10/10 Excellent
Jennifer jones
30 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very very nice villa
Jennifer jones
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Entire home
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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m
Popular amenities
Check out the area
Longboat Key, FL
- Longboat Key Beaches7 min walk
- Coquina Beach8 min drive
- IMG Academy25 min drive
- St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)62 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Queen Beds
Living Room
2 Double Futons
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
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Property manager
Jim Zilli
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Breathtaking Beach Front Property Ground Floor Condo
Breathtaking Beach Front Property Ground Floor Condo
Sea view
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
9.6 out of 10, (118 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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 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
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Longboat Key
Located in Longboat Key, this villa is 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 Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at Ed Smith Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Longboat Key, FL
What's nearby
- Longboat Key Beaches - 7 min walk
- Jewfish Key - 8 min drive
- Coquina Beach - 8 min drive
- St. Armands Circle - 11 min drive
- IMG Academy - 25 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Anna Maria Oyster Bar - 25 min drive
- Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar - 24 min drive
- Mean Deans Local Kitchen - 26 min drive
- Longboat Key Club - 6 min drive
- Shore LBK - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gary L.
2 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True Beach House
Gary L.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Jerry W.
28 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Thanksgiving beach week
Jerry W.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Terese Renee
6 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Terese Renee
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jenny A.
24 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING!!!!
Jenny A.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Jim Zilli
Jim Zilli grew up in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area. He started coming to Longboat Key in the early 1980s and purchased the Villa as a family retreat in 2004. He chose this property as it was the perfect vacation property and is the only ocean-front standalone home in the area. It didn’t take long before he decided to make Longboat Key his year-round home. Since 2009, he has lived here full time and has gone on to purchase additional properties nearby including a nearby one-bedroom condo in January 2013. The Villa retains the elegantly appointed feel of a family home with all the upscale touches of an attractive, well-kept and much-loved property.
Jim is CEO in the family’s Wisconsin on off-site catering special events business, so he has ample experience in hospitality. He finds great enjoyment and satisfaction helping guests have fantastic vacations in his properties – many of whom come back year after year. “I have many families who I have gotten to know over the years and spent time, dining, golfing, helped them find realtors, and more,” says Jim.
Clients have complimented Jim’s style as attentive and not pushy. They appreciate he will check in with them during their stay. He wants renters to know he’s there for them.
Jim is CEO in the family’s Wisconsin on off-site catering special events business, so he has ample experience in hospitality. He finds great enjoyment and satisfaction helping guests have fantastic vacations in his properties – many of whom come back year after year. “I have many families who I have gotten to know over the years and spent time, dining, golfing, helped them find realtors, and more,” says Jim.
Clients have complimented Jim’s style as attentive and not pushy. They appreciate he will check in with them during their stay. He wants renters to know he’s there for them.
Why they chose this property
The most apparent reason Jim chose Longboat Key is the weather and beauty of this location, and the Villa located just steps from a world-class beach. Guests never run out of things to do, whether it’s enjoying the nightlife in nearby Sarasota or only collecting shells along the white sand beach. The weather provides just enough variety so that you won’t be bored. Unlike other areas of Florida, Longboat Key is quiet, safe and has a small-town feel he enjoys. The area feels remote and natural, yet it’s easy to access with the Sarasota airport just 7 miles east of Sarasota or from Tampa, which is 40 minutes away.
One of Jim’s favorite things to do is golf, and (there are several world-class courses within a 20-minute drive). He also enjoys movies and recommends the annual film festival in Sarasota. He keeps a running list of the many, many things there are to do in the area - so whether you like to swim, sunbathe, walk the beach, golf, shop, or all of the above, Jim’s guests find plenty to keep themselves entertained. At the same time, the secluded location offers privacy and quiet, so if you, like most of us, need to catch up on rest while you’re here, you can fall asleep to nothing more than the gentle sound of the surf.
One of Jim’s favorite things to do is golf, and (there are several world-class courses within a 20-minute drive). He also enjoys movies and recommends the annual film festival in Sarasota. He keeps a running list of the many, many things there are to do in the area - so whether you like to swim, sunbathe, walk the beach, golf, shop, or all of the above, Jim’s guests find plenty to keep themselves entertained. At the same time, the secluded location offers privacy and quiet, so if you, like most of us, need to catch up on rest while you’re here, you can fall asleep to nothing more than the gentle sound of the surf.
What makes this property unique
One-of-a-kind home right on the Gulf of Mexico view the video and slideshow, private yard pool next to the house. Open concept two bedroom two bath washer dryer, master bedroom faces the gulf. Fireplace /giant screen TVs in each room, stainless steel appliances, dedicated carport
· Complete privacy in this stand alone home
· Two bedrooms: one has one king and bedroom two has two queen-sized beds
· Free high-speed wireless internet
· Three TVs with cable
· Fireplace ( not to be used as no one knows how to handle the flutes
· Full-sized stainless steel appliances in well-stocked kitchen and pantry
· On-site full-size washer/dryer
· Stereo system and DVD player
· Two sofa sleeper couches and one futon – property can sleep up to eight
· 40 feet of windows with hurricane shutters facing the Gulf
· Clean, well-maintained lawn
· Master bedroom faces Gulf with small patio
· Both bathrooms have combination tub/showers
· Both bedrooms have flat screen TVs and Casablanca fans
· Free access to pool (with free use of beach towels) next door
· Ample storage
· Dining room seats up to 10
· Entire home is on one level, making it safe for little ones or elderly guests
· Our beachside patio overlooks the Gulf of Mexico
· Complete privacy in this stand alone home
· Two bedrooms: one has one king and bedroom two has two queen-sized beds
· Free high-speed wireless internet
· Three TVs with cable
· Fireplace ( not to be used as no one knows how to handle the flutes
· Full-sized stainless steel appliances in well-stocked kitchen and pantry
· On-site full-size washer/dryer
· Stereo system and DVD player
· Two sofa sleeper couches and one futon – property can sleep up to eight
· 40 feet of windows with hurricane shutters facing the Gulf
· Clean, well-maintained lawn
· Master bedroom faces Gulf with small patio
· Both bathrooms have combination tub/showers
· Both bedrooms have flat screen TVs and Casablanca fans
· Free access to pool (with free use of beach towels) next door
· Ample storage
· Dining room seats up to 10
· Entire home is on one level, making it safe for little ones or elderly guests
· Our beachside patio overlooks the Gulf of Mexico
Languages:
English
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