About this rental
Relax in this privately owned, Old Florida Charm, “coastal themed” ground floor condo located on the Southern Gulf side of Florida. The condo offers views of the Sarasota Bay, a community heated pool, hot tub, boat dock, and a three minute walk to the private beach with turquoise waters on the Gulf of Mexico, complete with beach chairs and umbrellas! This updated 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath condo named "Salty Air Retreat", sleeps 4 and allows 3 night minimum rentals.
Enjoy your “home away from home” with updated furnishings, a King bed with in the private bedroom, an upgraded memory foam mattress on queen sleeper sofa in living room, a recliner for relaxation, table/chairs for 4 inside and a table/chairs for 4 on the screened lanai overlooking the beautiful Sarasota Bay. Other features include an HVAC system with UV filtration system, fully-equipped kitchen with new granite counters, full size refrigerator w/ice maker, a Keurig "duo" meaning both drip (carafe pot) and k-cups can be used, cookware, dishes and utensils, and new lighting and furnishings. For relaxation, in addition to the fabulous heated pool and hot tub, there are games, books, two smart TVs with ROKU/cable, and complimentary WIFI. Complimentary laundry facilities, beach chairs/umbrellas, linens/beach towels, cooler/beach bag for the beach, and parking (for 1 vehicle) are all included. There are two BBQ grill/picnic areas, an outdoor shower and access to pickleball/tennis courts next door.
Beach Castle Resort is located on one of the narrowest points on Longboat Key (a barrier island with easy access from Sarasota/Bradenton airport) and spans from the Bay Side to the Gulf Side of the island. Relax at the dock on the Bay side of the community to watch the sunrise and look for Manatees/Dolphins, or enjoy the private beach on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, complete with chairs and umbrellas - the perfect place to relax in the warm water or view a picture-perfect sunset. Within walking distance are the Centre Shops having three restaurants, an ice cream parlor, hair salon plus more!
Guests of Beach Castle Resort #23 will have temporary membership privileges at Cedars Tennis Resort located at 645 Cedars Court on Longboat Key providing guests with access to fully-lit Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball courts, community bicycles, 24/7 community fitness center, fishing pier and Jr. Olympic heated swimming pool.
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Registration Number: RRR-002712023
Unique Benefits
Just bring your clothes and toothbrush for a minimum 2 night minimum stay! Very few condos on Longboat Key allow LESS than 30 day rentals - we are lucky we can do daily! Screened lanai with view of Bay is so relaxing!
Why Kids Love It
Kids love the pool, the beach, and the dock! And oh, the small little lizards - they love to try to catch them! There are also several small brown bunnies that you may see on the property!
Area Information
Longboat Key is a quieter gulf-side retreat located between Lido Key and Anna Maria Island along Florida's southwest coast near Sarasota. The waters are very calm with gorgeous turquoise colors with the Gulf of Mexico to the West and Sarasota Bay to the East. Longboat Key has many water view dining options focused on serving local, fresh seafood.
You won't want to miss St. Armand's Circle, just over the bridge and South of Longboat Key for shopping and dining! It is always a fun place to spend the day or evening with cafes, restaurants, specialty shops and entertainment in the courtyard. Historic Bridge Street Pier, just over the bridge North of Longboat Key, has many waterfront dining options and shopping and on the way, stop by Coquina Beach that has a Beach Market certain times of the year on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Favorite Places To Eat
Mar Vista on Longboat Key is the best for a nice dinner with relaxing water views - "farm to table" experience - try their Seafood Chowder!
Starfish on Cortez (just across the bridge) is a small fishing village and they have the "best" fried shrimp - very casual - sit on the dock overlooking fishing boats and the bay! A great "locals" place!
Along the Gulf ocean waters are two great places: Coquina Beach Cafe - breakfast and lunch - sit outside while kids can play in the sand and water and Beach House Restaurant - for a nice lunch or dinner with both "inside" seating and outside seating.
