C’est l’un des rares hébergements avec une laveuse et une sécheuse sur place.
Découvrez des points d’intérêt à proximité
Tout près : Plages de Longboat Key
2 chambres2 salles de bain6 personnes
Commodités populaires
Sur la plage
Piscine chauffée
Stationnement sur place disponible
Cuisine
Laveuse et sécheuse
Climatisation
Explorez la région
Longboat Key, FL
Plages de Longboat Key
Place, Plages de Longboat Key
1 min à pied
Marina de Cannons
Place, Marina de Cannons
8 min à pied
Plage de Coquina
Place, Plage de Coquina
7 min en voiture
Sarasota, Floride (SRQ-Aéroport international de Sarasota-Bradenton)
Airport, Sarasota, Floride (SRQ-Aéroport international de Sarasota-Bradenton)
37 min en voiture
Chambres et lits
2 chambres (6 personnes)
Chambre 1
1 très grand lit
Chambre 2
1 grand lit
Chambre 3
1 canapé-lit (double)
2 salles de bain
Salle de bain 1
Douche uniquement
Salle de bain 2
Baignoire ou douche
Espaces supplémentaires
Terrasse en bois ou patio
Cuisine
Jardin
Salle à manger
À propos de cet hébergement
Silver Sands # 253S: 2 BR / 2 BA Resort sur Longboat Key par RVA, pour 6 personnes
RVA propose Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort. Situé en front de mer sur la magnifique Longboat Key, ce complexe offre toutes les commodités d'un grand hôtel avec l'intimité et l'isolement que les clients de Silver Sands reviennent chaque année. Détendez-vous sur notre plage privée, promenez-vous sur notre doux sable blanc, plongez dans notre piscine chauffée au bord de la plage ou profitez d'une chaise longue et d'un parasol gratuits tout en respirant l'air frais de l'eau salée. Pratiquez votre jeu de golf sur notre green ou détendez-vous sur notre belle plage avec votre roman préféré. Un service de femme de chambre quotidien est assuré et un service de blanchisserie est disponible, vous serez donc choyé dès votre arrivée. L'accès Internet sans fil est disponible dans l'intimité de votre unité individuelle, dans le jardin ou sur la terrasse de la piscine, afin que les clients puissent lire leurs e-mails, surfer sur Internet et profiter du soleil de Floride en même temps!
Privilèges d'adhésion limités: Les clients du Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort # 253S auront des privilèges d'adhésion temporaires au Cedars Tennis Resort situé au 645 Cedars Court sur Longboat Key. L'abonnement temporaire limité permet à l'invité d'accéder à 10 courts de tennis Har-Tru entièrement éclairés (après 13 heures par jour et sous réserve de disponibilité), aux vélos communautaires et aux Jr. Piscine olympique chauffée. Le client aura également accès au centre de remise en forme communautaire ouvert 24h / 24 et 7j / 7.
Hébergement: Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort est une retraite relaxante située directement sur le golfe du Mexique à l'extrémité nord de Longboat Key. Choisissez parmi nos différents styles d'unités, y compris les chambres d'hôtel, les unités à une ou deux chambres avec vue sur le jardin et les unités à une et deux chambres face à la plage.
Unité # 253S Caractéristiques: Unité de 2 chambres et 2 salles de bains dans le bâtiment écologique avec une vue directe sur la piscine et une vue lointaine sur le golfe depuis votre véranda privée.
Vue: Vue sur la piscine / le golfe
Literie: 1 très grand lit, 1 grand lit, canapé-lit
Remarque sur la disposition: veuillez noter que la porte d'entrée de l'unité 253S s'ouvre sur une chambre à coucher avant de pénétrer dans les pièces à vivre. Nous vous prions de bien vouloir prendre en compte cette fonctionnalité de mise en page lors de la sélection de votre voyage. Caractéristiques du complexe: Bureau sur place, accès Internet Wi-Fi, laveuse / sécheuse à pièces, piscine communautaire, accès à la plage privée, terrains de jeu de palets, Putting Green, service de ménage quotidien, véranda privée (certaines unités), parking gratuit, décoré par un designer Unités, lecteurs DVD / VHS, cuisine ou kitchenette entièrement équipée, espace barbecue
Restauration: Bien que Silver Sands ne dispose pas d'un restaurant sur place, il est situé au centre à une courte distance en voiture ou en vélo de la cuisine locale d'eau salée. Les restaurants de Longboat Key incluent Harry's Continental Kitchens (0,5 miles), Euphemia Haye Restaurant (0,5 miles), The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill (7,1 miles) ou The Chart House (7,7 miles).
