Longboat Key Canal-Front Home With Pool And Dock

Set along a canal on Longboat Key, this vacation home offers a relaxed Gulf Coast setting for up to 8 guests. The home features 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, giving families or groups a spacious base for time together. A canal-front view, pool area, private dock, patio, and outdoor gathering spaces create an easygoing place to enjoy the Florida coast.

Inside, the living area gives guests a dedicated place to gather between outings. The home includes an entry area and multiple living area views, supporting a layout centered on shared time and easy conversation. After a day around Longboat Key, the indoor spaces offer a practical retreat close to the pool, patio, and waterfront setting.

The kitchen and dining areas make meals and snacks convenient throughout the stay. Whether the plan is a slow breakfast, a casual lunch, or dinner after an afternoon outdoors, the home provides the essential indoor spaces for vacation dining.

The primary bedroom provides a dedicated sleeping space within the 4-bedroom layout. With the home designed to accommodate up to 8 guests, the primary bedroom anchors the sleeping arrangement for a family vacation or group getaway.

Additional sleeping space includes guest bedrooms and a lower-level bedroom. These separate rooms help guests spread out while still sharing the same canal-front home. The 4-bedroom count supports a group stay without relying on a living-room sleeping arrangement in the public copy.

The home includes 5 bathrooms, an especially useful feature for a group of up to 8 guests. This layout helps support smoother mornings, post-pool routines, and evenings after exploring Longboat Key.

Outdoor living is a major part of the stay. The property includes a pool area, fire pit and grill area, exterior dining area, exterior patio, and a private dock on the canal. Canal views and dock access create a waterfront atmosphere, while the patio and dining areas give guests places to gather outside.

Additional practical features include a laundry room, garage, and driveway. These spaces add everyday convenience during a longer coastal stay or a family trip with beach gear, groceries, and outdoor plans. The home also includes a dedicated lower level bedroom and bathroom, adding flexibility within the overall layout.

The Longboat Key location places guests in a coastal destination known for boating scenery, beaches, parks, local dining, and easy access to nearby Sarasota and Anna Maria Island attractions. From canal-side relaxation to outings along the Gulf Coast, the area supports both quiet days and active exploration.

For travelers seeking a Longboat Key vacation rental with room for a group, this canal-front home brings together a pool, private dock, outdoor dining, grill area, fire pit, and 4-bedroom layout. It is a comfortable base for enjoying waterfront surroundings, nearby restaurants, and the easy pace of Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Nearby Attractions

Longboat Key Beach Access - about 1 mile. Gulf shoreline access offers a classic Longboat Key setting for beach walks, shelling, and sunset views

Joan M. Durante Park - about 3 miles. This bayfront nature park features mangrove habitat, walking paths, and quiet places to enjoy local wildlife

Bayfront Park Recreation Center - about 4 miles. A Longboat Key park with waterfront scenery, recreational facilities, and open space for active outings

Greer Island Nature Preserve - about 5 miles. This north-end coastal preserve is a scenic spot for beach and nature exploration

Coquina Beach - about 6 miles. A wide Gulf beach on nearby Anna Maria Island with shoreline, picnic areas, and coastal views

Robinson Preserve - about 8 miles. This preserve near the mainland offers trails, waterways, observation areas, and nature-focused recreation

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium - about 8 miles. A Sarasota-area marine attraction with exhibits focused on sea life, research, and Gulf Coast ecosystems

Quick Point Nature Preserve - about 8 miles. A quiet preserve near the south end of Longboat Key with paths, water views, and native coastal scenery

St. Armands Circle - about 9 miles. This well-known Sarasota destination offers boutiques, galleries, cafes, and a walkable dining district

The Ringling - about 13 miles. A major Sarasota cultural attraction with art collections, historic grounds, and museum experiences

Nearby Restaurants

Harry's Continental Kitchens - American and coastal cafe fare, about 1 mile

Lazy Lobster of Longboat Key - Seafood and American cuisine, about 2 miles

Blue Dolphin Cafe - Breakfast and American cafe fare, about 3 miles

Whitney's - Coastal American cuisine, about 4 miles

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant - Seafood and waterfront dining, about 5 miles

Shore Longboat Key - Coastal American cuisine, about 5 miles

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill - Seafood, about 8 miles

Columbia Restaurant - Spanish and Cuban cuisine, about 9 miles