Newly Decorated Canal Home with New Heated Pool, Walk to Beach

• Fantastic Property

  Fantastic Property

  • Guest Paddington's Mom
  • Date of stay 03/01/13
  • Review Submitted 04/03/13
  My family and I had the pleasure of renting this beautiful home for the month of March 2013. It is incredibly well suited to people of all ages, and our family included three generations ranging in age from 6 months to mid 50's. The bedrooms are very spacious and we were particularly impressed with the amount of storage space available in each room. The home is well equipped with everything you could possibly ask for in a vacation home, and its location on one of Longboat Key's many canals made for a gorgeous view from the kitchen area and living room. Although it is located at the north end of the Key, there are many dining options available nearby, and a trip to the world famous St. Armand's Circle was a short 10 to 15 minute drive (depending upon the traffic along Gulf of Mexico Drive). The neighbours in the area were extremely welcoming and our dogs all became fast friends during our stay. It was a real pleasure dealing with the owners of this property, and although we had only two very minor issues while we were there, they were dealt with immediately and with our schedule in mind. We are thrilled to be going back again next year and can't wait!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Great way to spend Thanksgiving

  Great way to spend Thanksgiving

  • Guest meghan l.
  • Date of stay 11/18/12
  • Review Submitted 11/29/12
  My family rented the home in November for both Thanksgiving and my Dad's 60th birthday, and it turned out to be perfect! The location is great, just a 5 minute walk to the beach and a short distance to all the shops and restaurants. The house itself is amazing for entertaining, with an opne floorplan and kitchen that looks out to the pool area. We brought our flats boat so the guys could take off and fish whenever they liked, it was really easy for them to come and go as they pleased. Another plus is that the owner of the home is very sweet and easy to work with, we hope to stay here again for sure!!!

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• Quiet, family friendly home with a nice pool for the kids

  Quiet, family friendly home with a nice pool for the kids

  • Guest Rob
  • Date of stay 03/10/12
  • Review Submitted 03/26/12
  Our family vacation included 4 adults and 3 kids ages 1,5,and 8. The home met our needs in both sleeping accommodation and comfortable semiprivate patio, back yard and pool. The great weather allowed us to open the large rear sliding doors and kitchen window and make it all one very nice living space. We really enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and relaxing around the pool. The owners of this home are progressing with an update plan, which started with the pool. We found everything in working order and the home was clean and inviting. The rooms were large and the beds were comfy. It is very different than a condo rental, since there are so many things available, much like you would have in your own home. (Bikes, beach coolers, pool toys, beach toys, many towels, and a well furnished kitchen.) All the amenities worked fine (kitchen appliances, cable tvs, A/C, bathroom fixtures, washer and dryer, 2 refrigerators). I was very pleased with the owner's responsiveness and help. As an example, while we were there the dishwasher quit working, and a new one was installed the day after we notified the owner. I had no difficulty in making contact or discussing anything throughout our stay. Be advised that it is a full 10 minute walk to the beach, which wasn't bad for a stroll with the kids. Seriously laden beachgoers can drive most of this and park at the end of the street, avoiding a long haul of chairs, coolers, etc. FYI - The very convenient Publix Supermarket located about 5 miles south is scheduled to be closed soon (after spring 2012 season) to rebuild a larger store. That will make grocery shopping (which we did a lot of) more challenging until the store reopens.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children.

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• We had an AMAZING VACATION in Long Boat Key!

  We had an AMAZING VACATION in Long Boat Key!

  • Guest Jan
  • Date of stay 08/06/11
  • Review Submitted 08/13/11
  This property exceeded our expectations this past week! We took our kids/grandkids and we all had a fabulous time! We loved the beautiful pool. at our breakfast on the covered pation each morning and had a blast at the beach! The photos are just a "taste" of the great things to come with this property. It was so comfortable for 4 adults and 4 kids. It was clean, well-maintained and the owners were more than helpful to us. We loved all of the amenities of this property from fishing off the back dock, swimming in the wonderful pool, riding the bikes down to the beach and eating at wonderful owner recommended places in Long Boat and Anna Marie island! Our family highly recommends this property for a couple, for a family or for multi-families! We can't wait to book our week next year. Our family built many amazing memories this past week at the Dream Catcher property in Long Boat Key!!!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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Please confirm dates and rates upon booking.Nov 01-Jan 31 .. $5,000/month;
Feb 01-Apr 31 .. $5,400/month.
May 01-May 31 .. $4,000/month; $1,500/weekly.
June 01-Oct 31   $3,300/month; $1,400/weekly.Rates increased for weeks that fall on a Holiday.
Weekly rentals also available May 01- Dec 31 only,****
additional cleaning fee,$45 incidental insurance fee and taxes apply***10% deposit at booking and full payment due 60 days in advance
$250 Non refundable pet deposit required for pets

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.