Longboat Key Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

Longboat Key stretches narrowly for eleven miles between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, providing an ideal vacation environment. Those looking for the perfect Florida Keys vacation, should look no further than a Longboat Key vacations! Longboat Key vacation rentals are just south of St. Petersburg and the surrounding area is home to approximately 8,000 permanent residents, but that figure swells during the wintertime. Outdoor recreational activities abound in Longboat Key, including swimming, shelling, fishing, water skiing, parasailing, boating and tennis. Longboat Key has two championship golf courses, with over 50 more in nearby Sarasota and Bradenton. Bikers and rollerbladers enjoy Longboat Key’s ten-mile bike path that winds along Gulf of Mexico Drive. Boat charters, with or without a captain, are available and the azure Gulf waters offer plenty of opportunities for scuba diving, snorkeling and deep sea fishing. Just off the south end of Longboat Key is the Mote Marine Aquarium. This center offers a fascinating look at sea life, and is also a marine research center and lab. There is a 30-foot touch tank and a 135,000-gallon shark tank. The Ann and Alfred Goldstein Marine Mammal Research Center has displays on manatees, dolphins and whales. Indeed, if youre looking for a little adventure, then Longboat Key rental homes and Longboat Key resort condos are a terrific idea. Longboat Key is a vacation haven in itself, but if you’re in the mood to travel, a two hour drive takes you to Tampa, Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Naples or Walt Disney World. Longboat Key vacations will be whatever you want them to be; thanks to your many choices for Longboat Key vacation rentals, you can totally customize your trip. So start exploring your options for Longboat Key rental homes and Longboat Key resort condos so you can start exploring the Florida Keys soon!

Surrounding areas: Lido Key, Florida (6.8 mi), Bradenton, Florida (7.5 mi), Sarasota, Florida (7.9 mi), Anna Maria Island, Florida (9.3 mi), Palmetto, Florida (9.7 mi), Siesta Key, Florida (10.1 mi), Ellenton, Florida (11.2 mi)

Longboat Key Vacation Rentals

	Pool/HotTub		Type	Bed	Bath	Sleeps
Beach Front Efficiency w/Balcony-Unit #48	P		Condo	1	1	4
Beachcomber- Relax/Play on the Beach	P		Condo	1	1	4
Gulf Views hear the waves crash, adorable!			Condo	1	1	2-4
Longboat Harbour	P		Condo	1	1	4
Beachcomber of Longboat Key	P		Condo	1	1	1
Brand new Cabana--Leave hi-rise crowds behind!	P		Condo	1	1	5
Neptune on Longboat Key - Newly renovated			Condo	1	1	2-4
The Beachcomber Unit 301	P	H	Condo	1	1	2-4
One bedroom Adorable Beachfront Cottage			House	1	1	2-3
Spacious condo - Steps to beach and bay - Covert I	P		Condo	1	1	2-4
Whitney Beach Condo-Just Renovated-Steps from Beach & Bay	P		Condo	1	1	4
Beach Front Efficiency - Sea Club I	P		Condo	1	1	2-4
Gulf Front One Bedroom Awesome View On The Beach End Unit	P		Condo	1	1	2-6
Gulf Front Condo - Turtle Crawl Inn - Unit T401	P		Condo	1	1	2-6
Longboat Harbour - lovely condo, gorgeous view, great price	P		Condo	1	1	2-4
Your Private Island Cottage Paradise-Steps from Beach			House	1	1	1-4
Longboat Key Condo			Condo	1	1	4
Whitney Beach - A Slice of Heaven!	P		Condo	1	1	4
Longboat Key LAST MINUTE MAR/APR Specials w/Maid Service	P		Condo	1	1	1-4
The Beach ~~~ Direct Gulf Front 1 Bedroom and Studio	P		Condo	1	1	1-4
Beachfront Perfection with Gorgeous Gulf View	P		Condo	1	1	2-4
Beautiful Beachfront Condo on the Gulf of Mexico!			Condo	1	1	1-4
~~~Beach Tropical Paradise~~~ ~~~~Request Virtual Tour~~~~	P		Villa	1	1	1-5
Historic Longboat Village Getaway			Duplex	1	1	1-2
Direct Gulf Front~Private Balcony ~~~1 Bedroom and Studio~~~	P		Condo	1	1	1-4
