Longboat Key Beachfront - Beautifully Updated with Prime Location
About this condo rental
Situated in Longboat Key, this charming condo for $215 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Come enjoy this beautiful beachfront condo! Completely renovated and updated,, this condo is located at the desirable north end of Longboat Key on one of the most beautiful beaches on the West Coast: white sand, shells, no crowds. The complex has only 64 units in four, 2-storey buildings; all units have their own private outside entrance. This unit is on the second floor where the ocean views are spectacular, including gorgeous sunsets. The condo is done in soothing beach colors (light yellow, blue, white and coral). The living area and master have mirrored walls, enhancing the views, and both open onto a large screened lanai. The living area has a queen sleeper sofa, love seat, chair and ottoman. There is a large TV with DVD. The dining has a table that will seat 10 and a buffet/server. There is colorful art throughout. The kitchen opens onto the dining area to give a light, open feeling. There is a small den off the kitchen with a full-size sleeper sofa and a closet with washer and dryer. Completely furbished, the kitchen has service for 12, many serving dishes and extra appliances including a Keurig coffee maker and an electric wok. The master suite has a king bed, dresser and a flat screen TV. Open the sliding doors to listen to the ocean, or close the room-darkening blinds if you want to sleep late. There are both a dressing area and a bathroom with shower off the master suite as well as a walk-in closet. New cabinets and granite counters can be found in both bathrooms. The second bedroom has twin beds, a single sleeper chair, a flat screen TV and its own complete bath. The beachfront pool can be accessed from the beach or the parking area and there are 2 tennis courts across the street for the exclusive use by Cedars West residents and guests. A barbeque grill is available on site. (Please note that the Cedars West Condominium Association does not permit rentals for fewer than TWO WEEKS). Longboat Key is close to both Bradenton and Sarasota, one of the cultural centers of the West Coast. Activities abound for everyone. Nearby are fine and casual dining, golf, parasailing, diving, kayaking, theater, movies, opera, night life. Kids can have fun at Jungle Gardens, Mote Marine or playing miniature golf. Go deep sea fishing and cook your catch in your own kitchen. Plan a morning shopping in the upscale shops on St Armand's Circle and have lunch at the Columbia or another of St Armand's fine restaurants. Rent a bike or take the free trolley up to Bradenton Beach to have a beachfront meal. This is the place for you if you are looking for a relaxing and fun stay at the beach. Keywords: Beachfront, Beach, Longboat Key, Cedars West, Gulf Coast, quiet, calm, waterfront, tennis, Pool
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Longboat Key, FL
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(33 Reviews)
5.0
Carol's condo was beautiful with a view of the ocean, and fully stocked for everything a family would need for two weeks on Longboat! We have never stayed in a unit where every appliance and every utensil you could ever imagine was there and in perfect condition. Thanks for everything Carol.
5.0
Great Location on the beach
5.0
The property was wonderful,the grounds were lovely and very well kept,the pool and sea were amazing .we would recommend this property and would happily go back
4.0
The location was excellent in that it was quiet and less congested on the beach. The lanai had a wonderful sea breeze that msde it such a pleasure to sit out there and enjoy the gulf view.
5.0
This is a great location. You are close to all the fun spots; the beach, St Armand’s, Cortez and Anna Marie Island.
5.0
My wife and I had a fun 2 weeks at this Longboat Key condo. First, our hostess Carol was wonderful. She was very responsive and friendly. It was our first time on Longboat Key, and the info she provided about restaurants and activities was very helpful. It was clear why she is a Premier Hostess!
The condo itself is in a great location at roughly mid-Island (or mid-Key!). We had beautiful sunsets and the condo is right on the beach, so we enjoyed many long walks on the shore. We also spent some time at the heated pool, even enjoying a dip in the water on a couple of the warmer days.
The condo is in walking distance to Harry's, which we really enjoyed and found very convenient. Harry has a small grocery store, a fabulous restaurant and a gourmet shop - - we made use of all 3. Harry's is one of the top restaurants on the Longboat Key. If you want to eat back at the condo but not cook from scratch, they have wonderful gourmet take out (as well as deli items) at the Gourmet shop.
The condo itself has plenty of room and was very comfortable. The kitchen was well appointed with everything we needed to make breakfast and lunch, and a couple of dinners on the few nights we didn't go out. The Lanai is spacious number of cushioned chairs.
