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Luxurious Beachfront Jr. Suite by FVC

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On the beach
A heated pool
Exterior detail
Interior
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 258 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Longboat Key, FL
  • Place, Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Islandside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Harborside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Longboat Key

When you stay at this apartment in Longboat Key, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Lido Beach and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. .This beach apartment is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from St. Armands Circle and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Siesta Key Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Islandside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Harborside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Quick Point Nature Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dry Dock Waterfront Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪New Pass Grill & Bait Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxurious Beachfront Jr. Suite by FVC

Proudly offered by Florida Vacation Connection, this beautifully updated 650-square-foot Beachfront Jr. Suite is your ticket to paradise on Longboat Key.

Wake up to the soothing sound of waves and panoramic views of the turquoise Gulf waters right from your bed. Step onto your private lanai to sip morning coffee, watch dolphins play, or enjoy al fresco dining as the sun sets over the horizon.

Inside, every detail has been designed for both comfort and style. The King-sized bed is dressed in soft coastal linens and fluffy pillows. Updated vanities, spacious closets, and floor-to-ceiling mirrors add a touch of elegance and function to the dressing area, while a safe provides peace of mind for your valuables. The bathroom offers a spa-like retreat with Italian porcelain tile and an onyx-inlaid tub and shower.

The fully equipped kitchen is as functional as it is beautiful, featuring sleek cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and stylish lighting. Dine indoors at the granite table for four or step out to the lanai, where a second dining table and a chaise lounge invite you to relax and unwind.

Stay connected—or unplug completely. A 55” smart TV with cable, complimentary Netflix, high-speed secured Wi-Fi, and web TV options are included. Additional conveniences such as a copier/printer, washer and dryer, ceiling and table fans, hair dryer, iron, and ironing board ensure a seamless stay.

While resort amenities such as golf, dining, tennis, fitness center, and room service are reserved exclusively for resort guests, our renters enjoy access to the stunning private beach, pool, and hot tub area—all at a significantly reduced rate compared to booking directly with the resort.

Please note: No transactions take place on property, with the exception of beach umbrella rentals available through the Concierge.

Located behind the gates at the coveted southern tip of Longboat Key, the suite offers a peaceful and prestigious setting—just a short drive to the vibrant shops and restaurants of St. Armands Circle and the cultural delights of downtown Sarasota.

Sorry, no pets permitted.

Come experience the charm and elegance of this Beachfront Jr. Suite and discover the special magic of Longboat Key.

Town of Longboat Key RRR-00140.2023
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features books, ecotours nearby, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby, parasailing nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 623 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

On The Beach 1205 Longboat Key
Inn on the Beach 1205 Apartment
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Inn on the Beach 1205 Longboat Key
Inn on the Beach 1205 Apartment Longboat Key

Luxurious Beachfront Jr. Suite by FVC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and excellent beachfront access. The property is gorgeous with breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. The suite was perfect for my husband and me. Great amenities. Communication from vacation rentals was superb. Sept is an awesome time to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is super cute condo RIGHT on the beach, perfect for a couple. The area is perfect not busy at all! We saw manatees and dolphins while being in the beach it was beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Inn is perfect for a couple! We were delighted with the location -steps away from the beach and an easy drive to great restaurants. The unit is equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We especially enjoyed the balcony table and chairs for morning coffee and evening happy hour.
From the balcony.
From the balcony.
Beachfront
Beachfront
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean, well appointed property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well equipped place to stay and directly on the beach!

The property is fantastic if you're looking to stay directly on the beach, and it's very well-equipped for making your own meals. The only downside is that while staying at the Longboat Key Club, you are permitted to use the pool and beach but cannot purchase food or drinks on-site. This was stated in the listing, so it wasn’t a surprise, but I do think there should be a workaround. For example, if you're at the pool and want to order a beverage, you cannot charge it to your room or pay by credit card—you need a member number. This becomes especially problematic since outside food and beverages are not allowed. A great place to stay and I would recommend to a friend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for 1 or 2!

Great studio. Comfortable, safe & view of ocean. Wish I could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise !!

This location was amazing.....our place was perfect....the resort is very nice....we will definitely be back here !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Destination wedding

I was lucky enough to spend a long weekend at this lovely studio condo! It had everything my sister and i needed for our mini trip for a family wedding. The condo is steps from the pristine beach with beautiful views from the balcony. Looking forward to returning soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
FVC Condo was very nice and clean, but was really disappointed with the huge wedding tent deal on the beach in front of the condo. Had to listen to construction type noise for two solid days on Thursday and Friday while they installed the floor decking and huge tent. Literally took hundreds of 4 wheeling trips back and forth with beeping noises every time they went in reverse loading and unloading the tent floor decking. Also placed a generator in front of our room that ran for two days solid. Wedding was Saturday night then had to listen to take apart deal on Sunday morning and finishing up today as we were leaving. Had I known about the wedding and tent set up noises, along with partially blocking our view I never would have signed up for this (expensive) condo. It really put a damper on our experience at this resort. I highly recommend verifying there’s no wedding or special event going on in that area of the beach before you pay for this condo. FVC response to my disappointment with this booking was minimal at best. Lesson learned to try to think of every negative scenario that can happen with a booking… Tom Byrne
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachfront but Dated

