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Living Room
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Living Room with Fireplace
Fireplace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic Longbeach Village Cottage - Private Home


All repairs since hurricanes are now complete.

'Sunny Side Up' is a restored beach cottage built in the 1950's located on the north end of Longboat Key in historic Longbeach Village. The feel of Old Florida with all the modern conveniences.

Wall Mounted Flat Screen HDTV

Wifi internet can take you from the Beach to the 'Home Away From Home Office' in a breeze. Secluded in a private lush tropical garden with outdoor deck patio, you can also 'Get Away from It All'.

'Sunny Side Up' is a short stroll from waterside dining at Mar Vista Restaurant and Pub and Shore where you can watch the dolphins feed. Just minutes away is St. Armands Circle for loads of shopping and dining fun. Have I mentioned gorgeous Whitney Beach is
just a short walk away? It is not uncommon to view dolphin and manatee if you watch carefully.

Built when they knew how to build featuring Gorgeous Southern Longleaf Pine Floors, Tongue and Groove paneling throughout, and large windows
to watch for peacocks.

3 Bedrooms with 1 King and 2 Twin over Full Bunk Beds

2 full bathrooms indoors - one updated with large step in shower, other has tub/shower

Flat screen HDTV

DVD Player

Secured WIFI Internet

Private Outdoor Shower

Newly Remodeled and Fully furnished kitchen with breakfast bar includes stainless appliances, cookware and dishware - opens to den featuring french doors.

Large outdoor deck area with table for six and lounge seating area by gas grill.

Attached garage/screened in outdoor dining area.

Full Sized Washer / Dryer.

We also provide Bikes, Beach Towels, Chairs and Umbrellas.

Outdoor activities abound with boating, fishing, kayaking, parasailing, jet ski, and bicycle rentals all nearby. Bike trails and sidewalks can take you the length of the island.

Just North over the bridge is Anna Maria Island with all its
restaurants and beach shops.
Heading South you are a short bike ride or 2 mile walk from Joan M. Durante Park, Recipient of '1998 Outstanding Ecosystem Restoration Award' with
winding plank trails overlooking Sarasota Bay and a great kids playground. Mote Marine Laboratory invites you to observe Florida sea life including dolphins, manatees, and seahorses.
Sarasota is just over the bridge from St. Armands Circle with theaters, opera, symphony, museums and art galleries, and, if you time it right, the Pittsburg Pirates train in nearby Bradenton.
Have I mentioned gorgeous Whitney Beach is just a short walk away?
Hope you can come and Enjoy!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
We require verification by Photo ID once the reservation is obtained.

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number RRR-00982.2023

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Longboat Key

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Longbeach Village, a neighbourhood in Longboat Key. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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 IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Beer Can Island - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Coquina Gulfside Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Coquina Baywalk - 1 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Star Fish Company - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Longbeach Village Cottage - Private Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Longbeach Village Cottage - Private Home?

As of 28 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Longbeach Village Cottage - Private Home on 4 April 2026 start from NZ$477, 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.

How much is parking at Historic Longbeach Village Cottage - Private Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Longbeach Village Cottage - Private Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Longbeach Village Cottage - Private Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Longbeach Village Cottage - Private Home located?

Located in Longbeach Village, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Jewfish Key and Longboat Key Beaches. Coquina Beach and Coquina Baywalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey K.

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

Longboat Key rental house

The rental house was very economical. It was not fancy, but close to everything (restaurants, coffee shops, and the beach. We enjoyed our time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

A pleasant house with a nice outdoor area

I stayed here with my family recently and enjoyed the comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen (though no dishwasher), and a backyard gas grill that worked well. The house is not on the beach, but it is close to a public beach and not far from grocery stores and other amenities. Frankly, we spent most of our time away from the property and at the beach, but this was a nice home base for us. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

sherri m.

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

Beach was beautiful

The location was great! We love Longboat The house has 2 out of 3 bedrooms are very hot. Kitchen very small hard to cook in and no dishwasher. It was a better house for long weekend not our 2 weeks stay. Owner very nice!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan N.

