Beach Castle Resort #17 by RVA
Apartment in Longboat Key, FL
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment rental
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 #17 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 #17 Features: One-bedroom, one-bathroom unit located on the bay side centrally located with garden views from the privacy of your lanai, tile floors, flat screen TV's and wireless Internet. Decorated in light, bright furnishings with classic Florida charm Unit #17 has all the ingredients for a relaxing vacation in paradise!
View: Garden View
Bedding: 1 King, Full Sleeper Sofa
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, 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 you upon your arrival. Any essentials required after the initial provided, such as toilet paper, dish soap, etc. is the responsibility of the guest.
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 #17 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 #17 Features: One-bedroom, one-bathroom unit located on the bay side centrally located with garden views from the privacy of your lanai, tile floors, flat screen TV's and wireless Internet. Decorated in light, bright furnishings with classic Florida charm Unit #17 has all the ingredients for a relaxing vacation in paradise!
View: Garden View
Bedding: 1 King, Full Sleeper Sofa
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, 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 you upon your arrival. Any essentials required after the initial provided, such as toilet paper, dish soap, etc. is the responsibility of the guest.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Longboat Key, FL
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Reviews
10.0
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:
We stayed here for our first time on the island. It was wonderful! The rental was a perfect fit for our needs. It was clean and conveniently located between the bay and beach. It was especially helpful that the resort provided beach chairs and umbrellas. Also, the management personnel were very nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend this resort and rental unit to others.
10.0
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:
This unit is tastefully decorated with a beachy vibe. The unit is clean and nicely updated. We were very pleased with the accommodations and the amenities. Short walk to the beach. Short drive to Anna Maria Island and St. Armand’s Circle.
10.0
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:
What an enjoyable experience for our first time stay at this property. It was perfect for our short get away. Very private, quiet and accessible to everything the area has to offer. Would highly recommend.
10.0
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:
It was the best time! The place was clean, well stocked, the people were kind and helpful, and just an overall great experience.
10.0
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- short walk to pier on Bay for sunrise and sunset over Gulf across the road. Fully equipped kitchen, newly furnished and decorated. Screened porch looking out to garden with fountain - loved to enjoy morning coffee and evening cocktails there! The guest pass to Cedars Tennis Club with a lap pool was definitely a perk. We will definitely return!!!!
10.0
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:
Excellent
10.0
Enjoyed the beach and bay access
8.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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 enjoyed our short stay at this rental unit at Beach Castle resort. While the resort is older, the unit was updated nicely and we found it very comfortable. The beach chairs and umbrellas available at the beach across the street was a pleasure surprise.
10.0
A great clean condo with perfect location.
10.0
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 truth is I thought I had rented a cottage, because those were the photos on the website. And I thought it was a tourist trap, because although it is well maintained outside, they are old buildings. However, once the door of the condominium is opened, rest assured to see it! very well decorated with furniture and coastal decorations, the room is very spacious and illuminated, but the mattress is hard and when we tried it we thought we were not going to sleep, because at home we have a semi-hard mattress, but we slept soundly🙂The kitchen was well equipped with all the necessary appliances, up to 2 types of coffee makers, a traditional one and a Keurig, and a bonus a wine refrigerator; That is to say, no detail was omitted. The only thing that was not so good was that the heating did not work. and A local toad welcomed us in the toilet. We enjoyed our stay.
10.0
Location has easy access to the beach and a dock for fishing the pool was heated and the hot tub had jets
10.0
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 experience
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Even though the condo was nicely updated, we had dead bugs (not bed bugs) in our bed. When we called, they said we would need to stay there as there was noone available to re-clean the unit, and that it was not a hotel where they could move us. They did end up moving us to another unit for the night, re-cleaning the condo and sending pesk control the next day. But management initial reaction was not acceptable and left a negative feeling about this place.
8.0
We love Beach Castle have been visiting for over 35 years. Pool and beach are great. Quiet area. Great seafood in the area. As far as unit we stayed in kitchen cookware could have been updated. Quality of bed linens were lacking.
10.0
Awesome
10.0
Excelente for vacation
10.0
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:
Love this place have rented on 3 out of 5 stays. Love the fountain and foliage behind the lanai.
10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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 unit was beautiful, spacious & clean!
10.0
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 Beach Castle unit was roomy, up-to-date and clean. Very quiet and peaceful area. The easy access to the beach, with chairs, lounges and umbrellas provided made it easy to enjoy the sunshine each day. The grounds were very well maintained. Parking was a little tight, but having an assigned spot was great. Sean was very responsive to our questions. We'll be back.
