Escape to a tranquil Gulf Coast retreat, where the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico meet our lush garden oasis. Our boutique property features a heated pool, full kitchens in each condo, and shuffleboard courts - perfect for families looking for an intimate beach getaway with plenty to enjoy.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire condo
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Unit #304 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front
Great family unit features spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico & and the property's lovely garden. Quaint, quiet, and the quality of a boutique the hassle, noise, the impersonal nature of a hotel. You will become part of our family, and we will look forward to your return year after year. When planning a trip to the beautiful Gulf Coast Beaches, stay with us. All of our private beautiful condominiums feature full kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms and a balcony or patio to enjoy. We offer pool and garden, gulf and gulf front beach views. Our property features a heated pool, shuffleboard court, full tennis court and an immaculate private, white sandy beach. Experience the ultimate beachfront boutique Florida paradise with us.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Internet
Available in the condo: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Golf
Heated pool
Tennis
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in Longboat Key, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Longboat Key Beaches and Bradenton Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Longboat Key travel guide
Does Unit #304 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Unit #304 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Unit #304 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Unit #304 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Unit #304 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front located?
Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key condo building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Longboat Key Beaches, Cannons Marina, and Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Unit #304 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This was our first time visiting LBK with fam who knows the area well & we had a great time. This condo is beautiful. But what stood out best was how accommodating & kind the staff was for the unforeseen inconvenience of the AC unit going out on us. We are so thankful they had extra space for us to cool off and cook in while they were able to get a new AC put in for this particular condo. Our favorite part was the close proximity to the beach. Back and forth trips to the room for lunch or to cool off were very convenient.Also-sunsets were amazing off the balcony!We will definitely stay here again.
Sabrina W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jane S.
11 March 2024
Room 304
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location.
Jane S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
8 May 2024
sunshine
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
good family vacation
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bill M.
27 February 2024
Secret Hide away
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Enjoyed as always. Have been here 6 times and always have enjoyed the stay
We had a really nice time. Property was beautiful. I really enjoyed our stay . Will go back.
Mary R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Deirdre F.
18 April 2022
Paradise
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Amazing...
Deirdre F.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paula S.
12 June 2023
Memorial day tradition
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family has been coming to this area for Memorial Day for over 45 years.! We have stayed at the Sand Cay in different units several times. We love the Sand Cay and we love this unit.
Very nice property on Longboat Key. The Key is quieter and more upscale than neighboring Anna Maria Island. Perfect for our getting away from it all vacation. Surrounding restaurants (closest about a 1/3 mile, but can also get delivery from Oma’s) were VERY good. The unit itself has umbrellas, beach cart, towels, and the resort supplies chairs - no need to bring anything except maybe a small cooler. Upstairs master seems recently updated. Downstairs bathrooms could use a little updating, but all is well. Kudos to Rick, the property maintenance person, who was able to fix our AC, after hours, when we arrived. Worked perfectly thereafter!
Cheryl R.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Jennie W.
13 June 2022
Unit 304
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Several issues with the unit: 3 of the 4 outdoor bar stools were ripped and not usable. The 3 bedroom unit has 1 bedroom and bath updated, and the other 2 are not with substandard mattresses, bedding (threadbare sheets, old comforters) and decor. Rather embarrassing to decide upon who gets the “nice room”, while others are in 1-star hotel type bed & bath rooms. Drains were slow in shower/sinks, we plunged 2 toilets while there. Air conditioning unit was not functioning upon check in. After 2 trips from a repair company and 12 hours later, the unit cooled to 75. Although we appreciate management arranging for repair service, our unit was at 81 degrees at check in, and this and the bar stools should have been repaired or replaced before new guests (us) arrived. We paid premium $$ for this unit (as it’s the only 3 bedroom at Sand Cay where we have been many times) and will not stay in this unit again.
Jennie W.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Christopher S.
27 June 2022
Beautiful But Pricey
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Upon arrival we were stunned at how gorgeous both the condo and the view were. You literally can't get a better view of the ocean than the living room and again in the master bedroom. It's a real treat waking up to seeing the ocean every morning.With that said, here's a list of the pros and cons from our visit:Pros:- Unbeatable views right from the condo- Beach access is as close as you can get- Beach is not crowded and chairs are supplied- Water is amazing temperature-wise at the time we went (June)- Great outdoor cooking area with 3 grills- People seems very friendly and it was nice to talk while grilling- Furnishing in condo are excellent!Cons:- We had a group move in for a few days downstairs with 6 kids and 3 adults. When we asked management to address the noise we were told we would have to deal with it or call the police. For $500+ a night, that needs to be addressed by management.- Pool water was murky and too warm. It was very uncomfortable.- No in-condo washer and dryer. Shared (free) facilities were not well ventilated- One of the bathrooms had a bath that would not properly turn on the shower. Water was not redirected properly when trying to go from bath water flow to shower flow.- Main sliding door to porch/balcony would not lock properly.- The price is a bit on the steep side when considering the cons. But overall, I would stay again.- To get out of the area to shop, you have to travel through some insanely busy areas (Coquina public beach). The area the condo is in isn't busy, but the surrounding areas are EXTREMELY crowded.
