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At worlds best beach with hammocks, lounging, and sunsets! Bars, dining and entertainment nearby!

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The Old Man and the Sea, Siesta Key, Siesta Key 1BR
USA's #1 Beach - 8 steps to beach path, Siesta Key 1BR
Lounging and dining day or night, Siesta Key 1BR
One bedroom with full kitchen, Siesta Key 1BR
The Old Man and the Sea, Siesta Key, Siesta Key 1BR

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Siesta Key, FL
    Crescent Beach
    2 min walk
    Point of Rocks
    3 min walk
    Siesta Key Marina
    14 min walk
    Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    27 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

At worlds best beach with hammocks, lounging, and sunsets! Bars, dining and entertainment nearby!

Get it all at Coral Cabanas, your beach paddle and snorkel retreat! Just eight steps from the path of Siesta Key's best and whitest sand beach! 4-min stroll to top seafood and waterfront dining, and 60 yards from fishing snorkeling paddling and exploring at wonderous Point of Rocks Reef! Enjoy westerly sundeck, hammocks, alfresco grilling and lounging, no traffic or car required, and complimentary snorkel gear and locks when you bring your paddle-board or kayak.

What could top visiting Siesta Key? Enjoying Siesta's calmest clearest water, whitest sand, and best sunsets. Plus being able to stroll paddle or snorkel in search of hidden gems at secluded Point of Rocks reef!

THE CORAL CABANAS AT A GLANCE
- Beautifully designed tropical Siesta Key Victorian
- Hammocks, alfresco-lounging and dining, westerly facing deck
- Just 8-steps from yard to sand path of best beach on island
- 60-yard beach walk to Point of Rocks, the best near-shore reef in Florida
- Walk 4-min to best seafood, ice cream, daiquiri bar, tiki-bar, and beer house on Siesta
- Best snorkeling, shelling, fishing, exploring and paddling on Siesta Key in just 4-min
- 12 dining options within 0.5 miles, 3 waterfront restaurants within 4 miles
- Walk 2-min to Siesta Breeze free island trolley
- Boat, bike, jet-ski, sport-fishing tours, marina and other rentals 4-min away
- Most secluded beach neighborhood, ideal for quiet strolls, jogs and rides

THE VIBE - Escape the institutional feel of hotel-condos and commerciality of Village shops. Coral Cabanas offers Key West-style charm and the world's best beach! No traffic, businesses, or public parking. Enjoy hammocks, westerly decks, and vibrant tropical surroundings, all while being close to the island's best bars, entertainment and eco-activities! Perfect for those seeking secluded simplicity near the world's top beach.

THE LOCATION - No car required. Just 8 steps from Access #13 and Siesta Key's whitest sand and calmest clearest water. Walk to the top eco-activities and dining including the highest rated seafood, ice-cream, daiquiris, and Siesta s only waterfront dining. Our closest beach is a cove with the calmest/clearest water on the island. Fifty yards south is a limestone reef with tide pools, colorful marine life, miniature conch, chameleons, dolphin, and turtle. It's perfect for exploring by foot, snorkeling, fishing, paddle-boarding or kayak. If you prefer relaxation above activities you can sleep on the beach, sit in the ocean, sun on the west balcony, swing in the hammocks, or walk to town for drinks at spots like Daiquiri Deck, Sniki-Tiki, Crescent Club, Orange Octopus. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, there is a gas grill downstairs, and you can find fresh fish at Crescent Market or catch your own nearby.

SUPPORT POST BOOKING - I understand vacation time is precious, and I will make sure you get the most out of it. My number is the only contact information you need. My units are at the top attractions on the island. Cars are never required, but you will have private parking near the unit. Check-in any day of the week at any time using your private door-code. No requirement ever at checkout. Free early check-in when possible. Never hidden fees or solicitations. Every unit including this one is available for instant booking.

When you book with me you get a fully accessible and knowledgeable owner/host and reliable advice from an approved local expert. I can recommend the best spot for fishing or fresh fish, Michigan or Ohio State games, romantic-dinners marriage-proposals or singles, Eco-tourism, family friendly activities, or safe ways to lose your kids when you need a break. For the less extroverted, every booking comes with an unabashed guidebook detailing the property, all my favorite things to do in the area, and never any advertisements or solicitations. This is the only rental offering of its kind on the key.

