Casey Key is a barrier island located in the city of Nokomis in Sarasota County, Florida. Situated between the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal Waterway on Florida's west coast, the community is known to be fairly wealthy with large homes lining the waterfront. Popular local activities include hiking, biking, fishing, snorkeling, boating, windsurfing, parasailing and regular surfing. The area has several hotels, motels and resorts where guests are welcome to enjoy the activities and relax in the sun and sand.
The Beachcomber on Casey Key, a family-owned property, is located just north of Venice, Florida, on the Gulf Coast. The Beachcomber offers nine fully furnished apartments with air-conditioning, full kitchens and laundry facilities. The property's owners live on the resort. The non-smoking property also has gas barbecues available. The Beachcomber does not allow pets or accept credit cards, and a three-day minimum stay is required. The hotel also has a 30-day cancellation policy.
The Beachcomber on Casey Key
129 Casey Key Road
Nokomis, FL 34279
941-488-0715
beachcombercaseykey.com
The Gulf Sands Beach Resort is located on the barrier island overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and offers guests one- and two-bedroom fully furnished apartments with full kitchens. Each apartment has free wireless Internet and a full-size refrigerator. The non-smoking resort has shuffleboard and a private beach. Laundry service also is available, and the hotel has a 60-day cancellation policy.
Gulf Sands Beach Resort
433 Casey Key Road
Nokomis, FL 34275
941-488-7272
gulfsandsbeachresort.com
With rooms overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway, the Sun Tan Terrace sits between the Gulf of Mexico and the channel and features a private beach and boat docks. Golf and tennis also are nearby. The property has a self-serve tiki bar, fishing docks, grills and horseshoe pits. Jet ski rental is less than 5 minutes away. The Sun Tan Terrace has a private beach and shares a pool with a neighboring property. According to the official website, the non-smoking resort motel is near three museums and the Mote Marine Aquarium, as well as Busch Gardens.
Sun Tan Terrace
117 Casey Key Road
Nokomis, FL 34275
800-263-8331
suntanterrace.com