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Longboat Key Resort Escape - Walk to the Beach!

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Longboat Key Vacation Rental | 1BR | 1BA | 831 Sq Ft | Steps to Enter
Community Dock
Community Pool
Living Room | Queen Sleeper Sofa | Smart TV
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 477.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Longboat Key, Florida
  • Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Coquina Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • IMG Academy
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Longboat Key Resort Escape - Walk to the Beach!

Prepare yourself for a Gulf Coast getaway at this welcoming 1-bed, 1-bath vacation rental nestled in the tropical Beach Castle complex! This second-story retreat offers all the beach essentials, a full kitchen, screened porch, and ample community amenities including a pool, hot tub, fishing pier, selfie station, and more. Whether you're here to shop on St. Armands Key, enjoy the Mote Aquarium, or soak up the sun on the private beach across the street, this Florida abode is the perfect escape!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Central A/C | Private Beach Access | Community Amenities | Free WiFi | Community Pickleball Court

Ideal for a romantic retreat or small family escape to the coast, this Longboat Key bayside abode boasts top-notch amenities paired with a prime location just across the street from the Gulf of Mexico!

Bedroom: King Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

BEACH CASTLE AMENITIES: Gated pool area w/ heated pool, sun chairs, outdoor dining space, sun umbrellas & hot tub, fishing pier, dock, selfie station, grilling station, illuminated walkway across the road, private beach access, tennis court & pickleball court (Longboat Key Landry)
INTERIOR SPACE: Flat-screen Smart TVs w/ cable, natural sunlight, screened porch w/ patio furniture & garden view, dining table, carpet & tile flooring
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, breakfast bar, automatic drip coffeemaker, cooking utensils, knife set, toaster
GENERAL: Linens & towels provided, washer/dryer (downstairs), complimentary toiletries, suitable for children & elderly, en-suite bathroom, access only by stairs, pool toys, beach towels & chairs
PARKING: Complex (1 vehicle)

-- THE LOCATION --

SOAK UP THE SUN: Private Complex Beach (walking distance), Longboat Key Beach (walking distance), Beer Can Island (3.3 miles), Coquina Beach (3.7 miles), Manatee Public Beach (7.5 miles), Lido Key Beach (8.9 miles), Bean Point Beach (11.1 miles), Siesta Key Beach (17.1 miles)
GOLF THE DAY AWAY: Longboat Key Golf Club (7.1 miles), Timber Creek Golf Course (10.2 miles), Manatee County Golf Course (11.4 miles), Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Course (11.6 miles), IMG Academy Golf Club (12.8 miles), The Highlands Golf Course (16.7 miles), River Run Golf Links (17.3 miles)
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (7.5 miles), Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (11.5 miles), Sarasota Jungle Gardens (13.3 miles), Riverwalk (16 miles), Livingston's Amusement’s (19.5 miles), Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (66.6 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Joan M Durante Community Park (0.6 miles), The Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar (5 miles), St. Armands Circle (8.6 miles), The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (14.4 miles)
AIRPORTS: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (16.6 miles), St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (51 miles), Tampa International Airport (59.2 miles), Punta Gorda Airport (66.3 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: The washer and dryer are located downstairs, approximately 10 ft to the left of the building

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Longboat Key

Located in Longboat Key, this condo is near the beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. With scuba diving and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Longboat Key, Florida

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jewfish Key - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Coquina Beach - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Cortez Beach - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • IMG Academy - 23 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bonefish Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Longboat Key Resort Escape - Walk to the Beach! have a pool?

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

Is Longboat Key Resort Escape - Walk to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Longboat Key Resort Escape - Walk to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Longboat Key Resort Escape - Walk to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Longboat Key Resort Escape - Walk to the Beach! located?

Situated near the beach, 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

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Place!

We had a wonderful stay in Longboat Key! The place was clean, check-in was easy. Host was responsive and easy to communicate with. Wonderful location..easy walk to beach and quick walk to nearby plaza with restaurants. Pool, hot tub, and laundry were all wonderful amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

April H.

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

Great location

Short walk to the beach from this cute 1 bedroom. Has everything you need to enjoy your stay in paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence B.

