Sand Cay Beach Resort

My family stayed at sand cay beach resort unit 203 from 7/19 to 7/26 We have stayed in This unit before and it was nice. We selected the unit from the on line picture portal showing the inside of the unit. Upon walking into the unit we saw that the floor was visibly dirty and sandy with signs of what appeared to be black dirt on the floor. The window blinds were removed and there were black shower curtains hanging over the front patio door and windows. The furniture that was in the unit was outdoor plastic wicker looking furniture that was the most uncomfortable. Cushions kept sliding off when you moved and the square plastic coffee table was leaning to one side. The den/ tv are had some sort of couch that was sandy and not what was shown in the unit pics. That spare bedroom had cobwebs hanging from the ceiling and there were visible signs that the popcorn ceiling needed cleaning or painting. The only nice thing about this unit was the view and the beach tent. The master bedroom had an array of furniture that looked like a lounge. The owner did not update the interior pictures on line. Had we seen the interior pics and the furniture, we would have never rented this unit. It was a total disappointment to have to stay In There for the week. The staff is friendly and courteous and are always looking to assist if you have any problems. Attached are pics of the furnishings and my daughter’s sock from walking on the floor for a few hours. DISGUSTING UNIT,

This place is one of the best resorts I've stayed at. I loved that they had beach chairs available for us at the beach at all times. I love how friendly the staff was. The condo was very clean and we loved sitting on the patio in the morning and evening. We plan go return. It was great!

Great place. Each condo is unique and you tend to find the one you like as you try different places. We are quite partial to 106 and 119. Both have great views and easy access to the beach. It's a home away from home for our family and we've been going there for years

Sand Cay used to be a reasonable alternative to other price gouging places, but they’ve started to fleece people now, too. When we originally started giving our business to Sand Cay just a few years ago, we paid a nightly rate of $250 or so. It’s gone up at least 50% in each of the following years, and now it’s…wait for it…$650 a night after fees. That’s literally the cost of some of the finest hotels in the world, and let me be clear, the units are not worth it. They’re also now charging a 6% processing fee (because, you know, they obviously can’t make ends meet at $4,000+ a week). Gimme a break. 6% for what?? It’s just another cash grab. Shame on Sand Cay.

We come here year after year and love it! Beach is nice, community is clean and quiet and close to most great restaurants and activities. Highly recommend!

This was our 1st time at Sand Cay and our family & the other 2 families we were there with had a great week! We had beautiful sunny weather & a clear calm ocean! Our condo was great! Great ocean view! Loved the beach, lounge chairs, & property. Saw dolphins, manatees, manta rays, & sea turtles.We hope to visit again!

5 Stars....This place was absolutely beautiful & tranquil the unit very clean, beautifully decorated and furnished, very well maintained . The grounds were also well maintained and the staff was helpful apon check in. The beach was amazing white sand blue gulf water and dolphins swimming in background. We will definitely be back!!

First stay here and it will be a regular vacation spot for us. Staff was friendly and helpful, accommodations were comfortable, view was amazing, and beach area was beautiful! A must stay!

This is our third time staying at Sand Cay We love it! Tried unit #315 this time and was very happy. This is a very relaxing place with professional friendly staff . They are always available to help. You

Sand Cay Beach Resort has a beautiful view and is situated on a gorgeous beach .But, the building is 48 years old and many of the units need total renovation. The Gulf Front units are the best located but are not places you will be comfortable staying. AND - they all cost the same regardless of the shabbiness of the interior. 116 and 118 are ugly, dirty and cluttered with old, dusty, stained furniture and carpets. They have poorly outfitted kitchens with a hodge podge of ancient dishware and beat up pots and pans. The bedspreads smell of mold, tobacco and urine. The rooms are so unattractive that being in them truly detracts from the enjoyment of your vacation. They are way overpriced given the fact that they are so neglected. We were scheduled to be here for five weeks at a little under $15,000. Not high end, but truly a rip off for a shabby disheveled hovel. And the management is little help ( except for Sarah). Do not expect Cornell Hotel School graduates at SCBR. These women are not inclined to offer hospitality. They are more inclined to suggest that you are a complainer and they wish you would evaporate. They know NOTHING about Customer Service and are dismissive even when you explain that your unit has a serious fire hazard. They prefer a street fight over any actual problem-solving. Guests on the beach were gossiping about how nasty the office staff is. We will never return here. Somehow being in a run down outdated, smelly condo for a lot of money is not our cup of tea. No refinement or elegance here. Find someplace else.

