Hidden Paradise on Lakefront Property Among Tropical Landscape on Siesta Key
The Siesta Heron Suites & Villas enjoys a proximity that is close to the heart of everything that makes Siesta Key special, and our Sand Dollar unit is another ideal example. One bedroom, one bathroom, and a spacious and open living area allows up to four guests to live together in comfort and harmony. Spend your days exploring the beauty of Siesta Key and the mainland areas of nearby Sarasota and Bradenton, located just over the bridge, and spend your night in the welcoming rooms of Sand Dollar, enjoying a vacation that reflects the beauty of Florida in every way.
A paver walkway leads to a patio just outside the front door of Sand Dollar, and as with the other units on this property, a small table and chairs offer the perfect way to enjoy your morning tea or coffee. Once inside, the laidback vibe welcomes guests, providing a living area in the open concept floor plan anchored by a comfortable sofa placed opposite a flat screen television.
Seating at the breakfast bar in the bright and cheerful kitchen gives meal time an intimate feel that will draw honeymooners closer together, and modern appliances continue to help encourage the closeness as dinners are prepared shoulder to shoulder. A coffee maker allows guests to start every day well caffeinated, and because it is a Keurig, tea drinkers and cocoa drinkers can purchase their favorite beverages and start out the day on the right foot as well.
The bedroom is a large space, offering up a romantic ambience and a neutral décor that encourages a deep sleep, while bright accent colors help along happy dreams. The king bed is cloud soft and a ceiling fan keeps the room cool as it circulates the air on a warm summer day.
The bathroom of Sand Dollar is a quiet room, offering updated fixtures and a vanity that will hold all the lotions and potions that make your bride feel beautiful. Fluffy white towels feel soft against sunburned skin because our attention to detail means we understand the aches and pains associated with too much sun.
And finally, we come to the amenity section of our tour of Sand Dollar. The community offers a quiet magic that will enhance your Siesta Key vacation and includes a community swimming pool, barbecue grills, and a deck that overlooks Heron Lagoon. The beaches of Siesta Key are in close proximity with Turtle Beach being the closest at only a mile away and the shops and restaurants that make our Florida island special are all within a 10 minute drive.
Optional: Electric vehicle charging station available, provided by ChargePoint.
Sleeping arrangements for guests 3 and 4 are twin-size roll-a-way beds available upon request.
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Siesta Key
Located in Siesta Key, this condo is on the waterfront. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Siesta Key Beach and Turtle Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Jim Neville Marine Preserve are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Siesta Key, FL
What's nearby
Turtle Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Jim Neville Marine Preserve - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Crescent Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Siesta Key Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Lido Beach - 26 min drive - 19.8 km
Getting around
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 9 min drive
Culver's - 7 min drive
The Sniki Tiki - 3 min drive
Johnny Longhots - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Hidden Paradise on Lakefront Property Among Tropical Landscape on Siesta Key pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Paradise on Lakefront Property Among Tropical Landscape on Siesta Key?
As of 11 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Paradise on Lakefront Property Among Tropical Landscape on Siesta Key on 31 May, 2026 start from S$241, 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.
How much is parking at Hidden Paradise on Lakefront Property Among Tropical Landscape on Siesta Key?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hidden Paradise on Lakefront Property Among Tropical Landscape on Siesta Key?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hidden Paradise on Lakefront Property Among Tropical Landscape on Siesta Key?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hidden Paradise on Lakefront Property Among Tropical Landscape on Siesta Key located?
Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Turtle Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Siesta Key Beach. Jim Neville Marine Preserve and Point of Rocks are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Siesta Heron is a gem! We loved having morning coffee on the deck by the water, the heated pool and the easy access to the trolley. Great location. The unit was clean and the hosts were extremely responsive and helpful!
Carrie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar, 2026
Thank you so much, Carrie! We're thrilled to hear that Siesta Heron 4 / Sand Dollar was such a gem for your stay! The deck by the water, heated pool, and trolley access are definitely some of our favorite features of the property. We're so glad the unit was clean and that our team was responsive throughout your stay. We hope to welcome you back to Siesta Heron 4 / Sand Dollar again soon!
