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Silver Sands 1BR – Gulfside Comfort #255 by RVA

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Living Room
Dining Area
Dining Area
Dining Area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Longboat Key, FL
  • Place, Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannons Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Silver Sands 1BR – Gulfside Comfort #255 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 #255 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 #255 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

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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. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Coquina Beach and Bradenton Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cannons Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Coquina Beach - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Lido Beach - 12 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 34 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bonefish Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Star Fish Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Silver Sands 1BR – Gulfside Comfort #255 by RVA have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Silver Sands 1BR – Gulfside Comfort #255 by RVA?

As of 13 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Silver Sands 1BR – Gulfside Comfort #255 by RVA on 24 July 2026 start from AU$394, 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 Silver Sands 1BR – Gulfside Comfort #255 by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Silver Sands 1BR – Gulfside Comfort #255 by RVA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Silver Sands 1BR – Gulfside Comfort #255 by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silver Sands 1BR – Gulfside Comfort #255 by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Silver Sands 1BR – Gulfside Comfort #255 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. 59 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 86 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Great place

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: Beautiful beach, would stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location #1. Clean #2
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
Thank you for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate you choosing our property and are happy to hear you had a great stay. You’re welcome back anytime.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved our place!

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: Beautiful rental, nice and clean, close to the beach and very peaceful. Will be back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

First time staying in this area and really enjoyed the property. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thank you for reviewing us, Michelle, it means a lot to us. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with RVA, and we would love to have you back in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Great vacation spot

Clean, comfortable, and good location. Nice pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for the comments!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfort and Great Views

Property is quiet, restful and pool and gulf provide great views.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2024
Thank you for providing us a review of your recent stay with us. We are thrilled you had a wonderful stay and would love to have you back soon.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Zoey L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
I was not happy overall with my stay at ALL. The pool was closed for 4 days of our trip. On the last night we stayed we came across cockroaches in our room and I had called the manger and he was not helpful at all. I do not want to stay at a place that advertised a pool when it wasn’t open our whole stay. I do not appreciate nothing being done about having cockroaches in our room very gross.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2025
Thank you for your feedback, this has been sent to the Operations team for review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor H.

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

Wonderful weekend

We enjoyed our stay all things considered
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2024
Thank you for leaving us a review, we appreciate it. We are glad you had a nice stay and would love to have you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen K.

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

War super Urlaub

Super gute Location nice Lady at the Office Quiet and good room all wat we need short to the beach we will come back
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thank you for taking the time and leaving us a review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and we would love to have you back in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S.

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

Very well kept

Great location and very well kept.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb V.

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

good spot for easy beach access

It had most everything we needed, maybe could use a few more kitchen items, but we got by. The living room needs a better reading lamp, but the furniture was comfortable, and the TV setup was nice. The beach access is the best thing about this resort. The complex was pretty quiet, and the pool was never very busy.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Payne L.

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

Great getaway

Had an amazing weekend here! Really happy that they supplied umbrellas and chairs for the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2020
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren O.

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

Perfect location

Older but very nice and kept up
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2020
Thank you for the stars.
Verified

8/10 Good

Candace W.

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

Beach vacation

We absolutely loved how close this was to the beach! We could easily go for a walk on the beach or watch the sunset! Amazing!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2023
Thank you for taking the time and leaving us a review. We are thrilled you have a wonderful beach vacation and stay with RVA. We would love to have you back in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great location

This property is in a great location directly on the beach. AC went out in the middle of the stay, a technician was there within a few hours and got it fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us and hope to see you soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from Palmyra, MI

March vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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! Thank you for the little touches like the mini dish soap and a few coffee filters. Really appreciate the cleanliness as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence R.

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

Location - Location - Location !!

This was my second visit to Silver Sands, and anxious to return again. Staff was courteous and helpful, Beach was beautiful, and just out your door. Close proximity to Sarasota and St. Armands. Numerous fine restaurants within short distance. A bit dated, but enjoyed the quiet family atmosphere, and met many nice people at poolside.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2024
Thank you for taking the time and leaving us a review, we appreciate it. We are glad to have you back and are excited you enjoyed your stay. Providing a comfortable and enjoyable environment for our guests is our top priority, and your feedback affirms that we're on the right track. We would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Steps from the water

Leave your shoes inside and enjoy your vacation. Clean and friendly
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review. We are very happy that you had a wonderful time!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Ronda r.

too far away from all the action

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit was very smallThe bed was extremely uncomfortable Place needs to be updated it was just okay
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kayla R.

June 2025

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 love this place! It was our second year at River sands and it was just a perfect vacation. The views alone are worth it! The beach is only steps away and not crowded like the public beaches. We saw so many amazing things this year. Dolphins, crabs, a manatee and even a sea turtle! The pool and mini putt are a great break from the beach. Our only complaint is the pull out bed was quite rough to sleep on and the hot water had a musty smell. Overall we love it here and will return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Working from “home”

Working from home… Remotely. This place was perfect the Wi-Fi was strong, and in between meetings I dunked in the ocean. The staff was super nice when I checked in and the cleaning help is very nice when I left
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew B.

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

Great location

Pros: Location was great, right on beach. Nice pool, shuffleboard, mini golf. Cons: Unit was a bit dated, could use some new pillows and bedding. Refrigerator had water collecting in it, not a big deal and let staff know, but no one ever came to check on it. Overall a good stay at a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2020
Thank you for the feedback!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Great location and nice resort!

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 enjoyed our stay very much. I would highly recommend this unit. Very clean, great view from the condo, and our unit had everything we needed. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2022
Thank you for the comments.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Erica H.

Lovely getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Was a nice little condo. The front desk manager needs to care alittle more about customers!!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you for your comments, a member of our management team is looking into this.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie I.

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

Perfect location for us

We were looking for a nice beach getaway and this one didn’t disappoint. Super clean. Loved that beach chairs were provided and the beach wasn’t crowded at all. Also enjoyed the heated pool. We will be back. Only down side is the bed was extra firm. We will bring a mattress topper next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2022
Thank you for the comments.

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