Beach

800-921-GULF

941-879-9300

Your Luxury Property, Our Expert Management

Let us manage your Vacation Rental Property

We specialize in managing the rentals of properties along Longboat Key and Lido Key, including St Armand’s.   Call us today, so that we may assist you in mazimizing the rental income for your home. 

Marketing platform

Our system gets your property noticed quickly.

Our proven marketing strategy includes:

  • In-depth market analysis to optimize rental rates for maximum profit.
  • Engaging property listings that highlight your property’s unique charm.
  • Professional photography to showcase your property’s best features.
  • Extensive network partnerships to ensure maximum visibility.

Experienced Management

Rick Benninghove, CHA has over 35 years experience in Hospitality, with previous management positions in Hotels, Resorts, Condo/Hotels, Clubs and Vacation Rentals. , with the past 20 years, focused on the Sarasota Luxury market.

 

Focused Business Model

We are strictly a rental company focused on short and medium term rentals.  We do not do Annual rentals or real estate sales like many of the area competitors.  They treat Vacation rentals as an afterthought, whereas it is our only Focus. We succeed when you succeed. 

First in Class Guest engagement

Our guests are are our lifeline to success.  We have several practices to ensure our guests have an excellent stay and return to your home in the future. We have a very high retention rate.

Our proven guest engagement includes:

  • Welcoming each Guest with a personal card and amenity  to grow the relationship
  • Meeting our Guest for check-in to ensure their first impression is an amazing one.  Travel can cause anxiety and assisting the guest to be familiar with their surroundings ensures a happy stay.
  • Multiple inspection process We offer multiple layers of inspections to ensure the best stay for our guests and the best protection for our owners.  This includes our final inspection of the home within hours prior to the guest arriving. 
  • Waitlists for peak time periods allow us to build new relationships. We build profiles on our potential and existing guests to continue to assist them as new properties enter our program

Weekend and Evening Availability

Our business is open day, night and weekends.  Many rental agencies only take reservation Mon-Fri, but we find most potential guests are engaged in the evenings and on the weekends when they are concentrating on their next vacation. We capture more potential rentals based on this and take reservation call to 10 pm daily. 

Rent with no headaches

We handle every area of the rental so you can feel comfortable your home is being properly cared for.   We collect all funds from the guest prior to check-in.  We handle cleaning before and after their stay.  We manage any maintenance items that occur during their stay.  We provide you with an income statement and rentals proceeds monthly. We treat your home like our own. Contact us today.

Contact us with your Rental Management Inquiry - 800-921-GULF or 941-879-9300

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Host: Rick Benninghove

Discover your ideal vacation rental with www.floridagulfcoastvacationrentals.com. Specializing in monthly stays and longer, our dedicated team ensures a seamless experience from start to finish. From personalized check-ins to property orientations highlighting amenities, we’re committed to finding your perfect paradise retreat. Contact us today via call or email to begin your journey to Gulf Coast relaxation.”

Customer Reviews:

Dan and Cathy W:  We have just completed a one month tenancy at Beachplace 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.  

Sandy L:   Rick  Benninghove was responsive to all my needs be it small or large. He is impeccable, personable , and has excellent  communication skills with tenant. I would recommend Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals as my first choice in Florida.

Bruce B : You and Katie were so helpful throughout our stay.  We really appreciate all you did for us.

Dr Chris: My beach rental on longboat key Florida was and is perfect in every way and form. I would like to cite The exemplary service provided too me from Florida Gulf Coast Rentals is and has always been perfect and professional. Thanks again to the team at F.G.C.V.R and for treating me like family.

Mary: This was my first time renting from Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals, and it was a very positive experience.  Rick and Katie were there to greet me when I arrived. The apartment was very clean and well equipped and had beautiful gulf views. Rick helped me connect to the internet and helped me set-up my Roku, which was much appreciated.

 

We offer some of the most pristine Vacation Rental properties in the Sarasota area. Longboat Key is surrounded by water with the Gulf of Mexico along its 12 mile long beach and a backdrop to Sarasota Bay. Lido Key is another exciting barrier island which include beaches and St. Armand's Circle. All this and the convenience of nearby Sarasota with so much culture and arts to offer for the distinguished traveler and the explorer alike. 800-921-GULF. Reserve with Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals for concierge level services, personal check-in and quality rentals. Rentals include Private Homes, Beach Residences by Ritz Carlton, Beachplace, Longboat Key Club, The Pierre, The Promenade, Islands West, Seaplace, Longboat Harbour Towers and more.