Home in Longboat Key, Florida

Set directly on the beach in Bradenton, this five-bedroom home pairs a private heated pool with kayaks and fishing poles steps from the water — sleeping up to 16 guests across a layout where every bedroom opens onto its own balcony.

• Beachfront Setting with Private Heated Pool
• Game Room: Pool Table, Home Gym & Snack Bar
• Kayaks & Fishing Poles Included
• Balcony Access from Nearly Every Bedroom
• Indoor Fireplace & Beach Views from the Living Room

Mornings on the balcony, afternoons on the water — this one keeps it simple.

ARRIVAL & FIRST IMPRESSIONS
The home opens directly onto the beach, with balcony access from nearly every bedroom keeping the water close throughout the stay. The layout favors easy, breezy living — a natural fit for a group settling in for a few unhurried days by the Gulf.

THE LIVING SPACES
The main living room offers a smart TV, an indoor fireplace, and a large plush sofa, with balcony access that opens directly onto beach views. It's a quiet, comfortable space built for taking in the water without ever having to leave the couch.

THE KITCHEN
The kitchen is fully stocked and built for group cooking — high-end stainless appliances, ample cabinetry, and a large island with high seating. Keurig coffee makers cover the mornings.

THE SUITES
The home offers five bedrooms sleeping up to 16 guests.

Bedroom 1: Plush chairs, spacious closet, direct balcony access, private ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and tub
Bedroom 2: King bed, plush chairs, direct balcony access, private ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and tub
Bedroom 3: King bed, end-of-bed chair, direct balcony access
Bedroom 4: Two twin beds, plush beanbags, direct balcony access
Bedroom 5 (Lower Level): Two queen beds, two twin bunk beds, direct balcony access, private half bathroom

Two of the five bedrooms include private ensuite bathrooms with both a walk-in shower and a soaking tub — a notable detail for a beachfront property at this scale.

ENTERTAINMENT
The game room offers a pool table, a snack bar with its own wine fridge, cornhole, and a home gym — a genuinely well-rounded space for the group to spread out into.

YOUR PRIVATE GROUNDS
The backyard sits directly on the beach, with a private heated pool, fenced for safety, anchoring an expansive outdoor space built for long days outside. Kayaks, fishing poles, and a full set of beach essentials — chairs, towels, umbrellas, and life vests — are included, and the outdoor patio with BBQ grill rounds out a setting made for easy, unhurried days.

THE SURROUNDING AREA
Anna Maria Island is a short drive away for its quieter beaches and waterfront dining, and Robinson Preserve offers over 600 acres of trails and kayaking for guests who want to spend a day in nature. The Village of the Arts is worth an afternoon for its galleries and studios, and the Bradenton Riverwalk offers an easy, scenic walk along the water. For dinner, Owen's Fish Camp and Pier 22 are standout choices for fresh seafood with genuine character, with The Sage Biscuit Café, Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant, and Ortygia rounding out a strong set of local dining options. For guests looking to wander further off the beaten path, the Green Bridge Fishing Pier, Emerson Point Preserve, Coquina Beach, and Palma Sola Botanical Park all offer a quieter, more local side of Bradenton.