Attractions: Longboat Key est connue pour ses journées de loisirs passées à se promener sur les plages ou à faire du vélo sur l'île. En tant qu'île barrière de la ville connue comme la «capitale culturelle» de la région, un assortiment d'options de divertissement peut être trouvé à Sarasota, à proximité, où les attractions et les activités abondent pour tous les groupes d'âge.
Tous les terrains de golf situés sur Longboat Key sont privés, mais les régions voisines de Sarasota et Bradenton offrent des parcours de golf de premier ordre à quelques minutes de route de l'île.
St. Le Circle of Lido Key d'Armand est un incontournable de la région. Située à seulement 16 km au sud de Silver Sands, cette arène de shopping en plein air d'inspiration européenne comprend un grand choix de magasins chics, de restaurants, de galeries de bijoux et plus encore! La rumeur veut que le magnat du cirque John Ringling a remporté Lido Key dans un jeu de poker et transformé l'île sœur de Longboat Key en une attraction de renommée mondiale.
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte n'a pas indiqué si l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone ; pensez à apporter un détecteur portable lors de votre séjour
L'hôte n'a pas indiqué si l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
À propos du quartier
Longboat Key
Cet appartement en copropriété vous donne rendez-vous à Longboat Key, plus précisément sur la plage. Si l'emblématique Laboratoire marin et aquarium de Mote Marine constitue une attraction populaire, vous apprécierez la beauté naturelle des lieux qui s'offre à vos yeux au détour des emblématiques Plages de Longboat Key et Plage de Coquina. Envie de vibrer à l'occasion d'une belle affiche ? Réservez vos places à l'illustre Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Pour une agréable soirée, l'incontournable Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar vous attend également. Les points d'eau des environs sont le décor idéal pour vous adonner à de nouvelles activités telles que le jet-ski et la plongée sous-marine tandis que les amoureux d'aventures en plein air pourront plutôt opter pour les balades en vélo et les promenades à cheval.
Longboat Key, FL
À proximité
Plages de Longboat Key - 1 min à pied - 0.0 km
Marina de Cannons - 8 min à pied - 0.7 km
Plage de Coquina - 7 min en voiture - 6.8 km
Lido Beach - 19 min en voiture - 15.6 km
Plage publique de Siesta Key - 42 min en voiture - 32.2 km
Transport
Aéroport international de Sarasota-Bradenton (SRQ) - 26 min en voiture
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 13 min en voiture
McDonald's - 15 min en voiture
Kelsey's on Cortez - 15 min en voiture
Cortez Clam Factory - 12 min en voiture
Starbucks - 15 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
2BR Family Beach Escape – Silver Sands #253S by RVA possède-t-il une piscine?
Oui, cet établissement propose une piscine. L'endroit possède notamment une piscine chauffée.
Combien cela coûte-t-il de séjourner à 2BR Family Beach Escape – Silver Sands #253S by RVA?
En date du 5 août 2026, les prix trouvés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes à l’hébergement 2BR Family Beach Escape – Silver Sands #253S by RVA le 6 déc. 2026 commencent à 332 $ CA, taxes et frais en sus. Ce prix est fondé sur le plus bas prix par nuit des 24 dernières heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont sujets à changement. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix précis.
2BR Family Beach Escape – Silver Sands #253S by RVA accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Non, l’établissement n’accepte pas les animaux de compagnie.
Combien coûte le stationnement à 2BR Family Beach Escape – Silver Sands #253S by RVA?
L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à 2BR Family Beach Escape – Silver Sands #253S by RVA?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 16 h.
À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à 2BR Family Beach Escape – Silver Sands #253S by RVA?
Le départ est à 11 h.
Où se situe 2BR Family Beach Escape – Silver Sands #253S by RVA?
Longboat Key - condo se trouve directement sur la plage, à quelques pas de cet attrait, Plages de Longboat Key, et 2,9 mi (4,7 km) de Plage de Coquina. Plage de Bradenton et Marina de Cannons se trouvent également à moins de 5 km.
Avis
8,0
Très bien
Les avis sont présentés en ordre chronologique, soumis à un processus de modération et vérifiés, à moins d’indication contraire.
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.
Points faibles : Communication
Best vacation!
Love the place! Very clean and comfortable! Nice location! Will rent again next summer!!
Atabex V.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 16 août 2022
Thanks for vacationing with us! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Janene A.
12 janv. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great condo on Longboat Key
Our family stayed here for five days the week after Christmas and had a great time. The boys loved the mini golf and the heated pool. The beach was really convenient and enjoyed the provided chairs. The condo had a great view of the beach and the pool. The on-site office for the complex was helpful but I could not find any quarters to do laundry so the only thing that would make this place better is a change machine or no coin operated laundry. It was an easy walk down the street to Harry’s corner store and other restaurants nearby. Will definitely stay here again!
Janene A.
