Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know so that you can vacation like a pro
What do I need to bring to the office at check-in?
At check-in guests will need to provide: Vehicle license plate info, Vehicle Make, Vehicle Model, and Vehicle color.

Sand Cay has been providing a beautiful beach home for our owners and their guests on Long Boat Key since 1974.  Sand Cay does not have accessible common areas and has no accessible parking, pathways, hallways and corridors, entry to the Community Association Management office, sport courts, pool, BBQ areas, or beach access.  Sand Cay is not open to the public.  Only unit owners and their guests are permitted to enjoy the amenities at Sand Cay.

 

All units at Sand Cay are individually owned residences, none of which have been structurally modified after 2010.  These individually owned residences do not have accessible doorways or entryways, accessible interiors including hallways and bathrooms, or accessible patio and balcony areas.  The individually owned units are not accessible for individuals with mobility or physical challenges.

 

If you have questions, please email [email protected] or call 941-383-5044.

Yes, Sand Cay Beach Resort (Longboat Key FL) has a three (3) night minimum stay. However, minimum stays can be greater depending on the units available and the seasons. Contact us for availability for any of the units.
Sand Cay accepts credit or debit card payments only, for all rental deposits, rental payments and all other services provided by the resort.

Unfortunately, no. Sand Cay Beach Resort does not allow any trailers, boats or recreational vehicles of any kind on the property. Please make other arrangements for your trailer, boat, or recreational vehicle while staying at Sand Cay Beach Resort. Sand Cay does offer ONE parking space per unit rental. Unfortunately, we do not have overflow parking.

Sand Cay Beach Resort does not allow pets on the property, including the beach. Please make other arrangements for your pets while you stay at Sand Cay Beach Resort.

 

Senate Bill 1084 – Emotional Support Animals.  Applies to condominium, cooperatives and homeowners’ association. The law allows a housing provider, such as a community association, to request certain written documentation prepared by a health care practitioner in a format prescribed in rule by the Department of Health. The practitioner or provider of the supporting information must have personal knowledge of the person’s disability and must be acting within the scope of his or her practice. If a person falsifies information or written documentation or knowingly provides fraudulent information to obtain an emotional support animal, they can be charged with a misdemeanor of the second degree. You will be required before Sand Cay accepts any reservation to verify all pertinent documents. We require a $250 Pet deposit at the time of booking. Once the unit has been inspected at the time of departure, Sand Cay will refund $200 in a form of a credit to the credit card on file.

All persons using the swimming pool and beach do so at their own risk. There are no lifeguards at Sand Cay Beach Resort.

All rates are based on four (4) persons per unit. Additional persons may be added to units that allow five (5) or six (6) people. A fee of $70 per person per week will be added to your rental charges.

Pool rules are posted in the pool area and all users, owners and guests, must obey them. The rules are as follows:

  • Pool hours are from dawn to dusk.
  • No large flotation devices are permitted in the pool.
  • No throwing of balls, frisbees, etc., is permitted in the pool or pool area.
  • Pool furniture is not to be removed from the pool area at any time.
  • There is no reserving of pool or beach lounges or chairs.
  • Items left unattended will be removed by management personnel and may be claimed in the office.

Unit occupants are not allowed to hang laundry garments, towels, bathing suits or other objects from the balconies. Small drying racks may be placed on patios provided they do not block another unit’s view.

Sidewalks, driveways, entrances, unit entries, stairways, elevators, walkways and other common areas of access must not be obstructed in any way. These areas must be kept free of any materials. Unit entries, especially, must not be obstructed by floats, beach chairs, bicycles, shoes, toys, and other personal items.

Personal charcoal and propane grills and other outdoor cooking devices are strictly prohibited at Sand Cay Beach Resort. BBQ grills are available next to the beach area entrance of the property. They may be used on a first-come, first-served basis.

Owners and lessees shall park only in the parking space assigned to the unit which they own/occupy.

We have a limited amount of unnumbered guest and compact parking spaces. We cannot guarantee that a guest / compact parking space will be available during your stay. There is NO parking available for boats, trailers, RV’s, campers or jet skis. Unregistered vehicles will be subject to towing at the vehicle owners expense. A guest must register at the office before a pass can be issued. Guests must provide all contact information as well as: Vehicle license plate info, Vehicle Make, Vehicle Model, and Vehicle color.
Should you find another vehicle in your designated parking space, please park in an unmarked space and report the vehicle to the office.
Unit occupants are responsible for destruction, damage, or defacement of buildings, facilities, units, and equipment caused through their own acts and/or the acts of their guests and children. This includes damage caused by objects which fall from their balcony or patio.
There is a Publix Super Market located on the island (just 3.3 miles south on Gulf of Mexico Dr). From wine to wedding cakes, Publix has the supplies you’ll need to make your stay at Sand Cay everything you want it to be.
While you are enjoying your stay in your Sand Cay Beach Resort unit, the Sand Cay owners are pleased to provide you with free Wi-Fi in the condominiums. Usage of the Wi-Fi and Internet are subject to Sand Cays’ Internet Access Policy. You will receive the Wi-Fi password upon check-in.
When arriving at Sand Cay Beach Resort, all guests will find start up kits with soap, shampoo, toilet paper, dish soap, and tissue. All units have fully furnished kitchens. All towels, including beach towels, are provided. If additional items are needed, grocery and convenience stores are conveniently located near Sand Cay Beach Resort.
Beach Fitness 24/7 is very close to Sand Cay Beach Resort, just 1 mile north of us at the Centre Shops (5530 GMD, Suite 103, Longboat Key). BEACH FITNESS 24/7 offers 24 Hour Access, 24 Hour Security – to fit your on-the-go lifestyle! Their phone number is (941) 778-0120.

Beach toys are available in large boxes near Sand Cay’s beach entrance. Please help yourself and return the toys you borrow to the box each evening. Overall, any one of Sand Cay Beach resort’s condo units should appeal to children. Many have been known to stay on the first floor and run right out to the beach each morning.