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Gulf Views – Silver Sands #259, Longboat Key by RVA

Beachfront condo with kitchen and balcony

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Living room
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Kitchen

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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

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
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gulf Views – Silver Sands #259, Longboat Key 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 #250 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 #250 Features: 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit in the Orange Building with direct Gulf Front views from your private patio.



View: Gulf Front 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. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Coquina Beach and Lido Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium 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 ecotours.
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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.) - 26 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 Gulf Views – Silver Sands #259, Longboat Key by RVA have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf Views – Silver Sands #259, Longboat Key by RVA?

As of 11 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf Views – Silver Sands #259, Longboat Key by RVA on 12 November 2025 start from NZ$654.49, 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 Gulf Views – Silver Sands #259, Longboat Key by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Views – Silver Sands #259, Longboat Key by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Views – Silver Sands #259, Longboat Key by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Views – Silver Sands #259, Longboat Key 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. 50 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April C.

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

Easy vaca

Older building but clean and maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Edward B.

Beautifully Decorated and Beautiful Scenery But a Couple Issues

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Spotless, beautiful, and as advertised in the pictures. The concrete steps & no elevator was really scary to us on the 2nd Flr. There's a bad mold problem in the bedroom. My wife's ear was bleeding, & she got a bad ear/sinus infection. Are de-humidifiers offered? We also wished more trolley stops nearby. Also, wished we had our list of cleaning duties alerted to us b4 we returned home from our 5 hour ride. Coffee for every day of our stay would have been nice, & that powdered creamer is poison if you read ingredients. Parking was good.
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Great getaway

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: Wonderful getaway at Silver sands!

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

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

Second time here, will do it again.

We like this location and the cleanliness provided by RVA. I don't have anything bad to say.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

A guest from New York, NY

Unit 250

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: it was fine, but unit 250 needs a better breakfast table and chairs. The gilded stools are horrible.
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Beautiful restful 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: We have stayed at Silver Sands for several years, and the front desk staff is always very friendly and helpful. The unit is immaculately clean, with beautiful, comfortable furnishings. The view is incredible. The only thing is that the beach chairs could use some cleaning/updating, as some are missing straps or dirty.
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie N., Hickory Corners, MI

Couldn't ask for more.

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 was our second stay at Silver Sands. It is the PERFECT location and setting on the gulf. The unit was newly renovated and very comfortable. Being on the second floor this time, the views were amazing. The steps were a little tough to navigate with luggage and such but we managed. The management are very responsive and great to deal with. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

susan p.

Liked: Check-in, location

Excellent view

Location and view of the ocean was excellent. The condo itself needs a little love. Walls need paint, cracks on the balcony and needed a cleaning. Balcony furniture and decor needs major update. The kitchen also needed way more supplies. Can opener that works, colander, spatula and baking dishes. The hair dryer was also super old and didn’t turn off unless it was unplugged.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
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6/10 Okay

Brian C.

July 4 weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My wife and I stayed for three nights Thur-Sun. First time at Silver Sands. Picked oceanfront unit and was willing to pay a premium to do so. All in, it was $460 per night. Our disappointment was the cleanliness of the unit as well as the patio furniture which needs to be removed and replaced since it is in severe disrepair. Dirty pots and pans, kitchen counters were not clean...The unit needs a deep cleaning to make it bring this type of price
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Portsmouth, RI

A peaceful week

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: My young adult daughters stayed here with us for a week and it was a wonderful place to stay. The beach and pool we’re great. We really enjoyed Cedars fitness and racquet sports across the street and found it a completely relaxing time. The unit itself is a gem. Newly updated and clean. The king size bed is very comfortable. There was one issue that was disappointing and didn’t seem to fit with the rest of the experience and that was the pull out sofa where my daughters slept. It was uncomfortable to sit in as a couch, well worn and stained. That would’ve been tolerable, but the pull out bed was really bad, they were actually extra cushions stuffed under the mattress to help. It was very uncomfortable and my girls said they would’ve preferred an air mattress. The place is so great if we go again we will just take an air mattress. Management and staff were fantastic.
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10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Perfect setting

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: Family of four, we stayed for 5 days and thoroughly enjoyed our trip we loved the room, and lived how close to the Gulf we were. Great view and screened patio protected is from mosquitos! Perfect! Thanks so much!

