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Unwind by the Waves – Beach Castle #5 by RVA

Beachfront comfort, a fitness centre

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Immerse yourself in the serene Longboat Key ambiance at Beach Castle Resort, where warm sunshine hues and Bahama shutters set the tone for a tranquil retreat. Enjoy private lanais, full kitchens, and a heated community pool amidst impeccable grounds dotted with palm trees.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

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

Unwind by the Waves – Beach Castle #5 by RVA

Beachfront comfort, a fitness centre
Guests of this beach condo building will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as Access to hot tub and a fitness centre. The condo has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this condo offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with cable channels. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices, printers and telephones.

Recreational amenities at the condo include Access to hot tub and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

7538-172957

About the area

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. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby. Visit our Longboat Key travel guide
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Longboat Key, Florida

What's nearby

  • Sunset over the beach on Longboat Key.
    Longboat Key Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Cannon near St. Thomas Island Marina
    Cannons Marina
    2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lido Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach
    Lido Beach
    11 min drive - 13.9 km
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    IMG Academy
    20 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Southwest Florida featuring general coastal views and a beach as well as a large group of people
    Siesta Key Beach
    33 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 7-Eleven
    15 min drive
  • McDonald's
    16 min drive
  • Starbucks
    16 min drive
  • Bonefish Grill
    16 min drive
  • Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Unwind by the Waves – Beach Castle #5 by RVA have a pool?

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

Is Unwind by the Waves – Beach Castle #5 by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unwind by the Waves – Beach Castle #5 by RVA?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Unwind by the Waves – Beach Castle #5 by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind by the Waves – Beach Castle #5 by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unwind by the Waves – Beach Castle #5 by RVA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key condo building is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Longboat Key Beaches and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Cannons Marina. Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Unwind by the Waves – Beach Castle #5 by RVA Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Medina, MN

Cozy, clean, and easygoing rental process!

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: This is our second time staying in the RVA resorts, the experience has been great both times. The rooms have been comfortable and clean with good amenities. Being close to the beach while also having a heated pool and hot tub is a must for us!
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8/10 Good

Ernest C.

Very comfortable

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 have rented this unit in previous years and always found it to be comfortable, clean and well situated. The dining table and living area is roomy to accomodate a large family.
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10/10 Excellent

Paulette F.

A beach treat

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: Our vacation rental was very nice. Our only complaint was the vents were very dusty. However, we enjoyed everything else.

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Fun stay

Very good family location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Anniversary weekend

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: Wonderful and convenient

8/10 Good

Candice M.

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

Perfect location

The location is perfect! However, there was drink and food splatters all over the kitchen walls.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Annie A.

Wonderful!

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: Wonderful location + helpful staff. Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juana C.

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

Longboat key vacation

We have stayed in Longboat before in other resorts but this visit was the best. The check-in, parking, rooms very clean, coffee maker, umbrellas. I contacted the management and they answered me in timely manner. They had beach umbrellas and all emmenities. I will definitely recommend this resort and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

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

Best in Class

We stay on the Gulf every summer and this was the best place we have stayed so far. It was spacious and clean, only steps from the beach. There is no laundry inside the rental, however a common washer/dryer was right outside our door.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Kirsten T.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very 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: Great location but moldy shower curtain wrecked the trip for me
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10/10 Excellent

Vince P.

Beach Castle Resort #5

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 environment was wonderful. Peaceful and relaxing. The condo was spacious, clean and well supplied. The beach was perfect in every way. We are looking forward to our next visit to the Beach Castle.
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly W.

Beach gem

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: This property was perfect for our family while celebrating Mom’s 85th birthday on the beach! Easy access to pool and beach, all kitchen needs were covered, walk in shower for Mom, outside seating area. Thank you for helping to make great memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
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8/10 Good

Wendy W.

Beach Castle Resort

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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love the Beach Castle Resort, but our room this year was not as clean as previous years and it needs some updating and fresh paint.

8/10 Good

P S.

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

Great beach, nice managers!

Well stocked kitchen and linens, and “starter kit” for paper products was generous. Pool and hot tub area well maintained and clean. Manager answered my questions promptly and politely even though my questions were probably answered in their welcome emails. We were disappointed the dock was under repair, thankfully we were able to cancel a boat rental. Only wish list items would be a stronger dishwasher (left a little residue) and a door off the lanai to get outdoors/to the beach. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trish T.

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

Great place!

My husband & I had a wonderful time! The location was ideal, the property and amenities were great! Right on the beach with beach chairs in place for guests. The unit was well stocked with everything we could possibly need! My only complaint is that the clothes dryer didn’t dry our clothes. Was not a big deal because we were only there a short time & only washed one load of laundry. (I forgot to report to management, so I can’t say anything about their response.)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Erin B.

