10/10 Excellent
Melody C.
16 April 2019
Beautiful view of gorgeous blue water
Melody C.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2019
Entire home
Welcome To Paradise!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6134.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Longboat Key, FL
- Place, Longboat Key Beaches8 min walk
- Place, Beer Can Island11 min walk
- Place, Bradenton Beach1 min drive
- Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Welcome To Paradise!
Enjoy staying at this one of kind beach bungalow for your special occasions or just a family fun retreat. Built-in 1930, historical Florida charm, this adorable quaint home with lots of character has much to offer starting with the pristine water of the Sarasota bay just steps from the front door. Enjoy a morning coffee while looking out over the bay. Easy access to the quaint community beach and boat launch are great for a quick dip or going on a kayak adventure. It is a public boat ramp, so it can be busy at times, however, there is limited parking and people typically drop their boat in the water and go, we have found it fun to watch the people. We are also across the street from Mar Vista restaurant, extremely convenient for dinner, but has restaurant traffic. The noise ordinances on Longboat Key prohibits live music etc, so it stays fairly quiet. We continue to upgrade the property, but it does have its quirks due to age, for example, the switch in the bedroom closet turns on your living room lights. We personally love the little quirks of the past.
A shopping plaza, Avenue of the Flowers, is just down the road, offering a wine and liquor store, breakfast restaurant, bar, and pizza restaurant. High-quality Municipal Tennis Courts are nearby and a four-foot-wide sidewalk extends for most of Longboat Key with seven to eight miles for jogging, rollerblading, walking, and biking, and walking your dog. One can also walk Longboat beach for the same distance, and shelling is a favorite activity.
There are also bike lanes on both sides of Gulf of Mexico Drive for extreme bike riders. Longboat Key is a very upscale barrier island that is connected by bridges to Anna Maria Key to the North and St. Armand's Key and Sarasota to the South. Sarasota Airport is an easy 15-20 minute drive and Tampa International Airport is an hour's drive North.
Less than 2 miles from the famous and lovely St. Armand's Circle. Walk or take the Trolley or park in the many spaces provided.
We only rent our unit monthly, so please book an entire month or multiple months consecutively. BE SURE TO ONLY TRY TO RENT THROUGH THIS WEBSITE, AS WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED SOMEONE IS FRAUDULENTLY TRYING TO USE OUR VRBO NUMBER. If you email through vrbo, there will not be a problem as it will come directly to me, Dana Gerling, who you also can find as a local attorney in the community.
A shopping plaza, Avenue of the Flowers, is just down the road, offering a wine and liquor store, breakfast restaurant, bar, and pizza restaurant. High-quality Municipal Tennis Courts are nearby and a four-foot-wide sidewalk extends for most of Longboat Key with seven to eight miles for jogging, rollerblading, walking, and biking, and walking your dog. One can also walk Longboat beach for the same distance, and shelling is a favorite activity.
There are also bike lanes on both sides of Gulf of Mexico Drive for extreme bike riders. Longboat Key is a very upscale barrier island that is connected by bridges to Anna Maria Key to the North and St. Armand's Key and Sarasota to the South. Sarasota Airport is an easy 15-20 minute drive and Tampa International Airport is an hour's drive North.
Less than 2 miles from the famous and lovely St. Armand's Circle. Walk or take the Trolley or park in the many spaces provided.
We only rent our unit monthly, so please book an entire month or multiple months consecutively. BE SURE TO ONLY TRY TO RENT THROUGH THIS WEBSITE, AS WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED SOMEONE IS FRAUDULENTLY TRYING TO USE OUR VRBO NUMBER. If you email through vrbo, there will not be a problem as it will come directly to me, Dana Gerling, who you also can find as a local attorney in the community.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 pet maximum, under 40lbs each
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Longboat Key
Located in Longbeach Village, a neighbourhood in Longboat Key, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Longboat Key Beaches and Coquina Beach. Check out an event or a game at LECOM Park, and consider making time for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Beer Can Island - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Bradenton Beach - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
- Coquina Baywalk - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Leffis Key Preserve - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 5 min drive
- Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - 6 min drive
- Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Star Fish Company - 8 min drive
- Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Check-in
9.2/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lisa P.
22 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved It!
Lisa P.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Janice S., Salem, South Carolina, USA
11 March 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cottage
Janice S.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert G.
31 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable
Robert G.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H.
23 April 2017
Thank you once again this year!
Jennifer H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
10/10 Excellent
Amy H.
4 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise Found
Amy H.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022
8/10 Good
Amy S., Retired teacher
31 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Great location
Amy S.
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Richard H.
23 January 2019
Comfortable and convenient
Richard H.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kurt S., Inman
29 May 2017
Very comfortable original Longbeach home close to a beautiful white sand beach.
Kurt S.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Diane G., Rockville Centre
3 March 2017
Quaint cottage with great views and close to one of the best beaches
Diane G.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jessica R.
31 August 2016
Best vacation cottage ever....Adorable and the view is amazing Full Bay views and the passing boats!
Jessica R.
About the host
Hosted by Dana Gerling
Why they chose this property
We chose this property because of the charm and location. Being an active and busy family, we enjoy finding the peace and quite at this beautiful bungalow. Our daughters take joy playing in the nearby water/beach access and all of the nearby daily fun activities available to us.
What makes this property unique
Old Florida charm directly across the street from the bay. You can see dolphins jumping from your window and even throw in your line across the street at the pier. The home is truly a Florida treasure cottage!
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