Would highly recommend this property! Beautiful location, condo unit, beach! No need to leave if you don’t want to. Everything you need is right there! Communication was first class, you need anything just ask! If we return would definitely stay here again or at another of Jim’s properties! Thank you for a memorable week with family!!

This was a beautiful rental. Great views and on the beach! Loved it! Jim is a great host and very accommodating to our needs. Thanks Jim. We will def be coming back!

Nice property. Property, beach, and Longboat Key area all are quiet with few people around which we loved. Beautiful beach that’s great for taking long walks.

Great family beach and awesome CLEAN unit!!!! The water was clear to the ocean floor even when the water was over my head. Great restaurants nearby and great host. No complaints!!! Will be coming back here every year!

STAYED MAY 2023. I LIVE IN FL. I GO TO THE BEACH ON VACATION 2 / 3 TIMES A YEAR. I HAVE STAYED IN DIFFERENT CONDOS OVER THE YEARS. ON DIFFERENT BEACHS. THIS UNIT #503 IS ONE OF THE BEST. VERY CLEAN 100% OCEAN VIEW. YOU CAN SEE DOWN THE BEACH IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE WATER IS CRYSTAL CLEAR. THE CONDO IS REALLY DECORATED NICE. LIKE A TOP-OF-THE-LINE RESORT.BEDS ARE VERY COMFORTABLE LIKE THE REST OF THE FURNITURE. ALL FURNISHING ARE OF TOP QUALITY NOTTINHG CHEAP HERE. LOTS OF PARKING SPACES.

We arrived 3 hours before our check in time, I texted Owner Jim to see if we could check in early. He replied right away and had his cleaning crew arrive early to clean the condo. Beautiful updated condo. Location excellent would definitely rent from Jim again. We had a wonderful time. Highly recommend. Laura S

Paradise for a week on a beautiful stretch of turquoise water and sand, mostly due to our unit’s owner, Jim’s, attention to decor, furnishings, kitchen paraphernalia (I cook) and total unit cleanliness. His follow up communication was both timely and precise. I’m a stickler for details and his attention to details surpassed my expectations. We will most definitely return.

Very clean, awesome view of the ocean, easy check in/out. Highly recommend!

We had a great time. Longboat Key is now our favorite destination. The veaches were beautiful and not crowded. The water was crystal clear. We saw an abundance of wildlife. Our condo was very clean and well appointed with a great view and our host, Jim Zilli ,was awesome. He made the process easy, offered great tips and was in constant communication to make sure we had a great stay. Thanks Jim.

Great experience! Really loved the area

Very informative and helpful 👍

We loved our stay at this property. Everything was above our expectations- from the condition of the unit to the awesome location right on the beach to amazing views. Jim went above and beyond making sure we had what we needed, provided recommendations for the area and was a great host. Can’t go wrong with this unit. We’ll definitely return!

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at this condo right on the beach. Zilli Tower 503 is on the top floor of this small resort, and the floor to ceiling windows provided a beautiful view each day. I loved opening the slider doors as soon as we woke up and hearing the gulf-immediate sense of relaxation. This unit overlooks the small lawn, two pavilions for guest use (important to us because I don’t want to spend hours in the sun), and then nothing but views of the private beach and the water. We walked along the beach everyday and this intimate resort seemed to have the best beach access-just walk out your door and it’s there. The unit itself was roomy for us, clean, attractively decorated, had everything we needed, and the beds were very comfortable. Jim, the owner sent out a packet with all the information needed to enjoy a stay on Long Boat Key as well as lots of suggestions of what to do and see and where to eat on LBK and in the Sarasota area if you want to do more than relax on the beach. We went to several of the suggested attractions and restaurants and enjoyed them all. He also texted a day or two after arrival to see if all was perfect. It was.

Great view of the gulf. It had everything we needed. Jim is very attentive and accommodating as a host. We would definitely return to stay here.

Longboat Key was a new destination for us. WE are sold, Jim was a great host, the property has amazing views, we updated and easy to get to the beautiful beach.

Great location and beautiful view.

We loved our stay. The view was wonderful (we spent a lot of time on the balcony complete with brand new, comfy furniture). The condo was super clean, the grounds well maintained by a nice staff. Host Jim Z went above and beyond in communications and fixed a very minor problem within the hour. You can’t find a better value on Longboat. We look forward to a return visit.

The property was clean and the beds were very comfortable. It was stocked with everything we needed for our stay. It had a great view from the balcony. The beach was beautiful. The only downside was the hotel was having some repair work at the time that we had to maneuver around on the main level. Which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. Other than that we enjoyed our stay immensely.

We loved our stay in Long Boat Key! Jim’s condo was just as promised.. perfect! Jim was spot on with all his restaurant recommendations and other suggestions for entertainment. My husband and I can’t wait to return

Jim was awesome. The condo was beautiful and the view was amazing!!!

