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

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A heated pool
TV, DVD player, stereo, offices
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Escape to Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort, located on beautiful Longboat Key. Enjoy a private beach, a heated pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, or relax with your favorite novel in the garden area. With shuffleboard courts and putting green nearby you can practice your game while taking in the salty air.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is AED 694
AED 1,397 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sep - 19 Sep

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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 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

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

Events

No events allowed

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
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 neighborhood

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 ecotours and cycling.
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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 - 23.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pesto Bistro & Wine Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bonefish Grill - ‬14 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.

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 99 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

faith g.

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

Great view

This is a nice place to stay with a great view. It’s clean, fairly quiet. Parking was never a problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view and very clean! Could use some updating on the paint and decor. Not a very beachy feel but overall my husband and really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Taste of Paradise

Great location and steps away from beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

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

8/10 Good

Fred

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

10/10 Excellent

DIEGO H., Winter Haven

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

amazing place

i have the best relaxing time , cant wait to come back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

Barry L.

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

Nice Stay

Older resort, but clean, great beach, and friendly staff. Beach was not crowded on a St Patrick’s Day weekend. Enjoyed very much
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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

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
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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

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

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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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.
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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

Paula C., Riverview, Fl

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

30th Anniversary

Overall our trip was amazing. Saw dolphins and manatees each day. Weather was amazing. Unit was fine for our quick two night stay. Garbage was left in kitchen and had knats all in it. That wasnt pleasant but didnt ruin anything and property manager was very apologetic and offered to buy us breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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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.

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

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

Wild Sands 252

The property is older but the location on the second floor with a tremendous view of the pool and Gulf makes this unique. The unit could use some updating with a newer couch and the basket chairs are a bit hard to get up from. Again, the view overcomes any shortfalls. Also,Margaret the Manager was marvelous.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dino B.

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

Nice condo that overlooks the pool, and beyond, the Gulf.

Great condo, 2nd floor unit. We were there for the weekend to attend a wedding and this unit was fine for what we needed. The balcony is screened, overlooking the pool and the Gulf, which is only a few steps away. We had a problem with a slow shower drain, and let the property manager (who was very friendly) know when we checked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David C.

Weekend Getaway

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: Wife and I rented a 1 BR suite in Silver Sands Resort on Longboat Key. This is the second time we have stayed at this resort. We love the location and the proximity to the beach. My wife loves walking the beach and looking for seashells. One evening, we got to watch newly hatched sea turtles scrambling down the beach to the water. It was amazing! Room had everything we needed for a long weekend. I like to cook, so my only complaint was that the knives in the kitchen were as dull as butter knives. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mory C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Holiday vacation

It’s the first time we stayed in this unit, we’ve stayed at SS many many times, great place. It reads 4 can sleep in the unit but it will accommodate only 3 people. It has a king size bed and a futon -almost twin size. A couple cannot sleep in this futon. It has 2 rattan swing chairs which occupy most of the living room. I understand the ringling bros theme but a lighter color decor would be a better choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Excellent Resort

This condo is in an excellent, well-run resort, on a beautiful, uncrowded beach. The view is gorgeous from the large balcony, and the bed is extremely comfortable with lovely bedding. We enjoyed the huge pool, and beautiful grounds. The ice maker didn't work, but when I inquired about an ice tray at the front office, Margaret dashed out and came back with a bag of ice for us. Wow! She was top-notch! Unfortunately, we didn't find the furniture in the unit comfortable, at all. We had to use folding camp chairs that we keep in the car.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kari B.

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

Dated but acceptable

Small but comfortable. Bed was comfortable and clean. AC was turned down and cool and room was very clean upon arrival. Ground clean. Beach accessories available and convenient. Shuffle board and putt putt were nice and accessories available for all. Pool was clean and accommodating. Cons..ceilings are low. Hit hands on ceiling fan several times taking off shirt. Couch futon definitely WOULD NOT be comfortable to sleep on. Sliding door hard to open and close due to rust I’m assuming. Fridge seems older and rusted in surface areas but worked perfectly fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023