Save BIG By Booking Direct

Cut out the middle man! Over the years the vacation rental industry has changed immensely when it comes to how guests book properties! It was only about 10 years ago that most of our guests booked by calling our office directly. As advertising trends have shifted toward the convenience of the internet, the preferred booking […]
Have an Endless Summer With Off-Season Rates

There is no denying this summer is undeniably the busiest we have seen in the area. Families have been stuck inside during the pandemic all winter and what better way to stretch your legs than on a beach! For those who are still leary about traveling during a busy time, we cannot recommend visiting in […]
Sea Turtle Season Is Back!

TURTLE SEASON May 1 – October 31 We hope you enjoy our beautiful beaches during your stay. In addition to being a great place to enjoy the sun and surf, our beaches are important nesting areas for sea turtles and our dunes are home to many plants and animals. During your stay, we hope you […]
Summer Travel Outlook

Fueled by Covid vaccines and people yearning to break free from a long winter at home, the summer travel season is already booming with unprecedented inquires for vacation rentals on Longboat Key and Lido Key. While many will be vaccinated by summer, there is still uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 and family travel. That being said, Longboat […]
Planning A Vacation Makes You Happier

It’s been a very long year for most of us. Social, school and family activities have been cancelled, many businesses are still closed or have limited hours, and we have all had to make changes to our everyday life. To say its been stressful is an understatement! A new poll conducted by the Institute for […]
Safe Family Fun Activities in Sarasota

There is so much more to offer than white sand beaches and sunsets when it comes fun family things to do in Sarasota! We picked some of the areas best activities that are safe during Covid-19 and will be sure to please the entire family. The Ringling, the State Art Museum of Florida, is home […]
Florida Realtors Look To Vacation Rentals

Florida’s housing market is booming as homebuyers flock from heavily populated cities in the north, taking advantage of the ability to do their jobs remotely. While it’s sellers who have the advantage right now — demand is high but supply is limited — there are opportunities for buyers to benefit, but as the saying goes, […]
Restoring Traveler Confidence

“What’s it like down there?” Other than beautiful, Longboat Key is safe… and our vacation rentals clean. We know travelers want to know more, especially as we approach winter, and our guests are still on the fence about cancelling existing bookings or making a new booking. We’ve mentioned in other blog posts that we are […]
Beach Renourishment Brings Seashells to Lido Key

Something to “Shellebrate” is going on along the beaches of Lido Key! About a mile stretch of Lido beach is covered with mounds of rare, unbroken shells… natures jewelry as far as the eye can see! There is currently a beach renourishment taking place, dredging soft white sand from Big Pass and spread it along […]
Office With A View – Work From A Vacation Rental This Fall

Let’s face it, Covid-19 hit us all like a ton of bricks. We were forced to lock down for months and life as we know it was cancelled. While it’s been an uphill battle, the country is opening up again, and locally, here in Florida, our vacation rental bans have been lifted. Moving ahead with […]