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Beach Castle Resort #4 by RVA

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Private Patio
Patio Views
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Longboat Key, FL
  • Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Coquina Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • IMG Academy
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Beach Castle Resort #4 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 lanai – 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 #4 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.



Beach Castle #4 boasts some of the best ocean views on the island from the living area and private bedrooms. We welcome you to relax on your private screened patio and awaken your senses in the balmy, salty breeze and the sounds of the waves lapping against the shore. We guarantee this will be your favorite spot for your morning brew. From your private lanai, take the spiral staircase directly to the soft sands of Longboat Key for a romantic stroll or spend the day sun bathing. This unit provides all the amenities you expect from a Longboat Key vacation.



#4 Features: This 2nd story 2bd/2ba beach unit with spectacular beach views offers updated amenities including kitchen granite countertops, tile floors throughout, renovated bathrooms, and private patio overlooking the Gulf. The master bathroom features spa-like amenities for a luxurious feel. You'll enjoy the LCD flat-screen TV's in both the living room and master bedroom.



View: Gulf Front View.



Bedding: 2 Kings, Sleeper Sofa.



Minimum Night Requirements: 4-Night (Fall and Spring); 7-Night (Winter and June/July).



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 Lanai, 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, Wireless Internet, 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 upon arrival.

Property manager

RVA Vacation Rentals

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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

About the area

Longboat Key

Located in Longboat Key, this condo is on the beach. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and AMI Paddleboard Adventures are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jewfish Key - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Coquina Beach - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Cortez Beach - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • IMG Academy - 23 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Castle Resort #4 by RVA have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beach Castle Resort #4 by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Castle Resort #4 by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Castle Resort #4 by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach Castle Resort #4 by RVA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Longboat Key Beaches and Cannons Marina. Jewfish Key is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to stay!

Wonderful time. The accommodations are fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right on the Beach!

It was a great place right on the beach! Terrific views!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

mark o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach views

Room was full of ants, had to discard about half our food. Plus they bite
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

tineke h.

Stay at Beach Castle

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Beach Property - Longboat Key

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable, everything we needed, great view of the gulf ft!b by
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stephanie E.

Great View

The Beach Castle Resort itself was pretty dated, but our unit (#4) had been nicely updated. We were on the second/top floor unit directly overlooking the gulf so the view was great and the beach was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Wonderful location on the beach!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and perfect spot on the beach. The condo was clean and comfortable! Nicely updated with plenty of room.

10/10 Excellent

kenneth b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June 2023

Very clean and nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Oakbrook, IL

Perfect view!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time. The golf view is spectacular, and access to the beach is just perfect. I love chairs and umbrella setting on the beach.It is a quiet location for your friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Vacation Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Beach Castle is always a “look forward to vacation”! I grew up vacationing there with my family since 1974. Unit #4 was my family’s favorite! Of course it’s been updated since then! My husband and I had the best time! The comfort and convenience to everything and especially the gorgeous beach! Nothing compares! Thank you so much for another wonderful vacation week! We will most definitely be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

ron w.

What a view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unbelievable location and view. Quiet and close to amenities.Inside was dated and need a deep cleaning.Staff was super helpful.
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6/10 Okay

Juan C.

Beach Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rental experience was somehow ok, my room was ready early in the morning and was not aloud to check in early. Had to stay at my daughter complex. Not happy.
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10/10 Excellent

Ernest C.

Well Located on the GOM

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location and view from Unit #4 is awesome. We enjoy the views of the Gulf, proximity to the beach and keeping an eye on kids from the unit. The unit can use an update but it was generally clean and neat.

10/10 Excellent

Dan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We loved Beach Castle! We stayed in Unit 4 which has breathtaking views and amazing sunsets. The condo was very clean and well appointed. We spent some days lounging on the beach. One afternoon trip to Siesta Key, an evening trip to St. Armands Circle for shopping and dinner, and a very long bike ride to Anna Marie Island. Some evenings we relaxed in the heated pool and hot tub.. Longboat was never overcrowded and a perfect central location for us. Beach Castle is very nicely located with only a short walk to the Lazy Lobster and Tyler's Homemade Ice Cream. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
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8/10 Good

Bob D.

Love the Beach, Condo Not So Much

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time on LBK as usual and stayed at Beach Castle for maybe the last time. This is because there are options and the place has deteriorated over time due to lack of attention and maintenance.
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6/10 Okay

Ernest C.

Good Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As always, we enjoyed our stay at Beach Castle. There were some nice updates to unit #4 and we hope that there is more to come as the kitchen needs updating. Sean was excellent and deserves a lot of accolades. We appreciate that RVA took it upon themselves to clean up the beach of dead fish from the Red Tide. We are highly disappointed that the Town of Longboat Key or whoever is rsponsible dropped the ball on that subject.
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10/10 Excellent

Erica D.

Isle Be Back🌴😎💕

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: For my husband and I this was a perfect little spot. We stayed in an adorable unit with a lovely view of the beach and water. I am an artist so have come away with lots of inspiration to paint over the winter months. If you enjoy shelling there are plenty on the beach to pick and choose from. This property won’t disappoint, it is a peaceful, beautiful location. We did have one issue that eventually got rectified a bit unsettling at first, we could not lock our sliding doors. Even so the word that best describes Beach Castle is delightful — enjoy.
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6/10 Okay

Nancy W.

Amazing View But Inside Needs Improvement

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 4th year at Beach Castle Resort and our 3rd year staying in condo #4. The view and location are fantastic, but #4 is worn out and needs freshening up. Dishes were grimy and we had to wash everything before using them. For the past three years, the same 3 vinyl placemats have been provided for use on the tables that seat 4. The linens are old and the furniture is stained. The screens in the lanai need cleaning. The whole place needs a deep cleaning and painting. And the price continues to increase. We have made reservations for next year at a cleaner, better-maintained, and less expensive property further down the beach.
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8/10 Good

Rhonda H.

Longboat Key nostalgia

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've been enjoyed staying on Longboat Key every year for the past 35 years. Beach Castle has always been our "go to", however, it is in need of some TLC and a thorough cleaning.Interior of unit was okay but garbage disposal & toaster didn't work. No room in kitchen cabinets for groceries. Patio and floors had to be scrubbed as they were filthy. We had similar issues with another unit last year. It wouldn't take much to step up the game.Exterior really needs a good power washing and hallways need cleaning and decent lighting.Pool area was wonderful. Clean and nicely furnished. The location can't be beat but needs to be respected and well maintained to justify the prices that are being charged.
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10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Can't beat the view and the location. Very comfortable although linens and kitchenware showing age.
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10/10 Excellent

R Keith T.

Awesome Vacation in Longboat Key!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The folks from RVA were helpful, and understanding, and the condo was immaculate, and everything we could have hoped for! Would absolutely not hesitate to rent from RVA Resort Vacations in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Perfect Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: True Paradise.... Had everything we needed... Very clean and the pictures were completely accurate
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Okeana, OH

Beach Castle #4

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at Beach Castle #4 was wonderful! We really enjoyed our time, and the beach was absolutely beautiful!
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph O., SARASOTA, USA

Great trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The only thing that stunk was the couch. Really uncomfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Randy and Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach Location

Updated furnishings. Main bedroom and living room on guld side.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

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