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Longboat Key Resort Escape - Walk to the Beach!

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A heated pool
Beach nearby
Interior
Beach nearby
A heated pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 477 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Longboat Key

When you stay at this condo in Longboat Key, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. .This condo is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Lido Beach and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from St. Armands Circle.
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What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cannons Marina - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Jewfish Key - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Coquina Beach - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • IMG Academy - 23 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- 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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private furnished balcony/patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Power boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 831 sq ft (77 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
NEW! Longboat Key Resort Escape Walk to the Beach
New! Longboat Key Resort Escape: Walk to the Beach Condo
New! Longboat Key Resort Escape: Walk to the Beach Longboat Key
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Longboat Key Resort Escape - Walk to the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

8/10 Good

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

CJ R.

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

8/10 Good

Walter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
I highly recommend Longboat Key Resort. Quiet, freindly, clean and absolutely beautiful. Definitely returning next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Great place, great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

b t e.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Nice
Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Beach Location.
Nice condo as pictured. My wife and I felt it needed some updates.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie R.

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

8/10 Good

JOHN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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
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