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Oceanfront 1BR – Silver Sands #257 by RVA

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Lanai
Lanai
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Living Area
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Longboat Key Beaches
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
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪45 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

Oceanfront 1BR – Silver Sands #257 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

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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

Property # 3190787
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. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Longboat Key Beaches and Coquina 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. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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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 - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lido Beach - 26 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 55 min drive - 34.1 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
  • ‪Pork Belly's Eatery And Catering Co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cortez Clam Factory - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront 1BR – Silver Sands #257 by RVA have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront 1BR – Silver Sands #257 by RVA?

As of 2 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront 1BR – Silver Sands #257 by RVA on 20 Aug 2026 start from AU$585, 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 Oceanfront 1BR – Silver Sands #257 by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanfront 1BR – Silver Sands #257 by RVA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront 1BR – Silver Sands #257 by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront 1BR – Silver Sands #257 by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront 1BR – Silver Sands #257 by RVA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key condo building is steps from Longboat Key Beaches and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Coquina Beach. Bradenton Beach and Cannons Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kinsley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this unit at Silver Sands and will book again. The only complaint we had was that there was a need for new pillows.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear you loved your stay at Silver Sands and plan to book again. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the pillows. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall awesome vibes. Really smooth and easy check in process. AMAZING private beach access. Loved the pool space - it was super clean and family friendly. There were only two drawbacks. 1.) The pull out couch feels like it needs an upgraded mattress. The bar was poking through and really uncomfortable. Ended up just sleeping on top of the couch, which was fine. 2.) The place needed a good deep cleaning. Overall it felt "beach clean", like we weren't grossed out by any means... BUT there were a lot of dust bunnies around the base boards, cobwebs in the corners, and bathroom could have been bleached down. Overall those negative didn't detract too much from our stay, but I think those minor tweak would take this from a 4.5 to a true 5 plus star experience. Thanks, would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the smooth check-in process, private beach access, and the clean, family-friendly pool area. It is wonderful to know that these amenities helped make your stay enjoyable. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the sleeper sofa mattress and the overall cleanliness of the unit. Thank you for sharing these observations with us. We are glad the positives outweighed the concerns and that you would consider returning. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back again in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Blown away at location and amenities! Spent 20 yrs renting on AMI, no more......this is what AMI used to be. Laid back, family oriented. Brittany checked us in and was soo very friendly. Room was great, rented for myself, spouse, and 2 adult children and we had plenty of room. Only thing that was disconcerting was the adjoining room.......we heard EVERYTHING coming from under the door which connects to the bedrooms. We will book again, but stuff towels under that door to help with the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Z.

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

Great view! Great location!

I’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Thanks for vacationing with us! Hope to see you soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melissa L.

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

Great place to stay!

Very nice overall. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Thank you, Melissa. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and would be more than happy to have you back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Excellent Location …beach front

Very nice rooms Good management
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
So happy you enjoyed your vacation with us! Looking forward to your next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Thank you, we would love to have you again!
Archival

8/10 Good

Annette P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Great little spot!

This was a good little condo. The access to the pool and beach was fantastic. The pool is nothing fancy, but good for my kids because it was never too busy. The fridge had rust on the side but was clean inside. We enjoyed this spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2025
Thank you for the comments and feedback; we will share it with the homeowner for consideration.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Thanks for vacationing with us! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginny L.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time and leaving us a review, we appreciate it. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and had a wonderful beach vacation. We would love to have you back soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick Q.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of your recent stay with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience. We're delighted to know that you enjoyed our accommodations, amenities, and the overall atmosphere of our establishment and would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review, Amanda. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with RVA and would be more than happy to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sunshine Sunshine Sunshine

Great property and peaceful…..Gulf and pool were very enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review, we appreciate it! We are very happy to hear that you had a nice vacation and would love to have you back in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger Z.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2024
Thank you, Ginger, we appreciate it. We cannot wait to have you back!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Thank you for your kind words - we would love to welcome you back any time!
Verified

8/10 Good

eldris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Happy

Very Lovely Apartment
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Thank you so much, Chris, we appreciate it!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Great Unit and View

Unit, property, amenities, and view were great. Very nicely furnished. Bed was very confortable. Receptionist was very nice and helpful. Location to restaurants and shops was convenient, yet area by the unit was very peaceful. Hope to be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Thank you for the comments.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Thank you, Wendy! We appreciate you reviewing us and would love to have you back soon.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Thank you for the comments.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary S.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Thank you for leaving a review, Mary. We would love to have you back in the near future.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wilfredo V.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thank you for providing your feedback. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your stay and have passed along the information to our team. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location! Perfect sized complex (2 stories but no elevator), great pool, steps from the beach that is equipped with beach chairs. Parking was easy and never an issue. Units come with multiple beach towels so we didn’t have to pack them. Carts available to help load and unload. Our unit was OK. Size is fine for 2 people. Appreciated the updated appliances but the bathroom really needs to be updated as there is some mold on the tiles. We did see a large but dead cockroach a few days in by the bathroom. It would have been nice to have a luggage rack in a closet. The bed was pretty firm but not bad if you’re used to that. The couch was pretty comfy and long. We didn’t mind having a shared door to the unit next to us, which stayed locked, but it is not sound proof AT ALL. We heard every cough, conversation, phone noise, etc the entire time which kept us awake at times. Not ideal. The screened in porch overlooking the pool and partial ocean view was great as I worked remote from there for two days. Wifi worked well in room. The pool is big, goes to 8.5ft deep and is heated which was really nice. Overall the grounds were never really crowded. Definitely an older crowd. Lots of great restaurants in both directions. So many shells on the beach plus soft white powdery sand. Really enjoyed being close to Lido Key, Bradenton and Anna Maria. We will be back and try another unit with 2 bedrooms.
view from screened porch
old school putt putt
steps from the beach
building view from ocean
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the location, pool, beach access, and the convenience of beach chairs, towels, and carts. We appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the bathroom, luggage rack, and sound from the shared door. It is wonderful that you were able to enjoy the screened-in porch, pool, and nearby restaurants, and that your remote work went smoothly. We would be delighted to welcome you back to try one of our 2-bedroom units on your next visit! RVA Resort Vacations
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4/10 Poor

Julie M.

2023

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: Disappointed with the lack of housekeeping services. Guests should not have to take dirty towels to the office daily or strip bed at check out. Price increase for next year of 1,000 week is outrageous!

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