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.
We have been coming to Beachplace for years and love all it has to offer. 3-304 is a great condo and our family loved it. Had everything you could ever need. Thanks to Rick for helping us throughout our stay. we look forward to our next visit.
We had an absolutely wonderful stay! From the moment we arrived, everything was smooth and welcoming. The space was spotless, beautifully decorated, and equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable visit. The host was outstanding: friendly, responsive, and truly attentive. They offered great local recommendations and clearly put a lot of care into making the stay enjoyable. The location was perfect as well—quiet, safe, and close to everything I wanted to explore. I would 100% stay here again and highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area. A fantastic experience from start to finish!
Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals is an outstanding company. The owner Rick does an incredible job with the scheduling, the communication, and all things customer service. He makes sure all of your needs are met from start to finish, and if there is ever any need to contact Rick during your stay, he is easily accessible.
The property (Beachplace building 3, unit 205) is an outstanding unit. It's clean and really close to the beach and the pool. It comes equipped with pretty much anything you need to enjoy your stay.
I have used Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals for many years, and will never use any other service. I'm so glad to have found Rick and his company!
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.
We just returned from a fun & relaxing vacation at this home right in the heart of beautiful Sarasota. Walk to the beach, restaurants. Home is very comfortable, clean, has every convenience. Host Rick is right on top of everything. I would call this a 'no worries' vaycay!
We enjoyed our time in Beachplace building 3, unit 304. Rick Benninghove gave us absolutely world class service on our one-month rental. He answered every phone call by the second ring, he took us to the property and spend plenty of time with us to make sure we were well taught in every aspect of living there, during the rental nothing we called about was ever too much trouble for him, and he kept every promise he made. I called several other agents about rental properties, and none were as responsive as Rick. I would not hesitate to go back to him again.
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!
My beach rental on longboat key Florida was and is perfect in every way and form. First I would like to cite The exemplary service provided too me from gulf coast rentals is and has always been perfect and professional. The second fact I would like to cite the location of the rentals I have been privileged to have had use of are always in a stunning area with breath taking views and top notch amenities . What else can I say except that Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals will always have my business and loyalty as a highly pleased customer.. Thanks again to the team at Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals and for treating me like family
Rick's place was just lovely - very clean, spacious and uncluttered. All amenities were top-notch! The kitchen was well stocked, making us feel like we were home. There were also plenty of linens - both bath and bed as well as pool towels. Rick was very accommodating in helping us get in early, he was proactive, warm, friendly and responsive. Couldn't ask for more!
Review from Airbnb Guest #336836
06/18/2026
Property Details
On the soft white sand beaches of Longboat Key, Beachplace offers 31 luxury acres. More beachfront than any other condo on Longboat Key. Resort Style Amenities within a spacious complex .
Beautiful beachfront unit on the 2nd floor with lake view and partial Gulf. This is a beautifully appointed 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with many modern upgrades. It just feels like home. It was decorated by Anne Folsom Smith. It has many custom features, including hand crafted furniture, unique kitchen backsplash and sliding stainless doors covering W/D. Completely renovated, with tile floors throughout, high ceilings with upgraded light fixtures, hurricane resistant floor-to-ceiling windows and modernized bathrooms. Kitchen boasts sleek cabinetry, custom granite countertops, high end appliances and built in ovens. Reimagined master, stone solid surfaced kitchen counters, unique wood high end cabinetry, exquisite window treatments. Beachplace is a gated condominium with a variety of amenities including a long stretch encompassing 1,450 linear feet of the soft white sand beach. Chairs and Umbrellas are available for use. It also has a large pool , clubhouse, fitness center and 3 tennis courts. Town requirements are a 30 day rental and rentals are on a calendar month basis. Off-season may allow mid-month to mid-month. Washer/Dryer in unit
Rental includes Cable tv, Wifi, parking, water and electric.
Managed by FGC Vacation Rentals
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
Books
Satellite / Cable
Stereo
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
Desk
Desk Chair
Free wifi
Smart TV
Wifi Speed (250+ Mbps)
Wifi Speed (500+ Mbps)
Kitchen
Coffee Maker
Cookware
Dining Area
Dining Room
Dining Table
Dishes & Utensils
Dishwasher
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster
Leisure
Boating
Local
Hospital
Location
Beach
Beach View
Outdoor
Balcony
Communal Pool
Deck/Patio
Gas Grill
Heated Pool
Hot Tub
Safety
Deadbolt Lock
Emergency Exit Route
Fire Emergency Contact
Fire Extinguisher
Medical Emergency Contact
Outdoor Lighting
Police Emergency Contact
Smoke Detector
Sports
Swimming
Tennis
Themes
Family
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.
Guest Reviews
5 out of 5 stars
Based on 4 reviews
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Recent reviews
Excellent Service and Hospitality
by Tom C
01/31/2026
5 out of 5 stars
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!
Great Condo
by Phyllis
03/01/2023
5 out of 5 stars
We loved our time here. The condo had everything we could desire and the property was amazing. They set up beach chairs and umbrellas for us daily. The pool was large and refreshing. Thank you Rick for taking great care of us.
Wonderful Stay at Beachplace Longboat Key
by Kate
12/31/2022
5 out of 5 stars
7-202 is a beautiful rental in a peaceful location close to the beach. We would like to mention that every detail and every corner of the interiors and exteriors are built with love and perfect taste. Happy to recommend this place, and looking forward to coming back.
Great holiday
by Maggie W
11/01/2022
5 out of 5 stars
This is a great property with outstanding views of the Gulf of Mexico and literally steps away from the superb beach. The apartment is fully renovated, beautifully decorated, clean and well stocked. We had all we needed for relaxing holiday. Master bedroom was spacious with huge walk in closet. We loved sitting out on the enclosed balcony listening to the ocean waves and watching awesome sunsets. If you like luxury accommodation on the beach, this is the place. We will definitely go back
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.
We have rented through Florida Gulf Coast for years and they are the best. Rick is incredibly attentive to every aspect of our stay each and every time we come to LBK BeachPlace. He makes sure our beach front accommodations are perfect every time.
Rick was outstanding as our rental agent! At all times he showed professionalism and great attention to detail throughout our tenancy. We have had him for a few weeks years and the quality of his service has been consistent. We would strongly recommend him to any potential tenants.
Dan and Cathy W
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.