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Gulfside Getaway – Silver Sands Resort #235 by RVA

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A compact living space with a dining area, a green sofa with striped pillows, wicker furniture, and a kitchen in the background.
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A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and ocean view.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Longboat Key Beaches

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • 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, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Garden
Dining area

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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 Bradenton 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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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
  • Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lido Beach - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 42 min drive - 32.2 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
  • ‪Pesto Bistro & Wine Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pork Belly's Eatery And Catering Co. - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulfside Getaway – Silver Sands Resort #235 by RVA have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Gulfside Getaway – Silver Sands Resort #235 by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulfside Getaway – Silver Sands Resort #235 by RVA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulfside Getaway – Silver Sands Resort #235 by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulfside Getaway – Silver Sands Resort #235 by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gulfside Getaway – Silver Sands Resort #235 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).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room was very clean and furnishings more updated than shown. The grandkids enjoyed the pool and mini golf and nice being so close to the gulf. Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear you found the room very clean and enjoyed the updated furnishings. It is wonderful to know your grandchildren enjoyed the pool and mini golf, and that you appreciated the convenient proximity to the Gulf and our friendly staff. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back again in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great room. Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the room and found it very clean. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back again in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our 2 night beach stay. It had all we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to know you enjoyed your stay and found the amenities to your liking. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location and layout
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind words and 5-star rating! We’re delighted you enjoyed the location and layout. We truly appreciate you choosing our property and hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It a great place to stay.

My family and I have stayed at Silver Sands multiple times. It's always a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Hope to see you soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location!

Place was nice and clean and a great location! Pool area and beach were perfect with chairs provided! Beds were very uncomfortable but that was really our only complaint
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2024
Thank you for leaving us a review. We would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and accommodating

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 two-bedroom two bath condo at Silver Sands was comfortable. The kitchen and bathrooms were well equipped. We were provided with ample towels including beach towels. The staff was very accommodating and friendly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

I really enjoyed this property. The location is perfect and the accommodations were just as described. Kitchen is well stocked for light cooking. Enjoyed the chairs and umbrellas.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2022
Thanks for staying with us! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend at Silver Sands

Our family had a great time staying at the Silver Sands. The front desk staff made the check-in / check-out a breeze and were very helpful with information about the area. The unit we stayed in was cleaned and had everything we needed during our stay. We would like to go back during the summer in 2024.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
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 a wonderful experience and your kind words mean the world to us and serve as a tremendous source of motivation for our team. 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 would love to have you back in the near future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend Get Away

I was very impressed with the facility and cleanliness of our room. It’s not luxurious or necessarily up to date, but clean and practical for our weekend get away. I would definitely stay here again. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review, Shawn, we appreciate it. we are so thrilled that you had an amazing getaway and would love to have you back in the near future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Short 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: Very clean and had everything we needed. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2022
Thank you for the comments.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome get away!!

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 had a great time! Can’t wait to come again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2023
Thank you so much, Sheri, we appreciate it! We would love to have you back soon!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Longboat

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: Great location and nice pool! Staff was very pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
Thank you for taking the time and leaving us a review! We would love to have you back in the near future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great escape

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: Lively escape from the hustle and bustle. Clean rooms, great beach access, and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2021
Thank you for the comments and stars.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great Long weekend trip

Had a great trip. The location is good. The place is on the beach but the unit is not ocean front. Had everything we needed. I did not see the checkout information as it was emailed and not in the binder printed, so make sure you look at your email on vacation for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2023
Thank you for taking the time and leaving us a review, we appreciate it. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with RVA and had a relaxing beach vacation. We would love to have you back in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet & Simple

What a perfect spot to enjoy the beach! Basic accommodations located a quick slip down to the beach. Chairs & umbrellas available; as well as nice beach towels from our room. The slightly heated pool was the perfect balance to beach time! Location was calm & yet, easy to get to places to eat. Our family LOVED every minute! Front office was so kind & helpful. We are hoping to secure a spot at some point in the future!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Looking forward to your next visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Good Get Away

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 stay, a girls get away, was wonderful. Check in/out was smooth. Staff was helpful with getting extra towels, soap and dishwasher soap. We broke a class bottle and the manager assisted with equipment to make sure we got all of the class. The game areas were up to date and well kept. This was our 2nd stay and will be our 3rd in the future. Thank you all for being professionals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hard to beat location

My family of 5 (3 kids ages 1-15) arrived a bit after office hours, so our late arrival envelope was ready to go in the easy to find box, just like our welcome email said it would be. We got settled and found some sand in the master bed sheets. Housekeeping took care of this immediately the next morning when I let the office know. The location was perfect. Just a short walk to the beach. They had beach chairs you could borrow. They were not all in great condition, but hey- better than a sandy bum if you forgot your chair. The pool was a great size and deck seating was ample. We were able to walk from our room, down the street to dinner and to a convenience store for milk (0.4 mi one way). Lots of great locations within walking distance. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Thank you for your kind review, Tara, we appreciate it. We are so happy that you and your family had a wonderful beach vacation and stay with RVA. We would be delighted to have you back in the near future!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Internet was out for 1 1/2 days
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2026
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the very beginning, our interaction with the host was warm, pleasant, and welcoming. The home was absolutely spotless and exactly as described.We especially appreciated the abundance of extra sheets and the readily available towels, which made our stay even more comfortable. We spent hours relaxing at the beach, enjoying the provided lounge chairs and floating devices, and then cooled off in the pool—really cool! Haha!This getaway was exactly the refreshing break we needed. If you're looking to recharge, reset, and reboot, I wholeheartedly recommend this beautiful lodging on Longboat Key. It was a wonderful experience, and we would gladly stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear your experience was warm and welcoming from the very beginning and that you found the home spotless and exactly as described. It is wonderful to know the extra linens, towels, beach chairs, floating devices, and pool helped make your stay even more enjoyable. We are especially pleased that your getaway provided the opportunity to relax, recharge, and create such wonderful memories. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are honored that you would choose to stay with us again. We appreciate you staying with us and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is great being right on the ocean. The pool is also a big plus. The rooms are dated which I can overlook, but we spotted 2 cockroaches in our unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2026
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the beachfront location and the pool during your stay. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back again in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very Nice Stay

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: Pool wasn't cleaned, very sandy.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Dated but close to the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat 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: This place could do with an upgrade! But for the price, which was very reasonable, you can’t expect shiny and new. The biggest selling point is you can walk right out to the beach!
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Very disappointing

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I rented 5 condos. 2 were perfect 235 and 239. The rest were extremely in need of refurbishment. I gave you over 10 K and got motel 6 quality.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Summer vacation for 3 adults and 2 children

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: Unfortunately unit 235 at Silver Sands, was NOT what we were expecting. The location was GREAT and the property was very well kept.We had a great time as long as we were out of the Unit 235.
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