Silver Sands #257S Resort by RVA

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(32 Ratings)

Apartment in Longboat Key, FL

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this apartment rental

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 #257S 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 #257S Features: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit in the Orange Building. Includes views of both the pool and Gulf of Mexico from your private patio.

View: Pool/Gulf View

Bedding: 1 King, 1 Queen, 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

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Longboat Key, FL

Nearby attractions

St. Pete Pier™

39.7 mi

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

12.8 mi

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

11.1 mi

Sunken Gardens

41.4 mi

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Silver Sands #257S Resort by RVA

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8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(32 Ratings)

Apartment in Longboat Key, FL

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Longboat Key, FL

Nearby attractions

St. Pete Pier™

39.7 mi

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

12.8 mi

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

11.1 mi

Sunken Gardens

41.4 mi

Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(32 Ratings)

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We had to sleep first night with non working AC (80 degrees) and dirty cover mattress. Property manager offered another room for next day and this one was perfect. Great property management. Some apartments in very bad condition so be careful which one you are assigned to. Direct access to the beach.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

6.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 really liked this rental but for $3000 a week there are things that need addressed. You could not unlock the door from the outside to our adjoining room, the chairs on the patio need new webbing and the refrigerator and microwave are starting to rust. The beds were comfortable however the pullout sofa bed was not. We had plenty of beach towels and linens in the apartment. We had a lot of paddle board equipment and it was difficult taking upstairs from the long walk from the parking lot.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

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: Our reservation at another resort got mixed up. We arrived on a Friday and had no place to sleep. We were able to get a one day reservation in a lovely resort, clean and close to where we had to go the next day and the price was absolutely in our budget. Kind and helpful staff and Vacation saved!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

It was a great stay. Great location on the longboat key. Leasing office is conveniency located in the sam property. No complaints. We had a blessing time there. Thanks

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

We enjoyed our one night stay. Wish we could have stayed longer. Being steps from the beach was the best part. Our kids also enjoyed spending time in the pool.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Condo was clean, quiet and had all the amenities we needed for our trip. The location and grounds were beautiful. Communication with property management was very good and would definitely consider staying here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

We had a wonderful time.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Everything was great except older gentleman who maybe rents for months who thought he could save chairs and tell us what to do and drink

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: This was a nice rental close to the beach. The property was as advertised and clean. Our only complaint was the dishwasher was really old and had a bad smell. I saw a new one in a box in the main office. Maybe a replacement? Check in easy, check out we waited a while for someone to show up but was fast and easy. It is true that you have to walk through the bedrooms to get into the place but we didn't mind. Enjoyed ourselves.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Great location. Good size condo.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 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: Lovely place with amazing location and view. We really liked our rental and it was fully furnished with everything we needed. The property manager was extremely helpful and friendly, Margaret I think was her name. We are coming back at the beginning of January to enjoy the beach and property once again. The price was very reasonable. The unit is a little older, but in very good condition and clean.

6.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Nice beach, property was a little out dated, shower water pressure was poor. Pretty good location.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

wonderful

2.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been coming to this same place and staying in this same suite for many years. We were HIGHLY disappointed with the significant increase in the overall expense and then NOT honoring the discount for frequent stayers. We really are contemplating going elsewhere next year. Also the owner did not renew daily service for the suite so we had to clean ourselves and go for extra towels and supplies. Another reason to be very DISAPPOINTED

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

The place was great everything was easy just be aware that there was no elevator. I can’t say enough good things about the unit the pictures online do not do it justice.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Very pleasant.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Beautiful Beach

Beautiful Beach

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: Not crowded beautiful beach.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Amazing place and amenities. Loved it. They definitely will have a return customer.

Amazing place and amenities. Loved it. They definitely will have a return customer.

It was very easy and the communication was smooth.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Girls trip

Girls trip

We absolutely loved our stay and have rebooked for next year!

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Just what we thought it would be!

Just what we thought it would be!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Fantastic Views

Fantastic Views

The views are beautiful, as is the property and the staff is extremely accommodating.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Nice Beach Get-a-way

Nice Beach Get-a-way

We enjoyed our stay despite the tropical storm and red tide, which were both out of Silver Sands control. Staff was helpful and pleasant. Would definitely return.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Terrific place to stay!

Terrific place to stay!

The rooms were very comfortable. Nice having set up so we were actually in the same basic space but each had our own bedroom. Next time we'll choose a bottom floor being no elevator. The beach and it's view is gorgeous but we still were dealing with red tide so didn't go on the beach much after wiggling our feet in the beautiful sand to find a rotting fish under our feet. But I was aware of it, just didn't want to cancel a long awaited trip. Besides that, there was so much to do, we didn't mind. Would definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Best experience

Best experience

Great hotel and location. Pool is bigger than most we have seen at hotels. Beach is very secluded and private. The turtle nesting along the beach was incredible to see an even more incredible to learn about. We will definitely be a back

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Okay

Okay

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We arrived and had no warning of the red tide. The only clue was all the dead fish on the beach. I understand it’s a natural occurrence and nothing property management could control but would have been nice to have a heads up. Cleaning service was minimal. Even when requested we only got fresh towels. The suite was never sweep and we didn’t have a broom. Overall it was just okay. Not horrible, not great but with the investment made would have expected more.

2.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Best Beach Ever

Best Beach Ever

The property is beautiful! We enjoyed the very short walk to the beach. Having two connecting rooms ( one hotel room and one condo type room) was very convenient for our family. Everything was clean when we arrived. I did not realize we could have two parking passes because we had two rooms but nice to know for next time. We would recommend these units to our friends and family!

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

Relaxing stay

Relaxing stay

good location and easy to get to and very clean property

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2021

Excellent STAY HERE

Excellent STAY HERE

Even though it was FREEZING we still had an excellent time. I would of like to had an extension cord as the only plug in was behind the bed with really no access to it. So we had to leave our phones charging on the floor. Not a big deal but just a suggestion. Kitchen table is super annoying when trying to eat as it moves back and forth. Again something minor.. Thanks again for allowing us to stay we had a fantastic time we will return.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2020

Vacation

Vacation

Loved it!

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2019

Odd floor plan

Odd floor plan

Beautiful view, nice unit but odd floor plan. Patio furniture was very dirty should have been wiped down prior to our arrival. Frying pans need to be thrown out and replaced with new.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2017

Great location; room outdated & needs better maintenance

Great location; room outdated & needs better maintenance

Bobbi at the front was extremely helpful & accommodating. She did her best to make sure we enjoyed our stay. The room has an odd layout where you enter through a bedroom. That's fine if it's a hotel. I was under the impression this was more like a living style condo. We wanted a 2 bedroom and the entrance from the 2nd bedroom into the living area & kitchen was through our bedroom. The bathroom was really old with worn out caulking & deep black mold areas. The shower doors were the old, sliding ones that can easily come off the track. The bed was comfortable. Newer tv only in the king bedroom with HDMI ability . DVD & CD player was available in living room. A great benefit was access to the fitness center at their sister property 1/2 mile down.

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Longboat Key?

The average price for a rental in Longboat Key is R 6,546 per night. This rental is R 4,764 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Silver Sands #257S 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 #257S Resort by RVA. Enjoy the water!

Is Silver Sands #257S 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 #257S Resort by RVA?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Silver Sands #257S Resort by RVA

Apartment in Longboat Key, FL

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Longboat Key, FL

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Longboat Key?

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is Silver Sands #257S Resort by RVA pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Silver Sands #257S Resort by RVA?

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