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Second-home buyers and investment-minded buyers, take note. This beautifully furnished, turnkey residence at Cedars East on Longboat Key offers the rare combination of a polished coastal retreat, an established rental history, and meaningful upside potential. The home has generated approximately $50,000 in average annual rental payout revenue, after Airbnb and VRBO fees, providing a proven income history while maintaining the flexibility of up to 26 rental opportunities a year—an unusually flexible arrangement for Longboat Key. The owners have invested more than $130,000 in upgrades and improvements since 2021, creating a home that is not simply rental-ready, but thoughtfully maintained and continually enhanced. The current owners have created a home designed to deliver an exceptional guest experience. The sale includes the home's high-quality furnishings, top-of-the-line kitchenware—including All-Clad cookware—solid dishware, premium beach equipment and carefully selected décor. The result is reflected in the property's rental reputation, with more than 40, 5-Star Airbnb reviews from previous guests. Positioned near the front of Cedars East, the residence offers more convenient access to the Gulf beaches than many locations within the community and is next to the Longboat Key bike path. Inside, the 1,440-square-foot, two-bedroom, 2½-bath residence features an open living and dining area, a large garage, and a private, wooded outlook from the living room and lanai. The lush greenery creates a wonderfully private, almost treehouse-like setting—a peaceful contrast to the Gulf just moments away. Residents of Cedars East enjoy a resort-style setting with HOA amenities including the community pool, kayak and paddle board launch, fishing pier, cable, water, sewer, trash and pest control.Optional membership at the Cedars Tennis Resort & Club provides access to additional tennis, pickleball and fitness amenities. Whether you're looking for a beautifully finished Longboat Key retreat, a second home that can generate income, or a turnkey vacation property with an established rental history, this residence offers a compelling combination of lifestyle and flexibility. Come experience The Longboat Key Life.

Turnkey furnished, beautifully updated with beachfront resort amenities! Enjoy easy first-floor access at desirable Club Longboat Beach & Tennis Resort. This tastefully appointed, light and bright residence offers approximately 1,484 square feet, three bedrooms and two baths, with no elevators or long walks. Enjoy covered parking conveniently at your doorstep. Wide-plank flooring and a coastal palette complement the updated kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, under-cabinet lighting, a glass tile backsplash, and a large island with seating. Floor-to-ceiling sliders open from each room onto lushly landscaped paver walkways and a large private patio. The primary suite features patio access, generous closets and an updated bath with a walk-in shower. A den/third bedroom with a Murphy bed and large closet adds flexibility for guests. Abundant interior storage, a large laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer and additional cabinetry, a private exterior storage room and one covered parking space complete the offering. Enjoy approximately 750 feet of Gulf-front beach, beach chairs and umbrellas, eight Har-Tru tennis courts, an on-site tennis professional, pickleball, two heated pools with separate adult and family areas, spa, sauna, grilling, bocce and fishing. On-site management and an active social calendar enhance the community experience. A newly renovated clubhouse with expanded fitness and social spaces is planned. Club Longboat is pet-friendly for owners, including those with large dogs, and allows a 30-day minimum rental period and up to 12 leases annually. Rental history is available upon request. This mid-key location offers convenient access to dining, boating and golf, with St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota a short drive away. Arrive, unpack and head to the beach!

Gulf views! Just bring your flip flops and bathing suit to this move-in ready 2br/2ba condo on the 2nd floor in Beach Harbor Club. This beautifully maintained Gulf-to-bay community offers boat slips on the bay and private beach access on the Gulf side, as well as pool, clubhouse, gym and private beach access just across the street! This unit has been tastefully updated to include an all-new bright open kitchen with custom cabinetry, stone counters and high-end appliances, including a Fisher & Paykel fridge, a two-drawer Cafe dishwasher, and a Cafe two-oven, six-burner stove. Flooring throughout was replaced with a light blond luxury vinyl plank. Both baths had updates including cabinetry and same quartz countertops found in the kitchen. The AC was replaced in 2024. This home also has a sweet view of the Gulf from the outdoor seating area in the front. The monthly fee includes water, trash, internet, cable, and pest control, as well as the usual insurances, and exterior maintenances. Beach Harbor Club is an active and amenities-rich community with boat docks, a pool, a gym, private beach access, kayak storage, a ground-level storage closet for beach gear, a beautiful clubhouse and just upstairs from this unit is a wonderful rooftop deck for sunset viewing. No effort required to start living your beach life dream today!

