Pura Vida

Pura Vida

Longboat Key, FL

2 Bedrooms 2 full Baths 8 Guests
(4.8)

Escape to a tranquil paradise on Longboat Key and discover the hidden gem known as Pura Vida, a delightful 2-bedroom, 2-bath ground floor condo located within the serene Beach Castle Resort. With its beautifully updated interior boasting a cool and clean coastal chic aesthetic in soothing hues of light gray and white, this vacation rental promises a relaxing retreat like no other.

The primary suite is a haven of comfort and style, featuring a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, a single sink vanity, and all the amenities you need. Sink into the plush platform king bed with solid wood nightstands and a generous dresser while enjoying your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV.

In the guest bedroom, you'll find two inviting queen beds, adorned with light and bright bedding, and a charming, white-washed dresser. A flat-screen TV is also at your disposal for entertainment. Rest and rejuvenate in this peaceful space.

The open living and dining area is designed for relaxation and socializing. Unwind on the comfortable pull-out queen sofa or leather chairs while watching movies on the large flat-screen TV. Gather around the high-top dining table for four, where you can enjoy meals and create lasting memories.

The well-appointed kitchen is equipped with modern stainless-steel appliances, a granite countertop, and an abundance of glasses, cookware, and utensils. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast or just need to prepare a quick snack, you'll find everything you need here.

The guest bathroom is equally impressive, featuring a granite vanity, sink, and a spacious walk-in shower. Convenience and elegance seamlessly combine in this space.

Step outside from the living room onto the screened-in lanai, where you can savor your morning coffee or dine al fresco at the outdoor table and chairs. Surrounded by tropical landscaping adorned with mature mango trees and swaying palms, this private retreat offers a serene space to unwind and soak up the natural beauty.

For those seeking aquatic adventures, the condo is just a few steps away from the heated community pool and hot tub. Sun loungers, umbrellas, tables, and chairs are at your disposal, ensuring you can bask in the Florida sun in style and comfort.

Beach lovers will be delighted to know that the resort provides private access to the pristine Gulf of Mexico beaches, offering endless opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, and beachcombing. Additionally, water enthusiasts can take advantage of the private boat dock on the bay, perfect for fishing, kayaking, or boating.
Whether you're seeking relaxation, outdoor adventures, or a peaceful getaway, Pura Vida at Beach Castle Resort on Longboat Key offers it all. Book your vacation rental today and experience the beauty and serenity of this secluded paradise. Your perfect vacation awaits!

About Beach Castle Resort

Escape to the timeless allure of Beach Castle Resort, a family-friendly community nestled on picturesque Longboat Key, offering an enchanting blend of Old Florida charm and modern comfort. The resort boasts a range of accommodation options, including 1 and 2 bedroom condos, each meticulously designed to provide a cozy and inviting atmosphere for your stay.

Immerse yourself in the essence of relaxation at our community heated pool and hot tub, surrounded by comfortable chairs, umbrellas, and tables, perfect for unwinding under the warm Florida sun. For the active traveler, we offer tennis and pickleball courts to indulge your competitive spirit.

If you're a fishing enthusiast, our private boat dock with a convenient fishing table awaits your catch of the day. Savor the outdoors with a bayside gas grill, ideal for cookouts, and enjoy your meals at the adjacent table and chairs.

Exploration is at your doorstep, with a leisurely stroll to nearby restaurants and shops. And when you're ready for some beachfront bliss, our private beach access welcomes you with sun loungers, umbrellas, and a beachside patio featuring a table, chairs, and a gas grill for seaside picnics. Rinse off the salt and sand in our outdoor shower after a day in the waves.

At Beach Castle Resort, you have the flexibility to enjoy a short getaway or an extended stay, making it one of the rare resorts that cater to your vacation preferences. Discover a tranquil haven where memories are made and cherished amidst the beauty of Longboat Key's coastline.

Longboat Key Life

Once a vacation land of the Timucuan and Caloosa Indians, Longboat Key is a quieter gulf-side retreat located between Lido Key and Anna Maria Island along Florida's southwest coast. The barrier island is surrounded by the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. The island's eastern shoreline is covered in mangroves with hidden canals and marinas. On the western shoreline, you can walk for miles on the white sandy beaches and swim in the gentle gulf. Imagine spending your days beachcombing, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, sailing, golfing, or cycling along the island's winding bike path.

Longboat Key is known for its abundance of dining options. With the Gulf and Sarasota Bay in its backyard, many restaurants focus on serving local, fresh seafood while visitors enjoy amazing waterfront views.

Just south and across the bridge is bustling St. Armand's Circle, a popular destination filled with boutiques, cafes, restaurants and tropical landscaped courtyards. Head north on Longboat Key, cross the Longboat Pass bridge, and find yourself on Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island and Holmes Beach. This area offers gorgeous, white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, fun waterfront bars, restaurants and a variety of shops.

