Florida's Gulf Islands Visitors Guide® 2009 - (Page 51) ACCOMM. TYPE NO. OF UNITS 5 4 8 9 longboat Key ARBORS BY THE SEA BEACH RESORT $$$–$$$$ K F N 5441 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-400-5160, 866-403-1427, www.arborsbythesea.com Five charming fully-equipped cottages located directly on the beach overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. E C-6 BEACH CASTLE RESORT & CONDOMINIUM $$–$$$$ K F N 5310 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-2639, 877-622-3224, www.beachcastle.net Gulf-to-bay resort featuring full-sized apartments with dock, pool and hot tub. C 21 C-7 CANNONS BY THE SEA COTTAGES $$$$ K, LK F 6040 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-1311, www.cannonsbythesea.com Four charming beach cottages nestled among the palm and pine trees on beautiful Longboat Key. E C-6 CASA DEL MAR BEACH RESORT $$$–$$$$ K F N 4621 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-5549, www.casadelmar.net Weekly rentals. Gulf-front view. “Intentionally better.” 1 Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort C 102 C-7 CEDARS EAST TENNIS RESORT 645 Cedars Ct., Longboat Key 941-383-4621, 800-433-4621, www.cedarstennisresort.com Townhomes tucked away on a bayside island. Close to beaches, golf and fishing. $$$$ K N j V 60 C-6 CEDARS WEST OF LONGBOAT $$$$ K F N 5655 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-4666, 866-383-4666, www.wagnerrentals.com Beautiful, quiet complex on the Gulf of Mexico. Golf, fishing and shopping are all nearby. V 56 C-6 HARBOUR VILLA CLUB KFN 615 Dream Island Rd., Longboat Key, 941-383-9544, 800-433-5298, www.harbourvillaclub.com Intimate resort tucked away in a lush, tropical setting on Longboat Key. 2 La Playa Gulf Front Condominiums C 14 C-6 HILTON LONGBOAT KEY BEACHFRONT RESORT 1 4711 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key 941-383-2451, 800-282-3046, www.longboatkey.hilton.com See ad on page 62. $$$$ LK 5 F N GL R 102 C-6 On the pristine beaches of Longboat Key and minutes from world-class shopping. Reader response 13. Tto rest MourE I on laurels. The beauty of Florida’s Gulf Islands leaves many a delighted tourist speechless. Thankfully, there are plenty of travel writers who have put their praises in writing. Tradewinds Resort ranked among the world’s best hotels in the Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ list. Village of the Arts named one of ‘10 Great Towns for Working Artists’ by Art Calendar Magazine. Powel Crosley Estate, BeachHouse Restaurant and SandBar Restaurant selected as 2008 picks for the knot's "Best of Weddings" magazine. USA Today named Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant “the most likely place to sit next to a millionaire and not know it”. The Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort, and Courtyard Marriott earned the Palm One Green Lodging Certification from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Family Circle rates Mr. Bones BBQ’s chocolate pecan bread pudding with five stars. LA PLAYA GULF FRONT CONDOMINIUMS 2 $$$$ K F N 4425 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-6224, 888-383-6224, www.laplayacondo.com Luxury 2BR and 3BR beachfront condos on the Gulf, pool, Wi-Fi, outdoor chess, grills, hammocks. C 21 C-7 ROLLING WAVES BEACH COTTAGES 6351 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-1323, www.rollingwaves.com and private patios/decks. $$$$ K F j E C-6 Lush tropical setting overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Old Florida hospitality awaits you. Full kitchens SAND CAY BEACH RESORT $$$$ K F N 4725 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-5044, 800-843-4459, www.sandcayresort.com Fully-equipped. Heated pool, tennis, shuffleboard. A family-friendly resort. C 60 C-6 SANDPIPER INN $$$–$$$$ K F N j 5451 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-2552, www.sandpiperinn.com Full kitchens with a private patio overlooking the beautiful gardens or the Gulf. Bed and breakfast package available. H C-6 SEA CLUB I 4141 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-2431, www.seaclub1.com Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Private and well-maintained. $$$ K F N C 24 C-6 SILVER SANDS GULF BEACH RESORT – RESORTQUEST 5841 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-9505, 800-245-3731 www.resortquestswfl.com/silversands Relax on a private beach, walk on the soft white sand, or take a dip in the beachside pool. Managed by ResortQuest. See ad on page 64. K, LK F N C 37 C-6 SUN N SEA COTTAGES 4651 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-5588, www.sunnsea.com Gulfside 1BR and 2BR cottages just steps from a private sugar-sand beach. $$–$$$$ K F H 24 C-6 TURTLE CRAWL INN BEACH RESORT 4235 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-3788 Arouse your senses at this beachfront property on Longboat Key – a beach lover’s paradise. KFN C 30 C-7 See ad on page 64. WHITE SANDS OF LONGBOAT KEY 5114 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-2428, 800-230-2428 www.whitesandsoflongboat.com Tennis, boats, putting green and bicycles. Gulf-to-bay resort. K, LK F N C 30 C-6 THE WICKER INN BEACH RESORT $$$$ K F N 5581 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 800-285-3481, 941-387-8344, www.wickerinn.com Secluded, fully-equipped beach cottages and suites on Longboat Key. R 11 C-6 $=under $75, $$=$76 - $125, $$$=$126 - $175, $$$$=$176+ K=Kitchen, LK=Limited Kitchen, 5=Restaurant, F=Waterfront, N=Pool, j=Pets Accommodation Type: R=Full Service Resort, H=Hotel/Motel, C=Condominium, V=Villa/Home, E=Efficiencies/Cottages, B=Bed & Breakfast 51 MAP GRID http://www.arborsbythesea.com http://www.beachcastle.net http://www.cannonsbythesea.com http://www.casadelmar.net http://www.cedarstennisresort.com http://www.wagnerrentals.com http://www.harbourvillaclub.com http://www.longboatkey.hilton.com http://www.laplayacondo.com http://www.rollingwaves.com http://www.sandcayresort.com http://www.sandpiperinn.com http://www.seaclub1.com http://www.resortquestswfl.com/silversands http://www.sunnsea.com http://www.whitesandsoflongboat.com http://www.wickerinn.com
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