Unit #302 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front
Apartment in Longboat Key, FL
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment rental
Beautiful view from living room area. Cathedral ceilings, gorgeous appointments.
Quaint, quiet, and the quality of a boutique resort, not the hassle, noise, the impersonal nature of a hotel. You will become part of our family, and we will look forward to your return year after year.
When planning a trip to the beautiful Gulf Coast Beaches, stay at Sand Cay Beach Resort. All of our private beautiful condominiums feature full kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms and a balcony or patio to enjoy. We offer pool and garden, gulf and gulf front beach views. Our property features a heated pool, shuffleboard court, full tennis court and an immaculate private, white sandy beach.
Experience the ultimate beachfront boutique Florida paradise with us.
Quaint, quiet, and the quality of a boutique resort, not the hassle, noise, the impersonal nature of a hotel. You will become part of our family, and we will look forward to your return year after year.
When planning a trip to the beautiful Gulf Coast Beaches, stay at Sand Cay Beach Resort. All of our private beautiful condominiums feature full kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms and a balcony or patio to enjoy. We offer pool and garden, gulf and gulf front beach views. Our property features a heated pool, shuffleboard court, full tennis court and an immaculate private, white sandy beach.
Experience the ultimate beachfront boutique Florida paradise with us.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Map of Longboat Key, FL
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Ratings and reviews
6.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Unfortunately, the cleanliness of our unit this year was not where it should have been. I travelled with two children a 4 years old and a 8 week old. My 4 year olds feet were extremely dirty from the floors in the unit. Bathrooms had grime that could be removed built up around the faucets, and the kitchen had a bad bug issue. We had ants everywhere, including in items that needed to be sanitary for our baby. We also had a large cockroach that showed up. Was hoping that was just a fluke considering it’s Florida but just did not make me feel any less stressed about my family staying there. I wiped down the countertops with a Lysol wipe and it did help which just proved how poorly the kitchen was cleaned. I will say, I did not approach management with this issue. I figured the only thing they would do is spray and I did not want to have the chemicals sprayed while we were staying with a newborn. They are usually so lovely but this just was a general cleanliness issue. We stayed in the same unit 2 years in a row and were just so disappointed and stressed about cleanliness this year. Just did not feel up to the Sand Cay standard.
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great week at Sand Cay. The condo was clean, well equipped and had plenty of room for all 6 of us. We loved the view and the easy access to the beach. The grounds were well kept and the office staff were very helpful. This was our third stay at Sand Cay and would stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We'll be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location to explore the area and a beautiful property!
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We accidently came across Sand Cay Beach Resort when searching for spring break options. We researched the area a little and it seemed like a good fit for our family of 4. Once we arrived, the view from unit 302 was amazing! We could not have been more pleased with the direct view of the gulf and beach area. The beds and bathrooms were good and comfortable. We had enough kitchen supplies to make what we needed to. I would recommend that the dishwasher get updated as we had a few dishes that didn't look to be fully cleaned. The resort as a hole was friendly, welcoming and guests were kind. Very impressive experience here and we'd recommend it to others.
10.0 / 10.0
We had so much fun here! great location and the property was perfect. No complaints!
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay at Longboat Key was the escape we needed and this condo was a great place for us to stay. The restaurant suggestion list was greatly appreciated. Next time I will bring a small drying rack as the washers and dryers, though free, are located by the office, not in the condo.
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed for a long weekend in February and had an amazing time. Our condo was well equipped and the space was great for our family. The property is ideal with located on the beach, shuffleboard, pickleball/tennis/basketball, plus the heated pool. We hardly needed to leave besides to get food. We hope to be back next year!!!
8.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The view from this unit is spectacular. things they need to address: more towel bars in the bathrooms. more lamps in general in the living area. fill the holes in the drywall. fix the window in the second bedroom. one of the chairs on the patio is broken. the tv situation in the living area need attention; it appears the box is dysfunctional and the signal spontaneously goes out.
10.0 / 10.0
My family and I loved the property and we’ll be coming back again!
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed a fine stay at Sand Cay for the full month of October '23. This is our 2nd year at Sand Cay but 12 year coming to Longboat key.Sand Cay is good for us at this time in the fall, not busy and easy to get around.The staff are particularly nice and always helpful. Special shout out for Sara from your "Scottish Family"!
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had the best time in Unit 302 - the weather was perfect and the condo had everything we needed!
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great rental experience! We've booked it for next April already! Only one wish- an umbrella in a separate stand (not in the table) so one could sit out on the balcony in the later afternoon and have some shade.
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful view, great condo!
10.0 / 10.0
This is the first time we have stayed in Longboat Key. Loved the area and walking on the beach. Everyone was very friendly.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely condo and property. Bedrooms and baths are a tad smaller than they appear in the photos but the amazing views in the rest of the condo made up for it! Condo was great, beds were comfortable, kitchen was really well stocked and the fact that the property provided lounge chairs and umbrellas was an added bonus. We had a great time!
