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The Gecko House - Family Friendly - 3D Tour Available!

Vacation home in Sarasota with private pool and kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV
Dining
Exterior detail
In the heart of Gulf Gate, this 4-bedroom home offers a serene escape with an open floor plan and stunning pool area perfect for lounging. The patio doors lead to a tranquil oasis where you can unwind or entertain, while two cruiser bicycles are ready for exploring the neighborhood or biking to Siesta Key.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Gecko House - Family Friendly - 3D Tour Available!

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Welcome to Your Ideal Getaway in Gulf Gate – Just 2 Miles from Siesta Key

Nestled in the highly desirable Gulf Gate neighborhood, this thoughtfully appointed 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience—just minutes from the world-renowned Siesta Key Beach. Whether you're planning a relaxing escape or a family adventure, this home is designed to turn your time into lasting memories.

The open-concept layout features a modern kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The spacious primary bedroom includes a king-size bed and a private ensuite bathroom, while two guest bedrooms offer queen-size beds. For a seventh guest, there is a queen sofa bed in the laundry area that we are happy to have made up.

Step outside through the sliding patio doors to discover a serene, fully enclosed backyard with a private pool—ideal for sunbathing, dining al fresco, or entertaining. While the pool is not heated, it will be much cooler between November and April.

If work calls while you're away, you'll appreciate the large, height adjustable desk.

This pet-friendly property includes a fully fenced yard, so your four-legged family members are welcome too. Should you have any specific needs or questions during your stay, we’re local to Sarasota and available to respond promptly—we’re here to help ensure your experience exceeds expectations.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any special requests. We look forward to hosting you!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Kindly refrain from pets entering the pool

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Pool House Paradise New Listing From a Proven Owner
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Pool House Paradise New Listing Proven Owner
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Pool Paradise New Listing Proven Owner
Pool House Paradise New Listing Proven Owner Sarasota
Pool House Paradise New Listing Proven Owner
Pool Paradise New Listing Proven Owner Sarasota
Pool House Paradise New Listing From a Proven Owner
Pool Paradise New Listing Proven Owner
Pool House Paradise Sarasota
Pool House Paradise Private vacation home
Pool House Paradise Private vacation home Sarasota
Pool House Paradise - New Listing From a Proven Owner Sarasota
Pool House Paradise New Listing From a Proven Owner

About the neighborhood

Gulf Gate Estates, a neighborhood in Sarasota, is home to this vacation home. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Siesta Key Beach and Crescent Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ed Smith Stadium, or consider a night out at Venice Train Depot.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Crescent Beach - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Turtle Beach - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Lido Beach - 23 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Keke's Breakfast Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tijuana Flats - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Munchies 420 Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Gecko House - Family Friendly - 3D Tour Available! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Gecko House - Family Friendly - 3D Tour Available! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Gecko House - Family Friendly - 3D Tour Available!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gecko House - Family Friendly - 3D Tour Available!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gecko House - Family Friendly - 3D Tour Available! located?

Located in Gulf Gate Estates, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gulf Gate Golf Club, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, and Sarasota Square. Gulf Gate Mall and Pelican Plaza are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Gecko House - Family Friendly - 3D Tour Available! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here and had no complaints! Chris was always very responsive to questions or concerns. Hope to go back again. Thank you, Chris, for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Very clean. Well appointed kitchen. Comfy beds. Perfect pool area. Our humble host: Goes above and beyond, easy communication. Someone you’ll want to work with in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

We were so happy to be able to spend a week here. The home was extremely clean & the property owner was very accommodating to our needs. Thank you for sharing this home with us and we hope to return again soon! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT PLACE, BETTER HOSTS

We had a great time at this property. One minor issue while there and the hosts went out of their way to correct it and were gracious after it was fixed! We would love to stay here again. The beds were comfy and the house had everything we could have ever needed. The pool was wonderful. 5 STARS!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R., Murfreesboro, TN USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another perfect stay

This was our 3rd stay at pool house paradise. It has everything needed for a perfect getaway. The location is just right. The hosts are promptly responsive to communication. Looking forward to next time! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cihan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host and house

I stayed at Pool House Paradise for a week with my family. The house is super clean and fully equipped! The owner, Chris, was very responsive thru the stay and was kind enough to say hi when he was visiting the neighborhood. The location is great, very close to restaurants and supermarkets. We were all satisfied with the visit overall and planning to go back ASAP :)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This was a great week for us. We're in Sarasota several times a year, and this house is in the top 5. Great location and nice to have beach chairs and bikes. Great host and responded quickly to our questions. We love to cook, and the kitchen had everything we needed and then some. Love that the kitchen is a part of the space so cooks could be a part of all activities and watch movies with family while prepping food.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect beach house!!

Great house!! Quick drive to the beach and neighborhood surrounded by shops, grocery stores and restaruants. The house was super clean and so well stocked. Such a beautiful kitchen, beds were comfy, we enjoyed the pool every day! Chris was the perfect host!! So attentive, immediate replies to messages and all his attention to detail made for a super smooth vacation! We can't wait to book this house again!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location!

