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Beach Castle Bliss – Gulf Views #2 by RVA

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A spacious living area with a dining table, white wicker chairs, a blue sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, a stainless steel sink, and a dishwasher.
A sign for Beach Castle with a white picket fence and greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a door leading to another room.
A living room with a blue sofa, white armchairs, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen area in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Longboat Key Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Longboat Key

Located in Longboat Key, this condo is on the beach. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cannons Marina - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Lido Beach - 18 min drive - 14.3 km
  • IMG Academy - 26 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 40 min drive - 30.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pesto Bistro & Wine Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pork Belly's Eatery And Catering Co. - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Castle Bliss – Gulf Views #2 by RVA have a pool?

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

Is Beach Castle Bliss – Gulf Views #2 by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach Castle Bliss – Gulf Views #2 by RVA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Castle Bliss – Gulf Views #2 by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Castle Bliss – Gulf Views #2 by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach Castle Bliss – Gulf Views #2 by RVA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Longboat Key Beaches and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Cannons Marina is 1.3 mi (2 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. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay at this condo. Clean and quiet. Right on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2026
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear you had a relaxing stay and enjoyed the clean, quiet condo and its beachfront location. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back again in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location right on the beach. Building is old but the apartment has been renovated, the rooms are cozy and clean, apart from a dead roach in one of the closets. You can seen the Gulf right from the screened patio, would have been even better if there wasn't a big palm tree behind the house. The beach itself is beautiful, not too crowded. Plentiful beach umbrellas and beach chairs provided which was a blessing. Definitely worth the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are thrilled you enjoyed the fantastic beachfront location, beautiful views of the Gulf, and the provided beach amenities. We sincerely apologize for the issue with the roach in the closet and will addressed this with our pest control team to ensure it does not happen again. We appreciate your notes regarding the palm tree view and look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Experience - Location, View and Accomodations!

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 property had everything we needed and exceeded our expectations. The unit was clean on arrival and the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals. The view from the living room and front bedroom is spectacular. The proximity to the beach and the availability of umbrellas and chairs was much appreciated. In all, a GREAT VALUE for our party of 4.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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: Always enjoy the time at beach castle on LBK. Awesome location and well maintained property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beach Castle #2 was exactly as described and we were very happy with the accommodation. It was fully equipped, had a screened deck with beautiful Gulf breezes and views. The rental process from start to finish was seamless. We really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beach Castle for Beth & Jason

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: Beautiful apartment on the beach. We had reserved it for our daughter's family and they were very pleased. They had an unforeseeable issue that was resolved quickly and satisfactorily, thank you Sean. And, the location was perfect. We would highly recommend this property.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review. We are glad that your daughter's family was pleased with the unit and had a wonderful stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfection!

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: Beach Castles Unit 2 was great. It was just as described, very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the screened balcony where we spent most of our time when we were not at the beach. Beautiful views of the Gulf and beach. We appreciated the laid back vibes of Longboat Key in general and of our Beach Castles rental. It was really a wonderful rental.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review, Anne, we appreciate it! We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful and relaxing stay. We would love to have you back in the near future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beach castle family week

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: Always a great time , we have stayed at beach castle 6-7 years .the bed broke in the kids room and they had to sleep on floor , maintenance came and bent leg back by hand and it broke again , the next day maintenance came back and changed bed frame.The rear slider won’t lock on one side , the guy to the right walked in on us and scared my daughter in law and scared her saying he came in wrong unit. That needs fixed. Moulin on bathroom floor tile, the couch had stains on cushions and there needed to be a nicer couch and chair and add a chair , there wasn’t enough places to set
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We will inform our team!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Unit1 review

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: See unit 9 review
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

First time back in 34 years!!

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 return to Beach Castle was very nostalgic. My parents used to bring me and my 5 sibling for 3 weeks in the summers - late 1970’s through 1989. The McCalls owned Beach Castle at the time. I was THRILLED to find the peace and care of property is equal to that time I was last here. My husband and I truly relaxed! We enjoyed the beach view tremendously. Unit 2 was perfectly equipped. Bed was very comfortable. And I was so happy I finally got to use the “twisty stairs” :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

RVA falls short of providing good management

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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: Rented Beach Castle through RVA on Longboat Key. The place / location was great (condo itself is awesome but the value provided by RVA is little to none). RVA overcharged for location given other rental prices in area. You would expect for $20K rental charge for a month that you would have a working grill on the property. The grill has not been updated in three years and is so dirty and in such disrepair it is unusable. Perhaps invest one night of my stay and buy a new grill for other guests. In addition they removed the picnic table and never replaced it. This was our third strait year of renting this property through RVA but we will most likely look for alternatives moving forward.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beach Castle

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: Wonderful Beach wonderful staff wonderful location. My rental unit could use some updating. I also found the cushion on the bed too much for me. Other than that everything was great. Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Most enjoyable
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Trip

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: Had a wonderful trip, enjoyed condo and view!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

tranquility

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 stay at Beach castle was excellent. the condo was well equipped and very roomy.beautiful view of the beach
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2020
Thank you for the comments and stars.
Verified review

8/10 Good

We love Beach Castle .... except for some small things

We’ve been coming to beach house or for about 10 years. Stayed a few of the units with beach view. This time we went stayed in unit 2. It is a beautiful unit with great decorations and a perfect view of the beach. The only negative (and it’s a big one) is the extremely firm mattress in the master bedroom. It was very uncomfortable and the bed frame creaked with every movement. Also the management only issues one parking pass per unit. You needed more for guests or visitors they offered an overflow lot over a half mile away. That was not acceptable since there were plenty of empty spots in the lot. The last problem was the red tide. While not the fault of the condo owner or the management, someone should have posted information about the beach conditions or warned about swimming.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2020
Thank you for the comments.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Best condo of the group. Awesome view of the beach

Condo was great and view of the beach was amazing. One note I would like to add is the stair case on the beach side is held up by zip ties which is definitely a concern but didn’t stop us from using them. Just wanted others to be aware.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2026
Thank you for the 5-star rating. We are delighted to know you had a great stay and truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
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