The Beach on Longboat Key by RVA

#221 not as comfortable, modern, or clean as it should have been. We stayed in unit 221 in March 2023. Overall, we thought the place was overpriced because it wasn’t as comfortable, modern, or clean as it should have been. Some things were fine (the central air and the bathrooms) and many just weren’t up to par (stuffing and springs falling out of the one LR chair, none of the TVs has a decent picture (no HD?), kitchen stove has non-working burners and displays worn off, kitchen equipment is unpredictable - no potholders, for example). The balcony is half the size of the others on the 2nd floor, the on-site office was never staffed when we were there and the rental agent answered one but not the other of our emails, and the “complimentary” beach chairs, shared by all and not set aside for each unit, were broken and too few. We have rented at other places on this beautiful beach and never paid as much for as little.

Great view, nice beach, old units Very pricey, but second floor room has great beach and sunset views. I walk the beach a lot, and this one was pretty good,with good walking sand and not too many people or shells. Unit was fairly old, patio doors and screens barely worked, uncomfortable sofa and kitchen chairs tough to tolerate without extra cushions. It needs a good cleaning, as dust was accumulated on top of the fridge and under all furniture. The promised beach lounge chairs and umbrellas were the worst I’ve ever had in six or so Florida stays. Over half of the lounges disappeared mid week for restrapping and never reappeared, not even the next week. One couple hosting six others from off-property “reserved” four lounges thereafter, leaving only two for the other 12 units. The lounges left were somewhat saggy. The umbrellas were worse than ones I’d use in a sandbox at home, with only 3 or so poles to sink them onto the sand. The poles did not hold in sand. However, the property teases you with four other poles that corkscrewed into the sand, but would not hold the flimsy umbrellas due to differing pole diameters. Don’t depend on any cleaning or room assistance, except replacement towels and linens if you go ask for them and are lucky to find them in stock. If you want to remake your bed or clean the tub, go ahead, but they’ll charge for that or any other “mid-stay” service during your stay, as it’s not included in the $400 mandatory cleaning charge and admin fees. At least the unit had a broom and dustpan to daily sweep up the dust and sand that accumulates on the floors. For $400+ per night, I expected something better than just a good view and five minutes from room to beach.

Relaxing, clean and well maintained. We decided to take a trip close to home and found this resort. We booked a studio condo with a gulf balcony. We were on the 2nd level and found the room spotless at check in. The furnishings were modern and everything was in working condition. The TV was hard to figure out but we really didn't spent much time inside. The pool was clean and refreshing. The beach was quiet and not crowded at all. The resort was 10 minutes from St Armands Circle. We went for dinner and had a great time. I have already recommended this resort and we just got home today!

Nice quiet place My husband and I took a last minute trip and ended up at The Beach. We booked it as a hot rate hotel on Hotwire and could not have been more pleased. We received unit 111. Everything was clean and updated and quite spacious for a one bedroom. It was cool when we visited so we didn’t get to use the pool, but this unit was on the ground floor and very convenient to the pool area. This unit also had a stackable washer and dryer which was nice since we were there a week. The beach is so close and there were plenty of beach chairs. Every employee we encountered was nice and maid service was provided each day. We would definitely stay here again.

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE DO NOT BOOK!!! Manager sent two emails for confirmation and access info with two different codes for key. Lost one night of trip had to get hotel. Pool was listed as “heated”. Temp in pool was 67, manager said it was too cold to heat pool but neighboring resorts pool was 100 degrees. Toilet ran entire time, had to lift lid and adjust with each flush. Toilet was leaking! Bath mat so old it was yellow. Drawer in kitchen didn’t close. Comforter on bed cheap old and stuffing falling out. Manager horrible to work with. We wasted our hard earned vacation money!