We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. While the location is is a bit away from the famous Sarasota beaches, it only takes a short drive to get to Siesta Key. What is good about the location is that it is in a quiet residential neighborhood close to shopping (Publix, Costco, etc.). We especially enjoyed the kayak put-in at the end of the street. It had direct access to the intercoastal waterway and to a limited access beach only a short paddle across the bay. Also the backyard was well fenced with some soft grass for our dog to relax on. All in all, a great experience.