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Castle in the Sky Condo near beach and tennis (#32309)

Longboat Key, Florida

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Last Minute Deal

$200/night - the best for less

Dec23 - 26= 3 day christmas break at a reduced rate in beautiful Longboat Key near the beach in huge condo townhome

Description of the Longboat Key vacation condo rental

Beautiful 3000 sq ft freestanding condo in beautiful Cedars Tennis and Fitness Resort, situated across the street from the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. RECENTLY RENOVATED: Beach colors, newer CARPETING,NEW LANAI FURNITURE, and updated kitchen.
World-class beaches nearby: Longboat/Sarasota is the crown jewel of the west coast of Florida.
New 1500 sq ft fitness facility at no additional cost to work out. New restaurant/snack bar/pub onsite as well. Bikes available in our garage for your use. There are kayak rentals available at the resort as well! Heated jr olympic pool in addition to unlimited tennis court time.
Internet access, unlimited local and long distance calling included.
Three large bedrooms with a study/4th bedroom(daybed with trundle) if needed. Jacuzzi tub in master suite. TV in every bedroom. Gourmet kitchen with wrap around bar enters into a spacious living room with 42" LCD TV and cable.
Peak-a-boo views of the Gulf from some windows and two balconies.
Covered garage for car and extra stuff.
This unit is twice the size of the 2 bedroom units that comprise 90% of the resort and it costs just a nominal bit more to rent! THIS SAME UNIT COSTS OVER $2800/WEEK TOTAL WHEN RENTED THRU THE ONSITE RENTAL COMPANY IN WINTER/SPRING. No additional fees for small pets-ask for details.
Go fishing at the pier or just watch the dolphin or manatees go by. The kids will love Durante Park a short walk away with jungle gym and seashell trails .The Har-tru tennis courts are available for night play under lights at no additional cost; you may occasionally see a pro player training here during the winter months. Instruction is available by the on-site tennis pro.
Tennis court time is free for all members of the rental.
PACK-AWAY CRIB,HIGH CHAIR,GATES FOR STAIRS AVAILABLE AT UNIT if you have an infant at no additional cost.

Area Description

Downtown Sarasota 15-20 minutes away
Mote Marine Aquarium 15 minutes away
Siesta Key Beach 25 minutes away
Bradenton 20 minutes away
Disney 2 1/4 hours away
Universal,Sea world 2 1/2 hours away
Sarasota-Bradenton Airport 35 minutes away
Tampa/St Petersburg 1hour away
St Armand's Circle 10 minutes away

Vacation Rental Amenities

Features

1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Crib
Full Kitchen
Parking
Air Conditioning
Garage
Porch
Balcony
Hardwood Floors
Private Pool
Beach Chairs
Heating
Screened Porch
Beach Towels
Lanai
View (Lake)
Deck
Linens Provided
View (Ocean)
Fireplace

Appliances

Alarm Clock
DVD Player
Stereo
Blender
Hair Dryer
Stove
CD Player
Ice Maker
Telephone
Ceiling Fan
Microwave
Toaster
Charcoal Grill
Oven
TV (Cable/Satellite)
Coffee Maker
Radio
VCR
Dishwasher
Refrigerator (Full)
Washer/Dryer

Activities

Fishing (onsite)
Surfing (1 mile)
Shopping Area (4 miles)
Hiking (onsite)
Boating (3 miles)
Aquarium (5 miles)
Pool (onsite)
Canoeing (3 miles)
Golf (5 miles)
Tennis (onsite)
Deep Sea Fishing (3 miles)
Gym/Fitness Center (5 miles)
Beach (<1 mile)
Jet Skiing (3 miles)
Live Entertainment (5 miles)
Bicycling (<1 mile)
Kayaking (3 miles)
Movie Theater (5 miles)
Ocean (<1 mile)
Parasailing (3 miles)
Miniature Golf (8 miles)
Park (<1 mile)
Sailing (3 miles)
Theme Park (10 miles)
Playground (<1 mile)
Scuba Diving (3 miles)
Water Park (25 miles)
Restaurant (<1 mile)
Snorkeling (3 miles)
Zoo (25 miles)
Grocery Store (1 mile)
Windsurfing (3 miles)

Other Vacation Rental Amenities

Food for all tastes:5 star restaurants nearby as well as pizza buffet
Wonderful park with nature trail and jungle gym that the kids will love a short walk away.
10 har-tru lighted tennis courts with lessons available
Mangrove surrounding boardwalk thru Cedars makes "hiking" fun and different.

