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Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA

Experience the ultimate beach retreat where warm sunshine meets tranquil ambiance

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Located on Longboat Key, Beach Castle Resort offers a serene escape with impeccable grounds and palm trees. Enjoy a private lanai, full kitchen, and living room in each unit. With resort features like heated pool, community hot tubs grills shared boat docks by reservation

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

About the area

Map
Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches
    Longboat Key Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Cannon near St. Thomas Island Marina
    Cannons Marina
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lido Beach
    Lido Beach
    23 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Closeup of the iconic Sunshine Skyway Bridge spanning the wide mouth of beautiful Tampa Bay in central Florida lit up in pink LED lights to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
    IMG Academy
    31 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Siesta Key Beach
    Siesta Key Beach
    53 min drive - 20.4 miles

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

You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis courts, smoke-free property and local meal delivery service
  • Barbecues and a lift
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • 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
  • Living room
  • Office
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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
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.

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

On-site parking is available at the property.

Wake up to the ocean at your door at this hotel, which is located by the ocean and set on the beach.

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Reviews

Prime Gulf Views – Beach Castle #9 by RVA Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

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
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

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!
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

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

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

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
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
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

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.