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2BR Beachfront Escape – Silver Sands #259 by RVA

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Living room
Bedroom
Bathroom
Bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2BR Beachfront Escape – Silver Sands #259 by RVA

RVA offers Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort. Located beachfront on beautiful Longboat Key, this resort offers all the amenities of a large hotel with 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 (located in the back closet) while breathing in the fresh saltwater 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 beachfront units.



Unit #259 Features: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit in the Orange Building



View: Gulf Front View



Bedding: 1 King, 2 Twins, 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 # 3190791
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 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 mountain biking and ecotours 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
  • ‪Bonefish Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cortez Clam Factory - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 2BR Beachfront Escape – Silver Sands #259 by RVA have a pool?

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

Is 2BR Beachfront Escape – Silver Sands #259 by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 2BR Beachfront Escape – Silver Sands #259 by RVA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2BR Beachfront Escape – Silver Sands #259 by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2BR Beachfront Escape – Silver Sands #259 by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2BR Beachfront Escape – Silver Sands #259 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

2086_Harold (need cc) H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent view of water right on the beach. Enjoyed the dolphins and pelicans. Very clean ! Loved the flowers on the table when we arrived.Would come again !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the excellent beachside view, the wildlife, and the cleanliness of the unit. We are also glad the flowers on arrival added a special touch to your stay. We would be happy to welcome you back anytime! RVA Resort Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful condo. Extremely clean and well organized, with everything you could need. Sparkling clean pool and property. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the cleanliness, organization, and amenities, as well as the pool and property. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate the recommendation. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I did think it was odd walking directly into a bedroom from outside, but other than that, we loved our stay. The unit was clean and the view could not be beat! Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2025
We understand how the direct bedroom entry can feel a bit unusual at first, and we’re glad it didn’t take away from your overall stay. It’s wonderful to hear that you loved the cleanliness and especially the view, that view is one of our favorite parts too! Thank you again for staying with us, and we’d love to host you again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Wonderful Condo on the Beach

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: The perfect location right on the beach. Everything about the stay was amazing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley M.

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

Beautiful oceanfront view

Easy access to both pool and beach with it only being ten steps away. We enjoyed this nice quiet area with polite neighbors during our stay. Plenty of room for the 5 of us and would highly recommend for anyone who is looking for an oceanfront place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2025
Thank you for the recommendation and stars. We would love to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Absolutely beautiful!

Loved it and already rebooked same condo for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2023
Thank you so much, Lisa! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay and look forward to having you back next year!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Well-kept and Great Location!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The property was well-kept. The kids loved the pool and of course the beach. It was nice having chairs and umbrellas to grab as we walked out to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond D.

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

Excellent

Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2023
Thank you, Raymond! We hope to have you again in the near future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

great.

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: weather was not good, but the place was very good
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 February 2024
Thank you for taking the time and leaving us a review! We would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the near future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara A.

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

Vacation Rental

Had a great time. Great location. Only problem was water does not drain well from master bathroom. It wasn’t a deal breaker. I would definitely recommend the place and stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2021
Thank you for the comments and feedback. A member of our team is looking into this. We would love to have you again sometime soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Heather K.

June 25'

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: This unit was very nice and accommodating for 5 people. We have stayed in other units on this property and this one is the best so far. The only thing I will say is it needs sprayed for bugs. Every time I used the sink there were roaches/palmetto bugs crawling out of the sprayer!! Also, usually when we stay here there are umbrellas and they were none. One of the reasons we stay so we don't have to bring/carry all that back and forth to room every day. Other than that this property is wonderful, quiet, close to food. We will always choose this property when we stay at LBK.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

K M.

Silver Sands LBK

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were totally underwhelmed with the property. As you open the front door you are faced with town beds! We were all adults, but I certainly wouldn’t want children staying in that room. Plus even as adults it was restricting. A very strange layout indeed. The accommodation was clean, the two staff we encountered were both great. The location is great, but that particular condo we would not return too.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kelley B.

My yearly vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: I love Silver Sands and we just had our third year here and have already booked for next year. Our condo was perfect on the beach to view the beautiful sunset. I was a little disappointed in the pool area. Thick oily film on the tile all the around the pool. Pool was full of sand and very little pool furniture ie: tables. Last year it was set up nicer. I understand there was some damage because of the hurricane, but some new tables with umbrellas would be nice. See you next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

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

Girls Weekend

We enjoyed our stay at the Silver Sands unit #259. When we finally got to our room it was not cool and we had no A/C the first night. They did get it fixed for the remainder of the stay. Did request some type of refund, but have not heard back from them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2020
We thank this guest for the comments and regretted the A/C issues. The guest was understanding and we appreciate that. A member of our Management Team has been in contact with this guest already regarding their requested refund. We look forward to having them again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Darlene W.

