Title: Gulffront w/ Balcony & Kitchen – Silver Sands #253 by RVA Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Gulffront w/ Balcony & Kitchen – Silver Sands #253 by RVA Beachfront comfort, a fitness centre ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23290000/23282000/23281963/8c5bd67a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23290000/23282000/23281963/5b920599.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23290000/23282000/23281963/f31e376a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23290000/23282000/23281963/a63c74ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23290000/23282000/23281963/bb81f20c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On beautiful Longboat Key, Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort offers a tranquil retreat. Relax on the private beach, take a dip in the heated pool or practice your golf game on the putting green with wireless internet access available throughout. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire condo 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Gym ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gulffront w/ Balcony & Kitchen – Silver Sands #253 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 #253 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 #253 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, 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 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - 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 - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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 - 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 - Snorkelling 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; 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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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 7538-173191 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.41808%2C-82.66497&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=V6E5fAVJGk2-qVQTQ-y5Tpglbak=) Longboat Key, FL #### 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, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive - ‪Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - ‬4 min drive - ‪Shore Longboat Key - ‬4 min drive - ‪Swordfish Grill - ‬11 min drive - ‪Star Fish Company - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gulffront w/ Balcony & Kitchen – Silver Sands #253 by RVA have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Gulffront w/ Balcony & Kitchen – Silver Sands #253 by RVA pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Gulffront w/ Balcony & Kitchen – Silver Sands #253 by RVA? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Gulffront w/ Balcony & Kitchen – Silver Sands #253 by RVA? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gulffront w/ Balcony & Kitchen – Silver Sands #253 by RVA? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Gulffront w/ Balcony & Kitchen – Silver Sands #253 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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