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

Great location close to good restaurants.

We had a great time. We enjoyed the pool which is close to our accommodation and the other guests were delightful. Parking is very convenient, and the beach is a short walk away.Next time we would consider a first-floor unit as my wife had some difficulty with the stairs.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel Freed

Great place to stay in Longboat Key

the unit is clean, comfortable and has a convenient location close to the beach and bay. Easy walk to restaurants in the shopping center nearby.

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Nice, Quiet Beach Get Away

The unit was clean and well organized. The pool was very warm and the beach access across the road was great. Plenty of pool and beach chairs available.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rick H.

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

Cottage feel, great location

I read some reviews before our stay and some complained about water pressure or the unit itself. Water pressure is fine and typical of Florida. Maybe the shower head could be better. This is a cottage for two. I would not have anymore than that. It has only one bathroom and the sink is open the to bedroom. This is a cottage so dont expect Hilton accommodations or perfection. I am a carpenter so it did bother me that the walls were not finished properly with some bad patch jobs and a bad paint job. Some trim was not done properly and could use some caulk and shoe molding to cover gaps. Could use a new paint job especially on the white trim that had a lot of scuffs and scratches. The property grounds could use some much needed landscaping. Other than that, the stay was nice. I would stay in this area again but probably a different unit that was more updated. I recommend this for couples only.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Walter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Experience

Area and units were under construction therefore once done should be 5 stars. One suggestion. the knob lock on the front door needs a locksmith to change the cylinder. It is upside down and there is a possibility that the pins in the cylinder could jamb. Also, the lock box is old and hard to operate.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

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

Highly recommend

Great place, great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Relaxing

Our stay was very relaxing, property was clean and quiet. Perfect for our recharge from stressful jobs. Down-side, no small cooler or beach bags; we purchased and left for future guests (hopefully not thrown away). And the bed was too firm for our liking (could use upgraded). The beach having loungers, chairs, and side tables was amazing! It was not crowded during our stay which was a HUGE plus for us!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Nice Property and perfect location

Really was a nice stay. Perfect location and the condo was really nice. Pool was perfect too. Just have to cross the street to reach the beach and they have chairs available for use. My only comment would be the sofa bed isn’t the most comfortable so i wouldn’t plan on adults sleeping on it. Also there is a Publix about 3 miles away which makes it a really nice location (especially in spring break traffic. … absolutely highly recommended and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very nice and accommodating. The pool was really nice! The walk to the beach wasn't bad, just had to cross the street. The only complaint I have are the shower has hardly any pressure and the single light in bathroom emits a lot of heat. Other than that...great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Perfect

I highly recommend Longboat Key Resort. Quiet, freindly, clean and absolutely beautiful. Definitely returning next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

LBK Beach Castle

Great location on LBK. Well appointed condo with beach and bay access. Nice deck overlooking fountain and palm trees. Has all you need. We loved it.

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Very nice

We enjoyed our time on Longboat Key, and this property was ery comfortable. Just across the street from the private beach, it was nice that the beach chairs were right on the beach for our use. The screened-in porch was lovely. Also, it is the perfect location on the island. A distance from the high traffic area, yet within walking distance of shops and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

CJ R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Poor Water Pressure, Great Location

As a previous reviewer stated - the Water Pressure from the Shower Head is abysmal for someone with thick hair. I filled a pot from the kitchen with water from the bathtub faucet and used that to wash my hair one night. We advised the Management Team and they said they would address it. There is a light directly shining into the bathroom which then directly shines into the bedroom unless you close the door to the bathroom - a curtain would do the trick.The refrigerator made odd whirring noises as previously mentioned in reviews - we thought it was the ice maker which did not work...but we turned it off and that did not stop the noises.There is NO washer and dryer private to this unit - it is communal. We believe they have updated the description to note this (and it is not downstairs - there is a unit where someone lives downstairs). The BOOK for the unit did not indicate where the private beach access was, nor did it indicate where the Pickleball in the description could be found. We contacted the management company and they advised us. The checkout time differed between the Book and the online description. The parking pass was not in our unit as was discussed with the management company so we had to go get that the next day.The location was great with Bay Access and Gulf Access. The back patio was relaxing.We would NOT stay here again and we would NOT recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tidy but tired

