Title: Welcome To Paradise! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Welcome To Paradise! Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19990000/19983400/19983358/7767fe86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19990000/19983400/19983358/23e62617.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19990000/19983400/19983358/6a68aded.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19990000/19983400/19983358/d9308374.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19990000/19983400/19983358/ef94495a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located on Longboat Key, this 1930 beach bungalow offers a charming retreat with character. Enjoy morning coffee while looking out over the bay and take advantage of easy access to the community beach and boat launch for kayaking adventures. With Mar Vista restaurant across the street, shopping plaza down the road, Municipal Tennis Courts nearby, bike lanes along Gulf of Mexico Drive. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61444 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Welcome To Paradise! Enjoy staying at this one of kind beach bungalow for your special occasions or just a family fun retreat. Built-in 1930, historical Florida charm, this adorable quaint home with lots of character has much to offer starting with the pristine water of the Sarasota bay just steps from the front door. Enjoy a morning coffee while looking out over the bay. Easy access to the quaint community beach and boat launch are great for a quick dip or going on a kayak adventure. It is a public boat ramp, so it can be busy at times, however, there is limited parking and people typically drop their boat in the water and go, we have found it fun to watch the people. We are also across the street from Mar Vista restaurant, extremely convenient for dinner, but has restaurant traffic. The noise ordinances on Longboat Key prohibits live music etc, so it stays fairly quiet. We continue to upgrade the property, but it does have its quirks due to age, for example, the switch in the bedroom closet turns on your living room lights. We personally love the little quirks of the past. A shopping plaza, Avenue of the Flowers, is just down the road, offering a wine and liquor store, breakfast restaurant, bar, and pizza restaurant. High-quality Municipal Tennis Courts are nearby and a four-foot-wide sidewalk extends for most of Longboat Key with seven to eight miles for jogging, rollerblading, walking, and biking, and walking your dog. One can also walk Longboat beach for the same distance, and shelling is a favorite activity. There are also bike lanes on both sides of Gulf of Mexico Drive for extreme bike riders. Longboat Key is a very upscale barrier island that is connected by bridges to Anna Maria Key to the North and St. Armand's Key and Sarasota to the South. Sarasota Airport is an easy 15-20 minute drive and Tampa International Airport is an hour's drive North. Less than 2 miles from the famous and lovely St. Armand's Circle. Walk or take the Trolley or park in the many spaces provided. We only rent our unit monthly, so please book an entire month or multiple months consecutively. BE SURE TO ONLY TRY TO RENT THROUGH THIS WEBSITE, AS WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED SOMEONE IS FRAUDULENTLY TRYING TO USE OUR VRBO NUMBER. If you email through vrbo, there will not be a problem as it will come directly to me, Dana Gerling, who you also can find as a local attorney in the community. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,444 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88680000/88675000/88674907/05be0a45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Short walk to beach or take your boat from the canal / dock in your backyard! 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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 transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Welcome Paradise Longboat Key Welcome To Paradise Welcome To Paradise! Longboat Key Welcome To Paradise! Private vacation home Welcome To Paradise! Private vacation home Longboat Key ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.43742%2C-82.68166&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nwB-6GWtUzCC9qlpSqMTLOfiKmI=) Longboat Key, FL #### What's nearby - Jewfish Key - 1 min drive - 0.4 km - Coquina Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km - Coquina Baywalk - 2 min drive - 2.1 km - Cortez Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km - Historic Bridge Street Pier - 4 min drive - 4.2 km #### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive - ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬6 min drive - ‪Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - ‬5 min drive - ‪Drift-In Liquors - ‬6 min drive - ‪Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome To Paradise! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Welcome To Paradise!? > Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Welcome To Paradise!? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Welcome To Paradise! located? > Located in Longbeach Village, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Jewfish Key and Longboat Key Beaches. Coquina Beach and Coquina Baywalk are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Welcome To Paradise! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert G. Jan 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very enjoyable Except for a few initial issues, we really enjoyed our stay. All issues were resolved promtley by the owner! ##### Robert G. Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer H. Apr 23, 2017 #### Thank you once again this year! My son knocked the peacock off the sofa table and it broke. This happened when he put the foot rest out. Please let me know how to replace. I am hoping it was not something special for your family. We loved our stay and thank you for the use of your home ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa P. Apr 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved It! Great location in Longboat Key! Convenient to everything. House is comfortable and stocked with all that you will need. Hosts is very responsive. Would stay again. ##### Lisa P. Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Janice S., Salem, South Carolina, USA Mar 11, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved the cottage We had a great stay. Loved the cottage, was very comfortable, and had everything we needed. Really enjoyed the front porch with the rocking chairs. Had coffee out there every morning, enjoying the view of the bay. Great communication with the host. Have rebooked for next year ##### Janice S. Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy H. Mar 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Found This property is a gem! The pictures don’t do it justice. From the moment we walked in, we were amazed by the 180 degree views of the bay. The thoughtfully placed recliners in front of the huge windows looking out to the water we’re enjoyed every day! The house is clean and had all of the necessities we needed! The kitchen is well stocked and we loved the built in dining table. Dana was a pleasure to communicate with and very responsive. We could not have been happier with this house and will be back one day for sure! ##### Amy H. Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy S., Retired teacher Mar 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, location #### Great location Older home in a great location. There’s a little beach right across the street on the intercoastal waterway if you don’t want to go to the big beach. It is also close to Whitney Beach and Coquina Beach. Also near quite a few great restaurants. ##### Amy S. Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melody C. Apr 16, 2019 #### Beautiful view of gorgeous blue water Loved our stay, the views of the bay are incredible from the living room and bedroom. Great historic town, beautiful beach at the end of the road. ##### Melody C. Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard H. Jan 23, 2019 #### Comfortable and convenient We loved staying at this house. The location was great with the beaches a few minutes away and the house had everything we needed. Very comfortable. We definitely will be staying there again. ##### Richard H. Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kurt S., Inman May 29, 2017 #### Very comfortable original Longbeach home close to a beautiful white sand beach. Excellent location close to beach and bay. Great fishing dock. Bring the bicycles. Kayak in the bay. I always used the outside shower. ##### Kurt S. Stayed 8 nights in May 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane G., Rockville Centre Mar 3, 2017 #### Quaint cottage with great views and close to one of the best beaches We loved the location and the view especially at sunrise. The house has everything you need and was extremely spacious and well decorated. The fenced in yard was a plus for our dogs who enjoyed sitting outside with us. We loved loved the beach, the closest being a short walk and no crowds. The sunsets were amazing. We had a hard time leaving. ##### Diane G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica R. Aug 31, 2016 #### Best vacation cottage ever....Adorable and the view is amazing Full Bay views and the passing boats! This family is just as sweet as the condo. I couldn't believe my luck in finding this bungalow. The yard is perfect for kids because it is fenced!! The owners have thought of everything. The restaurant Mar Vista was quaint and everyone was friendly. We loved that you can fish on the pier across the street. The beach has white sugar sand like Siesta Key. Unbelievable. Not a lot of crowds which is what I crave. I will be coming back again and again. Thank you for decorating and making this beach retreat so cute so I could refresh my soul! Much needed and very appreciated. ##### Jessica R.