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Gulfside Resort – Silver Sands #241A by RVA

Beachfront apartment near Coquina Beach

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On the beach, beach umbrellas
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Longboat Key, FL
  • Place, Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannons Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Longboat Key

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the apartment, you'll find Longboat Key Beaches and Cannons Marina. Jewfish Key and Coquina Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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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
  • ‪Pork Belly's Eatery And Catering Co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shore Longboat Key - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Gulfside Resort – Silver Sands #241A 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 #241A Features: Hotel room in the Green 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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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
  • Hiking/biking trails 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

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

  • No pets 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

7538-173170

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gulfside Resort – Silver Sands #241A by RVA to the airport?

This apartment is 15.4 mi (26-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gulfside Resort – Silver Sands #241A by RVA have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Gulfside Resort – Silver Sands #241A by RVA to the beach?

This apartment is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gulfside Resort – Silver Sands #241A by RVA offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gulfside Resort – Silver Sands #241A by RVA?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Gulfside Resort – Silver Sands #241A by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gulfside Resort – Silver Sands #241A by RVA?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Gulfside Resort – Silver Sands #241A by RVA have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Gulfside Resort – Silver Sands #241A by RVA have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Gulfside Resort – Silver Sands #241A by RVA to downtown Longboat Key?

This apartment is 0.5 mi away from Longboat Key.

Gulfside Resort – Silver Sands #241A by RVA Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

If you are looking for a quiet getaway, this is your place. Located right on the beach. Beautiful heated pool. Everything I needed for my 4 night stay. I took a 3 mile drive to Coquina beach and took the free ferry out to the pier. Sarasota is a short drive south and there were lots of cute shops. Great place, I would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fla

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

neal k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and clean. Small as advertised

Good spot for a weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Get away

We enjoyed our stay. The bed could have been softer. And I wish the Trolley came that far. But otherwise it was Great.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Longboat Key vacation

We had a wonderful time here! Margaret was so friendly & accommodating!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beach

Checkin was very easy. Studio was spotless. Right on the beach and close proximity to restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Willow C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun spot!

We enjoyed this fun spot with private beach, pool, and more!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Ana E.

AC move and Extra people

Upon arrival we were shocked at the size of the room for the price paid. But then, the AC was not working and we were told nothing could be done unless we called the after hours line. ( we were also told the room was cooling....NOT) We called and then were called back and told to move to another room. We packed with no help and moved to a much nicer roomier room. More of what we had expected. The wall unit was replaced and were told to pack up again and move. We did. We had no help moving and nothing offered for the inconvenience. The room, for the price was not at all what was expected and Customer Service was lacking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Wendy, Leesburg

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing, beautiful, private beach!

We decided to get away from the crowds and traffic on Anna Maria Island this year and head south to Longboat Key. The beach is amazing, the grounds are well-kept, and the other guests were quiet and polite. We only have 3 suggestions: 1) If you are staying for longer than one night, we suggest you rent a one bedroom unit with a lanai. The hotel room unit is on the small size, and there is nowhere to dry swimsuits and beach towels. We wll definitely upgrade to a one bedroom next visit! 2) There were not enough functioning beach umbrellas for all the guests, and 3) VRBO advertised daily maid service, which is not the case. Other than these issues, we had a marvelous time, and we will definitely stay again (but we will bring our own beach umbrella with us next trip!)
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

Extremely clean property and incredible convenience with beach just a walk away. The only thing we would change is getting a different unit than 241A. The air conditioner gets cold but sounds like a 747 is landing in your room - needs to be replaced. Also we would definitely go with a bigger room next time that had a kitchen although the description of our room was absolutely spot on and we knew the layout in advance. Ryne was very helpful and always responded quickly when we had any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable and great location

No problem s
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice basic place to stay on Longboat Key

It's on the beach, very nice. The pool is very clean and well-maintained. The parking is easy, room was very clean. Basic. The location is great in proximity to restaurants and stores on the key (it's only 7 miles long altogether). It's also away from some of the larger condos on the beach, more in a residential area, so less people. It was totally quiet. Small dings: The wall AC unit was kind of noisy, but not much more so than usual for this sort of room. Some of the property is a little rough, like the palm-thatched picnic tables by the beach. Who would like it: If you like beautiful beaches and older 50s style accommodations, you would like this place. If you are willing to accept a few rough edges for a reasonable cost of staying. Who should stay away: The super picky. Spend 3X as much and go somewhere else. Those who like to make lots of noise. Go to Siesta Key instead.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F., Beverly, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The unit is clean and looks just like the pics. Very friendly front desk staff. Great value for the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Curtis w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Longboat key getaway

The property was well maintained. The staff were more than pleseant. The area of the island is very quiet. Its a great get away spot to relax , lay by the pool or walk the beach. You cant really go wrong in longboat key. I would definately recommend this destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place, nice people :)

Just one glitch. The address was not sent prior to check in and when we arrived we put in the name and our GPS took us to a different location. It would be very helpful if you sent a confirmation with the address to the email. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roberta S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Peaceful

Loved the area and the beach. Plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas for everyone. Would love to see an ice machine but was told it would make bacteria so couldn't have one. What about bags of ice in an ice chest at the office?
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tanya R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will stay here again!

Lovely place! Low key, convenient and quite.

6/10 Okay

Tommy R.

Silver sands

We have stayed here quite a bit over the years it’s a great location and we love the privacy of the beach . Just had some concerns on the overall room , the shower drain didn’t drain , toilet wouldn’t stop running , bed was super hard and uncomfortable. The location is great just wish the rooms got the maintenance and much needed updating. We keep coming back for the location but the rooms are starting to show wear and tear of popular demand .

6/10 Okay

Louis V.

Clean but small

room was very clean and readily available. small and dark lacking lights and ability to see. Pool and other outside areas were very well done and again very clean. the most positive is that it is Gulf and beach accessible and very clean and well kept in all areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

David R.

Good Location, Small Room

Silver Sands is a good location for quiet walks and sunset watching. The room lacked, well, room! The bathroom was small but adequate. The room itself had a comfortable bed, but nowhere to sit with a cup of coffee and read a book. The location had other rooms that appeared to be larger, with screened in porches, as well as full kitchens, but our room did not. If we go back, we will opt for a larger, more expensive room. For what we paid, including a reservation fee and cleaning fee (for only a three night stay) it was not a good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Wonderful time. Staff kind and very helpful.

Marvellous location.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amber V.

Amazing, and clean

Great experience. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Lovely, relaxed resort.

Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Silver Sands. Clean, attractive room and well-maintained pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016