This property has been modestly updated in it's interior, but the outside landscaping is in desperate need of attention. We couldn't enjoy the backyard at all through our stay due to so much overgrowth & lack of attention to make the backyard look presentable. Host provided some seating & a log firebit but no logs & at night majority of the grounds are pitch dark. The location of the house is close to downtown & Siesta Key & the neighbor's are all super quite...which is fantastic! On the downside, most of the homes in this area are old & in need of TLC. Property is dog friendly with enclosed backyard which is a plus, but again we could not allow our dogs to wonder around due to so much overgrowth...not sure what they would end up encountering. Host was pleasant & home did provide the bare necessities & it was clean & we felt safe. Unfortunately, host is not available after 10pm. We had advised host we were arriving between 8pm & 10pm. When we arrived & wanted to take a shower & turn the heat on (Florida was in its 30' & low 40's for the first 2 days of arrival), the shower wouldn't get hot & we couldn't figure how to set thermostat. Host never answered calls or texts until the next morning. Property has a problem with ants, but it looks like host has had some type of treatment as you will find them dead all over the baseboard edges of the house. Overall, if non of the issues I mentioned inconvenience you, then this is a safe place to stay. Nevertheless, we thank the host.