I love it this place the beach is near and the property is wonderful😍😍
Leonardo C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review about your stay. We are so happy that you enjoyed your visit, and we look forward to hosting you again on your next trip to the area!
Perfect location for a winter getaway. Can walk or bike to Turtle Beach or Crescent Beach. The place was clean and modern with excellent wifi and all the beach items we needed (chairs, towels, umbrella).
Pamela T.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2025
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to stay at Siesta Heron Suites & Villas. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our convenient location and well-equipped beach items. We strive to provide a clean and modern space with excellent wifi for our guests. We hope to welcome you back for another winter getaway in the future.
Ez check in, great neighborhood. Close to a turtle beach. House was clean.
angie c.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review about your stay. We are so happy that you enjoyed your visit, and we look forward to hosting you again on your next trip to the area!
This property was definitely a hidden gem. Pros are that it was clean, nicely decorated, comfortable linens and bed, pretty landscaping, fun and private pool,
Sherri H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review about your stay. We are so happy that you enjoyed your visit, and we look forward to hosting you again on your next trip to the area!
Good for two people. Clean, but living room furniture needs replacing, very uncomfortable. Pool was very nice.
Kathy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
1 Feb, 2018
Beau séjours
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Belle villa remise a neuf tres bon services bien situer entre 2 belles plage nous aimerions y revenir...a conseillée
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2023
Merci de rester avec nous. Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour.
We stayed for 2 weeks in a one bedroom condo , it was basic , clean and comfortable . The swimming pool was very nice with plenty of seats and chairs to lounge about in . There were washing machines and dryers available to use free of charge , chairs and equipment for use at the beach ,Kyaks and bikes .
Well situated for visiting the beaches and surrounding areas.
Tony E.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate you taking the time to share details about your stay. Look forward to hosting you again on your next visit to the area!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lynda A.
6 Mar, 2024
Liked: Location
Siesta Heron 4
The pool pump was not working until the afternoon of our second day and the pool was full of leaves and looked dirty so we missed using the pool as we checked out this morning.
Lynda A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2024
Thanks for staying, pool pump was working as it should. Your stay was during a period of time when all the oak trees dropped their leaves (about a 2 week period this year), even though we had the pool cleaned every morning, yes, there were some leaves in the pool at times.
Verified
8/10 Good
Matthew D.
1 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
peace and quiet on Siesta Key
As advertised, a clean and efficient villa on Siesta Key. The kitchen was nicely appointed with everything to cook a few hot meals. The laundry machines and bikes were much appreciated. I had a bit of trouble getting the door to lock properly, disappointed that the rental agency never replied when I left a weekend voice message asking for assistance.
Matthew D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay at Siesta Heron Suites & Villas on Siesta Key. Each unit is inspected between guests by no less than 3 individuals. Is it possible that we may miss a detail, Yes. however, the front door lock not locking would be impossible to miss. The locks are also electronic and we can confirm it is locking and unlocking remotely. The lock was then specifically inspected and confirmed to be working properly upon this guests departure. The weekend number would be for emergency use only. A call into the office the following morning would have reached our reservationist who would assist in walking a guest through the process of locking a deadbolt.
No hairdryer in our bathroom. Bed and pillows were not comfortable at all. Squirrels running around in the attic in the middle of the night. Living room furniture was very dated and not comfortable at all. Laundry facilities were not operational during our stay. We were told to use another location. Can honestly only give this place two stars.
Robert D.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bryan B.
2 May, 2019
Relaxation 100%
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:
The property and condo were all very well maintained. It was a small yet cozy condo. Plenty of space in the kitchen, the bathroom as spacious and updated, large comfortable bed. There was a dehumidifier that was on when we got there so we did not think anything of it until it started to leak as the water collection tank needed to be emptied. It was not a nuisance at all, just something worth mentioning. The added amenity of having bikes and kayaks was really nice! We utilized the bikes twice to ride to turtle beach. Would definitely return for another visit!
