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Seaside Escape – Beach Castle #24 by RVA

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Beach nearby
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Flat-screen TV, DVD player, stereo, offices
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Longboat Key, FL
  • Place, Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannons Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Coquina Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Seaside Escape – Beach Castle #24 by RVA

Beach Castle Resort #24 – Bayside Bliss on Longboat Key - A Romantic, Waterfront Retreat by RVA Resort Vacations



Escape to paradise at Beach Castle Resort #24, a bayside gem on the exclusive island of Longboat Key, Florida. Perfectly positioned between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom vacation condo delivers the best of both worlds—breathtaking bay views and private beach access just steps away.



Your Longboat Key Coastal Escape - Wake up to stunning views of the bay, sip your morning coffee on your private lanai, and feel the ocean breeze drift through this serene island hideaway. Unit #24 has been beautifully updated with new furnishings, a king-sized bed, and modern appliances to enhance your comfort. The bright, beach-inspired décor captures the essence of coastal living, creating a peaceful atmosphere for relaxation and romance.



Enjoy thoughtful touches including:
-Spacious open living area with full-size sleeper sofa
-Fully equipped kitchen with new appliances and dining space
-Smart TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, and keyless entry for effortless convenience
-Private lanai with panoramic bay views – perfect for sunsets or quiet reflection



Resort Amenities That Redefine Relaxation...

Guests of Beach Castle Resort enjoy exclusive resort-style amenities designed for relaxation and recreation:
-Private beach access with complimentary lounge chairs and umbrellas
-Heated community pool and hot tub surrounded by lush tropical landscaping
-Shared boat docks (first-come, 26’ boat limit) for water adventures
-Outdoor grills, on-site office, and complimentary laundry facilities
-Assigned parking and guest parking available


As an added bonus, guests of Unit #24 receive limited membership privileges at Cedars Tennis Resort, offering access to:
-Har-Tru tennis and pickleball courts (after 1 p.m., subject to availability)
-Community bicycles, fishing pier, fitness center, and a Jr. Olympic heated pool


Beach Castle Resort is a hidden treasure on Longboat Key—a quiet, 21-unit property known for its lush tropical grounds, charming Bahama-style architecture, and unbeatable location. Whether you’re kayaking on the bay, fishing from the dock, or watching the sunset over the Gulf, this is where vacation memories are made.



From romantic getaways to small family escapes, Unit #24 delivers all the ingredients for a perfect stay: tranquility, style, and proximity to the very best of Sarasota and Longboat Key.



View: Bay View



Bedding: 1 King Bed + Full-Size Sleeper Sofa



Occupancy: Up to 4 guests



Parking: On-SIte



Pets: Not permitted



Housekeeping: Self-service resort; a starter kit is provided at check-in



Experience the perfect blend of bayfront serenity, Gulf-coast adventure, and resort-style comfort at Beach Castle Resort #24. Whether you’re planning a romantic retreat or a relaxing family escape, this Longboat Key vacation rental invites you to unwind, explore, and reconnect with what matters most.



Reserve your stay today at Beach Castle Resort #24 – your waterfront paradise awaits!
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Longboat Key Beaches. Features include 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the condo.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine and lanai
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Longboat Key Beaches and 6 minutes by car from Coquina Beach
Seaside Escape – Beach Castle #24 by RVA offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Longboat Key condo is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • Property located in a resort

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

7538-172952

Seaside Escape – Beach Castle #24 by RVA Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Condo was clean, nicely decorated, comfy king bed and the property was charming and quiet.Appreciated the back deck and view of the bay.Also convenient to many restaurants and the beach.Also loved access to the club down the street.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Very clean and comfortable.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Would prefer ground floor but this property’s screen porch was very good. Would suggest a bit more comfortable furniture on the screen porch. Overall nice location on the key and very nice unit including the pool!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Great location, great view of the bay and short walk to the beach.

Would definitely stay there again !!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, nice back patio, happy about the check in call prior to arrival and it was easy to check in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dane S.

