We loved staying at the Excelsior for our Christmas holiday. It was a wonderful location (bridge, restaurants, bars, and beach).
After reading the first and only review of the property, I was very hesitant about our upcoming stay. I emailed and called the rental agency and they assured me that everything was taken care of that was noted in the review.
We loved the condo! The living and bedroom space was awesome. We were very comfortable in our new setting for two weeks. The kitchen is very well appointed. Not that we cooked too much, but if we did, it was all there. From toaster, blender, pans, dishes, etc. it was all there.
The bedding was quite adequate and there were plenty of towels for both bathing and going to the beach.
The pool and hot tub were very nice. We went to the beach more, but had lovely days at the pool too. My only complaint about the beach access for Excelsior is the lack of beach chairs for the complex. We went to our friends beach, where there was always more than enough chairs. For as big a complex as Excelsior, they really need to up their game on the amount of chairs offered at the beach. No problems ever getting a chair at the pool. (Might be in heavier season)
We will definitely go back to Siesta Key, and I can say we would highly consider staying at the Excelsior again.
**just one footnote. The first review said that the carpets were dirty. I do not feel that the carpets were dirty. I feel that they are heavily soiled with spots. I think they have been cleaned, and in the day time you do not notice the spots that bad. But at night time they really show up. The owner of the condo really should consider replacing the carpet.