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Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA

Beachfront condo with kitchen and balcony

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Private Patio
Living Room
Living Room
Pool
Living Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Jewfish Key
  • Place, Coquina Beach
  • Place, IMG Academy
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)

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
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 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.



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 #252 Features: 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit in the Green Building with a direct pool view and a distant Gulf view from your private patio.



View: Pool/Gulf View



Bedding: 1 King, Futon



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

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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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 - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Cortez Beach - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • IMG Academy - 20 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shore Longboat Key - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Swordfish Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Star Fish Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA?

As of 12 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA on 13 Nov 2025 start from AU$521.66, 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 Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 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).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 100 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rusty h., Brandon fl

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

very nice beach and property. it was very lovely !

i cant say enough about how much we loved it there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

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

Key West bound

Nice & comfortable stay for our stop over to heading to the Keys
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

steve w.

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

Short stop vacation

Nice view, nice property. Right on the beach. Chairs provided. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Hidden paradise… shhhhhh don’t tell anyone else !!

Excellent experience in every way, thanks silver sands
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Louis F.

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

Right on a private beach

Our 2nd time. Excellent property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M R.

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

Birthday trip

The unit is nice. The beach and pool are fabulous! The bed is comfortable and the unit is quiet. The lady in the office is really great. No complaints or issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Silver sands longboat key

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: Excellent property. Very clean great location. Attentive staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
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8/10 Good

Ernest P.

Silver Sands Over iew

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: The facility as a whole was great. I don’t think I would pick the Barnum Bailey Room decor again. The room was quite dark.
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8/10 Good

Josh G.

Nice place and nice private beach.

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: Loves sitting on the huge screen porch with a great view. Room was nice and clean. Only complaint is we thought the bed was pretty worn out and uncomfortable other than that everything was wonderful. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Dino B.

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

Nice condo that overlooks the pool, and beyond, the Gulf.

Great condo, 2nd floor unit. We were there for the weekend to attend a wedding and this unit was fine for what we needed. The balcony is screened, overlooking the pool and the Gulf, which is only a few steps away. We had a problem with a slow shower drain, and let the property manager (who was very friendly) know when we checked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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6/10 Okay

Scott B.

Room 252 May 2024 Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love Silver Sands Resort, We have always stayed there in the past and will continue to book our Vacation there. The Room wasn't as clean as in the past. The tub was dirty and there was sand on the floors.

8/10 Good

Mory C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Holiday vacation

It’s the first time we stayed in this unit, we’ve stayed at SS many many times, great place. It reads 4 can sleep in the unit but it will accommodate only 3 people. It has a king size bed and a futon -almost twin size. A couple cannot sleep in this futon. It has 2 rattan swing chairs which occupy most of the living room. I understand the ringling bros theme but a lighter color decor would be a better choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

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

Just what we needed

This property was great for a quick weekend getaway. Only issue was that about as soon as we got there my 3 year old shattered the glass on the living room coffee table. It was a loose sheet of non-tempered glass that he barely leaned on and it broke. Of course we feel responsible, but I consider this a safety issue with it not being secured or tempered. Otherwise the place was filled with cute decor that my kids loved! Pool and beach access were great. Would rent again and just remove the glass upon arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Kari B.

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

Dated but acceptable

Small but comfortable. Bed was comfortable and clean. AC was turned down and cool and room was very clean upon arrival. Ground clean. Beach accessories available and convenient. Shuffle board and putt putt were nice and accessories available for all. Pool was clean and accommodating. Cons..ceilings are low. Hit hands on ceiling fan several times taking off shirt. Couch futon definitely WOULD NOT be comfortable to sleep on. Sliding door hard to open and close due to rust I’m assuming. Fridge seems older and rusted in surface areas but worked perfectly fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Amber M., Citrus springs Fl

won't be picking room 252 again

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is about the 10th time we have stayed at silvdr sands and have never had an issue. Room 252 the first night putting our son in the tub the water wouldn't drain and used a plungerto get it to go down a huge wad of hair came out. The fold out sofa was in horrible condition stains on the cushions the bed was extremely difficult to pull out and put back in all this was brought to the attention of front desk. We won't be picking this room again
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6/10 Okay

Great View and location, but over priced for every thing else

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than 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: While the view is magnificent, the unit is very small and outdated. The Ringling Brothers wall art and furniture is disturbing and very outdated. We had to have the kitchen faucet replaced as it would not work correctly. Appliances are old and dirty. So much furniture in the bedroom makes it hard to maneuver around bed. Blinds on both bedroom window and doorway are broken and don't cover adequetly. Price is obviously for the view, which is great, but over priced in my opinion. Location is great while being able to walk to the beach without crossing main road. Manager is amazing, she was very accommodating, friendly and helpful.

6/10 Okay

Shawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The overall stay was fine. The beach and pool area were exactly as promised. The room had several issues that did take away from the overall experience. The largest issue was the bed. It was very uncomfortable and hard. The air conditioning worked but the humidity was very high in the rooms. The main living area was very cramped and the couch was also uncomfortable to sit on (springs could be felt).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

faith g.

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

Great view

This is a nice place to stay with a great view. It’s clean, fairly quiet. Parking was never a problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view and very clean! Could use some updating on the paint and decor. Not a very beachy feel but overall my husband and really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Rory B.

Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: We had multiple days of construction noise, but we understand the hurricanes have hit things hard in this area. It wasn't enjoyable how often and early the workers were on-site, including on Saturday. There were also multiple worker arguments we could hear throughout the days. We did enjoy the place and would return once construction is completed.

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Taste of Paradise

Great location and steps away from beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David C.

Weekend Getaway

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: Wife and I rented a 1 BR suite in Silver Sands Resort on Longboat Key. This is the second time we have stayed at this resort. We love the location and the proximity to the beach. My wife loves walking the beach and looking for seashells. One evening, we got to watch newly hatched sea turtles scrambling down the beach to the water. It was amazing! Room had everything we needed for a long weekend. I like to cook, so my only complaint was that the knives in the kitchen were as dull as butter knives. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Howard B.

So so

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: We stayed the end of march. The location was very close to amenities but you had to drive everywhere you wanted to go. There were not a lot of restaurants within close walking distance. The room we stayed although I appreciated the relevance to the circus we were kind of hoping for a little bit more beachy vibe. They could definitely use a little updating in that respect. I will have to say the bed was hard as a rock and the most uncomfortable one I've ever been on with any vrbo. The beach was amazing and the property manager was pretty knowledgeable about the area as well. We would probably come back and just choose a different unit in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Boxford, MA

Outstanding experience!

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: This property was absolutely incredible! The room was spacious and very clean, and the location was perfect for our trip. The staff were very friendly and personable and made our trip to Longboat key one we will not forget!

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