Location: Casa del Mar, Longboat Key, Florida South West, Florida, USA (30 minutes to Sarasota Airport - 90 minutes to Tampa Airport)
Accommodations: Low-Rise Condominium, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
~~~Specials: Oct 1-Dec 15, 2009--4 nights $699 (All tax,fees included) 8th Day Free--Apr 10-May 30 & Aug 15-Dec 15~~~
If you want to escape dreary weather and stress, our unit on the quiet side of a beautiful Longboat Key resort is the answer. This island paradise could provide the perfect setting for your tranquil beach vacation year after year.
CONDOMINIUM DESCRIPTION: Our unit is beautifully decorated in the colors of the sea and sky. The spacious great room/home theatre incorporates a high definition 46 inch plasma TV with blue ray DVD player, vaulted ceilings, and a magnificent wall of windows, bringing the outdoors in. The master bedroom includes a high definition flat panel television and Simmons Beauty Rest plush top king-size bed. The second bedroom has two twins.
LOCATION: Our location is ideal, directly on the beach in a small complex well-known for its friendly management and splendid landscaping. Longboat Key, on the Gulf of Mexico, is renowned for its beauty and comfortable ambience. It is a 'barrier island' washed by gentle Gulf waves perfect for swimming. The resort also features two tennis courts and a beautiful, heated swimming pool with plenty of area for sunbathing, along with multiple grills and patios for outdoor dining. Our unit itself is on the second-floor, providing perfect placement within the complex for maximum peace and privacy.
WILDLIFE AND NATURAL BEAUTY: Your walks to the beach (only steps away from the unit) will take you through beautifully maintained grounds show-casing flowering native plants and on to the incomparable soft sands and surf sounds of our beach. You may want to stop for awhile to read in the shade of the tiki huts by the pool. On your walk up or down the beach, new surprises await you everyday: Great Blue or Green Herons, Snowy Egrets, Ibis, Terns, Sandpipers, Ghost Crabs, Baby’s Ear Moon Shells, or even an endangered baby Loggerhead Turtle braving its first waves. A local Great Blue Heron plays fishing companion to the human surf fishermen, and Pelicans dive from 20-foot heights to target their catch of the day. Manatees and Bottle-Nose Dolphins cruise by. You can fish in the surf for local game fish such as Snook, Sheepshead, Whiting, and Tarpon. Beachcombing is heaven for the nature lover, of course, even at night when meteors shower over the dark expanse of the Gulf of Mexico.
ACTIVITIES: With a kitchen to make dining at home simple and convenient, you can choose to relax on the beach for days at a time. Many activities are available within the complex and nearby, as are island grocery shopping, restaurants, and golf. Walkers, bikers, and rollerbladers enjoy a ten-mile bike path that winds along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
If you decide to venture further, you will not want to miss beautiful Sarasota(15 minutes away), where you will find excellent opportunities for cultural, educational, and entertaining activities, including the Ringling Museum, Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Asolo Theater, Sarasota Ballet and Opera, live theater, live music in many genres, and more. At the south end of Longboat Key is the Mote Marine Aquarium, with fascinating marine exhibits.
Longboat Key has numerous shopping opportunities, Bradenton and Sarasota provide Mall and Outlet shopping, and the beautiful shops of St. Armand’s Key are just one bridge away. Boat charters, scuba diving, snorkeling, and deep-sea fishing are all conveniently available in the Sarasota and Bradenton areas.
You can also make Longboat Key your home-base and travel to many other exciting and popular attractions within a two-hour drive: Walt Disney World, Sea World, and Universal Studios in Orlando, Busch Gardens in Tampa, as well as Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
WEATHER: The average annual rainfall is approximately 55 inches, mostly falling during afternoon rainshowers in the summer. Average daily high temperatures October through December are 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 C.). Highs January through March average 77 F. (25 C.). Highs April through June average 88 F. (31 C.) and July through September, 91 F. (33 C.).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- King Bed: with new Simmons Beauty Rest Classic Plush Top Mattress
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Living room has 46 inch high definition plasma television w/ Blue Ray DVD player; master bedroom has 27 in high definition LCD TV w/ DVD player.
- DVD
- VCR
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: AND Beautiful White-Sand Beach
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet: Secure Wireless (WiFi) or hard-wired High Speed Internet (Free) and rolling computer desk
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 2 High Definition Flat Panel TVs-Living Room (46 in plasma) and Master Bedroom (27 in LCD), Chaise Lounges, Beach Umbrellas, Room Safe
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2009-2010: Weekly Monthly | 2010: Weekly Monthly
October ..... $1135/wk .. $4560/mo | April ...... $1575/wk .. $6120/mo
November .... $1135/wk .. $4415/mo | May ........ $1135/wk .. $4560/mo
December .... $1390/wk .. $4765/mo | June ....... $1305/wk .. $5030/mo
Jan 1-Feb 15. $1390/wk .. $4930/mo | July ....... $1305/wk .. $5200/mo
Feb 16-28.... $1575/wk .. $5710/mo | August ..... $1305/wk .. $4855/mo
March ....... $1575/wk .. $6320/mo | September .. $1135/wk .. $4415/mo
Based on 4 persons. Additional persons (2 max) $20/night. Cleaning inc. 7 day min.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1973
Why the Owner Chose Casa del Mar
My parents purchased our family's beautiful place on the beach in the early 1970s after searching for an appealing property on Longboat Key, where we had first vacationed in the 1950s. Our family spent many happy family vacations in various Gulf Coast areas, but Longboat Key was our favorite. We strive to provide our Casa del Mar property with tender loving care, as my parents did. It's a great family resource that we have enjoyed sharing with other vacationing families.
The Unique Benefits of this Low-Rise Condominium
Our extended family continues to enjoy introducing successive generations to this wonderful home away from home. Some of us are avid fishermen, some collect shells, some dive into the rich musical opportunities in Sarasota. ALL of us enjoy the natural beauty of our beach and sunsets, and feel refreshed and invigorated by our vacations in this magnificent seashore setting.
Property Photos
- Pool & Sunbathing - Steps from Beach & Unit - Beautiful Longboat Key Resort!
- View of Great Room Seating Area from Kitchen - Beautiful Longboat Key Resort!
- Your Vacation Home Theatre - Beautiful Longboat Key Resort!
- View toward kitchen from great room
- Short Walk to the Beach
- Our complex beach, a beautiful 75 pace stroll from our front door
- View of Complex from Beach
- Sunset and Sea Oats
- Great Blue Heron and the View South Down the Beach
- View of Unit from the Grounds
- View of Great Room from Kitchen
- Master bedroom has Simmons Beauty Rest Plush Top king size bed
- Play tennis on two beautiful tennis courts!
- Enjoy family barbecues in a beautiful tropical setting
- View toward our unit from the beach, only 75 steps from our door
- Good times await you and your family at our beautiful place on the beach!
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #48305
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