Silver Sands Girls' Week

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: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Unit 259. It is furnished thoughtfully, and everything we needed was provided. The views from the screen porch were amazing! The water is perfect, so clear and such a beautiful color of turquoise. We did not turn on the televisions all week. We will be back again next year! The only recommendation we could possibly make is the king size bed has a very firm/hard mattress. We would suggest adding a pillowtop topper, and that would make it just perfect!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

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

Amazing view!

My husband and I stayed at this condo for a week with our 2.5 year old and had the greatest time! you literally cannot get any closer to the beach or pool, talk about perfect location! The condo was so cute, very clean and the perfect amount of space. Everything was updated and the cleaning service was definitely a plus! The pool and pool are were much bigger than i imagined. The pool was nice and warm and my daughter loved playing in it everyday! Some things to note are that it is not walking distance to much so be prepared to drive to restaurants and bars, although everything is close by. We chose to stay in and grill out a couple of nights. Also, as the description says the condo opens into the guest bedroom. If you have adults staying in there is could be kind of weird having to go through their bedroom to get in or out. Overall, great place to stay at a great price@
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2021
Thank you for the comments and stars, your family was a delight to host.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

Unit 259 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: In many cases I tend to ignore a request for a review of a product or service. I cannot do that in the case of Unit 259 Silver Sands. The owners have put great thought into both making you feel welcome and providing what would be the needs of most people/ A welcoming card when you arrive is a nice touch. The view of the Gulf is of course the highlight. But more than that the owners spent time thinking what they would like if they were renting the place. This is my fourth time as Silver Sands and the people at the front desk are always helpful. IN this latest trip it is Margaret who did a great job helping when I needed assistance
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy V.

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

Great location, Very Relaxing Vacation!

We stayed at the condo in early May and had perfect weather. That location is fantastic. Condo offers a full view of the ocean and is only steps from the beautiful, uncrowded beach. Close to shopping and many wonderful restaurants. We love St Armand’s Circle. Condo itself was nice. Beautiful balcony. Although we did not cook, kitchen appear to be well stocked. Only odd thing was the entrance into the condo was through the second bedroom. This did not bother us and it was noted in the description of the rental unit. Beach chairs were available for guests to use. Beach umbrellas were also actually available in the condo unit itself, but they were in the back closet which we never opened until the last day of our stay. Instead we went and purchased an umbrella. Perhaps the owner should consider making that information known to the guests to save them, the expense of going out and purchasing their own umbrellas, only to find them later. They now have an extra umbrella as we left the one we purchased in the condo in the closet. Our only issue with the condo was that the property allows visitors to smoke on their patios. The people below us were smokers. Every night we would have to go inside and close our door until they finished smoking as the smoke all came up into our patio. Lucky for us, they did not smoke long, but if you are sensitive to smoke or just simply dislike it, this should be considered. My hope would be in the future that the condo association votes to make the entire property non-smoking or designate an area away from the actual units or people can go and have a cigarette. Other than the issue with the cigarettes, it was a lovely vacation - very relaxing in a fantastic area of Florida.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review, Nancy, we appreciate it! We added the location of the umbrellas in our unit description and are happy to hear that you had a great vacation. Also, we do have a resort, Beach Castle, that is implementing designated smoking areas effective on June 1st. Please check out our website to find a property that fits your accommodations. We would love to have you back in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

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

Great view and location

Beautiful view.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Fort Wayne, IN

Great time!

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: Couldn't have been better! #259 is the best place on the property!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jayne W.

We love it!

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 the perfect spot to see sunsets up close and personal. The pool is so warm and inviting. Our unit is clean and has everything we need for a perfect stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

Pedley family

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: Relaxing.Close to several activities.Comfortable and clean.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bruce b.

Relaxation on the Beach

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: Well-equipped. Clean. Comfortable. Excellent location. Great for two couples or a family.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Sherri J.

A little disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: We have been coming to LBK - Silver Sands for 35 years. This year, room was not stocked appropriately. Two rolls of TP for 6 people - small qty of towels and 2 garbage bags. If they are no longer going to service rooms, then stock the rooms. Someone should (at the very least) come by rooms and ask if you need TP, towels, garbage bags. Even when I walked to office, they said towels were not available (clean) - She did manage to find me two rolls of TP in the back of her office. Just really disappointed - When you pay $4500 for a week, you expect a little more. Chairs on the beach were nasty - broken, stained. Sad to see the place I love deteriorating. Will look elsewhere next year.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

tammie k.

A Nice 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: Nice clean property as described. Location is family friendly, quiet and nicely kept. Nice pool. Manager on site is very helpful. Had a very nice stay. Great view too. Groceries and shopping close by.

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