A memorable stay on the Gulf Coast
Your Review: We spent February and March at Beachplace with a frontal view of the Gulf. There were endless sunsets. All of them different. We knew Beachplace well since we had owned a unit there for about 20 years. We were familiar with the pools, the gym, the pickle ball courts and more. The unit was well-equipped, light and easy to feel at home in.
Dealing with Rick was easy. From the beginning with all of the paperwork, to receiving necessary information upon arrival. There were no problems. When we had a few minor technical glitches in the beginning of our stay Rick was there immediately with hands-on help to resolve the issues. He was knowledgeable, pleasant, reliable and easy to deal with.
We would strongly recommend staying at Beachplace and doing business with Rick.
We had a great time! Place was clean, great location with lots of things to see and do. We will definitely go back. Rick was very friendly and accommodating.
Our third time renting here ( after having owned for over 20 years). Beautiful apartment with great views and fully equipped.
Excellent help from Rick for whom nothing was too much trouble
Highly recommended.
I can't say enough wonderful things about this property! If I have to pick my favorite aspect of this AirBnb, it would have to be location. Only a block from Saint Armands Circle with all the restaurants, shopping and ice cream minutes from your front door. Walk from your front door in the other direction and you are on beautiful Lido beach. Another direction and you can kayak the mangrove tunnels. Quick drive over the bridge and you have a centralized location for Downtown Sarasota or pop over to Bradenton, Siesta Key and even Venice for dinner. This introvert/indoor family only spent our time outdoors and walking around the beautiful island. The house and property are the perfect size for a family vacation with children. Not too big to get overwhelmed with keeping tidy, but definitely not small and everyone has space. Hosts provided everything we needed for the household and plenty of equipment to take to the beach or on a quick bike ride! We are already making plans to make this our "summer spot" for years to come!!
This is a beautiful condo with an amazing view!! I was looking for a balcony with plenty of comfortable seats and space for my mother to enjoy the beach for her 90th birthday. It could not have been any better. She loved the view! My sisters and I had a wonderful weekend. This is the most beautiful condo and location I have ever found on my many trips to Florida. Rick was also very quick to answer my questions. The checkin/checkout process was so easy. Thank you!
As usual, Rick Benninghove and Florida Gulf Vacation Coast Rentals did their expected and awesome job for us. This was our 2nd rental of the unit and it is a great location and very nice amenities. BeachPlace is an awesome community, and we had very few minor items which Rick and the maintenance department handled expeditiously. The pool and beach are the best in the area. We highly recommend Rick and his company for any of your rental needs in this area.
House is tastefully remodeled, and decorated, you won’t be disappointed! Beds are comfy with cozy linens. Beach, and shops/restaurants are very walkable, as described in the listing. We really loved the integrated sound system and used it the entire time!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will definitely be back in the near future!
No worries when you’re on vacation! Rick Benninghove will help you find a rental and will respond promptly if anything in the rental isn’t working properly. Your comfort is his job. He’s a pleasure to work with!
This was our sixth year renting a unit through Rick and our first year at Beachplace. We could have not been more pleased. The unit had an excellent location, was clean and very well maintained. There were activities at the complex almost every day including the annual golf outing at the Longboat Key Club. We immediately signed a lease for next year and cannot wait to come back.
Richard W
01/31/2026
Property Details
Amazing luxury Beach View 2 bedroom condo
Amazing Sunset View Beach views from your balcony, living room, kitchen, dining room and bedroom in this Islands West Condo. This is a premier luxury location and the sunsets are breathtaking. You will love the beach views and fast Wi-Fi. Dining table, breakfast bar, open kitchen, wine fridge, well stocked kitchen, covered assigned parking space. Condo has a washer and dryer in condo. Remote controlled blinds in the bedrooms as well as ceiling fans.
The Islands West Clubhouse was just fully remodeled and is ultra modern. Start of the art fitness center, massive TV in lounge area, Pool Table, work areas and card/game area, Islands West is the ideal location on Longboat as it is located towards the Southern end of the island at the intersection of the Publix Shopping Center on the Gulf Side. Very convenient to shops and dining and just a short drive to St. Armand's Circle or Downtown Sarasota. Enjoy the Gulf front pool and spa, clubhouse, fitness center and on-premise tennis and pickle ball court.
This is a 3 month rental. Come and enjoy your time on Longboat Key. No pets allowed. Requires association application and approval. Beautiful condo and ready for your visit.
Available Jan 1 2027 - April 30 2027 You will love this property. King bed in Primary bedroom
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Amenities
Cleaning Protocols
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
Contactless check-in and checkout is available
Disinfectant is used when cleaning the property
Enhanced cleaning practices are used
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Entertainment
Satellite / Cable
Television
Features
Air Conditioning
Central Heat
Clothes Dryer
Elevator
Fitness Room / Equipment
Hair Dryer
Heating
Internet - Hi Speed
Internet - Wifi
Iron and Board
Linens Provided
Living Room
Parking
Telephone
Towels Provided
Washing Machine
Flexcation
Free wifi
Smart TV
Wifi Speed (500+ Mbps)
Kitchen
Coffee Maker
Cookware
Dining Area
Dining Room
Dining Spices
Dining Table
Dishes & Utensils
Dishwasher
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster
Local
Fitness Center
Hospital
Location
Beach
Beachfront
Waterfront
Outdoor
Balcony
Communal Pool
Heated Pool
Hot Tub
Safety
Deadbolt Lock
Emergency Exit Route
Fire Emergency Contact
Fire Extinguisher
Medical Emergency Contact
Police Emergency Contact
Smoke Detector
Sports
Tennis
Themes
Family
Luxury
Romantic
Availability
Policies
Cancellation Policy
Should the rental be canceled at least 90 days in advance of the arrival date, a full refund will be given. If the rental is canceled for any reason 89 – 61 days prior to arrival the 30% of Rental Revenue will be forfeited. If the rental is canceled 60 to 30 days prior to arrival, 50% of rental revenue will be forfeited and 29 to 0 days, 100% of rental revenue will be forfeited. Registration fee and any HOA fee is non-refundable.
Deposit Policy
An advance deposit of 30% is required at the time of confirmation.
Rick has a beautiful and peaceful condo overlooking spectacular views that never grow old. Our time there flew by and we were very sorry to leave. Rick is a wonderful host and truly made us feel like we were in our own home. Looking forward to returning next year.
We had a wonderful stay. The condo was very clean and modern. It had incredible views of the ocean. The kitchen was well stocked. The pool was always very warm. The beach was beautiful and never crowded. They set up umbrellas and chairs every day, which was very nice. The people who work at the complex are very warm and friendly. The host was also very friendly and responded quickly to any inquiries (though we didn't have many because everything went smoothly). Would definitely recommend staying here!
We loved this condo. It was well taken care of and had everything we needed. Beachplace was a great community with very nice staff and friendly guests to meet. Rick was very helpful along the way. The Beach was amazing and they set up our chairs every day for us! We can not wait to come back.
We have rented from Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals for the past two years and Rick has been very responsive, positive and extremely helpful when needed, which has not been that often! We would highly recommend using his organization for rentals.