| Document and Entity Information | 9 Months Ended | |
| Sep. 30, 2013 | Nov. 14, 2013 | |
| Document and Entity Information | ' | ' |
| Entity Registrant Name | 'CASTLE GROUP INC | ' |
| Document Type | '10-Q | ' |
| Document Period End Date | 30-Sep-13 | ' |
| Amendment Flag | 'false | ' |
| Entity Central Index Key | '0000918543 | ' |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | '--12-31 | ' |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | ' | 10,026,392 |
| Entity Filer Category | 'Smaller Reporting Company | ' |
| Entity Current Reporting Status | 'Yes | ' |
| Entity Voluntary Filers | 'No | ' |
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | 'No | ' |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | '2013 | ' |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | 'Q3 | ' |
| THE CASTLE GROUP INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 & DECEMBER 31, 2012 UNAUDITED (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
| Current Assets | ' | ' |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $505,078 | $781,662 |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for bad debts | 2,455,229 | 2,047,772 |
| Deferred tax asset, current | 431,000 | 431,000 |
| Note receivable, current portion | 25,000 | 40,000 |
| Prepaids and other current assets | 408,916 | 298,429 |
| Total Current Assets | 3,825,223 | 3,598,863 |
| Property plant & equipment, net | 7,293,830 | 7,380,379 |
| Goodwill | 54,726 | 54,726 |
| Deposits and other assets | 225,764 | 242,259 |
| Note receivable | 188,825 | 185,000 |
| Investment in limited liability company | 481,480 | 459,705 |
| Deferred tax asset | 972,337 | 1,069,695 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 13,042,185 | 12,990,627 |
| Current Liabilities | ' | ' |
| Accounts payable | 2,454,516 | 2,665,431 |
| Payable to related parties | 79,148 | 112,681 |
| Deposits payable | 642,726 | 638,156 |
| Current portion of long term debt | 212,758 | 280,054 |
| Current portion of long term debt to related parties | 0 | 6,250 |
| Accrued salaries and wages | 1,545,299 | 1,213,839 |
| Accrued taxes | 25,912 | 67,770 |
| Other current liabilities | 48,421 | 18,514 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 5,008,780 | 5,002,695 |
| Non Current Liabilities | ' | ' |
| Long term debt, net of current portion | 4,232,661 | 4,496,447 |
| Notes payable to related parties, net of current portion | 117,316 | 132,421 |
| Other long term obligations, net | 3,469,123 | 3,443,494 |
| Total Non Current Liabilities | 7,819,100 | 8,072,362 |
| Total Liabilities | 12,827,880 | 13,075,057 |
| Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | ' | ' |
| Preferred stock, $100 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, 11,050 shares issued and outstanding in 2013 and 2012, respectively | 1,105,000 | 1,105,000 |
| Common stock, $.02 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 10,026,392 shares issued and outstanding in 2013 and 2012, respectively | 200,529 | 200,529 |
| Additional paid in capital | 4,574,004 | 4,423,984 |
| Retained deficit | -5,719,305 | -5,830,379 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 54,077 | 16,436 |
| Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | 214,305 | -84,430 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | $13,042,185 | $12,990,627 |
| THE CASTLE GROUP INC Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
| Statement of Financial Position | ' | ' |
| Preferred stock authorized | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Preferred stock par value | $100 | $100 |
| Preferred stock issued | 11,050 | 11,050 |
| Preferred stock outstanding | 11,050 | 11,050 |
| Common stock authorized | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 |
| Common stock par value | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| Common stock issued | 10,026,392 | 10,026,392 |
| Common stock outstanding | 10,026,392 | 10,026,392 |
| THE CASTLE GROUP INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 & 2012 UNAUDITED (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
| Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | |
| Revenues | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Revenue attributed from properties | $3,153,178 | $2,888,388 | $9,119,549 | $8,824,777 |
| Management & Service | 2,905,098 | 2,682,844 | 8,958,409 | 8,114,998 |
| Other Revenue | 100 | 300 | 29,067 | 922 |
| Total Revenues | 6,058,376 | 5,571,532 | 18,107,025 | 16,940,697 |
| Operating Expenses | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Attributed property expenses | 2,858,516 | 2,600,889 | 8,195,635 | 7,851,523 |
| Payroll and office expenses | 2,899,101 | 2,681,600 | 8,863,411 | 8,204,959 |
| Administrative and general | 107,273 | 92,830 | 388,167 | 355,613 |
| Depreciation | 55,944 | 56,242 | 166,049 | 169,445 |
| Total Operating Expense | 5,920,834 | 5,431,561 | 17,613,262 | 16,581,540 |
| Operating Income | 137,542 | 139,971 | 493,763 | 359,157 |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss) | -219,735 | -142,008 | -25,629 | -234,860 |
