Short term only RENTAL close to pool, bay and beach. Enjoy morning coffee from your peaceful balcony retreat in this private townhouse located mid-island in the popular Cedars East Tennis Resort. Spacious, bright and pet-friendly, this 1-bedroom, 2-bath townhome has a large open dining and living room, with a peaceful screened balcony. 1st level: enclosed parking garage; 2nd level: living/dining/kitchen/screened lanai/full bath and washer/dryer; 3rd level: bedroom, two closets and master-bath en-suite with dual sinks and walk-in shower, and private patio overlooking lush mangroves. This home has just been renovated beautifully and has all new furniture that is stylish and comfortable. This active community offers a Jr. Olympic sized pool with Tiki bar along with Tennis, fitness and dining memberships included. There is a new tennis director, John Eagleton, a former top ranked junior player and four time All American at the University of Miami. Want to improve your game-learn from the best. Incredible beaches nearby, fishing dock at the end of your street and kayak rentals located just a block or two away as well as shopping and restaurants. Near 30-acre bayside Durante Park, which is the perfect place to take a stroll along its well mapped, seashell walking trail, that leads you through the lush mangroves, wetlands, and along the beautiful Sarasota Bay. Take a minute to stop in one of its gazebos and appreciate the beautiful wildlife and native plants. All of this will provide you with the perfect Longboat Key vacation. $8000 is the high season rate (Dec thru April) and all other months are $4500. This property has been rented Jan 2025. 12% state and tourism tax is required on rentals less than 6 months. This community is governed by a homeowners association. Approval may include an application, background screening, fees, and an approval process. Contact the agent for details. Call now for YOUR TIME in paradise!