Silver Sands #259 Resort by RVA
Apartment in Longboat Key, FL
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this apartment rental
RVA offers Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort. Located beachfront on beautiful Longboat Key, this resort offers all the amenities of a large hotel with 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 (located in the back closet) while breathing in the fresh saltwater 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 beachfront units.
Unit #259 Features: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit in the Orange Building
View: Gulf Front View
Bedding: 1 King, 2 Twins, 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
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 beachfront units.
Unit #259 Features: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit in the Orange Building
View: Gulf Front View
Bedding: 1 King, 2 Twins, 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
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Longboat Key, FL
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
The vacation rental received high praise for its cleanliness, location, and overall satisfaction, with reviewers recommending it for comfortable stays and spectacular views.
5.0
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:
Couldn't have been better! #259 is the best place on the property!
5.0
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 the perfect spot to see sunsets up close and personal. The pool is so warm and inviting. Our unit is clean and has everything we need for a perfect stay.
5.0
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:
Relaxing.Close to several activities.Comfortable and clean.
5.0
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:
Well-equipped. Clean. Comfortable. Excellent location. Great for two couples or a family.
5.0
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:
In many cases I tend to ignore a request for a review of a product or service. I cannot do that in the case of Unit 259 Silver Sands. The owners have put great thought into both making you feel welcome and providing what would be the needs of most people/ A welcoming card when you arrive is a nice touch. The view of the Gulf is of course the highlight. But more than that the owners spent time thinking what they would like if they were renting the place. This is my fourth time as Silver Sands and the people at the front desk are always helpful. IN this latest trip it is Margaret who did a great job helping when I needed assistance
5.0
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:
weather was not good, but the place was very good
3.0
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:
We have been coming to LBK - Silver Sands for 35 years. This year, room was not stocked appropriately. Two rolls of TP for 6 people - small qty of towels and 2 garbage bags. If they are no longer going to service rooms, then stock the rooms. Someone should (at the very least) come by rooms and ask if you need TP, towels, garbage bags. Even when I walked to office, they said towels were not available (clean) - She did manage to find me two rolls of TP in the back of her office. Just really disappointed - When you pay $4500 for a week, you expect a little more. Chairs on the beach were nasty - broken, stained. Sad to see the place I love deteriorating. Will look elsewhere next year.
4.0
We stayed at the condo in early May and had perfect weather. That location is fantastic. Condo offers a full view of the ocean and is only steps from the beautiful, uncrowded beach. Close to shopping and many wonderful restaurants. We love St Armand’s Circle.
Condo itself was nice. Beautiful balcony. Although we did not cook, kitchen appear to be well stocked. Only odd thing was the entrance into the condo was through the second bedroom. This did not bother us and it was noted in the description of the rental unit.
Beach chairs were available for guests to use. Beach umbrellas were also actually available in the condo unit itself, but they were in the back closet which we never opened until the last day of our stay. Instead we went and purchased an umbrella. Perhaps the owner should consider making that information known to the guests to save them, the expense of going out and purchasing their own umbrellas, only to find them later. They now have an extra umbrella as we left the one we purchased in the condo in the closet.
Our only issue with the condo was that the property allows visitors to smoke on their patios. The people below us were smokers. Every night we would have to go inside and close our door until they finished smoking as the smoke all came up into our patio. Lucky for us, they did not smoke long, but if you are sensitive to smoke or just simply dislike it, this should be considered. My hope would be in the future that the condo association votes to make the entire property non-smoking or designate an area away from the actual units or people can go and have a cigarette.
Other than the issue with the cigarettes, it was a lovely vacation - very relaxing in a fantastic area of Florida.
5.0
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 thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Unit 259. It is furnished thoughtfully, and everything we needed was provided. The views from the screen porch were amazing! The water is perfect, so clear and such a beautiful color of turquoise. We did not turn on the televisions all week. We will be back again next year! The only recommendation we could possibly make is the king size bed has a very firm/hard mattress. We would suggest adding a pillowtop topper, and that would make it just perfect!
4.0
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 clean property as described. Location is family friendly, quiet and nicely kept. Nice pool. Manager on site is very helpful. Had a very nice stay. Great view too. Groceries and shopping close by.
5.0
Loved it and already rebooked same condo for next year!
5.0
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:
It's the best location on the Gulf! Spectacular views of the sunset right from our lanai.
5.0
Very nice
4.0
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:
The location and unit was great. The view is fabulous. The large screened porch facing the gulf is a joy - rather was a joy until the red tide moved in and we couldn't even enjoy the good pool. Pollution plus temperature increases -
5.0
Well-kept and Great Location!
My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The property was well-kept. The kids loved the pool and of course the beach. It was nice having chairs and umbrellas to grab as we walked out to the beach.
5.0
Spring Break 2022
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:
Everything was great - thank you!
5.0
Amazing ocean view
We rented end of April 2022 and the top floor Oceanfront condo was clean and view was amazing. Nice pool. Quiet area. We will return. Had to drive to restaurants but not a far drive. Close to airport. Please buy more beach umbrellas!
5.0
We love it!
Rating Details:
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 absolutely love Silver Sands. It's the perfect location for us and we like being right on the gulf. The pool is the perfect temperature. Maid service is a real plus.
4.0
Spectacular view
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 do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
A spectacular view. Great staff. Clean. Poor set up of having to enter the condo through a bedroom. The shower was being worked on so there was only one shower which was through/ in the master bedroom. The renovation of the second bathroom shower should not have even been started until they had all the parts ( door to shower ) available! Very nice to see a bouquet of flowers on the kitchen table upon our arrival. The linai could have had more chairs that were comfortable as there was only one. This unit was described as able to accommodate 6 guests, not enough comfortable chairs. The recent price increase is not worth it.
