We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful beach house. The home was exceptionally clean, spacious, and had plenty of storage, which made it easy to unpack and feel at home. The pool was a great size and perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach.
The location couldn't have been better. It was an easy walk to the beach, as well as shops, restaurants, and bars, so we rarely needed to drive. When we wanted to explore more, the trolley provided a quick and convenient ride to downtown Sarasota.
Rick was an outstanding host and property manager. He was always quick to answer our questions, easy to communicate with, and made sure everything was well taken care of throughout our stay.
Overall, this is a fantastic property in an excellent location with excellent management. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing beach getaway.
This was the 5th year we have rented this apartment. Rick greeted us upon arrival and assisted us with the luggage. The apartment was very clean and orderly. Rick was always available for any questions or concerns and extremely responsive. We have always enjoyed our stays using Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals and will continue to use them is future years.
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Longboat Key! Rick was very responsive and helpful making sure our stay was perfect. The condo was beautiful and the view was stunning! We would love to come back again.
We had a wonderful time in LBK and the Beachplace facility was as good as usual. We love the place for its friendlyness. The service provided by our provider was simply outstanding. I cannot say strongly enough the wonderful service provided by Rick. We rate it the very best possible. Thank you Rick for making our stay memorable and completely satisfying. Hank Orme
We really enjoyed Beachplace Bldg #3, Unit 205! We found the unit to be very clean, nicely decorated and comfortable. The unit had everything we needed.
The entire complex is kept up with on a daily basis. Rick was responsive to our inquiries and provided excellent service.
Lido Bliss was the perfect place for a girls getaway. We had the best time at this gorgeous home! There are beautiful views of the ocean and the city, easy access to the Beach Club across the street, every amenity you can think of, plus easy walkability to St. Armand's Circle. Perfection! We had the best, most relaxing time and are so happy to have stayed there. Thank you
"Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rental is an exceptional company providing outstanding service."
Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rental is an exceptional company providing outstanding service.
They are reliable..
Prompt communication..
Always available..
Property clean - thoughtful preparation..
Over 5 years my stays from booking to checkout were comfortable and stress free.
Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rental is the Best in South Florida.
This unit was spectacular as well.
Sandra L
We have just completed a one month tenancy at Beachplace, building 2, unit 402 on Longboat Key with Rick Benninghove as the agent for the owner. We found him at all times to be attentive to our every need and extremely professional in the management of his business. We would definitely rate him as a 5 on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.
Unit 301 in Building 3 at Beach Place. As usual, Rick did an outstanding getting the unit ready for us and attending to questions we had during our stay which were very few. The unit has a great view of the Gulf and the Pool area, very close to both and well worth the price we paid. We were able to check in a day early and also stayed an extra week which was handled by Rick in a very professional and timely manner. we highly recommend this location and also recommend using Rick and Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals for any rental arrangements in the future.
jim B
05/09/2025
Property Details
Amazing Direct Beach View 2 bedroom condo in a luxury setting,
Amazing Direct Beach views from your balcony, living room, kitchen, dining room and bedroom in this Islands West Condo. The sunsets are breathtaking. You will love the beach views and fast Wi-Fi. This is a luxury rental. Condo has a single unit washer/dryer in one. There is a 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 courts. Make your reservation today and start relaxing on the tranquil Beach that Longboat Key is so desired for. Take leisurely walks along the beach and enjoy the natural setting.
This is a 3 month rental. Come and enjoy your time on Longboat Key. No pets allowed. Requires association application and approval. Recently refurnished condo. Balcony furniture will be in place for time of rental.
You will love this property. King bed in Primary bedroom
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
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
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
Wifi Speed (500+ Mbps)
Kitchen
Coffee Maker
Cookware
Dining Area
Dishes & Utensils
Dishwasher
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster
Local
Fitness Center
Hospital
Location
Beach
Beachfront
Outdoor
Balcony
Communal Pool
Heated Pool
Safety
Police Emergency Contact
Sports
Tennis
Themes
Family
Luxury
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.
My family spent December 2024 at Beachplace in Longboat Key. The place was great. Bravo to the team at Beachplace for repairing the damage from the two recent hurricanes. Many of the other buildings on the Key were not so lucky.
The unit was recently updated and very well appointed. Our stay was wonderful. I would highly recommend Rick and his team at Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals.
Perfect vacation house. Exactly as described. Absolutely no complaints. Location is amazing. House is wonderful! Well stocked and so clean. Pool right outside your door was great with all the privacy you could ask for.