The Sand Dollar – Recently updated 2/2 villa with washer and dryer included!

About this listing

The Sand Dollar is a private villa located at the quiet, well run and exceedingly clean “beach to bay” community of Horizons West. A maximum of 50% of Horizons West properties are rented so the community has a more residential feel than many others on the island. The villa has been recently remodeled and has new furnishings throughout, all placed in mid 2021. It also has new windows and exterior doors as of mid 2022, new interior plantation shutters, a new washer and dryer and a new LED television in the living room.

The Sand Dollar is on a quant tree and brick-lined street, with direct access to the intercoastal waterway barely 100 yards outside the front door. Private beach access, two heated pools (one of which is directly on the beach) and a hot tub are a short walk across the street. There is a greenspace park along the intercostal complete with grill, seating, picnic areas and a dock. Fish from the dock, put in a kayak to explore the bay, or just relax in one of the chairs and enjoy the view.

Bringing a vehicle? You can park right in the driveway or under the carport and avoid hauling luggage across a parking lot or dealing with elevators. Not bringing a vehicle? The free trolley on the island makes a stop right at the end of our street so getting around couldn’t be easier. We are also within walking distance to the south village where there are several restaurants, a small grocery store, beach rental location and a pharmacy and post office.

Washer and dryer, along with all the other amenities you would need for a comfortable stay in your home away from home are provided. Come enjoy our slice of paradise and make lifetime memories with your family on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world!

Unique Benefits

– Private washer and dryer provided in villa
– Private beach exclusively for use by Horizons West guests
– Lounge chairs on the beach provided for all guests
– Two (seasonally heated) pools on site. One directly on the beach and the other next to our clubhouse walled in for privacy
– Beach side hot tub
– Greenspace park just outside the villa along the intercostal waterway
– Fish from the dock at the intercostal access or put in a kayak to explore the bay
– The free island trolley has a stop at the end of our street
– Horizons West is conveniently located in the middle of the island between both the north and south village areas. We are within walking distance to the south village (6/10 of a mile)

Why Kids Love It

– 99% quartz, sugar sand beach that doesn’t get hot in the sun
– Crystal clear water perfect for snorkeling, swimming and splashing
– Fish from the dock just outside the front door of the Sand Dollar
– Snorkel and shell-hunt at point of rocks near beach access 12 (less than a mile away)
– MOTE aquarium and marine research laboratory a short drive away in Sarasota
– Drop in a kayak right at our intercostal access and explore the islands just off-shore
– Hunt for Shark’s teeth at Caspersen Beach near Venice