Vacation Rental Policies

Payment Options: Cashier's Check, Mastercard, Money Order, PayPal, Personal Check, Visa
Check In: 4 p.m.
Check Out: 11 a.m.
Required Stay: call/e-mail for arrangements
Lodging Tax: state+resort tax=11%
Deposits: Your reservation is secured with a $500 deposit. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to your arrival date.No refunds less than 30 days before rental unless the unit can be rented for the dates of cancellation.
Other Fees: Departure cleaning $125. Fully Refundable $250 security deposit to ensure no damages. No additional fees for small pets-inquire with owner please.

Reviews for this vacation condo rental in Longboat Key, Florida

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Castle in the Sky, September 22, 2009

By Rebecca Gast (Tampa, FL)

This is the 2nd time we've stayed at this condo for the weekend with a group of friends. There is more than enough room for everyone and it's so nice to have everyone under one roof. The townhouse is immaculately clean and provides ample 'beach gear' for your stay. Just bring food, drinks and clothes and your all set. The location and amenities are awesome. The owner is extremely easy to work with. Will definitely be staying here again.

Lots of space to spread out!, July 15, 2009

By Angie Schock (Greenwood, IN)

We rented this unit for 5 teenagers and 3 adults (blended family plus grandma). There was lots of space to spread out - made this one of the most relaxing vacations we've been on. Huge kitchen allows you to eat in if desired. Quiet area - not very commercial - great to relax without the distraction of go carts or putt putt on every block, but close enough to find things to do if you want too. Public access to the beach was further than I thought, but we were able to cut through across the street with no problems. Good value!

Fantastic family vacation, July 2, 2009

By Kathryn Smith (Florida)

I can't say enough about how pleased we were with this experience. We had never rented online like this before and weren't sure what to expect. It exceeded our expectations! We shared the condo with a second family and it was so spacious! The kitchen, bedrooms, porches, bedrooms, everything was great! The condo was immaculate and stocked with every detail that you might need. The pool and tennis courts were fabulous as well. The best part, was the owner was so easy to communicate with and work with. You know integrity when you deal with it. Highly recommend this condo, hope to rent it again soon!!

Vacation weekend, June 2, 2009

By Pat (Winter Park, Fl)

Enjoyed our stay. Very spacious. Beds were very comfortable. Grandkids loved it. It was very clean and I would stay again.

Beautiful Home, May 3, 2009

By Samantha (Chicago, Illinois)

We had a wonderful time. The home is just decorated beautifully. There is so much space to relax. The kitchen has everything you need and the beds were so comfortable. If we go back to longboat key we would love to stay there again. Also the property owner was so easy to work with, it was a breeze.

Perfect for large family, April 3, 2009

By Cathy Halteman (Muncie, IN USA)

We stayed here with our grown children and 3 young grandsons (ages 9 mos - 4 yrs). I can't think of a single negative. The home is lovely and well-kept. It's close enough to the pool and beach to be convenient, even walking with little ones and gear, but far enough to feel that young, daring boys were safe. We can't wait to visit again.

Perfect weekend, September 3, 2008

By Linda McCormick (Orlando, FL)

My friends and I couldn't have asked for or expected nicer accomodations. Every detail was covered -- the kitchen is stocked with more gadgets than I have at home! Plenty of towels, reading material, and all the little creature comforts that were needed. What a beautiful, well-kept home. We can't wait to go back!

So much better than we ecpected, June 16, 2008

By Lisa Klima (Oviedo, FL)

WOW! What a great place to stay. We loved the condo and the city. The beach is beautiful! We will be booking this again next year.

See you next year, March 7, 2008

By John Marks (Lansing, Michigan)

It was nice to finally stay at a vacation rental where there was room to spread out and everyone could have their own bedroom. The tennis courts are awesome and we really enjoyed the beach. It is a fun place to bring the family and the kitchen is huge! We may come back in the Summer in the same unit.

great place,great resort,great beach, November 23, 2007

By Sharon Brager (Richmond,Va)

My best friend's and our family - eight of us stayed for two weeks. It was great.We used the inflatable bed for the kids in the den and the unit was large enough so we were not tripping over each other and it cost a lot less than if we rented two hotel rooms. The kids loved the beach nearby and the park next door.The area is upscale but Cedars has a relaxed feeling and it was safe for our kids 10 and 14 years old. I liked the nature trails and heated pool and my husband fished and I cooked it in the kitchen( when we didn't eat out!) We will reserve again this winter/spring break.

great-relaxing and spacious, November 10, 2007

By Susan Hay (Arlington, VA)

My kids loved the place-it's safe, my husband loved the tennis on clay-like courts under lights and I liked the beach. Will be back again next year in this unit (it's bigger than most at Cedars)

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