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

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Longboat Key, FL
  • Place, Jewfish Key
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Coquina Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cortez Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)

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

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

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

No events allowed
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Pets

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Coquina Beach and Lido Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. 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 - 0.0 km
  • Coquina Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Coquina Baywalk - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cortez Beach - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 12 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪AMOB on the Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tide Tables - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shore Longboat Key - ‬2 min walk

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). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 2 mi (3 km) of Jewfish Key, Coquina Beach and Bradenton Beach. Coquina Baywalk and Coquina Gulfside Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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.

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