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Beach Castle Resort #3 by RVA

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On the beach
On the beach
On the beach
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Longboat Key, FL
  • Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Cannons Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Jewfish Key
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Longboat Key

When you stay at this condo in Longboat Key, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. .This beach condo is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from IMG Academy and 16.8 mi (27 km) from Siesta Key Beach.

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 10 min walk
  • Cannons Marina - 2 min drive
  • Jewfish Key - 5 min drive
  • Coquina Beach - 6 min drive
  • IMG Academy - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bonefish Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beach Castle Resort #3 by RVA

Compliments of RVA, Beach Castle Resort expands from the bayside of Longboat Key to the Gulf – providing a place to launch your kayak and cast a line, a chance to spot exotic birds that stop here for our mild temperatures and to view a picture-perfect sunset over the Gulf of Mexico -- all courtesy of Mother Nature.



The grounds here are impeccable – from the well-manicured vegetation to the vast palm trees that dot this serene Longboat Key location. The buildings at Beach Castle are the color of sunshine and are accented by Bahama shutters and railings that resemble palm trees. Each unit is individually owned, which means no unit is alike and provides a unique vacation experience to our guests. However, all units provide a full kitchen, living room and private lanais – never compromising the comforts of home.



This secluded hideaway exudes a classic charm that, as vacationers, we yearn for. A place to get away from it all, relish in the Florida sunshine and reconnect with family and friends; all this while enjoying white-sand beaches, privacy and most importantly, vacation memories that last a lifetime.



Limited Membership Privileges: Guests of Beach Castle Resort #3 will have the option of temporary membership privileges at Cedars Tennis Resort located at 645 Cedars Court on Longboat Key. The limited temporary membership allows the guest access to fully-lit Har-Tru tennis and pickleball courts (after 1 p.m. daily and subject to availability), community bicycles, fishing pier and Jr. Olympic heated swimming pool. The guest will also have access to the community fitness center.



Accommodations: Beach Castle Resort is a quiet, 21-unit condominium resort midway on the exclusive island of Longboat Key with a variety of views including Gulf front, Bay front, pool and garden views.



Unit #3 Features: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom ground floor unit on the beach. Updated amenities of this unit include large-screen LCD TV’s throughout, granite countertops, updated appliances and modern décor. Unit #3 also includes an XBOX 360 including 2 controllers and games, a Keurig coffee maker, and an updated 51 inchTV.



View: Gulf Front View



Bedding: 1 King, 2 Queens



Parking: All guests have use of 1 assigned parking spot during their stay. Additional spots are available at a nearby community on a first-come, first-served basis. We kindly ask guests to plan accordingly.



Pets: Pets are not permitted on Beach Castle property.



Resort Features: Full-size Kitchen, Spacious Floorplans, Heated Community Pool, Community Hot Tub, Grills, On-site Office, Private Lanais, Complimentary Laundry Facilities, Shared Boat Docks (available on a first-come, first-served basis, a 26' boat limit, and guest is responsible to find off-site parking for boat trailer), Cable TV, Laptop computer with Wireless Internet Access, Complimentary Guest Parking, Private Beach Access, Complimentary Lounge Chairs and Umbrellas



Please Note: Beach Castle is a self service resort; we do not provide daily housekeeping services. For your convenience, an amenity “Starter Kit” is provided to assist you upon your arrival. Any essentials required after the initial provided, such as toilet paper, dish soap, etc. is the responsibility of the guest.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private lanai. An LCD television with cable programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a spa tub and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

RVA Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Alarm clock

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

7538-172955

Beach Castle Resort #3 by RVA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory E.

