'CASTLE-IN-THE-SKY' NEAR BEACH AND TENNIS

 
 
 
Longboat Key condo rental - 3000 sq ft double unit; walk to the pool or pier thru the mangrove walkways
3000 sq ft double unit; walk to the pool or pier thru the mangrove walkways
 
Longboat Key condo rental - 3000 sq ft double unit; walk to the pool or pier thru the mangrove walkways

3000 sq ft double unit; walk to the pool or pier thru the mangrove walkways

Fully stocked gourmet-like kitchen opens to the family room

Fully stocked gourmet-like kitchen opens to the family room

jr olympic pool with on-site bar and grill

jr olympic pool with on-site bar and grill

spacious family room with TV,VCR,DVD, stereo

spacious family room with TV,VCR,DVD, stereo

Full gourmet kitchen with separate dining area for 8

Full gourmet kitchen with separate dining area for 8

Large master bedroom with pillowtop kingsize bed, his/her powder area,own lanai

Large master bedroom with pillowtop kingsize bed, his/her powder area,own lanai

Twin bedroom ideal for kids in a tropical theme

Twin bedroom ideal for kids in a tropical theme

Jr olympic pool with outside bar, heated in the winter

Jr olympic pool with outside bar, heated in the winter

Nearby beach path/boardwalk takes you to the public, but usually quiet. Whitney

Nearby beach path/boardwalk takes you to the public, but usually quiet. Whitney

Tropical settings for a swim in the pool

Tropical settings for a swim in the pool

rear of Castle-in-the-sky with two balconies and a hammock to relax in

rear of Castle-in-the-sky with two balconies and a hammock to relax in

Tub in master bath has jacuzzi jets for relaxation/massage

Tub in master bath has jacuzzi jets for relaxation/massage

The sunsets locally are spectacular!

The sunsets locally are spectacular!

A shell pickers delight

A shell pickers delight

Front signage on Gulf of Mexico Dr

Front signage on Gulf of Mexico Dr

Queen bedroom has peek-a-boo views of the azure blue Gulf Of Mexico waters

Queen bedroom has peek-a-boo views of the azure blue Gulf Of Mexico waters

3000 sq ft double unit; walk to the pool (or the beach during offseason).

3000 sq ft double unit; walk to the pool (or the beach during offseason).

  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps10
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the Longboat Key vacation condo rental
Condo, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5+ Baths, (Sleeps 8-10)

**** TOP 5 REASONS TO VACATION HERE:****

1) Bike to the beach, pool, Durante Park, nearby wonderful restaurants and convenience stores.

2) One of the largest homes in the resort with room for up to 10 guests.

3) No resort fees or pet fees.

4) Highly rated mostly 5 star by prior guests.

5) Beachgear and stroller to carry items already provided, just remember your flip-flops and sunscreen! *****************************************

Likely the most spacious rental you can find on Longboat Key at a reasonable price. Rare double sized unit, 3000 sq foot freestanding condo home in Cedars Tennis Resort. A tropical paradise in a vacation destination with fishing pier, jr olympic pool and pair of aluminum bikes in garage to bike the trails in nearby Durante Park and alongside Gulf of Mexico Drive. Barbecue grillers in garage for your use as well.

Three levels to spread out so two families can rent together without feeling cramped in. Ideal rental for young and old, with beachgear in garage for the kids, puzzles and games in family room .At less than the cost for two hotel rooms, we have so much more to offer. If you have rented at Cedars before, this unit is twice the size, twice as spacious for a nominal amount more.

Kitchen walls and 4th bedroom study updated in soft yellow, newer carpeting in sky blue color, new beach pictures, newer lanai furniture, some new appliances in full gourmet-like kitchen fully stocked with utensils, dishware and cooking items.

KID FRIENDLY with high chair, port-a-crib, sheets at no additional costs. Kids toys in unit. BEACH GEAR including umbrella, chairs, boogie boards, plastic playgear for kids in the unit's 2 garages. Huge hammock on upper deck balcony just added to lounge in.