Dealing with the property manager on site was quite easy. She was very responsive and gave clear directions. The unit itself was left well-cleaned, but it is in need of an updating. It looks like nothing has been redone (not the kitchen, not the flooring, not the bathroom, not the windows — which were hard to open) since the unit was built in the 1970s. There was a pretty strong smell of, I think, mildew. And the box spring cover on the bed was stained (perhaps from the damp). With a bit of an investment, the place would be terrific, as the complex is pleasant and quiet, the unit is nicely laid out, and the location is unbeatable.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022
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4/10 Poor

BABE

Basic Dwelling

Entrance door drags when opening and closing, AC filter was damaged, purchased a new filter. No extra set of keys provided, purchased a set of keys and left them after the stay. Refrigerator was very noisy when cycling. Furniture very unpleasant, smelt like a dog bed. Purchased fabric deodorizer to spray the furniture. Furniture really needs to be replaced or at the least professionally cleaned. On the day of arrival the general area appeared that the cleaning company had just finished, items pulled back from the wall where cleaning was performed and not returned back to a normal position. Kitchen, bathroom and vanity area acceptable.
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8/10 Good

Julia J

Nice location

We really enjoyed the location for this condo; a quick walk to the back of the property brings you to a nice dock overlooking the bay where you will see lots of fish. A short walk across the street and through the parking lot takes you to the gorgeous beach. Plenty of beach chairs and room to spread out on the beach. The condo itself is a bit dated, but this was not bothersome. It was clean and the bed sheets were cotton, a huge plus and difficult to get anymore! The interior space provides what is needed, however it would be nice if there was a bit left in the kitchen to make it easier for travelers. We found a bit of black pepper in a shaker, and a few take-out packets of salt; there are no other spices or such in the kitchen (we are used to stays that have truly fully stocked kitchens, including spices and other things that make it easier for travelers to simply shop for groceries, and not things they will have to leave behind). We left behind a new thing of plastic wrap that I hope someone else gets to use after us. We smelled that "musty" smell that others have complained about, and it seemed the culprit was a very dirty filter for the air conditioning. Rebecca had that changed within a few minutes of me alerting to her to it, and that relived that odor significantly. A cooler would be a great addition to the condo, as we had to use plastic bags to carry our things to the beach and as soon as you walk away, the crows would show up and start tearing into them. Travelers that are flying in as we did would be limited on brining all they need and these little things are so sweet to have at the ready. There was a beach umbrella there that we made great use of and were so appreciative of. All in all, a good place to stay that would be great with minimal touches.

10/10 Excellent

b t e.

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

Beach Castle

A little dated - loud AC - but very comfortable place with nice porch
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Conant C.

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

Nice

Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Richard C.

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

Convenient Beach Location.

Nice condo as pictured. My wife and I felt it needed some updates.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Exactly what we needed!

First time on Longboat Key. Loved that it’s a narrow key and not trampled with properties. Private beaches are a definite plus. We stayed at Beach Castle Resort on bay side of road, which is 5 minute walk to beach. Beach Castle has units on Gulf side as well and you use their private beach. Major pluses for us were the chairs, umbrellas and cooler that were available. Pool was nice to de-salinize. The unit was a bit dated, but pleasant. We spent most time on beach, walks and dining out. Laid back area vibe was what we needed to unwind. We will be back!!!!

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The unit is in a resort that is ideally located on the bay and the beach. Very clean but a bit dated. Would recommend to anyone not looking for modern accommodations. An easy walk to a few very good restaurants. Keep in mind there are no elevators, so staying on the second floor requires climbing stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky A.

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

Last Minute Getaway

We decided to come down to Sarasota for a quick getaway. We were super happy to find a place on Longboat Key. Rebecca was very responsive and accommodating, as we made our reservation the day of. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Santiago B.

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

good

Three things: 1. Leak under kitchen sink. 2. Musty smell (spray Ozone) before guests arrive. 3. Need a couple of soft pillows.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

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