Silver Sands #243 Resort by RVA

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Very good

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning

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Longboat Key, FL

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 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

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.

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 #243 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 Queen, 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

Property manager

RVA Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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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

Important information

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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. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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, FL

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 #243 Resort by RVA have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Silver Sands #243 Resort by RVA?

As of 20 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Silver Sands #243 Resort by RVA on 4 May 2025 start from NZ$575.69, 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 Silver Sands #243 Resort by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Silver Sands #243 Resort by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silver Sands #243 Resort by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Silver Sands #243 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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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

13 March 2025

Great Spot

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: Had everything we needed. Beautiful decor and cozy. Enjoyed the pool and beach. Great restaurants close by.

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10/10 Excellent

Evalyn M.

14 April 2025

Exceptional Experience

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 stayed here last year, but decided this year was even better. The location of our rooms were perfect to walk on the beach early in the morning, to enjoy the pool during the day, and to marvel at the sunset in the evening. The kitchen was packed with supplies to make sure our “home cooking” was easy, and the modern decor was lovely. We also appreciated the two sleeping areas and the two televisions.

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10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

18 February 2025

thank you

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: Only thing I would suggest is instructions on how to work the remote control. I tried and tried and couldn't figure it out.

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

22 March 2024

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

Retirement trip

We stayed at Silver Sands for 3 days and it was right in the beach. Loved it!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene W.

23 February 2021

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

Girl’s long weekend getaway

We loved our stay. Perfect spot. Beach was beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

5 May 2022

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

Great place and location

Great place, older style hotel right on beach, not modern but thats the nice part of it, very laid back hotel with anything you could want without the prudeness of newer places, and the location is great for biking or walking every morning on beach or down the blvd.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candy C., Cincinnati, OH

27 April 2022

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

Gorgeous property with breathtaking views

paradise

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

19 March 2019

Relaxing

Our unit was right on the ocean,quiet and everything you need for a little R and R

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Rebeckah P.

11 January 2023

Great location. Just steps to the pool and beach

10/10 Excellent

Janice J.

17 January 2023

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

LOCATION is the best!

Walk out the lanai, past the pool, right to the beach! Condo has everything you might need; pool was warm; beautiful landscape! Only change I'd recommend is a new mattress, boxspring, bedframe; it's VERY squeaky and uncomfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth J.

20 July 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Almost perfect

I loved the location looking out at the pool and Gulf. Very quiet and well maintained. Only problem when we checked in there were wet bathing suits on the floor behind the bathroom door. So was the floor even mopped? The bed was very hard a update in the mattress would be nice.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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8/10 Good

A guest from Portland, ME

28 March 2023

Longboat Key condo retail

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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is perfect. The unit needs updating. Some of the small issues your property management took care of., they grounds and pool were well cared for and clean. Wonder why the rates go up and the services go down

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6/10 Okay

Lori P.

21 March 2022

Spring Break 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was fine except this unit did not sleep 4... me and the kids (6 & 9 years old) slept in the King bed and my husband took the couch all 4 nights... it folds out but the metal leg support was bent (producing a very uncomfortable hammock effect) and the air bed had a leak so we just made do. We liked the property but this particular unit needed some TLC... a mirror in the bedroom would have helped alleviate bathroom congestion and a new toaster would be nice since you had to push down really hard to make the old one there work... both very inexpensive touches.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

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8/10 Good

Margo K.

17 January 2022

Great Beach-front Property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Our condo at Silver Sands was comfortable and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The screened porch with its table and chairs was like adding another room. The pool was great and just a few steps from our room. The grills in the pool area were professional grade. We enjoyed the full-size refrigerator with ice-maker and the well-equipped kitchen. When we stayed there were ample beach chairs and umbrellas, so we didn't have to bring our own. And the beach was so close -- just beyond the pool. The condo was farther north on the island than we realized, but that meant we didn't have a lot of traffic or large developments close by. It's also close to the best restaurant on the island and other shops and restaurants. The property staff were professional, friendly, and available on-site for questions and requests. We felt very much at home. The bathroom was small, but it had everything we needed. We'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

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2/10 Terrible

diane r., Castle Pines Village, Colorado

29 April 2023

Thumbs Down for Unit #243

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Upon arrival at 4:30 pm, no one was in the office. We were left the wrong keys,(for #243A) & I entered the wrong room that was occupied by another guest. I'm glad I wasn't shot. I felt I was put in a very dangerous situation, as was the other guest. There was no key in the lock box to our room. Over a half hour later a person from RVA arrived to give us keys to our room. We had a very difficult time getting wash cloths and towels, the room was not clean, and there was food spilled and dried down the side of the refrigerator. The paint on the kitchen appliances was peeling, and rusting. There were black spots that appeared to be mold or mildew on the ceiling next to the bedroom door. The dishes and cutlery was a mismatch of junk. The grout and tile in the bath was disgusting, and the metal around the tub was gross. The pool area was clean and beach was beautiful, we enjoyed that very much. The location is very nice and we enjoyed every restaurant we went to. We did not receive good customer service, as there was rarely anyone in the office when we went in to ask for something. The mattress and pillows were as hard as a rock.The furniture is very dated. We did enjoy the pool and beach, as the other guests were wonderful. Longboat Key is beautiful!!!

