Saltwater Siesta Sarasota Private Home with Resort Style Backyard and Heated Pool, Mini Golf, Fire Pit, Game Room with Arcade, Near IMG, not far from beaches. 4BR/3BA, sleeps 10.

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 & beach time. No one wants to leave.
Welcome to Saltwater Siesta, your private Sarasota retreat for families who want space, comfort, & real fun! Not far from the white sand beaches of Siesta Key, Lido Key, Anna Maria Island & near IMG Academy, with the best memories waiting right in your own 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.


- SRQ Airport just 3 miles away! Perfect for red-eye arrivals, early departures, or quick trips without a long drive, plus fun plane watching from the backyard. Please note: Guests sensitive to noise, please know daytime air traffic is heard depending on the flight path.
- 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.

Check-in is contactless and simple: a smart lock gets you into the home the moment your check-in window opens, no meeting anyone required. You'll have full access to the private backyard, heated pool, game room, fire pit, grill, and screened lanai. A few closets holding cleaning supplies stay locked for safety.

Saltwater Siesta: Room for Every Generation Under One Roof

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home was built around one idea: give a multigenerational family enough room that nobody has to compromise. Grandparents keep their coffee within sight of the pool, teenagers claim the arcade, and the little ones disappear into an underwater bunk cove within minutes of walking in. Somehow, everyone ends up exactly where they belong. And memories to last a lifetime, are waiting to be made.

At a Glance

4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms
Sleeps 8-10 guests- king, king, queen, twin bunks
Queen Murphy bed in the living area for whenever the group runs bigger than expected
Underwater Bunk Cove perfect for ocean explorers
Resort style backyard with mini putt, fire pit, turf play area, frisbee golf, axes, bocce ball, cornhole, outdoor movies, and more!
Pool side lounging to a heated pool
Game room with pool table, foosball, Fast and Furious Arcade (and more!)
Open concept living area and fully equipped kitchen with large island
Screened in lanai overlooking the backyard, perfect for alfresco dining
Beach ready
Family and small dog friendly

Room by Room

Living area: two plush couches, smart TV, vaulted ceiling, Murphy bed, board games, books

Kitchen and dining: fully equipped, island seating for four, lanai dining for eight

4 Bedrooms: room darkening curtains, personal fans, sound machines, extra blankets and pillows
Primary suite: king bed, TV, ensuite bath, pool view, smart TV, dresser, closet
Bedroom two: king bed, park view, closet
Bedroom three: queen bed, smart TV, closets
Bunk room: two twin bunk beds, underwater theme, built for kids, reading chair

Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms, ensuite master bath, tub/shower, and a pool bath - stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash

The Kitchen Guests Keep Talking About
One guest called it "the best equipped kitchen we've ever had at a rental."

Stainless appliances
Island seating for four
Coffee corner for early risers and late sleepers alike
Lanai dining just steps from the pool, so the fun never has to pause

The Underwater Bunk Cove
A whimsical underwater cove where two twin beds rest beneath a sea turtle, a dolphin, and a mermaid painted on the walls, while the bottom of a boat drifts across the ceiling overhead. Little ones drift off to sleep as if they are tucked right into the sea.

Games & Entertainment

Indoor: pool table, foosball, arcade racing game, ring toss, board games, Bluetooth sound system, smart TVs

Outdoor: mini golf, cornhole, bocce ball, putting green and turf play area, fire pit seating, movie projector for outdoor movie nights

Family Extras

Outdoor cooking: Blackstone griddle and grilling utensils
Beach ready: beach chairs, towels, wagon, umbrella, coolers
Little ones covered: BabyQuip partnership for cribs, high chairs, strollers, and more

Perfect For

Multigenerational families who refuse to be split across two hotel rooms, with one table where everybody still fits for breakfast
Families juggling all ages, where toddlers claim the bunk cove and teens stake out the arcade
IMG Academy families and local college parents wanting a real home base just minutes away
Spring training baseball fans, golfers chasing one more round, and beach lovers ready to unwind
Snowbirds settling in for a Florida season slow enough to savor

What Past Guests Say
"Extremely clean, well managed, and very equipped with every essential or useful item you could imagine."
"The best rental we've stayed at, ever!"
"We were impressed by all the little things they provided to make our stay easy and comfortable."
"Our experience with the location and Stephanie was exceptional we did not want to leave we had an amazing time we are already to come back!"

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- 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.

We want you to relax, have fun, and make memories — and we ask a few things in return so every guest gets the same great stay:

• Quiet hours are 9pm–8am. This is a close-knit residential neighborhood, not a party house, and noise decibel monitors are active 24/7.
• Max 10 guests. No parties, events, or unregistered visitors — this is also an insurance requirement.
• No smoking, vaping, or drug use anywhere on the property, inside or out.
• A quick online check-in (rental agreement + ID) with our online platform called Happy Guests is required within 48 hours of booking to keep every stay safe and insured.
• Exterior cameras are active at entry points only (front door, garage, pool gates) — never inside or in private outdoor spaces.
• We're about 3 miles from SRQ Airport, so occasional plane noise comes with the territory (plus great plane-watching from the backyard).
• One small, house-trained dog may be approved in advance with a pet fee — please message us the breed and weight first.

Treat our home and our neighbors with the same care you'd want in your own, and we'll happily welcome you back.