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Beach Escape – Silver Sands Resort #246 by RVA

Beachfront condo with kitchen and balcony

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Escape to Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort, located on beautiful Longboat Key. Enjoy a relaxing retreat with private beach access, heated pool, and putting green. Stroll along the soft white sand or unwind with a favorite novel in your own private lanai.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Beach Escape – Silver Sands Resort #246 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.



Guests staying in Unit 246 at Silver Sands will enjoy complimentary guest membership privileges at Cedars Tennis Resort, 645 Cedars Court, located just 1/2 mile south of the Silver Sands property. Cedars amenities include a Jr. Olympic heated swimming pool with lap lanes, fitness center, lockers, clubhouse with pro shop, and parking. Also available onsite are bicycle rentals, fully-lit Har-Tru tennis and pickleball courts (after 1 PM; subject to availability).



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 #246 Features: 1-bedroom, 1-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, 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

  • 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
  • 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

  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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
  • 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

  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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

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

7538-173180

About the neighborhood

Map
Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cannons Marina - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Coquina Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Cortez Beach - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • IMG Academy - 20 min drive - 14.1 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 Beach Escape – Silver Sands Resort #246 by RVA have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Beach Escape – Silver Sands Resort #246 by RVA?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Escape – Silver Sands Resort #246 by RVA on Nov 16, 2025 start from $208.0, 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 Beach Escape – Silver Sands Resort #246 by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Escape – Silver Sands Resort #246 by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Escape – Silver Sands Resort #246 by RVA?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach Escape – Silver Sands Resort #246 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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Beach Escape – Silver Sands Resort #246 by RVA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

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

Great, affordable place to stay

Although a bit older, it is a nice resort with a great set-up to pool and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Belleview USA

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

Great stay!

We normally stay further south on manasota key but couldn’t get a place and I stumbled across here… the beach was great, pool and room were clean and comfy! We will definitely be coming and staying longer ASAP!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mark C.

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

Clean beach front location

Nice location nice onsite manager Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family Friendly

It was perfect! Clean quiet and on the beach. We really enjoyed our experience. Having a full kitchen gave us ease on having to go out to eat and allowed us to enjoy the beach and pool more. Definitely will book again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

MITCHELL P.

Great place

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: This was our first time and we loved the quiet, relaxed atmosphere and great location on the beach. Pool and beach are right there, everything you could need for a relaxed beach vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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6/10 Okay

David F.

Greatly appreciated the location but.....

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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed multiple times here but this unit was quite run down. Rusty bath fixtures, stained couch, corroded tub.

8/10 Good

Gary K.

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

Good, but could be better.

Sand on the floor when we arrived. A few things could've been fixed. The sheets felt cheap and scratchy. Bed too hard. It was our 3rd time there and overall, we like it, but next time we'll probably look for someplace better even though it will cost more.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

May 2023

This place was quiet and clean. The only thing is the laundry should be free. Since it isn’t free, please put a change machine in there. No place to get change except the office and they close at 5pm
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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4/10 Poor

A guest from Orlando, FL

Quiet Beach Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: Third visit to Silversands Resort. This rental was not updated. Rust in shower and in bathroom. Would not recommend using the tub. Clogged after one use. Front desk manager very pleasant. Grounds outside kept clean.

8/10 Good

B H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bathtub bad shape

The beach was great and made it all worthwhile. The pool was nice but we did not use it because of the weather. The dishes in the cabinets were not clean we had to wash them before using them. We figured out the soap door on the dishwasher was not opening so thats why dishes were not coming clean. T When we checked in we were warned that the bathtub was certainly clean even though it didn't look like it. And it was. It was clean but the finish was gone on it and everything was orange and rusty. Hinges and fixtures were rusty. All was liveable and not the end of the world but it didnt get that way over night so if I were the owner I would not have rented it out that way. Room was supposed to have a partial ocean view but not the case. Shrubs in front of porch blocked the view. Overall it was an ok stay. The beach was perfectly beautiful and there were plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Silver Sands

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 always enjoyed staying in this place. They did a good job at fixing the damage done by the hurricanes.
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6/10 Okay

Marilyn H.

Unit 246 was not up to our expectations.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: I had sent an e-mail on 6/9 to Mindy Farro regarding Unit 246. 1. The bathroom was so outdated the tube finish was worn of and the drain and overflow was rusted. The condiment rack on the wall was rusted. 2.The water in the sink was nothing better than a trickle which made it hard to rinse out. 3. The ceiling fans blades in the living room and bedroom hadn't been cleaned in a long time. Dirt on was very visible. 4. The verticle blinds in the living room were broken. Had several slates that kept falling out and you had to manually close most as the gears were broken. Little privacy since many slates could not close completely. Some old slates were in the A/C closet and a couple next to the refrigerator. On June 10 Mindy contacted me and they were going to go over and check this out immediately. I even sent pictures of the issues. Never heard any more. We have booked another stay for 10/7 for unit 243 which we have used in the past. Never again for unit 246
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F. F.

May 2024 Amazing Location

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: Amazing Location with a beautiful beach. Unit was very clean, spacious and had all the amenities needed. Office staff is friendly,outgoing and willing to help with anything guests need or want.

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Great getaway

Staff was very nice. It was wonderful that our apartment was so close to the beach the only downfall would be that there were limited restaurants/shopping within walking distance from the resort- we chose not to rent a car and just get some R&R. We were able to walk to a couple restaurants. Overall, we really enjoyed ourselves, and would come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila I.

Paradise

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 love it here! The layout is perfect with the pool and the beach locations. The beach is pristine and private. Rooms are clean and spacious. Margaret is so helpful and goes above and beyond to make the experience special.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Fun in the sand

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 had a wonderful time at the beach and the pool. Loved the amenities.
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10/10 Excellent

GORDON S.

Snowbird

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. Office person Marguerite was very helpful gave us a new restaurant to try-was awesome.
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10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

Love this resort

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 exactly what we needed for our trip. It was cozy and had everything we needed. Close to the beach and the pool was great for beach breaks. We plan to stay here again!

8/10 Good

Bill K.

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

Enjoyable and peaceful

LBK is a great place to vacation or spend a long weekend. Quiet, private beaches with easy access to good restaurants nearby. This location is a great choice… lounge chairs and umbrellas provided… You set them up but they are free to use and there were always chairs available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

todd w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beach Area Really Nice

Room needs updated for the price. Nice Location Beautiful Sunsets, Not a busy Area So That Was nice. Unit needs really updated for the Price I paid
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Great spot

Very happy here. Very clean and right on a perfect beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

MITCHELL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Relaxed and easygoing spot for a great beach vacation. Right on the gulf coast, everything you need. Nice pool right out the door. Comfortable space, good kitchen.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

Anniversary weekend

The property was perfect! Had everything we needed inside and out. Loved the beach chairs near the water and beach/pool gear was conveniently self-serve. The pool was clean. Perfect for night time swims after at day at the beach. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Allan R.

Everything went smoothly.

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: A few minor problems quickly corrected. Everything clean and comfortable. Excellent experience.
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8/10 Good

Glenn G.

Graf Vaca

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: We enjoyed the condo very much!! The pool was beautiful and of course the gulf is spectacular!!! We think next time we will look for an all adult facility. Even though we have 5 grandchildren it is nice to have a break...next time.