| Investment income | 0 | 28,000 | 37,000 | 159,145 |
| Gain on sale of investment and contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 395,000 |
| Interest Expense | -92,209 | -97,302 | -284,799 | -287,304 |
| Income (Loss) before taxes | -174,402 | -71,339 | 220,335 | 391,138 |
| Income tax provision | -18,139 | -33,862 | -109,261 | -256,829 |
| Net Income (Loss) | -192,541 | -105,201 | 111,074 | 134,309 |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 200,445 | 115,215 | 37,641 | 195,892 |
| Total Comprehensive Income | $7,904 | $10,014 | $148,715 | $330,201 |
| Earnings Per Share Basic | ($0.02) | ($0.01) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| Earnings Per Share Diluted | ($0.02) | ($0.01) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| Weighted Average Shares Basic | 10,026,392 | 10,026,392 | 10,026,392 | 10,026,392 |
| Weighted Average Shares Diluted | 10,026,392 | 10,026,392 | 10,026,392 | 10,026,392 |
| THE CASTLE GROUP INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 & 2012 UNAUDITED (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | |
| Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | |
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ' | ' |
| Net income | $111,074 | $134,309 |
| Depreciation expense | 166,048 | 169,445 |
| Non cash interest expense | 150,020 | 0 |
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss on guarantor obligation | 25,629 | 234,860 |
| Income from investment | -21,775 | -159,143 |
| Deferred taxes | 97,358 | 256,829 |
| (Increase) decrease in Accounts receivable | -507,234 | 50,305 |
| (Increase) decrease in Other current assets | -109,532 | -188,543 |
| (Increase) decrease in Customer advance deposits | 4,223 | 86,629 |
| (Increase) decrease in Notes Receivable | 11,175 | -225,000 |
| (Increase) decrease in Deposits and other assets | 17,932 | -215,740 |
| Increase (decrease) in Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 186,757 | -359,745 |
| Net Change From Operating Activities | 131,675 | -215,794 |
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ' | ' |
| Purchase of assets | -26,155 | -8,229 |
| Sale of ownership in hotel | 0 | 180,000 |
| Net Change from Investing Activities | -26,155 | 171,771 |
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ' | ' |
| Proceeds from notes | 0 | 150,000 |
| Payments on notes to related parties | -3,011 | -4,686 |
| Payments on notes | -381,331 | -577,735 |
| Net Change from Financing Activities | -384,342 | -432,421 |
| Effect of foreign currency exchange rate on changes in cash and cash equivalents | 2,238 | 1,398 |
| Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents | -276,584 | -475,046 |
| Beginning Balance | 781,662 | 710,487 |
| Ending Balance | 505,078 | 235,441 |
| Supplementary Information | ' | ' |
| Cash Paid for Interest | -125,980 | -277,962 |
| Cash Paid for Income Taxes | ($11,903) | $0 |
| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 9 Months Ended |
| Sep. 30, 2013 | |
| Notes | ' |
| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | ' |
| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | |
| Organization | |
| The Castle Group, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah on August 21, 1981. The Castle Group, Inc. operates in the hotel and resort management industry in the State of Hawaii and in New Zealand under the trade name “Castle Resorts and Hotels.” The accounting and reporting policies of The Castle Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “Castle”) conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and practices within the hotel and resort management industry. | |
| Principles of Consolidation | |
| The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of The Castle Group, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Hawaii Reservations Center Corp., HPR Advertising, Inc., Castle Resorts & Hotels, Inc., Castle Resorts & Hotels Thailand Ltd., NZ Castle Resorts and Hotels Limited (a New Zealand Corporation), and NZ Castle Resorts and Hotels’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Mocles Holdings Limited (a New Zealand Corporation). All significant inter-company transactions have been eliminated in the condensed consolidated financial statements. | |
| Note 1 Basis of Presentation | |
| The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. In the opinion of management, the accompanying interim financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation. The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013, are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full-year period as the tourism industry that the Company relies on is highly seasonal. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in Castle’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. | |
| Revenue Recognition | |
| The Company recognizes revenue from the management of resort properties according to terms of its various management contracts. | |
| The Company has two basic types of agreements, a “Gross Contract” and a “Net Contract”. | |
