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, home office, 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 and restuarant along with Tennis, fitness memberships available to be purchased separately. Incredible beaches and tennis facilities 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. This property has been rented Jan thru March 2024. Call now for YOUR TIME!