Loved the spacious beachfront balcony for breakfast or afternoon relaxing. This high-tech unit is part of the Longboat Key Resort, which is a big plus. Furnishings and beige and brown colors were quality for their time but dated; brown carpet somewhat matted; the unit seemed dim. Good quality towels but dated bed covers. Stiff mattress. Prefer colors and furnishings with a coastal vibe.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Sarah K.

Not as expected

Property was not as expected. First, know that this is a studio property…. It is described as a beach front club suite. We didn’t catch this and that is on us but you need to know this is a studio, one room rental. Pictures also show a pool that is not available to renters because it is for club members only. Other amenities are also not available to renters. Second, on arrival we learned we had to drive about 10-15 minutes to pick up the keys for the property. Not convenient and adding driving time to pick up and return keys is a pure waste of time. Finally the property had a very bad odor when we entered it. We bought air freshener and advised the property management company. They said someone painted furniture but it was not paint small, it was a foul, stale smell. Two days later, without any notice to us, 3 HVAC techs showed up to work on the air unit. They spent 45 minutes in the property and were pleasant but I have to say that I was surprised we were not informed. Had we not been there, would they have just come in to all of our personal belongings? Didn’t feel right and we shared this with he management company but got no response. Overall a beautiful area but you can find better properties and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Stay

Check-in process was easy once we read the email but still a bit of a hassle since the office is offsite. The resort was a bit noisey for our liking, lots of yard maintenance happening right at 8am! Location was spot on and unit was very clean. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Longboat long weekend

Excellent location and the unit was very well appointed. Steps to the beautiful and peaceful beach and only a short drive to all the shops and restaurants at St Armand’s Circle. The more time we spent here, the more we know we’ll be back soon! Thanks you Sue and Dallas for all the great info about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna C., Satsuma, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Just right for a couple

We enjoyed our stay. This property had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. Anything you could possibly need in the kitchen was there. The bathroom was fantastic, the bed comfortable and the view amazing. Access to the beach was quick and easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Longboat Key

Great place to stay in Sarasota overlooking the beach and water. Florida Vacations was awesome to travel through. We are booking next years trip through them again!!! 5 Star Service!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Property was in a great location.

Good overall experience. A little disappointed we could not use amenities associated with property. That being said, I knew this up front. What I didn't know was that we would not be permitted to bring our own beverages to the pool and beach. Need to resolve this ie, either give guest the ability to purchase beverages or allow guest to bring their own to pool and beach area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 great weeks in Longboat Key

The location of our resort and also of our individual unit was wonderful. Our unit was well maintained and also well equipped for our stay. The pool area and the beach area were also great with the people working there being very friendly and helpful
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice Vacation

We enjoyed our stay on Long Boat Key. The large Studio was perfect for 2 people. The Condo was quiet and welcoming. The patio was great, the beach was beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect! The only problem was the TV that was impossible to use and we are pretty techy…

We loved our place except for the TV. Perfect for 2 people, magnificent views of palms, beach, water and sunsets- what more could we want?! Also the best location anyone could have on Longboat! All the staff that we would see would greet us and seemed to be happy to have us there! I believe the restaurants, etc. would do very well accepting renters for their businesses but we never had a problem finding great places to eat for sure . Their loss!!! We truly enjoyed every minute of our stay..thank you…. Roberta Prigozen
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cleaning staff was great

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax in comfort.

Beautiful private beach next to inlet and flocks of birds. The rental does NOT include access to club golf, tennis, resteraunts but does co.e with 2 recliners (worth $30/day) on the beach with staff that will bring you towels for the recliner, head and feet. Umbrellas are an extra $15/day. The water is clear al.ost no waves. (We did start our visit during a red tide with some smell and a couple dead fush) Otherwise the white sand was great with a tractor fluffing up at least once a week. There are small shells to collect. The pool and hot tub were also great with the same staff providing towels. Minor issues we had sugar ants in the room, we are responsible fir taking care of garbage but dumpster at another building. The place is very well furnished and neighbors were few. On Saturday evening and Sunday night weddings were seen from balcony. The later one ended at 11:00 pm. Location to other activities is good.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

excellent

excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was perfect except for figuring out the TV channels.

It was beautiful and just a great place to stay. Hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rest and relax

The area had just experienced a hurricane and landscape clean up was in full swing. The entire community was so kind and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022