10.0 / 10.0
Such a great unit. Wonderful space - clean
, excellent bathrooms/towels, kitchen utensils.
One amazing detail which really impressed us. We brought a deflated soccer ball with us to kick around and the unit even
Had a ball pump with needles. It was a great service as we thought we'd have to run to a store. We loved it there and of course views are amazing at sunset and really all day. Thanks!
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was a successful trip. The unit was very nice and though we were around for the cold snap. we still had a marvelous time as usual
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Gorgeous view! Great supply of everything you need in the kitchen. Living room couches could be updated. Other than that we thought the place was great. Staff in office were extremely helpful and nice!
10.0 / 10.0
Sand Cay
When we first arrived the air conditioning was not working, however, the office staff had someone out within the hour to fix it. The unit was nice and the view was breathtaking. I would definitely stay in this unit again. The only bad is there is no washer and dryer in the unit but there is an on sight laundry facility that is free to use and no one messes with your laundry.
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We highly recommend Room 302 Sand Cay if you are looking for a beautiful panoramic view of the Gulf. It has recent updates in both bathrooms (beautifully done) and flooring in the main living/ dining area. The kitchen had everything we needed to be able to cook our meals. The grounds at Sand Cay are gorgeous and well maintained. The staff was friendly, however we didn't need anything from them except to check in and check out. We hated to leave!
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent, clean unit, beautiful beach
10.0 / 10.0
Unbeatable Sunset View
If you like sunsets (who doesn’t ?) , Sand Cay unit 302 cannot be beat. The balcony looks directly at the Gulf . The sunsets seem to be right smack in front of you. The unit is very comfortable and clean. The furnishings are okay ( nothing fancy ) , but there is pretty much everything you need to have a spectacular family vacation.
8.0 / 10.0
Great Unit!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This unit has super stylish updated bathrooms, bedrooms, and floors. The sizable living room has comfortable couches and great gulf views! The kitchen is small and could use a little love. Overall we loved this unit and hope to reserve it again!
8.0 / 10.0
Sand kay
Wonderful vacation!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful spot on the Gulf!
Lovely condo on a beautiful beach. Views are gorgeous.
10.0 / 10.0
Great start to the new year
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful
10.0 / 10.0
November visit
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The view was the absolute best! The corner end patio location made it a bit too windy. I would suggest a few extras= colander, small dish rack, rain umbrella. Beds were extremely comfortable. The website indicated 2 twin beds in the 2nd bedroom...I would recommend correcting that. No question, we will be back!
8.0 / 10.0
Longboat Key
Pretty great location. Unit is pretty small. Small bedrooms, tiny bathrooms Lots of mirrored walls to make it look bigger. Kitchen has lots of good stuff. TV’s aren’t smart. No Netflix or Prime.
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful beach
Nice condo, kitchen needs remodel.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Family Vacation!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The last time we went to Sand Cay was in 2010, so it was good to be back. I know each condo is individually owned, and condo #302 was great for us. The bathrooms were beautifully updated as were the floors, and while the rest of the condo may not have been completely updated, it had everything we needed and it was perfect for our stay! The view was immaculate and we were able to see a beautiful sunset every night. Since the sun sets in the west and the balcony faces to the west, we did have a lot of sun on the patio until the sun went down, but again, that was fine for us.
10.0 / 10.0
Gorgeous Beach View
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great vacation at Sand Cay Beach Resort. The staff was extremely nice and helpful. The resort was crisp clean and looked as if the exterior of all buildings had been freshly painted. The grounds were lush and well manicured. Beach chairs were plentiful and available complimentary to the resort guests. We stayed in unit 302 with gorgeous views of the beach and sunsets. Reserved parking spot for each unit made parking a breeze. The resort was family friendly and very quiet at night.
We will definitely stay again at this resort.
We will definitely stay again at this resort.
5.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great vacation at Sand Cay Beach Resort. The staff was extremely nice and helpful. The resort was crisp clean and looked as if the exterior of all buildings had been freshly painted. The grounds were lush and well manicured. Beach chairs were plentiful and available complimentary to the resort guests. We stayed in unit 302 with gorgeous views of the beach and sunsets. Reserved parking spot for each unit made parking a breeze. The resort was family friendly and very quiet at night. We will definitely stay again at this resort.
8.0 / 10.0
Perfect Long Weekend
The location and view is amazing! Quiet private beach, amazing sunsets.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Condo on a BEAUTIFUL Beach!
We very much loved our stay in this condo and would absolutely book it again ... I think it must have the best view of the beach of any condo on the property. Everything in the condo is as described, convenient to grocery and restaurants, and steps from the most gorgeous beach ever -- we can't wait to return!
