Silver Sands #242 Resort by RVA

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Longboat Key, Florida

Jewfish Key
‪4 min drive‬
Coquina Beach
‪5 min drive‬
IMG Academy
‪21 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪26 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

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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 #242 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 #242 Features: 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit in the Green Building with a direct pool view and a distant Gulf view from your private lanai.

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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RVA Vacation Rentals

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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

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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 Cortez Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or Ed Smith Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.

Longboat Key, Florida

What's nearby

Cannons Marina - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Jewfish Key - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Coquina Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Cortez Beach - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
IMG Academy - 21 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Bonefish Grill - ‬14 min drive
‪Star Fish Company - ‬10 min drive
‪Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Silver Sands #242 Resort by RVA have a pool?

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

Is Silver Sands #242 Resort by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Silver Sands #242 Resort by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silver Sands #242 Resort by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Silver Sands #242 Resort 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).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

20 March 2025

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

Location and Relaxation

This property was perfect for us! It's right on the beautiful beaches that this area is known for. It was well decorated, had everything we needed, large screened in porch, heated pool, etc. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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8/10 Good

Carol E.

16 March 2025

Not bad after the storm, good beginning

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 time, great water heater for the pool.Fix the pool tile before someone hurts themselves. Needs complimentary sugars, creamers, soaps, shampoo, and a few bottled waters. Also, can’t find my scripted sunglasses, let me know if you found them. Thank you. Carol Everhart

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

17 February 2025

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

Tv

Would have been better to have instructions on tv use. I couldn’t figure how to work it.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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6/10 Okay

Joe L.

13 September 2024

September 2024 stay at Silver Sands #242

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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 have stayed here several times. Our room was adequate. Water pressure in shower and bathroom sink was horrible. The bed in this unit needs to be replaced. So uncomfortable. Felt like we were sleeping on hard springs. TV was nice in sitting room. Management was wonderful as always and very accommodating. Washers and dryers are old and need to be replaced. Overall housekeeping and cleanliness of room was satisfactory. Couch in sitting room needs to be replaced. Very old and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, during our stay the pool area was overtaken by a large group of guests playing loud music and monopolizing every table and chair. We couldn't get in and out of the pool because they had tied up a beach umbrella to the handrail and using the steps to get in and out of the pool was not an option. In the past our stays have been quiet and very little guests. And the biggest turn off with the pool area is that guests were coming straight from the beach and not rinsing off and the pool was filled with sand and not so clean. Plus, my wife and I did not see one guest exit the pool to use a bathroom all day leaving us to believe that the pool was the bathroom. I mean we were at the pool from 9am to 4pm every day and not one person got out except for my wife and I to use the facilities. Finally, the outside patio sitting area needs new furniture. Some chairs are damaged. And the screened in porch needs to be replaced. Many holes in the screen causing critters to get in. And the door latch on the screen door was broke. Someone prior to us staying there broke the screen to unlatch the door and we did get locked out a few times. Would we stay there again, yes. It's our Florida spot and always has been. But definitely would stay in a different room or updated room for the amount of money we pay to stay there.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

20 August 2024

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

Peaceful & Beautiful

It was so quiet on the property! We practically had the beach to ourself also. They provided beach chairs & umbrellas. Super easy check-in & check-out. The condo itself was nice & clean & had beautiful views. 10/10 all around

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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4/10 Poor

Lisa K.

9 August 2024

Cute place but not very clean or maintained

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than 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 were in room 242. Upon arrival we were told that a family had rented several rooms next to each other and that some things may be missing from the room. The towel bar in the bathroom was broken off the wall, the tub was not very clean there was actually hair in the one corner and mold on the floor next to the tub. The shower head trickled water out. It was extremely hard to take a shower. The sliding door was not working properly. My husband had to use two hands to open and close it. There was a bad smell in the kitchen. We finally figured it out near the end of our stay. I opened the dishwasher and it had about 3 inches of water in the bottom and was all mold. Disgusting smell. The beach chairs were not unlocked one day because they said the waves were too high. I asked we could just have two chairs and we would keep them close to the stack of chairs and was told no. The dressers in the room were not cleaned and the remotes were disgustingly dirty. We have stayed her several times before but this time was the worst. I let the manager in the office know of these issues. The manager was very polite and helpful.

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6/10 Okay

Donna B.

