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Mid-Century Meets Boaters’ Dream

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Looking towards canal and though the hallway to bedrooms
Living area
Lush tropical landscaping in front yard looking towards Commonwealth Drive.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Siesta Key, FL
  • Place, Irma Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach Playground
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mid-Century Meets Boaters’ Dream

Classic Mid-Century 2 bedroom, 2 bath home, believed to be designed by Sarasota School of Architect Ralph Twitchell or a close follower. It is located directly on Siesta Key’s Grand Canal and is nestled into a quiet, luxury neighbourhood.

We tried to preserve the “Old Florida” bungalow vibe that is steadily disappearing. Decorated with furniture of the era, alongside modern elements from European designers. Sunlight floods into the panoramic windows from both sides of the house. Relax while enjoying the subtropical garden in front or the waterway out back. Dock your boat, drop a fishing line or go kayaking when the mood strikes. It’s a five minute bike ride to the top-rated Siesta beach or into the village.

The entire house, garden, dock, shed and carports are available for guests to use during the stay. This house is best suited for a couple or small family. If you are looking to accommodate two couples, please note the wall between the two bedrooms is not fully soundproof, nor are the bedroom doors so it will be cozy.

As soon as you arrive, kick up your feet and enjoy this wonderful Mid-Century bungalow. The location, and home itself will make you want to stay forever.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No gated water access. No baby beds
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs welcome (50$ extra charge for cleaning)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1820630vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Siesta Key

Located in Siesta Key, this holiday home 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 Crescent Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and St. Boniface Episcopal Church Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Siesta Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Irma Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • St. Boniface Episcopal Church Labyrinth - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Siesta Key Beach Playground - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Crescent Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siesta Beach Pavilion - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Siesta Key Snack Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sun Garden Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mid-Century Meets Boaters’ Dream pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Mid-Century Meets Boaters’ Dream?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mid-Century Meets Boaters’ Dream?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mid-Century Meets Boaters’ Dream?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mid-Century Meets Boaters’ Dream located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Irma Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Siesta Key Beach. St. Boniface Episcopal Church Labyrinth and Shell Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at this property and we love it! Host is awesome, place has everything you need and is in a great location. Having a boat lift makes it even better!
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Wonderful house!

Great house in a great location! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

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

Best vacation house to date!

Beautiful location, very clean, hosts are very accommodating. Close enough to the beach to not be a hassle to get to but far enough away that you can escape if needed. Would recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Great Getaway

House location is excellent, enjoyed setting on both sides of home and fishing from dock. Close to most everything on the island and great location to explore other Keys.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette W.

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

Quiet canal house, nestled in a great neighborhood

Our stay was a holiday to remember. Malia was very communicative with any questions and very nice.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelin F.

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

Relaxing get away

Very clean, well equipped, quiet neighborhood, and relaxing environment, a mile away from the greatest beaches you can imagine. An excellent host always trying to see what else she could do to make our staying even better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Excellent!

For my party and trip this was the perfect location and setting. Will definitely be using again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2023
Jeffrey was a wonderful guest. Very understanding and helpful throughout this stay. We enjoyed hosting Jeffrey and would welcome him back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

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

Eclectic Creek Getaway

Well equipped like you were at home. Great location: quiet neighborhood 6 min car ride to Siesta Key Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Siesta Key Island

We thought house was perfect for the two of us. It was very quiet neighborhood. Easy access to everything. The beach was a short drive and plenty of parking. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2022
They were truly wonderful guests! David was respectful, clean and communicative throughout their stay. We would welcome him back anytime. Thanks for being such a pleasure to host.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

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

Amazing property

This vrbo made our vacation easy, comfortable, and super enjoyable! Property was well loved and exactly as described. I wanted to maintain and contribute to its uniqueness by going the extra mike with cleanliness and upkeep.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margot S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was our second time in this beautiful house. Our anticipaton was huge and when we arrivef we knew why. The facilities and the location are hard to describe- it is so beautiful there. We will definitely spend our vacation there again. Thank you Malia & Andreas😎👋😍
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris b.

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

Want to get away

PERFECT!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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

Great property on the canal

Everything was as listed online. The property was in a quiet neighborhood with lots of privacy. Pet friendly which was a huge thing for us. We loved that we were able to bring our boat and not have to trailer it daily. It was close enough to bike to both the beach and downtown Siesta. Great place to stay. Would definitely recommend and be back again.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2021
Kathryn was a wonderful guest. She took good care of our home. They were also able to offer professional advice on our boat lift. She was helpful and immaculate. Kathryn, her husband and dog would be warmly welcomed back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy W.

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

Delightful week!!

This was our first time in Siesta Key and we loved it!!Malia’s lovely home was especially a wonderful and very comfortable place!Thomas the house manager was very attentive to a couple of minor issues and took care of them promptly!We also loved the neighborhood!It was a truly special time we will treasure always!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Candy was an easy-going guest who was quick to compliment our home. This of course made a great first impression. She was equally lovely throughout her entire stay. Candy was a pleasure to have as a guest. We would recommend she and her spouse, as well as her dog, to any future hosts. Thank you for bringing more sunshine to Florida!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vi H.