Huge kitchen/family room with 42' LCD TV. Cable TV in every bedroom. Hi-speed /WiFI Internet included Peek-a-boo views of the Gulf of Mexico from two of the bedrooms. Jacuzzi in master bath with his and her changing rooms/powder area. King size bed with 800 thread sheets or Ralph Lauren sheets in master with lanai porch overlooking pond. Two other bedrooms on top level with queen bed (Ralph Lauren sheets) in one and twin beds in other. Fourth bedroom on second floor serves as a study as well, ideal for the teenagers or for those who wish to stay up late and watch movies on the bigscreen LCD TV in adjacent living room/family room.

No additional fees for small pets but must notify owner before renting. Notify owner if one needs to use the elevator otherwise it is not in use for others. (NO PET FEES,NO RESORT FEES)

Discover for yourself why many guests return to Castle-in-the-sky: more living space, bright and

clean, beachlike feeling and room to relax. Whether you stay at the resort by the pool all day or the nearby beach or attend the cultural activities in Sarasota, you'll be delighted to stay in the beautiful surroundings that the Castle has to offer.

Inquire directly with owner for more information regarding tennis availability offsite in Longboat Key.

Keywords: Condominium/Freestanding home

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About The Owner

My wife and kids love Longboat Key for the beaches, the sea life and the wonderful restaurants. When you are on the island your stress level drops and relaxation just seems to occur naturally.

The Owner purchased this condo in 2005
Why The Owner chose Longboat Key

There are peek a boo views of the beautiful gulf; you may walk to the pier as well as places to eat, as well as the pool and nature park.....no car needed.

What makes this condo unique

We like to spend a day at the beach, followed by a swim in the pool, fresh tuna or mahi mahi on the grill and then catch the fiery red sunset over the gulf.

Longboat Key condo rental - 3000 sq ft double unit; walk to the pool or pier thru the mangrove walkways

3000 sq ft double unit; walk to the pool or pier thru the mangrove walkways

Fully stocked gourmet-like kitchen opens to the family room

Fully stocked gourmet-like kitchen opens to the family room

jr olympic pool with on-site bar and grill

jr olympic pool with on-site bar and grill

spacious family room with TV,VCR,DVD, stereo

spacious family room with TV,VCR,DVD, stereo

Full gourmet kitchen with separate dining area for 8

Full gourmet kitchen with separate dining area for 8

Large master bedroom with pillowtop kingsize bed, his/her powder area,own lanai

Large master bedroom with pillowtop kingsize bed, his/her powder area,own lanai

Twin bedroom ideal for kids in a tropical theme

Twin bedroom ideal for kids in a tropical theme

Jr olympic pool with outside bar, heated in the winter

Jr olympic pool with outside bar, heated in the winter

Nearby beach path/boardwalk takes you to the public, but usually quiet. Whitney

Nearby beach path/boardwalk takes you to the public, but usually quiet. Whitney

Tropical settings for a swim in the pool

Tropical settings for a swim in the pool

rear of Castle-in-the-sky with two balconies and a hammock to relax in

rear of Castle-in-the-sky with two balconies and a hammock to relax in

Tub in master bath has jacuzzi jets for relaxation/massage

Tub in master bath has jacuzzi jets for relaxation/massage

The sunsets locally are spectacular!

The sunsets locally are spectacular!

A shell pickers delight

A shell pickers delight

Front signage on Gulf of Mexico Dr

Front signage on Gulf of Mexico Dr

Queen bedroom has peek-a-boo views of the azure blue Gulf Of Mexico waters

Queen bedroom has peek-a-boo views of the azure blue Gulf Of Mexico waters

3000 sq ft double unit; walk to the pool (or the beach during offseason).

3000 sq ft double unit; walk to the pool (or the beach during offseason).

