We stayed here for 2 weeks last December, 2014, and found it to be extremely relaxing, with a quiet, hidden feel, though it's right around the corner from Tommy Bahamas restaurant. My husband and I (60+) loved eating breakfast on the 2nd floor balcony, looking out on the pool. The condo has an open, light atmosphere, especially compared to another condo we stayed at recently. We used the warm, clean pool and hot tub daily. It is wonderful to be able to watch sunsets on the beach and walk on St. Armand's anytime we want. One thing newcomers may not realize (I grew up in Sarasota) is how much easier it is to drive from St. Armand's to other parts of Sarasota, compared to driving from further out on Longboat or any other key in the often heavy traffic of high winter season, Location here is a great advantage. And, of course, it is possible to get most any place by bus.
From seeing the photos of the updated furnishings and appliances, it looks like our stay in December, 2015, will be even more pleasant than last year's!