Heart of Sarasota.Stay at this Sarasota vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and 2 miles (3 km) of Gulf Gate Golf Club. Siesta Key Beach and Gulf Gate Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
DoughBoy Swift - 10 min walk
Taco Bell - 12 min walk
Dive Wine & Spirits - 11 min walk
Brew Life Brewing - 15 min walk
Hive Bar - 11 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beach Living: 2.5 Miles to Sand! | Private, Fenced Home with Screened Pool
Enjoy automatic discounts based on your stay length, no codes needed, and the price you see already includes your savings
Welcome to the Happy Gecko!
Enjoy a memorable stay at a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath pool home located just 2.5 miles from Siesta Key Beach. This renovated property features a screened-in heated pool, fenced yard, and an outdoor shower, making it perfect for family gatherings.
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS:
- 2.5 miles from Siesta Key Beach
- Close to restaurants, grocery stores, and fresh produce market
- Quiet residential neighborhood
PROPERTY FEATURES:
- 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom pool home (1529 sq ft)
- Screened-in heated pool with outdoor shower, fenced yard
- Pool heat available upon request (extra fee)
- Pool door alarm for safety
- Outdoor dining area and BBQ grill
- Game room with ping pong table
- Laundry room
- Pet-friendly with prior approval (dogs only, pet fee applies)
LIVING ROOM:
- 50" Smart TV with streaming options
- Comfortable seating with big windows
- High-speed internet
KITCHEN AND DINING:
- Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances
- Dining table for family meals, seats 4-5
BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS:
- Master bedroom: king bed, wall-mounted TV
- Master ensuite bathroom: vanity with tub/shower combo
- Guest bedroom: two twin beds
- Guest bathroom: accessible by separate entrance from pool, vanity with step-in shower
EXTRA PERKS:
- Complimentary beach items provided: a couple of beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and beach towels
LOCAL FAVORITES:
- Nearby restaurants
- Local grocery and fresh produce market
- Close to Siesta Key attractions
IMPORTANT INFO:
- Family rentals only, no corporate or contractor rentals
- Monthly bookings required for January–March, start at beginning of month
- No mid-month to mid-month winter bookings
- No cats allowed
*Please note that we have a plumbing repair scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2026 between 8 - 12 pm.
SOAK UP THE GULF COAST SUN AND RETURN EACH DAY TO THE COMFORT AND CHARM OF YOUR SARASOTA RETREAT!
All pets must be approved so reach out to us first. Certain properties have weight and breed restrictions. For approved pets, there is an a nonrefundable pet fee of $300 plus taxes and processing fee per pet. Make sure to pick up after your dogs.
IMPORTANT: The min age to rent is 25 years old. No parties, large gatherings. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,529 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals 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
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
6520
Vrbo Property
Frequently asked questions
How close is Beach Living: 2.5 Miles to Sand! | Private, Fenced Home with Screened Pool to the airport?
This vacation home is 11.4 mi (23-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Beach Living: 2.5 Miles to Sand! | Private, Fenced Home with Screened Pool have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Beach Living: 2.5 Miles to Sand! | Private, Fenced Home with Screened Pool to the beach?
This vacation home is 2.9 mi (5-min drive) from Siesta Key Beach and 11.2 mi (34-min drive) from Lido Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Beach Living: 2.5 Miles to Sand! | Private, Fenced Home with Screened Pool offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Beach Living: 2.5 Miles to Sand! | Private, Fenced Home with Screened Pool?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Beach Living: 2.5 Miles to Sand! | Private, Fenced Home with Screened Pool?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Beach Living: 2.5 Miles to Sand! | Private, Fenced Home with Screened Pool?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Beach Living: 2.5 Miles to Sand! | Private, Fenced Home with Screened Pool have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does Beach Living: 2.5 Miles to Sand! | Private, Fenced Home with Screened Pool have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Beach Living: 2.5 Miles to Sand! | Private, Fenced Home with Screened Pool to downtown Sarasota?
This vacation home is 5 mi away from Sarasota.
Beach Living: 2.5 Miles to Sand! | Private, Fenced Home with Screened Pool Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Alexis P.
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Alexis P.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
David b.
Jan 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and cozy
Great
David b.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Kara M.
Jul 31, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty and Run Down
I was looking forward to my 2-week stay at this property especially after reading reviews on both websites.
When I checked in, I noticed the floor was gross. While walking bare feet you were picking up crumbs with every step. I swept the floor within minutes (wish I could attach the photo!)
After that, I found the dishwasher was not run and had dirty dishes. The washer had wet towels. The dryer had towels. The roadside trash cans were completely full and couldn’t be taken out for seven more days (so I couldn’t put my own trash or recycling out), the outside trash cans had trash on the ground.
The pool guy came my first day (without being notified) and about an hour he left, we got in and found the pools surface covered in dead bugs. The whole 2-week stay the pool had LOTS of bugs floating.
Without notice, my first morning someone let themselves in after I didn’t answer the knock (it qas early morning and I’d just had a 22-hour international travel day). I was in bed and not appropriately dressed. On two other occasions outdoor workers came (pool/yard) without notice and i May have been walking around thinking it was private :/.
Beyond the cleanliness and communication, the house is run down. There’s tape covering a step because it’s so cracked. The toilet paper holder doesn’t hold paper, the floor has cracks.
I was offered slightly over 100$ for the cleanliness issues, but with the price of this rental that didn’t make a dent in the issues. Wouldn’t reCommen
Kara M.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan H.
Mar 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Olive Ave Sarasota
The house was effect for us. It was spacious enough for us and our dogs and company. There was a new gas grill that we put to use and the pool was clean and warm! You must access the second bathroom by going out side the house but it was clean and the shower was great. We hope to return next year!
Jonathan H.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
paul v.
Jan 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
nice stay
back yard needs work
paul v.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Bruce M.
Feb 21, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house with heated pool(extra fee) and nice fenced uard
The house was great for our needs and was pet friendly The few small issues were addressed quickly. The pool cage needs some work. The pool was very nice and kept sparkling clean. It was nice having two tv areas. One bathroom was fine for the 2 of us. The 2nd bathroom being outside may be an issue for a larger group
Bruce M.
Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Andrew G.
Jan 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Stay
Clean, well located, lots of TV’s, pleasant poolside. Relaxing vacation.
Andrew G.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Camilla W.
Jul 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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Ren och fräsch bostad. Lite äldre hus men i fint skick. Perfekt storlek för oss (familj om fyra). Härlig pool. Bra kommunikation med värden. Bra läge med flera mataffärer ett par minuter bort med bil.