Important Information
Getting Here
From the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport: Upon leaving the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport, turn right and get into the left-hand lane. Turn left on US-41/Tamiami Trail and head south for approximately 4 miles. As you near the downtown area, merge into the right-hand lane. Turn right on Gulfstream Avenue and proceed to St. Armand's Circle and follow signs for Longboat Key. Once over the drawbridge the road will turn into Gulf of Mexico Drive. Continue north on Gulf of Mexico Drive to Turtle Crawl Inn at 4235 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
From the North: Take I-75 South to exit 210 (Fruitville Road). Turn right onto Fruitville Road and head west approximately six miles. Fruitville Road will end at North Tamiami Trail. Turn left, stay in the far right lane. Turn right at Gulfstream Avenue and proceed to St. Armand's Circle. Approximately one quarter around the circle bear right and follow signs to Longboat Key. Once across the drawbridge, the road becomes Gulf of Mexico Drive. Drive north for approximately 6.5 miles to 4235 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
From the South: Take I-75 North to exit 210 (Fruitville Road). Turn left onto Fruitville Road and follow the directions above.
Check-in Instructions
Check-in time is 4 p.m. Our check-in office is
conveniently located on-site at:
4235 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, FL 34228
After-hours Arrival Information
Our office hours are daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you are arriving anytime after our operating hours, please advise the front desk before 5:00 p.m. at 1-888-651-0701. A black key box to the right of the door will contain an envelope with your name on it. The envelope will contain keys and the location of your unit. We are here to serve you 24 hours a day. Please call (941) 383-9505 for immediate assistance.
Housekeeping
Rooms are cleaned prior to guest arrival and on departure. Although daily housekeeping is not provided, used linens may be exchanged for fresh linens at the front desk.
Smoking Guidelines
No smoking in the rooms. Smoking is allowed on property and on screened lanais (if the glass door to the room is closed). Rooms are inspected upon departure. If evidence or the smell is prominent, guest will be charged a $100 fee.
Pet Policy
Pets of any kind or size are not permitted on property at any time. There will be a minimum $100 cleaning fee if pets are found on property.
Laundry Facilities
We have coin-operated washers and dryers on the property and quarters are available at the front desk. Laundry soap is available at the front desk for purchase.
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