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6/10 Okay

David M.

27 August 2024

Summer 2024

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6/10 Okay

Jane K.

4 June 2024

Silver Sands Resort unit 243

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 are return visitors to this wonderful ,quiet ,clean gulf side resort. Margaret the property manager was extremely helpful and apologetic about our unit. This is our first chance to rent unit 243. It will be our last. There is no kitchen table. There is a small writing desk with 3 small ottomans for chairs instead. The bed has oversized legs that stick out and caused numerous bruises on our knees. The TV in the bedroom is covered with a large mirror on a chest of drawers. This prohibits the installation of child safety anti tipping devices. Do not rent this unit if you have children, have knees or want to enjoy a meal in the kitchen.

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2/10 Terrible

DANIEL J M.

8 March 2024

#243 - Wasn't Expecting American Roaches/Lack of Cleanliness

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very 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: When we checked out, asked to be contacted by RVA about my stay, but nobody bothered, so I will give you all the gory details (unfiltered).My wife and I have rented at Silver Sands several times and actually rented this same unit a number of years ago. The view is great and we were very happy with the accommodations...then. Not this time though. The unit was very dirty, had cat or dog hair (no pets allowed) floating around when the doors were open. Under beds and dressers was clumps of it. We swept it up multiple times and informed on-site management. One morning we found roaches on the counter along with other smaller bugs on the floor. The exterminator came and sprayed along the baseboards, but we still saw some bugs (at least not roaches) for a couple more days. The exterminator stated that if we had roaches, other units were likely to have them also...that is gross. We were very pleased with Margaret's (onsite) trying to help...she was a bright spot who at least cared about our concerned. Needless to say, at nearly $500 a night, we will never be back or ever rent from RVA again.

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

21 July 2021

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

Great Location

Right on a private beach with beach chairs and umbrellas. The rental itself was basic and clean…dated 80s furniture. Linens were clean and acceptable, but could be refreshed. Map provided was confusing,.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

5 June 2021

Great place to stay right on the beach!

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10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

5 June 2021

Great place to stay right on the beach!

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10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

5 June 2021

Great place to stay right on the beach!

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6/10 Okay

Doug H.

16 April 2021

Nice but with issues.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Nice location with beach front access. However, as my stay progressed I noticed a few maintenance and furnishings issues, which I had brought to the attention of the front desk. Those issues included the following. 3 of the 4 chairs on the patio were disgustingly filthy with mildew and broken webbing that needed to be replaced. The vertical blinds needed to be replaced as well. The toilet ran constantly due to a worn out valve. The patio floor needed to be swept and mopped. There were bulbs missing in a lamp. The furniture was acceptable but a little sparse. Could have used a couple side tables to place your drinks and maybe an ottoman for the chair. All they had in the living room was a coffee table. All of these issues didn't ruin my stay but for the price there was no reason for any of these issues not to have been addressed in the first place. The front desk said they will take care of the issues so I hope at least the next guest should have a better stay. Actually I suppose I should have asked for some rent reduction for what I had to live with. Oh well, hind sight is always 20/20. On a better note. The nearby Blue Dolphin Cafe just down the street, was a great place for breakfast as well as the Lazy Lobster for dinner. Bradenton Beach is a short drive for many other restaurants. We enjoyed Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the pier a couple times as well. I am still going to recommend this property for a get-a-way even with the issues that could easily be corrected if addressed soon.

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8/10 Good

Linda R.

22 February 2021

Perfect Location!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: The location on the beach was great. They provide lounge chairs on the beach which is a real plus. The saline pool very nice and warm. The king size bed was very firm and comfortable.It was often hard to find an attendant during their staffed hours. Pans were put away dirty. Had a few issues with bugs. Neighbors were fighting and quite loud. When asked for a late check out it was denied. Not even an hour.

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10/10 Excellent

16 February 2021

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: We decided to spend a few days of our vacation on the beach. Looked online and found Silver Sands for 3 nights. Great place to stay. Very clean. Pool warm. Friendly staff.

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