(i gave 5 stars because I understand its very important for the business) the house wasn't the cleanest but everything else was practically perfect. If you ask me if I would want to stop by again next year, i would probably like to come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Modern & Fun Beach House

We opened the door to Pool House Paradise and immediately felt at home. It's open concept and streamlined, casually chic decor makes it the perfect beach getaway. The beds are all comfy and the bathrooms are pristine and white. Plenty of linens and beach towels (plus chairs, umbrella and even a cooler) to make it all turnkey. We loved the open kitchen and dining area and the pool is great too. Hosts Chris & Claire are super nice, gracious and accommodating. We look forward to our next visit to PHP! :-)
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle R., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

House is exactly as described! Great location, short drive to all beaches and stores! Very clean and master bed is very comfortable! Pool area is clean. Chris has the house well furnished with beach towels, beach chairs and umbrella! Awesome well stocked kitchen as well! Will definitely stay here again! Chris is super easy and efficient to communicate with! We did not want to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Vacation

This was a dream vacation for my family! We've waited years for this and it exceeded our expectations in every single way. Could't have worked out better for 5 adults and 1 teen plus one little dog. Beautiful property inside and out and perfect location. Can't wait to go back and would absolutely stay in the same house! Perfect location for absolutely everything!! 5 stars all the way thank you so much for helping make our dreams come true. Priceless memories for all of us....my 83 year old parents had a blast too and as experienced traveler's were super impressed!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is the perfect getaway home

My family and I used this time and celebrated my sons High School graduation, my birthday, and my 25th wedding anniversary so we really wanted a home to getaway from it all. This home is so close to Siesta Key, shops, restaurants, and it’s still tucked away in Gulf Gate that it feels like a welcoming neighborhood anyone would want to live in. We had an amazing time and this home was everything we could have asked for. Christopher is a great host and responded quickly to a question I had. DO NOT hesitate to book this home if you want a comfortable spot to stay while you go to the beach and out to eat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home in Sarasota

Christopher is the perfect host. His property is spacious, clean and well appointed with everything you would need to enjoy your vacation with the comforts of home. The pool and lanai are a relaxing retreat especially if you enjoy the sun. Christopher is such a good host, he sent us a message as we were driving to Florida to ask if we might like a Christmas tree setup for our stay over Christmas. Very nice! The neighborhood is very walkable which worked well for us as our dog needs several walks per day. If you’re from the NY/NJ area as we are, there is a terrific Brooklyn style bagel shop within walking distance of the house. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First visit to Sarasota

This was our first visit to Sarasota and wanted to be near siesta key and surrounding beaches. Pool house paradise met our expectations and more. We were no more then 20 minutes from many beaches. Supermarket and stores nearby and Chris was an amazing host, we didn’t have enough towels for our family of six so he ran out that same day to pick some up for us. The beach chairs that he provided broke while we were at the beach and the next day he had 3 brand new chairs at the front door. He also bought a stand up fan for me because I am always hot and my house is like s meat locker at home 😂. I can’t say enough great things. I will definitely stay at property that Chris snd his wife have. Amazing experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Pool House

Fantastic base for our 2 weeks summer break in beautiful Siesta Key and Sarasota. The house is very well presented and fully equipped, including beach chairs, parasol, trolley, BBQ, towels and even two push bikes. More than enough space for the four of us to spread out and relax. The beds were particularly comfortable. The stunning beaches of Siesta are just a few minutes away by car. (Free parking at the beach too - unheard of in the UK!) Chris and Clare were always on hand to answer any questions. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly H., Albany, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short drive to Siesta Key Beach

Great house. Nice pool. Only 8 minutes to Siesta Key Public Beach. Owner was great!! Nice quiet neighborhood. Had a great week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay in Florida!

Great experience from beginning to end. If you want to feel at home don’t hesitate to book this lovely house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

This is our second time staying at one of Chris & Claire properties. We couldn’t be happier with how great they are. So kind and accommodating. Their properties have everything you need and are in great neighborhoods. A short drive to the beach, shopping and restaurants. We highly recommend their properties!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

We had such a great week. The house has a great layout for a family and was very clean. The property manager does an excellent job with communication. Location is so close to the great beach. I would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Communication with owner

His interaction was excellent, he checked on how we were doing prior to arrival, we were delayed, car rental pick up, no staff. Owner actually stated that if he had a larger vehicle he would have picked us up, very caring, texted periodically. I would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

This place was one of our favorite stays thus far! Immaculate and neat! We loved the pool and proximity to siesta Key beach! We would definitely stay here again! Chris was an awesome host and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R., Murfreesboro, TN USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great shower!

Pool House Paradise is our go-to spot in the area! The area has the best restaurants, beaches, shopping & convenience for a relaxing time. But comfort in the house … what a great shower… is super important & this place delivers!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family house

Fabulous open floor plan allows for sharing special family tiime.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021