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Beach Castle Resort by RVA

3.0 star property
Beach vacation home with a private beach and an outdoor pool

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Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beachfront | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Bicycling
Dock
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Located close to Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach, Beach Castle Resort by RVA provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. This vacation home is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and fishing. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Room options

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Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beachfront | Balcony view

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 104 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 104 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 75 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 104 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
5310 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL, 34228

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Coquina Beach - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Cortez Beach - 10 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Lido Beach - 14 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • IMG Academy - 26 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Longboat Key Club (The Tavern & Whisky Bar) - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shore Longboat Key - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Portofino - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - ‬5 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

Beach vacation home with a private beach and an outdoor pool
Guests at this beach vacation home will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. All 21 individually decorated homes feature free WiFi and DVD players. Guests will find kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. Housekeeping is not available.
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.

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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 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
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.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 9 2022 to October 22 2025 (dates subject to change).

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Castle Resort by RVA have a pool?

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

Is Beach Castle Resort by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach Castle Resort by RVA?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Beach Castle Resort by RVA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Coquina Beach, Cortez Beach, and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Lido Beach and Sarasota Classic Car Museum are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Beach Castle Resort by RVA Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sandy, Miami

Disliked: Amenities, communication
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

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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

6/10 Okay

Len, Naples FL

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
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

June

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

ALEXANDRE

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Ja é a segunda vez que nos hospedamos e amei mais uma vez!! Super Índico e voltarei sempre
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Me encantó, nos hospedamos en el 26, bien tranquilo y muy privado! También estaba limpio y con todo lo necesario! Hubiese sido perfecto si hubiesen lavadora en el apartamento, pero por lo demás encantada, lo recomiendo 💯
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Amalia D.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

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, room comfort

Perfeito

Incrível
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

Luis alberto

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We couldn't turn off the ceiling fan in the living room. Other than that, everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Zachary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a great experience

My first issue was the bait and switch. I picked a “beachside room with a view” and got a basement type room. Had to go out on the porch and stand on my tip toes to see the beach. I raised an issue and the on-site manager wouldn’t move me to the actual beach property because i was only booked for 3 days and the 3!!!!!! rooms that were available...that’s right...3 rooms were available and they wouldn’t move us. Second problem: kitchen hadn’t been cleaned. We checked in at 3:30. 30 minutes early I guess? But the fine print says check in is 4-5pm? 1 hour check in window? Oh...and my family found 6 dead roaches. Third and biggest problem. Bed bugs. That’s right...bed bugs!!!! The on-site for that experience was worse. Initial she didn’t seem like she wanted to deal with us. Reluctantly gave us a room with zero view and then told us we could move to the other room, but to leave all our stuff in the first room until the bug guy could come...and he wouldn’t be there until the next day! Luckily he came by like 2 hours later...screwed up our day plans...the actual RVA manager had come in by then and offered a better room with the view, but by this time my parents had settled in and didn’t wanna move for a 3rd time. The main RVA manager was nicer and made an effort, but the whole experience wasn’t great for a 3 day weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Olga, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful island! Friendly and responsible staff, well equipped units, clean pool and hot tube, lounge chairs on the private beach. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem in the beach

Excellent hotel for a family trip and long stay. Full equipped at the kitchen and beds, whatever you need you will have it at the kitchen drawers. Nice beach at the hotel. Close to Siesta key beach, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for our visit

Proximity to the beach was perfect. The beach chairs and umbrellas were so convenient. The unit had been nicely renovated. Beds were great. Wished were were on 2nd level for a better view of water but loved the beach access! Pool was a bit removed from the beach so we did not use it. Longboat key is beautiful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

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