Christopher S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rich M.
19 January 2023
Can't Wait for Next Year!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sand Cay! The staff is personable and exceptional! The minute we pulled into the parking lot we knew that everyone there takes pride in maintaining beautiful, clean and amazing properties and that we had made an excellent choice. We are thankful we get to return next year.
Rich M.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
jane m.
18 May 2022
Sunny balcony with sunset views
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beach was good. Layout of unit was not great. Master had a queen bed. King bed was in guestroom with no en suite bath. Beds were old. Kitchen was well-stocked. Decor was dated.
jane m.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Gary J.
5 April 2022
My last Stay and Sand Cay
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very disappointed with the rental,was my second time at Sand Cay and will be the last
Gary J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cathy G.
7 February 2022
Beautiful, peaceful & comfortable location!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We love Longboat Key and love Sand Cay Beach Resort! The views from the balcony of Unit 304 are amazing every day and night. The unit is lovely inside too and is steps from the beach. The nearby amenities are outstanding. St. Armand's Circle is a regular destination for us.
My family and I stayed at this wonderful condo for 7 days.
-Great location
-Fantastic beach and amazing views
-Very clean
-Kitchen equipped to the max!
- Friendly, warm, and attentive office staff… ran within 5 minutes to look at our door lock (nothing was wrong with it, our fault)
-Pool, shuffleboard, tennis, grill overlooking beach, free movies and games in office
We will definitely be coming back!
georgia k.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Long Beach, NY
16 December 2021
Absolutely Perfect!!!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We came down for a Wedding next door at the Zota Hotel and it worked out perfectly. Everything at Sand Cay was perfect! The room gorgeous, the property immaculate, beach gorgeous. We had everything we needed and the Staff is courteous and helpful. Cant wait to return.
A guest from Long Beach, NY
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steven B.
30 November 2021
Fantastic Beach Property
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The unit we stayed in was well kept and the view of the beach was amazing. The property was clean and staff was helpful in providing information and loaning us some beach umbrellas. Everything went smoothly. We will keep this property in mind for future beach vacations.
Very clean, well-appointed, comfortable unit with a beautiful view of the beach and gulf! TV's are small, dated and without internet access. WIFI is weak and spotty. Timing is important - we were here when the Red Tide was active, which I guess was our fault not knowing about this annual occurrence, so do not recommend taking a chance during that season - mid-summer to October. Eye and skin irritation, upset stomach, especially for wife, made walking the beach tough for half the time here. But, this is a great unit and we will definitely be back in the winter/spring!
Jack R.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joshua E.
18 August 2021
Summer beach trip 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice condo, lots of room for the whole family, nice views of the beach. Pool was large and clean. Easy access to the beach and convenient to several restaurants in the surrounding area.
Joshua E.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Holly T.
29 March 2021
Great Condo
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We've been coming to Sand Cay for 30+ years- never stayed in 304, but it was an awesome condo. As some of the other reviews state- the only thing I found odd was that there is not a king in the master. With box beds and what not these days, you'd think you get get one up there, but the queen was pretty comfortable. Other thing would be some updated shades/blackout curtains as the lighting around the condos is pretty bright, but it wasn't a deal breaker. We will def. book this condo again- everything else was very updated and had everything we needed.
Holly T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bill M.
15 March 2021
Relaxing at sandcay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice enjoyed the stay..have already booked for next year..our 3rd year
Bill M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
peg h.
4 March 2021
Great stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family had a lovely stay at this perfect location. Lots of room to spread out a bit. Pros: location, quiet, helpful office staff, comfortable beds, nice pool ,high-end furnishings. Cons: (Not much)- Too much furniture on balcony to navigate, skillet in kitchen too small for family of 6.(though office let us borrow one for a few days), & pricey. Overall ,we enjoyed our stay.
peg h.
Verified
6/10 Okay
chris T.
4 January 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Frustration
When we arrived their was an outside painting crew on the property I rented. A hydraulic Lift (platform with painter) in the patio and at windows (bedroom and bathroom) starting at 8:00am until 5:00pm for 3 days. On day one I ask management to have them work somewhere else. They said they would, but painters did not move. When I called back, the manager said they would be finished in 1 day, but it continued for 2 more days. Wish there had been honest disclosure about the situation. First half of vacation disrupted, blocked view of ocean and loud; second half when painting actually stopped, much more pleasant.
Kitchen much smaller than shown in pictures (disposal didn't work)