On The Beach Casey Key

Funky throwback Florida beach motel. Has a bit of a spooky feel. The check in procedures are a bit off, i.e. there is nobody in the office and they leave your key in an envelope by the office door across the street. Solid accommodations for a night or two, any longer might be pushing the limits of comfort. Paper thin walls, as evidenced by the woman next door who, during the night, was attacked in some manner and was screaming, groaning, and… wait, never mind. The wall a/​c unit was pretty loud. Good thing we didn’t need to use it. Overall a decent place with a great location just yards from the beach.

An excellent beachfront getaway.
On The Beach is literally on the beach. The small cottage-​style rooms are within 200 feet of the ocean, but secluded behind palm trees, so neighboring properties do not distract.
The rooms themselves are very clean and modern. Simple, but just right. Every room has a fridge, microwave and «kitchen» sink, so it’s accommodating for an extended stay. Just note that the fridge is small, so groceries will need to be limited. The bed was very comfortable with tons of pillows. The walk-​in shower looked like it was brand new. Plenty of hot water and water pressure to clean off after a day on the beach.
To get to the beach, you walk down a short trail that’s surrounded by bushes and flowers. The sand is a mixture of white sand and shells. Lounge chairs are provided, in addition to beach towels. If you want a larger, busier beach, take a short walk south and you’ll end up at Nokomis Beach. Walk north and you can go for miles without seeing many people at all. That is also a great route if you are looking to collect shells. After your beach day is over, there is a small outdoor shower by the property to rinse off. Each room also has a couple of chairs outside, so you can air dry, if you prefer, before going back inside.
The staff (housekeeping and management) have relatively short hours, so you may need to contact the parent property (Bentley Boutique Hotel) to check-​in, or if you need other assistance outside of 10:30−5.
In terms of a value, find a deal through a 3^rd party booker or take advantage of an On The Beach special — either way, I doubt you will be able to find a better beach stay for such an affordable price.
The area itself is relatively quiet, but there are a few restaurants within 5 – 10 minutes. If you need heavier shopping, head north about 20 minutes to hit the city area. Siesta Key is also just over 30 minutes away, depending on traffic.
I highly recommend On The Beach and I’ll be back the next time I want a beach getaway!