The internet connection worked great for some business meetings and it was easy to use the TV to access Netflix etc.
It was a fun 2 weeks and we would stay there again the next time we're in Longboat Key.
5.0
We stayed at Carols condo in December 2021 had such a great experience we booked again 2022 and increased a week.. This condo is a great location in walking distance to several delicious restaurants, bike rental store, etc… would book again in the future.
5.0
Condo has everything you need for a great stay. The owner Carol was very responsive. Sunset view from unit is incredible.
5.0
Had a wonderful time vacationing on Longboat Key. The condo was spacious, comfortable, very well furnished and had everything one could possibly need on vacation. Carol is a wonderful host and has thought of everything that you might need or want while staying in her condo.
She’s also thought about everything that you may need to know about while staying in her lovely condo and has put it all together in an organized book. She provides so much information about the area and it’s very helpful. We kept referring back multiple times to her guest info book during our stay.
Longboat Key has some of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen and the condo is just steps away from viewing them on the beach.
I highly recommend this condo and host.
5.0
Beautiful condo on the beach
Had a wonderful time vacationing on Longboat Key. The condo was spacious, comfortable, very well furnished and had everything one could possibly need on vacation. Carol is a wonderful host and has thought of everything that you might need or want while staying in her condo.
She’s also thought about everything that you may need to know about while staying in her lovely condo and has put it all together in an organized book. She provides so much information about the area and it’s very helpful. We kept referring back multiple times to her guest info book during our stay.
Longboat Key has some of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen and the condo is just steps away from viewing them on the beach.
I highly recommend this condo and host.
5.0
Great place for a Longboat Key vacation!
A lovely and very well equipped condo located on a beautiful beach!
Carol, the host, was very accommodating.
We look forward to renting this property in the future.
5.0
Holiday stay
First time in longboat key for Xmas and new yrs, I was looking for nice location , small complex. Weather was great , location was walking distance to several restaurants. Carol , the owner answered any questions and had a beautiful condo.
5.0
The condo was spacious, light and colorful. The kitchen was fully supplied. The view is spectacular! There are a few restaurants that are close by which are fantastic. The beach was beautiful and so was the pool. I would recommend this property. Enjoy!
5.0
Slice of heaven
The condo was spacious, light and colorful. The kitchen was fully supplied. The view is spectacular! There are a few restaurants that are close by which are fantastic. The beach was beautiful and so was the pool. I would recommend this property. Enjoy!
5.0
The condo was very clean. Beautiful setting. Carol had everything you would ever need to make your stay more enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your beautiful condo. The ocean view from the lanai was very peaceful. Loved every minute of it.
5.0
Vacation at Longboat Key
The condo was very clean. Beautiful setting. Carol had everything you would ever need to make your stay more enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your beautiful condo. The ocean view from the lanai was very peaceful. Loved every minute of it.
5.0
The condo is great and well-maintained. It’s more spacious than it appears on the pictures. We liked the kitchen, dining room, and a screened porch. The location is perfect for those who like to avoid crowds, especially in this situation. Access to the beach is private and there are only a few people (residents) on the beach. We like home meals so we cooked all the time, and the kitchen is well-equipped for that. Communication with Carol was very efficient and she kindly provided valuable advice about local attractions. We loved our stay and did not want to leave!
5.0
Spacious condo with a great view and access to a secluded beach
The condo is great and well-maintained. It’s more spacious than it appears on the pictures. We liked the kitchen, dining room, and a screened porch. The location is perfect for those who like to avoid crowds, especially in this situation. Access to the beach is private and there are only a few people (residents) on the beach. We like home meals so we cooked all the time, and the kitchen is well-equipped for that. Communication with Carol was very efficient and she kindly provided valuable advice about local attractions. We loved our stay and did not want to leave!
5.0
Xmas break
A most enjoyable Xmas vacation spent watching the sunsets .
Great clean and practical accommodation giving one of our most enjoyable trips to date.
5.0
Spacious, quiet place
Easy to book. The condo had all the accessories we needed which was great. Overall we had a great stay, would recommend to anyone
5.0
Condo is well equipped with all you need for a stay at the beach with family and friends. Longboat Key is a beautiful beach and this condo is comfortable and bright. We spent a wonderful vacation there our second in this unit. We will be back for sure!