beach castle	P	H	Condo	1	1	1-4
Beautiful oceanfront condo	P		House	1	1	4
Gulf Views & Steps to the Beach - Only $550wk. May & June!			Condo	1	1	2-4
The Beach on Longboat Key - Choose a Studio or 1 BR +Den	P		Condo	1	1	2-6
Beautiful Gulf View Condo - Seaplace	P	H	Condo	1	1½	2
Longboat Key affordable GEM			Coachhome	1	2	2-3
La Playa Beach Resort - Summer Rate Special!	P		Condo	2	1	4
Cozy Little Getaway - Just 600 feet from the beach	P		House	2	1	6
**Late cancellation means Big Savings for You!			Condo	2	1	2-6
Tropical Sunset View; Steps to the Beach			Condo	2	1	2-6
Gulf View 2/1 Unit at La Playa Condominiums	P		House	2	1	2-6
Longboat Bungalow Retreat - Historic Village - Walk to Beach			House	2	1	4-6
Book now for May or July!!!			Condo	2	1	2-6
Best Value - Canal Front - New Pool- Nature Lover's Paradise	P		Townhome	2	1½	2-4
Best Direct Beach Front Unit on LBK w/ NEW HD Flat Screen!	P		Condo	2	1½	4-6
Spectacular Beachfront Longboat Key Condo with Private Beach	P		Condo	2	1½	4-6
Gulf Front Condo on Private Beach	P		Condo	2	1½	4-5
Secluded Beachfront On Gulf of Mexico	P		Villa	2	2	2-6
Beach Castle Resort Gulf to Bay 1st Floor Condo	P	H	Condo	2	2	4-6
The Beach	P		Condo	2	2	4-8
Cheerful Sunny Townhome on Longboat Key	P		House	2	2	4-5
Longboat Key Condo on the Bay: Beautiful Views!	P		Condo	2	2	4-6
Beachfront property at Whitney Beach	P	H	Condo	2	2	6
The Best of Both Worlds...Spectacular Beach and Bay Views	P		Condo	2	2	1-4
Convenient Home on Canal - Walk to Beach			House	2	2	4-6
Seaplace on Longboat Key	P	H	Condo	2	2	4
** 2 & 1 BR CONDOS- SARASOTA VACATION RENTALS- LIDO BEACH	P	H	Condo	2	2	4-6
Seaplace	P	H	Condo	2	2	4
Seahorse - Direct Gulf front condo steps from pool/beach	P		Condo	2	2	2-6
Bayside Beauty at Windward Bay	P		Condo	2	2	5-6
Seaplace condo on the beach	P	H	Condo	2	2	4-5
Gulf-Front Condo	P		Condo	2	2	1-4
Elegant Condo Paradise Step From Beach	P		Condo	2	2	4-5
Direct Beachfront Condominium - Spectacular Sunsets	P		Condo	2	2	2-4
Directly ON BEACH!! Available Jan-Apr 2009	P		Condo	2	2	4-5
Beachfront lifestyle to write home about	P		Condo	2	2	1-4
Condo On The Beach	P		Condo	2	2	5
Breathtaking Gulf Front Condo with Full Water Views!	P		Condo	2	2	1-4
Beachfront Condo on GULF !! ALL NEW !!!	P	H	Condo	2	2	4-5
Beautiful Home on Canal	P		House	2	2	4-6
Islands West Gorgeous Views of Longboat Key!!	P		Condo	2	2	5-6
Parrot's Cove	P		House	2	2	5-6
On the Beach	P		Condo	2	2	4
Privateer South	P		Condo	2	2	4-6
Gulfside Villa on North Longboat Key			Villa	2	2	4-6
Cozy Home on Longboat Key Canal- walk to beach	P		House	2	2	4
Sunset Beach Condo Full Gulf View	P	H	Condo	2	2	2-6
Jan-Apr 09 AvailableBreathtaking Views/Wireless Internet	P		Condo	2	2	6
Longboat Bay Club	P	H	Condo	2	2	6
PERFECT Beachfront Condo- Walk Right On To Beach	P		Condo	2	2	2-6
Sea Oats			Condo	2	2	4
Whitney Beach Villa - Steps from the Beach, Docks & Pool!	P		Villa	2	2	4-6
Penthouse Condo	P		Condo	2	2	6
Bay Harbour - Boat Slip Available - Near Armands Circle	P		Condo	2	2	2-4
longboat harbour	P		Condo	2	2	6
Inviting and serene getaway on Longboat Key	P		Condo	2	2	4-5
Longboat Key Gulf Front Private Steps to Beach-BeachPlace	P	H	Condo	2	2	4-6
Sea Grape Inn			Condo	2	2	2-6
Beautiful Condo with Stunning Gulf View & Steps from Beach	P		Condo	2	2	4
Cozy Condo with Tranquil Lagoon View	P		Condo	2	2	4
**LUXURY Condo Water Views	P	H	Condo	2	2	5-6
Longbeach Retreat			Duplex	2	2	4-6
Best of Both Worlds/Bay and Gulf	P		Condo	2	2	4
Privateer South Paradise	P		Condo	2	2	4-6
Longboat island condo with beach and bay access	P		Condo	2	2	5
Gulf Front Sea Club lll	P		Condo	2	2	2-6
#1 Choice Beach-Front at Silver Sands	P		Condo	2	2	2-6
Longboat Harbour, Right on Canal, 5 Mins to Gulf Beach	P		Condo	2	2	1-4
Beautiful. QUIET, GULFFRONT Condo just STEPS from the BEACH	P		Condo	2	2	5-7
