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Elegance Meets Ocean: Silver Sands 248-Your Longboat Key Dream Resort by RVA

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Very good

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Longboat Key, FL

Jewfish Key
Coquina Beach
‪7 min drive‬
IMG Academy
‪24 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Elegance Meets Ocean: Silver Sands 248-Your Longboat Key Dream 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 #248 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 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 #248 Features: 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit in the Orange Building. Includes views of both the pool and Gulf of Mexico from your private patio.

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

Property manager

RVA Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

On-site 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

About the area

Longboat Key

Located in Longboat Key, this condo is on the beach. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Coquina Beach and Lido Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

Longboat Key Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Cannons Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
Cortez Beach - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
IMG Academy - 24 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬8 min drive
‪Bonefish Grill - ‬14 min drive
‪Star Fish Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Elegance Meets Ocean: Silver Sands 248-Your Longboat Key Dream Resort by RVA have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Elegance Meets Ocean: Silver Sands 248-Your Longboat Key Dream Resort by RVA?

As of 10 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegance Meets Ocean: Silver Sands 248-Your Longboat Key Dream Resort by RVA on 11 Aug 2025 start from AU$680.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Elegance Meets Ocean: Silver Sands 248-Your Longboat Key Dream Resort by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegance Meets Ocean: Silver Sands 248-Your Longboat Key Dream Resort by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegance Meets Ocean: Silver Sands 248-Your Longboat Key Dream Resort by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegance Meets Ocean: Silver Sands 248-Your Longboat Key Dream Resort by RVA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Longboat Key Beaches and Cannons Marina. Coquina Beach and Bradenton Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.4

Very good

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

1 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and uncrowded beach

Low key and had everything we needed. Short drive to restaurants/bars and other activities.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

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6/10 Okay

Chase A.

25 July 2025

Great location but unit need attention!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fabulous location and great ocean front rental. However ants in the unit, pool bottom needs cleaning and gravel parking is less than desirable. Rust on appliances and mold in the bathroom. Shampoo and lotions are off brand and not great for the price of the unit.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie E., Tampa Florida USA

10 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, great amenities & beautiful beach

We will definitely stay here again in the near future. It was perfect for our family.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

19 Apr 2025

Longboat key reviee

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time and the condo was nice. Almost every thing was new. Guessing it was replaced with the storm. For guys that like big TVs this is your place.

10/10 Excellent

JASON M.

1 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to the beach

We loved how close the beach was to the property. Very quiet and safe. Would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

26 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

This is our second time staying at Silver Sands! We LOVE it! Great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonia D.

27 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Antonia

What a delightful days in paradise . Everything clean , the staff wonderful people . I cannot wait to come back .

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay F.

31 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we were looking for and more

The property was exactly how described and we were quite happy about how clean everything was. Just a very short walk and you are on the beach. The amenities were very good, beach chairs, umbrella provided. We would definitely come back and stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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10/10 Excellent

mike r.

29 June 2022

Day at the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean room. Pool area was great. And the private beach was wonderful

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

30 July 2020

Beautiful Beach

2/10 Terrible

Brendan Q.

5 Apr 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrible Customer Service

My wife and child became very sick and we were unable to travel. We requested to change the dates, which was denied, we then had to cancel and were not refunded any money. We were forced to spend 2,000 on a vacation that we did not take. Terrible customer service experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Jack G.

30 Mar 2022

Great location and private area

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our rooms were nice and clean. Had a kitchen and a little patio area. Room exits right to the pool and beach area. Very nice and relaxing place. Enjoyed it. The amenities were convenient and available. The staff is also very friendly and accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

16 July 2022

Wonderful!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute, comfortable, clean space on the most beautiful beach! Chairs were already in the beach ready to go! The screened porch was another great place for dinners and wine while listening to the waves crash! The pool was right outside the front door! Will be back!