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

Especially loved the outside! Sunroom, patio, and watched boats, ducks, dolphins from private dock!

Great communication with hosts. House as described, fully stocked. The house seven us well but the outside space was by far our favorite! When not at the beach (which is literally 5 minutes away) we soaked up sun and watched the boats (and dolphins!) come and go thru the channel.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Annual KW Birthday Pilgrimage and general shenanigans

Loved this place and Malia and the rest. Brought our 21’ Searay and docked it right out back. What a romantic place. All glass at the rear, mostly glass in the front yet private and made for lovers. We had some bad marine weather but we had one of the best times for our annual October Birthday Trip for Sasha Michelle.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

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

Siesta Key Grand Canal Property

Absolutely everything one could want for a vacation rental. This house has a unique architecture that is perfect for the setting. The open plan, surrounded by windows, is ideal. The host was more than accommodating and communication was timely. The host has equipped the property with equipment to fully explore the island….bikes and kayaks were supplied. It was a perfect stay. Thank you.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margot S.

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

Amazing

We can hardly put into words how beautiful our stay in this villa was. Absolutely gorgeous - this view 😎😍😍 With the bikes you are quickly on the beach or in the village. Thank you very much. We would love to come back next year.👋,
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francois L.

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

Magnificent Mid Century House

We thoroughly enjoyed this beautifully decorated home in quiet Siesta Key. We were blessed with visits from a couple of dolphins. Very close to the beach, only a 5 minute drive! But we ended up using the house more than we expected. Rhonda and Malia are exceptional, making sure we had everything we needed which was the case. I hope we will have the chance to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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

Heaven on a Key

A true peaceful bungalow in Siesta Key. Perfectly nestled, a little piece of heaven on the Key to disconnect from life’s hustle and bustle. This bungalow is fully equipped (beach chairs, umbrellas, bikes, kayaks, games, bbq, etc.). We’ve enjoyed our time here once again, this is our second visit and will be back in 2025. Malia always reachs out during our stay to make sure we have everything we need. We were fortunate to bring our boat this year and enjoyed the comfort of the backyard dock. Thank you again for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope M.

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

What a gem!

Wow! This beach bungalow was everything we were looking for. We liked the decor and overall vibe of this home. It is exceptionally clean and stocked with everything you need for your stay. The location is perfect...quiet neighborhood, close to all the cute shops, restaurants, and grocery store. Most importantly the homeowner, Malia, was so wonderful to work with. She responded to my inquiries promptly, and while we were there she checked in to be sure everything was alright. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved it so much we booked again for next year! Thank you, Malia, for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Absolutely delightful home and location!

We vacationed here for two weeks, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lovely, quiet, very safe neighborhood of well-kept homes. The village is about a 5-minute drive away and very lively, the quiet of the neighborhood was really nice to come home to. We especially enjoyed the patio and deck/dock areas in back of the home. We had coffee here every morning and a glass of wine every evening. Enjoyed watching the boats go by. Malia is an amazing host! We couldn't find the bike helmets, and she had two delivered to us later the same day! The home was very clean and the beds were so comfortable. If we visit in the area again, we will definitely stay here!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Malia is wonderful - always accommodating and easy to work with. The house is located in a great area (close to everything) and very quiet. This was our second time staying here (hubby loves the canal for our boat) and we like the charm of this house. Looking foward to staying here again in the future! Siesta Key is our favorite place to visit when in FL. Thank you for sharing your home, Maila!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurence S.

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

Malia was Awesome very helpful and very organized. Will come back. Great setup.

We all loved the house and all the extras that came with it. Great location to sit and just watch the boats ho by. Very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Amazing experience

We rented Malia’s beautiful property for the month of March . We loved everything about it! The location is very quiet and peaceful, yet the beach and village of Siesta Key are a short 5-10 minute bike ride away. The house was very clean and had very cool furnishings . Beds were very comfortable . The kitchen was well appointed with quality appliances . Everything was in great working order . We had a minor electrical issue upon arrival, and it was dealt with in a timely manner . Malia was always accessible and went above and beyond to look after us ! We would recommend this property to anyone . It exceeded our expectations - it was even better than the photos depicted !!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Malia

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I am an American designer living in Zurich with my husband and two school-aged children. We truly love staying at our bungalow because of the garden, canal and lifestyle in Siesta Key.

Why they chose this property

It is a quiet, low-fi home which helps one relax because it is such a carefree environment. It's canal location is enjoyable from first waking until going to sleep. It is a prime location for Siesta Key as well as Sarasota. It is best suited for a couple, a family of four. For two couples it will be cozy, so be sure you know each other well.

What makes this property unique

Very easy to maintain.

Languages:

English, German

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