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Gulfside Comfort – Beach Castle #4 by RVA

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A pathway leading to a beach with a palm tree and green bushes.
A modern dining area with a round glass table surrounded by wicker chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, a dresser, a mirror, and a door leading to another room.
A spacious living room with a television, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with wicker furniture.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Longboat Key Beaches

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Longboat Key, FL
  • Place, Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannons Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪36 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 waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
Map
Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cannons Marina - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lido Beach - 18 min drive - 14.6 km
  • IMG Academy - 26 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 41 min drive - 31.1 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
  • ‪Pesto Bistro & Wine Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pork Belly's Eatery And Catering Co. - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulfside Comfort – Beach Castle #4 by RVA have a pool?

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

Is Gulfside Comfort – Beach Castle #4 by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulfside Comfort – Beach Castle #4 by RVA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulfside Comfort – Beach Castle #4 by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulfside Comfort – Beach Castle #4 by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gulfside Comfort – Beach Castle #4 by RVA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Longboat Key Beaches and Cannons Marina. Jewfish Key is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beachfront condo

Everything was great, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place to stay!

Wonderful time. The accommodations are fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2023
Thank you so much Kelly! We would love to have you back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

LBK visit is a must.

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: We had a wonderful time in LBK. This is our second visit to BeachCastle and it does not disappoint. We love that we are only steps away to the gorgeous beach and minutes to awesome restaurants.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Right on the Beach!

It was a great place right on the beach! Terrific views!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2023
Thank you for leaving a review, Elizabeth, we appreciate it! Would love to have you back in the near future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stay 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: Wonderful stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication
Good Beach view with amazing sunsets. Dishes in the Cabinets were dirty. Not able to access RVA on Facebook or the app. App is not available, therefore, communication with host was limited. Condo is dated!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I am glad you enjoyed the amazing sunset views from the condo. I sincerely apologize for the dirty dishes, as we hold our cleaning team to high standards, and I will address this immediately. I also apologize for the issues with the app and Facebook; we are working to update our technology and improve communication. Your comments regarding the dated interior are also noted for future unit improvements. We hope to welcome you back for an improved experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beach Property - Longboat Key

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: Comfortable, everything we needed, great view of the gulf ft!b by
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2023
Thank you for your 5-star review, we appreciate it!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful location on the beach!

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: Great location and perfect spot on the beach. The condo was clean and comfortable! Nicely updated with plenty of room.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review, we are glad that you had a wonderful stay and we would love to have you back in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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. We visited this rental for the 4th year. The unit is well maintained and comfortable. Second floor unit is a great place to watch the Gulf on cooler days. The beach is less than 50 steps away and the beach is often not crowded. LBK has terrific restaurants to several within walking distance. Only suggestion is that the mattresses may need to be replaced because they sag a bit. We'll be back!!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2026
Thank you very much for your continued visits and for sharing such a thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us for the fourth year in a row. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness, comfort, and location of the unit, and that the easy beach access and Gulf views made your stay special. Longboat Key truly offers fantastic nearby restaurants, and we are glad you were able to enjoy them as well. We look forward to welcoming you back again next year. RVA Resort Vacations
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect view!!

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: We had a wonderful time. The golf view is spectacular, and access to the beach is just perfect. I love chairs and umbrella setting on the beach.It is a quiet location for your friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 December 2022
Thank you for the comments.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June 2023

Very clean and nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you for reviewing us! We would love to have you back in the near future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Beach views

Room was full of ants, had to discard about half our food. Plus they bite
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2024
Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention, our team has been made aware and will send someone out right away. We apologize for the inconvenience. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

What a view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unbelievable location and view. Quiet and close to amenities.Inside was dated and need a deep cleaning.Staff was super helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time and leaving us a review, we appreciate it!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Well Located on the GOM