10/10 Excellent

Ruth N.

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

Awesome view

Very friendly at the front desk, supply beach towels, there are chairs but not a lot, we brought our own and glad we did. Pool is nice, porch was screened in which does distort view some. Overall, great stay and would come back. No elevator, that I noticed anyway, so if you aren’t great with stairs and carrying luggage up keep that in mind.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

John H.

Great View! Needs Upgrades!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very 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: Kitchen table is too high, not beg enough. Only two chairs which are very difficult to get in/out of. Kitchen supplies are really bad. Bed is too high as well. Great view but that's about all it has going for it.
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2/10 Terrible

Laurie M.

Cancelled due to hurricanes

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I called RVA on 10/2 to cancel this reservation due to Hurrican Helene, as we had no idea what condition the condo or for that matter, the island was in. I was told there would be no refund as I cancelled less than 2 weeks before our scheduled stay. I was offered a voucher good for one year, but requested it be extended to 18 months, as we are planning on returning in April of 2026. I was waiting for an answer as Hurricane Milton struck, doing further damage. I have not pursued the matter yet, as I know there are many recovery efforts happening. But I will ask again in the next couple of weeks. The ratings below only indicate that we did not stay for the week planned. Our many previous visits have been extraordinary, which is why we return and hope to again.
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

Peaceful and private

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 view and low traffic on the beach was amazing. Office was staffed on the weekend and it was nice to have that resource. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Michelle D.

Quick beach visit

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: Silver Sands looks exactly like the photos. Everything was clean. The only complaint I would have is that the shower curtain liner was dirty, which is so gross. A new liner should be put up after each guest. The bathroom looks new and was very clean except for the shower liner. The bed and pillow were ok. The kitchen is stocked with enough for a small family or a couple people. The view is perfect. It is a bit of a walk for someone that may not be in the best of shape to get to the room as it's located all the way in the back and up a flight of stairs. The pool looked great, unfortunately due to a tropical storm it was closed. Plenty of beach chairs available. I would return.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from PITTSBURGH, PA

Fantastic All Around

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: Silver Sands #250 is a hidden gem ~ a beautiful rental in a great location! The description was accurate and the unit was very clean. Superior appliances, plumbing fixtures and furnishings were utilized in the fresh remodel. The large screened in porch provided relaxing & spectacular views at any time of the day, but dinner & drinks while watching the beautiful sunsets was especially amazing! The pool was large, clean and surrounded by lounge chairs and tables with umbrellas. Silver Sands management and staff were friendly and helpful. We’ll definitely look into this specific unit on a return to Longboat Key!
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from PITTSBURGH, PA

Fantastic All Around

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: Silver Sands #250 is a hidden gem ~ a beautiful rental in a great location! The description was accurate and the unit was very clean. Superior appliances, plumbing fixtures and furnishings were utilized in the fresh remodel. The large screened in porch provided relaxing & spectacular views at any time of the day, but dinner & drinks while watching the beautiful sunsets was especially amazing! The pool was large, clean and surrounded by lounge chairs and tables with umbrellas. Silver Sands management and staff were friendly and helpful. We’ll definitely look into this specific unit on a return to Longboat Key!

10/10 Excellent

raul a.

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

Nice place

Right in front of the beach!!! The area is super nice just watch out for mosquitos at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Erik D.

Beautiful 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: Execed my expectations awesome place to stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Perfect beach getaway

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: Everything was perfect! The condo was clean and looked exactly like the pictures. The view is amazing! The resort was quiet and relaxing. Plenty of beach chairs and private beach. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect experience!

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

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

Awesome vacation!

Beautiful beach, great views from the balcony, we had a great stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

long boat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: always a nice place to stay. Traffic on Long Boat Key was worst Ive ever seen in trying to get on or off the island

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Silver Sands Bliss

Fabulous little spot. Quiet, great amenities and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adriana V.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: The unit was very nice. The kitchen was well stocked with all the cooking utensils. There was a small cooler which was an unexpected pleasant surprise. The location was great. The ocean was the backyard. The pool was bigger than I expected. I was very happy I found this at the last minute.

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