luxury apartment / penthouse with terrace for rent Longboat Key, United States

ANNUAL PARTIALLY FURNISHED LUXURY CONDO AVAILABLE AT THE VUE (Partial furnishings are optional). Experience refined waterfront living at The VUE, a modern landmark in the heart of downtown Sarasota. Enjoy effortless walkability to fine dining, boutiques, galleries, performing arts venues, and the popular Saturday farmers market, with world-class beaches like Lido Key just moments away. This two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath residence offers 2,040 heated square feet (2,250 total) filled with natural light from 10-foot floor-to-ceiling impact-rated glass that frames sweeping, unobstructed views of Sarasota Bay, Marina Jack, and the Gulf of Mexico. The elevator opens directly into a private foyer. Open living and dining areas flow onto a generous private terrace ideal for evening cocktails as the sun sets over the water. The chef's kitchen features quartz countertops, a waterfall island with breakfast bar, premium stainless-steel appliances, an induction cooktop, and custom Nolte European cabinetry. The primary suite provides bay views, custom closets, and a spa-like bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and glass-enclosed walk-in shower. A split floor plan offers a second en-suite bedroom for guest privacy, while a flexible den/office with pocket door can serve as a third bedroom, library, media space, or studio. Additional highlights include LED lighting, designer finishes, motorized shades, a spacious walk-in laundry room with cabinetry and side-by-side washer/dryer, two secure garage parking spaces (one premium plaza-level near the entry/exit gate and one dedicated valet-level EV space), and a climate-controlled storage unit. Residents enjoy exceptional amenities: a resort-style pool and spa with private cabanas, two rooftop dog parks with a grooming station, a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking the pool, a club lounge with catering kitchen and entertainment bar, boardroom and social lounges, a fire pit with dual gas grills, valet parking, 24-hour concierge, and attentive on-site management.