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Unit #303 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front

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Property grounds
Interior
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Longboat Key, Fl
  • Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Coquina Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • IMG Academy
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Unit #303 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front

Welcome to paradise! Now is a great time to escape to the beach where you can destress in an environment that makes it easy to social distance and stay safe.
This popular Gulf Front unit has breathtaking views of the beach and Gulf from nearly every room! Cathedral ceilings and added windows make this unit exceptionally spacious and flooded with light. Extensive renovations have created a dramatic open concept kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. The large dining area is surrounded by windows and is perfect for watching the world-famous sunsets on Longboat Key. The master bedroom features a wall of windows looking directly out onto the Gulf. You will wake up to the sights and sounds of the waves lapping against the shore.
The unit sleeps 6 with a king bed in the master suite, twin beds in the guest bedroom and a pull-out couch in the living area. For your entertainment, flat screen televisions are located in the living room area and both bedrooms, and Frontier FIOS and WIFI. To provide a truly turnkey experience, the unit also contains collections of books, games, pool and beach toys, a portable crib, high chair, beach cooler and beach towels.
Your complete comfort and satisfaction is important to us, so we make sure our unit is continually updated. Recent 2020 additions include a new patio set, fresh new décor, and a luxurious new Tommy Bahama mattress and bedding in the master suite.
The complex features a heated pool, shuffleboard court, full tennis court and an immaculate private, white sandy beach. Other free guest amenities include a common laundry facility located next to the main office, outdoor barbeque grills, a picnic area overlooking the Gulf and plentiful chaise lounges on the beach.
The property is ideally located mid-key, close to a myriad of shops, restaurants, activities and museums. We are just a few miles from Mote Marine, St. Armand’s Circle, and the popular Bridge Street area on Anna Maria Island. Boat and bike rentals, kayak tours, parasailing, golf, fishing and so much more are all nearby. For meals, you can pick up groceries at Publix or gourmet takeout at Harry’s, both of which are just down the street. Or dine out at a wide array of restaurants right on the Key, including a beach bar and fine dining right next door at the Zota Beach Resort. Many casual restaurants are in the area, or you can opt for world class dining at the new Shore or Mar Vista restaurants on the north end of the island.
We look forward to welcoming you to our family, and hope you will enjoy the quaint and quiet family atmosphere of our boutique resort, which our guests tell us they prefer over the impersonal nature of a hotel. We hope you will return year after year and continue to make magical LBK memories!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Beach view

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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

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 first aid kit

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 Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and AMI Paddleboard Adventures are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Longboat Key, Fl

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jewfish Key - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Cortez Beach - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • IMG Academy - 24 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mean Deans Local Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Bonefish Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Unit #303 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front have a pool?

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

Is Unit #303 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unit #303 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unit #303 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unit #303 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key condo building is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Longboat Key Beaches and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cannons Marina. Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Donna C.

Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Resort was very nice. Location of the unit we stayed is was great. Unit it self needs some updating. Bathrooms were old. Vertical shades were all broken. Needs new furniture
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8/10 Good

Donna C.

Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Resort was very nice. Location of the unit we stayed is was great. Unit it self needs some updating. Bathrooms were old. Vertical shades were all broken. Needs new furniture
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4/10 Poor

William J.

Picturesaredeceiving

Rating Details: 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: satisfying and dissatisfied customer!!!
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8/10 Good

Jane L.

“Sweet” Suite 303

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: This was our third stay at Sand Cay Beach Resort. Same unit and same great view. Same time of year also, the place and pool and beach are practically empty. Sand Cay is conveniently located to restaurants and shopping (if that is your idea of a getaway). It seemed to us that the couches and rugs had been updated since last year. All the required amenities are included if you choose to stay in and cook. All with the view. Even observed the outdoor grills being used this year. Not that Sand Cay has control over this next reason we like staying here is the wild bunnies that are in the yard every morning and evening, the dolphins swimming by, and the sunsets when Mother Nature cooperates. These views are from the beach, the balcony or the large picture windows.
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8/10 Good

Ross R.

review of #303

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 views of the Gulf.Things that could be improved:-owner never answered questions; we had to call the resort for answers-on the balcony bar stools should be provided so one sit out there and see the water-toaster from a time before electricity was invented-TV's had to be explained by a staff member who had to spend first several hours to fix them, get new TV box; still one never worked- missing beach umbrella which was present in other suites.Nevertheless we would recommend #303 to friends, we had a great vacation
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

We’d Go Back!

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 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sand Cay! The master bedroom is huge and the large windows meant we could see the beach from almost anywhere in the condo. Loved that the 2nd bedroom had twin beds for our boys. I’m not sure it’d be possible to get any closer to the beach. We loved the pool too, which was large and never crowded. The condo was clean with expected amenities. We did have an issue with small bugs on the kitchen counter and had to call the office twice; they sent pest control right away and it solved the issue. Our rental also included beach toys and beach/pool towels. I would recommend counter height chairs on the balcony so you can still see the beach and ocean when sitting on the balcony. Also would LOVE in rental laundry, but we did take advantage of the laundry facilities on site. The walkways around the property are very nice and well kept as are all the grounds. If you hope to see sea turtles, their nests are everywhere around Sand Cay and one evening we saw a huge turtle on shore laying eggs and watched her crawl back into the tide. Overall, we’d go back to Sand Cay and recommend it to friends and family.
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2/10 Terrible

Shelley B.

Disappointing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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: if it wasnt paid and traveled with my elderly mom, i would have went some place else! Dirty and bug infested, my elderly mom was so nervous, we tried to stay out of unit as much as possible. The view was the best thing, very stressful vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

thomas s.