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant
Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant
Ciao Italia Casual Italian
Cafe on the Bay
Fire & Stone Pizza
Cannon's Marina
Whitney beach on beautiful longboat key Florida

Mote marine aquarium 10 minutes away

Durante Park 300 ft away..coastline park with walking trails

Whitney Beach 3 minutes away

Coquina beach 5 minutes away

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Rental Rates for this vacation condo rental in Longboat Key, Florida

Notes

  • $999-$2050/wk - $3500-$7000/mo
  • US Dollars
  • Jan 5-26 ..$1550/week
  • Jan 26-April 20 $1895/week ..
  • April 20- May 4. $1500/week (4th of July and Thanksgiving week are $1500/ week).
  • May 4-Dec 21. $1295/week
  • Dec 21-Jan 4.. $2050/week
  • Call for weekend rates/unusual amount of days
  • ++Fully refundable until 60 days prior to check-in minus $50.++
  • Departure cleaning $135 and tax of 11% added to weekly rate

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation condo rental in Longboat Key, Florida

Property Type:
  • condo
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 3000 sq. ft.
  • 3 stories
Location Type:
  • Beach View ...
    Peek-a-boo views of beach
Theme:
  • Romantic
  • Sports & Activities
  • Tourist Attractions
General:
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Air Conditioning ...
    2 separate units for each floor
  • Heating
  • Linens Provided ...
    600-800 thread count sheets on most beds
  • Garage ...
    2 separate garages
  • Washing Machine ...
    in unit
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    in unit
  • Internet ...
    Wifi
  • Broadband Access
  • Parking Off Street
  • Elevator
  • Living Room
  • Covered Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wood Fireplace
Kitchen:
  • Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Pantry Items
Dining:
  • Dining Room
  • Child's Highchair
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 -
    Bathroom 2 -
Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
  • King size beds (1), Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1) 2 twins in one room, a daybed and trundle (2 twins) in another, Baby Cribs (1)
Entertainment:
  • Television
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    in every bedroom
  • VCR
  • Stereo
  • CD Player
  • Books
  • Games
  • DVD Player
Outside:
  • Lanai / Gazebo
  • Outdoor Grill
Suitability:
  • non smoking only ...
    only allowed on Lanai
  • limited accessibility
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    21
  • children welcome ...
    Beach gear to use in garage, puzzles and games in the condo to use.
  • pets considered ...
    check with owner first
Pool / Spa:
  • Heated Pool
  • Communal Pool
  • jetted tub
Attractions:
  • cinemas
  • zoo
  • live theater
  • restaurants
  • museums
  • churches
  • recreation center
  • synagogues
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • paddle boating
  • walking
  • shopping
  • wildlife viewing
  • miniature golf
  • shelling
  • sight seeing
  • shuffleboard
  • boating
Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • parasailing
  • kayaking
  • deepsea fishing
  • roller blading
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • surf fishing
  • jet skiing
  • fishing
  • cycling
  • snorkeling/diving
  • golf
  • hiking
  • wind-surfing
  • tennis
  • sailing
  • swimming
  • water skiing
  • surfing
Notes:
fishing pier, Jr. Olympic pool, mangrove walkways, nearby Durante Park with jogging path/nature trail, bar and grill onsite

Reviews for this vacation condo rental in Longboat Key, Florida

'Castle-in-the-Sky' Near Beach and Tennis
average rating of 4.818182 based on 12 reviews
business
'Castle-in-the-Sky' Near Beach and Tennis
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p202380vb
(941) 750-6034 (Florida, USA)
Cedars Tennis Resort Longboat Key
Maryland
5

Great home, great location

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 14, 2013
  • Stayed: Mar 2013
Our family enjoyed ourselves thoroughly at this home and loved being on longboat key. We found the castle to be very comfortable and convenient to the beach as well as places to dine. You could easily spend the day at the home and resort (with swimming, fishing, walking to the beach and barbecuing in the outdoors) without ever getting in your car. During the winter we are just as happy not fighting traffic and hanging out on the island. This home and its surroundings really made this possible.
Owner was very responsive and helpful and the home was spacious and clean.
We hope to return next year.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Andrea, we are so happy that your family enjoyed themselves at Castle in the sky and spent your spring break with us. We hope you have the opportunity to return next year.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
'Castle-in-the-Sky' Near Beach and Tennis
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p202380vb
(941) 750-6034 (Florida, USA)
Cedars Tennis Resort Longboat Key
United States
5