Liked: Cleanliness
quiet beach
The beach felt almost private. short walk from the condo and the property had beach umbrellas available for use.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sonja G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible- do not stay here.
Not at all experience/ stay expected, especially for price. 1.) Units garbage disposal needs changed. Smells like horrible fish/ rancid smell. After host was contacted management company to address, they simply but garbage disposal tabs and thought would do the trick. Did not, and sink opening had to be covered whole stay. 2.) Mold around sink base, look like they tried to be covered up by white caulk. 3.) HVAC filter looked like it has not been changed in forever. Maintenance changed after requested, but could see nothing but dust in utility closed. I have pics for proof. 4.) Leaking faucets. 5.) Battery acid on x-box remotes which children touched. 6.) View is not desirable as you have to stand up to even see view. 7.) Guests upstairs were up well into middle of night, and constant noise. 8.) 1 washer/ dryer for 4 units, very loud, never cleaned inside. Had re-wash clothing when returned home. 9.) Patio very run down, and did not feel clean to sit outside. 10.) Overall would never ever stay at this place. Felt dirty, barely taken care of, and frankly a waste of money. Charge such as high rental for such a horrible unit. I read other reviews prior, and I suggest don't trust them. Seek elsewhere if you don't want to waste almost 3 grand for 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Regina B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Poor management
Reported problems with all the TVs on day two nobody came to repair them let them know my dissatisfaction at check out and she said she’d pass the message on to the correct department. I have not received email or phone call from anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location Choice
Overall we were very pleased. A bit smaller than we expected, as the dining room is the screened porch, and the laundry room is not in the unit but shared by at least four units. The location puts you within easy walking distance of a half dozen really good restaurants. The private beach is nice, with lots of lounge chairs and umbrellas if needed. Wonderful spot. Only suggestions we would make would be to upgrade the barstools, as they had no cushoning and you felt like you were sitting on a wood frame. Very uncomfortable. We want to stay longer next year and hope we can make that happen.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
This property was wonderful. My husband, 4 kids and I enjoyed the access to the beach and the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodee D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brief visit.
It was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Highly recommend!! Super comfortable for a family. We will book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ron w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time......
We had a great time. The property was very nice and well equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Paradise
First time in Longboat Key and can't wait to return! We feel fortunate to have stayed in the best unit in the perfect property for us. #3 had everything we needed and more, as well as prime access to a pristine beach area. Loved everything about our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harold W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Vacation
Really enjoyed the condo. It was super clean, very well supplied with both beach equipment and kitchen supplies. It was as described and literally on the beach. Our first time in Long Boat Key but will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation delight
Excellent just could have used a deep cleaning. Location is perfect. I would rent this unit again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach perfection
A quick walk via the beach path and you are on the beautiful gulf. It was great with our kids. We cooked a lot in the well stocked kitchen. We had concerns that laundry would be an issue since it is not inside the unit, but was just steps away and we didn't have to wait. We will eventually be making a return trip, hopefully with friends taking another unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Christine A.

Great location!
Easy access to the beach, entry level condo. We truly enjoyed our time celebrating birthdays and Mother’s Day. Supplied extremely well for beach activites. We never did get the Wi-Fi to work, two different extremely long passwords provided, neither worked. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

John C., Lithia, FL and Wichita, KS

Only steps from the beach!
Our family of four enjoyed waking up and stepping right onto the beach. The apartment feels brand new, clean and the kitchen is fully stocked with kitchenware so we were able to fix meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

Wonderful!
This was by far the nicest condo I've stayed in. The kids room was so nice, with two beds and a full bath to themselves, the Xbox unfortunately didn't work, they were bummed about that. Our room also had a very nice shower and bed, we all slept so comfortably! The ocean was in plain sight from the breakfast bar, I loved seeing that while feeding the kids breakfast! They provide a starter kit with a sponge/dish soap and dishwasher powder, so don't make the mistake of buying that. The laundry room was about 12 feet away on the same level, you do need to bring your own detergent but it's free (no quarters needed) very helpful to have it so close! The ocean is obviously just a short walk away down a private path, and the free umbrella's and coolers to borrow were also a nice perk. Loved every minute of our stay :) The woman in the office was also nice enough to write down suggestions on where to eat & things to do. Things we enjoyed: Harry's continental cuisine, The Lazy Lobster, Anna Maria City Pier, the ice cream shop across from the pier was also really good!

10/10 Excellent

Jody K.

Beautiful
This was the second yr. In a row I have stayed at this property. I absolutely loved it. It's Besutiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

8/10 Good

Stephanie L.

Well maintained property
Beach Castle Resort was perfect for my husband and me. The unit was accurately portrayed, comfortably appointed, and the owner's personality seemed to radiate hospitality. This was our first visit to Longboat Key, and I hope we can return. Kudos! Tom and Stephanie
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016