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

Labor Day Weekend

The cottage was immaculate and located minutes to a public beach that was beautiful and less crowded. After a day at the beach, we enjoyed being close to great restaurants, and a kitchen equipped with everything you need to put together a meal for a family. The new fire stick on the TV was a nice way to wind down. Finally, the linens and beds were fantastic !!! Finally, it was very nice to have a private garage to park the car. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate N.

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

Clean, comfortable, exactly as pictured

We had a lovely stay. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed to make our trip to LBK great. Walking distance to our family in the area and beaches. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jetta J.

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

Cute, quiet and comfortable!

An older cottage as was advertised, but well furnished. Comfortable beds and well equipped with most needs! Owners were responsive and accommodating. Neighborhood was quiet ..except for an occasional peacock. Close to several good restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Centrally Located Cottage in Bucolic Historic Village

We're LBK residents who needed a place to bugout while our home was being fumigated. It was also a work week so I wasn't certain a 'cottage in a historic village' would be equipped with the kind of WiFi to accommodate my work-from-home demands. I dare say the connection in the cottage is much better than what you'll get at the Longboat Key Resort. Besides that, we fell instantly in love with the place's unassuming size and unpretentious decor. It's charming, tranquil, private and accessible to the Whitney's and Shore's on the bikes—provided by the hosts. We've changed our attitude on the multi-million dollar, cookie-cutter modern mansions despoiling the island after a week's stay in something small yet with so much character and spirit. We would definitely find an excuse to spend a few nights there again even though we already have our own place on LBK.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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

Great vacation!

The property was cleaned and well stocked. Walking distance to the beach and pier. Great outdoor space and neighborhood for kids
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Treasured Island Retreat

This property is truly a treasure. Diana goes the extra mile to make sure guests are comfortable in the enchanting Longboat Key north end village. This very well maintained historical cottage is less common in what was the original fishing village of LBK because many of the original buildings are being replaced with new construction. This charming cottage is very clean with not only a well equipped kitchen, but everything you need for the beach, including beach bicycles to toodle to Whitney Beach! I hope to have the pleasure of staying here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

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

Nice experience

Property is on southern end of island which is a nice respite from the crowded northern end. Home was clean, roomy and had all required amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kahla J.

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

Cozy & Perfect Beach House

We absolutely loved and enjoyed our stay! We are already planning our return for next year! Communication with the Taylor’s was great. We arrived and had a smooth check in. The beach house is in a quite old Florida neighborhood that was perfect for our family, and we loved the old beach house feel and the stunning outside. We were minutes from everything which was a huge plus. I highly recommend to anyone but especially families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie B.

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

Family wedding trip

We had a great time at this home 1950's classic beach style. Great set up. We were visiting LBK for a family wedding. This home easily held several generations without being on top of on another. Out party was 5 adults 2 children. Owners were responsive and helpful. Instructions were straight forward. Home was close to several great beaches. The neighborhood peacocks were so neat. Nice fenced in yard for privacy. Beach supplies were all in places. Chairs, umbrellas, towels, and sand toys. Thank you! Parking for two vehicles was easy. The garage allowed for screened in relaxation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Wedding

The property was superbly “old Florida” - not new or flashy, but well appointed, super-comfy, and very convenient to everything. Loved the deck and surrounding flora. Had a great time and fully intend to rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

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

Great Stay!

We spent 7 nights at this location. The house is as described in the listing and everything was in working condition. The location was great; about a 3 minute drive/10 minute walk to a beach that hardly ever had anyone on it, a 4 minute drive to a great seafood restaurant (Marvista) and very close to all the restaurants and activities on Anna Maria Island. The house had good WiFi and a tv with good cable listings. There was also a good selection of games for all ages. Beach chairs, umbrellas and beach toys were also there for our use. Once you poke around the kitchen you will find just about everything you need to whip up a meal with. The neighborhood was quiet with very friendly neighbors. Even though we were asked to not open the windows (due to their age) the AC worked great and kept us comfortable the entire time - outdoor temps were in the 80s during our stay. Communication with the owners was excellent. They usually responded within 10-15 minutes both before and during our stay. All in all a great experience. We would highly recommend this place and we hope to return some day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

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

Cottage Unwind

Neighborhood, cozy, cottage walking distance to a un-busy beach. Very relaxing stay, well supplied home. Great support from the owner for any questions. Quiet neighborhood, a couple restaurants just a short walk away.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kari R.

