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Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA

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A wooden pathway leading to a beach with lush greenery on either side. - Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA (Longboat Key)
An aerial view of a beachfront hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and lush greenery. - Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA (Longboat Key)
A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a white stove, and a dining table with wicker chairs. - Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA (Longboat Key)
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of the outdoors. - Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA (Longboat Key)
A beachfront hotel with a sandy path leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. - Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA (Longboat Key)
At Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA, you can look forward to golfing on-site, laundry facilities and a gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$533
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct

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About this property

Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA

  • RVA features The Beach on Longboat Key. Savor warm Gulf breezes while resting lavishly in this Gulf-front condominium complex. New designs were created using South Beach flair, resulting in comfortably modern furnishings and decorations. Located directly on the beach, this resort features beautiful Gulf-front views, which means you are only steps from the white-sand beaches and placid turquoise waters and memorable sunsets that will have you daydreaming about your next beach vacation month after month. All units feature a full-size kitchen or kitchenette with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Whether you are traveling as a family, honeymooners, on business or just want a resort with the best accommodations Longboat Key has to offer, this is the resort for you.



    Accommodations: The Beach on Longboat Key is a relaxing, yet modern retreat located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, located mid-island on Longboat Key. Choose from our various unit styles including studio, hotel, one- and two-bedroom units. Enjoy all the amenities of home in these fully furnished condominiums including LCD, flat-screen TVs, full-sized kitchen or kitchenette with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, private patio or balcony (2 brdms only), dining area, and modern, yet beachy, décor.



    Limited Membership Privileges: Guests of The Beach on Longboat Key #101 will have temporary membership privileges at Cedars Tennis Resort located at 645 Cedars Court on Longboat Key. The limited temporary membership allows the guest access to fully-lit Har-Tru tennis and pickleball courts (after 1 p.m. daily and subject to availability), community bicycles, and Jr. Olympic heated swimming pool. The guest will also have access to the community fitness center.



    Resort Features: On-site Office, Heated Swimming Pool, Private Beach Access, Wireless Internet Access, Complimentary Chaise Lounge Chairs and Umbrellas, Fully Equipped Kitchens or Kitchenettes, Picnic Area, Designer Decorated Units, Complimentary Parking, Community Laundry Facilities (private washer/dryer available in select units), Outdoor Shower, Various Views



    Unit #101 Features: 1-bedroom+den, 2 bathroom unit including full-size kitchen, private patio, Gulf-front views, and a new 42 in. TV in the bedroom.



    View: Gulf View



    Bedding: 1 King, 1 Twin + Trundle, Sleeper Sofa

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Longboat Key, this condo is on the beach. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lido Beach and Bradenton Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling. Visit our Longboat Key travel guide
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Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • A coastal cityscape with a bridge, marina, and lush greenery.
    Longboat Key Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A sandy beach with palm trees, a clear blue sky, and a distant city skyline.
    Lido Beach
    12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • A lifeguard tower with an American flag, a green flag, and a signboard on a beach with people sunbathing and umbrellas.
    Siesta Key Beach
    35 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Shoppes of Bay Isles
    2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Longboat Key Public Tennis Center
    2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • RaceTrac
    23 min drive
  • McDonald's
    21 min drive
  • Anna Maria Oyster Bar
    24 min drive
  • The Old Salty Dog
    8 min drive
  • Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar
    23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA?

As of 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA on 3 Oct 2026 start from AU$533, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Longboat Key Beaches, Shoppes of Bay Isles and Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Lido Beach and Bradenton Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Drift & Dune – Longboat Beachfront #101 RVA Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 84 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in and out was easy, the pool and condo were great, and the location was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location right on the beach! Bit of a weird layout but who cares; had enough room to sleep 5 comfortably and absolutely beautiful scenery right out the backdoor!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
View was excellent. The unit was very worn. The bathrooms are desperately in need of, not cosmetic upgrade, but complete replacement!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The location of the condo was perfect. The beach was amazing. Everything was clean and made our stay easy and enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view.