Rooms

Primary Bedroom

1 King

Guest Bedroom

2 Queen

Pullout Couch

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Amenities

Location & Attractions

  • Car - Recommended
  • Family Themed
  • Marina
  • Museums
  • Ocean Nearby
  • Bay
  • Beach Access
  • Beachfront
  • Health Beauty Spa
  • Laundromat Nearby
  • Resort Access
  • Romantic Themed
  • Zoo

Bathroom

  • Body Soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower Gel
  • Bathtub

Bedroom & Laundry

  • Bed Linens
  • Essentials
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Towels
  • Dryer - Community
  • Washer - Community

Cleanliness & Safety

  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Disinfectant Used While Cleaning
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Linens High Temp Wash (140 degrees)
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Self Check-In & Check-Out
  • Smoke Detector

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books
  • DVD Player
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Smart TV
  • Video Library

Internet & Office

  • Laptop Friendly Workspace
  • Wifi
  • Wifi - Free
  • Computer Monitor
  • Ethernet Connection
  • Office
  • Printer
  • Wifi - Speed 100mbps
  • Wifi - Speed 250mbps
  • Wifi - Speed 25mbps

Kitchen & Dining

  • Coffee
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Baking Sheet
  • BBQ Grill Utensils
  • Blender
  • Dining Area or Room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Wine Glasses

Other Building, Complex Or Neighborhood Amenities

  • Hospital
  • Boat Slip or Dock - Community
  • Gym/Fitness Room - Community

Other Property Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Private Entrance
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Ground Floor
  • Living Room

Parking & Facilities

  • Parking - Free
  • Parking - On Site Free
  • Parking - Private

Services

  • Concierge - Available
  • Long Term Stays Allowed

Sports, Leisure & Adventure

  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Cycling
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Fishing - Bay
  • Fishing - Deep Sea
  • Fishing - Fly
  • Fishing - Freshwater
  • Fishing - Pier
  • Fishing - Surf
  • Golf
  • Horseback Riding
  • Jet Skiing
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming
  • Water Skiing
  • Wildlife Viewing

Outdoor

  • BBQ Grill Area
  • BBQ Grill - Community
  • BBQ Grill - Gas
  • Beach Essentials
  • Garden or Backyard
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Outdoor Seating & Furniture
  • Patio or Balcony
  • Veranda

Pool & Spa

  • Hot Tub
  • Hot Tub - Community
  • Pool
  • Pool - Community
  • Pool - Fenced
  • Pool - Heated
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Reviews

4.8
(15 Reviews)
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Karla and Buster
Stayed Sep, 2024
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Perfect place

This condo was so comfortable and the perfect place for our stay on Longboat Key. The beach access was right across the street with chairs, tables and umbrellas provided!! We explored the area and enjoyed many of the nearby restaurants! The condo had everything we needed down to the last detail! I highly recommend this unit for your stay on Longboat Key!!
Lori
Stayed May, 2024
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The place was lovely and just the perfect getaway for my BFF and I for a few days to relax and enjoy ourselves. Lots of conveniences within short driving distance, like Publix supermarket, bank, shopping, restaurants, entertainment. The beach was right across the street and you dont have to bring your own beach chairs as they have lounge chairs and tables provided! Do grab an umbrella at the pool to use though. Pool was nicewater could have been a little cooler to beat the heat, but it was still refreshing. We will definitely stay again!

Host's response:

Thanks so much for the detailed review Lori! These details make or break a vacay and we are so glad you and your BFF got some quality beach time in. Come back soon!
Katie
Stayed Mar, 2024
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We had a great stay! Clean, tidy, and comfortable. Private access to the beach was clutch! Would absolutely stay again!

Host's response:

Thank you for the awesome review Katie! We agree, having private access to both the beach and bay is one of the highlights with this property. Please visit us again, we would love to host you.
Kelli
Stayed Mar, 2024
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This was the perfect retreat for a relaxing family beach vacation. The accommodations were clean, as described, and a quick walk across the street to private beach access where we spent the majority of our days. The pool was awesome as well! We would definitely recommend and hope to be back to Longboat Key someday.

Host's response:

Thank you so much for the 5-star review Kelli! We are thrilled you were able to have a wonderful beach vacation. We would love to host you are your family again.
Sharon
Stayed Mar, 2024
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Our Stay was positive with one drawback. The location was perfect with the condo situated with easy access to both the beach and the bay. The unit itself was clean and tidy. The kitchen and bathrooms appear to have been recently renovated with fresh tile, fresh paint and all appliances functioning well. The management company was very responsive to a minor issue we had. The one drawback was not one that could be easily remedied. During the refit, a choice was made to use a floating laminate floor installed without the use of adhesive or mechanical fasteners. This resulted in boards moving continuously underfoot. In areas of high traffic such as the hallway down to the kitchen, the boards would separate by up to 1/2 inch through the course of the day. This would require me to kick them back in place daily to avoid the sharp exposed edges. Overall, we loved the layout, location and responsiveness of the team, but would not return without the flooring issue resolved.

