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A pool area with a view of a dock and buildings, a covered seating area, and ceiling fans.
A gravel path with bicycles parked on the side, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A beach with a sandy shore and a calm sea under a cloudy sky.
A spacious living area with a large flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, and a kitchen in the background.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets and a central island, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a large sliding glass door leading to a patio.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62386 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Longboat Key, FL
  • Place, Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannons Marina
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Coquina Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Longboat Key

When you stay at this vacation home in Longboat Key, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Coquina Beach and Bradenton Beach. .This vacation home is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Lido Beach and 17.8 mi (28.7 km) from Siesta Key Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cannons Marina - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Coquina Beach - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Lido Beach - 20 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Siesta Key Beach - 43 min drive - 20.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kelsey's on Cortez - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Experience Coastal Vibes and Serenity - Your Ultimate Longboat Key Retreat!

Discover Paradise at Blue Heron House - Your Perfect Longboat Key Vacation Rental

Welcome to Blue Heron House by RVA, a premier vacation rental property nestled in the exclusive Emerald Harbor community on the northern end of Longboat Key. This spacious three-bedroom, two-bathroom house with an additional office offers the perfect blend of comfort and luxury for your next beach getaway.

Prime Location & Community Amenities:
• Located just two blocks from serene community beach access across Gulf of Mexico Drive, enjoy sun-kissed days on the pristine beaches of Longboat Key.
• Experience tranquil canal views right from your doorstep, perfect for a peaceful retreat.

Spacious & Comfortable Living:
• The open-concept living room, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen provide a home-like atmosphere, ideal for relaxation and entertainment.
• A large master bedroom features a master bathroom, walk-in closet, and a private office space, perfect for remote work or quiet reading.
• Two additional guest bedrooms and a family room offer ample space for family and friends.

Modern Features & Outdoor Living:
• Recently installed beautiful new floors in 2024 enhance the modern aesthetic of the home.
• Enjoy your private pool and expansive outdoor dining area, perfect for entertaining or unwinding in the Florida sun.
• Two kayaks are available for guests to explore the stunning native waters of Longboat Key.

Additional Features:
• The dock area at the rear of the house provides a perfect spot for fishing and taking in the picturesque scenery, where you might even spot dolphins or manatees. (Please be aware that the boat dock and boat are not available for guest use).
• Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the property.

Pet-Friendly & Convenient:
• Blue Heron House is pet-friendly, allowing a maximum of two pets under 35 lbs. each, with a non-refundable pet deposit of $25 per day.

Accommodations:
• Bedding includes two King beds and two Twin beds (the guest room King bed can be converted into two Twins upon request).
• Amenities include a private patio, deeded beach access, washer/dryer, driveway parking, and a quiet neighborhood setting.

Booking Information:
• Location: 731 Old Compass Road, Longboat Key
• Minimum night requirements and additional charges for electric and pool heating may apply; please contact our local offices for details.

Escape to the beautiful Blue Heron House, where luxury meets the serene beauty of Longboat Key.

Book now for an unforgettable vacation experience!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features a playground, ecotours nearby, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, sailing nearby, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,386 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

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Experience Coastal Vibes and Serenity - Your Ultimate Longboat Key Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

David K.

Blue Heron House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very comfortable house convenient to all of Longboat Key.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

David K.

Blue heron house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall good, despite some issues.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

BILL S.

Blue Heron

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As the first renter at this home, there are things that can and, will likely, be improved. I give the owner and real estate company a pass as we were anxious to remain in Florida for the month of January and had to get into a property with only a couple days remaining in December.Jill and Keith from RVA couldn't have been more helpful and attentive. We would have no hesitation renting through them again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Beautiful Home, Quiet Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood. The house was as shown on the RVA website. The furnishings were very comfortable, with a large dining table and a separate office area off the main bedroom. We used the spacious lanai every day. The location was a short bike ride or walk to the gated beach entrance which also had limited parking available. We enjoy walking and the nearby nature park offers great trails. There are numerous restaurants a short drive away. We especially enjoyed Dry Dock Waterfront Grill. Saint Armand's Circle is very convenient with lots of shopping and restaurants.The house was very clean with plenty of linens and a well equipped kitchen.RVA personnel were very prompt and helpful answering any questions. Would recommend Blue Heron House for anyone looking for a relaxing and comfortable vacation.