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Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA

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A covered outdoor seating area with a ceiling fan, a table, and chairs.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a hot tub.
A two-story yellow building with a balcony, a staircase, and a palm tree in the foreground.
A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a glass dining table, and a beach-themed decor.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

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

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About the area

Longboat Key

This hotel places you steps from Longboat Key Beaches and within a 20-minute stroll of Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym and Hot tub. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, barbecues and a lift. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Longboat Key hotel include Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach.

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.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Nonna's Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cortez Clam Factory - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA

Beach Castle Resort #9 | Gulf-Side Vacation Rental on Longboat Key



Experience the beauty of Florida's Gulf Coast at Beach Castle Resort #9, a welcoming two-bedroom vacation rental on Longboat Key just steps from the white-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Located on the Gulf side of the resort, this first-floor condo offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and resort amenities for an unforgettable Longboat Key beach vacation.



Designed with relaxed coastal style, Unit #9 features a fully equipped, updated kitchen, spacious living and dining areas, complimentary Wi-Fi, cable TV, and a private lanai with partial Gulf views. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee or unwinding after a day at the beach, the peaceful setting provides the perfect place to relax. The condo comfortably accommodates up to six guests with a king bed in the primary bedroom and two queen beds in the guest bedroom.



One of the few beach-to-bay resorts on Longboat Key, Beach Castle Resort offers guests private beach access, a heated community pool, hot tub, complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas, barbecue grills, complimentary laundry facilities, and shared boat docks (available by reservation). Spend your days shelling, swimming, kayaking, fishing, or watching spectacular Gulf Coast sunsets from one of Florida's most beautiful beaches.



Guests of Beach Castle Resort #9 also have the option of temporary membership privileges at Cedars Tennis Resort, including Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball courts (after 1 p.m. and subject to availability), a Junior Olympic heated pool, fitness center, and community bicycles.



Conveniently located near St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, waterfront restaurants, boutique shopping, golf courses, and local attractions, Beach Castle Resort #9 is the ideal destination for families, couples, and friends looking for a relaxing Longboat Key vacation rental.



Property Highlights:

• First-floor Gulf-side two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo

• Partial Gulf of Mexico views from the private lanai

• Sleeps up to 6 guests

• King bed and two queen beds

• Updated full-size kitchen

• Complimentary Wi-Fi and cable TV

• Heated community pool and hot tub

• Private beach access with complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas

• Shared boat docks (reservation required)

• Complimentary laundry facilities

• Optional Cedars Tennis Resort privileges

• Assigned parking

• Smoke-free and pet-free property



Enjoy the perfect blend of island charm, resort amenities, and easy beach access at Beach Castle Resort #9, one of the most inviting Longboat Key vacation rentals on Florida's Gulf Coast.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Communal pool
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

7538-172960

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA?

Yep, Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA is on Longboat Key Beaches. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Does Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA have a pool?

Take your pick from a heated pool, a pool and a communal pool.

What makes Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private balconies help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA.

Is there a private hot tub at Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA?

No, Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA?

No, pets are not allowed.

Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property right on the beach. Exactly as described! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was very clean, comfortable, and stocked with everything we needed. The decor was lovely too. Loved that beach chairs, towels and umbrellas were included.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accommodations for our group of 6. The proximity to the beach was perfect! We loved having chairs and umbrellas for our use everyday at the beach. There was also boogie boards and other sand rosy to use as well! Also, pool towels were included! Laundry was inside the condo! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Perfect place for a relaxing beach vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely location

Clean, friendly, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great beach access

This property had great beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

We’ve stayed at the condo once before and loved it. Glad we came back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Longboat Vacay

Great spot for a quick getaway, steps to the beach and close to attractions near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

Everything about this place was amazing. I would absolutely stay there again and again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location and Good Amenities

Property has everything. Walk to beach, pool , hot tub, grill, on site management, easy parking. Condo was clean and perfect for our needs. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very nice location

We will consider returning again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

family trip

We appreciated the well-equipped kitchen and the apartment layout.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful condo and location!

Really beautiful, updated modern condo with all of the amenities, located just a short 30 second walk down a path to the beach. We would definitely stay here again! Also walking distance to a few restaurants and shops. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

After Tax Season Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: We had a lovely time. The condo, weather and beach were all perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great 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: Very clean, easy walk to the beach. Perfect for a family vacation. Great location. 10 minute drive from Bradenton and/or St. Armands.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

needs a little work, manager good in office

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Condo needed a new dishwasher and toaster. the shower curtain liner had mold all along the bottom. Dishes and silverware not put away clean.You could hear the guests upstairs using the bathroom in the middle of the night.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property (Unit 9) was a fantastic location. Upon arrival the unit was not at all clean. All kitchen drawers, silverware drawer, cabinets had food crumbs them and cabinets sticky. Bathroom vanities had not been cleaned except the tops. Drawers in cabinet dirty. The dishwasher and dryer were broken. The filter in A/C unit filthy and the lanai filthy. Within 24 hours the unit had been cleaned again, filter replaced and the dishwasher and washer repaired. That is the good part and Sean in the office was very helpful facilitating the repairs but none of this should have been necessary. It is difficult to keep the lanai clean due to the location with wind/dust hitting it directly but it had not been cleaned at all prior to our arrival. The fake plants were loaded with dirt and dust and should be tossed. The beds were very comfortable but only had one bottom sheet which was on the bed. Sean once again helped getting another sheet. This unit needs a huge professional cleaning. We had friends staying at Beach Castle Resort also and their unit was clean and everything working well. The membership at Cedars East was wonderful, the beach at Beach Castle great, and lots of umbrellas and chairs provided which was so nice. If the unit had been clean with everything working this report would be all good. I would not recommend this particular unit but would recommend Beach Castle Resort .
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Long weekend vacations

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: This was our first time visiting Longboat, hopefully more to come. We love the location and the apartment we stayed was well equipped with kitchen utensils, appliances and bed were decent.The only concern we had, BTW the staff solved it in a blink of and eye, was the AC duct dirty and my daughter had a very bad rash since she is allergic. As I said the staff solve the issue and we enjoyed the rest of our stay and will definitely back soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Unit 9 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: Our second year her was a great family vacation. We rented units 1,2, and 9. The Change in bedding configuration from when we reserved to what we found when we arrived in unit 1 was challenging. Changes from 2 twins to a king was not noted in the web description. Also, we almost got cited by the for alcohol on the beach. LBK alcohol beach policy should be noted in the checkin packet.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

No gulf view

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our rental went well. However, there was no sofa bed, as listed. The furniture was not very comfortable for older folks as it was very deep seated and you needed all the pillows to support you.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Condo

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: We stayed at the Beach Castle Resort Condo. It was steps to the beach which was great. They offered beach chairs, umbrellas and lounges if needed. They had a heated pool and hot tub across the street by their office.The condo itself was clean and exactly as posted. I would stay there again!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Underwhelming

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The apartment was very dark and had not been cleaned well.The ceiling fan blades were thick with dust. Behind and the furniture was very dirty also. There was sand in one of the baths.The apartment is well equipped but we would not return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beach Castle #9 Long Boat Key

Rating Details: 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: Perfect stay
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great 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: New furniture in the living room and lanai made the property better than described. It was clean and well-maintained, plus the ramp all the way to the front door was so easy to use. We enjoyed the beach and the pool most every day and went to the nearby Blue Dolphin restaurant for several delicious meals.

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