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Your Gulf Front Escape: Silver Sands 252-Perfect Longboat Key Retreat, by RVA

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A heated pool
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, stereo, offices
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Your Gulf Front Escape: Silver Sands 252-Perfect Longboat Key Retreat, 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 #252 Features: 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit in the Green Building with a direct pool view and a distant Gulf view from your private patio.



View: Pool/Gulf View



Bedding: 1 King, Futon



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

Property manager

RVA Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

7538-173190

About the area

Map
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 - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bonefish Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Star Fish Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Your Gulf Front Escape: Silver Sands 252-Perfect Longboat Key Retreat, by RVA have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Your Gulf Front Escape: Silver Sands 252-Perfect Longboat Key Retreat, by RVA?

As of Aug 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your Gulf Front Escape: Silver Sands 252-Perfect Longboat Key Retreat, by RVA on Aug 21, 2025 start from CA $288.46, excluding 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 Your Gulf Front Escape: Silver Sands 252-Perfect Longboat Key Retreat, by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Gulf Front Escape: Silver Sands 252-Perfect Longboat Key Retreat, by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Gulf Front Escape: Silver Sands 252-Perfect Longboat Key Retreat, by RVA?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your Gulf Front Escape: Silver Sands 252-Perfect Longboat Key Retreat, 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 mi (5 km).

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Your Gulf Front Escape: Silver Sands 252-Perfect Longboat Key Retreat, by RVA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love this beach area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

rusty h., Brandon fl

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

very nice beach and property. it was very lovely !

i cant say enough about how much we loved it there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

RENATO P.

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

Great place ! Beautiful water!

Very clean Check in was awesome with Margaret ! Looking forward to going again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

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

Longboat Key

Wonderful property and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

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

Key West bound

Nice & comfortable stay for our stop over to heading to the Keys
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ted F.

Great place with great view!

Nice condo in a great location! Great beach access! Daily maid service is a plus!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

JoLynn W.

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

Great location and very clean!

Easy access to the beach. Entire facility was clean and well taken care of. Location was great for a quiet getaway. Loved that it was away from the packed beaches but a short and easy drive to St. Armond’s Circle one way and Bradenton Beach the other way. Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve w.

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

Short stop vacation

Nice view, nice property. Right on the beach. Chairs provided. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Hidden paradise… shhhhhh don’t tell anyone else !!

Excellent experience in every way, thanks silver sands
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Louis F.

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

Right on a private beach

Our 2nd time. Excellent property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Excellent customer service from the front desk.

Would definitely stay again. Planning to return with additional family. Very clean and the grounds were kept immaculate. Definitely a great place to stay. The pool and the area around it was very well kept. Can’t say enough. Very happy with the stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

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

We love this place and enjoy our time there a great deal!

We had a great experience in renting this condo. Everything went better than expected. From check in to cleaning crew!
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10/10 Excellent

Carisa S.

Great Beach Vacay spot!!

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: Very easy check in. Property was well kept as well as the condo. Short walk to the beach was convenient. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke D., Christiansted

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

Perfect!

We had an amazing time! Property and room were beautiful and clean. We were even lucky enough to see a turtle come out of the water and lay her eggs!! This place is a must try!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Honeymoon!

We came here on our honeymoon and feel in love with this place and the beaches! Very quiet and the room was very clean! The bed was so soft i was right to sleep every time i got in the bed and the balcony/porch was great with the screened in porch! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Rory B.

Vacation

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: We had multiple days of construction noise, but we understand the hurricanes have hit things hard in this area. It wasn't enjoyable how often and early the workers were on-site, including on Saturday. There were also multiple worker arguments we could hear throughout the days. We did enjoy the place and would return once construction is completed.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M R.

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

Birthday trip

The unit is nice. The beach and pool are fabulous! The bed is comfortable and the unit is quiet. The lady in the office is really great. No complaints or issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Silver sands longboat key

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Excellent property. Very clean great location. Attentive staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

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

A well needed break

Very nice property right off the beach. We would stay here again. A note to future guests... this is a self service property. You will need to use the coin operated laundry to wash your towels, sheets, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Fred A.

Beautiful Beach and Property!

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 enjoyed our short stay at Silver Sands very much. The view of the beach from the room was beautiful and the beach was great! We celebrated our anniversary with lunch at the Columbia Restaurant, St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, which we enjoyed very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Good

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Ernest P.

Silver Sands Over iew

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: The facility as a whole was great. I don’t think I would pick the Barnum Bailey Room decor again. The room was quite dark.

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Little slice of paradise

Though smaller and older than many of the surrounding properties, Silver Sands was wonderful. Our unit was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The doors leading to the lanai opened up completely to create a beautiful indoor-outdoor living area, with a beautiful view of both the pool and the gulf. Silver Sands was our little slice of paradise....we hope to be back someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
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8/10 Good

Josh G.

Nice place and nice private 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: Loves sitting on the huge screen porch with a great view. Room was nice and clean. Only complaint is we thought the bed was pretty worn out and uncomfortable other than that everything was wonderful. Thanks
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6/10 Okay

Scott B.

Room 252 May 2024 Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love Silver Sands Resort, We have always stayed there in the past and will continue to book our Vacation there. The Room wasn't as clean as in the past. The tub was dirty and there was sand on the floors.