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Direct Beach Access – Silver Sands #249 by RVA

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A resort with a blue building, palm trees, and a sandy courtyard. - Direct Beach Access – Silver Sands #249 by RVA (Longboat Key)
A beach view through a window with a wooden frame, sandy beach, green vegetation, and a thatched structure in the distance. - Direct Beach Access – Silver Sands #249 by RVA (Longboat Key)
A wooden staircase leading to a beach with a thatched roof structure in the distance. - Direct Beach Access – Silver Sands #249 by RVA (Longboat Key)
A wooden pathway leading to a beach with lush greenery and a clear sky. - Direct Beach Access – Silver Sands #249 by RVA (Longboat Key)
A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and ocean view. - Direct Beach Access – Silver Sands #249 by RVA (Longboat Key)
You can look forward to golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities at Direct Beach Access – Silver Sands #249 by RVA. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Direct Beach Access – Silver Sands #249 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.



    Limited Membership Privileges: Guests of Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort #249 will have temporary membership privileges at Cedars Tennis Resort located at 645 Cedars Court on Longboat Key. The limited temporary membership allows the guest access to fully-lit Har-Tru tennis and pickleball courts (after 1 p.m. daily and subject to availability), community bicycles and Jr. Olympic heated swimming pool. The guest will also have access to the community fitness center.



    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 #249 Features: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit in the Orange Building



    View: Gulf Front View



    Bedding: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Twin, 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

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. Ready for a night out? Consider Sarasota Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena and Robarts Sports ARENA. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding. Visit our Longboat Key travel guide
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Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • A coastal cityscape with a bridge, marina, and lush greenery.
    Longboat Key Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A marina with several yachts docked, a stone wall, and a cannon.
    Cannons Marina
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A coastal beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and a line of trees along the beachfront.
    Coquina Beach
    7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • A beach with lifeguard towers, clear turquoise water, and people sunbathing.
    Lido Beach
    19 min drive - 15.6 km
  • A lifeguard tower with an American flag, a green flag, and a signboard on a beach with people sunbathing and umbrellas.
    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 Direct Beach Access – Silver Sands #249 by RVA have a pool?

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

Is Direct Beach Access – Silver Sands #249 by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Direct Beach Access – Silver Sands #249 by RVA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Direct Beach Access – Silver Sands #249 by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct Beach Access – Silver Sands #249 by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Direct Beach Access – Silver Sands #249 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).

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Reviews

Direct Beach Access – Silver Sands #249 by RVA Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

4.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Beach not crowded
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We loved the amenities and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rx for stress free 4 days

Very clean, wonderful refurbished from last years hurricane, comfortable beds and plenty of linens.As a local but 20 miles East of the beach this is my best option for a calm peaceful beach few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot on the beach

We have an active five year old and we loved this place. The beach out the front and the pool out the side. We loved having a kitchen to save on going out to eat all the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place for a competitive price

Pros: - Location of our unit was right on the beach. - Umbrellas and chairs provided. - Beach was not busy in mid June. - Pool was nice. - AC was incredible. Cons: - I realize what goes with being so close to the water but it could have used a bleaching in the bathroom to get rid of the moldy corners. - Wifi wasn't that good. Overall I'd stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Silver Sands beach front

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: We had a group of friends who had a fun time and enjoyed the accommodations. The unit was clean and is a great location as it has beach and gulf front access. This was the second time I stayed in this unit. Great location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thoroughly enjoyable

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: Thoroughly enjoyable - but you need to trim the sea grapes so we can see the surf from Unit 249; also, fix the sliding glass doors
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Nice location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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 place was right on the beach with great access. The apartment was nice and had some room. My main complaints would be the cleanliness and conditions. For example, the utensil tray was very dirty and we felt we had to wash everything before we used it. Secondly, there were quite a few ants. We had a good time and enjoyed the location but doubt we will ask for this particular unit again. The RVA agents are very nice and accommodating so we will definitely use RVA again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great spot for 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: We have been vacationing at Silver Sands for many years. It works well for a multigenerational vacation - each family has their own space. We like the pool area and the proximity of the beach with lounge chairs available although this year one morning they were not unlocked til 10:30. The units are clean but some are a little dated. Everyone looks forward to our family vacation at Silver sands - this year we had 15!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Disappointed returning customer

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed at this resort in this unit for decades. I feel like the quality of the unit is not worth the ever increasing cost. Although we appreciate the beautiful view, there are items in the unit that have needed repair/replacement for years. The sofa is extremely uncomfortable and the sliding door is now almost impossible to open. In addition this year the refrigerator was missing a shelf making the food storage limited especially when you’re accommodating a family for a week. Lastly, for the price I feel that if you’re not going to include daily cleaning you should at least have a team that removes trash and replaces linens in your room. In the current condition I would not recommend the unit. In fact we did not reserve for our vacation next year even though we have been there for over 25 years :(
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Service went down, price went up

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 been coming here for years about 10 years ago. We decided to do a reunion. We now have to clean out rooms, take the trash out, and out dishwasher was broken. For the price we are charged, this small lack of services was huge. I felt bad for the front desk managers, they had to do so much more because they were the only people on the property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

February 2024

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: My first comment is to say that your Guest Service Agent, Margaret is awesome. Always a smile & ready to help in any way. She takes great care of all your renters. She is a valued representative for your company. we expect to see her back next year!This is our 2nd yr at SS & as was last year, the overall experience was great. This was our 1st stay in #249. The unit gets high marks in the areas of HVAC, tvs, water pressure. It really had everything we needed. I'm thinking that after this year, the LR sofa might need to be replaced, but otherwise the furnishings were good - beds were very comfortable - the decor very pleasing. As you will see below, we gave 5 stars to all your questions. We are booked for next year and can't wait to return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Getaway!

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 staying at Silver Sands. Could not be happier!! Calm relaxing beach and a great unit! Definitely will come again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sisters Vacay

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: Wonderful location, nice accommodations, quiet, short drive to shops and restaurants. Could have been cleaner, kitchen could be better equipped, and needs a better coffee maker. No maid service and had to go to office frequently to get dish soap, coffee, etc.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beach stay

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: We wanted to stay right on the beach and we got our wish. You cannot beat the location of this condo. It was older and could use some updates but nice enough to stay in. Couch is pretty uncomfortable. Lived the screened in porch!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

unfortunate outcome

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than 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: not what expected
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beachfront location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Had the best time with old friends 😊 Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Proximity to beach and layout. Unit was clean and functional. One improvement I would suggest a more comfortable couch
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fantastic location

Wonderful property for a beach trip! Beds were comfortable and condo was clean with plenty of towels. Location was perfect! View of the Gulf and able to walk right out to the beach was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Weekend

This was our second stay at this location and we will definitely be back. Great location, directly on the beach. Great selection of amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need with a great view

This unit had everything a family could need for a stay in the most wonderful part of the island. Amazing views, centrally located, quiet resort. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location.

Silver Sands was the prefect location. The condo we had was a few steps from the beach. It was well equipped and all you need for a couple weeks.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2021