needed fir our stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

As advertised!!

A perfect beach getaway! The view and location could not be better. Love the gulf view from the big window in the den and sliding glass doors. Appeared to be recently and completely Renovated. Great layout for relaxing, eating, and cooling off after a day at the beach and pool. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to be only steps away from the beach or pool. Friendly office staff and very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2021
David, thank you for the great review! We’re so happy you loved your experience and can’t wait to have you back for your next vacation. Hurry back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Great trip to Sand Cay. Second year in a row

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was perfect
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2021
Thank you for the great review! Hurry back!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from Glenview, IL

Love Sandcay but not the manager Lynne

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I love Sandcay. I have been oing since I was a kid and have taken my kids for over a dozen years. We decided last minute to head back for 5 days. Rented room 117 right on the gulf with an amazing view. Day 1 and 2 perfect - Day 3 I wake up to a huge machine in front of my room. Go talk to Lynne in the office and in a very dismissive way she tells me she'll look into it, that they are doing painting. Which I say fine but I explained to her that I only rented the gulfview so I could enjoy this view. They should have advised me to rent another room if there was to be painting on the building I was staying in. Needless to say this went on for the next 3 days. Machines, workman, every day. The team in the officed seemed empathetic but the manager never contacted me again to even apologize and express her care. Very disappointed in the way it was handled. The unit is gorgeous too bad the manager Lynn is nonresponsive and unprofessional> Stuff happens its how you handle it that makes the difference.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2021
Thank you for your review. At Sand Cay, our guest's satisfaction is our 1st priority. This is the reason that we had the crane and painters move as soon as possible once you had informed us. We are doing our best to move equipment around so guests are not too inconvenienced. You acknowledged when "signing" the rental agreement, you were aware of our painting project, as we are in the process of painting our buildings to keep your Sand Cay Beach Resort beautiful for years to come. We do apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding. We hope to see you in the future. Lyn Sorensen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Great Oceanfront Condo

Nicely remodeled unit with beach style furniture. Loved being so close to the ocean. Would not recommend if you are a light sleeper or prefer to sleep late because you can hear every footstep from the unit above. Otherwise all was great.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2020
Thank you for the review. Hope to see you soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay R.

Great place with a great view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved staying in Sand Cay. This is our 3rd summer trip here and this condo was the best one yet. We were pleasantly surprised when we walked into this condo because the pictures online were different than what the condo actually looked like. IT HAD JUST BEEN COMPLETELY REMODELED AND UPDATED!!! Our past two condos, although nice, are a bit outdated, but that doesn't bother us because Sand Cay is such a gem! Wonderful beach from property on a secluded stretch of beach.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Andrew M.

THINK TWICE ABOUT THIS PLACE

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As soon as we opened the door when we arrived there was a very distinct musty smell, I turned on the lights as it was 1am and dark, immediately several **** roaches scattered accross the floor. I managed to get one but who knows where the others were hiding. I kept this quiet from my family so as not to scare them the whole vacation. We were constantly bitten by other insects throughout our stay. The unit was not very clean so we spent a few hours next day cleaning and airing place out, and used 2 cans of air cleaner.For the price I paid for this place i expected a whole lot better and would definitely recommend going elsewhere.In fairness we have stayed in this complex before in other units and had only minor issues but this was the last time for us. "Who wants any kind of issues when on vacation"? My overall view is this place is very poorly managed.

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