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Siesta Zen – 2BR Steps to Siesta Key Beach & Village

Family-friendly holiday home with a water park, 3-minute walk to Siesta Key Beach

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Near Siesta Key Beach, Siesta Zen – 2BR Steps to Siesta Key Beach & Village provides golfing on-site, a water park and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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

Siesta Zen – 2BR Steps to Siesta Key Beach & Village

Siesta Zen
Tropical island cottage, remodeled in 2025 with private patio! 1-min walk to best beach in the country. 4-min walk to world-famous Siesta Village. Spend days on white quartz-sand beaches with calm water and nights enjoying the Village's live music drinks and fresh seafood. For totally effortless moments, dine drink or relax on your own tropical patio. Book your Siesta Zen escape now. - Tollbooth by VRBOCorpMiddlemen, but this property is from GertrudeRentalsSiesta

What Guests Love
∙ Beaches – 2-min walk to award-winning beaches
∙ The Village – 4-min walk to world famous Siesta Village
∙ Relaxing - private garden patio with grill and alfresco dining
∙ Sunsets –2-min walk to best sunsets in America
∙ Exploring - sand dollars, shells, dolphins, occasionally manatees and live conch
∙ The Fun - live music, daiquiris, oysters, stone crab, craft beer, ice cream, fresh donuts
∙ Activities - kayak, bike, paddleboard, scooter, golf cart rentals nearby
∙ Island Trolleys - you're already where you want to be, but they're fun:)
∙ The Memories - one of a kind Siesta Key experience, favorite of initiated visitors

The Beach
Our beach is the widest, has panoramic views of the gulf to the North-West-and-South, and is the top spot in North America for sunsets. You can swim or wade to Sand Dollar Island, a naturally occurring white sand cay popular with dolphin sand-dollars and “occasionally” manatee and giant-conch. The water is shallow clear and calm with white quartz-sand tide-pools perfect for sleeping drinking or playing. You can go from the water to lunch or dinner and back to the sand without putting on your shoes.

The Home
The right vacation unit makes all the difference. This cottage is quiet, was fully remodeled in 2025, and it's close to everything. Your patio is 100% private fenced in and surrounded by tropical plants with gas grill and dining table. It's perfect for enjoying a quiet cup of coffee, good book, cocktail(s), or an al-fresco meal. It's a 4-minute walk off the patio to the Siesta Key Village and the best fresh oysters, seafood, tropical drinks, ice cream, entertainment, and even gourmet donuts on the island. It's just a 2-minute walk to the sand path for the best beach on the island.

Bedroom Details
This 2BR house is ground floor with just a few steps at the entrance. Bedrooms include a sunny queen master BR, second bedroom containing 2 full beds, and a sofa in the living room. Need more space? We can get you a tempur-pedic rollaway bed or an additional unit nearby.

Beach Gear Provided
We provide beach towels, chairs, carts, and umbrellas. If you don't have what you need, just reach out and we can usually get it for you. Correction for Air-b-n-b listings this location doesn't provide "snorkeling gear" but this and anything you need can be rented or purchased nearby.

Household Items Provided
We provide bedding, kitchen items, most major and minor appliances, blow dryers, and hangers. Simple soaps and paper products come in starter-supply that will get you through a short stay and anything you need can be purchased nearby.

What to Bring
It's a laid-back island so pack as lite as you like. Our fashion is casual, wash and wear, and all units have laundries. Also, anything you forget to bring can be found nearby in good supply and fair prices.

Post Booking Support
We understand vacation time is precious and will make sure you get the most out of it. Our number is the only contact information you need. All units are at the top attractions on the island. Cars are never required, but you will have private parking near the unit. No check-in restrictions, check-in any day of the week at any time using a private door-code. Never a cleaning requirement at checkout. Free early check-in when possible. No hidden fees or solicitations. Every unit including this one is available for instant booking. We can recommend the best spot for fishing or fresh fish, Michigan or Ohio State games, romantic-dinners marriage-proposals or singles, eco-tourism, family friendly activities, or safe ways to lose your kids when you(they) need alone time.


Terms
Payments are 50% refundable when canceled at least 60 days before arrival. Payments are not refundable when canceled less than 60 days before arrival. Events or gatherings involving outside guests are only allowed with prior approval from the management. Guest agrees to hold the Property Manager and Owner harmless from any liability for injuries while on vacation. Sorry but events involving guests in excess of your unit occupancy limit are not permitted at this location.

