Veranda Beach Club — Hotel in Longboat Key

We have been coming here for 23 years. This past year was a very difficult time for the Veranda employees due to the hurricanes in October 2024. They did an outstanding job getting the property in shape to open a couple of months into 2025.

We love coming here as an extended family. It’s a great location in between two high rise condominiums. Very few people live in the condos year round, so it is like having your own private beach. The beach attendants are great. It is so comfortable on the beach because they set up padded chaise lounges and beach umbrellas to give you shade.

There are many extra activities: sailing, kayaking, work out room, ping pong, bikes, racquetball court, etc. My niece had her wedding on the beach 8 years ago and there is a large room for receptions.

There are a few problems. This past week our unit had dirt in the corners of the bathrooms, some mildew and poor caulking jobs. There are several large marks on the ceilings and walls and poor patching of walls where art has been moved. The worst thing is the condition of the kitchens. Old cabinets, old appliances: this year we had to ask to have the dishwasher and oven replaced because neither worked. They handled that problem right away, so it all turned out ok. The washer and dryers are new and very nice. There are two gas grills under a tiki hut between the building and the beach. This is awesome.

The pool is beautiful. Part of the pool is out in the sunlight and part is under the building if you want shade.

One of the most convenient things is right across the street you can walk to Publix and CVS!

Overall, the Veranda is a wonderful vacation place. If you chose to purchase a unit be aware that every year you have to pay condo fees and taxes which add up Some years there have been special assessments to repair things and keep the...

We have been vacationing at Veranda Beach Club for over 20 years and my in-laws vacationed there since its inception in the early 1980's. VBC does a great job at updating the property on a fairly regular basis. New kitchens and bathrooms a few years back, new hurricane doors, and in 2021, all units received new furnishings, artwork and in the process of all being newly painted. The boardwalk to the beach was redone in 2020. The pool and hot tub were completely redone for 2021 with new surface and tiling. It's beautiful. The VBC pool is awesome as part of the pool is under the building so you can get out of the sun but remain in the water. The WiFi seems consistent and the staff is responsive should you need anything during your stay.||||We love this section of beach as it is never crowded during our vacation. The location is perfect with a nearby CVS, Publix, bus stop, and some great restaurants on the island. It's also not far to go to shop at St. Armand's Circle or to go into Sarasota or Bradenton.||||The amenities cannot be beat. There are beach attendants daily to put up umbrellas or rearrange chairs, help you with the water sport accessories, etc. Bicycles, catamaran, paddle boards, canoes, tennis courts with pickleball included, fishing poles, gas grills and even beach towels so you don't have to pack your own. All free for guests to use.||||The views from the oceanfront units are absolutely stunning with the sun sparkling on the crystal water during the day and then the evening sunsets.||||You will love your stay at Veranda Beach Club. We certainly do and look forward to it each...

We have been vacationing at Veranda Beach Club for over 20 years and my in-laws vacationed there since its inception in the early 1980's. VBC does a great job at updating the property on a fairly regular basis. New kitchens and bathrooms a few years back, new hurricane doors, and in 2021, all units received new furnishings, artwork and in the process of all being newly painted. The boardwalk to the beach was redone in 2020. The pool and hot tub were completely redone for 2021 with new surface and tiling. It's beautiful. The VBC pool is awesome as part of the pool is under the building so you can get out of the sun but remain in the water. The WiFi seems consistent and the staff is responsive should you need anything during your stay.

We love this section of beach as it is never crowded during our vacation. The location is perfect with a nearby CVS, Publix, bus stop, and some great restaurants on the island. It's also not far to go to shop at St. Armand's Circle or to go into Sarasota or Bradenton.

The amenities cannot be beat. There are beach attendants daily to put up umbrellas or rearrange chairs, help you with the water sport accessories, etc. Bicycles, catamaran, paddle boards, canoes, tennis courts with pickleball included, fishing poles, gas grills and even beach towels so you don't have to pack your own. All free for guests to use.

The views from the oceanfront units are absolutely stunning with the sun sparkling on the crystal water during the day and then the evening sunsets.

You will love your stay at Veranda Beach Club. We certainly do and look forward to it each...