5.0
Silver Sands
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent rental. Great location and amenities. Friendly staff and love having housekeeping as needed daily. Would definitely return!!!
5.0
Very kind management
We stayed here for 7 nights and never regretted. Quite friendly place where you can give your mind a peace. The pictures are 100% accurate. The staff are very understanding and responsive. Best service I’ve gotten for years.
We’ve got some problems with some of the appliances but they were solved with a rocket speed. It’s a technology, happens from time to time. Also I would suggest to refresh some of the furniture (old but well taken care of and clean). When you planning to visit this room with the toddler keep in mind that there is only ceramic tile flooring all around the unit. Great view from the living room. Enter of this unit opens to one of the rooms (not a master one) with 2 twin beds, this could be an issue for some picky renters, but myself I didn’t find it a problem.
Pool is always clean. The fresh towels you get every day. Overall GREAT.
Highly recommend this place for others to stay in.
5.0
Family time
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was 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:
Its the perfect location and has everything you need. Beach and pool steps away, has a magnificent beach view. Beds are comfortable and kitchen has everything you need.
The only issue we had was with housekeeping not showing up or doing almost nothing. Front desk was aware of the situation, we had to request towels and toiletry. One thing I will say is, bathrooms were clean but had moldy grout, not terrible but some.
Overall great experience. Easy to reserved but do it with some lead time.
The only issue we had was with housekeeping not showing up or doing almost nothing. Front desk was aware of the situation, we had to request towels and toiletry. One thing I will say is, bathrooms were clean but had moldy grout, not terrible but some.
Overall great experience. Easy to reserved but do it with some lead time.
2.5
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was 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:
Its the perfect location and has everything you need. Beach and pool steps away, has a magnificent beach view. Beds are comfortable and kitchen has everything you need.The only issue we had was with housekeeping not showing up or doing almost nothing. Front desk was aware of the situation, we had to request towels and toiletry. One thing I will say is, bathrooms were clean but had moldy grout, not terrible but some. Overall great experience. Easy to reserved but do it with some lead time.
4.0
Vacation Rental
Had a great time. Great location. Only problem was water does not drain well from master bathroom. It wasn’t a deal breaker. I would definitely recommend the place and stay here again.
4.0
Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than 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.
Clean, quiet
Beach chairs were always available
Pool and pool area was clean and well maintained
Clean, quiet
Beach chairs were always available
Pool and pool area was clean and well maintained
2.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than 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.Clean, quietBeach chairs were always availablePool and pool area was clean and well maintained
5.0
Amazing view!
My husband and I stayed at this condo for a week with our 2.5 year old and had the greatest time! you literally cannot get any closer to the beach or pool, talk about perfect location! The condo was so cute, very clean and the perfect amount of space. Everything was updated and the cleaning service was definitely a plus!
The pool and pool are were much bigger than i imagined. The pool was nice and warm and my daughter loved playing in it everyday!
Some things to note are that it is not walking distance to much so be prepared to drive to restaurants and bars, although everything is close by. We chose to stay in and grill out a couple of nights. Also, as the description says the condo opens into the guest bedroom. If you have adults staying in there is could be kind of weird having to go through their bedroom to get in or out.
Overall, great place to stay at a great price@
5.0
A lovely retreat!
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 time in this beautiful condo! It was so nice sitting on the screened porch listening to the Gulf which was the backyard of this divine abode. Only 2 suggestions: invest about $200.00 in a mattress topper for the king bed. They are readily available on Amazon. And provide rinse aid for the dishwasher. Some of the dishes we washed looked streaked. We would definitely stay here again! Thanks!
2.5
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 time in this beautiful condo! It was so nice sitting on the screened porch listening to the Gulf which was the backyard of this divine abode. Only 2 suggestions: invest about $200.00 in a mattress topper for the king bed. They are readily available on Amazon. And provide rinse aid for the dishwasher. Some of the dishes we washed looked streaked. We would definitely stay here again! Thanks!
5.0
Best Place 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 very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location was perfect. Can't get any closer to the beach and the sunsets from the lanai were spectacular.
2.5
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:Amazing as always!
5.0
Can't wait to come back!!!!
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:
Amazing as always!
5.0
Girls Weekend
We enjoyed our stay at the Silver Sands unit #259. When we finally got to our room it was not cool and we had no A/C the first night. They did get it fixed for the remainder of the stay. Did request some type of refund, but have not heard back from them.
5.0
Excelente para descansar en la playa
Excelente Ubicación frente al mar, apartamento con todo incluido solo llevar la comida. No tienes que llevar ni tohallas, sombrillas , sillas alli lo tienen todo.
5.0
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:
This condo was right on the beach and just wonderful! It was very clean and had all the comforts of home! My family and I hated to leave but will definitely be back! Highly recommend for your Longboat vacation!
5.0
259 Silver Sands
Very nice location especially if you like relatively private beaches. Unit was in good condition
4.0
Cozy Condo
Stayed here for a weekend with another couple. Very clean and was exactly what they advertised. Great view and was nice that they had chairs already on the beach and you could bring down an umbrella from the condo if you wanted one.
5.0
Just as pictured! It's a wonderful condo
The check in was pleasant, the staff members were so kind and helpful. The view was amazing. It was the perfect overnight for peace and quiet!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Longboat Key?
The average price for a rental in Longboat Key is $502 per night. This rental is $372 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Silver Sands #259 Resort by RVA. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Silver Sands #259 Resort by RVA. Enjoy the water!
Is Silver Sands #259 Resort by RVA pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Silver Sands #259 Resort by RVA?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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