Limited Membership Privileges:
Guests of Beach Castle Resort #17 will have the option of temporary membership privileges at
Cedars Tennis Resort
located at 645 Cedars Court on Longboat Key. The limited temporary membership allows the guest access to 10 fully-lit Har-Tru tennis courts (after 1 p.m. daily and subject to availability), community bicycles, fishing pier and Jr. Olympic heated swimming pool. The guest will also have access to the Cedars Café & Tiki Bar and fitness center.
Accommodations:
Beach Castle Resort is a quiet, 21-unit condominium resort midway on the exclusive island of Longboat Key with a variety of views including Gulf front, Bay front, pool and garden views.
Unit #17 Features:
One-bedroom, one-bathroom unit located on the bay side centrally located with garden views from the privacy of your lanai, tile floors, flat screen TV's and wireless Internet. Decorated in light, bright furnishings with classic Florida charm Unit #17 has all the ingredients for a relaxing vacation in paradise!
View:
Garden View
Bedding:
1 King, Queen Sleeper Sofa
Minimum Night Requirements:
2 Nights, 7 Nights in Winter
Resort Features:
Full-size Kitchen, Spacious Floorplans, Heated Community Pool, Community Hot Tub, Grills, On-site Office, Private Lanais, Complimentary Laundry Facilities, Shared Boat Docks (available on a first-come, first-served basis, a 26' boat limit, and guest is responsible to find off-site parking for boat trailer), Tennis Court Available (at neighboring property Longboat Landing), Cable TV, DVD Players, Wireless Internet Access by Community Pool, Complimentary Guest Parking, Complimentary Computer & Printer in Office (during office hours), Private Beach Access, Complimentary Lounge Chairs & Umbrellas
Dining:
Although Beach Castle Resort does not feature an on-site restaurant, it is centrally located to nearby hotspots – some within walking distance! Our recommendation is The Blue Dolphin Café , a local favorite that features the flavors if the island and is just a short stroll from your front door.
Longboat Key restaurants
include Harry’s Continental Kitchens, Euphemia Haye Restaurant and The Haye Loft Lounge & Dessert Room, The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Mattison’s Steakhouse, and MarVista Backside Restaurant and Pub.
Attractions:
Longboat Key is rich in high-end boutiques and five-star restaurants making it an ideal destination for vacationers who like their beach getaway on the swankier side. As a barrier island to the town known as the area's "cultural capital", an assortment of entertainment options can be found at nearby Sarasota where
attractions and activities
abound for all age groups.
The island of Longboat Key is home to several premier, private golf courses, however nearby
Sarasota
and
Bradenton
areas offer top-rated golf courses a short drive off the island for golfers of every handicap.
The Centre Shops
is located just north of Beach Castle Resort and includes shopping options of art galleries, restaurants, a dry cleaner, pharmacy and a UPS store – all the ingredients for the perfect spot to pick-up all your necessary beach essentials and remembrances. If you’re looking for higher-end shopping, traveling to Lido Key’s
St. Armand’s Circle
is well worth the trip. Rumor has it that circus magnate John Ringling won
Lido Key
in a poker game that turned the sister island of
Longboat Key
into a world-famous attraction.