See all properties
Entire condo

Gulf Resort, Ground Floor – Silver Sands #243 by RVA

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Gulf Resort, Ground Floor – Silver Sands #243 by RVA

Beach umbrellas
A room with large windows overlooking a landscaped area with palm trees and a pool.
A heated pool
TV, DVD player, stereo, offices
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pathway leading to a building.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
Longboat Key, FL
  • Place, Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannons Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Longboat Key

This condo places you next to Longboat Key Beaches and within a 10-minute walk of Cannons Marina. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
View more Condo Rentals in Longboat KeyOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cannons Marina - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Coquina Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Lido Beach - 12 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Siesta Key Beach - 34 min drive - 19.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bonefish Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Star Fish Company - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Gulf Resort, Ground Floor – Silver Sands #243 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 #243 Features: 1-bedroom, 1-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: 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
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

Similar properties

Apartment (3 Bedrooms) | Interior
Bradenton Townhome - Walk to Locals-only Beach!
Bradenton Beach
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking included
Bradenton Townhome - Walk to Locals-only Beach!

Property amenities

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
  • 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

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis

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

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

7538-173173

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this condo?

This condo in Longboat Key is within a 10-minute walk of Longboat Key Beaches and Cannons Marina. You'll also find Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf Resort, Ground Floor – Silver Sands #243 by RVA?

As of May 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf Resort, Ground Floor – Silver Sands #243 by RVA on May 12, 2026 start from $407, including 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.

Will I be able to park at Gulf Resort, Ground Floor – Silver Sands #243 by RVA?

No, this condo doesn't offer parking.

Is this condo associated with a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this condo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.

Is Gulf Resort, Ground Floor – Silver Sands #243 by RVA good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic condo include a kitchen as well as a heated pool and tennis.

Does Gulf Resort, Ground Floor – Silver Sands #243 by RVA have a hot tub?

No, but this condo does have a heated pool.

Does this condo include breakfast service?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this condo allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.

Does Gulf Resort, Ground Floor – Silver Sands #243 by RVA have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this condo.

How far is the airport from this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 15.4 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 24 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Gulf Resort, Ground Floor – Silver Sands #243 by RVA?

Yes, every condo at Gulf Resort, Ground Floor – Silver Sands #243 by RVA comes with a lanai.

Gulf Resort, Ground Floor – Silver Sands #243 by RVA Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lita's 90th birthday

Once again a wonderful stay at Silver sands! I highly recommend this resort. Very ell situated. close to any activity you wish to enjoy while at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retirement trip

We stayed at Silver Sands for 3 days and it was right in the beach. Loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Almost perfect

I loved the location looking out at the pool and Gulf. Very quiet and well maintained. Only problem when we checked in there were wet bathing suits on the floor behind the bathroom door. So was the floor even mopped? The bed was very hard a update in the mattress would be nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice J.

Liked: Cleanliness

LOCATION is the best!

Walk out the lanai, past the pool, right to the beach! Condo has everything you might need; pool was warm; beautiful landscape! Only change I'd recommend is a new mattress, boxspring, bedframe; it's VERY squeaky and uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and location

Great place, older style hotel right on beach, not modern but thats the nice part of it, very laid back hotel with anything you could want without the prudeness of newer places, and the location is great for biking or walking every morning on beach or down the blvd.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candy C., Cincinnati, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous property with breathtaking views

paradise
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Right on a private beach with beach chairs and umbrellas. The rental itself was basic and clean…dated 80s furniture. Linens were clean and acceptable, but could be refreshed. Map provided was confusing,.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darlene W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl’s long weekend getaway

We loved our stay. Perfect spot. Beach was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Cindi A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very helpful staff. Property a little dated. Good experience.

Good. Great locale right on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Relaxing

Our unit was right on the ocean,quiet and everything you need for a little R and R
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Jana L., Sellersburg, IN

Very Nice Stay at Silver Sands

We enjoyed our 5-night stay at the Silver Sands Resort. We arrived right at 5:00. The office was closed but our envelope with keys was in the late-arrival, so we had no problems getting into our unit. The unit was very clean with plenty of space for two people. Loved the screened-in porch overlooking the pool. It is very large and would be nice if there were a couple of comfy chairs other than those at the table where you could just sit and relax. I only gave the rating four stars because I think the interior needs to be updated a little bit.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2017

Hotels