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SERENITY SIESTA/OLD FLORIDA FEEL/SANDY BEACH/GULF IN THE BACKYARD

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Our back deck. Relax on our shard swing !
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View from back deck
Property grounds
Side view of home

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Siesta Key, FL
  • Place, Shell Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Irma Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Mother in law suite

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SERENITY SIESTA/OLD FLORIDA FEEL/SANDY BEACH/GULF IN THE BACKYARD

Full House, old Florida Feel, 80 steps to the Gulf, with large NEW deck perfect for fishing, swimming and gorgeous sunsets. Just minutes to the world-famous Siesta Key Beach and all the shops, restaurants and pubs of Siesta Key Village. Cast your fishing line right off the sea side deck on the property. Stairs access right into the blue-green gulf waters…3 bedrooms and a mother-in-law suite… 3 1/2 baths, 3 decks (1 screened in) 1/4 from a beach and 2 miles from charming SK Village. This enchanting beach house truly extends the OLDFLORIDA feel with the tropical landscaping and serene waters. This house sleeps 8 comfortably... We provide WiFi , a grill, and a Keurig coffee pot. A partially fenced in yard and lush landscaping gives you lots of privacy. Why go to the beach, when you can swim and fish right in your backyard! Also very close to St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota—about a 15 minute drive to both. Perfect for a family vacation or relaxation, excellent for families not wanting to leave the property. NOTE; This is an OLD FLORIDA FEEL, not new, but so charming. Also location, location, and location…and we have it right on Siesta Key.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Pets are allowed $50 per pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
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 holiday home is on 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at Ed Smith Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Siesta Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Shell Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Irma Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Siesta Key Farmers Market - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Crescent Beach - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Siesta Key Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sun Garden Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar at Lido Beach Resort - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SERENITY SIESTA/OLD FLORIDA FEEL/SANDY BEACH/GULF IN THE BACKYARD pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at SERENITY SIESTA/OLD FLORIDA FEEL/SANDY BEACH/GULF IN THE BACKYARD?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SERENITY SIESTA/OLD FLORIDA FEEL/SANDY BEACH/GULF IN THE BACKYARD?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SERENITY SIESTA/OLD FLORIDA FEEL/SANDY BEACH/GULF IN THE BACKYARD?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SERENITY SIESTA/OLD FLORIDA FEEL/SANDY BEACH/GULF IN THE BACKYARD located?

Nestled on the beach, this Siesta Key holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Shell Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Siesta Key Beach. Irma Beach and Siesta Key Farmers Market 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very nice house and the dock was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dileivy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love place

Good beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet place

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaunessey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Weekend

Location was great. The sunsets from the deck were beautiful. We had a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Beach Getaway

The property was nice and comfortable, the view from the deck on the water was amazing! The property managers made things very easy for us! We will definitely use this property again when we come back to the area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Location

The property was great and so was the owner. I highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Beautiful and comfy house.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend

Host was great to deal with and process couldn’t have been easier. House was in great location with easy access to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Marcia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view from shared deck

The sunsets are beautiful from the deck on the water that is shared with two other properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of paradise!

This house was amazing! Everything was very clean and beautifully decorated. The location was perfect to the water and it was a 5 minute drive to the main restaurant strip as well as to the main beach. Communication was perfect by the host as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

We enjoyed the patio at the waterside, the screened in porch and the open porch. The highlight was watching the eagles in the nest next to the waterside nest in the huge tree!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

Great location. Wonderful view of the ocean off siesta key. Steps to the ocean. Brought our paddleboards. So close to Siesta Key Village. Nice place. Plenty of room for a big family. Great owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

Lots of nice features to make a stay enjoyable. The house is comfortable, a bit worn, lacking a few kitchen items, but overall it’s very do-able. It is fairly close to the street so there is some traffic noise but it dies down at night. For sure the highlight is sitting on the deck out back of the houses and watching the sun set.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property with great location

Great location. Easy access. Beautiful views from deck access on the property. While the decor is a little dated and updates would help, the layout worked great for our sons, their wives, and one infant. Suggested a few items for the kitchen. Property manager responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

500 year storm

The property was great, despite an epic storm. The property manager quickly checked in to make sure we didn't have any flooding or damage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Anniversary

Wonderful stay with family to celebrate our 50th anniversary. We are originally from Sarasota but moved to Texas 40 years ago, came home to renew our vows and this location was so comfortable and convenient for all of us. Thank you Karen for all your time and meeting our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Our stay here was perfect! First off, the house is in a perfect location, close enough to the beach but fair enough away from all the traffic. The rooms are nice sized where you don’t feel cramped when you’re in them. Hands down the best part was the back deck, those sunsets were absolutely stunning! Karen was very quick to reply to messages and was really nice! We had such a great time here that our family is already planning our next trip there!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ev r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great stay

Not sure if I could think of something negative to say if I tried. Just beautiful property. The house itself was ideal for our family get together. The location was so convenient to town, but of course, best of all was the amazing view and sitting area overlooking the water Karen was the most accommodating owner we have ever encountered. sad to leave, but will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bill Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Several adult siblings and spouses gathered to attend a wedding. The place was perfect for our event. The 3 1/2 baths allowed us all to get ready easily and the home and location allowed us a stress-free to prepare for the black tie wedding at the Ritz and relax before and after. Karen was excellent in communicating with us and we all had an excellent experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kelsi O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sister weekend

This was a nice spot for our sister weekend. Very private. The shared back deck is on the water, but there is no beach within easy walking distance. However, it is a short drive to beautiful beaches and there are many shops and restaurants in the village, so plenty to do during the day and evening!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location/Spacious House/Wonderful Host

Great Location. Close to everything. Spacious House. Equipped with everything you need. Wish it had more than one TV though. Karen, The Host is very sweet, friendly & helpful. The backyard view is breathtaking. We loved snorkeling in the backyard. We had the privilege of seeing Manatees & Dolphins. Great vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very confortable

We enjoyed our stay at Siesta Key the house is very spacious and well equipped for all our needs. I only gave it a 3 for location because I would have liked to have been closer to the beaches. The owner was readily available and made check in and check out a breeze. The house is definitely old Florida feel, could use a little updating and TLC. But fine for what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ciera K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Start to 2024

The Siesta Key Home was perfect to enter the New Year with my family. The residence consisted of 3 stories, to give everyone maximum personal space. The dock had the best sunset view and space to fish with the whole family. The whole family highly enjoyed the short travel to the Siesta Key beach with the biggest drum circle any of us have seen along with the local restaurants and bars. Our trip ended with a visit to the Ringling Circus Museum which was a perfect end to our tropical vacation. Thank you for providing the serenity of your beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kate nice and convenient place!

We stayed for 5 nights, and we were very comfortable. We had a issue with one of the showers (it would not turn on), and it was fixed the next morning. A little close to the road, but overall it was quiet. No beach, but the deck on the water was very nice. Bonus, next door there's a Bald Eagle nest! It was very cool seeing them every day. We named them George and Barbara. Overall everyone was happy, even the 2 teenage girls were happy being there, and we would rent this place again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sheree P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good Stay Not Ocean Front

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Plenty of room, and well-spaced bedrooms and bathrooms. Property is well stocked for vacation needs. If you consider renting the property, be aware that 2 houses are located directly in front of the rental property itself and the ocean. The first is several stories and is ocean front (owners) and behind it a one-story where the manager lives. Karen (manager) was helpful and responsive to our questions etc. Yes, it is 80 steps to the water and there is a nice deck to sit on by the ocean. Overall, we enjoyed our stay but were disappointed by the rental's location (backs to the street not to the ocean).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

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