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2nd Floor Retreat – Silver Sands #251 by RVA

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On beautiful Longboat Key, Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort offers a serene retreat with a private beach and heated pool. Take a stroll along the soft white sand, practice your golf game on the putting green or unwind on your private patio with wireless internet access.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

2nd Floor Retreat – Silver Sands #251 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 #251 Features: 1-bedroom, 1-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, 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

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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 Longboat Key Beaches and Coquina Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby. Visit our Longboat Key travel guide
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Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches
    Longboat Key Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Cannon near St. Thomas Island Marina
    Cannons Marina
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lido Beach
    Lido Beach
    26 min drive - 15.6 km
  • St. Armands Circle
    St. Armands Circle
    28 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Siesta Key Beach
    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 2nd Floor Retreat – Silver Sands #251 by RVA have a pool?

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

Is 2nd Floor Retreat – Silver Sands #251 by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 2nd Floor Retreat – Silver Sands #251 by RVA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2nd Floor Retreat – Silver Sands #251 by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2nd Floor Retreat – Silver Sands #251 by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2nd Floor Retreat – Silver Sands #251 by RVA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key condo 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).

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2nd Floor Retreat – Silver Sands #251 by RVA Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Perfection

We really enjoyed out stay at Longboat Key, the property was perfect. Every morning looking at the ocean is amazing. Property was clean and well maintained. The pool was warm and relaxing. We enjoyed the lounge chairs provided on the beach. It was quiet and tranquil. We loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Hidden gem

Old Florida vibe, but nice room, clean, great location. Not luxurious, but very nice for the price. Felt like we had our own private beach. Beach chairs and umbrellas provided was a nice touch. Room was clean, good layout, but could use a little update. First time in this area, it was absolutely beautiful! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

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

Great Value

Great Place and location - excellent price right on the ocean with a pool Could use a little updated but then the price would probably go up. It was clean Definitely would rebook again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Harley visit

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: Overall a pleasant stay. Reported 3 Minor inconveniances to office. She said was going to have the issues corrected. She was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Beachside Treat

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 live being on Florida’s Gulf Coast in a home away from home. Having our own kitchen is vital - we enjoy making our own meals sometimes.A comfortable living area to relax after a day at the beach is great. Love the patio overlooking the pool area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fred K.

Home away from Home

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 always enjoy our stay at your Resort. We love our walks on the beach, the great view from our balcony.Grocery stores and good restaurants are easy to reach.The staff is very friendly and helpful.We highly recommend Silver Sands for a restful and comfortable stay while on Longboat Key.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Fort Wayne, IN

Great time!

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: Outstanding!!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lynn M.

LBK vacation

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: Wonderful... beaches, accommodations, food and people ... if I could make 3recommendations... purchase soft light colors for bedding .. change out mattress cover.. felt like sleeping in rubber... and declutter all the knickknacks..
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Maggie S.

needs some love

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is really great, and so is the pool areaThe unit (#251) itself needed some attention: the bedroom blind was broken, the bed was like sleeping on a slab of concrete, the bedding was in poor taste, the toilet wouldn't stop running unless you jiggled the handle, bulbs were out, the dishes were old and in poor condition, and the couch was faded and worn.Also, if you want privacy, this is not the place
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dave T.

Paradise

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: Another great trip! This place never disappoints. Always clean nothing fancy just a cool place right on the water! Great food all around. And some great fishing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful place with a private beach and a really nice clean condo. Had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. Will definitely come back! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

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

Very pleasant

Very pleasant stay. Close walking distance to the beach... very clean room and property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim l.

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

Great place

Perfect as always
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte D.

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

Silver sand getaway

Had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Great condo on the beach

Unit was clean, bed comfortable and the view was amazing. You can hear the ocean from the lanai.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 a wonderful experience. The location was great. Pool was warm. Beach was beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Zachary G.

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

Spring break

Great place to stay, however pull out couch needs attention. But we all stayed in king size bed which kids loved. But location and facilities were awesome. Thanks for letting us stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Second time we stayed here, all staff very courteous and professional answered any questions, housekeeping very professional and friendly. Would highly recommend this as your nest vacation stop.
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodney L.

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

Enjoyable vacation

Good location. Dishwasher in need of repair. Large mirror leaning against back wall unsecured and could have posed a danger to children. Room looked nicer in photos tan in person.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

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

Beautiful Location for Laidback Vacation

We loved the view from our unit. There were always beach chairs available and lots of space on the beach. The marine life is wonderful to experience! It's great for families and no crossing streets to go to the pool or beach. Staff and guests were friendly. A few tweaks to the room, (updated, unsoiled sofa, drain plug that works for tub, dish drainer, kitchen sink stopper and baking pan), would improve the unit stay. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay and would like to return in the future with our extended family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Edward H.

Longboat vacation

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: Wanted a smaller condo on the beach and this was perfect. Came with chairs for the beach. Also short walk to the beach. Kitchen was equipped. Condo was clean . Enjoyed our vacation. Would come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from Torrington, CT

Not as relaxing as we had hoped

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, the place was good. However, our room was Horrible. The bed was so high, that we had to use a step stool to get into it, but that wasn't the worse part. It was so hard it felt like we were laying on a hard floor. The pillows were long and flat, and hard just like the bed. Hoping to at least relax in the living room, the couch had about an inch of cushion and was also hard and very uncomfortable. There was only 1 comfortable chair in the entire place. The tub was very narrow to stand in and had glass doors, so it made it even more awkward. A walk-in shower would have been much better. Our friends had a much better room and if we ever came back, we would look for something more comfortable. The people next to us were very loud as if they were in the room with us. On the day of us leaving we found what I think were sound barriers hidden in the back of the closet. It would have been nice if we had been told there was such a thing.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Jane S.

No Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very 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: This just confirms to me that you all don't have a clue what goes on. I notified at least a month ago that I was not able to stay bc of daughter hospitalization. I received emails telling me how to get keys and what to do since I was going to be a late arrival. Now I receive a review request. I request a REFUND since I was not able to be there and the place was not used. But I am sure that will go absolutely unnoticed! Get it together, people!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Jeff W.

Needs updating

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: We stayed at the Silver Sands on several occasions. We stayed in this room a few times. This time we noticed that it definitely needs some updating. Need some TLC around it. Ceiling fan in living area. Light switch is not working. Plus it is damaged. Some Slants in windows going outdoor missing and will not close without pulling it shut. Bottom line it just needs to be given a critical eye look. Also, in the past, we have found the lounge chairs to be very good. This time most of them at the beach area were broken or definitely needed the rigging replaced. Also, the provision for umbrellas was nonexistent or damaged. This is very helpful for many of us who fly in and have no way to bring those things with us.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from Eau Claire, WI

Need better Mgmt

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our room was not ready even after confirming it would be ready. Dishes were left dirty in the dishwasher, sand on the floors and the shower leaks on the bathroom floor. Pool and beach were great!