5.0
Second year to stay in this comfortable, bright and cheerful unit! Love Longboat Key!
Condo is well equipped with all you need for a stay at the beach with family and friends. Longboat Key is a beautiful beach and this condo is comfortable and bright. We spent a wonderful vacation there our second in this unit. We will be back for sure!
5.0
A very peaceful and pleasant place to stay.
This is a wonderful condo. We usually come to Longboat Key for 2 or 3 months. This year we stayed in March and April. This the best condo we ever stayed at on Longboat Key. It was very clean, spacious, well furnished and just a very bright and cheerful place with a great view of the Gulf from the well appointed lanai. We will definitely return.
5.0
This is a bright condo overlooking the beautiful gulf waters. The screened porch is a great place to have lunch, or just sit and look at the view. The north end of Longboat Key is much less crowded than other parts of the island. The condo is well equipped, with everything you need for a week, or a month. Furniture inside is comfortable, and there are plenty of chairs and other equipment for the beach. Take a chair to the beach at sunset and enjoy the beautiful sight!
5.0
Cheerful Condo on Uncrowded Beach
This is a bright condo overlooking the beautiful gulf waters. The screened porch is a great place to have lunch, or just sit and look at the view. The north end of Longboat Key is much less crowded than other parts of the island. The condo is well equipped, with everything you need for a week, or a month. Furniture inside is comfortable, and there are plenty of chairs and other equipment for the beach. Take a chair to the beach at sunset and enjoy the beautiful sight!
5.0
Nice
We had a great time. The apartment has all the amenities is real y confortable and is located in front of the beach. Their owners are excellent people. We are already counting the days to return next year.
5.0
Met all our expectations and then some.
Our two week stay in this condo at Cedars West was delightful. The unit is comfortable and extremely well equipped. We drove, so I took many things with us; many we did not need. The beds are comfy, the lanai is great, the sunsets spectacular and the ice maker is beyond adequate, ( a big deal for us) Everything is easily accessible from the location, north or south. There are many delightful places to eat and enjoy close by. The landscaping and maintenance at Cedars West is lovely, so well manicured. Peaceful, quiet, safe & secure, endless beach and so private. We also have been vacationing in the Sarasota area for 25 years. This is the best acomodations we've ever had. We definitely intend to go again.
5.0
Larry and Sherry
we have been vacationing on LBK for over 25 years and this condo was by far the best unit we have rented. The unit is tastefully decorated and was well stocked. We loved the lay out, the view, and the complex location. We are tennis players and bikers and LBK is a perfect spot for both. The beach can't be beat!
5.0
A high quality, peaceful, stay at Cedars West, LBK
WHAT WE ENJOYED MOST
Peaceful location and the well appointed, clean well equipped Apartment. Also the excellent heated Swimming Pool AND the proximity of the Beach.
WOULD WE RECOMMEND OR RETURN?
Yes we would be pleased to return in the future should our Travels take us to the LBK area. We would have little hesitation in recommending the Apartment to friends and relatives.
LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Greatly enjoyed the food at Harry's Continental Kitchen which is also very much more attractive inside for Dinner than one might expect from the outside. We also sampled Euphemia Hayes which was excellent albeit more expensive. We also sampled a few further afield Restaurants both for dinner and lunch and we were not disappointed - the choice is plentiful.
SUITABILITY FOR OUR NEEDS
As my wife was - prior and initially - suffering from a sore lower back - the very comfortable King Sized Bed and peaceful nature of the Apartment location assisted greatly in completing a recuperation for her and the 2 week stay at Cedars West was just what we needed!
SERVICE FROM THE OWNER
Carol,was most helpful when Booking and with the Key Arrangements at the start and finish. Carol,has also prepared a comprehensive Owners Guide which she e-mails ahead of the visit and leaves in book form at the Apartment together with the Local Condo Rules - most helpful. Carol proved to be most flexible and diligent throughout.
5.0
Wonderful stay!
We had a wonderful time on Longboat Key and were very pleased with this condo! The beds are very comfortable and the views from the master and living room were beautiful! The blackout blinds made it very easy to sleep in on the days we wanted to be lazy. Evenings were spent on the screened porch (very comfy furniture) listening to the waves and watching the sun set.
I usually clean upon arrival, but there was no need as this home was very clean and well organized. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking and it was wonderful having a washer and dryer in the unit! You will love the layout as well. I would definitely recommend this condo!
