Canal front home on Longboat Key -Just Steps to the Beach

The property was very clean, and only a 5 minute walk to a private beach! The beach was great! It was not crowded at all. We had everything we needed for a great stay. There were beach chairs, a beach wagon, towels, beach toys, and two bicycles. Our 17 year old loved exploring the island on a bicycle. Raquel was a great host. She was very quick to respond to messages. She also checked with us to make sure everything was going good. Loved our stay!!

Loved this property! While the house is smallish, you’d never know - the space is open and used so wisely! Every effort has been made to make this a welcoming, appealing home…from the decor to the extras. One thing to note, while it is never expected, I personally appreciate having things available at the house to use, like bikes and salt and extra TP and more. While we often don’t even use them, it feels generous and like home. I’ve been to vrbos that don’t provide a broom for me to sweep up, or an extra trash bag if we go through several! It also makes me more willing to leave things there that others can use, like ketchup or an extra utensil we purchased while on our trip. My family had a wonderful stay, would visit again, and I’d highly recommend it to others. Thank you!

The home is nicer than pictured. The place was very clean when we arrived. The canal was nice and quiet. We had some minor draining issues but that was fixed while we were there. There were plenty of towels of 4 people or more. I wouldn't count on using the sleeper sofa unless it's for small children who can sleep on anything. The two full sized beds weren't the most comfortable but it worked for us. All the linens smelt very fresh and clean. Our kids loved the uno cards (other games available too). The TV streaming was a nice plus for the kids. That navy couch was actually very comfortable. The beach was 0.35 miles from the door to sand (beyond the greens), a 5 minute walk or longer with a fully loaded wagon which is provided. This was very nice, and we used it every day. For families with young children, there aren't any real beach toys or toys in the home (just fyi). We cooked almost every meal and were able to work with what was provided in the kitchen. It was so nice to have a very quiet spring break on the gulf coast. Thanks for the stay!

We enjoyed our stay at Beach Breeze Bungalow very much. It was close to Restaurants and a very short walk to the beach.

The house was very clean and in a nice quiet neighborhood. We had a problem with the ice maker and needed a couple of kitchen items. Raquel was very responsive, and ordered the items we needed. We enjoyed our stay here, thanks, Raquel!

My wife and I spent 13 days here and we’re thrilled with our experience. Home was clean and very cozy, furnishings comfortable, with plenty of beach and bath towels. A definite plus having a washer and dryer on-site. The second bath was closet-like but functional. The beach was about an 8 min walk and the provided chairs and wagon were very convenient. As mentioned in previous reviews Harry’s Deli (and restaurant & convenient store) were within a block or so as is a Mexican restaurant. We enjoyed Harry’s take and bake offerings from the deli. The neighborhood is friendly and generally quiet as there seems to be the usual flow of landscapers and contractors, a staple to any resort community. Our hosts responded quickly and kindly to a questions and requests.

The owners have anticipated most of your needs- Beach chairs, wagon, bikes, towels - there are even beach bags and straw hats! Very peaceful vibe and decor. Short walk to the beach. Coffee shop, Mexican restaurant and Harry's restaurant are less than a block walk. The bathroom arrangement was different than we anticipated- the main bath is in the hall between the two bedrooms and the 2nd is on the other end of the house, right off the laundry room. Leading up to and during the stay, the host was proactively communicative and responded to our questions quickly.

Our family decided to get out of the tourist meccah of Orlando and vacation on the Gulf of Mexico. Great spot. Decorations and appointments were welcome. Being on the canal made for a great entry way to the bay. Got to see dolphins right at the end of the canal. I would recommend.

The canals behind the house was so much fun to kayak through. We saw all kinds of fish, jellyfish & even saw two dolphins, we also saw a variety of birds. We went night fishing & caught some very fun catfish. Threw them back since they aren’t good eating. The house was perfect for us & so much was included, we just brought our swimsuits & a few changes of clothes. With washer/dryer on site it was so easy to come back from the beach and wash everything to get ready for next day. A+ rating!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It was clean, cozy and so close to the beach and local shops/restaurants. We brought our bikes and enjoyed short rides to the market. My toddler got to visit the fire station (we ran into it on our walk!). The home is fully updated and has a nice open feel. We felt very welcome. More like a home away from home. Only things I could suggest are a guest book, 1 or 2 extra rolls of toilet paper and helping others understand that the kayaks pictured may not be ridden. Very nice, clear and fast communication as well. Thank you so much Raquel!!