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 #251A Features: Hotel room in the Green Building with a kitchenette.
Bedding: 1 Queen
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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About the area
Longboat Key
Located in Longboat Key, this apartment is on the beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Longboat Key Beaches and Coquina Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf 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 cycling and horse riding.
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 15 min drive
Starbucks - 15 min drive
Bonefish Grill - 14 min drive
Cortez Clam Factory - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Cozy Beach Studio – Silver Sands #251A by RVA have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Beach Studio – Silver Sands #251A by RVA?
As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Beach Studio – Silver Sands #251A by RVA on 1 Oct 2026 start from £217, 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 Cozy Beach Studio – Silver Sands #251A by RVA pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cozy Beach Studio – Silver Sands #251A by RVA?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy Beach Studio – Silver Sands #251A by RVA?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy Beach Studio – Silver Sands #251A by RVA?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cozy Beach Studio – Silver Sands #251A by RVA located?
Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key apartment 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).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location and amenities. We thought the pool was nice and of course the beach was fantastic. The property manager was kind and very helpful. The room was clean and honestly had exactly what we needed, as we spent a majority of the time outside. I truly have no complaints.
Cari B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the great location, amenities, and the fantastic beach. It is also great to know the pool, cleanliness, and helpfulness of the property manager all contributed to your stay. We truly appreciate you staying with us and are glad everything met your needs. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan G.
20 Mar 2026
Great place from checkin to check out.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was 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 I myself like the bigger rooms,
This place was very functional and decently clean. We did not get any bites and nothing was broken or non-working inside. You don't book this place for the room...the best part is being STEPS away from a gorgeous crystal blue beach. The office staff was friendly and helpful. I had a positive experience here and it's located in a great centralized location near plenty of restaurants and shops.
Bianca P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2026
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We are so glad you enjoyed our unbeatable location steps from the beach and our helpful staff. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
We had a great time. Room was clean but a little small. We thought we would have an ocean view but did not. I’m not complaining though. Just a few short steps and the beach was right there. The host was very friendly, we misplaced one of our keys and she just gave us another one and told us to bring it back when you can, no hurry. There was not much of a kitchen so you couldn’t cook a meal.
Shelia C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed our prime location just steps from the beach and found your room to be clean.
We appreciate your comments regarding the room size and kitchen amenities, which we will take into account for future improvements. It is great to hear that our team was able to assist you efficiently with the key issue. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future.
Shower door was falling off. Very dated and dark needs brighter light bulbs as there is no natural light.
tracy l.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the shower door and the lighting. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and hope to have the opportunity to host you again. RVA Resort Vacations
Our unit was pretty dated and smaller than most hotel rms we stay in, but right on the gulf and a heated pool when it was chilly made it a great choice for a short getaway
Tina E.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2024
Thank you for leaving us a review, we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you back soon.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Krystal
4 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room we stayed in could use some updating but other than that had everything we needed. Great pool area overlooking ocean. Fabulous beach area with chairs. Close to several restaurants and activities.
The Sliver Sands was a great place to stay. I had other family members on LBK so we would sleep and shower in our room and then spend the day with family. I would only like to see a lighted sign out front. I drove by the property several evenings because the Silver Sands sign wasn't visible at night.
Richard G.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thank you for the comments and stars. The Town of Longboat Key has very strict sea turtle restrictions on any signage particularly on the beach side of the island. However, we can appreciate your frustration.
Verified
8/10 Good
Randy W.
20 May 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Watson stay
all good , an ice machine would have been nice
Randy W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025
Thank you
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Monica A.
18 Mar 2024
Longboat short vacation stay
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:
Overall very good
Monica A.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
Wonderful property on the key! Clean and exactly as advertised. Great communication by management team. Easy check in & out. Reasonably priced and excellent location . Highly recommend.
Virginia M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Hope to see you again soon!
Very clean! Great pool! On the beach with very short walk to beach. New Weber gas grills, chairs and umbrellas available!
Karla M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2023
Thank you for reviewing us, we appreciate it! We are very happy to hear that you had a great work trip and we would love to have you and your husband back in the near future.
Beach with lounge chairs, pool, clean unit, comfortable bed, wonderful shower, great location - perfect.
Unit could some TLC and updating.
Deborah G.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2024
Thank you for taking the time and leaving us a review, we appreciate it. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Krissandra B.
30 Nov 2022
Quick getaway
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:
Check in and out was easy. Room looks just like the pictures and is very close to the beach.
Krissandra B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2022
Thank you for the comments. We would love to have you back sometime soon.
Having stayed at this property several times in the past, the room we reserved was not satisfactory. The manager was very helpful to find a unit that made the stay a pleasure.
Verified traveller
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We hank this guest for the 5-stars. We kindly ask guests to fully research their booking selections prior to booking. We provide detailed information about each and every one of our units, and there are times where we are sold out and unable to accommodate requests after check-in. But we are glad to see the onsite staff was able to assist this guest.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Matthew H.
