Relax at Gulf – Silver Sands Resort #232, Longboat

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, TV, and decorative wall art.
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Exterior
An aerial view of a beachfront property with a swimming pool, multiple buildings, and a beach area with umbrellas and lounge chairs.
A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and ocean view.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to 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

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
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 Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
Map
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.) - 34 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 Relax at Gulf – Silver Sands Resort #232, Longboat have a pool?

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

Is Relax at Gulf – Silver Sands Resort #232, Longboat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relax at Gulf – Silver Sands Resort #232, Longboat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax at Gulf – Silver Sands Resort #232, Longboat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax at Gulf – Silver Sands Resort #232, Longboat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax at Gulf – Silver Sands Resort #232, Longboat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Longboat Key Beaches and Cannons Marina. Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach 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. 64 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 87 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Happy 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 nice, for Family with children very safe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very happy with my stay. Room was very clean, beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Perfect efficiency! Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could not have enjoyed our stay more than we did. Facilities and Staff were wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We are thrilled to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay and that both the facilities and our staff contributed to a positive experience. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great facility. everyone friendly. more importantly, all amenities clean and in great shape.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the facility and found our team friendly and welcoming. It is especially great to know that the amenities were clean and in excellent condition during your stay. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon. RVA Resort Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The room could use some blackout shades for sure. The couch bed is comfortable for 1, not 2. Staff were amazing and the property was gorgeous.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the beautiful property and that our staff made a positive impression during your stay. We also appreciate your feedback regarding blackout shades and the comfort of the sofa bed, as this helps us identify areas for improvement. We 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
We loved the first floor unit with a beautiful garden view. It was a short walk to the heated pool and white sand beach. Everything was provided for relaxation - plenty of beach chairs, beach towels, noodle for the pool, and umbrellas for shade. We will return.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled you enjoyed the garden views and found the short walk to the pool and beach so convenient. It’s great to hear that having the beach gear ready for you made your stay even more relaxing. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another tropical getaway soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for our spring break!

We loved our stay! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr, 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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This room is right next to the office so no beach or pool view but just a short walk. We had a group of theee ladies. Bed was comfy and sofa bed was comfortable for one. We appreciated the provided beach lounge chairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, found the bed and sofa bed comfortable, and appreciated the provided beach lounge chairs. We hope you had a wonderful time and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Beach, Wonderful location and friendly people

We enjoyed our stay. We go for the beach and we love Longboat Key
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2024
Thank you for leaving us a wonderful review, we appreciate it. We are thrilled you had a wonderful stay and vacation. We would love to have you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was good. Decent place to work remotely. Open to better rate in the future to stay for a month.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach access. Central location on the island. Not overcrowded. Ground floor unit was in good shape considering the hurricane in 2024.Bedroom could use blackout curtains (it gets bright in there in the AM) and the road noise was a bit loud.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review and for highlighting the beach access, central location, and condition of the unit—especially given the impacts of the 2024 hurricane. We’re glad you enjoyed the ground-floor convenience and the quieter, uncrowded feel of the area. We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the bedroom light and road noise. Blackout curtains are a great suggestion and something we’re actively considering to improve guest comfort. While road noise can vary, we’ll continue looking for ways to minimize its impact where possible. Thank you again for staying with us and for sharing your experience. We’d be happy to host you again in the future.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Corporate rental dump

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very 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: We booked a 3 night stay here. We left after the second night. Our room was a tiny space attached to the front office. No view. Also no privacy. We had the blinds closed the entire time we were in the room because people would just stop and look in at us. We had people knocking on the door the first night at midnight because they thought this is where the manager would stay or something. There were people hanging out outside of our room at all hours of the night. The mini golf hasn't been maintained in years. There is not enough shuffle board equipment to play a game on the trashy court. The AC was covered in mold/mildew and made us all cough and sneeze while in the room. There was rust in the microwave. They only provide one packet of coffee for the entire stay. This place was a dump. The 'no refunds' policy was quite clear though. Avoid this place. They don't care if you have an enjoyable stay. Corporate rental dump.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location!

My boyfriend and I loved staying in this fantastic space right on the beach. Highly recommend! Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2024
Thank you so much, Sherri, we appreciate it. We are thrilled you and your boyfriend enjoyed your stay with us and had a fantastic beach vacation. We would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was quiet and the beach wasnt overcrowded. Property was in good condition. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing 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: This was a last minute addition to our trip and we were lucky that we found a gem of a place to stay! Silver Sands is a great location, close to great restaurants and grocery shopping if you decide to eat in. Kitchen was well supplied with cooking utensils. Very clean! Nice pool area as well as a perfect beach access with chairs and umbrellas for guests use.We will definitely plan to stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Our unit was wonderful. A little loud at night but the bed was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2025
Thank you for the feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the quietness and atmosphere of the property. Would definitely stay again

Loved it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2022
Thanks for staying with us! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mr

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice beachfront property

We enjoyed our stay with our children. We love Longboat Key and their was a very convenient rental
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2024
Thank you for leaving us a review, we appreciate it. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and had a nice family 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

beach getaway

we enjoyed our stay it was a nice area and was a nice unit
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2023
Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review, Tod. We appreciate it and are glad you had a nice stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Bungalow on Best Beach on LBK

Clean, well-maintained property in excellent location on the north end of Long Boat Key. The service was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2023
Hi Elizabeth! Thank you for your feedback, we greatly appreciate it. We are happy that we were able to provide you with a wonderful and relaxing vacation! We hope to have you back in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Time

Very clean and comfortable. Pool and beach area were never over crowded so we enjoyed the peace and quiet and just relaxed!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2025
Thank you for the comments, come again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great place to see sea turtles laying eggs!

Cozy small units on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2023
Thank you so much for leaving us a review. We are so happy that you had a wonderful stay and vacation with RVA. We would love to have you back in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway for 2

The room itself was clean and was well decorated with a beachy vibe. It was a perfect location for 2 people to spend a couple days at the beach with access to some good local restaurants . The property itself is a bit outdated but it’s hard to beat the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2023
Thank you for your review, Anthony, we appreciate it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay

Everything was excellent, room very clean, pool and beach minutes walking. Area and neighborhood excellent. Very pleased with stay. I recommend this place. Planning to go back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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