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

Cute cottage

We had a fun stay in this historic LBK home. The beds were very comfortable and their was a lot of space. The walk to the beach was about 5 minutes-too far to carry chairs, a cooler, and an umbrella, but really nice for a morning stroll. The only disappointment is that the pictures showed 3 bikes, but there were only 2, so not enough for my family. Also, I was looking forward to lounging outside on the furniture but it wasn't there. There was a table with chairs but the rest of the furniture was gone. The house is older, but that is pretty clear from the description. The air worked great, and we had to turn on the heat on the final morning and it worked well too. Overall it was a very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Amie A.

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

Great location!

This property was perfect for our getaway with friends for a few days. Older bungalow that is close to the beach, great places to eat, access to other islands and things to do. Communication was great with the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Great owner

Diana was terrific responded to questions and texts immediately. The internet went down in the entire neighborhood temporarily because the cable company cut a cord that gave service to the neighborhood. Diana was extremely helpful and found me a friends office to use as I had an important webinar I had to deliver. The problem was not her fault but she went the extra mile to help. The property is within walking distance to the beach and three great restaurants. The beds were extremely comfortable. I would definitely recommend the property.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Joan D.

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

Poorly Maintained Property

This is the worse experience we have ever had with a VRBO property. If we had known the true condition of the property we would never have rent it. We spent our first 2 days trying unsuccessfully to find another rental. The condition of the property was totally unacceptable, including, all of the windows, frames and screens were extremely dirty; the screen door to the deck was broken and not useable; the wall of screens on one side of the garage were torn; the grounds were so unsightly that we cleaned them up; the outdoor furniture was so dirty that we had to scrub it before we could use it; the gas grill was so filthy it was not useable; we were told not to open windows so no fresh air except through one door with no screens; and the garbage disposal did not work. The owners and their alleged manager did not address any of these problems other than to clean up the yard after 7 days, offer to clean the grill that was not cleanable and offer to repair disposal by interrupting our vacation which we declined. Additionally, the owners did not provide essentials such as garbage bags, bar soap or adequate toilet paper and paper towels, all of which we had to purchase. The historic positive reviews of the property that we relied on do not apply to the current condition of the property. Chuck & Joan
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Terrific Stay

We love Longboat Key. This was our first visit to LBK Village and we'll definitely be coming back. The street and house are quiet and well cared for. Everything was just as expected. Great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Thank you

We enjoyed our stay @ this property! Great location, great house. We will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely space

We did not spend a ton of time in the property but it was in a great location on longboat and was extremely clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nilda S.

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

Another nice stay

Repeat stay at Long Beach Village. Comfortable accommodations & everything is close by--resturants, beach, shopping, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

KEVIN M.

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

Cute bungalow in Quiet neighborhood

We really enjoyed our stay in Longboat Key. The house is a bungalow on the smaller side, but we had plenty of space for 2 adults and 4 teens. The AC was cold and there were 2 refrigerators to stock up on food and drinks. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was adequately stocked. Just note that the Master BR does not have an ensuite, but that wasn't a problem for us. The 3 bikes and beach chairs came in handy for the short 5 min ride (or 15 min walk ) to the public beach. You can stop off at "Whitneys" on the way for a snack and cold beverage. The MarVista and Shore restaurants and public bay access is literally just around the corner. Diane was very responsive and communication was great. This area of Longboat Key is more residential and much quieter and less crowded than the beaches on Anna Maria Island. So, kick back relax and enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Gene T.

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

LBK

Close to dining and the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Taylor

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Jeff and Diana (owners) enjoy the beach, shopping, watching for dolphin and manatee and cycling. Unfortunately, we cannot live here full-time. We have personally managed this property for 15 years and are available by phone, text or email during you stay. We have repeat long term guests during the Winter who book off-line. Guest references upon request.

Why they chose this property

Restored Beach Cottage on quiet street. Love the historic neighborhood and proximity to our beautiful beach.

What makes this property unique

About a five minute walk to the beach access (Broadway Street) and three minute walk to docks at the Bay. Private Outdoor Shower can be used upon return from beach. Large Shaded Deck with Dining and Lounge Area with Propane Grill. Property is landscaped with wooden pathways.

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