*EVENTS - only with prior approval.

Property manager

Gertrude Rentals (Dan Jones)
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Siesta Key

Located in Siesta Key, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. 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 Crescent Beach. Jim Neville Marine Preserve and Coconuts Family Entertainment Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Siesta Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Crescent Beach - 2 min walk
  • Point of Rocks - 3 min walk
  • Siesta Key Marina - 14 min walk
  • Siesta Key Beach - 3 min drive
  • Turtle Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck South Siesta Key - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is At worlds best beach with hammocks, lounging, and sunsets! Bars, dining and entertainment nearby! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at At worlds best beach with hammocks, lounging, and sunsets! Bars, dining and entertainment nearby!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at At worlds best beach with hammocks, lounging, and sunsets! Bars, dining and entertainment nearby!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is At worlds best beach with hammocks, lounging, and sunsets! Bars, dining and entertainment nearby! located?

Located in the heart of Siesta Key, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crescent Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Point of Rocks and Siesta Key Marina are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
The Old Man and the Sea Inn is in a great location especially for the price. With beach access so close it made going to the beach and back for a quick bite to eat so easy. Perfect size for 4 adults or children. All the amenities were great from the washer and dryer to the beach chairs and umbrellas. The only complaint would be that the thermostat would automatically go to 78 to 80 degrees at certain times and at night that made it uncomfortable to sleep unless you woke up to turn it back down. It has a passcode that prevented us from stopping it from doing that so that was slightly annoying. Other then that we really enjoyed our stay and fully intend on going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samnoeun N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super quiet area and walking distance to beach !
Easy checkin process, super quiet and location was walking distance to beach . Plenty of Beach chairs, and umbrellas were provided but both of them were broken preventing it to be locked at an angle. Washer, dryer and gas grills were provided. Overall would definitely stay again !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Stay
As advertised in listing, everything matched and then some. Great location for quick beach access, all necessary accessories to stay in and prep for the day at the beach. Close to places to eat if that is something one desires. Very accommodating place to relax and enjoy your vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay!
This was such a great, affordable rental and I know I’ll be back here next time. We made use of all the amenities available to us and the walk to the beach was the best I’ve ever had. Can’t recommend this enough to anyone wanting to stay at Siesta Key!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!! Can’t wait to return!!
Great place! Had a wonderful time! The place had everything we needed, dishes, pots, pans, coffee maker, toaster, beach towels, beach chairs and umbrellas…just right for the two of us! While you can’t see the beach/ocean from the place it’s literally a straight 2-3 min walk down a soft sandy path to the beach. Beach is right next to a section of the ocean front that is rocky and provides a cool spot for finding shells. We had bikes delivered (and picked up) to our place and rode to siesta key village one day - 20-30 min ride - shopped a little, then visited the public beach there, which that too was wonderful. The next day we arranged for kayaks at Turtle Beach and kayak’d several hours around the Bird Keys. We are excited to tell our friends about the Old Man and the Sea in hopes we can return and stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zsuzsanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly located, charming beach condo
Authentic Floridian style, well equipped accomodation with easy access to the wonderful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lu Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Really close to beach. Walking distance to shopping as well. 15 mins driving to the village, so it is very quiet at night. We snorkeled and found a lot good shells.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing atmosphere steps to the beach
Loved our stay at the Old Man and the Sea. The location was fantastic, directly across from the beach access. The room was great and Daniel even had a bottle of wine as a welcome present. The common area outside was perfect for enjoying a glass of wine in the evening. It was great to have beach chairs for our use and the outdoor shower to rinse off in after the day in the beach. Be aware that there is no common check in area with a bathroom, so if you are arriving early or checking out late you do not have access to a bathroom. There is a place to store your luggage though, and you can go ahead and use the beach chairs before you check in, or after you check out. We would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place- great- outdoor area!!!
Great place to stay off the vacation population routhe :) Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing weekend getaway
The location was within walking distance of the private beach and the condo itself was very clean and had everything we needed. Daniel was great with communication and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Relaxing getaway
Steps from the beach and a fun, vibrant environment to rest and relax. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Excellent location. Super close to the beach, bars and restaurants. Don't necessarily need a car. We did rent a golf cart to go to the other end of the island..but not necessary if you plan on staying in that area and don't mind short walks. There are also free trolleys as well. Our place was clean and we liked the charm of the place. It was also great because they had beach chairs and umbrellas, so you didn't have to worry about getting those items. All around great trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M. M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great mini getaway.
Everything was ready upon arrival and checking in/out was easy. The outside amenities, location (a short walk to the access) and the on site beach equipment made this a GREAT mini getaway with my spouse. Would definitely do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an experience!
We just returned from our stay on Siesta Key. Perfect, perfect, perfect! Old Man & The Sea is vintage, but very clean and well kept. Loved the outdoor area for reading with a glass of wine. And so convenient to the white powdery beach. Go at night when the moon is full - magical! The bed was comfortable, the kitchen well-equipped (you wouldn’t want to make Thanksgiving dinner, but perfect for breakfasts and lunches), the owner responded quickly and kindly to a few minor concerns, and there was plenty to do on the island. Highly recommend the food tour of Venice, FL. Such a cute town and only about 30 minutes away. We also enjoyed Marie Selby garden - they have a Tiffany exhibition starting soon. Back to the house: loved the location, very quiet and close to the beach. Easy parking. Lots of towels. Big refrigerator. Hope you enjoy Siesta Key!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Derrick B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Overall good. Close acces to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

