Guest & Owner Testimonials

"I stayed last weekend at the Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort in Longboat Key, Florida and had a great time. We had an issue with our lock jamming up but the staff was awesome with handling the issue, hats off to Amy and Kate. I will recommend this place to all my friends and family who come to visit me here in Orlando and hopefully we will see you all soon!"  -Guest of Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort, Longboat Key

"All of the housekeeping staff at Tradewinds Resort on Anna Maria Island were so nice and helpful - did an excellent job of cleaning every day!" -Guest of Tradewinds Resort, Anna Maria Island

"Jeff Merckle, our agent, was very accommodating. Also Bill [in] Maintenance was very efficient and helpful regarding our comfort satisfaction and inquiries. He even gave us his direct cell phone. They made us feel very special and significant. They did all they could to make our vacation special, which it was. We really loved the building location, the natural landscaping, and the rustic environment with a beautiful ocean front view." -Guest of Longboat Key

"Tonda [in housekeeping] is very efficient and most courteous; but best of all she takes care of whatever the need is with great dispatch. I just though you should know what a gem you have in Tonda. We loved the house – we have renewed for next year and have enjoyed working with ResortQuest." -Guest of Sanibel Island

"Claire at The Beach at Longboat Key was great, friendly, helpful and accommodating. She should be commended." -Guest of The Beach on Longboat Key, Longboat Key

"This was the second year that we stayed at the Tradewinds Resort and hopefully we can go again every year. The most important thing to us when we are staying somewhere is the cleanliness of it. Our unit was immaculate and kept that way with the every day housekeeping. The pool was kept the same way and was nice and warm. Even though you have to walk across the street to get to the beach, it is not a problem. They provide you with beach towels, chairs, umbrellas and even toys for the kids to use at the beach and in the pool. The kitchen is stocked with the bare necessities but they were sufficient for us as we ate most of our [meals] there. The staff in the office was very, very helpful when we had any questions. All in all, it was a great week in a great place!" -TripAdvisor Guest of Tradewinds Resort, Anna Maria Island

"My daughter and I just returned from a great stay at Tradewinds Resort on Anna Maria Island. Not only did we love the area, we loved the fact that we had made a great choice with selecting Tradewinds. The place looks exactly as it does in photos - the condo was clean and there was nothing lacking. I was pleasantly surprised to find that all phone calls within the U.S. are free! The beach was beautiful as well (the walk to it was very short). The pool was very clean and the grounds were immaculate. I would highly recommend this property." -TripAdvisor Guest of Tradewinds Resort, Anna Maria Island

"My husband and I spent our 1st anniversary at this beautiful property. We had a great weekend. The weather was perfect. The room was excellent with a screened balcony looking over the pool to the beach. The sunsets were spectacular. The staff were friendly and helpful, and really looked after us. We will be back." -TripAdvisor Guest of Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort, Longboat Key

"We are getting married in April with a very intimate ceremony on the beach with our closest friends and relatives. We decided upon The Tortuga Inn for our stay during the wedding and to have a dinner party afterwards, as they have complete villas with kitchens and even some with private pools. We stayed overnight this past December when we went back to the Island to do planning for April. Although we only stayed in a regular room, and not one of the villas we have reserved for the wedding, we were amazed at how nice The Tortuga Inn really is. It is everything the pictures show and more! We are so excited to have discovered this hidden gem on the island and that we will be sharing this hotel with our closest friends and families. We are from NYC, and we have stayed in very nice hotels, and although I could say that most coastal beach towns in Florida don't have the best hotels, The Tortuga is a clear indication that they DO exist out there if you are willing to dig a little to find them. This is a much nicer experience than the Ritz in Sarasota. The cleanliness, size of the rooms/villas, the lush grounds and having both the bay and the beach right there is simply amazing. The staff was more than helpful and polite. We can now only hope that after staying at the Tortuga, that our cruise will live up to our 3 days before the wedding! We are waiting in anticipation for the wedding and the Tortuga Inn." -TripAdvisor Guest of Tortuga Inn Beach Resort, Anna Maria Island