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10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

4 May 2021

Quick getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I was recommended this place from a coworker of mine. He has been telling me for a while that I should stay here. I had high expectation from all that I hear. I have to say that it didn’t disappoint. Location location location. Steps from the sand.

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10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

21 Mar 2025

Great way to start the Spring

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4/10 Poor

Lesa O.

10 June 2024

Beautiful location but rentals need upgrades

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is lovely and the private beach is so beautiful. However, these units need some upgrades to the appliances and furniture. The coffee maker, toaster, blender, and kitchen utensils are ancient! The furniture is also very old and uncomfortable. Suggest a Keurig machine and a fridge that has an ice-maker.

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6/10 Okay

Mark S.

8 May 2024

A Little High Priced For What You Get

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Room size was good and the A/C blew cold. Water pressure was adequate and water was hot. Room had new appliances. Mattress needs replaced. Room always had a musty smell, think that's why the A/C unit was left in continuous fan mode. The room appearance was out dated and needed some attention. Best way to describe it, we will not be coming back. Parking sucked.

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8/10 Good

Charles D.

3 Apr 2024

Aniversary on the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beach & pool were awesome Nice to have beach chairs & umbrellas that are included in the price of the rental.Nice to have heated pool.Had first floor unit just steps from the pool & ⛱️ Beach.Nice to have private beach. Older units but we'll kept.Generous screened in patio. Table & 4 chairs & Drying rack for towels and swim suits.Plenty of fine dining restaurants near bye.mmm

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2/10 Terrible

Mary Ann B.

16 Feb 2024

Unhappy

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit was a disappointment. Dirty couch, dirty baseboards, worn out bathtub & sink area. Kitchen had hardly any dishes, silverware. The microwave was rusty.

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2/10 Terrible

Bahram G.

29 Jan 2024

Very disappointed and unhappy and miss informed about the place.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We paid for ocean front and our facility was not , place was old , bathroom and shower was rusty old water pressure was bad, refrigerator in kitchen was leaking inside and making our food wet, furnitures needed to be washed and cleaned they put a broken light in leaving room bed was noisy and uncomfortable we paid $300 per day for this trashy place We will never rent place from RVA again we found several cockroaches in the kitchen, bathroom and living room ( I took pictures of them)

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

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8/10 Good

Amy L.

15 Jan 2024

Silver Sands Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo is so close to the beach. They have a wonderful pool area as well. The condo is clean and met our needs. It was a bit outdated but fine enough.

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6/10 Okay

JOAN T.

19 Aug 2023

short stay at Long Boat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were disappointed in the poor cleaning of the rooms,especially the screened in porch which was very dirty. Also the air conditioning was out when we first got there, it was repaired shortly after we checked in, but went out again late Sunday afternoon. It was still not repaired when we checked out. We've been renting a room at Silver Sands for appox. 20 years sand this is the 1st time we've experienced these issues. We have recommended Silver Sands to many friends and family members over the years and hope they won't experience the same issues.

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10/10 Excellent

Noelle S.

15 Aug 2023

Great!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely love this place. We try and come at least once a year! Would defiantly recommend to anyone looking for a nice, clean and low key vacation.

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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

22 June 2023

A hidden gem!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you are looking for a quiet, older but very well kept place, this is it! Margaret was wonderful and did everything she could to help! The pool

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Pittsboro, IN

8 June 2023

Silver Sands #248

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Children

Events

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About the area

Longboat Key

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Very good

9.4/10

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

Quiet and uncrowded beach

Deb B.

6/10 Okay

Chase A.

Great location but unit need attention!

Chase A.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie E., Tampa Florida USA

Perfect location, great amenities & beautiful beach

Natalie E.

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

Longboat key reviee

Richard O.

10/10 Excellent

JASON M.

Close to the beach

JASON M.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Great!

Amanda B.

10/10 Excellent

Antonia D.

Antonia

Antonia D.

10/10 Excellent

Jay F.

Everything we were looking for and more

Jay F.

10/10 Excellent

mike r.

Day at the beach

mike r.