As advertised - clean + functional + great location!
My husband and I enjoyed a 3-night getaway to Siesta Key in February 2022. We booked last minute and could not find much available in our price range. I was honestly very hesitant to book Siesta Heron 4 because every time a customer has given any critical feedback in this forum, the response from the manager/company seems to be that this person's criticism is WRONG. My grandfather ran a successful business and always taught me, "The customer is always right". Anyway, the manager who leaves comments to people's reviews ought to check his defensiveness and be appreciative of people's honest feedback.
These units are small, quiet, well equipped, and nicely appointed. The location is great. Biking to Turtle Beach was awesome! We did find that the first three bikes we tried to take one morning were in disrepair - broken chains and flat tires. We found two in working order and were on our way. We didn't swim but found the pool and outside space to be uncrowded and lovely. We would stay here again!
Christina H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2023
Thank for choosing Siesta Heron Suites & Villas as your vacation accommodation and we are happy to hear you have enjoyed your stay. There is only 1 negative review out of 28 among another 80+ on other platforms. That guest was indeed wrong and I will always stand up for facts and correctness "Pictures do not look anything like what we rented" - wrong, "the number on the sign is no longer in service" - wrong. So, the customer is clearly not ALWAYS right as you stated. One guest noted that the room was warm and we replaced the entire mini-split system with central air conditioning at the very next opportunity. So long as guests read the listing, look through the pictures, read information provided to them, and respect the rules of the property, 99% of guests will have an enjoyable and memorable stay.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Bob W.
14 Mar, 2018
Nice Spot
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
Our stay at Siesta Heron 4 / Sand Dollar was a good experience. The place has just been upgraded inside and is well done. The bathroom shower is quite large. The king size bed is very comfortable. We had a slight problem with the coffee maker as it wasn't working and it took a few days to get a new one. John was very apologetic and not quite sure why things couldn't get resolved a little quicker. Also, the rental shows bikes as part of the deal but there are none to use as apparently they are under new management. This was disappointing as this was one of the reasons we booked. All in all, the place was perfect for our needs and was very clean and spacious for a one bedroom rental. We consider using it in the future and would recommend.
Bob W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay at Siesta Heron. There was no issue with the brand new Keurig coffee maker, the provided instructions just needed to be followed. There are bikes available at the property and are first come first serve, of course we will never have 40 some bikes available so everyone at the property can get one however we do also have some additional bikes available upon request and no request for the bikes was made by these guests.
Thank you so much for your 5 Star Review of Siesta Heron Unit #4! We really appreciate the additional comments about your stay! Look forward to hosting you again on your next visit to the area!
Our stay was great. We had a lot of fun running, walking, biking to the beach. We would’ve loved to paddle board in canal in back, but the current seemed too strong the first few times we checked. Bikes were an absolute hit!!!
Be sure to read the fine print- when you’re at store in town (1/2mile away) pick up roll of toilet paper.
The other surrounding units were occupied and everyone was so nice and quiet.
The weather was perfect. We loved that slight breeze.
Uber price to airport was $38.
Kimberly M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much for your 5 Star Review of Siesta Heron at Siesta Key! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback about your stay and included so many details about the home and the area! We will look forward to hosting you again on your next visit!
We enjoyed our stay at Siesta Heron - great quiet neighborhood- small grouping of condos which was nice - on a pretty lagoon on which we kayaked. Provided free laundry, bikes, canoes and a nice clean pool. Apartment was spacious and clean but pretty dark - other guests were pleasant and we appreciated being a little removed from the hectic scene a Siesta Beach which is VERY popular this time of year. Also enjoyed a couple small local restaurants nearby. This was our first time on Siesta Key and we loved it - will return!
