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 #255S 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 #255S Features: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit in Orange Building. Includes views of both the pool and Gulf of Mexico from your private patio.
View: Pool/Gulf View
Bedding: 1 King, 1 Queen, 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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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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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 ecotours and cycling.
Longboat Key, FL
What's nearby
Longboat Key Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Cannons Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Lido Beach - 12 min drive - 15.3 km
IMG Academy - 19 min drive - 21.3 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 Relaxing 2BR Retreat-Silver Sands Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing 2BR Retreat-Silver Sands Resort?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing 2BR Retreat-Silver Sands Resort on 11 July 2026 start from AU$512, 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 Relaxing 2BR Retreat-Silver Sands Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Relaxing 2BR Retreat-Silver Sands Resort?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Relaxing 2BR Retreat-Silver Sands Resort?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relaxing 2BR Retreat-Silver Sands Resort?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Relaxing 2BR Retreat-Silver Sands Resort 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
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the pool. We also appreciate your comments regarding the condition of the property, as they help guide future updates and improvements. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
Wonderful stay. This is our second time and would love to keep coming back. Rooms are clean, location is perfect. It’s quiet and perfect!
Melia N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you for leaving us a review, we appreciate it. We are thrilled you had a wonderful getaway and stay with us! We would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
Wonderful place. Small & quaint. Very quiet. Would stay again.
Michelle L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thank you! We would love to have you back!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melanie R.
10 July 2025
Relaxing
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 rental was nice and clean. We’ve been coming to Silver Sands for over 20 years, we come yearly for a week. We love it. Office staff on property is nice and helpful.
View was beautiful great beach
Furniture in condo was old and chairs in lit hen were breaking and we worried about sitting on them otherwise everything else was great
Eileen N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2020
Thank you for the comments and suggestion, a member of our team is looking into them.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jessica T.
20 Oct 2020
Amazing!
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:
Great location! Clean and spacious unit. It has everything you need. Will come back!
Jessica T.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2020
Thank you, we would love to have you back!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Silvia M.
24 July 2020
4th of July 2020
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
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:
Nice but the room needs upgrades and repairs
Silvia M.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2020
Thank you for the comments.
Archival
8/10 Good
Jerry and Cathy H.
3 Feb 2016
Sisters getaway!
The rooms worked well for two sisters getting away for a few days. We each had our own bedroom and bathroom, but could still enjoy the linai together. We found the rooms to be clean, and the kitchen had all the necessary things we needed. It was just a few steps to the beach, and when the sliding glass door was open, we could hear the ocean, otherwise most of the time it was very quiet. This resort is in a good location to restaurants, and both Bradenton and Sarasota. There was some confusion with the bill when it was time to check-out, but after a couple days, we were able to get it worked out. Thank you for some much needed time away with my sister.
Jerry and Cathy H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2016
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carrie S.
27 June 2024
Longboat Key
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:
Very pleasant visit overall. Site manager was nice and helpful, the grounds were maintained and the rooms were clean. The pool and beach were great and we would definitely come back.
Carrie S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Thomas B.
6 May 2024
Cedar's Tennis Camp Seniors 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
see Room #239
Thomas B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David S.
21 Mar 2024
Silver Sands Reunion 2024
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:
My wife and I rendezvoused with my brother and his spouse at Silver Sands in early March. Our sister winters in Bradenton so we had a great family reunion. We had so much fun that we are retuning to Silver Sand in March 202!
David S.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Alfonso R.
7 Sept 2023
Horrible apartment conditions
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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 do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I have been to Silver sand other times and the apartment that I have rented has been in good condition, but this time it was horrible, all the furniture is in very poor condition, destroyed and poorly cared for, the kitchen utensils are extremely poor, the location property is great
Alfonso R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
THERESE M.
13 July 2023
LBK Birthday
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
Relaxing
THERESE M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Josh E.
28 Sept 2022
Family Vacation
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 would recommend Silver Sands to any of my friends. My family had a great stay here. The property was well maintained and in a great location on Longboat Key. Management on site was very helpful.
Josh E.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Riva, MD
18 Feb 2022
Great location for a family reunion
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 had an amazing time at Silver Sands. The property has so many amenities to offer. We loved our unit. It was perfect for our small family and allowed us to be close to our other family staying at the property. The beach and pool were amazing and all of the staff was so nice. We would definitely stay there again!!
A guest from Riva, MD
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Allan R.
7 July 2021
Great place,updates needed
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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 recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a wonderful location on the gulf with beautiful sunrise and unbelievable sunsets! Having been coming here for years with my family we have seen some decline in the overall up keep of the property.The house keeping after arrival can be non existent if you don't keep asking for service. The weekend crowd that rolls in with their groups of non paying (local friends/family) guests sometimes completely take over the pool area and make it very difficult to enjoy the pool and BBQ and can go late into the night with a lot of noise and sometimes a mess around the pool.The desk host is always helpful and seems to be doing as much as they can or allowed to when asked for things. The room is comfortable and you have privacy being on the second floor from your lania, views are great from this level.
Allan R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pamela B.
8 June 2021
Very nice clean condo
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:
Enjoyed getting away with the family to slow down and relax!
Pamela B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pamela B.
8 June 2021
Very nice clean condo
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:
Enjoyed getting away with the family to slow down and relax!
Great location and unit. Clean and so quiet. We wished we could have stayed longer.
Verified traveller
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2020
Thank you, come again soon for longer next time!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Oct 2020
Very clean
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:
It was very nice rooms very clean and good location for relaxing an beach beautiful Lady front desk very nice
RELAXING- Comfortable, clean and has everything you need and more. Not an overly crowded area or beach. The sand, water and beach area were awesome, free chairs and umbrellas a plus. Staff very friendly and attentive. We’ll be back again soon! Highly recommend the Blue Dolphin for breakfast or lunch, just down the road.
Therese M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2020
Thank you for the comments, and we agree Blue Dolphin Cafe is one of our favorite local spots!