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Silver Sands #245A Resort by RVA

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, dresser, and a mirror.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a computer, a microwave, and a window with blinds.
A bedroom with a bed, a television, a wardrobe, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a teal-colored microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV displaying a beach scene.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack with folded towels.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Longboat Key Beaches
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Other Space 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Silver Sands #245A Resort 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 #245A Features: Hotel room in the Orange Building



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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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 # 3190766
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Longboat Key

Located in Longboat Key, this apartment is on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Coquina Beach and Longboat Key Beaches. 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 ecotours and cycling.
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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.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kelsey's on Cortez - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cortez Clam Factory - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Silver Sands #245A Resort by RVA have a pool?

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

Is Silver Sands #245A Resort by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Silver Sands #245A Resort by RVA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Silver Sands #245A Resort by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silver Sands #245A Resort by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Silver Sands #245A Resort by RVA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key apartment 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

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 62 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jacquelynn b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Liked
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back again in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

donald m.

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

Great location

Location and facilities wer excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William J.

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

Great Stay!

The vacation was very enjoyable and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2023
Thank you so much, William. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful stay and would love to have you back in the near future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They are still recovering a bit from the storms past but longboat is a great local get away and this little place was very quiet and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

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

Fantastic location

Beautiful little location to enjoy the sun and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 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 such a wonderful experience and would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne J.

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

Pleasant and quiet

Lovely property for a quiet stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 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 soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

Great Location and could not have asked for more!

Rating Details: 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: Couple getaway
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent location with beach access that was basically private. Very few people even on days when the public beach was super packed. The resort had umbrellas and wagons for use and it was only a few steps from our room to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Cozy place

Room was clean, fun decor, and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2024
Thank you for your 5-star review. We would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Communication
"A" units are very very small rooms cluitered with kitchen items in a poor attempt to make it appear they're providing more. Bed was broken when we arrived and broke again during our stay. Queen beds shouldn't be supported by only 4 boards...there should be a box spring. Only redeeming quality was location and access to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bonnie M.

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

Favorite location atea

This was a great unit. Had everything we needed. I just wish the bed was larger. We did not sleep well because of the bed size!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Crystal K.

Long Weekend getaway

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: Relaxing: cozy: clean: and beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2021
Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth P.

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

Great

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2020
Thank you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Everything was clean and neat. Bed has seen better nights and pillows were uncomfortable for sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2022
Thanks for staying with us! Your feedback is appreciated and the owner will be making changes soon!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Jane P.

Silver Sands 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: Awesome pool,great location on the beach,staff very helpful and friendly,our hotel room could of used a chai as it was only a hotel room but still chair woul of been nice,awesome beach with beach chairs.very clean
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar, 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review, Jane. We appreciate it and would love to have you back in the near future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kamille

Liked: Amenities, communication
Property was on the beach with beach chairs and umbrellas provided. The unit could have been cleaner. The widow AC cooled the room but was loud and ran constantly. The staff were wonderful and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rose Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I was a little nervous when I saw some of the recent reviews saying the room wasn’t clean, but honestly this place was so nice! It’s not a brand new resort or anything, but if you’re just looking for a relaxing stay at the beach, this place is perfect! One review said there was mold in the shower, there’s not…the grout is just a little discolored and older, but it’s perfectly fine. I will definitely go back and rebook this resort again someday. The pool was really nice and I love that they provide beach chairs, umbrellas, pool noodles, etc., it made relaxing by the water so much more comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandi W.

GREAT

We've stayed at Silver Sands many, many times. This was the first time we rented the "motel room", which was ok, but I would not to that again! We normally rent a one bedroom unit, which is always perfect. But because we booked so late everything else was rented. But would highly recommend Silver Sands. Always totally satisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you for the comments, we understand the hotel rooms are not for everyone. Come again soon!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stewart G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
The bed pictured in the details is not correct. Blanket had stain(photo attached) It was a joke. I think inflate-able mattress would have been an improvement. There was no support and when we laid down the bed basically folded into a V shape. We suffered through 1 night of the 4 booked. Got email from manager day after we left. No reply after with resolution or re-fund. There was a blood stain on blanket which i assume was from past guest as the frame corners were very sharp.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much, Jim & Amy! We’re thrilled to hear that you felt at home and enjoyed the comfort, location, and nearby attractions. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate your kind words. You’re welcome back anytime—hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin g.

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

Not a one bedroom as advertised. A studio with one wooden chair

Great property Very clean People very friendly Advertised as a one bedroom. It was in fact a studio. Had one wooden chair in the room. To make coffee we had to use the bathroom to get water
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we apologize if there was any confusion, our listing does mention the room is a studio room; however, this resort does offer 1 and 2-bedroom units.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Maria A.

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

Lovely place, well situated. But needs to be deep cleaned.

The place was small, but perfect for us, the bathroom had mold in the shower and around the sink. I contacted the office and they told me to get some bleach and clean it myself, and that should take care of it. Will never stay there again.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar, 2023
Thank you for leaving a review. We are very sorry to hear about that happening to you. We will contact our management team!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Jason D.

245A

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: the room was ok. the shower and microwave were both dirty. The coffee pot still had coffe in it from the previous guest. Lines were all clean & fresh and we had plenty of towels. Bed mattress and pillows were very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec, 2022
Thank you for the comments and feedback. A member of our team will address this with housekeeping. We hope you'll give us another chance at a 5-star vacation.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
245A was a nice size room for us. The shower and microwave were dirty. The shower head had hardly any pressure. The first morning we made coffee there was still coffee in it from the previous person.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jeri C.

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

Longboat Key Vacay

The location was beautiful. Very peaceful and relaxing. The room....not so much. It was in desperate need if deep cleaning. It was not at all like the listing. There was a microwave, coffee maker, toaster, blender and fridge. The microwave was badly rusted so we didn't use it. Coffee maker was great, but they only provided 1 coffee mug. The shower had mold and could have been cleaned better. The place was dusty. We were provided a wisk broom and dustpan from the dollar store to sweep up tracked in sand....who wants to bend over and get on their knees to sweep the floor. Also the listing showed a small bar table with 2 bar stools to eat at....which was not in this room. There was absolutely no place to sit to eat or have coffee except on the bed. We went to Walmart and purchased to camping chairs so we could sit. The property itself is beautiful but the room sucked. We ended up leaving a day early.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2023
We are sorry to hear that. We will contact a team member on our management team to take a look at the property and your concerns.

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