28 Jun 2021
Longboat Key
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
Great access to pool and quiet beach. Room is very small and it’s truly a 2 person room. Perfect for a one or two night stay, anything longer and you will need more space and a kitchen.
Matthew H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2021
Thank you for the comments. We recommend anyone looking for more space to consider upgrading to our one-bedroom or two-bedroom options.
Silver Sands was such an amazing place to stay. Pool and Ocean steps away...I've personally never seen beauty like this shy of going to an Island in the Caribbean. The staff was amazing...Margaret...YOU were amazing!! The people staying there were super friendly...as were the locals. Super quiet, relaxing...just what I needed for my body and soul!! Will def be returning whenever I can!! A++++++++
Richard K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
Thank you for reviewing us, Richard, we appreciate it!! We are beyond happy that you had such an amazing stay and received the relaxation you deserved. We will be looking forward to your return!
It was a great little place. Perfect locations, with just enough amenities
The unit I stayed in had a few little glitches. The shower door was off the track, and little things like that. But maintenance was quick to offer to fix it.
It didn't bother me, though, and the location was just perfect. The people were lovely too.I am looking forward to retuning. Its a great place, for the price, its really fabulous.
jennifer b.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review, Jennifer. We appreciate it and are very happy to hear that you had a lovely stay with us. We look forward to your return!
Verified
4/10 Poor
cathy
11 Mar 2024
Disliked: Amenities, communication
This particular unit is tiny; just enough room for a double bed. There is a fridge and microwave, but no sink so actually cooking would be a challenge. One window--unopenable-- facing the parking lot. Someone has made a nice effort to decorate the room. The larger property has very nice beach access and the other units appear more attractive.
We hadn't stayed on Longboat Key before. Not a big fan of that island. The hotel was old but very clean. The room was very small and the table and chairs in the room should be thrown out. A bit of money would make the place 100% better, but for what it was it wasn't bad. The bed was very uncomfortable sadly, but that's hotels sometimes. The staff was very nice and quick to fix issues.
Guy F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We understand your concerns; however, we only manage the property. The condo is individually owned but we will inform our management team to suggest that the owner make these changes.
Only had 1 fork. Would of been nice to have some plastic glasses for poolside refreshments. Beach longers were nice but umbrellas were only available at the office and the cheap. I got a new one from the office but it broke. Would have been nice if the umbrellas were commercial grade and positioned on the beach. Overall, we had a very nice stay.
Mark T.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review, Mark, we appreciate it! We have informed our management team of those concerns. We are happy to hear that you had a wonderful stay and would love to have you back in the near future.
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
John D.
24 Jul 2023
What A Dump !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Broken Sink, Broken Shower Door, Broken Phone !!!!Smelled Funky !!!!!!We left after ONE Night !!!AC Barely Worked !!! Never Again !!!
John D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have informed our operations team to take care of this issue. We would have loved to help you during your stay and could have addressed your issues immediately.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
EDWARD M.
22 Apr 2024
Great Stay
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 staff were awesome and responsive to any problems. The pool is nice and well maintained. This is a small complex so the pool is very seldom busy. There are 2 grills next to the pool to use to cook. The complex is right on the beach which is very beautiful. There are several beach lounge chairs at the complex to use. The unit we stayed in only has 2 rooms a bathroom and an open room that contains the bed, small dining table, and a small refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, and coffee maker. Only 1 window which faces the parking lot. The unit was clean and the bed is comfortable but understand you can easily hear through the walls. There is a shared laundry area at the complex which takes quarters. The area around the complex is nice and several places to eat and shop are nearby. This is the 2 nd time staying at this location and have been pleased both times.
EDWARD M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of your recent stay with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience and are delighted to know that you enjoyed our accommodations, amenities, and the overall atmosphere of our establishment. Providing a comfortable and enjoyable environment for our guests is our top priority, and your feedback affirms that we're on the right track. We would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sherry G.
26 May 2025
Vacation
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:
I hear that all the downstairs rentals have been updated because of the hurricane damage. The room that I stayed in really needs updating. The shower doors kept coming off the track (maybe the track needed to be cleaned). All the fixtures in the bathroom were rusty. The one chair at the table is so old and rickety, we were afraid to sit in it. The ceiling fan needs a screw in one of the blades because it was clacking. The ceiling fan really is too big for that room and hanging way too low. Dave had to walk around it because it is too low and would hit his head on it. I also had to buy hangers to hang up our clothes. We swept every day, but there was no dust pan to sweep it into. The staff was very nice, and the cleaning people were accommodating. It was nice that the beach chairs weren't locked up this year and were available when we arrived at the beach in the morning. I wouldn't pick this particular room again, but it is a nice place to stay.