Location guide
Pet-friendly
Walkable beach time
Pet-Friendly Vacation Rentals in Longboat Key
Longboat Key offers a quieter, upscale stretch of coast with long, open beaches. It is best for couples and families seeking calm water and a refined feel. From our Holmes Beach home, reaching Longboat Key is an easy southbound drive along the coast.
Local highlights
Beach type
Long, quiet Gulf beach with soft sand.
Restaurants
Waterfront dining and refined coastal kitchens.
Walkability
Mostly driveable, with scenic bike lanes.
Vibe
Quiet, polished, and serene.
Stay at Sandbox Beach House here
Sandbox Beach House is relaxed, flexible, and family-friendly, with space to unwind after beach days. Dogs 35 lbs or less are welcome, so your pup can join the trip. Longboat Key is an easy southbound drive along the coast from our Holmes Beach base, so day trips feel effortless.
Explore nearby
Also explore Sarasota Bay, Coquina Beach. See our walk-to-beach location, review the Pet policy (dogs 35 lbs or less), and peek at pool and family spaces.
Ready to plan your Longboat Key week?
Confirm your dates, then build your beach + pool rhythm around the part of Anna Maria Island you like most.
Check availability at Sandbox Beach House in Longboat Key.