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Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA

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A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and ocean view. - Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA (Longboat Key)
A wooden pathway leading to a beach with lush greenery and a clear sky. - Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA (Longboat Key)
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A pool area with a green building, palm trees, and a clear sky. - Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA (Longboat Key)
At Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA, you can look forward to golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 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 #252 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 King, Futon



    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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About the area

Located in Longboat Key, this condo is on the beach. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Coquina Beach and Bradenton Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Sarasota Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding. Visit our Longboat Key travel guide
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Longboat Key, FL

What's nearby

  • A coastal cityscape with a bridge, marina, and lush greenery.
    Longboat Key Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A marina with several yachts docked, a stone wall, and a cannon.
    Cannons Marina
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A coastal beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and a line of trees along the beachfront.
    Coquina Beach
    7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • A beach with lifeguard towers, clear turquoise water, and people sunbathing.
    Lido Beach
    19 min drive - 15.6 km
  • A lifeguard tower with an American flag, a green flag, and a signboard on a beach with people sunbathing and umbrellas.
    Siesta Key Beach
    42 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 7-Eleven
    13 min drive
  • McDonald's
    15 min drive
  • Nonna's Pizza
    14 min drive
  • Starbucks
    15 min drive
  • Cortez Clam Factory
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA have a pool?

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

Is Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 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 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Gulf Front Escape – Silver Sands #252 by RVA Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a little dated but extremely clean! We will stay here again! The location to the beach was unmatchable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staff was welcoming- place was clean and stay was great
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Enjoying 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: Been going to Longboat Key for years and never leave disappointed. Silver Sands is situated perfectly to give the feel of being remote. But close enough to nice restaurants for convenience. Clean, well maintained and friendly staff make it a wonderful place to stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming. It was a nice quiet condo with a beautiful view of the Gulf. The heated pool was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice 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: Was a nice place to stay. People & staff were very nice & friendly and helpful! Would recommend this place to stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Taste of Paradise

Great location and steps away from beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Stay

Older resort, but clean, great beach, and friendly staff. Beach was not crowded on a St Patrick’s Day weekend. Enjoyed very much
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and very clean!

Easy access to the beach. Entire facility was clean and well taken care of. Location was great for a quiet getaway. Loved that it was away from the packed beaches but a short and easy drive to St. Armond’s Circle one way and Bradenton Beach the other way. Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Beach Vacay spot!!

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: Very easy check in. Property was well kept as well as the condo. Short walk to the beach was convenient. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday trip

The unit is nice. The beach and pool are fabulous! The bed is comfortable and the unit is quiet. The lady in the office is really great. No complaints or issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Beach and Property!

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 enjoyed our short stay at Silver Sands very much. The view of the beach from the room was beautiful and the beach was great! We celebrated our anniversary with lunch at the Columbia Restaurant, St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, which we enjoyed very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Silver Sands Over iew

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: The facility as a whole was great. I don’t think I would pick the Barnum Bailey Room decor again. The room was quite dark.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

30th Anniversary

Overall our trip was amazing. Saw dolphins and manatees each day. Weather was amazing. Unit was fine for our quick two night stay. Garbage was left in kitchen and had knats all in it. That wasnt pleasant but didnt ruin anything and property manager was very apologetic and offered to buy us breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had multiple days of construction noise, but we understand the hurricanes have hit things hard in this area. It wasn't enjoyable how often and early the workers were on-site, including on Saturday. There were also multiple worker arguments we could hear throughout the days. We did enjoy the place and would return once construction is completed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Weekend Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Wife and I rented a 1 BR suite in Silver Sands Resort on Longboat Key. This is the second time we have stayed at this resort. We love the location and the proximity to the beach. My wife loves walking the beach and looking for seashells. One evening, we got to watch newly hatched sea turtles scrambling down the beach to the water. It was amazing! Room had everything we needed for a long weekend. I like to cook, so my only complaint was that the knives in the kitchen were as dull as butter knives. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Dated but acceptable

Small but comfortable. Bed was comfortable and clean. AC was turned down and cool and room was very clean upon arrival. Ground clean. Beach accessories available and convenient. Shuffle board and putt putt were nice and accessories available for all. Pool was clean and accommodating. Cons..ceilings are low. Hit hands on ceiling fan several times taking off shirt. Couch futon definitely WOULD NOT be comfortable to sleep on. Sliding door hard to open and close due to rust I’m assuming. Fridge seems older and rusted in surface areas but worked perfectly fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great View and location, but over priced for every thing else

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than 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: While the view is magnificent, the unit is very small and outdated. The Ringling Brothers wall art and furniture is disturbing and very outdated. We had to have the kitchen faucet replaced as it would not work correctly. Appliances are old and dirty. So much furniture in the bedroom makes it hard to maneuver around bed. Blinds on both bedroom window and doorway are broken and don't cover adequetly. Price is obviously for the view, which is great, but over priced in my opinion. Location is great while being able to walk to the beach without crossing main road. Manager is amazing, she was very accommodating, friendly and helpful.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

So so

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed the end of march. The location was very close to amenities but you had to drive everywhere you wanted to go. There were not a lot of restaurants within close walking distance. The room we stayed although I appreciated the relevance to the circus we were kind of hoping for a little bit more beachy vibe. They could definitely use a little updating in that respect. I will have to say the bed was hard as a rock and the most uncomfortable one I've ever been on with any vrbo. The beach was amazing and the property manager was pretty knowledgeable about the area as well. We would probably come back and just choose a different unit in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding experience!

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 property was absolutely incredible! The room was spacious and very clean, and the location was perfect for our trip. The staff were very friendly and personable and made our trip to Longboat key one we will not forget!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect unit! Great view, Fantastic Staff, Beach to die for!

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: 14 family members celebrated 60th Birthday. We arrived to a chocolate cake in the Frig just waiting our arrival. we had 4 units, and the best time every. Favorite beach in Florida, come relax and enjoy old Florida with family and friends. We have been going for 40 years
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Life Is Good In Longboat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The best beach view. Apartment a little cluttered and couch uncomfortable. Bed sleeps great and view is worth it. The toilet wasn't cleaned good when we first arrived but everything else was clean.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Lied to and disappointed!

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than 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: I was booked for two nights immediately after hurricane Idalia passed through. Staff on site and at the RVA line led me to believe everything was great. It wasn't. I should have been allowed to reschedule and wasn't. I'm extremely upset about it!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Last time there

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Neighbors smoked pot first night filling our room. Couldn’t stay in it. No one to help us on campus or around. Had to stay somewhere else. All rooms have signs no smoking in room or on porches.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025