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Poolside Peace – Silver Sands Resort #242 by RVA

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Living Area
Dining
Living Area
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive Into Relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Top rated beachfront location
    Enjoy direct access to the beach, a top rated spot for sun and sea lovers.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Longboat Key Beaches
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Deck or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Longboat Key, FL
  • Place, Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannons Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

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

Poolside Peace – Silver Sands Resort #242 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.



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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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 # 3190760
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 cycling 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
  • Lido Beach - 26 min drive - 15.6 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 28 min drive - 17.0 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
  • ‪Pork Belly's Eatery And Catering Co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bonefish Grill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Poolside Peace – Silver Sands Resort #242 by RVA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Poolside Peace – Silver Sands Resort #242 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

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Canaan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location just steps from the beach. Nice room for a little family weekend trip. The beach was beautiful & lots to do around the area. Definitely would love to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the great location just steps from the beach and that the room was a nice fit for your family weekend. It is also great to know you enjoyed the beautiful beach and nearby activities. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would love to welcome you back again soon. RVA Resort Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay and the location was perfect! Best place to stay if you don’t want the crowds and steps to the pool and short walk to the beach. Having the beach loungers and umbrellas were so nice! The kitchen area and living room were nice. Bed was comfortable, but pillows could be updated. Not much storage in the bathroom but we made it work. We were there for the beach so it didn’t break our weekend. Loved the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the peaceful location, easy access to the pool and beach, and the complimentary beach loungers and umbrellas. It's great to hear that you found the living space comfortable and the bed provided a good night's rest. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the pillows and bathroom storage. Guest comments like yours help us identify areas where we can continue improving the experience. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We're delighted that you loved the area, and we hope to welcome you back for another relaxing beach getaway soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed being close to the beach, seeing sunsets every night, and having conveniences such as a disposal and modern dishwasher. The unit was clean overall, though I suggest they replace the shower curtain liner. Silver Sands is a nice quiet resort; we appreciated the peaceful atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed being close to the beach, the nightly sunsets, and the convenience of the modern appliances. It’s great to hear that you found Silver Sands to be peaceful and relaxing—that’s exactly the atmosphere we hope to provide. We also appreciate your feedback about the shower curtain liner and will take care of that promptly. We’d love to welcome you back for another quiet beach getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2025
Thank you for the comments and stars, we would love to have you back.
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10/10 Excellent

Joan-Marie E.

A Day In Paradise

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: Silver Sands is a marvelous, peaceful retreat located in Longboat Key. We have vacationed here twice with our young granddaughter - and will return. The resort is well cared for and we have met lovely other guests staying there.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wanda L.

Sitting by the Gulf

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: Cozy, clean, comfortable and a short walk to the Gulf. It was quiet and just a perfect visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda G.

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

Great Getaway

Great spot to totally get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick V.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2023
Thank you for taking the time and leaving us a review, we appreciate it. We are thrilled you had a wonderful beachfront vacation with RVA. We would love to have you back!
Verified

8/10 Good

simeon c.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2024
Thank you for leaving us a review, we appreciate it. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and would love to have you back in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA H.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you, Rebecca, it means a lot to us that you had a perfect getaway. We would love to have you back in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Best spot for sunset viewing.

Great location, amenities, and views
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review, Mary! We would love to have you back!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
Thank you for leaving a review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and had a wonderful beach vacation. We would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

liz f.

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

Lovely break from hotels on a road trip

😁
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2024
Thank you for your 5-star review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Z.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2023
Thank you for taking the time and leaving us a review, Maria. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience. We work diligently to provide our guests with the best possible experience, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that we've succeeded in making your stay memorable. We can't wait to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review, we appreciate it! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and we would be more than happy to have you back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicki L.

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

Florida vacation

The property was a little more worn than pictured, but very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for the comments, and we apologize if we gave the wrong impression.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Thank you for leaving us a review, we appreciate it. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and had a wonderful beach vacation. We would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynne P.

Sunshine Heaven

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: Fantastic place to stay for a relaxing vacation in the sun.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie R.

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

Longboat Key Condomiun

We absolutely loved the condo, it was the perfect location, perfect size for us. The pool was right out our door, the beach was a short walk down the property with pool chairs and umbrellas available for guests. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen P.

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

HAPPY

Everyone was friendly and whenever we needed items such as coffee, dish soap and towels they were available for us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Hope to see you soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

Memorial Day getaway

Very nice place and great location! I would say the kitchen could use a few more items such as serving bowls. And the patio view would be greatly improved if the shrubs around the pool were trimmed down a bit so you could see the pool and beyond to the beautiful beach!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy O.

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

Longboat Key

Very nice place. Due to construction at this time, I would recommend to other visiting to definitely stop by a grocery store and stock up on food. I am sure it was the timing we were there and the backups on Gulf Drive. Very nice accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for the comments. We agree, the construction on Gulf Drive is awful right now but projected to be completed soon. Please come again - our summer and fall months especially are quite serene and peaceful. :)
Verified

8/10 Good

John M.

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

Love Longboat Key

Stay was good. Our only critique is that the kitchen was not very well furnished as to dishes, pot & pans, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2021
Thank you for the comments and stars, a member of our team is looking into this issue.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim M.

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

Great location, pool and beach

Stayed for a week and overall it was great but the cleaning crew could do a better job though, which is why I can't give a 5 star review. Margaret at the front desk was fantastic, so helpful and friendly. The pool area and beach were perfect and having access to bikes at Cedars was a plus. We ate at Harry's, Blu Kouzina, Cafe L'Europe and Mar Vista. Highly recommend them all. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2023
Hi Kim. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate it. We are happy to hear that you had a great stay with us and we would love to have you again. Hope to see you in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A great beach-side stay

We only spent 2 nights but it was so relaxing. The beach here is excellent and I say that as a Florida native. The area is not heavily populated and there is no public parking nearby, so it feels almost like a private beach. We wanted a quiet, restful weekend of sun and swimming and that is exactly what we got. There are good places to eat all around the key. Sarasota and the Ringling Museum are just 25 minutes away. We wanted to stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! So glad you enjoyed your stay and looking forward to seeing you soon!

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