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location and view from Unit #4 is awesome. We enjoy the views of the Gulf, proximity to the beach and keeping an eye on kids from the unit. The unit can use an update but it was generally clean and neat.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Beach Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: Rental experience was somehow ok, my room was ready early in the morning and was not aloud to check in early. Had to stay at my daughter complex. Not happy.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review; however, we have procedures we have to follow. We hope to have you back in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We loved Beach Castle! We stayed in Unit 4 which has breathtaking views and amazing sunsets. The condo was very clean and well appointed. We spent some days lounging on the beach. One afternoon trip to Siesta Key, an evening trip to St. Armands Circle for shopping and dinner, and a very long bike ride to Anna Marie Island. Some evenings we relaxed in the heated pool and hot tub.. Longboat was never overcrowded and a perfect central location for us. Beach Castle is very nicely located with only a short walk to the Lazy Lobster and Tyler's Homemade Ice Cream. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2021
Thank you for the comments and stars. We would love to host you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vacation Paradise

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: The Beach Castle is always a “look forward to vacation”! I grew up vacationing there with my family since 1974. Unit #4 was my family’s favorite! Of course it’s been updated since then! My husband and I had the best time! The comfort and convenience to everything and especially the gorgeous beach! Nothing compares! Thank you so much for another wonderful vacation week! We will most definitely be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2024
Thank you for leaving us a review, we appreciate it! It warms our hearts knowing that this place has been a core childhood vacation for you growing up. We try to make this place feel like home away from home and we are glad that we have accomplished that for you. We look forward to having you back!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Love the Beach, Condo Not So Much

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very 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: We had a great time on LBK as usual and stayed at Beach Castle for maybe the last time. This is because there are options and the place has deteriorated over time due to lack of attention and maintenance.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2023
Thank you for providing your feedback.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Good Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: As always, we enjoyed our stay at Beach Castle. There were some nice updates to unit #4 and we hope that there is more to come as the kitchen needs updating. Sean was excellent and deserves a lot of accolades. We appreciate that RVA took it upon themselves to clean up the beach of dead fish from the Red Tide. We are highly disappointed that the Town of Longboat Key or whoever is rsponsible dropped the ball on that subject.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time and leaving us a review!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Isle Be Back🌴😎💕

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: For my husband and I this was a perfect little spot. We stayed in an adorable unit with a lovely view of the beach and water. I am an artist so have come away with lots of inspiration to paint over the winter months. If you enjoy shelling there are plenty on the beach to pick and choose from. This property won’t disappoint, it is a peaceful, beautiful location. We did have one issue that eventually got rectified a bit unsettling at first, we could not lock our sliding doors. Even so the word that best describes Beach Castle is delightful — enjoy.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Longboat Key nostalgia

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: We've been enjoyed staying on Longboat Key every year for the past 35 years. Beach Castle has always been our "go to", however, it is in need of some TLC and a thorough cleaning.Interior of unit was okay but garbage disposal & toaster didn't work. No room in kitchen cabinets for groceries. Patio and floors had to be scrubbed as they were filthy. We had similar issues with another unit last year. It wouldn't take much to step up the game.Exterior really needs a good power washing and hallways need cleaning and decent lighting.Pool area was wonderful. Clean and nicely furnished. The location can't be beat but needs to be respected and well maintained to justify the prices that are being charged.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Amazing View But Inside Needs Improvement

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very 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: This was our 4th year at Beach Castle Resort and our 3rd year staying in condo #4. The view and location are fantastic, but #4 is worn out and needs freshening up. Dishes were grimy and we had to wash everything before using them. For the past three years, the same 3 vinyl placemats have been provided for use on the tables that seat 4. The linens are old and the furniture is stained. The screens in the lanai need cleaning. The whole place needs a deep cleaning and painting. And the price continues to increase. We have made reservations for next year at a cleaner, better-maintained, and less expensive property further down the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location

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: Can't beat the view and the location. Very comfortable although linens and kitchenware showing age.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Vacation in Longboat Key!

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: The folks from RVA were helpful, and understanding, and the condo was immaculate, and everything we could have hoped for! Would absolutely not hesitate to rent from RVA Resort Vacations in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect 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: True Paradise.... Had everything we needed... Very clean and the pictures were completely accurate
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