Travel Insurance
If you prefer insured bookings, we also offer travel insurance. Basic Travel Insurance- cost is 7%, covers 30 different issues, coverage begins only after protection has been purchased. CFAR (cancel for any reason) insurance is available in states applicable- cost is approximately 11% (7% basic plus additional 3.8% to add CFAR). Basic and CFAR must be purchased together as CFAR cannot be purchased individually. CFAR covers 60% of the trip cost with no questions asked. Travel insurance must be purchased within 14 days of booking and 30 days before check-in. Claim must be filed two days prior to arrival, available to U.S. citizens only.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

758669

About the area

Located in Siesta Key, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Coconuts Family Entertainment Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Siesta Key travel guide
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Siesta Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Southwest Florida featuring general coastal views and a beach as well as a large group of people
    Siesta Key Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • SiestaKey_StBonifaceEpiscopalChurchLabyrinth_6295832-2
    St. Boniface Episcopal Church Labyrinth
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • North America, United States, Florida, Miami-Dade County, Miami Beach, Ocean Drive
    Irma Beach
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Siesta Key Farmers Market
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Siesta Key Beach Playground
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Siesta Beach Pavilion
    16 min walk
  • Siesta Key Snack Bar
    16 min walk
  • Circle K
    9 min walk
  • Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill
    5 min walk
  • Siesta Key Oyster Bar
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Siesta Zen – 2BR Steps to Siesta Key Beach & Village pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Siesta Zen – 2BR Steps to Siesta Key Beach & Village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Siesta Zen – 2BR Steps to Siesta Key Beach & Village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Siesta Zen – 2BR Steps to Siesta Key Beach & Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Siesta Zen – 2BR Steps to Siesta Key Beach & Village located?

This family-friendly Siesta Key holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Siesta Key Farmers Market and Siesta Key Beach. Siesta Key Beach Playground and St. Boniface Episcopal Church Labyrinth are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Siesta Zen – 2BR Steps to Siesta Key Beach & Village Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Casey H.

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

Fun location!

Great location and cute property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina S.

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

Great hosts & home

The hosts were extremely responsive and helpful throughout the stay. We especially enjoyed the outdoor dining space!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

Perfect Little Cottage/Bungalow

Was perfect for our family of 5. Close to the beach and village.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina C.

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

Great Place

The condo was perfect for a weekend stay. The distance to the beach was great, and we had fun visiting siesta village for dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Cottage 11 Siesta Shores

Great location, clean, little smaller than I expected. I would stay there again. Close to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Cute Cottage

We had a wonderful time and this cute cottage! It is close to the beach and the town. Great little place to enjoy some time in paradise!

10/10 Excellent

Jose H.

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

Excellent

perfect location, comfortable and spacious, I highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

Great location

Cozy place with a nice outdoor eating spot surrounded with greenery. Very close to village and beach. The people at Gertrude are great to deal with!

10/10 Excellent

JulieAnn S.

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

Perfect oasis

The location was perfect, and easy walk to the beach and 10 minutes to all the restaurants, we didn’t miss having a car. Dan was prompt at responding to all questions and the cottage was cute and comfortable for our family. I would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianna L.

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

Cute little beach cottage

My husband and I had a wonderful stay on Siesta Key. The location of the cottage was perfect. We rented a golf cart but we could easily have walked around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sharla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Good location, some quirks

Easy walk to Siesta Village, restaurants and beach. Difficult for delivery drivers (food, Uber) to find. Slept 5 easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Love the courtyard

My wife and I had a great week. Short walk to the village and the beach. Dan was flexible and helped us with a changing schedule. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Edward P.

Excellent all around

Accomodations were clean, modern and had everything we needed. Plenty of towels, chairs, kitchen supplies. So close to beach, shoppes, restaurants, bars. Dan was great - responded immediately to a question that I had. Can't wait to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Lovely convenient property

This pretty condo is well located between the beach and the village and has everything you would need. Owner was very responsive and made the check in/check out process easy. Kitchen has all the cooking supplies you could need just be aware need to purchase your own pantry staples. The locals are so friendly, and I recommend the sunset, bike ride, Eco kayaking, and the beef foil if you’re adventurous!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family wedding

We stayed at siesta-zen property for a family wedding. The location was perfect. Walking distance to the town, restaurants, local market and the beach. We had plenty of space inside and the outside space was beautiful!! Very clean, everything you needed was supplied even a lovely bottle of wine!!!! We will definitely be back. Thank you for making our stay effortless.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

April S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Siesta trip

Location was great. Issues with cleanliness upon arrival and door not securing. Issues were resolved in a timely manner, however communication was lacking in professionalism and follow-up.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine N.