Séjour de 5 nuits en décembre 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 26 janv. 2023
Thank you so much, Janene! We appreciate your review and are happy to hear that you and your family had a wonderful and relaxing stay with us. We would love to have you back in the near future!
Avis vérifié
6/10 – Acceptable
krystal r.
4 juin 2023
Points forts : Propreté, emplacement
Points faibles : Communication, exactitude de l’annonce
Will come back but finding new accommodations
Online stated daily maid service. Inside we found a do not disturb sign for the door, I assumed for the daily maid service. For two days I waited for trash bags, we took our own trash out, and fresh towels. I finally called the office, only to be told they no longer do that. Every time the water went down the drain in the kitchen or the dishwasher was used the entire unit smelled like sewer. Keeping up with actual keys for the unit was not convenient either. Especially on the beach and at the pool. Then being threatened $25 a key for lost keys.
krystal r.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 5 juin 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review, Krystal. Also, thank you for bringing those issues to our attention and we will inform our operations team!
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Raul A.
23 juill. 2024
RVA
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 good place, we had a wonderful stay!!!
Raul A.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
6/10 – Acceptable
Debbi B.
23 juill. 2024
Overall Good With a Few Exceptions
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The unit was furnished nicely it was as described on the website other than for management/maintenance deficiencies. There were holes in the walls in both bathrooms where towel bars had been pulled out and the dining room chandelier was missing, just a single light bulb hanging from the cord over the table. The king size bed mattress was so hard I had to sleep on the pillows, it was like sleeping on the floor. I spoke to the on-site office personnel about all of the above, her response was that she thought maintenance had repaired the walls and that she would try to find a foam topper in one of the other rooms for the mattress. We had 2 adults and 4 teens all were accommodated nicely with the beds and sectionals.
Debbi B.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
8/10 – Bien
Karen K.
27 mars 2024
Best Room, great layout, functional, beautiful view
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:
Celebrated 60th Birthday, and the resort had a wonderful chocolate birthday cake awaiting us in our Frig. Fabulous staff, only hickup was two broken light fixtures and a frying pan that wasn't too great. OTHERWISE, BEDS FABULOUS, VIEW FABULOUS, just perfect!
Karen K.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
8/10 – Bien
A guest from Bolingbrook, IL
29 nov. 2023
Silver Sands Resort One of the Best in Longboat Key
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:
Facility and location top notch, The unit we stayed in needs some work, bathroom needs refresh and bed needs new mattress. Grounds, pool and beach are the best in the area-quiet and clean! One of the greatest are to view the sunset!
A guest from Bolingbrook, IL
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
4/10 – Médiocre
bradford w.
22 août 2023
Lot of money for a unit sorely in need of a remodeling
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than 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 stayed with my wife and grandson at 253s Silver Sands. It was very costly considering the bathrooms were not acceptable, i.e. moldy grout and seal around shower and rusted out tub at the fixture. Bare bones.Kitchen ok. Sliding doors could barely move on the track and the Vertical Blinds (how 60's is that) were coming apart. Furniture was old and nasty. The beds need to be replaced, hard and lumpy for my taste. AC in the adjacent unit was not cold but in the main one it was great. Not sure if the dishwasher worked. No decent umbrellas and no beach canopies offered so you better have your own if you don't want to fry. Pool looked ok but too hot to get in. Not quality for the price. Really needs to be updated from the 60's.
bradford w.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
8/10 – Bien
Travis R.
2 juill. 2023
A Nice 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:
This property is nice and quite with quick access to the beach and centrally located for restraunts and shopping. We have traveled here for the second year in a row with our friends and always have a relaxing fun time.
Travis R.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Mary P.
25 août 2022
Silver Sands
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 very much enjoyed our stay. Will be back next year.
Mary P.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Jamie C.
9 août 2022
Wonderful!
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! We rented three condos in a row, which worked perfectly for our big family vacation.
Jamie C.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
8/10 – Bien
18 juill. 2022
family 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:
good
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
19 juin 2022
Vacation repeat
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:
Love the location, size of condo, screened in porch, beach chairs and umbrellas , kitchen, and pool area!! We will be back for sure!!
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Kema M.
15 juin 2022
Relaxing
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:
Nice unit with a beautiful view. We had lots of room and all of the kitchen/bathroom basics needed. I will say that the king size mattress in the main bedroom is very hard and old. The other room had a good mattress and the large sectional in the living room was comfy.
