The location of the Boat House is good. The house was clean inside but we did encounter a couple of issues. The water in smaller bathroom shower would not turn on - I emailed Michaela on Monday and she said she would notify the handyman but no one ever came by to check out the shower. We knew there was construction on the seawall but we did not understand (didn't know to ask) that the seawall came up to the side of the house. The workers came each day during the week and worked "Island Time" - start around 8:20-9:00, break around 10 then lunch from noon until after 1:00 - and packed up and left by 3:30. The workers liked to smoke so it made it unpleasant to sit outside when they were present. The pool may be heated but it was too cold to enjoy during our stay. We did enjoy watching the Manatees swimming and sunning. The inside of the unit was fine except for the lack of enough curtain to cover the windows - it would be nice to have blackout curtains or blinds to close at night as a lot of light comes in from the street and the Villa next door. We also did not find the wagon and beach chairs at the Boat House we were expecting to use. We did see a wagon and chairs underneath the Villa but assumed those were for the renters present at the Villa. The Boat House kitchen could use some additional glasses - small juice size and a pizza cutter. In the laundry room a shelf is over the dryer and it makes it very difficult to clean out the dryer vent. Overall, we enjoyed our visit to Long Boat Key to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Thanks again to Michaela for the lovely bottle of wine and nice anniversary wishes.

The Boathouse is exactly as pictured. Very clean and comfortable accommodations. Our dog enjoyed the fenced patio area and our son caught sheepshead from the dock. A pair of manatees visited our dock one afternoon. The beach is just a short walk across the street.We would definitely stay here again!

This place was excellent. We had everything we needed, from beach necessities to the fully equipped kitchen. Comfortable bed where we slept deeply most nights. Quiet location set off from the main road.Michaela, the manager, was a jewel. Very responsive to any requests we made. We had a wonderful stay.

Loved the back deck over the water and in the shade and watching fish jump in the canal. Saw a manatee almost every day! Very easy to cross street to get to beautiful and secluded beach. Inside was clean, updated and had all we needed. Great place for dogs to hang out with fenced in outside and covered deck. They also loved to sit and look at the water! Definitely want to come back.

This place was excellent. We had everything we needed, from beach necessities to the fully equipped kitchen. Comfortable bed where we slept deeply most nights. Quiet location set off from the main road. Michaela, the manager, was a jewel. Very responsive to any requests we made. We had a wonderful stay.

The property and unit works really good for us. Updated kitchen and bathrooms and loved having washer dryer available. We bring our boat and the dock is nice with both water and power available. Unfortunately we chose the week red tide invaded Longboat but that’s the way it goes sometimes. The covered area outside was nice to have but the over head fans did not work and the construction next door was a little bothersome in the mornings but overall it suited our needs and we will likely be back.

Over all a very cute home with all the essentials.

We recently stayed at the Boathouse and it far exceeded our expectations! We truly enjoyed the peaceful, secluded vacation experience compared to previous Longboat resort stays with other tenants all around. The house is in great updated shape with great accommodations. We were very thankful for the chairs, umbrella, and cooler that we could bring to the beach just across the street. The manatees came right up to the back of the house for over an hour, 2 days in a row, which was pretty exciting for us midwesterners. Michaela was exceptional to work with through the whole booking process and through the end of our stay. We will definitely be back!

Saw many manatees, very nice property with great boat access!!! Being able to bring our dog was awesome, too!

Location was good! Construction next door was not disruptive. Had some issues with it being cleaned prior to arrival so we switched units one night. Only suggestion is bed in master is too low to the ground and mattress was not the best without a box spring . I would suggest replacement. All else was good .

Just finished a family weekend at the boat house and we could not have had a better experience. Kept our boat there and it was so easy to get to several places by boat without going far! Then not to mention a beautiful beach is just waiting directly across the street and an awesome park with boardwalks through the mangroves just down the road. It was perfect for my family with small kids and just what the dr ordered. Thanks for the amazing accomodations we will definitely be back!

It was fantastic outside as was the living Rea. However, the bed was 12" off the floor with a big frame sticking out. A severe tripping hazard. No storage at all in bedroom. Microwave was broken. For 14 of our month stay. I finally called and it was replaced.