When we arrived, we found that no management was onsite. We had to correspond through e-mail, sign an agreement and then the door code was e-mailed to us before we could enter. The door lock code would not work until exactly our check in time of 3:00p. From the photo's we imagined the deck just outside of the back door. Nope, you had to walk around in back of property to get to it. The Beach is about 1 mile away and had ample parking. We also had a hard time finding the drive way to the property after dark. Other than the shower not having any pressure, the place was nice. It is an older building that has been renovated and updated. It was clean and the fellow residents were friendly. We found it convenient to restaurant's and shops by driving 3-5 miles. It felt secure, and safe, and we would most likely stay there again. The cleaning lady was very nice on the morning we checked out, other than that, we were given most information by the few residents there by the pool. Where to eat, location of beach etc.
Alan T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2023
Thank you for staying. This is an individually owner condo within a small development of just 7 units, there is no on-site management. The images start with all the community amenities available to guests and is followed by a picture of the front doors to the units and their individual paver patios out in front of each unit.
This was the perfect place for my fiancé, daughter, and myself! Everything was just as described/pictured. The paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes were AMAZING! We didn't utilize the bicycles with my daughter being little but knowing they were available made this place even sweeter. This was our first time visiting Siesta Key and will definitely consider coming back to this place if we decide to visit again in the future.
Mercedes P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2023
Hi Mercedes, Thank you for the wonderful 5 star review of Siesta Heron 4 / Sand Dollar!! We are so happy you and your family had an amazing time!! That's what it's all about! We look forward to your next visit here at the Siesta Heron Suites!! Jana, Assistant Property Manager
Clean property, quiet, away from the “hubbub”-in Turtle Beach area of the island- but still convenient to stores and restaurants.
King size bed was nice in the bedroom, nice size closet in there and also the bathroom. Big, nice shower, Nice kitchen with nice stainless appliances, granite countertops, but sparse cooking utensils and other dishes. Limited towels in the bathroom for a week’s stay (we didn’t want to buy or bring detergent and spend time doing laundry while on vacation.) However, having laundry facilities on site for use was a nice option. Furniture looked nice, but sitting on the couch was not comfortable; it felt “broken down” and didn’t offer any support or cushion at all.
We moved some furniture around and used an air mattress in the living room as a second bed instead of using the one that pulls out from the sofa since the couch so uncomfortable to sit on.
While there, the smoke alarm seemed to super sensitive and would be set off anytime the oven or stove was turned on, even to be warmed up, before even beginning to cook…even cooking eggs on the stove would set it off. It was quite the nuisance.
The pool was fantastic to cool off in at the end of the day after coming in from the beach. My cousin and I usually had it all to ourselves. It was fantastic!
There is a trolley stop literally across the street from the property.
Overall, a nicely appointed and clean property, but would be nice to have more towels throughout the week for the kitchen and bathroom to use and more options for utensils and other dishes in the kitchen as well. And perhaps update the couch to something more comfortable and sturdy.
Natasha S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2023
Thanks for staying and glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. To make sure there is no misunderstanding for future guests, this is not a hotel. These are privately owned vacation homes. There are two sets of towels provided per guest on the reservation. There is no housekeeping so yes, you would be doing laundry at the on-site laundry facility if you are staying for longer than a few days. The couches in the living rooms are currently less than a year old as they were all replaced during the shut-down last year. Sleeper sofas are not usually comfortable and these are no exception to that. We have never had an issue with the smoke alarms, they are placed where they are required to be placed per code. The kitchen is stocked with all essential utensils needed for light cooking.
We were very pleased with the quiet area that the villa was in.
The villa was just the right size for the two of us. Everything was updated and clean. The kitchen could have used a can opener and grill utensils. It had a Keirug coffee maker.
The pool was very nice and clean.
There were two gas grills for the seven villas to use, but only one worked. We used the grill several times.
Appreciated the laundry facilities . Plenty of new/large washer and dryers
There were bikes, canoes, paddle boards and beach chairs for anyone to use.
This was a wonderful little and peaceful place to stay. Would be nice if they had dish rags and maybe an additional kitchen towel but that is complete Minor. It was an extremely nice and peaceful place to stay. Can’t wait to book again next year.