Picture it: kids splashing in the heated pool while you grill nearby, fire pit glowing at sunset. Tonight is movie night under the stars, tomorrow brings mini golf and more pool time. No one wants to leave.
Welcome to Saltwater Siesta, your private Sarasota retreat for families who want space, comfort, and real fun! Not far from the white sand beaches of Siesta Key, Lido Key, Anna Maria Island and near IMG Academy, with the best memories waiting right in your backyard.
The space
☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆
✔ Free Heated pool, open year round, with a private fenced backyard
✔ Fire pit seating, screened lanai dining, and an outdoor movie projector for evenings outside
✔ Game room fun with an arcade racing game, pool table, ping pong, foosball, ring toss, cornhole, bocce, and a Bluetooth sound system and more
✔ Family-ready extras include beach chairs, towels, a wagon, umbrella, coolers, and BabyQuip partnership options for cribs, high chairs, strollers & more
✔ Pet-friendly with pre-approval and fee, plus free parking on premises and self check-in
Welcome to Saltwater Siesta, a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom Sarasota home designed for multigenerational families who want space to spread out and enjoy time together. You’ll have an easy home base for beach days, backyard hangs, and relaxed meals at home.
Here are a few thoughtful notes from recent guests:
*****
"Extremely clean, well managed and very stocked with every essential or useful item you could imagine. You can really tell that Stephanie puts a lot of time and attention into creating a great vacation for her guests. It is the most impressive vacation rental I have EVER stayed in. It was absolutely perfect for our family with plenty of activities for the kids and adults. From the game room to the extremely well stocked coffee and tea station, and the outdoor games, we were able to relax and have fun!! You will not be disappointed." -Ashleigh
"We were very impressed by all the little things they provided to make our stay easy and comfortable." - Charity
"The kids thoroughly enjoyed the heated pool, the putt putt, the bucket golf and all of the other fun games in the game room." - Amelia
"Stephanie was an excellent host. The amenities at the house were better than even her descriptions. The kitchen was the best stocked kitchen we’ve ever had at a rental. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Saltwater Siesta." - Michael
"The place was spotless and very well maintained." - Engibel
☆☆ NEARBY ☆☆
✔ Beautiful Gulf beaches are a short drive away
✔ IMG Academy is about 5 miles away
✔ Orioles and Pirates spring training stadiums are about 6 miles away
✔ SRQ Airport is about 3 miles away, with fun plane watching from the backyard
✔ Pickleball, golf, shopping, and dining all very close
★★ LIVING AREA ★★
✔ Open concept living with vaulted ceiling
✔ Queen Murphy bed in the living area for flexible sleeping space
✔ TV, books and reading material, board games
★★ KITCHEN & DINING ★★
✔ Fully equipped kitchen everybody loves
✔ Coffee corner
✔ Stainless appliances
✔ Spacious island with seating for four
✔ Lanai dining for eight
★★ BEDROOMS ★★
✔ Primary suite with a king bed, ensuite bath, and pool view
✔ Second bedroom with a king bed
✔ Third bedroom with a queen bed
✔ Whimsical kids’ Underwater Bunk Cove with two twin beds
✔ Bed linens, extra pillows and blankets, room-darkening shades, clothing storage, an iron & steamer
★★ BATHROOMS ★★
✔ Three full bathrooms
✔ Bathtub, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body soap/shower gel, lotion and cleaning products
★★ OUTDOOR SPACE ★★
✔ Heated pool with sun loungers and outdoor furniture
✔ Fully fenced backyard with a putting green, turf play area, hammock, and screened lanai
✔ BBQ grill with barbecue utensils and a dedicated outdoor dining area
✔ Cornhole, bocce, mini golf, and other yard games
★★ MORE TO ENJOY ★★
✔ Free washer and dryer
✔ Air conditioning, heating, ceiling fan, portable fans, and long-term stays allowed
✔ Safety is our top priority -safety inspected & includes pool safety equipment, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarm, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, exterior security cameras, and noise decibel monitors on property
We’d love to host you at Saltwater Siesta and help make your Sarasota stay feel easy, fun, and memorable.
Guest access
Full access to the private resort style back yard with mini golf and turf play area, heated pool, fire pit, grill, screened lanai, & game room.
Driveway parking for no more than 4 cars
Easy self check-in via smart lock
(Some locked closets hold cleaning supplies for safety.)
Other things to note
Important: To help keep our home peaceful and enjoyable for everyone, please note the following:
• This is not a party house. Loud music and noise will not be tolerated any time of day. We are located in a residential, multigenerational neighborhood — music and noise must be kept at a conversational, respectful level day and night.
• Quiet hours are at 9pm -8am. Please be respectful of our neighbors, we love them.
• No smoking, vaping, or burning anything inside the home, garage, or lanai.
• 10 guests total. No parties, events, groups, teams, or gatherings. Only registered guests are allowed on the property (insurance requirement).
• Rental agreement & guest verification must be completed within 48 hours of booking (insurance requirement).
• We are located near SRQ Airport, so occasional airplane noise may be heard.
• The home is professionally cleaned, inspected and photographed between guests.
• Travel insurance is recommended.
• Exterior security cameras are located only at entry points (front door, garage, and pool gates).
* Early check in or late check out may be available for an additional fee.
Our Tropical Environment
Florida’s sunshine brings beautiful nature! The property receives regular, professional pest control, but occasionally a small critter may try to say hello. Keeping doors and windows closed helps keep them outside.
Our pool is professionally serviced twice weekly. Because the pool is uncaged, occasional leaves or debris from nearby trees may fall in, especially after thunder or wind storms. A skimmer net is provided if needed.
Minor pest sightings or natural debris in the pool are part of our tropical environment and are not eligible for refunds.
Amenities
Occasionally furnishings or amenities may need repair or replacement due to normal wear or unexpected maintenance. We always do our very best to restore the home to listed conditions and will communicate with guests if anything changes.
Dog
One small fully house-trained dog may be allowed with prior approval and a $200 pet fee paid before arrival. A second may be considered for an additional fee. Please message weight and breed of pet for approval. Pet must be added to the reservation.
Dog must:
• be fully house-trained, no puppies please
• be crated when left alone
• stay off furniture
• not enter the pool
Proof of flea/tick prevention required. We provide a crate, bowls, mats, and a leash.
Cats and other pets are not permitted. Pet must be listed on reservation and $200 fee paid prior to arrival.
We're so excited for your trip!
PLEASE NOTE: We take guest security and safety seriously - no fraudulent bookings.
All guests must complete an easy, online hotel-style check-in with a Rental Agreement and ID check.
To make this process easy , we use a secure and very simple, platform called Happy Guest.
It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it's a safe and secure website.
Happy Guest portal gives you your own personal portal with all the info about your stay, the home, and all of our favorite local spots! Your guest portal includes advertisements with third-party upgrades that you may want to enhance your stay! These upgrades are optional and include: early checkin, late check out, rental of baby and toddler gear and more.
To help us maintain a safe and welcoming home for all our guests, we ask that check in through our Happy Guest Portal be completed within 48 hours of booking. Reservations that do not complete this step within the timeline may need to be released. This process supports our insurance and local compliance requirements, and we appreciate your prompt attention to it
✨ Thank you for helping us keep Saltwater Siesta safe, clean, peaceful, and welcoming for every guest. We are so honored to host you!