Christmas Break 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unit B was super cute! i stayed with my 3 kids. The location was excellent for walking to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location
It was quite and clean and beach across the road with access we will be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
I had a good experience. The property was as advertised and the location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Nice, Cute and Clean Unit; Great Location
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: We had a very nice time staying at this property.Dan was very responsive regarding any questions we had and was very pleasant. Patrick from the property management team is just wonderful.We stayed at The Old Man and the Sea, Unit B. It was very clean, well-maintained, and the perfect size for the two of us. The full kitchen was well-stocked and immaculate.This property is right across the street from the path to the beach, so the location is great. I would characterize this part of Siesta Key as being very family-friendly.We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

Perfect getaway
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: Adorable, clean and perfectly located on siesta key. I love the southern part of the island - fewer people and walkable to all. I prefer the beach that sits right in front (across street) from this adorable boutique hotel.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen c.

Great time
Rating Details: 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: It was a great time and we loved the place !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jami W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Unit B was great. Very clean. Very quiet area. So close to the beach. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Gerry G.

Great Time
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: We had a terrific stay. It’s a great apartment with an excellent location. The caretaker is on site in case of any issues.
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8/10 Good

Ellen S.

Anniversary Trip
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I chose Siesta Key for our anniversary this year. Let me first say that we had a wonderful time! The rental is in a really great location if you like things a little more private, and the beach access is literally at your fingertips. We were also able to walk right out into the water to snorkel which was great! The rental property itself really need some sprucing up. It’s very dated! We also had to listen to the neighbors baby cry through the walls....a lot!!! The communication with Daniel is great... he is always available for questions.

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to beach- Key West style
The condo was cute and just big enough for our family. It was as close to the beach as you can get without paying much more money to be at a beachfront resort. Good value for the quieter end of Siesta Key.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gertrude Rentals (Dan Jones)

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Dan Jones, "owner" Gertrude Rentals
Phone: (888) 5-SIESTA
Email: gertrude.rentals@gmail.com
Website: gertruderentals.com

Why they chose this property

The scene at Siesta Key Beach, Florida, is stunning with its white sandy shores and turquoise waters. What I love most about the neighborhood is its relaxed atmosphere, vibrant community, and delicious seafood dining options.

What makes this property unique

What sets our property in Siesta Key Beach, Florida apart is its unbeatable location just steps away from the pristine white sands and crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, our property offers modern amenities, spacious accommodations, and breathtaking views, providing guests with the ultimate beachside retreat. With a focus on comfort, convenience, and relaxation, we strive to ensure that every guest enjoys a memorable and unforgettable stay at our property.

Languages:

English, French

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