2 bedroom GULF FRONT COTTAGE IN PARADISE		H	House	2	2	6
2 bedroom beachfront villa	P		House	2	2	6
Walk 50 Steps to the Beach - Save $50 Per Night	P		Condo	2	2	4-6
Cedars TENNIS Resort	P		Townhome	2	2	2-5
Cedars West Beachfront Condominimum	P		Condo	2	2	4-6
$95 per day (60 day minimum) Special rate for Fall	P		Condo	2	2	2-6
Drop Dead Gorgeous Gulf Views From Each Window!	P		Condo	2	2	4
LBK - beach access condo	P	H	House	2	2	4-6
Tropical Canal Home w/Pool, Lanai - Check Discounts	P		House	2	2½	4-6
Steps from Beautiful Longboat Key Beach	P		Townhome	2	2½	2-4
Longboat beach only steps away.....	P		House	2	2½	2-6
Tennis, Tennis, Tennis, CEDARS EAST Tennis Resort ..	P		Townhome	2	2½	6
Clean Tropical Getaway on Longboat short walk to beach	P	H	House	2	3	6
3 Bedroom Beachfront Condo!!!	P		Condo	3	2	6
Stunning Waterfront 3 bedroom home with pool/boat dock	P	H	House	3	2	2-10
A Tropical Escape - Canal Front Home		H	House	3	2	6
Longboat Key vacation home- Walk to Beach		H	House	3	2	6
Sunny Longboat Key home walk to beach wi fi internet	P		House	3	2	2-6
Beautiful Pool Home steps from Beach or Bay	P		House	3	2	2-6
Gulf Front with Breathtalking views -Players Club	P	H	Condo	3	2	6-7
Great Value! Walk to beach! Tropical & Canal front			House	3	2	6
3 bedroom GULF FRONT BEACH HOUSE IN PARADISE		H	House	3	2	8
**Beachfront Penthouse 2nd fl - Dates Open Aug-Dec.			Condo	3	2½	6-8
Bright clean Key West style vacation home on Longboat Key	P		House	3	2½	6
Key West Style Canal Home-Walk to Beach!			House	3	3	6
Quiet and Serene Bayfront Condo	P		Condo	3	3	8
Spacious Longboat Vacation Rental Walk to Beach Bring Boat	P		House	3	3	6
Waterfront 3BR 2 Story House- Pool & Dock	P		House	3	3	4-8
Longboat Key Towers	P		House	3	3	5-6
Peaceful Bay View vacation home on Longboat Key	P		House	3	3	6
Longboat Key Beach House			House	3	3	6
Luxury Longboat Key Home by the Beach	P	H	House	3	3½	2-6
Bayfront Longboat Key House with Pool and Beach Access	P		House	3	3½	6-8
Private Island Retreat			House	4	3	6

Longboat Key Weather & Climate

South Central Florida, along the Gulf Coast near the south end of Tampa Bay, enjoys warm weather with lots of sunshine year round. During the months of June through September, it is hot and humidity hovers around 50 percent or higher. Although this sounds high, Gulf breezes help to moderate temperatures and virtually every structure in Florida is equipped with air conditioning. The rainy season is from late May through October. You can expect almost daily thunderstorms during this time, but they dissipate quickly and within minutes the sun is shining again. Winters are much drier in comparison with lovely warm daytime temperatures and cool nights. The hurricane season in Florida runs from late August through November, but generally plenty of warning time is given for these types of tropical storms.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	72°F	50°F	2.94 in.	63°F
February	73°F	52°F	2.66 in.	64°F
March	77°F	56°F	3.36 in.	68°F
April	81°F	59°F	1.83 in.	74°F
May	87°F	65°F	2.85 in.	80°F
June	90°F	70°F	7.41 in.	84°F
July	91°F	72°F	8.71 in.	86°F
August	91°F	72°F	9.43 in.	86°F
September	89°F	71°F	7.25 in.	84°F
October	85°F	64°F	2.88 in.	78°F
November	79°F	58°F	2.35 in.	70°F
December	74°F	52°F	2.45 in.	64°F

Longboat Key Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Sarasota Bradenton International airport (SRQ) located about 5 miles east of Longboat Key in Sarasota / Bradenton, Florida, the St Petersburg Clearwater International airport (PIE) located approximately 35 miles north of Longboat Key in St. Petersburg / Clearwater, Florida, the Tampa International airport (TPA) located roughly 40 miles north of Longboat Key in Tampa, Florida, and finally the Lakeland Linder Regional airport (LAL) located around 56 miles northeast of Longboat Key in Lakeland, Florida.

