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Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA

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Step into the serene ambiance of Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort, nestled on beautiful Longboat Key. Unwind by the heated beachside pool, practice your golf game on the putting green or stroll along our soft white sand beach with a good book.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$554
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May

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About this property

Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A 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 #257A 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, fishing pier 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 #257A 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

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

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

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • 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

Property is also known as

7538-173200

About the area

Located in Longboat Key, this apartment is on the beach. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Bradenton Beach 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 mountain biking 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
  • HBDTFE Lifeguard station on the white sand of Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island near Bradenton, Florida
    Coquina Beach
    5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Lido Beach
    Lido Beach
    12 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Siesta Key Beach
    Siesta Key Beach
    34 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • 7-Eleven
    13 min drive
  • McDonald's
    15 min drive
  • Starbucks
    15 min drive
  • Bonefish Grill
    14 min drive
  • Star Fish Company
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA?

As of 17 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA on 13 May 2026 start from NZ$554, 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.

Is Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Longboat Key Beaches and Cannons Marina. Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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. 60 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

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

Silver Sands Stay

Great place on the beach. Quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Mini moon

Perfect place to spend a few days on our Mini Moon! Right on the beach and great little places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan P.

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

Vacation

Great location, pool area great and beach area fantastic! Love the close proximity to Anna Maria Island and close to a few restaurants. Wish there had been a chair or 2 in the room as the only place to sit was the bed or bar stool.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark C.

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

Beach Life

Good location on quiet area of Sarasota Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

amy h.

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

Long Boat Key

The room was fine and had everything we needed! FANTASTIC LOCATION close to a beautiful quiet beach! Also close to some great restaurants w gorgeous views!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

Excellent stay, great location!

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: Wife and I enjoyed the great views and easy beach access. Location on the island was perfect. Just a short Bike ride either direction to plenty of fun things to do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

February 2024

Very clean and well-managed property. Excellent beach. Uncrowded and easy to walk. Good restaurants and amenities nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

maryann d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Right on the beach!

The unit was older and small, but right on the beautiful beach. Its a nice stsy for a day or two
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Weekend getaway

Great location, near restaurants and quiet setting right on the beach. Miniature golf on sight. Comfortable mattress, and enough amenities to allow for simple meals, snacks, and breakfasts. First time staying on Longboat Key. We plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dixie b.

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

Right on the beach

Pool was very clean and heated. Next time I would get the apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belisa A.

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

Perfect Getaway

This was the perfect February getaway from the cold northern winter for my husband and I. The room was nicely decorate, efficient, clean, and best of all steps away from a spectacular beach! The office staff was incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make our stay easy and pleasant. We'd definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shay W.

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

Our Perfect Getaway

This place is beautiful..the property and beach was perfect..we really liked how its not overpopulated with very few ppl..we seen all kinds of diff animals and wildlife and collected plenty of big shells..the heated pool and putt putt was awesome to have so its great for kids and adults..the ocean water was clear and warm..i would def come back and highly recommend if ever have a chance to stay here at this beautiful place..This was our perfect getaway!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell D.

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

First time

Unit great location, convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaretooooo M.

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

We love Silver Sands!

We got married on the beach at Longboat Key! So romantic and peaceful. Silver Sands is amazing, very clean and the pool is beautiful and so clean. Margaret at the front office is so nice and accommodating. This was our second year staying here but not our last! We love it here!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan D.

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

Great Location

Quiet beach, within walking distance to restaurants. On the beach with great view of sunsets. Heated pool. While it lists a kitchenette, it included only microwave, toaster & mini frig.. i didnt like the fact i had to wash my dishes in the bathroom sink.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine Z.

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

Quiet and relaxing

The resort was as advertised. Perfect size for my husband and myself. The office manager was very helpful and friendly. The resort has beach towels, beach loungers, beach umbrellas…very convenient for us. The beach is very quiet. The ocean was beautiful..full of wildlife. We loved being right on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

Silver Sands #257A on Longboat Key is a winner

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: We really enjoyed our stay and that we were steps away from a beautiful white sand private beach right on the Gulf. The property is very quiet and the room is comfortable and clean and is a great base for a short term vacation on Longboat Key - only drawbacks was the bed could use some improvement (too soft) and the grills in the pool area did not work while we were there. But those were minor issues that can be easily corrected and this property and location were an excellent value for this area.
Verified

8/10 Good

joanna m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

2 day get away. Loved the beach

Property was nice. We had a small suite, but didnt have a kitchen sink. Good enough for 2nights. Not a 5 star place, but fair.price and walk right onto silver sand beach and gulf of mexico. Visited Anne Marie Island and St Armands circle for.dinner, Publix, cvs nesr.by, quiet tonrelax and nice warm pool for after beach to swim and relax in , nice weber grilles and sand chairs and umbrella, pool noodles etc for beach. Would go again. Land line telephones.in room and outdated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Silver Sands has easy access to a beautiful private beach and the heated pool is a wonderful option - all just steps from our room. The staff is very friendly and encouraged us to report any issues to them - and offered good suggestions for dining in the area nearby - Harry's less than a half mile down the street has terrific food whether you go to the restaurant or their grocery with to go options. Our only complaints are that while the room was comfortable and clean and met our needs - the bed was a bit soft and hard on the back. Also, the gas grills by the pool did not work while we were there. But, all in all this is a great option for a short term stay on Longboat Key and we would recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

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

Room on the beach

Perfectly situated between laid-back Anna Maria Island to the north, Sarasota attractions to the south, and the Gulf beach a few steps from your door, where you can join the crowd any clear evening to watch the lovely sunset. Also, clean, warm pool. Note that there are two different kinds of accommodations. The "A" rooms like we had are best for a base for running around the area. The other suites have beach-side screen porches where you could spend a leisurely week or more enjoying the gulf breeze and the surf sounds. If I were to stay in the area again for a week or more, I would definitely consider renting one of the suites. But for a few days as a home base for running around the area, the "A" rooms are fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

Right on the beach! Perfect!

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: Silver Sands is right on the beach so walk out your door and out onto the sand! Our room was very clean, comfortable, nicely decorated, and super accommodating. It did not have a kitchenette, however, they had extras that a regular hotel does not have such as coffee mugs, wine glasses, real dishes and silverware. The sandy beach is beautiful and quiet, and offers lounge chairs too. Morning walks were amazing! Not crowded at all. The pool is clean and 90 degrees with grills and chairs to use. We would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Great place to 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: Convenient, safe and close to beach
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect spot for a couple of days.

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: This was great for a two night getaway. Very quiet. Love the on beach access. AC is cool. Clean. I live in North. florida. Its nice to be able to drive to Caribbean feeling area. Longboat key is Gorgeous.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean P.

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

Perfect stay

Right on beach-perfect for a short stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

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

Perfect little place

Our room was great loved the small kitchenette. Quiet little area would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021