One of the original coquina block homes in the quiet, historic 
Village of Longboat Key, this cottage is completely updated with 
plenty of natural light and privacy. Old-fashioned front porch is 
the perfect corner from which to watch street life. French doors in 
the living room lead to private deck with outdoor dining set and 
grill. Kitchen with hand-painted backsplash tiles comes fully 
equipped. Sunny bedroom with two closets. Washer/dryer are in a shed 
around the the back. Includes cable TV and phone. In the morning, 
pick fresh grapefruit right off the deck for fresh-squeezed juice. 
Perfect for a romantic getaway.
  

For anyone who is dying to get away…but not too far away…or 
if you have friends and family who’d like a taste of old Florida, we 
have just the place: a tiny cottage in the historic Village of
Longboat Key.
Walk out the French doors to dine on your own private deck or, better yet,
walk a block to one of the area's oldest waterfront restaurants, Mar
Vista, and have a mango 
daiquiri and one of the best burgers in Southwest 
Florida. The bay, public dock and boat launch are just a block away. 
Wide and empty Whitney Beach is just a few minutes’ walk 
from your door, peacocks roam the streets and a new gourmet grocery 
store just opened at the end of the block so you’ll never have to 
get in a car. 

The Longboat Key Art Center is located just two blocks away in the 
village. Anna Maria Island with all its restaurants and beach shops 
is just over the bridge, only a few minute's drive north. Heading 
south on Longboat Key, just over the New Pass Bridge is Mote Marine 
Laboratory with its aquariums full of sharks, manatees, seahorses 
and world-class research. St. Armands Circle and its upscale 
shopping and dining are just around the bend. Lido Beach is walking 
distance from the circle. Only two miles from St. Armands is the 
cultural city of Sarasota with its theaters, opera, symphony, 
museums and art galleries, and, if you time it right, Cincinnati 
Reds spring training. (The Pirates train in nearby Bradenton.)

$700/wk from May through October
$750/wk from November through April
$1,300/mo from May through October
$1,700/mo from November through April