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Host

9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6134 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Washer

Explore the area

Longboat Key, FL

Jewfish Key3 min walk
Coquina Beach3 min drive
Cortez Beach5 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)51 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

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.

Property manager

Dana Gerling

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

2 pet maximum, under 40lbs each

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We only rent monthly, please book the entire month or multiple months consecutively.

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

This holiday home is located in Longbeach Village, a neighbourhood in Longboat Key, and is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or Stardust Event Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

Jewfish Key - 3 min walk
Coquina Baywalk - 3 min drive
Coquina Beach - 3 min drive
Cortez Beach - 5 min drive
IMG Academy - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬6 min drive
‪Cortez Clam Factory - ‬10 min drive
‪Island Time Bar And Grill - ‬5 min drive
‪Shore LBK - ‬2 min walk
‪Oma Pizza & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome To Paradise! pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome To Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome To Paradise!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Welcome To Paradise! located?

Located in Longbeach Village, this holiday home 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).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

31 Jan 2024

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

Very enjoyable

Except for a few initial issues, we really enjoyed our stay. All issues were resolved promtley by the owner!

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

22 Apr 2023

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

Loved It!

Great location in Longboat Key! Convenient to everything. House is comfortable and stocked with all that you will need. Hosts is very responsive. Would stay again.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Janice S., Salem, South Carolina, USA

11 Mar 2023

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

Loved the cottage

We had a great stay. Loved the cottage, was very comfortable, and had everything we needed. Really enjoyed the front porch with the rocking chairs. Had coffee out there every morning, enjoying the view of the bay. Great communication with the host. Have rebooked for next year

Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

4 Mar 2022

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

Paradise Found

This property is a gem! The pictures don’t do it justice. From the moment we walked in, we were amazed by the 180 degree views of the bay. The thoughtfully placed recliners in front of the huge windows looking out to the water we’re enjoyed every day! The house is clean and had all of the necessities we needed! The kitchen is well stocked and we loved the built in dining table. Dana was a pleasure to communicate with and very responsive. We could not have been happier with this house and will be back one day for sure!

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Amy S., Retired teacher

31 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Great location

Older home in a great location. There’s a little beach right across the street on the intercoastal waterway if you don’t want to go to the big beach. It is also close to Whitney Beach and Coquina Beach. Also near quite a few great restaurants.

Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melody C.

16 Apr 2019

Beautiful view of gorgeous blue water

Loved our stay, the views of the bay are incredible from the living room and bedroom. Great historic town, beautiful beach at the end of the road.

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

23 Jan 2019

Comfortable and convenient

We loved staying at this house. The location was great with the beaches a few minutes away and the house had everything we needed. Very comfortable. We definitely will be staying there again.

Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S., Inman

29 May 2017

Very comfortable original Longbeach home close to a beautiful white sand beach.

Excellent location close to beach and bay. Great fishing dock. Bring the bicycles. Kayak in the bay. I always used the outside shower.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

23 Apr 2017

Thank you once again this year!

My son knocked the peacock off the sofa table and it broke. This happened when he put the foot rest out. Please let me know how to replace. I am hoping it was not something special for your family. We loved our stay and thank you for the use of your home

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diane G., Rockville Centre

3 Mar 2017

Quaint cottage with great views and close to one of the best beaches

We loved the location and the view especially at sunrise. The house has everything you need and was extremely spacious and well decorated. The fenced in yard was a plus for our dogs who enjoyed sitting outside with us. We loved loved the beach, the closest being a short walk and no crowds. The sunsets were amazing. We had a hard time leaving.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

31 Aug 2016

Best vacation cottage ever....Adorable and the view is amazing Full Bay views and the passing boats!

This family is just as sweet as the condo. I couldn't believe my luck in finding this bungalow. The yard is perfect for kids because it is fenced!! The owners have thought of everything. The restaurant Mar Vista was quaint and everyone was friendly. We loved that you can fish on the pier across the street. The beach has white sugar sand like Siesta Key. Unbelievable. Not a lot of crowds which is what I crave. I will be coming back again and again. Thank you for decorating and making this beach retreat so cute so I could refresh my soul! Much needed and very appreciated.

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!