Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA

Beachfront hotel near Longboat Key Beaches

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On the beach
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
TV, DVD player, offices, printers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Longboat Key, FL
  • Place, Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannons Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Longboat Key

On the beach.Stay at this Longboat Key hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Longboat Key Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of Cannons Marina. Also, Jewfish Key is within 3 miles (5 km) and Coquina Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cannons Marina - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lido Beach - 24 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 26 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Siesta Key Beach - 53 min drive - 20.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA

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 #9 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, 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 #9 Features: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom first-floor unit located on the Gulf side. Decorated in clean, comfortable furnishings with updated amenities including a full-size, updated kitchen, and a private patio with partial views of the Gulf of Mexico.



View: Partial Gulf Front Views



Bedding: 1 King, 2 Queen Beds



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 (by reservation), 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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Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Office
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
Onsite 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

7538-172960

Frequently asked questions

How close is Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA to the airport?

This hotel is 14.6 mi (25-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this hotel.

How close is Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA offer free breakfast?

This hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

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

Yes, there's a heated pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA to downtown Longboat Key?

This hotel is 0.3 mi away from Longboat Key.

Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex N.

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

Great stay!

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Lovely location

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kurt B.

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

8/10 Good

Fritz S.

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

Great beach access

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

10/10 Excellent

jack t.

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

Tami T.

Wonderful

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

8/10 Good

James F N.

Very nice location

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Kris D.

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

Michael H.

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

Lisa S.

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

Haydi H.

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

Robert M.

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

Anne N.

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

Amy L.

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

emma h.

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

Bobbi R.

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

Jodi F.

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

kathy s.

Spring break

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: Vacation with family. Good time but would not stay at this particular condo. No privacy. Every time someone walked by they would look into the patio and make comments to us! Love this resort just not this particular condo
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana A.

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

Great location!

Location of property and our # 9 unit was perfect. Partial view of the gulf from patio and steps to beach. Unit itself was spacious, however both mattresses in second bedroom had huge pits in center making it impossible to sleep on, had to sleep on sofa instead. Living room blinds were broken and slats missing. A/C didn’t cool bedrooms. For the rate, these important items should have been in order. But we were on the beach - so overall a very pleasant stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lisa h.

NOT the room we booked and paid for in advance

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unit #9 is comfortable and spacious. BUT, it is not beachfront. It's beachside with a very small partial view of ocean from the patio only. We like to see the beach from our unit and there are no views from inside this unit. There are only 4 units with a beachfront view and all were occupied during our stay and the office was closed when we arrived. I called on our way to the beach to confirm we had a beachfront room and was told that we did. We were extremely disappointed but made the best of our weekend. Short walk to beach and comfortable unit. The AC was pre set to 78 degrees. We had to wake up in the middle of the night to lower the air back to a reasonable level. Not sure if there is a way to change this. Contacted RVA and they admitted the error. Only offered the difference in rental fee. That's expected due to their error. But seems like they would offer more since we have stayed with RVA MANY times over the last few years. This was a special occasion for us and a view of the beach was the main reason we booked this room. We had other options when booking that were beachfront. Make sure you know which unit you are booking in advance and confirm before your trip.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Claire K.

Nice location but had a Bedbug issue and RVA not helpful onsite

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Like location but anyone that wants to get to their room has to walk by your patio so not private. Thought about rebooking for 2022 with some contingences but RVA said costs were not set for 2022. The dishwasher did not work and advised the office. The dryer had heavy lint possible fire hazard . The 2 sliding glass doors do not lock but they are screened in. The king size bed was like sleeping on a board so after 3 nights we moved to the other bedroom with 2 queen size beds that were more comfortable but had no view of the outside. My husband sleep in one and I slept in the other because we didn't sleep well for 3 nights and needed the sleep. I woke up feeling itchy thinking it was sand only to find out when I got home it was Bed Bug Bites. I called the office and they said thanks for the information . I am glad that we did not rebook for 2022 it was a blessing in disguise. Glad I work from home because I can't go back to work like this. For $2500 for the week I was disappointed and embarrassed that I was subject to this horrible itching skin issue I have to deal with for the next few weeks. Tis unit needs to be sanitized.