The beaches on Longboat Key are some of the best Florida has to offer. The Turtle Crawl property was possibly constructed in the 1970’s and consists of one main building (floors 1-5) and over time numerous detached rental structures have been added. The property’s gulf coast location is “primo”! I recommend the structures on the property be ascetically remodeled to maintain the architectural standards for a property located on Longboat Key. The week I visited, exterior stucco repairs were in progress on the main structure. However, construction workers were not present during my stay. To acquire keys to the unit, you must enter the property’s front office. The office space hasn’t been updated & looks a bit unorganized and haphazard. The staff was friendly & helpful enough. To access the upper floors of the building, there is an operable elevator, but the floor buttons can be contrary. Be patient or take the stairs. Upon entering the unit as advertised, it is decorated tastefully and has an impeccable 5th floor view! A few yards below, the property has wonderful beach accessibility. The unit offers amenities such as beach umbrellas, ice chests & beach towels for guest’s use. I found these items very helpful. The unit is advertised to accommodate 6 people. However, after my stay, I would reevaluate the 1-bedroom unit to accommodate no more than 2-adults and 2-small children. The bedroom’s square footage is too small to accommodate 2-queen beds. Therefore, there is no room to walk around the beds or adequately access the closet. A kingsize bed would better accommodate the space offered. The mattresses are ‘saggy’ and are in need of an upgrade for comfort. There is a sleeper sofa available, I suspect it would be best for 2-small children vs adults. The kitchen is equipped adequately except, it does not have a dishwasher. There is plenty of hot water when taking a shower. It’s close to scalding temperature…I’d consider turning down the water heater. Do take caution if traveling with small children. One security concern, the lock on the sliding glass patio door is ‘persnickety’ and the latch doesn’t engage well. This requires some maintenance. The HVAC filter was dirty and in need of a change. Overall, the unit did not appear as being Covid clean or sanitized. During our stay, we incurred a cleaning fee, so I have standards and expectations. I I recommend cleaning inspections between guest’s scheduled stays.

Very comfortable beds, very responsive owner gave us tips on where to eat while there too! Perfect week visiting our son in Sarasota! Close to everything! Beachfront was awesome and quiet, plenty of chairs to use, umbrellas, towels! Pool was nice too. We will be back!!! Loved it!!

In addition to having the best owner/manager we could hope for (Jim Zilli/Zilli Management), the top floor unit is nicely appointed, very clean and has a perfect view of the private beach and the ocean. Having two comfortable queen beds in the bedroom is wonderful (especially in the event of a sunburn 🙂). We can’t wait to return. Thank you again, Jim.

You cannot go wrong renting any of Jim Zilli’s properties! First class in every way! Thank you Jim for all of the information 😎 we’ll be repeat customers for life!

This beautiful condo sit on a lovely beach a short distance from the Gulf of Mexico. Great place to sit on balcony and view the sunsets. Inside everything is first class. Beautifully decorated and offering everything you need to have a great vacation The owner stays in contact with you throughout your stay sending you places to eat and thing to do in the area. If any problems come up he deal with them promptly, always thinking of the next group that will come in after your visit. When I left several shirts in the closet on check out, I called him and he contacted the cleaners and had them sent to me so I wouldn’t have to make a trip back to get them. We’ll definitely be back. Loved this Condo

Jim is an amazing host and had everything under control when we would message him . The things we needed, he got right to us! Even though our stay wasn’t the best bc of an urgent care visit, he made it simple. Would come back every time I come to Sarasota !

The condo as beautiful! The beach was amazing! The host was terrific and very helpful! This was just a great place to really get away!

We couldn’t have been more pleased with choosing this property for our vacation. It was five-star all the way. The condo was beautiful, quiet and well equipped. The decor was contemporary and sophisticated. Nothing was overlooked. Above all, it had a 180 degree view of the gulf, fronted by a large private beach. Never were there more than a dozen groups of couples and families on the beach at any time. From our 5th floor unit we felt we had the best of everything, including the most beautiful sunsets we’ve seen anywhere. Our host Jim went above and beyond in every measure. He was caring, helpful and always responsive. His goal was to make us customers for life, and he succeeded. Can’t wait to go back.

We couldn’t have been more pleased with choosing this property for our vacation. It was five-star all the way. The condo was beautiful, quiet and well equipped. The decor was contemporary and sophisticated. Nothing was overlooked. Above all, it had a 180 degree view of the gulf, fronted by a large private beach. Never were there more than a dozen groups of couples and families on the beach at any time. From our 5th floor unit we felt we had the best of everything, including the most beautiful sunsets we’ve seen anywhere. Our host Jim went above and beyond in every measure. He was caring, helpful and always responsive. His goal was to make us customers for life, and he succeeded. Can’t wait to go back.

My husband, daughter, and I just enjoyed a fantastic stay at "The Penthouse." Jim has a lovely condo that was very comfortable, had a beautiful view, and everything we needed for our weeks vacation. Jim was a gracious host and very easy to work with. The minute we arrived we felt like we were in paradise! Our weeks stay was everything we expected. Just wonderful. Thank you Jim! We can't wait to return!

My husband, daughter, and I just enjoyed a fantastic stay at "The Penthouse." Jim has a lovely condo that was very comfortable, had a beautiful view, and everything we needed for our weeks vacation. Jim was a gracious host and very easy to work with. The minute we arrived we felt like we were in paradise! Our weeks stay was everything we expected. Just wonderful. Thank you Jim! We can't wait to return!

My wife and I have vacationed in the Anna Maria / Longboat Key area for years. I have to say, this was the best unit we have ever rented. From the 5th story incredible view, our condo was beautifully decorated and came with everything you need. It was extremely clean too. The owner really cares and it shows. He even sends a text to personally make sure everything is perfect. That's a first for any place we have ever rented. We will rent again for sure.