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Sun, Sand & Serenity – Beach Castle #17

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Living room
Lanai
Living room
Living room
Lanai

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sun, Sand & Serenity – Beach Castle #17

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.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3244176
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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

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 Longboat Key Beaches and Bradenton Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
Map
Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cannons Marina - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lido Beach - 24 min drive - 14.6 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 26 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 53 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pork Belly's Eatery And Catering Co. - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bonefish Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sun, Sand & Serenity – Beach Castle #17 have a pool?

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

Is Sun, Sand & Serenity – Beach Castle #17 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sun, Sand & Serenity – Beach Castle #17?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sun, Sand & Serenity – Beach Castle #17?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sun, Sand & Serenity – Beach Castle #17?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sun, Sand & Serenity – Beach Castle #17 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

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
It was just fine for our time in Longboat Key
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear the property worked well for your time in Longboat Key. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back again in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Calm and relaxed

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 wonderful! We love Beach Castle and everyone is so accommodating. It is so beautiful and peaceful. Will come back again and again. The pool the beach the hot tub. Great restaurants near by or a short drive. Kors Bakery is a must visit in Sarasota. Love love this place
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Greenock, NA

Longboat Key

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved our time here - property was ideal and beautifully appointed and area was quiet and peaceful. Beach two minutes away - sunsets beautiful. Would have been nice to be able to walk to a restaurant, but plenty within a short drive. Highly recommended for a chill stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location

Place is very welcoming

We LOVE this place
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thank you for the comments and stars - we LOVE our guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excelente for vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This unit is perfectly located across the street from direct access to the beach. There are loungers, chairs, tables and beach umbrellas as you enter the beach area. It is so nice to not worry about having to lug around that stuff. There’s an outdoor shower to wash off the sand before you head back to the unit. While we didn’t use the tennis club you get access to, we did drive by and it looks great. When we stay longer we’ll definitely use it. The unit has everything you can need. I do wish they had an air freshener, we went out and bought one and after that, everything was great. There are plenty of towels, beach towels and kitchen equipment. Do keep in mind that the Keurig in the photos is no longer there, and you’ll need to provide your own coffee machine filters for the regular coffee maker. The freezer has an ice maker, which came in handy. The AC stayed cool the entire time, it does make a funny noise every once in a while, but it never kept us from sleeping well. Communication with Tate was great, he is very responsive. And made sure we had everything we needed. Even let us know that the unit was ready 3 hours before our check in time. And that was very nice of him! The are has a ton of restaurants, some within walking distance, but most you will need to drive to. Armand Square is super nice, lots of stores, cafes and restaurants. On Sundays, parking there is FREE!!! Every other day, it’s 1.50 an hour. We would definitely stay with RVA again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2026
Thank you for your detailed review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the excellent location with easy beach access and appreciated the convenience of the provided beach loungers, chairs, umbrellas, and outdoor shower. It is also great to know you found the unit well equipped for your stay and that communication was responsive and helpful. We appreciate your feedback regarding the air freshener, coffee setup details, and your notes on the AC. We are glad you enjoyed the nearby restaurants and St. Armands Circle, and we truly appreciate you choosing RVA. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bennett B.

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

Weekend fishing trip

Enjoyed the beach and bay access
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2024
Thank you for your 5-star review. We would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Great condo

A great clean condo with perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
Thank you for your 5-star review! We would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

David H.

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

Nice stay on Longboat Key

Very clean unit with all amenities one would ever want!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Jill K.

Wedding event

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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: Comfortable peaceful
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Amazing Place and Area

The property was as stated on VRBO, clean, up to date, and near everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Looking forward to your next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Addison B.

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

Fun and relaxing and comfortable

Location has easy access to the beach and a dock for fishing the pool was heated and the hot tub had jets
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2024
Thank you for taking the time and leaving us a review. We are thrilled you had a wonderful stay with us. We would love to have the pleasure of having you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Fall

The stay was excellent and the location fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn N.

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

Longboat Key

The property at Longboat Key was a perfect weekend get-a-way. Great location, very clean, quiet place on the Key.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Courtney W.

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

4th of July Getaway

The inside of the property was really nice and had everything we needed to cook. It was a short walk to the beach (across the road). The grocery driver had an hard time finding us. Consider lighting the property sign at night. Overall, we had a great time! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela a.

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

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

tropical getaway

The place was spacious and clean. I liked the tropical feel vibe with all the greenery. Crossing the road wasn't a problem and the beach was a few steps from there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2020
Thank you for the comments and stars.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vivian P.

Beautiful house

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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2022
Thank you for the comments. You were a 5-star guest.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom I.

Birthday getaway

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time and leaving us a 5-star review!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carl G.

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2022
Thank you for the comments.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Missy Y.

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 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.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
Thank you for your 5-star review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

OSWIN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kathy S.

Wonderful time

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: Spring break with our teenage granddaughter. We all love this place so much. Have been coming here for years and look forward to it each time. Love the pool and the hot tub. The condo was very nice and the patio was great to just sit and relax. Can walk or ride bikes to so many things. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a place to stay in Longboat Key.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Anniversary celebration

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2023
Thank you for taking the time and providing your feedback. We are thrilled you had a lovely beach vacation and stay with RVA. We will advise our team regarding your concerns and we would love to have you back in the near future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

Very Relaxing Vacation!

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2023
Thank you so much for your review, Lynne. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful stay and would love to have you back in the near future.

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