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

Perfect Retreat

It was just as advertised...great bay view and a very short walk to the gulf side!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse A.

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

Great place

Comfortable, clean and spacious. Thanks for a great lace to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas T.

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

Beach/bay getaway

This was the perfect location for a short trip to Long Boat Key. It was close to Harry’s Kitchens, one of our favorite restaurants and deli. The condo was very comfortable and met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Excellent

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doni M.

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

Resting, photography and beautiful sunrises and sunsets

Absolutely wonderful … I have a photograph I wanted to add.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shalini R.

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

Beautiful

Amazing sunrise and sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Perfect 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: My and I rented this condo for a week to celebrate our wedding anniversary... We had such a nice time and we would highly recommend staying here. There is plenty to do and see around the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina T.

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

Beach Castle

We love longboat key and there are so many wonderful places to stay. The beach castle was no different. Clean, beautiful bay view, and close to everything you could possibly want on longboat key.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

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

nice

enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H. O.

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

This is a well-maintained property with a tropical vibe.

The unit was tidy and clean equipped with all the necessary appliances and utensils needed whether for a long weekend or months-long visit. Property has both bay and beach access to beautiful white sand of the Gulf of Mexico.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Rest Relax

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: All good.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Christmas 2023

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: .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

The Longboat Experience

Cozy quarters Nicely decorated Very Quiet Beautiful view of the bay Fantastic pool along with access to pool accessories. Easy walk to ocean across the street. Plenty of chairs at beach area.. Amazing sunsets. Parking was great along with free access of laundry facilities. Manager was accessible and accommodating. Overall a lovely and relaxing stay along with great restaurants in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Tommy R.

1st time staying

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unit was very quiet and the bay view was nice. But overall cleanliness was lacking very dusty and had roaches and ants. Told property management and was told that the bug person was coming the day we checked out . We decided to give another RVA location a chance but have noticed the past two times staying with there managed property the bugs have been an issues as well as the cleanliness of the units .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

cathy l.

YaYa June 2023

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 Condo was clean and has a wonderful view of the bay from the back patio. Great location to restaurants. Across the street from the beautiful beach. Will definitely be back.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Keith B.

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

Longboat

Lousy service, dirty, no amenities on check-in. On site manager did not tend to needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ernest C.

An Unexpected Delight

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 rather last minute, as we were delayed in our return to the Philadelphia area due to weather. We chose Beach Castle, since we have rented there i each of the last three winters and love the area. Jeff Merkel is so professional and did a great job handling our needs and getting us checked in on a Sunday. Of course, Ted Palm, Beach Castle's property manager, is the best!
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen C.

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

Responsive to maintenance requests

Property manager changed outdoor lightbulb within minutes of being told about it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Howard N T.

Quick Break

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 2nd floor condo is a little older but was clean and fresh upon arrival. You do have steps to climb but it is just one floor up. Slight view of Bay Area which was pretty. Walk across the street to beach access which on Longboat Key is critical since they have such limited public access. Nice balcony- just too hot to use it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew R.

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

A Quiet Getaway

Our trip was a quick little vacation and Beach Castle was a nice and quiet getaway. We loved the private beach and the fact that there were plenty of beach chairs for our use but unfortunately, there were not enough umbrellas. We noticed someone in a past review mentioned mold in the condo but no one had mentioned smelling mold since that time. When we first got to the condo you were hit with a smell of mold at the front door but as you moved to the bedroom, the smell went away. We could only smell the mold in the front entrance and the living room/kitchen area. The longer you stayed in the unit, the less you could smell it. The unit is cleaned by Merry Maid’s but RVA should probably watch them closer, we noticed tags (from a garment purchased) from a previous guest under the bed. It would have been also nice to have more beach towels, we were given 2 beach towels but had 4 people in our party. We were also given no washcloths. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and would like to stay at Beach Castle again but in a different unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022