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Silver Sands #245A Resort by RVA

Beachfront apartment with kitchen and lanai

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Hotel Room
Hotel Room
Kitchenette
Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Longboat Key, FL
  • Place, Jewfish Key
  • Place, Coquina Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, IMG Academy
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Other Space 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Silver Sands #245A 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.



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 #245A Features: Hotel room in the Orange Building



Bedding: 1 Queen



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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Longboat Key

Located in Longboat Key, this apartment is on the beach. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Coquina Beach and Lido Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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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.) - 35 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 Silver Sands #245A Resort by RVA have a pool?

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

Is Silver Sands #245A Resort by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Silver Sands #245A Resort by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silver Sands #245A Resort by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Silver Sands #245A Resort by RVA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key apartment 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

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. 34 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P., Glenside, PA. USA

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

Cozy place

Room was clean, fun decor, and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcum S.

Liked: Check-in, location

Was over all a good place to stay. Price was a little steep for the room we received.

The view and ocean was wonderful.Room a little small for use,but over all pleased with stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marylou H.

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

Comfortable, clean room. Will book again

We loved everything about Silver Sands. The gentleman at the front office was extremely nice, helpful. Short walk onto the sand, beach chairs all set up on beach, umbrellas convenient to take, faucet to rinse feet after. The beach was quaint….not a lot of people, no crowds. Gorgeous sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Kamille

Liked: Amenities, communication
Property was on the beach with beach chairs and umbrellas provided. The unit could have been cleaner. The widow AC cooled the room but was loud and ran constantly. The staff were wonderful and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
245A was a nice size room for us. The shower and microwave were dirty. The shower head had hardly any pressure. The first morning we made coffee there was still coffee in it from the previous person.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They are still recovering a bit from the storms past but longboat is a great local get away and this little place was very quiet and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

Great Location and could not have asked for more!

Rating Details: 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: Couple getaway

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent location with beach access that was basically private. Very few people even on days when the public beach was super packed. The resort had umbrellas and wagons for use and it was only a few steps from our room to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie M.

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

Favorite location atea

This was a great unit. Had everything we needed. I just wish the bed was larger. We did not sleep well because of the bed size!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

donald m.

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

Great location

Location and facilities wer excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

Susie S.

Pleasant experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 location was great! The property was well maintained and the staff was friendly and helpful. The only issue was the bed was quite flimsy and uncomfortable. There were no chairs or table. The room was small as an efficiency, so I understand that but perhaps add 2 folding chairs and/or two folding trays. One of us had to sit on the bed to eat and the other sat on the chair and we had to use the counter as a table. Overall it was a great experience, just a minor inconvenience.

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne J.

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

Pleasant and quiet

Lovely property for a quiet stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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4/10 Poor

Debi B.

Location is excellent , room needs a few things to make it comfor

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: Wonderful location on LBK. Beach and water are beautiful! Pool area at resort is clean and basic and just steps from the beach. We were in one of the smaller motel like rooms. There are 3 main issues with this rooms 1.there is no sink to go with the kitchenette! You have to use the bathroom sink, which seemed quite unsanitary, we were glad we only booked 3 days due to this! 2. It is Very dark! Even if you open a window, no light ( the view is of hedgerows) 3. There is one chair in the room. The bed could be moved over several inches and a small table and chair could be added, which would have been very convenient. Overall I would stay at the resort again, but NOT in the motel type room. Front desk staff was very friendly and the resort was clean overall.
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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: This unit was spotless clean. Easy access on the first floor. And just steps to the sand. Everything was clean and it had everything I needed for a few days on the beach

10/10 Excellent

Martin g.

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

Not a one bedroom as advertised. A studio with one wooden chair

Great property Very clean People very friendly Advertised as a one bedroom. It was in fact a studio. Had one wooden chair in the room. To make coffee we had to use the bathroom to get water
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Great location. Nice folks.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Beautiful location. We enjoyed the property and plan to return next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Dede Y.

Christmas at Silver Sands

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 have been coming to Silver Sands for over 25 years and always love it. So nice to walk out on the beach so easily. Plus the north end of LBK has the best beaches.

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

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

Fantastic location

Beautiful little location to enjoy the sun and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

September 2023 stay in 245A

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: Nice room with everything needed for your stay. Love the decor, mermaid theme and bed was comfortable. There were enough towels for our stay and it was helpful to have beach towels provided. Room was clean and the AC worked well. Resort was clean and well kept. Pool was lovely and the rinse stations coming off of the beach were put to good use. It was helpful to have a wagon to bring luggage from the parking area to the room. I think that having chairs and umbrellas to use on the beach is wonderful and convenient, but the one recommendation would be to have someone take charge of them every day. At a previous resort we stayed at they were taken down to the beach every morning and set up with an umbrella and brought back in the evening. But here they are kept at the beach entrance and other visitors didn’t always put them back or remove their towels etc. Therefore there were sandy loungers laying wherever. Otherwise the beach was lovely. We would recommend this resort and room which is perfect for 2 people.
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8/10 Good

John B.

We Enjoyed It

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 rented unit 245A. Overall we enjoyed it. The room appeared to be recently updated. The paint looked fresh, the mattress was comfortable, and the furnishings looked good. The problem areas were the toaster was broken, one of the sliding shower doors wouldn’t slide due to black mildew buildup in the track, and the bedside table lamps both had loose lightbulb sockets that left the bulbs leaning sideways when the switch was turned.

8/10 Good

Rose Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I was a little nervous when I saw some of the recent reviews saying the room wasn’t clean, but honestly this place was so nice! It’s not a brand new resort or anything, but if you’re just looking for a relaxing stay at the beach, this place is perfect! One review said there was mold in the shower, there’s not…the grout is just a little discolored and older, but it’s perfectly fine. I will definitely go back and rebook this resort again someday. The pool was really nice and I love that they provide beach chairs, umbrellas, pool noodles, etc., it made relaxing by the water so much more comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William J.

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

Great Stay!

The vacation was very enjoyable and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Daisy F.

para mi fue super buena la estadía muchas gracias .

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: good

4/10 Poor

Maria A., Somers, New York

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely place, well situated. But needs to be deep cleaned.

The place was small, but perfect for us, the bathroom had mold in the shower and around the sink. I contacted the office and they told me to get some bleach and clean it myself, and that should take care of it. Will never stay there again.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

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