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

Can’t beat the location, but interior was dirty

So we will absolutely stay at Beach Castle Resort again. Sue made check in a breeze and was super friendly and accommodating (thanks Sue)! You also cannot beat being right on the beach and all the amenities provided (beach chairs, towels, sand toys, bogey boards, and umbrellas! However, unit 5 was dirty (a dead cockroach in the closet, moldy shower curtain, and stains on the couch). Each unit is individually owned, so we plan to rent another unit next year. We would stay at number 5 if they did a deep clean, got rid of the dirty items, and an exterminator.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

it was okay.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Let me start by saying we've been staying at the Beach Castle for nearly 25 years. We love your resort. This year, I adv the representative over the phone we have 2 parties coming from 2 different locations and we would have 2 cars. He said that would be no problem at all. When we got there, there was no one in the office, granted we were a little earlier than check in. I called the # and she came back to check us in about 40 minutes later. This was fine. But when we checked in, she adv we only have 1 parking pass. I adv I'd already explained to the rep over the phone, she said there was no mention of it in our reservations. She did give us a pass to park off site at Cedars East. Again fine, a little inconvenient but still okay. The room was okay. The only real issue we had with is was there were bugs in the room. I mean there seemed to be a lage abundance of them. I am talking cockroaches. Not the large water bug kind that are inevitable in the humid south, the nasty kind. Dead and alive. We also had an issue with the occupants of one bed getting bitten during the night. The vacation was great, everything else was great, but the cleanliness of the room was lacking.

8/10 Good

Dawn C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Unit 5! Great view from Lanai!

We really enjoyed our stay at this unit. It was worth paying a little more per night to be on he beach side. There was a great view of the Gulf from the Lanai-That wasn’t advertised, but should be. Coffee sitting out there was super relaxing! The bedrooms were great sizes. The entire unit was very spacious! They have coolers, which is helpful. My kids appreciated Roku TV and the Xbox. The beds were so comfortable! The beach is footsteps away! Literally, take your towel and get on the beach! It’s absolutely beautiful! A couple of things (and I feel these are directed more to the property management/house cleaning staff-not the condo owners) provide more than 2 trash bags in the kitchen. The lock to enter the unit needs to be repaired, it was a process to get in every time we came back. The couch is very stained. Needs a good steam cleaning, or update. The unit wasn’t super clean. A lot of the dishes were still dirty, top of the fridge , food crumbs on the table out in the lanai, etc. bathrooms were cleaned well, though. Provide baking sheets.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Fort Lauderdale, FL

AMAZING PLACE

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: HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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10/10 Excellent

Travis K.

Amazing 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: RVA staff on site were amazing from first phone call to check out! The condo was amazing and so much more than what the pictures showed!!! Perfect place for our trip and the kids loved it as it was right one the beach, I think the wife might have loved it more. Definitely a place to come stay again! Would recommend RVA to anyone and everyone!
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle F. F.

Great Vacation spot

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: Love, love the Beach Castle Inn. We have been coming there for the last 7 years. We enjoy the location, private and quiet beach, great amenities, units are well equipped and clean. Ted, the mgr is great. Realize everything is more expensive these days, however with the new price increase we will be looking for a different place to stay next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Great condo

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 were very happy with this condo. It was very well stocked in the kitchen, many towels for bathroom and the beach,along with items to help keep everything clean. The condo was very clean and had books, games and puzzles to pass the time when it was raining and cold out. The patio area was nice and private but still had the beautiful view so you didn't miss a thing. We always enjoy our stay at beach castle. The staff is always helpful and friendly.
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6/10 Okay

Richard H.

Relatively good location to the beach, older style resort/format

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place itself was decent. Location is great if you want to be on the beach and in the middle part of LBK. There is some updating that needs to be done within the unit and the beds were not as comfortable as we would have liked. The shower curtain was disgusting, dark spots and moldy. The other shower had no shower head and overall was old and dirty. Resort staff were very nice. If you are looking for a low key old school type of resort then this place fits the bill.
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2/10 Terrible

Jeni R.

So Sorry it has gone down after all these years

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I have been staying at the Beach Castle since the early 70's. I would never go back. I was so disappointed in the upkeep and cleanliness of the whole property. I spent the first day cleaning and waiting on maintenance to fix the locks on the doors so we could feel safe to leave. I felt we should not have to pay to stay the first day since I did the cleaning. The kitchen chairs which had been there in the past when we stayed had caked food all on them which I cleaned. The shower had mold on the handles and walls which I cleaned. None of the ceiling lights worked and they worked until after 5 fixing one sliding glass door lock and I didn't even tell them when I realized the other did not work either. I didn't want to loose another day at the beach. There were ants all on the beach (probably from the dead fish from red tide before) and my car was full of ants when I went home.
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Glad to be back - just like we remembered!

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 have been visiting Beach Castle for 25 years, and my wife's family has been coming here for 46 years. The rooms were as comfortable as ever, and the unit was nicely updated and very comfortable. The exterior looked well maintained - however there were some messy and loud neighbors - several large families using multiple units. They tended to not be as aware that there were other guests - but this was the only time that this has occurred in all of the years that we have been visiting. The location is perfectly positioned to enjoy the Beach and Bay. On the Bay side - the dock was not as well maintained as other years though. Boat renatals from Cannon's Marina are a great way to enjoy the water. You can even pull up to the Beach castle Dock to load your gear and family! Oma's Pizza delivers delicious Pizza - even the Fried Calmari arrives hot and tasty! St. Armands Circle was as busy as ever!We have always looked forward to our visits, and we cannot wait to go back!