Located on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, these Longboat Key vacation homes feature access to a private beach. Guests may also relax in a heated beachfront pool. Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort by RVA offers fully furnished apartments with a view of the ocean, garden or pool. Each contains a TV and a private bath. Some apartments offer a fully equipped kitchen. Guests of Silver Sands are welcome to enjoy the beach, gardens and barbeque facilities. Fishing and golfing opportunities are located nearby. Silver Sands by RVA is 7 minutes from Buttonwood Harbor and less than 16 miles from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.