Kema M.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
8/10 – Bien
A guest from E BRIDGEWATER, MA
27 août 2021
Great escape
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 place and staff local dinning was good recommend dry dock for a nice dinner .The best part of trip was sunsets and seeing baby turtles head to the ocean for the first time
A guest from E BRIDGEWATER, MA
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
4/10 – Médiocre
A guest from Johns Creek, GA
1 août 2021
Not up to usual Silversands standards.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
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:
Disappointing. This is the third request I have received asking for a review. On 7/17 I sent an email describing our stay to two RVA email addresses. I have not received a reply. So I will post a review here.Our family has stayed at Silversands for 15 years. This year we rented 3 suites and 3 regular units. This is what we encountered in 253S: Rude check in with no information to prove balance due.No toilet paper in unit.No beach towels for two days.2 Toilets running intermittently.Lock on 253 door not working properlyHousekeeping no shows and not sweeping when they do show up.A/C unit in 253A smells like mold or mildew.Bathtub cracked and rusting, grout moldy and missing in some spots. Parking lot is full of deep potholes.There were issues with at least 5 of the 6 units rented. A/C not working upon arrival and not repaired until after 7pm the FOLLOWING day, ice maker broken, no housekeeping for multiple days, one of the beds in very poor condition. It's a shame this once very nice property is in such disrepair. Very disappointing that the service and quality that we paid for was not delivered.
A guest from Johns Creek, GA
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Joanne P.
24 juill. 2021
Silver Sands over the 4th of July
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 stayed inlay this resort in Unit 253 and 253s. My sister stayed in unit 254 and we opened the doors between the units and had a 3 bedroom, 2 kitchen, 3 bathroom and 2 fold out couch suite! It was so nice to be connected like that. The units were very clean and comfortable and access to the beach and pool is great too! Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Amazing experience and my family and I will be back soon!!
Joanne P.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
2/10 – Terrible
Laura F.
21 juill. 2021
Disappointed
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very 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:
The pool area was very nice and clean but the room rates a D. The toilet was not working properly and had previously been worked on. The air In The hotel room didn’t work properly. The door on the refrigerator was on backwards and very inconvenient. If this is someone’s condo the kitchen isn’t properly equipped. The rooms weren’t not very clean. There was food under the sofa. And we were supposed to be downstairs and they put us upstairs which I found out by accident when I called them. Beds were terrible Not very good at all
Laura F.
Avis vérifié
6/10 – Acceptable
Shawnee W.
28 juin 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Nice but needs to be updated
We enjoyed the property and island overall. The condo was clean and you could tell they took pride in cleaning it. The beds slept okay but need to be replaced. Thankfully, we found pillows to help. The couch either needs to be replaced or deep cleaned (I know it’s a rental but there where tons of stains and spots.) The chair in the corner needs to be thrown out or the cushions completely replaced. Overall we loved the location and smallness of the overall condo.
Shawnee W.
Séjour de 5 nuits en juin 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 2 juill. 2021
Thank you for the honest feedback. A member of our Management Team is looking into these items. We would love another chance to provide a 5-star vacation experience.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
4/10 – Médiocre
A guest from Altamonte Springs, FL
17 juin 2021
Disappointments
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:
1of3 tvs did not work properly;1 bathrm smelled of urine and discovered wet urine under toiletseat yet it had paper draped across seat as if cleaned;couch was dirty & stained;lg refrig icemaker rusty inside; For the daily rate of the 2 bd/2 ba unit we expected higher standards and better working amenities!
A guest from Altamonte Springs, FL
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Dawn C.
28 avr. 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
A few days away
Clean friendly, salt water pool beach was amazing
Dawn C.
Séjour de 2 nuits en avril 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 3 mai 2021
Thank you!
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Laura M.
29 mars 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.
Great location!
Loved the area and the building. The furniture needs replaced though!
Laura M.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 20 avr. 2021
Thank you for the comments and stars.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
BLAS A R.
23 juill. 2020
GREAT VACATION RESORT!!
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:
First time at this resort and won't be the last one!! Really enjoy our stay even with the COVID-19 crisis in our country. Love the private beach, away from the big crowd.Not a pool person, but kids love it. Very nice around the resort, very clean and friendly staff. I've already recommend it to my friends.
BLAS A R.
VrboOwner a répondu le 28 juill. 2020
Thank you for the comments and kind words, we loved having you and would welcome you (and your friends) for another trip.
Avis ancien
8/10 – Bien
Nancy D.
23 janv. 2017
Terrific Location
The location on the beach was wonderful and there were some really marvelous restaurants nearby. The condo itself was very clean and the appliances were new. While not plush, it was a terrific spot for a vacation stay. The layout was a little strange, with the front door leading right into the bedroom and the adjoining bedroom of the two bedroom suite also right in the master bedroom but it worked out fine and gave us a beautiful view of the beach and great sunsets. Unfortunately, the lock on the outside door of the adjoining room did not work properly and we got locked out on New Year's eve. It took some time, but the emergency number was answered and they helped us gain access to the room. Also, there was hardly any silverware in the drawer; but, again, the accommodating staff provided what we needed. The fitness center was about a block away but was well appointed, clean and available 24 hours a day, which we enjoyed.