11 July 2024

Condo report

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Toilet bowl brush yucky. Sofa upholstery very scratchy.Pillows old and hardBlanket scratchyGood location

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10/10 Excellent

Joan E.

3 July 2024

Sunset Trip

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 husband and I stayed here fourteen years ago and remembered it fondly. An opportunity arose as we were babysitting our five year old granddaughter - so we came back with her and had a wonderful time. The unit was attractive, clean and comfortable. Management was friendly and attentive. Facility is fabulous!

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Orland Park, IL

2 June 2024

Excellent Stay

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: Our place was comfortable and clean and quiet. We were very pleased with everything. It was conveniently located to restaurants. The pool was great. And it was steps to the beach. We will be happy to come back again.

8/10 Good

simeon c.

6 May 2024

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

Nice place

Enjoyed our stay. The pillows need upgrading but other than that everything else was fine

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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8/10 Good

Mary M.

31 March 2024

Very Nice Complex

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Very nice complex, clean, quiet, great pool and beach access.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

19 March 2024

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

Perfect location on Longboat

This was the perfect location on longboat. We loved the pool and being right on the beach. The kitchen had all the tools we needed and the community grills were great to use

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

liz f.

8 March 2024

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

Lovely break from hotels on a road trip

😁

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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8/10 Good

Christina M.

7 March 2024

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION

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: Really enjoyed our stay in this unit. It is within walking distance to a few eateries, but ubered to Publix for groceries. Pool was heated and loved that the beach was a few paces from our unit. Really like that beach chairs and umbrellas are supplied. Will def be back!

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

25 February 2024

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

Gulf vaca

I booked this property online because it was one of the most reasonably priced. It has rooms that lead directly to the pool and the beautiful beach beyond. I’m handicapped and really appreciated being able to go right out our screened in patio to pool or beach. The water was aqua and gorgeous! The people were so nice and very accommodating! Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara H.

24 December 2023

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

Much needed get away

Our stay was wonderful. The area and grounds were beautiful and it was super easy to get to the beach. My husband is disabled and this was a huge plus. The unit was what was advertised. We loved it being on the ground floor with no steps to climb. The king sized bed was very comfortable and the tv with Netflix options was a plus we do not get to enjoy this amenity at home. The front desk was very helpful and courteous. The only observations that may need attention are the shower pressure and drain. The pressure was low and the drain didn’t want to work very well. We made it fine but it might be an area to consider looking into. It might be good to have a few more utensils in the kitchen as well as a noodle ladle.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., Miamisburg

14 December 2023

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

Silver Sands 2023

Had a great time staying in 242. Pool clean, nice temp. Beach clean. Room had new large flat screen tv and Netflix, Prime capable. The people in the office were extremely nice, professional and helpful. The baseboards and vents could use a good cleaning but everything else was good.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick V.

20 November 2023

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

Silver Sands/Longboat key

Great stay, great property. Would easily come back to this property again as we go to LBK every year for vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Z.

16 October 2023

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

Enjoyed everything

It’s everything I was hoped to get from the vacation. The room has an access straight to the pool and the beach is just few steps from the pool.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA H., Land O Lakes Fl.

13 August 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

Great location, quiet and clean. Staff was very very helpful and professional

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Jolene G.

11 August 2023

Room 242

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

9 July 2023

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

Love!!!

We absolutely loved our condo we stayed in. Very well decorated, clean and perfect location. It had everything we needed. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nikki, Lakeland

3 July 2023

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

Weekend Getaway

Everything was very nice. Our only problem was the sliding glass door was open when we checked in, and was hard to close. We had a heck of a time locking it. Otherwise, nice and clean. Bed was very comfortable. Would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

sherry B.

22 June 2023

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

Beachfront property

This property has a spectacular location, very accessible to walk from your unit right to the beach. They have chairs and beach toys for there guests, and a shower to rinse off after a long day on the beach. The pool is quite large, and kept up well. The property is in a great location, close to shopping and many restaurants, but far enough for a peaceful retreat. Each unit has a screened in porch, so at night the bugs dont bother you. They even supply a drying rack for wet suits and towels. Our unit was very clean and had everything we would need for a weeks stay. I will come back here again !!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

holly b.

7 June 2023

Beautiful, so relaxing

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: Great place, just need more in the kitchen and let people leave spices for all to use. A fan on the patio would be great too. Wish they would have umbrellas set up on the beach for guests, ours kept falling over. For sure coming back.

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