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Silver Sands #257 Resort by RVA

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On the beach, beach umbrellas
Dining
A heated pool
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Longboat Key, FL
  • Cannons Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Jewfish Key
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Coquina Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Longboat Key

When you stay at this condo in Longboat Key, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. .This beach condo is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Lido Beach and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from St. Armands Circle.
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What's nearby

  • Cannons Marina - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jewfish Key - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Coquina Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cortez Beach - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • IMG Academy - 21 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bonefish Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Star Fish Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Silver Sands #257 Resort by RVA

RVA offers Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort. Located beach front on beautiful Longboat Key, this resort offers all the amenities of a large hotel with the privacy and seclusion that has Silver Sands guests returning each year. Relax on our private beach, walk on our soft white sand, take a dip in our heated beachside pool, or enjoy a complimentary chaise lounge and beach umbrella while breathing in the fresh salt-water air. Practice your golf game on our putting green or relax on our beautiful beach with your favorite novel. Wireless Internet access is available in the privacy of your individual unit, at the garden area or on the pool deck.



Limited Membership Privileges: Guests of Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort #257 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, fishing pier and Jr. Olympic heated swimming pool. The guest will also have access to the community fitness center.



Accommodations: Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort is a relaxing retreat located directly on the Gulf of Mexico on the northern-end of Longboat Key. Choose from our various unit styles including hotel rooms, one- and two-bedroom garden view units, and one- and two-bedroom beach front units.



Unit #257 Features: 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit in the Orange Building



View: Pool/Gulf View



Bedding: 1 King, Sleeper Sofa



Resort Features: On-Site Office, Wi-Fi Internet Access, Coin-Operated Washer/Dryer, Community Pool, Private Beach Access, Shuffleboard Courts, Putting Green, Private Lanai (certain units), Complimentary Parking, Designer Decorated Units, Fully-Equipped Kitchen or Kitchenette, BBQ Area
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private lanai. A kitchenette is outfitted with a microwave and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

RVA Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Marina 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)

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 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

Property is also known as

7538-173199

Silver Sands #257 Resort by RVA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jon V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not Gonna Blow You Away But A Solid Choice
First time vacationing to Longboat Key area. Very very happy we did! Great food, great bars/restaurants! Check out Guppy’s when you stay here!We stayed here in February of 2025 and the Red Tide situation was happening unfortunately. If you don’t know what that is, Google it. It could wreck a trip. But at Silver Sands, everything was fine! Beautiful pool and pool area with plenty of seating, tables, and umbrellas if needed. The beach area was very nice as well, and very close to the pool area and housing units. Plenty of chairs out by the beach as well! All in all the property itself was very well maintained and clean. Our unit was as advertised. Clean, well stocked with everything we needed. Comfy bed. And nice lanai overlooking the pool area. Few things to note:- Coffee pot is a Keurig so bring pods. - This unit is on the Second floor and there’s no elevator. - This unit had adjoining doors to the next door unit. Normally not a big deal but we could hear everything on the other side of the doors in the next door unit. And I’m sure they could hear us too. And by the way, the doors are in the master bedroom. - Televisions in the living area and bedroom. We never tried the tv in the bedroom but the one in the living area could use replacing. Picture and audio were fine. But there was that annoying green thin line from top to bottom across the screen telling you it’s about to die. This was a nice place for us. We would come back. Guppy’s, Sips, St Armand’s Circle,LoKey
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

eldris, miami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the tranquility and privacy of the beach But the path to the beach should be cleaner, lots of weeds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Wilfredo V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not the best stay
Already had submitted my review but to summarize the AC unit stopped cooling the night before we were checking out and the sofa bed needs replacing. It's in very bad shape and impossible to sleep in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny L., Gypsum, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach getaway
Water was beautiful aqua color and beach and condo very nice. Sunsets were awesome !! Staff was great with any help needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
A hidden gem
Super low key quiet place. Beach was beautiful and not crowded and goes for miles. The pool was warm and plenty of lounge chairs. Accommodations were clean and comfortable. The staff was very accommodating We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rick Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sun Coast gem!
This was our first trip to Longboat Key, Silver Sands did not disappoint, it was our best beach vaction in years, We'll be back...
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
The resort is not overly huge which makes for a less crowded and enjoyable time. Room was clean and we were just a stones throw from the beach. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Very nice overall. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
That mattress was very hard, not firm. Not to our liking but others may not mind.
Wished we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mary S., LaGrange, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely area
Place was very nice. Unfortunately, the red tide made it uncomfortable. Beach looked beautiful which is where we wanted to be but because of dead fish and terrible odor we were not able to sit in beach or walk on beach. Thank goodness for rec facility about half a mile away. We were able to enjoy that pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Franklin MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy
Very Lovely Apartment
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine Sunshine Sunshine
Great property and peaceful…..Gulf and pool were very enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great long weekend!
Property and unit 257 as advertised and Margaret in the office was super helpful!! Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen N., New Port Richey, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
What a Jewel!
Quaint property on Premier Longboat Key. Quiet, peaceful, wonderful views!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

TERESA R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for the Price
Inside of room was beautiful. Sliding door to patio could use an upgrade. Location was great right on beach and towels, chairs & umbrellas were available. However, not enough umbrellas so had to get out early to get one.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view! Great location!
I’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loren H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location …beach front
Very nice rooms Good management
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach
Comfortable room, friendly staff, great accommodations. The beach was great for swimming and not crowded (in mid-May). I would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous location
Loved it and would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
I loved it...but
I loved it, we changed rooms ( From 257 to 256) because we stayed a day longer because of the weather, but we checked out Monday which we didn't have to, we had 257 until Weds. at 11:00 we checked out because it was easier "we thought" we changed to 256 the bed in 257 was great I slept, but the bed in 256 was not comfortable at all. I couldn't sleep, its as if many people slept in it. It's not as firm as 257. They need to change it. Other than that we loved Longboat Key. We loved our stay. The girl in the office was very helpful. The place was Very Clean. Better than the pictures, 257 was awesome. Diane
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend getaway
The condo was very nice and clean. I really enjoyed the private beach and the time we went was very quite exactly what I was looking for. If there was anything I would change would be the parking. May i suggest assign parking spots. It rain something horrible with no where to unload luggage . The first 2 spots (CLOSEST TO THE CONDOS) should be a loading and unloading zone 15min. Thank you for the opportunity to spend time at your vacation spot. Michelle Jones
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

I loved it
Very nice unit with a wonderful balcony area that offers a great view of the pool and ocean. The pool was very nice and this property has excellent access to the beautiful beach and is only a few yards away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Gustino L.

Clean. Easy to get to the beach. Great views from our balcony.
One complaint: the vent in the bathroom is incredibly load. Consider a quieter vent or at least separate switches for vent and light.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Annette P., Evansville

Great place!!
Loved the condo and location ❤️ Walk out the door , down to the beach in a few seconds.. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017