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Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA

Beachfront apartment near Bradenton Beach

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On the beach, beach umbrellas
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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.Your stay at this Longboat Key apartment places you within a 10-minute walk of Longboat Key Beaches and Cannons Marina. Jewfish Key and Bradenton 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) - 36 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.

Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A 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.



Limited Membership Privileges: Guests of Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort #257A 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 #257A Features: Hotel Room in the Orange 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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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
  • 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

  • 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 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

7538-173200

Frequently asked questions

How close is Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA to the airport?

This apartment is 15.6 mi (36-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA to the beach?

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

Does Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA to downtown Longboat Key?

This apartment is 0.5 mi away from Longboat Key.

Affordable Beach Studio – Silver Sands #257A by RVA Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Great location, pool area great and beach area fantastic! Love the close proximity to Anna Maria Island and close to a few restaurants. Wish there had been a chair or 2 in the room as the only place to sit was the bed or bar stool.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Silver Sands has easy access to a beautiful private beach and the heated pool is a wonderful option - all just steps from our room. The staff is very friendly and encouraged us to report any issues to them - and offered good suggestions for dining in the area nearby - Harry's less than a half mile down the street has terrific food whether you go to the restaurant or their grocery with to go options. Our only complaints are that while the room was comfortable and clean and met our needs - the bed was a bit soft and hard on the back. Also, the gas grills by the pool did not work while we were there. But, all in all this is a great option for a short term stay on Longboat Key and we would recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Quiet beach, within walking distance to restaurants. On the beach with great view of sunsets. Heated pool. While it lists a kitchenette, it included only microwave, toaster & mini frig.. i didnt like the fact i had to wash my dishes in the bathroom sink.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Silver Sands Stay

Great place on the beach. Quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Life

Good location on quiet area of Sarasota Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and relaxing

The resort was as advertised. Perfect size for my husband and myself. The office manager was very helpful and friendly. The resort has beach towels, beach loungers, beach umbrellas…very convenient for us. The beach is very quiet. The ocean was beautiful..full of wildlife. We loved being right on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaretooooo M.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love Silver Sands!

We got married on the beach at Longboat Key! So romantic and peaceful. Silver Sands is amazing, very clean and the pool is beautiful and so clean. Margaret at the front office is so nice and accommodating. This was our second year staying here but not our last! We love it here!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

February 2024

Very clean and well-managed property. Excellent beach. Uncrowded and easy to walk. Good restaurants and amenities nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Room on the beach

Perfectly situated between laid-back Anna Maria Island to the north, Sarasota attractions to the south, and the Gulf beach a few steps from your door, where you can join the crowd any clear evening to watch the lovely sunset. Also, clean, warm pool. Note that there are two different kinds of accommodations. The "A" rooms like we had are best for a base for running around the area. The other suites have beach-side screen porches where you could spend a leisurely week or more enjoying the gulf breeze and the surf sounds. If I were to stay in the area again for a week or more, I would definitely consider renting one of the suites. But for a few days as a home base for running around the area, the "A" rooms are fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

This was the perfect February getaway from the cold northern winter for my husband and I. The room was nicely decorate, efficient, clean, and best of all steps away from a spectacular beach! The office staff was incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make our stay easy and pleasant. We'd definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell D.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time

Unit great location, convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

maryann d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right on the beach!

The unit was older and small, but right on the beautiful beach. Its a nice stsy for a day or two
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

dixie b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right on the beach

Pool was very clean and heated. Next time I would get the apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G., Paoli, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Great location, near restaurants and quiet setting right on the beach. Miniature golf on sight. Comfortable mattress, and enough amenities to allow for simple meals, snacks, and breakfasts. First time staying on Longboat Key. We plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

amy h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Boat Key

The room was fine and had everything we needed! FANTASTIC LOCATION close to a beautiful quiet beach! Also close to some great restaurants w gorgeous views!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

joanna m.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 day get away. Loved the beach

Property was nice. We had a small suite, but didnt have a kitchen sink. Good enough for 2nights. Not a 5 star place, but fair.price and walk right onto silver sand beach and gulf of mexico. Visited Anne Marie Island and St Armands circle for.dinner, Publix, cvs nesr.by, quiet tonrelax and nice warm pool for after beach to swim and relax in , nice weber grilles and sand chairs and umbrella, pool noodles etc for beach. Would go again. Land line telephones.in room and outdated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini moon

Perfect place to spend a few days on our Mini Moon! Right on the beach and great little places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shay W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Perfect Getaway

This place is beautiful..the property and beach was perfect..we really liked how its not overpopulated with very few ppl..we seen all kinds of diff animals and wildlife and collected plenty of big shells..the heated pool and putt putt was awesome to have so its great for kids and adults..the ocean water was clear and warm..i would def come back and highly recommend if ever have a chance to stay here at this beautiful place..This was our perfect getaway!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and relaxing

Can not beat the location, right on the Gulf. Walk to the beach from your room.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnny P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Its great

Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A+ Will Stay Again!

We booked our stay very last minute and couldn't of been happier with our experience. Margaret was exceptional, give the woman a raise! The amenities were exactly what we needed for a one night stay on the beach, but we could have spent the week. My husband and I will absolutely seek out another trip to Silver Sands, no question.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Minutes to the beach!

The location is great and there’s literally a few minutes walk to the beach. The unit could use a little facelift but all in all it was clean and well appointed. The only negative is the pillows. I had to go buy two of my own to prevent having a neck ache my entire trip! This is a small thing to change, but would be well worth it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay right on the water!

Nice place, right on the water! Peggy, the guest receptionist was very nice and accommodating, she gave us suggestions of places to go and restaurants close by to get a bite to eat. We even inquired about a tree that was right outside our door and she found out the name of it for us! Great customer service. Our room was a studio and it was perfect for the two of us. It had enough drawer space to place “all” of our clothes ( 2 suitcases) and a place to hang our shirts etc. laundry on site and the pool and pool area is beautiful! Also, the beach was literally 40 feet away from our room! If you are looking for a clean, affordable and place to rest your head at night while you enjoy the beautiful beach of Longboat Key and all of the others around you will love this place! We will be back next year!!! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Denise T.

Too small

The location was amazing. The room was ridiculously small. They give you dishes and microwave, but no sink, no dishwasher. It really was only a hotel room and I thought it would be more of a kitchenette and a studio. There was not even a couch. Just one hard chair to sit on.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023