5.0 / 10.0
First, you are paying the lion's share of rent/fees for the location, the view, the proximity to one of the best beaches in Florida, so any nagging little negatives pale in comparison. Don't even waste much time thinking about them. Well, except maybe one. But first, the good stuff.1. Those photos you see online, especially the ones from the balcony - they're not retouched, they're absolutely true and the view is drop-dead gorgeous. THIS is why you spend the money and rent a condo here.2. It feels big inside. I don't know the actual square footage but it's probably not as big as it seems. Way more space than my wife and I needed but we certainly appreciated it. A family will do just fine with this much space.3. Everything works, from the plumbing, to the lights, to the heating and the A/C, both of which we used during our week there when it was warm at both ends and unseasonably cool in the middle.4. The geographic location is pretty much in the middle of Longboat Key making it close to St. Arman's to the south and Anna Maria Island to the north. Which means you are no more than 10 to 15 minutes from great restaurants, shopping and of course Publix.5. Did I mention the views?Now, here is one negative. It did not affect us much since we bedded down in the larger bedroom. But take heed to this review and at least one other, the A/C unit is bolted to a wooden base directly outside the smaller bedroom. It is noisy, it vibrates and honestly I don't see how anyone could sleep in there. We heard it in our BR but it wasn't bothersome, nor was it a problem in the rest of the place. Just that small BR. If you draw the short straw, you may need to sleep in the LR. I noted that all of the AC units (that I saw) were mounted in a similar fashion and since these are wood framed condos, the noise and vibration goes right through.One other thing to note, and this may just be a personal preference, but the vents are all located high up the walls and will blow directly on you, especially the BR and LR.I wish we'd known when we got there (after the office had closed) that there is an elevator and valet carts up toward the front. Makes it way easier to get your luggage and stuff to your condo than huffing it all up the stairs.One last little negative, the parking lot has ZERO lighting and is quite dark at night. Just FYI.So it's not perfect, but what is? We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will likely book at Sand Cay again. I hope this helps.
10.0 / 10.0
Location, Location, Location
First, you are paying the lion's share of rent/fees for the location, the view, the proximity to one of the best beaches in Florida, so any nagging little negatives pale in comparison. Don't even waste much time thinking about them. Well, except maybe one. But first, the good stuff.
1. Those photos you see online, especially the ones from the balcony - they're not retouched, they're absolutely true and the view is drop-dead gorgeous. THIS is why you spend the money and rent a condo here.
2. It feels big inside. I don't know the actual square footage but it's probably not as big as it seems. Way more space than my wife and I needed but we certainly appreciated it. A family will do just fine with this much space.
3. Everything works, from the plumbing, to the lights, to the heating and the A/C, both of which we used during our week there when it was warm at both ends and unseasonably cool in the middle.
4. The geographic location is pretty much in the middle of Longboat Key making it close to St. Arman's to the south and Anna Maria Island to the north. Which means you are no more than 10 to 15 minutes from great restaurants, shopping and of course Publix.
5. Did I mention the views?
Now, here is one negative. It did not affect us much since we bedded down in the larger bedroom. But take heed to this review and at least one other, the A/C unit is bolted to a wooden base directly outside the smaller bedroom. It is noisy, it vibrates and honestly I don't see how anyone could sleep in there. We heard it in our BR but it wasn't bothersome, nor was it a problem in the rest of the place. Just that small BR. If you draw the short straw, you may need to sleep in the LR. I noted that all of the AC units (that I saw) were mounted in a similar fashion and since these are wood framed condos, the noise and vibration goes right through.
One other thing to note, and this may just be a personal preference, but the vents are all located high up the walls and will blow directly on you, especially the BR and LR.
I wish we'd known when we got there (after the office had closed) that there is an elevator and valet carts up toward the front. Makes it way easier to get your luggage and stuff to your condo than huffing it all up the stairs.
One last little negative, the parking lot has ZERO lighting and is quite dark at night. Just FYI.
So it's not perfect, but what is? We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will likely book at Sand Cay again. I hope this helps.
3.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:The property manager was more than helpful.The vacation rental was clean.I was very happy with the location.I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:We Overall had a great time in 302. It had beautiful views and nice bathrooms. The floors creaked a bit in the master bedroom. The unpleasant part for us was finding roaches. They have very tall ceilings....unfortunately the roaches like hanging out at the top where you cannot get to them. At night we found them crawling around the floors. But overall this was a nice unit.
6.0 / 10.0
Beautiful view, great location.
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We Overall had a great time in 302. It had beautiful views and nice bathrooms.
The floors creaked a bit in the master bedroom. The unpleasant part for us was finding roaches. They have very tall ceilings....unfortunately the roaches like hanging out at the top where you cannot get to them. At night we found them crawling around the floors. But overall this was a nice unit.
The floors creaked a bit in the master bedroom. The unpleasant part for us was finding roaches. They have very tall ceilings....unfortunately the roaches like hanging out at the top where you cannot get to them. At night we found them crawling around the floors. But overall this was a nice unit.
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely condo. Great floor plan for two couples. Beautiful view and grounds
Process was seamless.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Longboat Key?
The average price for a rental in Longboat Key is £265 per night. This rental is £224 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Unit #302 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Unit #302 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front. Enjoy the water!
Is Unit #302 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Unit #302 Sand Cay Beach Resort Gulf Front?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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