Annual vacation getaway

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: The rental experience at sand cay is always so easy with pleasant people at the front reception desk. They tend to you problems quickly without hesitation. Great service
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10/10 Excellent

Suzie B., Evansville, Indiana

Wonderful Condo!

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 had a wonderful week at Sand Cay! We have loved vacationing at Sand Cay for many years, and this week did not disappoint! The location of 303 is amazing...with beautiful views! We really liked this condo- it was very comfortable, nicely decorated, fully equipped, and had everything needed for a wonderful vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Another wonderful 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: We look at Sand Cay as our home away from home. We have gotten to know some of the other guests and the staff and it is a clean and lovely place for a getaway.

8/10 Good

Margy G.

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

Long Boat Stay

Spectacular views. Condo and grounds immaculate. Bathrooms and closets could be updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

William c.

Beautiful location

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: The staff is amazing. The grounds are beautiful. Our unit-303- had carpeting that was worn and filthy as was the living room furniture. We enjoyed our stay but expected nicer furnishings at this price point. The grounds a common areas were beautifully maintained as was the pool area. It is a shame the owner does not take more care of her unit.
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10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

Vacation 3030

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: Very nice unit near the shuffle board court. Great access to the beach and we enjoyed the pickle courts!

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

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

Great family beach week

Great place, great location and longboat key never dissapoints. The only thing needed is an updated mattress on the pullout couch since we were not able to use that as advertised, but it’s an easy fix.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lavennia B.

Awesome 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: When we walked into the room and saw the awesome view of the beach, it was magnificent. We stood there in awe. Toured around all the rooms then begin unpacking to go to the beach and play with monster trucks and then the water with our grandson. we all had such a good time we didn’t want to leave. We’re already planning to visit again this summer, so relaxing, so refreshing so much fun thank you Sand Cay for helping us with each visit that we returned to see you till again my friends. Thank you again.
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8/10 Good

Sand Cay 303

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As advertised the view was wonderful, master bed is comfortable, layout is very accessible for the size of the unit, the kitchen seemed adequately equipped, though a disposable scrub sponge as part of the welcome packet would be helpful. However, the couch/loveseat combo is beyond end of life. The couch went unused for sitting the entire week and we had to fold up all of the extra bedding in the unit to top the pull out mattress to make it sleepable. I've owned a coastal rental unit in the past and understand the expenses involved, but at this point the couch has to be addressed. It's a possible deal breaker for future stays for us.
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6/10 Okay

Suzanne B.

Great view of the water

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented 5 condos over Mother's Day weekend. The stay was wonderful because of time spent with family, beautiful water, and great location to the beach. But the staff was NOT the least bit accommodating with the check-in process and it started our weekend off on a really sour note for all. If you arrive early DO NOT expect to access your room before 3:00 pm - even if it's been sitting empty for the previous 2-3 nights. We've stayed at a lot of places on LBK over the years & will go back to them in the future as a result of Sugar Cay's ridiculous check-in policy/procedure. Unit 303 bedroom carpet is old & disgusting. Ants everywhere in the kitchen, but fully loaded for all your cooking needs. Great balcony view of water, but dirty/sandy floor that was overlooked for cleaning. Old & worn LR furniture, high chair had food (or worse) still crusted on it. Definitely not updated in a while. Charcoal grills - really should be updated to gas. They charge you a $165 cleaning fee, but instruct you to remove sheets, pile towels up, sweep floor, run dishwasher etc.
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie C., Indianapolis, USA

Another awesome week on Longboat Key!!

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: We returned to LBK and Sand Cay for the 9-10th time-truly a beautiful beach resort and always so calm and peaceful! We will continue to visit when a week of rest and relaxation is needed as well as a beach fix!!
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10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Perfect!

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 have stayed at Sand Cay for many years now and I wouldn't consider staying anywhere else. Everything about it is perfect. It is beautifully maintained and the staff is super efficient and very friendly. It's our home away from home.
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10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

East beach access

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: The rental was nicely appointed, clean, and comfortable. Beach access was close and the view was amazing.

10/10 Excellent

rachael e.

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

Best view!!!

Really enjoyed our stay here! The view was fantastic! Beautiful view of the beach from kitchen, living room, master bedroom and balcony. The kitchen is nice and updated but bedrooms and bathrooms in desperate need of updating. Didn't really effect my enjoyment though! The resort staff very nice, friendly and helpful. Laundry facilities were great, even better they are free! We plan to return to same unit!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Sand Cay

This was our second visit. Very nice condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

Unit 303 Sand Cay Resorts

Sand Cay Resorts is well maintained. Conveniently located to St Armand, Sarasota, and surrounding areas with restaurants and amenities. Unit 303 has a spectacular view of the Gulf of Mexico. Was able to observe the sunset from either the beach or from several locations inside the unit, the balcony, the dining area or the master bedroom. The unit had everything a family could possibly need. Kitchenware, televisions and DVRs, beach toys and supplies and puzzles and games. Even a few books. During our stay, the resort wasn't very crowded which also made our experience more enjoyable. Most days the pool was empty except for us and it was pleasantly warm (82 degrees according to the in-room manual). One of our biggest surprises was the hot water and pressure, both were in abundance. The only issues which didn't prevent us from enjoying ourselves, were minimal, the tv and cable box in the master bedroom were not connected (the chest of drawers was heavy and awkward to move out) but again not a big deal. The two sofas and the two carpets have seen a lot of use, wear and tear and are need of replacement, again not a deal breaker. There was no outside distracting noises. Very peaceful! We would visit there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

William H.

Great place

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: Great place to stay but I would choose another unit next timeThis unit really needs to be updated and beds need to be replaced
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10/10 Excellent

repeat visit

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: This is our favorite place to stay in Florida. This was our third stay. The beach and property are amazing. We love the relaxed atmosphere. We are already planning our next visit.

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