10.0
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:
Definitely would stay in this unit again. Very comfortable, clean and convenient. Beach was wonderful and loved not having to worry there would be enough beach chairs or umbrellas. Staff very pleasant.
8.0
The condo was just ok,and just OK for the cost could have been better stocked. .. wine glasses, salt pepper,just small things that would help a cook. Parking spot, not good. All in all for price could have been better for price, that's why rate was 4.
6.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very 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:
Property is near a great quiet beach. Could use real curtains that block the sun. We covered bedroom windows with extra sheets and blankets. Bed was ok but needs new mattress. Shower could use a good Clorox srubdown. Overall it was a good place but needs some extra maintenance.
8.0
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:
The mattress did not offer enough support. Disappointed that the floor was dirty, hair and nail clippings! Manager was very responsive and immediately sent cleaning crew. Pool was big, clean and our children enjoyed swimming.Location was 100 yards from strip mall with three restaurants. We would stay again but try a different unit; hoping for a better quality bed?
10.0
The property at Longboat Key was a perfect weekend get-a-way. Great location, very clean, quiet place on the Key.
10.0
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:
I recommended, beautiful house
10.0
The stay was excellent and the location fantastic.
10.0
I was here on a solo trip and did not use all the amenities, but it was nice to experience the space this way in order to gauge whether or not I would like to share the space with my partner.
Although, the floor is completely covered in what felt like a luxury vinyl— pets are not allowed.
That would be the only reason I wouldn’t visit again because we have to travel with our chihuhua! :)
Otherwise, the place is awesome and the lady that checked me out the day I left was so sweet. Makes all the difference when you are traveling tired.
Thank you so much!
10.0
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:
No issues to report other than the bedroom windows (downstairs unit) had no privacy shades or coverings, odd.
10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
We met daughter-in-law and her family at Beach Castle. They rented the house and we were in #17. They handled all the meals so we had the best of both worlds. All the good food and none of the clean up. We are all return customers and love the location. Beach or Bay have their own charm and we enjoy them both.
10.0
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:
Property is located in an excellent location, the unit in particular was recently renovated, very clean and ver well maintained. Highly recommend.
8.0
Nice stay on Longboat Key
Very clean unit with all amenities one would ever want!
10.0
Longboat Key get-a-way
The beach castle resort was perfect for our 5 day stay. It was quiet and a very short walk to the beach. The water was amazing! The unit was clean and decorated so cute! Thanks for a great stay.
8.0
Nice getaway
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 cozy place to stay. Walls are thin, so upstairs neighbors were noisy at times. Condo was well appointed and comfortable.
10.0
Highly recommended
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 place, great location
10.0
Beach Paradise
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:
We were definitely pleased with our accommodations, thank you for the use of your paradise.
10.0
Steps from the beach
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:
Nicely appointed updated rooms with a quiet screened area out in the back to sit away from foot traffic. The description of the rooms is not very helpful as it states "sleeps up to 4" but doesn't give the size of the bed. The bed is large, at least a queen, maybe king, but it was unclear if the couch is a pull out or not if there were more than 2 guests. Either way, we had a great time - Harry's and the Blue Dolphin for breakfast are so close. A short drive to other restaurants and sights, and a stone throw from the beautiful beach. With the cleaning in the end more expensive than a hotel for a short stay, but the location is hard to beat.
10.0
Beach Castle #17
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:
Excellent experience.
10.0
Beach Castle LBK
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:
We stayed at this property for 4 nights and have nothing negative to say. The unit had recently been updated and everything was top notch. It was easy to access the Gulf beach and also the beautiful Bay sunrise.
The staff from RVA was very helpful with the rental process and checkout was very efficient. I would recommend RVA for their great service .
The staff from RVA was very helpful with the rental process and checkout was very efficient. I would recommend RVA for their great service .
10.0
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:
We stayed at this property for 4 nights and have nothing negative to say. The unit had recently been updated and everything was top notch. It was easy to access the Gulf beach and also the beautiful Bay sunrise. The staff from RVA was very helpful with the rental process and checkout was very efficient. I would recommend RVA for their great service .
10.0
Quiet & quaint w/ water
Nice clean place as advertised. Deck/back bay access and Oceanside. Nice pool area, and beach.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Longboat Key?
The average price for a rental in Longboat Key is $506 per night. This rental is $134 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beach Castle Resort #17 by RVA. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beach Castle Resort #17 by RVA. Enjoy the water!
Is Beach Castle Resort #17 by RVA pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beach Castle Resort #17 by RVA?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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