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 #251S Features: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit in the Green Building with a direct pool view and a distant Gulf view from your private patio.
View: Pool/Gulf View
Bedding: 1 King, 1 Queen, 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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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 mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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 - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
Lido Beach - 26 min drive - 15.6 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
Bonefish Grill - 14 min drive
Cortez Clam Factory - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does 2BR w/ Balcony – Silver Sands #251S, Longboat Key have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at 2BR w/ Balcony – Silver Sands #251S, Longboat Key?
As of 20 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2BR w/ Balcony – Silver Sands #251S, Longboat Key on 15 Jun, 2026 start from S$392, 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.
How much is parking at 2BR w/ Balcony – Silver Sands #251S, Longboat Key?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 2BR w/ Balcony – Silver Sands #251S, Longboat Key?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2BR w/ Balcony – Silver Sands #251S, Longboat Key?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 2BR w/ Balcony – Silver Sands #251S, Longboat Key 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
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We did not care for the beds at all. They were really hard/firm. Great location! Host was very responsive. All in all, we were happy with the place.
Matthew F.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the great location and found us responsive, and that overall you were happy with your stay. We appreciate your note about the beds—comfort can be very personal, and we’ll certainly take your comments into consideration as we look for ways to improve the guest experience. Thanks again for staying with us, and we’d love to host you again in the future.
The property was very nice. Gulf facing with heated pool! The unit on the other hand was very disappointing. Picture of unit is deceptive. Furniture is horrendous, tired, stained, not as pictured. Would recommend the property, NOT that unit.
Cynthia R.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the property and its Gulf-facing location with the heated pool. We regret that the unit did not meet your expectations and appreciate your comments regarding the furniture and overall condition. RVA Resort Vacations
Silversands is always a pleaser. Great amenities excellent location comfortable beds. My only criticism is that the furniture in the living area is a little worn out.
James A.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2020
Always a pleasure to have you. :) We will pass your suggestion on to the homeowner; and look forward to next visit.
Rooms were slightly dated, stained, no hot water in one sink, did not like having to strip beds. Never asked to do this before. Other than that, cleaned as much as possible. Location was fantastic, weather did not cooperate but still beautiful.
Darlene C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the fantastic location and the beautiful Gulf views, even with the weather not fully cooperating. We appreciate you letting us know about the maintenance and comfort concerns, as this helps us identify areas that need attention and improvement. We also appreciate the care you took during your stay. Thank you again for choosing our property.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kati C.
6 Apr, 2025
Absolulty lovely!!!
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:
Lovely clean unit just as described. Highly recommended!!overlooking the pool and Gulf of America!!
Thank you for your 5-star rating! We would love to have you back.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
ERVIN C.
7 Jun, 2025
Not worth it
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
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:
Very old , rusty and smelly
ERVIN C.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Madeline D.
9 Jun, 2022
Nice hotel
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We rented 3 condos, 2 of them were old looking, dirty patios falling apart window shades, mold in the bathroom We were cooking and none of the 3 condos had pot holders for the oven Very limited kitchen supplies 251 was very nice, has been updated 253 and 254 need work Staff efficient and pleasantBeautiful beach and pool
Madeline D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
PHILLIP H.
6 Mar, 2022
Twice in a month
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 stayed at Silver Sands 2 weeks prior to my recent stay for 7 days. As always the property was clean and well taken care of by the excellent staff. The view was excellent! The porch facing the sea was large and accommodated 4 people for sunset watching. I will be staying there again in the future.
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you found the accommodations clean and well equipped with everything you needed for your stay. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back again in the future. RVA Resort Vacations
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mark V.
19 Sept, 2024
Labor Day at 251S
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect!!
Mark V.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Eddie M.
28 Jul, 2024
Excellent
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:
The oven is missing half the element so it would not come off of preheat
Eddie M.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from Belle Isle, FL
26 Jun, 2024
Yearly getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall it's worth it. Steps from an uncrowded beach, nice pool area, and quiet. The grounds are maintained nicely. My family and friends have been there 3 years in a row and will return next year again.
A guest from Belle Isle, FL
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Lori B.
2 Jun, 2024
Disappointed
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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 do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The furnishings were old and worn, and the kitchen ware was mismatched and lacking in supply. Some dishes in the cabinet were dirty. At the time of our visit, the pool was not available making this expensive vacation very disappointing. I called RVA to let them know, but never received a call or email back.
Lori B.
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Amber D.
6 Jul, 2023
Disappointed
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was 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:
I was disappointed with the condo. I normally stay at another property but due to availability I had to try another this summer. I will not be back to this property. The cleanliness was not good. Behind the couch was food and dust. Same behind the beds. There was dust all over the walls in the kitchen. Rust on the refrigerator. The ice maker didn’t work. The couch and chair were so dirty I went a bought a cover up at Walmart before I would sit on them. The cleaning people didn’t speak English so when I went to exchange towels they came across as rude. The chairs were broken at the beach. No umbrellas. The lighting around the property was not good so going out at night was scary. Overall, I will not stay at this property again. They spent more time cleaning the outside than the inside of the property. Also, they had to close the pool one day because no one was checking it until it was too late. I own a pool at my home so I know this could have been avoided.
Amber D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kim W.
6 Jun, 2023
Paradise for our family
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 family vacation consisted of toddlers, teenagers & adults. Never a dull moment. This facility offered something for everyone. The beach & pool are just steps away. Plus putt putt golf & shuffleboard. Located near all sorts of local attractions. The staff were great! Very professional & went out of their way to ensure that we were happy. We love Silver Sands Resort & looking forward to our next stay!
Kim W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Vivian M.
13 Sept, 2021
My 60's
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 was very pleasant. Our rooms were very clean, comfortable and fully equipped with everything necessary. We will recommend it 100%.
Vivian M.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Ashley Z.
13 Apr, 2021
Poor management but nice facilities and good location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
The pool was closed for half of our stay for spring break and we were not notified of this until we showed up. The management would never call us back or address the problem personally. At the end of our stay we did have a credit on our bill but it wasn't near enough for half of our stay and the lack of care and concern was underwhelming.
Ashley Z.
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Brad S.
5 Apr, 2021
Our stay at Silver Sands
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was 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:
We have stayed at Silver Sands multiple times for nearly 10 years. As a family of six (4 kids) it has always been accommodating, however not this visit. Although on the website it said our room would sleep six people, it did not have a pullout double couch but a futon that only slept one. When this was brought up to the manager, Clint, he was impolite, unprofessional and passive aggressive, saying that despite the false advertisement that the room slept 6 but did not nothing could be done to refund us a portion of what we paid. Clint insisted that it did sleep six and that all similar units had been changed to futons in Sept with no complaints. However we stayed in a unit in the previous June that indeed did have a pullout double couch and that unit did sleep 6. Not enough chairs on the beach for hotel guests. Many were broken. No monitoring of hotel guests cars in the parking lot. Many people were parking at the hotel and using the pool and beach, making parking difficult for actual guests.
Brad S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Aberdeen, MD
1 Mar, 2021
Week Long Stay
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:
Excellent
Perfect location on Longboat Key! Property is quiet and clean! We would book again!
Stephanie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2020
Thank you!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Natalie W.
2 Nov, 2020
Great Stay!
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 loved our stay at Silver Sands. The unit was clean and had everything we needed and was only steps from the beach. Property well-maintained and staff was friendly.