| Under a “Gross Contract” the Company records revenue which is based on a percentage of the gross rental proceeds received from the rental of hotel or condominium units. The Company pays the remaining gross rental proceeds to the owner of the rental unit. The Company only records the difference between the gross rental proceeds and the amount paid to the owner of the rental unit as “Revenue Attributed from Properties.” Under this arrangement, the Company is responsible for all of the operating expenses for the hotel or condominium unit. The Company records the expenses of operating the rental program at the property covered by the agreement. These expenses typically include housekeeping, food & beverage, maintenance, front desk, sales & marketing, advertising and all other operating costs at the property covered by the agreement and are recorded as “Attributed Property Expenses”. | |
| Under a “Net Contract”, the Company receives a management fee that is based on a percentage of the gross rental proceeds received from the rental of hotel or condominium units. Under this arrangement, the owner of the hotel or condominium unit is responsible for all of the operating expenses of the rental program covering the owner’s unit and in addition to the percentage of gross rental proceeds the Company typically receives an incentive management fee based on the net operating profit of the covered property. Additionally, we employ on-site personnel to provide services such as housekeeping, maintenance and administration to property owners under our management agreements and for such services the Company recognizes revenue in an amount equal to the expenses incurred. Revenues received under the net contract are recorded as Management and Service Income. Under a Net Contract, the Company does not record the operating expenses of the property covered by the agreement, other than the personnel costs mentioned above. | |
| The difference between the Gross and Net contracts is that under a Gross Contract, all expenses, and therefore the ownership of any profits or the covering of any operating loss, belong to and is the responsibility of the Company; under a Net Contract, all expenses, and therefore the ownership of any profits or the covering of any operating loss belong to and is the responsibility of the owner of the property. | |
| Under both types of agreements, revenues are recognized after services have been rendered. A liability is recognized for any deposits received for which services have not yet been rendered. | |
| Note 2 New Accounting Pronouncements | |
| From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. If not discussed, management believes that the impact of recently issued standards, which are not yet effective, will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption. |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain / Loss | 9 Months Ended |
| Sep. 30, 2013 | |
| Notes | ' |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain / Loss | ' |
| Note 3 Foreign Currency Transaction Gain / Loss | |
| As part of the Company’s purchase of real estate in New Zealand, the Company has guaranteed an amount of up to NZ$4,201,433 (US$3,018,000) to the seller of the real estate and the Company recorded this guaranty as “Other Long Term Obligations” on its balance sheet. The loan issued upon the purchase of the New Zealand real estate is payable in New Zealand dollars. Due to the fluctuations in the exchange rate of the New Zealand dollar against the US dollar, the obligation has been increased to US$3,469,123 at Swptember 30, 2013. For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded exchange losses of $219,735 and $142,008, respectively; for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded exchange losses of $25,629 and $234,860, respectively. These losses were offset by foreign currency translation adjustment gains of $200,445 and $115,215 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and gains of $37,641 and $195,892 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. | |
| Income Taxes | 9 Months Ended |
| Sep. 30, 2013 | |
| Notes | ' |
| Income Taxes | ' |
| Note 4 Income Taxes | |
| Income tax expense reflects the expense or benefit only on the Company’s domestic taxable income. Income tax expense and benefit from the Company’s foreign operations are not recognized as they have been fully reserved. |
| Equity-based Compensation | 9 Months Ended |
| Sep. 30, 2013 | |
| Notes | ' |
| Equity-based Compensation | ' |
| Note 5 Equity-Based Compensation | |
| None issued during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 or 2012. |
| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
| Sep. 30, 2013 | |
| Policies | ' |
| Organization | ' |
| Organization | |
| The Castle Group, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah on August 21, 1981. The Castle Group, Inc. operates in the hotel and resort management industry in the State of Hawaii and in New Zealand under the trade name “Castle Resorts and Hotels.” The accounting and reporting policies of The Castle Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “Castle”) conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and practices within the hotel and resort management industry. | |