We just finished a wonderful visit at the Boathouse for the month of February. Weather couldn't have been better. Location of the Cabana's are exellent. Of course you are on the water where the manatees basically hung out for the month - Flocks of Ibis in our yard - Great Heron outside the kitchen window - just a beautiful setting. Across the street is the beach equipped with loungers, umbrella's and what a beautiful beach it is. Walk to restaurants - Harrys store. The unit itself has been remodeled - and nicely decorated. Washer/Dryer was great to have. Owner was extremely receptive & responsive. We look forward to next year!!

The place was clean and nicely decorated. We enjoyed our stay at this waterfront location on Long Boat. We brought our boat and were able to hop on every day after breakfast and cruise on the beautiful waterways of Longboat. Manatees visited us daily right at the back door. We plan on coming back. The manager was great to work with also!!

I must say, I have never had a more relaxing vacation than this one in Longboat. There is not a whole lot to do there, at first I was a bit anxious, but then embraced and enjoyed it greatly. The Boat House itself, was awesome. The boat slip is very large and could easily fit 4 boats like mine (20’ center console). The interior space seemed larger than in the pictures, which was a nice surprise. I found a few small items in need of repair, and brought it to the attention of the property manager, they fixed everything immediately! The bed seemingly needs a box spring, and was not the most comfortable, at least for me, but I still slept just fine. I would definitely stay here again, and plan to do so.

We had a great time at the boat house. The location was perfect. We rode our bikes to breakfast and dinner everyday. After we put the boat in at Coquina, we never drove again for 4 days. Plenty of room to park with your boat trailer. Beautiful sunrises from the back deck. Convenient to Cannon's Marina for boat fuel. Close enough to Sarasota and even Egmont Key for day trips.The house was nicely decorated and very clean.

We recently stayed at this property and found the location, house, furnishing, cleanliness, and water way right out the back to be EXCELLENT!!! The only recommendation is if the property could be reserved via personal or cashier checks made directly to the owner, rather having to use the VRBO web site. VRBO has recently changed their model and now charge BOTH, the owner and renter(around 9%) a "service fee". You can only see this fee under "view detail" during booking. MANY web sites from annoyed owners AND renters regarding the service fee can be found by googling "how can you avoid the service fee when booking from vrbo"

The photos are honest and representative of the property. I was positively surprised by the lack of noise given that the house is just 50 meters from the main road. The location is convenient if you are planning to be on Long Boat Key, although be careful of traffic in the late afternoons if trying to get off the Key. One note: I arrived at night and it was extremely difficult to find the entrance to the property (a small dirt drive). I literally had to walk with my flashlight along the road until I found the street number. Overall I recommend this place, and I would rent it again.

This is a wonderful place to stay on Long Boat Key. It is clean and very nicely decorated. The king bed in the bedroom is very comfortable and the two-headed shower is amazing! There is a washer and dryer in the unit which is very convenient. The location on the canal is great. The management company were very pleasant and accommodating.

The intercoastal waterfront cottage exceeded expectations. It was directly across the street from the Gulf of Mexico and in an upscale location on the intercoastal of Longboat Key. Location could not have been better for restaurants, shopping and beaches. Would highly recommend this newly renovated cottage in the a wonderful location. We'll be back again!

We stayed about 4 days at this great location on a deep water canal on Longboat Key. The house was newly remodeled with granite counter tops, a fabulous 2 person shower and very comfortable furniture. It had a very beachy feel and was decorated with that in mind. We really enjoyed having morning coffee under the boathouse roof in cushioned outdoor furniture. We saw several manatee in the boat slip only a few feet away from us. They seemed to visit this area every day of our stay and really was a highllight! We are a retired couple with a dog (pet friendly house!), but a family could easily stay here using the pull out couch. The entire deck area is fenced so our puppy could have a lot of freedom when we were outside. There are 2 full baths and a washer and dryer. Every appliance is high end. My only comment is that I wish there was a king size bed instead of a queen in the bedroom. The bedroom is large enough for one. We would definitely come back here again and recommend it to our friends. We even walked to Harry's for breakfast from the house.