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Rates
Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
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Dec 20 - Dec 26 2024 | $380 | 3 nights | |||
Jan 11 - Jan 17 2025 | $385 | 3 nights | |||
Mar 29 - Apr 05 2025 | $400 | 3 nights | |||
Apr 12 - Apr 26 2025 | $370 | 3 nights | |||
May 04 - May 22 2025 | $345 | 2 nights |
Fees:
Damage Waiver: $50
Cleaning Fee: $150
Notes:
Taxes and total will be calculated after requested dates are received due to coordinating with other rental calendars. Rates vary based upon time of year and there is a 3 night minimum stay (5 night minimum during holidays). Rates are subject to change without notice and will be provided upon request.
Rates are based on an occupancy of a total of 4 persons in a 1 bedroom (with King bed) and Queen size sleeper sofa in living room.
CHECK-IN TIME: 4:00 PM CHECK-OUT TIME: 11:00 AM
Sorry – NO PETS ALLOWED and NO SMOKING.
Availability
Last updated on December 06, 2024
Location
Hosted by Sherri Anderson
Member since 2023
Year purchased: 2021
About the host: We enjoy the water and beach and are so happy we have this condo in a great location to enjoy and share with others! We love it on Longboat Key, Florida as it is so beautiful and relaxing! Many direct flights to SRQ (Sarasota/Bradenton) airport too!
Why this property? We love Longboat Key as it has the "old Florida vibe", is quiet, not so crowded and has all of the amenities within walking distance. If you do want a bit more action, many of the other "beach towns" are only a short drive away!
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Reviews
Vacation in paradise
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit auf Longboatkey, das zweite Mal, Aber dieses Mal mit direktem Strandzugang und einem atemberaubenden Sonnenaufgang an der Bay. Mit einem Kaffee Manatees und Delphine beobachten, die Stille und das Licht- einfach grandios. Die Wohnung war sehr gemütlich und liebevoll eingerichtet mit dem Thema: Beach. Viele Annehmlichkeiten waren vorhanden, eine kleine Erstausstattung , wie Abwaschmittel, Waschmittel, Kaffee und 2 kl. Wasser. Das fanden wir sehr hilfreich. Alles in allem- sehr gut. Viele Grüße aus Deutschland
Stayed: July 2024 Submitted: August 07, 2024
Owner response
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review of your stay at our condo #23 at The Beach Castle Resort on Longboat Key! We are glad you enjoyed the sunrise from our lanai each morning and also enjoyed the private beach access! Watching the manatees and dolphins with a coffee, is definitely magnificent! We would love to have you stay with us in the future! Bill and Sherri
Beautiful setting and Clean and comfy Condo
We will definitely stay here again, if we are in the area. We had a beautiful view from living room and Lanai of Sarasota Bay and a short walk to pool and hot tub. The private beach and gold were right across the street. We were able to walk to breakfast everyday. We visited Armand Circle and Anna Marie Island. It was a great trip to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary. The owners were great to work with and check in was seamless.
Stayed: July 2024 Submitted: July 21, 2024
Owner response
Thank you, Kathy, for your kind words and we are so happy you had a fabulous time while celebrating your 50th Wedding Anniversary! We agree, the location is perfect ~ walk to a few restaurants/shops, walk to both beach and dock at bay, and the beautiful view of the Sarasota Bay from the living room, lanai and bedroom of the condo - can't get any better than waking up to that! We would love to have you as our guests in the future!
Fantastic rental
Our stay at the Beach Castle was beyond what we had expected. Everything was freshly remodeled and clean. It included everything we needed for a great stay. You can’t beat the close distance to the beach. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed: June 2023 Submitted: December 29, 2023
Owner response
Thank you, Sarah, for the review! We are so happy you loved staying at our Unit #23 at the Beach Castle Resort on Longboat Key, FL. We would love to have you visit again!
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