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, grounds or pool. Each has a TV and a private bath. Some apartments feature a full kitchen. Guests of Silver Sands are welcome to enjoy the beach, grounds and barbecue facilities. Fishing and golf opportunities are located nearby. Silver Sands by RVA is 7 minutes from Buttonwood Harbor and less than 16 miles from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.