Gulf-front living with the privacy of a villa. Residence 4 at En Provence is one of just 21 homes in an exclusive, guard-gated French-Mediterranean enclave on nearly six acres of Longboat Key beachfront. Fully furnished and designer-decorated, this coastal retreat encompasses approximately 3,800 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a home office. A private elevator opens to the foyer, introducing interiors appointed with marble floors, crown molding and tray ceilings. Views of palms, the pool pavilion and the open Gulf frame the living and dining spaces. The kitchen features a gas cooktop, double wall ovens and an adjoining butler's pantry with a wet bar and wine refrigerator. Gulf-front balconies extend the living areas outdoors, including a summer kitchen with a built-in grill. The primary suite features a private balcony entrance, a walk-in closet and a spa bath with a jetted tub and walk-in shower. Each additional bedroom also includes a walk-in closet. A private two-car garage and storage locker complete the residence. With its limited number of residences, expansive grounds and 24-hour gated security, En Provence offers an exceptional sense of privacy. The pet-friendly community features a heated pool and spa, beach access with chair and umbrella service, a clubhouse with social and dining rooms, and a fitness center. Enjoy a secluded beachfront lifestyle just minutes from St. Armands Circle, Longboat Key Club golf and Sarasota's dining and culture.

Gulf-front view in Seaplace with reserved covered parking! This is a special opportunity to own a rarely available floor plan on the penthouse level in an atrium-style building. This residence has extra-high ceilings and spectacular Gulf water views, a large screened-in lanai overlooking the Gulf, and an extra-spacious open floor plan. It's being sold turnkey furnished and is ready to enjoy from day one. The open living and dining areas flow seamlessly to the expansive screened-in lanai, creating the perfect setting to relax, entertain, and take in the stunning Gulf sunsets. The generous primary bedroom offers an abundance of closet storage, while an in-unit washer and dryer provide everyday convenience. Additional features include a new impact-rated front door with a digital lock system, impact window and door shutters, and a private locking storage unit conveniently located on the same floor. The reserved covered parking space is very convenient to the elevator. HVAC, 2025. Set on 42 acres of Gulf-front, meticulously landscaped grounds, Seaplace offers resort-style amenities that make this community especially inviting. There are 2 large swimming pools with spas and a separate kiddie pool that provide plenty of options for relaxing and enjoying the Florida sunshine. At the beach, lounges and umbrellas are set up for residents to enjoy, making a day by the Gulf effortless. There are 3 har-tru tennis courts, and a mile of walking trails on the property. The modern clubhouse offers a state-of-the-art gym and an inviting gathering room where residents come together for parties, card games, social activities, or simply to get to know their neighbors. A special lending library adds another thoughtful touch. As the sun begins to set, residents gather around the clubhouse firepit to socialize, grill dinner, and watch the spectacular sunsets together over the Gulf. Seaplace is just a short 5 minute drive to St. Armand's Circle, where you'll find fantastic shopping and incredible restaurants and cafes. Also, at Seaplace you'll have the convenience of being close to Publix and CVS on Longboat Key which are within walking or biking riding distance or minutes away by car. Visit this residence in Seaplace to see how wonderful Longboat Key life can truly be. Book your appointment today.

Welcome to a little piece of paradise on Longboat Key at the stunning gated Gulf-front condominium community of Water Club, which offers a coastal lifestyle complete with direct access to sandy beaches, high-end amenities and exceptional security and concierge services. This designer-inspired, two-bedroom, 2.5-bath condominium is on the newer north building's plaza level and features nearly 1,400 square feet, 10-foot ceilings, double crown molding, plank wood flooring in the living areas, natural colors and floor to ceiling storm impact windows and doors. An open floor plan offers garden views from the spacious living room and the kitchen, which has both a breakfast bar and a seating area. A beautiful kitchen renovation was completed in December 2025 with handsome wood cabinets, stone countertops and GE Profile appliances. The split plan allows privacy for owners and guests in the two separate primary en-suite bedrooms, each with large windows, custom drapes and carpet, wall closets with built-ins and baths with combination tub/showers. ?An expansive balcony with glass railing barriers can be accessed through the living area and one of the primary suites. This lovely condo conveniently has a stack washer and dryer, linen closet, underbuilding storage unit and assigned parking and its own front desk concierge. Behind the 24-hour guarded-gate is true luxury living with a modern clubhouse, state-of-the-art fitness room, locker room and spa, sauna, bar and lounge, library, game room, ballroom and catering kitchen and outside terrace for gatherings and watching sunsets over the Gulf waters. Besides the magnificent beach and Florida-friendly landscaped grounds, the outdoor amenities include a peaceful courtyard, fire pit, resort-style pool and hot tub and new Har-tru tennis courts. Water Club is conveniently near island golf courses and Publix, and a short distance from St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota for dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural venues.

