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Gulf Getaway – Beach Castle #12 by RVA

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An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a tennis court, and a swimming pool.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble countertop, a coffee maker, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.
An aerial view of a residential area with a tennis court, swimming pool, and multiple driveways.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sparkling clean pool
    Guests appreciate the clean and well-maintained pool for a relaxing swim.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Longboat Key Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Longboat Key, FL
  • Place, Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannons Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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  • Pool
  • Hot tub
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About the area

Longboat Key

Located in Longboat Key, this condo is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
Map
Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cannons Marina - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lido Beach - 18 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 41 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Tampa Bay - 51 min drive - 49.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Nonna's Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cortez Clam Factory - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Getaway – Beach Castle #12 by RVA have a pool?

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

Is Gulf Getaway – Beach Castle #12 by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulf Getaway – Beach Castle #12 by RVA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Getaway – Beach Castle #12 by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Getaway – Beach Castle #12 by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Getaway – Beach Castle #12 by RVA located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing resort and housing. Will be back and enjoying all that Beach Castle has to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the resort and accommodations at Beach Castle. We truly appreciate you staying with us and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the condo and area. Well equipped and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Thanks so much for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a relaxing stay and found the condo well-equipped for your needs. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to have you back the next time you’re visiting the area!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice unit. Comfortable, clean, well equipped. Great location.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are happy to hear that you found the unit comfortable, clean, and well equipped, and that you enjoyed the great location. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back again soon. RVA Resort Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Clean, Great Layout and Location

Loved this condo! A/C is EXCELLENT. Super clean, great layout, wonderful location, will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay. Beautifully decorated! Beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach tables provided and just a short walk to the beach. Quick response time from the rental company when we had questions. Shopping and restaurants are just a short drive away. Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nicely updated, great location

This property was updated and clean inside. The location was great. It was a very short walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Hope to see you soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Castle

Good location on Longboat, terrific beach with easy access, nice pool. Condo had plenty of space and everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2021
Thank you for the comments and stars.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kentucky Wildcat Resident

Super convenient, great location, very clean and updated.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2025
Thank you for the comments and stars.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place. Close walk to the beach. Nice pool area. Provided pool and beach accessories.

We will be back! Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute Beach 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: We loved our stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2022
Thank you for the comments.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely!

This was exactly as pictured and perfect for what we needed! So clean and furnished well. I would highly recommend and would stay again! Thank you to the owners for providing such a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2022
Thank you for the kind words. Come again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at the Beach Castle. The condo was very clean. The pool and fishing dock were a great addition to being able to walk to the beach, restaurants and most importantly, ice cream. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025
Thank you for the feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Location was great, amenities were great. The unit had everything we needed and was modernly decorated. Staff was super helpful. Easy check in and out. Would stay again! We enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2023
Thank you, Jocelyn! We would love to have you back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this condo! It was perfect in every way and had everything we could possibly need. The unit was exceptionally clean, peaceful, and surrounded by beautiful landscaping. Having access to both the bay and the Gulf just steps away was amazing. Our favorite highlights were the private, screened-in balcony and the beach chair and umbrella service — such a wonderful touch that made our stay even more relaxing. The host was also fantastic and responded immediately when we were briefly locked out, which we really appreciated. This was an incredible getaway, and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear how much you loved your stay. It means a lot to know that you found the condo exceptionally clean, peaceful, and well-equipped. We’re so glad you were able to enjoy the beautiful landscaping, the easy access to both the bay and the Gulf, and especially the screened-in balcony — it really is such a special spot to relax. We’re also happy the beach chair and umbrella service helped make your time even more carefree and enjoyable. Thank you as well for your kind words about the quick response when you were briefly locked out — we’re always here to help and want every stay to feel seamless. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would be honored to welcome you back for another incredible getaway anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Adorable

The responsive of the host was amazing! They answered questions about the property in a timely manner and were very helpful when we asked about possibly checking in early. This property was extremely clean as were the pool and hot tub area. Would highly recommend staying here, we will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025
Thank you for the comments and stars. We would love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and it was very clean and well appointed. We were a bit surprised that there no salt, pepper, sugar etc. we needed to use the sofa bed the last evening but couldn’t because there were no extra blankets. Overall the place and pool were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This condo was EXACTLY as represented in the photos. All modernized, very well stocked with all you need to cook. We didn’t want to leave! It sort of became home. We will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Broide 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: Excellent
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2022
Thank you for the comments.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved our time 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: We loved our stay at Beach Castle Resort. The complex extends from the bay to the beach. Our unit (#12) had everything we needed and was clean and comfortable. The pool/hot tub area was fantastic.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2022
Thank you for the comments.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beach Castle #12

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: Need more Plates and silverware. Had to wash dishes more than needed. Bed very noisy, squeeky. Love the property and location and beach.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2022
Thank you for the comments.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Just what we needed!

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 able to gather at Beach Castle Resort with my entire family, it was ideal for us to each have our own condo - our family of 4 enjoyed #12 very much. The new kitchen is beautiful and the condo was well stocked. We loved this quieter stretch of the island and enjoyed ice cream next door from Tyler's more than once :)
Archival

6/10 Okay

A bit overpriced for what you get

The property was adequate. Seemed a bit overpriced for the size and condition of the unit, compared to other units in the area. Couch needed replacement as the cushions seemed like they had not fill in them. We were able to rent for next year at the same price at a nearby unit which is larger and on the beach.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great few days at LBK

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was 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: I’m always pleasantly surprised when I first walk in a Beach Castle 2 bedroom with how spacious the condo is. We haven’t stayed there in awhile, but hope to be back soon. Our unit was #12, upstairs right by the pool. The only negative was the trash can in the kitchen cabinet had not been emptied from the prior guests. Also, a suggestion is to add a grill by the pool as it’s a bit of a walk to grill on the bay or the grill beach-side.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Small getaway

Wonderful location and condo on Longboat Key. Our condo was next to the pool and a short walk to bayside pier and short walk to beach. The condo has beach towels, cooler, beach toys. Beach Castle resort also provided umbrellas and chairs beach side. The condo also provided membership to Cedar Tennis Club where we were able to use bicycles for hours at no charge or large Olympic size pool if you wanted. If she has stayed longer I would have use more of the amenities provided. This area of FL was recommended by a friend who lives in area and knew we wanted a quiet area! Private beaches and low key vibes. If you love more action head a few mile up shore. Overall, I would return to this location in this area of Longboat Ley!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review of your recent stay with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience and are delighted to know that you enjoyed our accommodations, amenities, and the overall atmosphere of our establishment. Providing a comfortable and enjoyable environment for our guests is our top priority, and your feedback affirms that we're on the right track. We would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This one’s a WINNER!

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 property description accurate regarding the location, layout, amenities. Spotless clean and everything was well maintained. Sean at the front office provided an effortless check-in. There were no issues so we did not have to contact anyone. The private beach was heaven, the fishing dock was great to have, we played pickleball every day, and lastly we swam in the clean and quiet pool every afternoon. You are close to the action and restaurants. We highly recommend this property! What activities, attractions and restaurants did you enjoy?
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of your recent stay with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience and are delighted to know that you enjoyed our accommodations, amenities, and the overall atmosphere of our establishment. Providing a comfortable and enjoyable environment for our guests is our top priority, and your feedback affirms that we're on the right track. We would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
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