The most important aspect when choosing a vacation rental for travelers are the amenities available to them. Whether it’s a fully stocked kitchen or wireless internet, guests want all of the comforts of home plus a few little extras to make their vacation time a memorable and relaxed experience. www.HomeAway.com has put together a very useful “Top Ten” list based on what traveler’s are searching for...

This Saturday, April 3, is the annual Beach Castle Resort Easter Picnic! The kid’s Easter Egg Hunt starts at 11:30am and will be immediately followed by the poolside picnic. Hot dogs, chips and soda will be provided. This is one of the busiest weeks at the Beach Castle and we anticipate a great deal of guests to attend. The weather for the weekend looks warm and sunny…perfect for an pool party!

We absolutely LOVE when guests take the time to tell us how much they enjoyed their time at the Beach Castle. Customer service is our top priority and receiving positive feedback allows us to know exactly how a guest’s experience was. In fact, we have had so many positive reviews on www.TripAdvisor.com within the past few months that we have moved from the #15/18 most popular resort on Longboat Key to...

We are thrilled when our guests have a great time at the Beach Castle and welcome any feedback they may have on their stay. Below are a few new reviews we have received from guests. Want to learn more about the Beach Castle? Go to www.BeachCastle.net to view our beachfront and bayfront units, our resort style amenities including pool & boat dock, and to make reservations!   “Lissy - Thank you for...

The Beach Castle Resort on Longboat Key is a waterfront Gulf to Bay community. The resort includes beachfront and bayfront condo rentals and has wonderful island amenties including a pool and kayak rentals! Beach Castle Virtual Tour

“We continue to love the Beach Castle. It’s our favorite week of the year! Want to spend more time here!” Jane Corcoran 11/1/2009   “Service is great- thank you Lissy! We love this unit. Stayed here before (three times) and will again.” - Sheila & Sandy Sands 12/14/2009   “My wife and I were looking for a wonderful place to get away and enjoy a week of our honeymoon....

“Dear Lissy, We have appreciated our stay at Beach Castle…the beach, the pool and especially your generosity and hospitality. -Elizabeth, Jay and the girls as well as Rosanne, Carol and Helene. See you in 2010!” From TripAdvisor.com: “I have read many reviews regarding the properties on Longboat Key. What amazes me are the lack of reviews around a gem of a place called the Beach Castle....

Guests & owners of the Beach Castle Resort kicked off the holiday season Saturday, December 5, 2009, with the annual Grand Illumination ceremony. Resort manager, Lissy LaFlamme, decorated the beachfront complex with the help of Sarah, Daivd & Annie Hale, owners of Beach Castle Unit 1. Also in attendance for the Grand Illumination were Lena & Karl and Yvonne & Nils, two couples from Sweden...

Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. See sharks, dolphins, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a not-for-profit research and educational institution open to the public 365 days a year....

Sea shells are by far the most sought after treasure for the beachcomber and Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key offer an abundance of unique and beautiful shells.   Experienced beachcombers know to look for shells at low tide and after storms or unusually strong tides. All beaches have shells, but some of the best beaches in Florida for consistently productive shelling are located in southwest Florida, on...