Host's response:

Thank you for the positive review Sharon! We are happy you enjoyed the location as we agree it is so close to both beach and bay. We appreciate you informing us about the flooring issue. We will make sure to address this immediately. We hope you will come back and visit again in the near future. The SkyRun Sarasota Team
Julie
Stayed Mar, 2024
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Very nice place

Really nice place. Very comfy beds. Lots of room. Recently renovated. Couldn't ask for more.

Host's response:

Thanks for the great review Julie! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay in Longboat Key. Please come back and visit soon. 
John
Stayed Feb, 2024
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Great area, pricey but worth it. Everything as listed plus a great pickleball court within a few steps.Had a request for hangers mid-week and were delivered within the hour. Needed a small consideration on move-out day, no problem. Would be happy to stay again when in Long Boat.

Host's response:

Thanks John for the 5-star review! Glad we could make your stay in Longboat Key memorable. Come visit again. The SkyRun Sarasota Team
Adamo
Stayed Jan, 2024
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Great location, beach was across the street and walking distance to restaurants. Kitchen was fully stocked with all amenities. Host was easy to get a hold of and helpful with any questions

Host's response:

Thank you so much for the great review Adamo! We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Please come back and visit soon 🙂 The SkyRun Team
Lee
Stayed Dec, 2023
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It was very easy to book the reservation and communication regarding the reservation was very welcoming.

Host's response:

Thank you for the positive review Lee! We hope you will come back and visit us again in paradise 🙂
Amy
Stayed Nov, 2023
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We loved our stay at Beach Castle #15. My family of 5 fit comfortably in the unit. The place was fully updated and very clean. It had all the amenities and some extra touches too. We loved coffee on the screened in porch with nice tropical foliage. We had good Wi-Fi for working, enjoyed the free Netflix, and took advantage of the free (shared) laundry room too which was so convenient. It is a short walk across the road to the spectacular LBK beach!! Plenty of chairs to enjoy the surf. Longboat Key is so beautiful and peaceful. Communication with the host was excellent. Thank you for a wonderful and affordable place to stay.

Host's response:

Thank you so much for the 5-star review, and appreciate your feedback! We are thrilled you enjoyed our little slice of heaven on Longboat Key. Please come back again.
Heather
Stayed Nov, 2023
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Great location on LBK!

Host's response:

Thanks Heather for the 5-star review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will come back and stay in the future. The SkyRun Sarasota Team
Barbara
Stayed Nov, 2023
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Hans was professional, friendly and went the extra mile to ensure are stay was fabulous.

Host's response:

Hi Barbara, Thank you so much for the great review! Hans and the team love to always give effort worthy of a 5-star review 🙂 Please come back and visit us in paradise soon.
Elizabeth
Stayed Oct, 2023
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Super clean and very comfortable bathrooms and bedrooms. Loved the two bedroom / two full bathrooms for our family of 4 (two adult kids) with a king and two double beds. Kitchen was fully equipped, kuerig and drip coffee. Comfy couch. Great screen room. Make a right out the door to a dock on the bay for the most amazing sunrise. Perfect for sunrise yoga. Make a left and cross street to amazing gulf beach and end day with an amazing sunset. October was perfect for weather and water temps. Highly recommend and will return. Amazing little shopping / restaurant areas in each direction (driving required). Didnt notice an amazing late night nightlife but that waant what we were looking for anyway.

Host's response:

Thank you so much for the 5-star review Elizabeth! We are thrilled you enjoyed one of our hidden gems on Longboat Key. We would love to host you again in the future. The SkyRun Sarasota Team
Ashley
Stayed Oct, 2023
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The beds were very comfortable! The condo was nicely decorated and worked out perfectly for our family of 4. There is a nook area in the bedroom with 2 beds that fit our pack-n-play perfectly. The beach is very private and peaceful. The dock area was nice to sit at. We saw tons of fish and birds.

Host's response:

Thank you so much for the 5-star review Ashley! We are so happy you enjoy our little slice of paradise on Longboat Key. Come back and visit, The SkyRun Sarasota Team
Jenny
Stayed Oct, 2023
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We loved our stay here. The host was so accommodating as we had to do a same day early check in. The place was clean and up to date. We did need to get extra toilet paper as not enough was supplied. The beach was super close, location was great. Walking distance to a plaza with restaurants and

Host's response:

Oh Jenny, thank you for your kind words. Rest assured we are investigating the TP issue...that should never be the case. So happy to hear that your vacation was salvaged and you had a great time with your family. Please contact us anytime we can help! Thank you from The SkyRun Sarasota Team!

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