A generation ago, a dozen couples from a small Midwestern town bought a vacation spot on the Gulf of Mexico. It was a place where they could bring their children and eventually their grandchildren. Over the years, they completely modernized all the cottages and apartments and beautifully landscaped the grounds. Yet they retained the friendly family atmosphere that now makes all the difference between Sun 'n Sea and most other vacation settings. These families still own Sun 'n Sea, and they still vacation here. When they see something that isn't just right, it gets changed! Most important... they make sure that every Sun 'n Sea guest is treated the same... just like Family!

Nestled directly on the Gulf of Mexico, Sun 'n Sea is on the island of Longboat Key, west of Bradenton and Sarasota. We offer lovely one and two bedroom cottages with carports and screened porches graciously spaced under a canopy of Australian Pines. In addition to the cottages, we have efficiency and one-bedroom deluxe suite apartments.

All our accomodations are smoke-free and offer fully equipped kitchens, so the choice is yours... eat in or at one of the dozens of fine restaurants nearby. Each unit also contains cable TV with VCR/DVD players, so you choose... relax "at home" or enjoy nearby specialty shops, museums, cultural activities, golf courses, fishing, and water sports. Each unit also has a telephone with voicemail and dataport, free Wireless Internet Access and complete linen. A private coin laundry is available on the premises.

The amenities of home, the beauty of our beach, the hospitality of our managers, Pat, Cindy & Jim, and the elegant and exciting community attractions... These make Sun 'n Sea the Perfect Family Vacation!