Thanks so much, Carol, for being such a pleasure to work with in planning our vacation!
Steve and Lisa
5.0
wonderful on the beach condo
This condo had everything!...a view, white sand , clear gulf water. It was fully equipped with everything you could need- beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys etc. You could not ask for more.
5.0
Excellent Vacation
My family and I just returned from two weeks.......the property exceeded our expectations. Carol was great at answering my questions and reassuring me that the property had everything we needed, as this was my first time in using VRBO. I would highly recommend this property for families and couples. We saw manatees, dolphins and stingrays!!
We will be back!
5.0
The Nelson's
Perfect location and property accomodations for a week in Florida, the only thing negative was not being able to stay several more weeks. Comfortable beds, well equiped, very clean and views to die for. Location couldn't be better on Longboat key with everything close but also with a private and quiet feeling atmosphere. Walk directly to the beach and enjoy a fantastic day in the sun and water. The pool water temperature was not short of perfect. I would recommend this property to anyone. Want to go to the mountains, visit my property at vrbo property id 60504.
5.0
LOVELY LIVING ON LONGBOAT
More than words, we offer the best reference – we extended our stay when we had the chance! More time here, at this extremely comfortable, convenient, crisply furnished condo was just what we wanted. It’s a little sanctuary overlooking a garden and the Gulf, but close to all the amenities of St. Armand’s - dining and shopping - as well as great restaurants and cultural offerings in Sarasota. Cedars West is also near Harry’s Market/Deli/Restaurant, a nature preserve, and a brand new Publix -- all on the island. You’d surely enjoy your stay here.
5.0
Cedars West Vacation
My family and I highly recommend this lovely property. Indeed, it is newly renovated with upscale granite in the kitchen and bathrooms, new appliances and bamboo flooring, updated furniture, and was well appointed. We spent 5 weeks there and enjoyed each sunrise and sunset, either on the beach or from the unit's lanai facing the Gulf of Mexico. The listing description was accurate and the photos didn't truly give you the full benefit of how lovely the unit is. The unit was spotless when we arrived and contained all the amentities of your own home. The owner was extremely helpful and provided all the pertinent information required to comfortably settle in and focus on the beauty of Longboat Key,Sarasota and surrounding areas. Depending on the time of the year you visit, we enjoyed the Sarasota Chalk Festival, several Fall Festivals, and most of all, took full advantage of the miles of while sand with lots of sun, fishing, biking, walking, tennis and partaking any many delicious meals prepared by the multitude of local restaurants. Only a five minute walk from the condo, is a wildlife preserve which offers walking trails in which you can see many native birds, flowers, crabs, fish and enjoy being outdoors. We enjoyed the Starfish Restaurant, Fire and Stone Pizza, Lazy Lobster and Dockside for a yummy grouper sandwich.
As my husband and I love to fish, bike and play tennis - we were very content. Cedars West is an attactive property with direct access to the beach and a nice heated pool to enjoy if you like a diversion. A truly relaxing vacation.
5.0
Two Retirees
We spent several weeks in this very nice 2nd floor unit. The decor is fresh and beachy. The kitchen is well-equipped, with plenty of ice available from the in-the-door refrig dispenser. It is helpful to have a washer and dryer in the unit! The comfortable chairs, on the screened lanai, provide a great place to relax and view the ocean. The north end of Longboat Key never seems crowded. There are many options for activities in the Sarasota area, including great restaurants. We are looking forward to a future stay in this condo!
5.0
Perfect Getaway
This place was great. We went down with some friends and really enjoyed ourselves. The condo looked brand new. From the appliances to the furniture, everything was top notch. My wife really loved that you can see the ocean from the living room.
It had great beach access. We really liked that the beach was clean and not over crowded. While we were there, we went to visit the Mote Marine aquarium/laboratory and St. Armonds Circle.
We are looking forward to our next chance to visit Cedars West!
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Longboat Key?
The average price for a rental in Longboat Key is $257 per night. This rental is $42 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Longboat Key Beachfront - Beautifully Updated with Prime Location. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Longboat Key Beachfront - Beautifully Updated with Prime Location. Enjoy the water!
Is Longboat Key Beachfront - Beautifully Updated with Prime Location pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Longboat Key Beachfront - Beautifully Updated with Prime Location?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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