Longboat Key, FL

Turquoise Gem 1st Floor

Designer-renovated 1st-floor condo, 4-min walk to white quartz sand

1 bedrooms1 bathsSleeps 4

*Designer Renovation* Single level, next to bright white quartz sand. Welcome to UPGRADED beach paradise featuring a NEW full stainless-steel kitchen, NEW cabinets and granite countertops, a luxury bathroom with granite-top vanity, oversized shower tile with glass mosaic inlay and full glass enclosure, two 65" 4K Roku Smart TVs and super-fast 1000 Mbps internet. Very posh bedroom with KING-SIZE memory foam hybrid bed. Pull-out QUEEN-size memory foam bed in the living room. The Space Living Room: shiplap feature wall, new queen-size high-end memory foam pull-out sofa, 65" 4K UHD Roku TV, super-fast 1000 Mbps WiFi. Kitchen: granite counters, new cabinets, new appliances, gorgeous glass subway tile backsplash. Bathroom: new vanity, matching granite vanity top, designer glass and tile shower. Bedroom: king-size hybrid foam and spring mattress, 65" 4K UHD Roku TV, dresser, side tables and lamps. In-unit washer & dryer. Outside private seating area with BBQ. Pool available 1/2 mile away at Cedars East ($20/day per person) — Cedars Tennis Facility. Neighbourhood Ideal location! Just a short 4-min walk to white quartz sand. Harry's Continental Kitchens and Harry's Gourmet Deli & Bakery are just across the street (excellent — do not miss). La Villa Mexican, Penny's Amish Ice Cream, Backyard Bike Shop & Rental and Euphemia Haye Fine Dining are all 3–4 minutes walking. Publix and CVS are 3 miles away. FREE parking. Beach chairs, cooler and fishing-rod cart included. Joan M. Durante Park entrance is part of the neighbourhood — 40 acres, kid zone, bathrooms, pavilion and docks on the bay side.

Stainless-steel kitchen with granite counters

Amenities

Private beach access
Full stainless kitchen
Wifi 1000 Mbps
Free parking
65" 4K Smart TVs
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Shared back garden
BBQ grill
King memory foam bed
Queen pull-out memory foam
Beach chairs & cooler
Fishing-rod cart
Self check-in
Room-darkening blinds

Meet your host

John Hill

Superhost

Hi, I'm John — a Longboat Key local who has been welcoming travellers from around the world for over 6 years. I personally designed and renovated both of our beachside condos so every guest enjoys a thoughtful, hotel-quality stay with the warmth of a private home. I live just minutes away and love sharing insider tips on the best sunset spots, hidden beaches, and waterfront restaurants.

Response rate: 100%
Responds: within an hour
Hosting: 6 yrs
Languages: English

Guest reviews

4.75· 12 reviews

Shane

Chelsea, Alabama · April 2026

Great place to stay. Host was friendly and responsive. Very clean and in a safe, nice area. Lots to do in the area and great beaches. They pay attention to the little details. The washer and dryer in the unit was helpful. The home came stocked with everything we needed for the beach, including chairs, towels, umbrella, and toys. Would definitely stay again and would recommend this place to friends and family.

Lisa

April 2026

We had a lovely few days staying at Longboat Key. John was very proactive in responding to any questions. Fabulous beach nearby and plenty of choice of great restaurants.

Andres

Oldsmar, Florida · November 2026

Amazing location! Great for couples or small families. Lots of great things to do walking distance and driving. John was super helpful and overall great experience.

Eliza

Waunakee, Wisconsin · April 2026

We had an overall decent stay. The property itself was fine, but the listed beach access point turned out to be private; the host provided directions to an alternative access point with a gate code. Be aware you'll cross a busy road with no crosswalk. Confirm the exact beach access details before booking if that's important to you.

Eric

Virginia, United States · March 2026

We really enjoyed our stay. We liked being able to walk to the beach as well as multiple restaurants. John was very quick to respond to any questions we had.

Beth

Fort Meade, Florida · October 2025

This rental was exactly as advertised — looked exactly like the pictures, and John was a friendly and very responsive host. I will definitely be back! For those wondering, this apartment is definitely walkable to the beach. You do have to cross the road, but it's a very sedate local street — about two blocks from the sand.

Jessica

Denver, CO · April 2026

Absolute dream stay. The condo is gorgeous, the king bed is heavenly, and the queen pull-out worked great for our teenager. Loved the private beach access.

Michael

Seattle, WA · March 2026

First-floor convenience plus a beautifully renovated unit. The 4K TVs and 1000 Mbps WiFi were a nice surprise. Sarah responded within minutes whenever we had a question.

Anna

London, UK · March 2026

One of the best vacation rentals we've booked anywhere. The beach is right there, the kitchen is fully stocked, and the design is stunning. Cannot wait to return.

Robert

Houston, TX · February 2026

Quiet, clean, and perfectly located. We watched dolphins from the beach in the morning and walked to dinner at sunset. Sarah is an exceptional host.

Linda

Philadelphia, PA · February 2026

Everything was thoughtfully prepared. Beach chairs, umbrellas, even a cooler ready to go. The unit feels brand new and the location is paradise.

Thomas

Minneapolis, MN · January 2026

Escaped the cold for a week and could not have picked a better spot. Smooth check-in, immaculate condo, and Sarah's local recommendations were spot on.