I'm currently staying here in rm 208 and I love it! The balcony looks over the pool and has a nice partial ocean view. Last update may have been early 2000's but who cares? The beach and surrounding area is beautiful! 10 min to St Armonds circle & 20 min to Siesta key. The unit (2 bedrooms) is very clean & beds are comfy. Perfect vacation for couples or family of 4-5

Absolutely stunning location! We stayed in unit #304 and our stay was perfect. Gulf facing unit. Short walk down to the private beach. Every amenity you could wish for is in this unit. Beach chairs, beach toys, boogie boards, chairs, umbrellas. Everything you could ask for! Don't forget to bring some K cups for the lovely Keurig provided in the unit. A great Publix is right down the street for grocery needs too! I'd highly recommend this unit for a stay. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths so my family of 4 for very very comfortably. Would Easily sleep more, even 8! Nice pull out sofa in addition to the 3 bedrooms

Booked for 4 nights last week in room 204 This is worst review I have done in 40 years of traveling. Do yourself a favor and find another resort Pros: Great beach with free lounge chairs. Clean grounds. Room was clean. Nice deck facing ocean. Didn't try pool. Negative: We booked late so our choices were few. This unit was wore out and shouldn't be rented until updated. Built in early 70's and the unit is mostly the same. Kitchen was right out of 70's. Original vertical blinds that when you open the slats fall to floor. Bathrooms are horrible. Mold around tubs/walls. See pics. Caulk and tile grout falling out. Bedrooms are dark. I was so disgusted that we left after 3rd night. When I explained to office staff they said their maintenance staff was really busy, lol. Will take more then a maintenance man to clean this mess up.

Very dated facilities. Old pool area. Unit owners not guest friendly. Required to clean unit to avoid extra charges ABOVE the $150 already charged. Longboat has many better options.

This is a great resort. Right on Beautiful beach. Stayed in unit 203 with great Gulf views. Family resort with lots of room in a two bedroom with a den and a terrace with a great view. A great value compared to the hotel next door. Twice as much room for half the price. if you can afford to be right on the beach, this is the place to go.

Absolutely the best place to stay on Longboat Key. The beach is pristine and private, the sand is sugary white and the water clear with gentle waves. Each unit is different. The location is central on Longboat. They offer a wonderful pool area, tennis and paddleboarding. Local dining is awesome: Euphemia Hayes, Columbia's, Salty Dog, Star Fish Company, Swordfish Grill, Oma's Pizza and Big Olaf Ice Cream.

HORRIRIC/DO NOT STAY HERE! FILTHY However under the circumstances, I think it's best to outline all the issues/ damages that were in place before we occupied the condo: · On the left portion of the sectional, there was a tear on the top right corner as shown in the attached image. · The cleanliness of the apartment was also noted on my check out sheet o Heavy black dust was on all trim § Most of which I cleaned since it was gross and dirty o Orange crayon like marks on the walls by the window in the living room and on the hall walls § Many of which I opted to clean since I didn't want to look at dirty walls all week o The living room rug was stained with a red substance which still had residue attached, like a mushed piece of fruit § I tried to clean and vacuumed it, but refused to scrub something that I didn't cause. Maybe this is something housekeeping should be doing? o The guest bedroom: the quilts were on the reverse blue side upon check in. ( not as pictured on your web site which is shown was on the white sea shell side) Then I noticed that the quilt on the bed closest to the closet (the only bed used for our week), was stained with orange spots. § This should have been laundered or replaced before our arrival considering your high standards, but it wasn't. § Did housekeeping decide that this was the appropriate standard? o The living room rug was un-vacuumed § I moved the coffee table to vacuum the smashed Goldfish like crackers § There was sand and crumbs under the entire couch which I cleaned and vacuumed as well o One of the beach umbrellas was broken and unusable o The porch was moldy and the table and chair were unclean with crumbs and smudges. There were juice box straw wrappers on the ground § I didn't clean the mold, but did Windex the table & chairs and discarded the trash. o The cords for the blinds were a mess and tangled § I actually called the front desk upon arrival since I couldn't lower the blind by the main window in the living room § Steve arrived and mentioned that the blinds are difficult and showed me how to lower Many of your dryers in

This was our first time at Sand Cay. Our unit 118 was not clean. The air conditioner vents were black and looked like they had never been cleaned. There was a roach in the laundry room, also piled up dirt and dust. The upholstery sofa was stained in the living room. The comforter in the master bedroom smelled and it appeared to have never been washed, the same for the pillows. There was what appeared to be water stains in the ceiling in the living room and master bedroom shower. The blinds in the master bedroom would not shut completely so you had to hang a blanket over the window for privacy. I don't know how well insulated the walls were but you could hear the people above us walking around all night. The pool water was murky looking with bugs and leaves floating in the water. The cable TV was very limited, very few choices for TV. The TV in the living room and master bed room did not have a clear picture. It seemed that nothing had been updated in years. The mattress in the master bedroom was lumpy and very uncomfortable. They hardly gave you any extra towels and the ones in the unit were very thin and appeared to be well worn. The whole unit just felt dirty.

This is our 2nd and last time at Sand Cay. The grounds, pool, beach and most views from the units deck are what most folks come here for and those are great! Inside the units you may find a different scenario. Our unit #204 was pretty much furnished with collectic crap, uncomfortable beds, smelly bathrooms, utility room stuffed with junk and a kitchen that was pretty much worthless. Pots and pans - crap, cabinet drawer fronts all loose, I had to place a wedge under the front of the counter microwave just to open the door, when using the stove the burner kept coming loose from the socket plus none of the cook burners were even close to being level. The bed was like sleeping on the floor and every move you make the bed made noise like loud crumpling paper waking your partner. The master bath area has a consistent smell of sewer gas, luckily we were blessed with weather that allowed us to keep the windows open during our stay. We are not the complaining type and rarely write bad reviews, but this unit needs a major rehab, yes the views you have are stupendous but that is where it stops, we will not return!