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Bright Studio by the Beach–Silver Sands Gulfside Stay #255A Resort by RVA

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A heated pool
On the beach, beach umbrellas
Exterior
Property grounds
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
The current price is £223
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun

About this property

Entire place

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

Bright Studio by the Beach–Silver Sands Gulfside Stay #255A Resort 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 #255A 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 #255A 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

Property manager

RVA Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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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 transport

  • 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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

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
  • Property located in a resort

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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

Property is also known as

7538-173196

About the area

Map
Longboat Key, Florida

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cannons Marina - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Cortez Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • IMG Academy - 24 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bonefish Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Star Fish Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bright Studio by the Beach–Silver Sands Gulfside Stay #255A Resort by RVA have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Bright Studio by the Beach–Silver Sands Gulfside Stay #255A Resort by RVA?

As of 27 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bright Studio by the Beach–Silver Sands Gulfside Stay #255A Resort by RVA on 28 Jun 2025 start from £222.96, 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.

Is Bright Studio by the Beach–Silver Sands Gulfside Stay #255A Resort by RVA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bright Studio by the Beach–Silver Sands Gulfside Stay #255A Resort by RVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Studio by the Beach–Silver Sands Gulfside Stay #255A Resort by RVA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright Studio by the Beach–Silver Sands Gulfside Stay #255A Resort by RVA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key apartment 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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Bright Studio by the Beach–Silver Sands Gulfside Stay #255A Resort by RVA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10

They have done a remarkable job with the cleanup after the storm but there were a few maintenances issues that had to brought to their attention. Once they were notified, they did resolve all our issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Perfect location and well-maintained unit - highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

Loved our stay. We walked miles on the beach everyday and did not miss a sunset, could have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Very good value for this location on the beach. Clean, quiet, friendly staff, perfect location.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10

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 was a very nice place. We will return hopefully later in the year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Awesome
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

8/10

We had a great visit- enjoyed the complimentary Cedars Tennis membership! Location and beach were great. Only drawbacks were a very noisy air conditioner and the room was dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Silver Sands was a great place for us to stay for our Longboat Key getaway! My only complaint would be that it would have been nice for housekeeping to come in at least once for what we paid. Otherwise, yes, we would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

A+
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

Property location is amazing swimming pool fabulous beach amazing. The best thing of the property was the property manager Margaret she was so helpful kind she went above and beyond
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

We had small but efficient room. Everything we needed was available
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Just the relaxation I was looking for. Like having your own private beach and pool. The room was cozy, clean, and quiet. I'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10

This place is amazing!! We love it here. This is our 2nd year coming and both times were perfect. Wonderful property with Wonderful view and right at the beach. They provide beach equipment plus have mini golf, shuffleboard, and a heated pool which makes it more nice. Quiet peaceful little island and everyone is soooo friendly. The lady at the office is always really nice and helpful. Just mins away from Bradenton and Sarasota. We had a perfect week there again and will definitely be back next year. Perfect place for all ages. Dont come here if its hard for you to leave and go back home bc this place will make you wanna stay!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

The pillows can be improved. And a new mattress is needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

The room was clean but one downside was the mini fridge didn't have a real freezer and there was no ice machine available on the premises. This meant we had to go buy ice each day.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

10/10

We enjoyed our weekend stay. The location and the beach was very quiet and private. Our only issue was that we checked in after 5pm and then our room keys didn’t work correctly. We were able to contact RVA and were walked through process for getting key out of a lock box. We notified the Silver Sands office the following day so that steps can be taken to make sure the keys work more easily for future guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10

The room only had a queen size bed; microwave and coffee pot. No sink. No stove. Less than advertised. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10

Unit needs updating. Bedding was plain sheets and a blanket in-between. Bathroom had poor lighting and an old shower. Mirror was so low anyone over 5’5” couldn’t use it. Air conditioning was loud. Pool & beach were excellent..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall had a nice experience. We spent very little time in room besides sleeping. The room was clean and all the as good. Only thing we had as a complaint was there was no toilet paper in the room when we arrived and we had no idea. Otherwise everything else was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 location, the weather and the front desk service is great! The room is doable for the price. Many have said a new matress is needed and we agree. Its not fun to recover from vacation bc your bed was bad. Many have said the tv is tiny. I don't go on vacation to watch tv but March Madness was going and it is nice to unwind in the evening when there is no night life on the island. Two easy improvements would make this a 100% great place to be.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10

Room was not thoroughly clean when we arrived. Spill on floor not mopped up. Towel hanging on back of bathroom door from former occupant. Freezer had melted red in freezer and refrigerator was not cleaned. Blood on mattress pad. Housekeeping did come to try to rectify but not acceptable from the beginning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10

THE PROS: The beach is awesome. The pool is well-maintained, as are the grounds and exterior of buildings. The room was clean and had: coffee maker, toaster, microwave, mini fridge/freezer and blender, as well as tableware. The mattress and pillows were very comfortable. Bed linens and towels were of fine quality. THE CONS: The room is claustrophobic in size, with not a single comfortable chair or loveseat. There was a wooden chair that appeared to be a rescue from Salvation Army, a postage stamp sized high-top table with two stools. The seats of the stools had the tops of the legs protruding above the level of the rattan seats, so they dug into your backsides or thighs painfully. Bring your own coffee for the coffee maker, as it was never replenished on a daily basis. Bring your own ice for the blender, since the small ice tray in the freezer did't hold enough ice for a single margarita. Bring your own maid to straighten out your room, because we never saw the Mary's Maids we believed would do that. If you are older and not good with stairs, don't get a room on the second floor--no elevators. Other than that it was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

2/10

First of all we arrived at 4:30 and the front desk was already closed. We wanted to get there as early as possible to make sure our room was ok. The room smelt like musty, moldy basement, the room is very small and dark, not as bright as the photo shows. No place to put your suitcases or anything, just a few drawers. We turn the air conditioner down, thinking it was just damp from being shut up or something went and bought scencies and such to help. The next morning, we went down to talk to the lady at the front desk and here She leaves an hour early every day due to traffic I feel like we should have gotten a notification about that. When we told her about the smelly room, all she said was that’s too bad, and there were no other rooms because they were booked didn’t even act concerned we were hoping it would’ve cleared up but discovered that night it was the air conditioner. My husband cleaned out the filter and everything. It was disgusting. When we asked the lady where we could eat, she said there was nothing on longboat key that we had to go into Annamarie Island or Sarasota, which was not true, we found out from other people there were several places to eat-within walking distance.. as of right now traveling into Annamarie Island was a nightmare. There is construction going on everywhere so traffic is very slow. The beaches were absolutely amazing white powdery, sand, and very quiet. Would not return to this Silver Sands again, but maybe other rooms were better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Margaret at the office was so accommodating and helpful. The ‘hotel room’ was dated but clean. The bathroom was not in good shape at all. Cruddy grout, toilet seat paint off. Plenty of towels, and bed was fine. The grounds of the property were very nice and beach area, pool area clean.
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10/10

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: Great getaway place. Nice layout and relaxing environment. Beautiful beach with nice lounge chairs