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Steps to Beach – Silver Sands 2BR Condo #243S by RVA

Beachfront condo for sun and fun

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, stereo, offices
On the beautiful Longboat Key, Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort offers a serene escape with its private beach, heated pool, and lush garden area. Relax in your unit or by the pool with WiFi access or unwind on the soft white sand beach while breathing in fresh salt-water air.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps to Beach – Silver Sands 2BR Condo #243S 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 #243S Features: 2-bedroom, 2-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: 2 Queens, 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
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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
Onsite 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

7538-173175

About the neighborhood

Map
Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cannons Marina - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lido Beach - 13 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • IMG Academy - 20 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Siesta Key Beach - 32 min drive - 19.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shore Longboat Key - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Swordfish Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Star Fish Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to Beach – Silver Sands 2BR Condo #243S by RVA have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to Beach – Silver Sands 2BR Condo #243S by RVA?

As of Nov 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to Beach – Silver Sands 2BR Condo #243S by RVA on Nov 30, 2025 start from $247.0, excluding 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 Steps to Beach – Silver Sands 2BR Condo #243S by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach – Silver Sands 2BR Condo #243S by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Beach – Silver Sands 2BR Condo #243S by RVA?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Beach – Silver Sands 2BR Condo #243S 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 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Steps to Beach – Silver Sands 2BR Condo #243S by RVA Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Extremely convenient access to beach, Large pool, putting green, and pool toys made our stay very fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Amenities
It was clean quite and staff super nice.no problems or issues with anything. JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THE BEACH.diffentley would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ken J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location... nice property

Great location... nice property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zaira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I love the place is perfect for families and I will be back Thank you. Margarate was really kind, helpful and funny. We truly enjoy our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C., New Hudson

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

Clean & great location

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this property. Very clean & love having a pool and the beach just steps from the back door.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Great 3day weekend

Stay was easy and what you would expect from a beech condo. It’s not the Ritz but you can’t get much closer to the beach. We felt like we had a private beach. The pool closes at 5 when they go home but you still have the beach right there. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Michael C.

Meh

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Mattresses in our unit was worn and noisy. The location is great. The facility itself is well maintained for it's age. Questionable whether it's worth the high $$ since the unit owners don't seem to invest in improvements and furnishings.

6/10 Okay

Lynn N.

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

Pool was closed

They had to make repairs which took most of our stay. Very disappointing. Other than that, it was just what I expected.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021
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6/10 Okay

Henry J.

Disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been coming to Silver Sands for several years. We love the location to the beach, however, it is in dire need of updating. Unit 245 and 243 were worn and not as sparkling clean as we would have liked. The service in the rooms was very difficult to get done. The refrigerator in 243 was rusted and the small refrigerator in 243S was as well.Cahirs in the kitchen were ragged with the fabric hanging on the bottom and the couch was dingy and dirty.
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10/10 Excellent

Christi B.

Beautiful beach location!

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: Beautiful beach location. Friendly staff. I would stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

Girls week

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 a wonderful relaxing stay, amazing location to the pool and gulf.Room was clean. Bed was very hard. Manager was very friendly and accommodating We would love to return
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria A C.

Fabulous spot!

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: Our place was perfect! Spotlessly clean, well equipped and good location! Margaret at the front desk is a jewel of a gal!
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8/10 Good

Donna R.

Room 243

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: There was a lot of changes this year, like we furnish alot of paper goods and still pay same rental. iI love it here we have been coming 23 years. It does needs some up grades. No umbrellas, beach chairs broke
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10/10 Excellent

John D.

Beach Reunion

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: Base my beach experience on how hard it is to acclimate back to normal life when you leave. Silver Sands lived up to our expectation. I keep wanting to return and enjoy it some more. It's great to be able to take a short walk to the beach of white sand, wade into calm water and enjoy a refreshing swim. Afterwards we would get together at the pool, which was always warm and enjoyable. Enjoyed meeting other guests who were always friendly. Only disappointment was the tub/shower was hard for both of us to get into.
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6/10 Okay

Charlotte H.

Our family vacation ~

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Room # 243S needs a upgrade . Everything. Every piece of furniture & appliances. We have stayed here many times over the years. No comfort this time~
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10/10 Excellent

Katy D.

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: Excellent
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8/10 Good

JOAN T.

family stay at Longboat Key

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: My husband and I have rented at Silver Sands every year for approx. 20 years. Before that we were at The Holiday Beach. We love Longboat Key, and have brought many friends there as well as our children, and now their children, this year we rented 7 units over Easter vacation for 1-2 weeks. The biggest disappointment is the lack of room service. We had a difficult time getting clean towels and got no response for the repair of the toilet that never stopped running. Also the rooms could definitely be cleaner.
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8/10 Good

Stephen A.

Vacation in the Sun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The site staff was very helpful and courteous. The location was good and as expected. The facility was well maintained and everything functioned. The unit was a bit shabby for the cost and is in need of upgrades in almost every category.
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8/10 Good

Stephen A.

Vacation in the Sun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The site staff was very helpful and courteous. The location was good and as expected. The facility was well maintained and everything functioned. The unit was a bit shabby for the cost and is in need of upgrades in almost every category.
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke D., Christiansted

Beautiful property

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 love silver sands! Highly recommended property.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Manassas, VA

Wonderful Silver Sands !

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 have been coming to Silver Sands for over 25?years. It includes many of our extended family members! We love the location and uncrowded beaches. We also enjoy many of the offerings besides the beach for example; beautiful pool , duffle board court and the newly redone miniature golf course. Really like the ocean view on the screened in porch! Also like TVs in each room. Thanks Silver Sands!!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn F.

Blessed and thankful

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: Been coming to Silver Sands with family and friends for 2 years and hope to come to Longboat Key every year forever♥️It is the perfect location for low key adventure, Saint Armand’s, yummy restaurants, ice cream, beautiful beaches, farmers markets, friendly people, I fell in love our first trip♥️♥️♥️♥️

8/10 Good

Dana L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed we will definitely be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Lake Placid, FL

Beach Getaway at Silver Sands on Longboat Key

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 were very pleased with our stay at Silver Sands. The location was great overlooking the pool area. The connecting rooms was perfect for the three of us. Also enjoyed having the beach towels when down on the beach. Also enjoyed our walks along the gulf!
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10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Tropical laid back 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: We have been vacationing here at Silver Sands for 12 plus years and we absolutely Love it! The private beach is right out your door and the pool is always so refreshing after hanging out on the beach! Just a laid back place and feels like we are a million miles away but in less then 2 hours we are enjoying our tropical get away!