RARE, DIRECT BEACH/GULF-FRONT WALKDOWN LEVEL, FULLY RENOVATED, LARGE FLOOR PLAN, AND TURNKEY/FULLY FURNISHED AT BEACHPLACE ON LONGBOAT KEY! Beach front views from the living areas as well as the primary bedroom, which includes a private door leading from the bedroom to the exterior lanaii. Experience Longboat Key beachfront living from this exceptional residence offering the coveted combination of direct Gulf frontage and true walkdown and walkout access. Take your private steps from your private terrace onto the beautifully maintained Gulf-front grounds, with the beach and turquoise waters of the Gulf just beyond to begin enjoying the sand, sunsets and coastal lifestyle. (There is a general building elevator to access the condo and the beach, in addition to the private stairs.) This unit was completely gutted and renovated in 2017 with wood-look plank porcelain tile flooring throughout, a redesigned open kitchen with extensive cabinetry, large peninsula/breakfast bar, quartz countertops throughout, tile backsplash, recessed lighting, stainless appliances, and an induction cooktop. Both bathrooms have been remodeled; the primary bath has a large double vanity, dual undermount sinks, extensive cabinetry and a separate glass-enclosed shower. The guest bath is also renovated with a glass tub/shower enclosure and contemporary solid surface vanity. What makes this residence particularly special is its scarcity: Beachplace has only 22 direct Gulf-front walkdown level condominium residences, making this one of the community's most limited and desirable locations. Enjoy sweeping Gulf views and the feeling of living directly on the beach, with the convenience and ease that only a walkdown level residence can provide. Located within Beachplace, one of Longboat Key's most established Gulf-front communities, residents enjoy a resort-style lifestyle with an expansive Jr. Olympic-size heated pool and hot tub, BBQ gas grills by the pool, air conditioned clubhouse with two state-of-the-art fitness rooms, lighted tennis/pickleball courts, beautifully landscaped grounds, 24-hour manned guard gate, sidewalks, and approximately 1,450 feet of pristine Gulf beachfront. Whether used as a full-time residence, seasonal retreat or Longboat Key getaway, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Beachplace's limited direct Gulf-front walkdown level residences—where the Gulf of Mexico is not simply your view, but an extension of your backyard. Beachplace Association is comprised of 336 condominium units, spread among eleven, 6-floor residential buildings, laid out within the property's 31 acres. Residential Buildings 1, 2, 3 and 4 were built in 1979-1980, Buildings 5, 6 and 7 were built in late 1980 and buildings 8, 9, 10 and 11 were built in 1981. This condo is in building 8. There is private beach access via private boardwalks with direct beach access, with chairs and umbrellas included and set-up for you daily (seasonal). The condo has HDTV and wireless internet in every room. This condo comes with 1 designated parking space, with guest spaces available. A short drive to shopping and dining in St Armand's Circle and downtown Sarasota for more arts and cultural activities and convenient to the Sarasota Airport.

Sanctuary penthouse with spectacular views of the Gulf, and Intracoastal Waterway to Sarasota. *NOW UNFURNISHED*. Total renovations completed in 2023 with nothing overlooked, including but not limited to EFCO turtle-approved glass, high-impact double pane hurricane sliders and windows, crystal custom kitchen cabinets by SRQ Custom Cabinetry, Thermador appliances including induction cooktop, wall-mounted microwave and convection oven, side-by-side Thermador refrigerator, Wi-Fi enabled dryer and hood fan, laundry room with added pantry features and a newly created breakfast bar. Complete water filtration system and quartz countertops throughout, with 5.5-inch baseboards with custom-milled crown molding and trim, solid wood doors, rectified 12-by-60-inch porcelain tile flooring, and custom built-ins in living room and primary bedroom. Hunter Douglas remote-controlled blinds, approximately 10-foot-high ceilings complete with skylights, tankless hot water system, and two zoned air conditioning units installed in 2019 and 2023. Amenities include cable, water and internet. New roof in 2024. Storage locker with under-building parking. Nearly 18 acres with 1,200 feet of Gulf of Mexico beachfront, an Olympic-sized heated pool and spa with extensive pool decks, a fire pit and gazebos to provide shade. A 24/7 guard gate, Har-Tru tennis courts, on-site management, and a two-story clubhouse come complete with a fitness center, showers, saunas and a large entertaining room with catering facilities. Membership to the Longboat Key Club is available which would include six restaurants, 45 holes of golf, 20 tennis courts plus other amenities. You are close to shopping, Publix, CVS, places of worship, a library, town hall and banks, St. Armands Circle along with Sarasota and all it offers.