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

Or new favorite place to stay in Siesta Key!

We don’t have enough great things to say about our stay here. We couldn’t have asked for more. The description was on point, and it’s not exaggerating when it said they thought of everything. Every detail was covered. The cottage was great and very very clean. The beach was a very short walk — less than a few blocks— away. We come to Siesta Key every year to visit family that live close by. We stayed almost a week on this trip. On our second day, we decided that we’d like to return to this spot. The property is fantastic. Bravo to the host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

April H.

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

Great Location

We loved our stay in Siesta Key! We could walk everywhere or take the frees shuttles. We walked to the beach every morning at 6am for sunrise, it was so worth it!! People were friendly everywhere. The house was comfortable, thought the mattresses weren't great and could be softer. There's not much room for luggage and we had large suitcases that made it difficult to find places to lay them out. The sofa sleeper was very comfortable. We enjoyed the home, the kitchen was cute and we did fix breakfast and lunch a few days. There's one bath but its roomy and very nice so it worked great with the 4 of us. Thank you for providing the beach towels and chairs! We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond P.

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

Grateful

We are always grateful when our VRBO meets our expectations and our recent stay with Gertrude Rentals fit this billing to the tee. As advertised our home was minutes from the beach and restaurants to where we never had to get in the car. Our home was more than spacious with all the amenities needed, not only for a good night sleep, but also to prepare meals and just relax in the home. Extremely clean and well organized. The puzzle left in drawer was a very nice touch. Once in our home we never had to communicate with the owner as everything was as described and worked perfect. We were very appreciative of the check-out procedure as it was made extremely easy. Thank you Gertrude rentals for being a big part of a wonderful vacation. Ray
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

lucy b.

Great

Overall, this cottage is ideal! It is in the BEST location,making it convenient and easy to walk to the village or the beach. Everything is exceptionally clean and updated. However, there are a some things that need to be fixed. For instance, the back door in the bedroom does not lock properly. I noticed this was mentioned once before and the response back was that Siesta Key is an island free of crime and is very safe. That most certainly should not be the response, when someone is renting a place for vacation. Regardless of that, one should be able to lock the back door and comfortably sleep at night being reassured that the door is safely locked. The only way to know if it is locked, is to lock it from the outside with the code and walk around the cottage and reenter from the main door. This is a BIG issue and I am appalled that it was mentioned previously and not taken care of. As a side note, I live in an extremely safe area, yet there is still crime anywhere you go and everyone has the right to lock their doors.In addition, there is a really nice big window in the kitchen, which used to have a shade at one point because you can see the hardware is installed. When it is dark out, and the gate to the patio doesn't lock, it would be nice if a shade was installed to be able to pull down at night. The patio with all the palm trees is beautiful, but the door to the patio doesn't close properly and there should be a lock from the inside. In addition, the pavers leading to the gate, are not securely placed, making it very difficult to wheel in luggage. Not conducive for people with bad backs or anyone that is older and can't simply pick up their suitcase and carry it.The back bedroom needs another way to turn on the light and the fan. As is, if you are not tall, you need to climb onto the bench to turn on the light and fan. (not safe by any means) Also, there is no mirror in this bedroom either, which would make things more convenient when getting ready to go out, as the other bedroom has a mirror. Lastly, there is no light in the kitchen, and there was one cockroach spotted in the kitchen as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Siesta Zen at its finest

Our stay was absolutely spectacular. Gertrude Vacation Rentals went above and beyond with fantastic communication and made everything effortless. The unit itself was perfect with two bedrooms one bath big bright windows and a charming courtyard with grill and tea lights that made evenings unforgettable. The location could not be better just a five minute walk to the Gulf and only a few minutes to Siesta Village. Truly a spectacular property and highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Bryan O.

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

Lovely Spot and space

It is a gorgeous little oasis with excellent amenities and beautiful locations - I could not ask for more!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

maribet b.

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

Great stay

Good place, clean close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gianni R.

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

Best vacation rental ever

Great location decent price will definitely stay again. Most relaxing rental out family has ever stayed at
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

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

Great location!

Great property and close to the village and the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023