| Principles of Consolidation | ' |
| Principles of Consolidation | |
| The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of The Castle Group, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Hawaii Reservations Center Corp., HPR Advertising, Inc., Castle Resorts & Hotels, Inc., Castle Resorts & Hotels Thailand Ltd., NZ Castle Resorts and Hotels Limited (a New Zealand Corporation), and NZ Castle Resorts and Hotels’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Mocles Holdings Limited (a New Zealand Corporation). All significant inter-company transactions have been eliminated in the condensed consolidated financial statements. | |
| Basis of Presentation | ' |
| Note 1 Basis of Presentation | |
| The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. In the opinion of management, the accompanying interim financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation. The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013, are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full-year period as the tourism industry that the Company relies on is highly seasonal. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in Castle’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. | |
| Revenue Recognition | ' |
| Revenue Recognition | |
| The Company recognizes revenue from the management of resort properties according to terms of its various management contracts. | |
| The Company has two basic types of agreements, a “Gross Contract” and a “Net Contract”. | |
| Under a “Gross Contract” the Company records revenue which is based on a percentage of the gross rental proceeds received from the rental of hotel or condominium units. The Company pays the remaining gross rental proceeds to the owner of the rental unit. The Company only records the difference between the gross rental proceeds and the amount paid to the owner of the rental unit as “Revenue Attributed from Properties.” Under this arrangement, the Company is responsible for all of the operating expenses for the hotel or condominium unit. The Company records the expenses of operating the rental program at the property covered by the agreement. These expenses typically include housekeeping, food & beverage, maintenance, front desk, sales & marketing, advertising and all other operating costs at the property covered by the agreement and are recorded as “Attributed Property Expenses”. | |
| Under a “Net Contract”, the Company receives a management fee that is based on a percentage of the gross rental proceeds received from the rental of hotel or condominium units. Under this arrangement, the owner of the hotel or condominium unit is responsible for all of the operating expenses of the rental program covering the owner’s unit and in addition to the percentage of gross rental proceeds the Company typically receives an incentive management fee based on the net operating profit of the covered property. Additionally, we employ on-site personnel to provide services such as housekeeping, maintenance and administration to property owners under our management agreements and for such services the Company recognizes revenue in an amount equal to the expenses incurred. Revenues received under the net contract are recorded as Management and Service Income. Under a Net Contract, the Company does not record the operating expenses of the property covered by the agreement, other than the personnel costs mentioned above. | |
| The difference between the Gross and Net contracts is that under a Gross Contract, all expenses, and therefore the ownership of any profits or the covering of any operating loss, belong to and is the responsibility of the Company; under a Net Contract, all expenses, and therefore the ownership of any profits or the covering of any operating loss belong to and is the responsibility of the owner of the property. | |
| Under both types of agreements, revenues are recognized after services have been rendered. A liability is recognized for any deposits received for which services have not yet been rendered. | |
| New Accounting Pronouncements | ' |
| Note 2 New Accounting Pronouncements | |
| From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. If not discussed, management believes that the impact of recently issued standards, which are not yet effective, will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption. |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain / Loss (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
| Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |
| Details | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| New Zealand real estate guaranty | $3,018,000 | ' | $3,018,000 | ' | ' |
| Other long term obligations, net | 3,469,123 | ' | 3,469,123 | ' | 3,443,494 |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss) | 219,735 | 142,008 | 25,629 | 234,860 | ' |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | $200,445 | $115,215 | $37,641 | $195,892 | ' |