Nice location. Comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exceeded expectations!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a very last-minute plan so little available so grabbed this at the last minute. Lovely accommodations, perfect location and more than we could have hoped for.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Experience at The Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pleasant on-site check-in and check-out experience. Unit 101 was clean and comfortable; the location is great - easy access to the pool and the beach is just a few steps further. The Beach is centrally located on the island - close to the grocery and dining. We'll be back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view, nice pool, excellent beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved the unit 101 at the beach for its location and layout for our family. We did have a broken dishwasher which didn't bother us as we usually use paper products on vacation. This is our second stay with RVA. Both times we reported maintenance needs. Neither were addressed during our stays.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Okay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was ok. It's a little dated, but served its purpose. All of the beds were very uncomfortable, and I even considered coming home early because of them. If they replaced the beds, I believe this place will get repeat customers. Otherwise, I don't think I'll come back. The nice things about it were beachfront and nicely heated pool.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very nice stay !

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable apartment right on a nice and quiet beach. Good parking facilities. Supermarket very close. Had a wonderful vacation.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Old and tired

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We lived the location of this unit, directly on the beach. However, the unit needed to be painted, deep cleaned, and updated. The dishwasher didn’t work well, the furniture was outdated in the main living area, and there were things that were sub-standard overall, like the lighting(not enough) and the water never got hot enough. The place needs to be refreshed. The bedroom was the best part of the unit, as the furniture had been updated and the mattress was comfortable. I wouldn’t rent this unit again, unless there are changes made.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great unit to stay in at The Beach!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The master bedroom is spacious-the king size bed VERY comfortable. Bed in den also very comfortable. 2 baths. 1shower one tub. Living area very nice, very clean, lanai spacious and private with easy access to pool. Kitchen had nice appliances and eat-in area. Easy access onto Gulf of Mexico Drive-lots of restaurants within a short drive-be sure to check out Lazy Lobster and go over bridge to Cortez-Seafood Shack-great food and prices-seafood super fresh. My husband and I would highly recommend The Beach!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beachtime923

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rental unit 101 was as promoted by the RVA site. Walking from the lanai to the pool deck took 5 steps through a dedicated gate. Access to the beautiful beach was a short walk further. This rental had all of the necessities covered. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beachfront rental in an excellent location, with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The main bed was very comfortable, and the setup works especially well for couples or families with two small children. For us, the second bedroom ended up functioning more as a middle space/changing room, which worked fine, though I do wish there had been a bit more clarity on the layout beforehand, as it’s more of a walk-through area between the living space and main bedroom with a trundle bed setup. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a nice ground floor unit. Easy in/out with luggage and right out to pool and beach. Had good outdoor furniture and the lounge chairs on the beach were an added bonus. Only slightly odd thing is that the door into the unit opens directly into bedroom. Didn’t bother us since we were all family. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location right on the beach! The unit was very clean and came equipped with everything we needed. We will stay there again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall nice stay. I’d rate the building as a three star level hotel. Beach view was obstructed by pool equipment, but the sky was big. I’m an Interior Designer so I notice such things more. But it is ON THE BEACH. The paint job wasn’t great on the walls. Rather sloppy. Missing shelf in primary bathroom. Oddly low mirror in secondary bathroom. No mirror at all in primary bedroom…could use a full length, or any really.
End unit did have extra light from side windows, which was nice.
Nice smaller building.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you - we love it there

Perfect for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

My husband and I stayed 3 nights, the room is clean and comfortable, nice kitchen, beautiful view and nice pool. Check in and out were a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property with beautiful beach

Nice property with a beautiful private beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Good Longboat beach comdo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great, other than not having black out curtains in the bedrooma. The property night lights and the lights next door were awful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Nice place. Small but great location to beach
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This experience was absolutely fantastic start to finish. The room was extremely clean and exactly what we wanted. Directly on the beach. And the staff we talked with were kind and helpful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Good times
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020