Longboat Key Attractions

While staying in your Longboat Key Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.


Amusement and Theme Parks
Busch Gardens Tampa	Tampa	FL	39.7 mi.
Celebration Station	Clearwater	FL	40.5 mi.
Kidstar Park	Port Charlotte	FL	41.3 mi.
Cypress Gardens Adventure Park	Winter Haven	FL	72.2 mi.

Water Parks
Adventure Island	Tampa	FL	39.7 mi.
Buccaneer Bay	Spring Hill	FL	75.1 mi.
Walt Disney World Blizzard Beach	Lake Buena Vista	FL	96.5 mi.
Walt Disney World Typhoon Lagoon	Lake Buena Vista	FL	96.5 mi.
Walt Disney World Water Country	Lake Buena Vista	FL	96.5 mi.
Water Mania	Kissimmee	FL	97.7 mi.
Wet N' Wild	Orlando	FL	110.5 mi.

Golf Courses
Heather Hills Golf Course	Bradenton	FL	7.5 mi.
Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch	Bradenton	FL	7.5 mi.
Links at Greenfield Plantation	Bradenton	FL	7.5 mi.
Manatee County Golf Course	Bradenton	FL	7.5 mi.
Palma Sola Golf Course	Bradenton	FL	7.5 mi.
Peridia Golf & Country Club	Bradenton	FL	7.5 mi.
Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Course	Bradenton	FL	7.5 mi.
Preserve Golf Club at Tara	Bradenton	FL	7.5 mi.
River Club	Bradenton	FL	7.5 mi.
River Run Golf Links	Bradenton	FL	7.5 mi.
Rosedale Golf & Tennis Club	Bradenton	FL	7.5 mi.
Timber Creek Golf Course	Bradenton	FL	7.5 mi.
Village Green Golf Course	Bradenton	FL	7.5 mi.
Waterlefe Golf & River Club	Bradenton	FL	7.5 mi.
Bobby Jones Golf Complex	Sarasota	FL	7.9 mi.
Forest Lakes Golf Club	Sarasota	FL	7.9 mi.
Foxfire Golf Club	Sarasota	FL	7.9 mi.
Gulf Gate Golf Course	Sarasota	FL	7.9 mi.
Oak Ford Golf Club	Sarasota	FL	7.9 mi.
Rolling Green Golf Club	Sarasota	FL	7.9 mi.
Sarasota Golf Club	Sarasota	FL	7.9 mi.
Serenoa Golf Club	Sarasota	FL	7.9 mi.
Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club	Sarasota	FL	7.9 mi.
Sunrise Golf Club	Sarasota	FL	7.9 mi.
Tatum Ridge Golf Links	Sarasota	FL	7.9 mi.
Village Green Golf Club	Sarasota	FL	7.9 mi.
Buffalo Creek Golf Course	Palmetto	FL	9.7 mi.
Imperial Lakes Golf Course	Palmetto	FL	9.7 mi.
Palm View Hills Golf Course	Palmetto	FL	9.7 mi.
Terra Ceia Bay Golf & Tennis Club	Palmetto	FL	9.7 mi.

State Parks
Judah P Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park		FL	11.5 mi.
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park		FL	19.0 mi.
Oscar Scherer State Park		FL	19.4 mi.
Lake Manatee State Park		FL	20.0 mi.
Myakka River State Park		FL	23.3 mi.
Little Manatee River State Park		FL	26.1 mi.
Port Charlotte Beach State Park		FL	39.2 mi.
Stump Pass Beach State Park		FL	39.8 mi.

Museums
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art	Sarasota	FL	8.2 mi.	(Art)
St. Petersburg Museum of History	St. Petersburg	FL	25.9 mi.	(History)
Salvador Dali Museum	St Petersburg	FL	25.9 mi.	(Art)
St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts	St. Petersburg	FL	25.9 mi.	(Art)
Florida Holocaust Museum	St. Petersburg	FL	25.9 mi.	(History)
Florida International Museum	St. Petersburg	FL	25.9 mi.	(History)
Tampa Museum of Art	Tampa	FL	39.7 mi.	(Art)
Henry B. Plant Museum	Tampa	FL	39.7 mi.	(History)

Zoos and Aquariums
Busch Gardens	Tampa	FL	39.7 mi.
Florida Aquarium	Tampa	FL	39.7 mi.
Lowry Park Zoological Garden	Tampa	FL	39.7 mi.
Discovery Island Zoological Park	Lake Buena Vista	FL	96.5 mi.
Disney's Animal Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	96.5 mi.
The Living Seas	Lake Buena Vista	FL	96.5 mi.
Sea World of Orlando	Orlando	FL	110.5 mi.

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