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Ground Floor, Steps to Sand – Silver Sands #243A by RVA

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

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On the beach, beach umbrellas
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

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

This vacation home places you next to Longboat Key Beaches and within a 10-minute walk of Cannons Marina. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a lanai, and a microwave.
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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 home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ground Floor, Steps to Sand – Silver Sands #243A 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 #243A 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
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a lanai. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a coffee maker, and a phone.

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
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Silver Sands #245A Resort by RVA

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • 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

7538-173174
Silver Sands #243a Hotel / 1 BA on Longboat Key by Rva Sleeps 2

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home 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.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Ground Floor, Steps to Sand – Silver Sands #243A by RVA a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a kitchen as well as tennis and a heated pool.

Are there hot tubs at Ground Floor, Steps to Sand – Silver Sands #243A by RVA?

No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home 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 Ground Floor, Steps to Sand – Silver Sands #243A by RVA?

Yes, every accommodation at Ground Floor, Steps to Sand – Silver Sands #243A by RVA comes with a lanai with some featuring ocean views.

Ground Floor, Steps to Sand – Silver Sands #243A by RVA Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love the location and the units. It’s not a high rise so you don’t park in a huge parking lot far away from where you are staying. It’s a few steps from the beach. The rooms are updated with new appliances and furnishings. I use to stay here in the 70’s. We love having a kitchen and also a short drive to grocery stores and other places to shop and explore. Beach chairs and beach pull carts are available. All units have screen porches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrcia Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay was great but I do have a few suggestions. Being that it’s a really small studio you could open up more space by removing those large lamps and adding lights on the walls. It’s super dark in there. I’d remove this stools as they really just take up space. I’d also remove the table and chairs and add a small pub type table w small stools. If a small sink could be added in that empty space on the wall by the counter that would be a huge bonus. I didn’t notice when I booked the place there wasn’t a sink. Also the exhaust vent in the bathroom is really dirty. All and all it went well but I’d probably go with something a little bigger next time with some natural light.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wanya D

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Close to the beach, but the apartment was NOT OCEANVIEW at all....it was enclosed with no view! Disappointing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Clean, cozy and right in the beach!! Was a perfect little getaway!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Penny C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

dagmara c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Florida beach

Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very basic room

The rental was very basic and on the inside of the complex so there was no view. Being on the first floor, there was a window awning so people couldn't look right in your room but that also meant that you couldn't really see out as well. The complex has a lovely pool and some of the rentals have oceanview. I just wouldn't go back to this one in particular. It was okay for a very short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet little get-a-way

Room was exactly as pictured and had everything we needed for a quick little stay. Location was perfect and we had our own private beach with never more than 6 people on it at one time! The heated pool was spot on for the chilly nights. This place was quiet and very relaxing. We would definitely book here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

ALEXANDER B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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nice pool, on the beach, but that's all.This place is run down and needs to be updated.Room was too small, not worth the money (1700)When its dark, there are no lights off the highway, so you its difficult to find the place.Never again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place

This is our second time staying at the Silver Sands. Very clean, nice people, nice amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean and spot on with pictures

Enjoyed it so much we will be coming back next month
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway!

Great time on the nearly private beach watching the manatees.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie and David

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would def stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Great place for a relaxing long weekend. Not your typical crowded beach. Restaurant close by. The complimentary beach chairs and umbrella made it even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Room was clean, organized, and stocked with the essentials. Pool was extremely clean and well taken care of. Beach was beautiful and had plenty of complimentary chairs. Overall wonderful trip, will be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

travis w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break 2024

The stay was nice the beach is very close and easy to get too!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Room

Our room was to small
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

room was not what i was expecting.i thought we had pool/ocean view

overall we enjoyed our stay. but was mislead on the room. probably will not use vrbo next time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

leanne h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect waterfront getaway!

Quiet and all the things you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location good price

Funky place that was comfortable and refreshingly ‘old Florida’ style.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jody H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely lbk

We loved the kitchy motel vibe. The mattress could of been better. The bath had some mold. The kitchenette didn’t have a sink so we used the bathroom sink. I realize it is an older motel. We loved the pool, mini golf & of course that beautiful beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice grounds and pool, million dollar beach

Great location on Longboat Key in a quieter stretch of the island. Property has direct beach access with lounge chairs and a well-maintained heated pool and terrace. Guests were a mix of older couples and younger families. Margaret in the office kept the public areas tidy and made great conversation. My unit was one of the smaller single rooms, compact but adequate. Other units had full kitchens and screened porches, and many guests return each year. The parking lot was stones rather than impermeable surface, great for drainage but requiring extra care when walking.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was perfectly located on north longboat key with a beautiful white Sand beach . All amenities were exactly what was given. Unit was clean and well stocked with linens etc. Office staff was also very courteous & helpful. Would book again😊
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

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