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Adorable Gulf Front Studio, Private Beach, Originally Part of Starfish Motel

Beachfront apartment for sun and fun

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Enjoy a beachfront stay with a spacious yard and scenic ocean views.
Relax in this inviting living space with a sofa, wicker chair, and coffee table, offering a view of the surrounding landscape.
Enjoy a home away from home with a kitchenette, dining area, and cozy seating space.
Relax in this inviting room featuring a large bed, a cozy seating area, and a wall-mounted TV.
Stroll through the beautifully landscaped grounds, surrounded by lush vegetation and scenic views.

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Adorable Gulf Front Studio, Private Beach, Originally Part of Starfish Motel

Beachfront apartment for sun and fun
Guests at this beach apartment building will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a playground and barbecue grills. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a sofa bed, and other amenities include free WiFi and a balcony.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

This Longboat Key apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

SkyRun Sarasota

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Lido Beach - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • IMG Academy - 34 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Ringling Grillroom - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Gulf Front Studio, Private Beach, Originally Part of Starfish Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Gulf Front Studio, Private Beach, Originally Part of Starfish Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Gulf Front Studio, Private Beach, Originally Part of Starfish Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Gulf Front Studio, Private Beach, Originally Part of Starfish Motel located?

This Longboat Key apartment building is on the beach, steps from Longboat Key Beaches and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. Cannons Marina and Harborside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Adorable Gulf Front Studio, Private Beach, Originally Part of Starfish Motel Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem

Perfect for a couples get away with a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away from Home

Excellent place! Would highly recommend! Host was very responsive and house was immaculate!! We were very grateful to stay here :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach location

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025