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, and Anna Maria Island and near IMG Academy, with the best memories waiting right in your private resort style backyard.
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You’ll receive very detailed information throughout your reservation, including a welcome guide with local gems, house info and how-to's & our favorites of all.
Set in a multigenerational neighborhood, & minutes from the Sarasota Bradenton area's top attractions including world-renowned beautiful beaches, unique state parks, nature preserves, IMG Academy, MLB Spring training facilities for the Orioles and Pirates, prime golfing, family fun, relaxation and so much more.
The neighborhood is great for a morning walk with the kids to watch the planes, or a late afternoon stroll to Sarasota Bay to see the sunset.
- International Airport (3 Miles) Watch planes from the back yard!
- IMG Academy (5 Miles)
- Lido Key Beach (8.5 Miles)
- Siesta Key Beach (13 Miles)
- Anna Maria Island (14 Miles)
- Mote Marine Aquarium (9 Miles)
- Benderson Park (9.5 Miles)
- Pirates Spring Training - Lecom Park - (6 Miles)
- Orioles Spring Training -Ed Smith Stadium - (7 Miles)
- Premier Sports Campus (14 Miles)
- Bradenton Motorsports Park (20 miles)
- Tampa Airport (49 Miles)
Travel times depend on season, time of day and route.
We’re just a short hop from the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport, which makes getting here super easy—and plane-watching from the backyard can be a fun surprise especially for the littles! From time to time, depending on the flight path, you may see and hear some daytime air traffic.
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.)
☆☆ 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.
This home is perfectly located for easy travel around the Sarasota, Bradenton and nearby beach destinations, with incredible easy access to the Sarasota International Airport at just 3 miles away- seriously a hop skip and a jump from the airport! Most top attractions are just a short drive away, making ride share services, rental cars, or your own vehicle the best options for getting around. Free parking is available on-site. Need a ride? Uber & Lyft are widely available. And be sure to check out the open air trolleys and fun bus options on the islands. More info in our Welcome Book!
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
Perfectly placed for sand, surf, and Sarasota charm!
- IMG Academy - 5 mi
- Pickleball courts - 1 mile
- Golf Courses - near to many
- Lido Key - 8.5 miles
- St. Armands - 8 miles
- Mote Aquarium - 9 miles
- Ed Smith Stadium (Orioles) 6 miles
- LECOME Stadium (Pirates) 6 miles
- Siesta Key - 13 miles
- Anna Maria Island - 14 miles
- Siesta Key Beach - 13 mi
- Anna Maria Island - 14 mi
- SRQ Airport - 3 mi
Please note: Travel time varies greatly depending on the season.