WOW. Awesome 5 star vacation house

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Nov 4, 2012
  • Stayed: Oct 2012
WOW. That pretty much sums up this beautiful vacation home on LongBoat Key. As you enter, you step into an expansive family room with a extra large sectional perfect for family gatherings. The open space flows easily into the very large gourmet kitchen and dining room. You also have another dining and relaxation area on the large enclosed porch. This floor also has a den with a bed and half a bath. It is a large and comfortable living area.

On the next floor, the house has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2nd air conditioning unit. The very large master suite and bath is easily 4 times the size of any hotel room. The closets and bathroom are very spacious and the large porch has a hammock for relaxation.

The décor of the house is very warm, cozy and inviting. We really enjoyed our stay.

The house is also in a great location, 2 minutes from the beach and tennis and 10 minutes from St. Armand Circle with its many great shops and restaurants.

We had a five star vacation and will definitely be returning several times in the future and can’t wait for our next trip.

This is a vacation house not a condo.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
'Castle-in-the-Sky' Near Beach and Tennis
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p202380vb
(941) 750-6034 (Florida, USA)
Cedars Tennis Resort Longboat Key
Framingham, ma
5

Exceeded our expectations

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 19, 2012
  • Stayed: May 2012
I don't think the photos do this home justice...the home is very large, clean, neat bright and very relaxing.
We found the location ideal because we could walk to Harry's for breakfast, walk to the Hayloft for awesome desserts, walk to the beach as well as walk to the resort pool. The resort is relaxed and laid back and not stuffy.
We had my parents as well as my younger children with us and found the home to be ideal for our family reunion. Next year I may have a "girl's college reunion week" here.
Downtown Sarasota and the cultural amenities were nearby by car and St Armand's was a favorite destination.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
'Castle-in-the-Sky' Near Beach and Tennis
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p202380vb
(941) 750-6034 (Florida, USA)
Cedars Tennis Resort Longboat Key
Shaker Heights, OH
5

Room to Relax and Unwind

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Oct 25, 2011
  • Stayed: Sep 2011
My family has rented here for the past 3 years because of the spacious accommodations and a feeling of a home away from home. It's very comfortable and the master suite is nicer than the one I have at home with my own dressing area and walk-in closets. There is a private balcony off the bedroom with a large hammock that's great to unwind in as you listen to the seagulls.
We love the area in part because we can walk to the pool, to the beach and to restaurants.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
'Castle-in-the-Sky' Near Beach and Tennis
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p202380vb
(941) 750-6034 (Florida, USA)
Cedars Tennis Resort Longboat Key
Armonk, NY
5

Can't Wait to Return to the Castle

Can't Wait to Return to the Castle
  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Sep 23, 2011
  • Stayed: Sep 2011
My husband and I spent the first three days at this lovely condo home by ourselves and our adult children and grandchildren joined us later in the week. We loved the place for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and comfort. ( (Terrific hammock on the upstairs lanai) We considered other units in the resort but this home appeared to be the largest with four bedrooms and situated nicely not far from the beach and an easy walk to the pool. The kitchen, living room and dining area shared a common area
which was great for our family get togethers. The kitchen was well equipped and the bedrooms had very comfortable beds.
We found the home to be private but close to activity if we wanted it. Our favorite restaurants were Mar Vista and the Beach House and were only a 5 minute drive away .It seemed that most of the sightseeing places that we enjoyed were no more than 20 minutes away. We enjoyed Mote Marine, St Armands Circle and Siesta Key Beach. The aluminum bikes in the garage and the grill for our barbecues were a great way to wrap up the end of the Summer. We would definitely rent again. The owner was easy to work with, truthful and helpful with all the questions we had prior to renting.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/4
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