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Beach Castle Resort by RVA

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Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Front of property - evening/night
Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beachfront | Terrace/patio
Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beachfront | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Dock

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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5310 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL, 34228
  • Place, Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannons Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beachfront | Balcony view

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beachfront

  • 1115 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Poolside | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Poolside

  • 1119 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Condo, 1 Bedroom, Poolside | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Condo, 1 Bedroom, Poolside

  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Condo, 2 Bedroom, Beachside | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Condo, 2 Bedroom, Beachside

  • 1119 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Longboat Key

Located in Longboat Key, Beach Castle Resort by RVA is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach. .This beach vacation home is 7.4 mi (12 km) from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Lido Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cannons Marina - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 11 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Lido Beach - 12 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pork Belly's Eatery And Catering Co. - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shore Longboat Key - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Longboat Key Club (The Tavern & Whisky Bar) - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beach Castle Resort by RVA

Beachfront, with outdoor pool
Beach Castle Resort by RVA offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and microwaves.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This vacation home also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private sandy beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 floors
  • 21 units
  • 4 buildings
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving after hours must contact the property in advance to arrange for check-in; upon arrival, these guests must enter through the pool gate to get to the office where a key packet will be waiting in the Late Arrivals box.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Beach Castle
Beach Castle Longboat Key
Beach Castle Resort
Beach Castle Resort Longboat Key
Castle Beach
Castle Beach Resort
Beach Castle Hotel Longboat Key
Beach Castle Resort RVA Longboat Key
Beach Castle Resort RVA
Beach Castle RVA Longboat Key
Beach Castle RVA
Beach By Rva Longboat Key
Beach Castle Resort by RVA Longboat Key
Beach Castle Resort by RVA Private vacation home
Beach Castle Resort by RVA Private vacation home Longboat Key

Beach Castle Resort by RVA Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 215 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nicely decorated condo with one bedroom and a sleeper sofa located across the street from the Gulf with free parking. Full kitchen was a nice touch. Definitely would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that the property was both on the bay and the gulf, and close to restaurants and shops!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at Beach Castle several times and was always happy with the stay overall. BUT, this time we paid for a beachfront room and were given a beachside room. There is a HUGE difference and I am very disappointed. No view of the beach unless you go outside on the patio and turn to the side. The beachfront rooms have direct access and a direct beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen, Hilton Head Island

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is easy and quick access to the beautiful beach on the gulf with chairs for guest use. There is also a nice fishing pier on the bay. Beautiful scenery, fully equipped condo, laundry facility and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth M., Cincinnati, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Very clean, well furnished and great location. Would have appreciated a kitchen sponge, a roll of paper towels and more outlets (w/ power strips) to plug in all my technology. Disappointed I never received a response back on two texts I sent via VRBO app. to owner/property manager, as I prepared for my trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

We really enjoyed the location. It was easy to walk to beach and some shops and restaurants. The pool and hot tub were nice great temperature. Our unit had everything we needed and we loved the screen porch. We will definitely return in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Sandy, Miami

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Completamente diferente a lo que decía en la publicidad del lugar, tenia un olor extraño el apartamento, pague por un deluxe con vista al mar y me entregaron uno sin ninguna vista, tiene un ruido muy fuerte la unidad de aire acondicionado,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Myra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Overall, nice place to stay.

Overall the stay was good. Our apartment was clean.Nice beach access. Front desk hours limited. Hot tub was colder that the pool all week. We said something about it the first day and everyday after that, they said it would be fixed the next day, but it never was.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

abdel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Len, Naples FL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the unit that we were in - we had millions of little sugar ants, the one arm-chair on the right was so bad it almost caved in when you sat in it, the front door had no complete lock so we were sitting watching tv with the door double locked, and a maintenance man came in with his key, the sink area light was very mysterious - without any instructions we found out if you turn it on once it is very dim, turn it off and turn it on again it gets brighter? .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

It was beyond my expectations, absolutely fabulous

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

June

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Beach Castle

This unit had a beautiful location on the by with steps down. It a had a perfect spot to launch a kayak.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Amalia D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Worst place ever

The apartment was dirty, bathroom was disgusting and not even talk about the kitchen. We found a dead animal on the chair. The carpet was dirty as well and with animal hair. The location was not what they had advertised. We didn't stay the whole time we check out before even though we didnt get our money back we had to rent somewhere else. Waste of money and time.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Retreat

Much needed short stay vacation on beautiful LBK. Beach Castle is located on N end of island with great restaurants nearby, I chose to go with take out. Having chairs available on the beach was key - no lugging. Kitchen had the basics though I didn’t need much. My only recommendation is that owner of the unit needs to invest in high speed internet with adequate bandwidth. Office manager was helpful and thankfully I didn’t need to check in with work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hands Down Best Getaway. Excellent Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect Getaway

Excellent Spot. Great Location. Súper Comfortable for big family. Enjoy every part of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Luis alberto

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not properly maintained Very basic kitchen utensils Very bad windows
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

jeff d., New Albany ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the condo steps from the beach.

Would add a variety of pillows for a choice in soft hard flat puffy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful and quiet. We went from Dec. 10 to 18. No crowds to hassle.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019