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Oceanfront 1BR Silver Sands Longboat Key-Your Gulf Escape #257 Resort by RVA
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Longboat Key, FL
- Jewfish Key
- Coquina Beach7 min drive
- IMG Academy24 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
Oceanfront 1BR Silver Sands Longboat Key-Your Gulf Escape #257 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 #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
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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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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center or LECOM Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking 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 - 23.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- 7-Eleven - 13 min drive
- Shore Longboat Key - 4 min drive
- Pesto Bistro & Wine Bar - 13 min drive
- Swordfish Grill - 11 min drive
- Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
28 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Melissa L.
23 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Melissa L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
12 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Location …beach front
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ginny L.
1 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach getaway
Ginny L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Annette P.
14 May 2017
Great place!!
Annette P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
8/10 Good
Rick Q.
31 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sun Coast gem!
Rick Q.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
eldris
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
eldris
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ginger Z.
5 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A hidden gem
Ginger Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amanda E., Florida
12 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Amanda E.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris M., Franklin MA
13 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy
Chris M.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bill B.
14 Mar 2019
I loved it
Bill B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Wendy J.
16 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
That mattress was very hard, not firm. Not to our liking but others may not mind.
Wendy J.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thomas S.
3 Apr 2017
Great Unit and View
Thomas S.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2017
8/10 Good
Gustino L.
26 Feb 2018
Clean. Easy to get to the beach. Great views from our balcony.
Gustino L.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
6/10 Okay
Wilfredo V.
18 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not the best stay
Wilfredo V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
4/10 Poor
Julie M.
3 Apr 2023
2023
Julie M.
8/10 Good
Jon V.
21 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not Gonna Blow You Away But A Solid Choice
Jon V.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Howard W.
27 Aug 2025
Howard W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Deborah B.
19 May 2025
Deborah B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Patricia R.
24 July 2024
Unit 257 Review
Patricia R.
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10/10 Excellent
Brian W.
1 June 2024
Great getaway
Brian W.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Thomas E.
6 May 2024
Sunshine time
Thomas E.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mike H.
19 Feb 2024
Wonderful time.
Mike H.
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10/10 Excellent
13 Dec 2023
Great location
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10/10 Excellent
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