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Private Island Retreat with Private Beach, Dock, Palm Trees & Glorious Sunsets

Private Island Retreat with Private Beach, Dock, Palm Trees & Glorious Sunsets

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Living area viewing west - open to east/west 12 x 32 screened porches.
House from water at Sunset
The approach to the home from the water
Living area viewing east over east dining porch with 10 foot teak table.
Midday view of water and beachfront

Overview of Private Island Retreat with Private Beach, Dock, Palm Trees & Glorious Sunsets

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Longboat Key, FL
  • Popular LocationJewfish Key1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCoquina Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCortez Beach5 min drive
  • AirportSt. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master 1

1 Queen Bed

Master 2

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bedroom 3 bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bedroom 4 bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master 2 Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Private Island Retreat with Private Beach, Dock, Palm Trees & Glorious Sunsets

Set on 2 acres of land on a 38 acre private island, this award winning home will provide an island vacation experience for you and your family like no other.

The house has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and an outdoor shower. All rooms view out over the azure waters of Longboat Pass, with 300 feet of beachfront, palm trees, shaded hammocks, and private dock.

Boat Access - Reasonably priced discounted local boat rentals are available for our guests from Cannons Marina on Longboat Key or Bradenton Beach Marina - both a short distance away from the Island in protected well marked Inter-coastal waters. Or bring your own boat.

House - The house opens on both the east and west side with 4 pocketing 12 foot sliding doors opening onto large screened decks for lounging and dining.

Sleeping - The main floor Master bedroom deck has an outdoor claw-foot tub with hot and cold water and private bath with large shower. One of the upstairs 2-room bedroom suites sleeps up to 5, and the other sleeps 3. Both have private baths. All bedrooms open onto decks overlooking the azure color of our water and daily sunsets. Bed totals = 4 queen custom made beds with one capable of being separated for two twins + 4 X-long twins. All Linens and towels are provided.

Kitchen - Fully equipped kitchen with Sub-Zero, Wolf and Kitchen Aid Appliances, as well as a Kitchen Aid food processor and Vita-mix blender, coffee maker, Kureg Pod Machine. Sonos Sound system with wireless streaming and High Speed Wifi. Surrounded by fine-dining, one of the prettiest beaches and amazing fishing, there is plenty to keep you busy – or swing in the hammocks and order Pizza to be delivered to the town dock.

The house faces west for spectacular sunsets. You are surrounded by pristine boating and swimming water the best gulf and bay fishing on the west coast of Florida. You will have use of 2 stand up paddle boards, 2 double person kayaks, 2 children's kayaks and a canoe. We also have a variety of fishing poles but for serious fisherman you should bring your own salt water fly or cast rods. Surrounded by Wildlife. During a typical stay you will see dolphins playing off the beach, manatees often, tarpon, sea turtles and a large array of gulf coast fish. For bird lovers you will see and hear osprey, great horned owls, pileated woodpeckers, great blue herons, egrets, wood storks, roseate spoonbills, screech owls, white and brown pelicans, frigates, cormorants, anhingas and many other sea birds. There are no poisonous snakes or other dangerous wildlife on island....

Fishing. Fly and cast fishing is epic as the waters surrounding the island are nick-names by the locals as "The Kitchen" - and are teeming with gulf-coast fish.

Beach-combing is also wonderful on property and on the large sandbar to our north. Exploring our private island is fun for all. The kids will enjoy the 200' Zip line.

There is High speed internet with Apple TV, Smart TV and Sonos with access to Netflix, Amazon and other movie options. Residential Rental Cert. RRR-00843.2023

Property manager

Stephen Ellis
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lots of toys/games/low entry beach

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$350 pet fee per week

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted on covered patio lounges.
No Parties of more than the maximum allowed number of guests unless owner provides a specific waiver, at owners sole discretion.
We require a minimum of 24 hours buffer between inbound and outbound guests to properly clean, disinfect and prepare the property for incoming guests.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Longboat Key

Located in Longboat Key, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz. 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 - 1 min walk
  • Coquina Beach - 3 min drive
  • Cortez Beach - 5 min drive
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 6 min drive
  • IMG Academy - 20 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - 6 min drive
  • Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Seafood Shack - 8 min drive
  • Cortez Clam Factory - 10 min drive
  • Island Time Bar And Grill - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Island Retreat with Private Beach, Dock, Palm Trees & Glorious Sunsets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private Island Retreat with Private Beach, Dock, Palm Trees & Glorious Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Island Retreat with Private Beach, Dock, Palm Trees & Glorious Sunsets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Island Retreat with Private Beach, Dock, Palm Trees & Glorious Sunsets located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Jewfish Key and Longboat Key Beaches. Coquina Beach and Bradenton Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island Paradise
The house is full of charm; very clean and wonderfully equipped. Our kids had the best time fishing and playing in the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Dream Island Vacation
This island home is just perfect. We called it "home" as soon as we woke up to look out over a beautifully manicured beach front "yard" and a back "yard" that is nothing less than an amazing coconut jungle. The sunsets are stunning. The beds are comfy and all rooms well-appointed. The kitchen is well-stocked, and we made some wonderful dinners as if we were at home. We caught all kinds of fish, swam and walked to the sandbars, slept in hammocks, watched dolphins dance around the island, drove our boat minutes to fun restaurants, and fell in love (again) with Jewfish Key. (This was our second time on the island, and it is a jewel.) Not only was the property beautiful and beyond what is shown on the listing, but the owner, Steve, was incredibly warm, inviting, and accommodating. He answered texts immediately. When my flight was cancelled and then horribly delayed, he went out of his way to make the experience as convenient as possible (above and beyond). This property is perfect for everyone--families with teens and/or young kids, and romantic getaways. We are returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Burton T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Amazing experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much Needed Downtime
This house and setting are absolutely amazing. Words not even the pictures do this property justice. My family thoroughly enjoyed the Island setting and the laid-back pace. The house was wonderfully kept and had all the things needed for the week. The property as a whole including the landscape and provided water activity equipment was well keep and provided hours of fun for my family. Will be staying again! The host was spectacular including greeting us and preparing my family for the stay! Thank you again and hope see you next year. The Stevenson
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 4th vacation
The house was awesome and the host was super helpful and friendly. We had a great time celebrating July 4th with family and would definitely recommend this listing
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Ellis

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Your hosts built this dreamy private island getaway within an easy boat ride from their principle home. 'We designed and built our dream home to share with our friends and family and celebrate what is most important in life!' Mr.Ellis is an award-winning luxury home builder in Sarasota, Florida (MyGreenBuildings) and Mrs. Ellis is an RN, active Mom, focused on health and wellness, and a local leader in advocating for animal welfare issues.

Why they chose this property

As an avid yachting family, the home was designed like no other to capture views, breezes, and the materials and furnishings used in the home reflect their best memories of yachting throughout New England and the Islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, the San Juan Islands in the Pacific North West, the Caribbean and Bahamas.

What makes this property unique

The view, amenities and the private location is beyond compare. The home is highly sought after and praised for its design, and has been published in 8 different local, regional and national glossy magazines, as well as news-papers and television. The anonymity of our guest list is paramount. Perhaps the most common unique benefit for our guests -- who have included famous actors, athletes and public figures -- has been the absolute privacy of the location, completely disconnected to the rest of the world -- yet still very close to everything with a boat.

Languages:

English

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