Best location on Siesta Key/Crescent Beach - just steps to the water!

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A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.
A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean and buildings.
A kitchen with granite countertops, a dining area with wicker furniture, and a view into the living room.
A living room with a television, sofa, coffee table, and ceiling fan.
A dining area with a large table, wicker chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a decorative vase.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Siesta Key Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Crescent Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Safe Harbor Siesta Key
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony

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About the area

Siesta Key

Located in South Village, a neighbourhood in Siesta Key, this condo is near a water park 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. Ready for a night out? Consider Sarasota Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena and Sarasota Fairgrounds. Jet skiing, water tubing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Crescent Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Safe Harbor Siesta Key - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf Gate Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Turtle Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Best location on Siesta Key/Crescent Beach - just steps to the water! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Best location on Siesta Key/Crescent Beach - just steps to the water!?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best location on Siesta Key/Crescent Beach - just steps to the water! on 16 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,684, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best location on Siesta Key/Crescent Beach - just steps to the water! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Best location on Siesta Key/Crescent Beach - just steps to the water!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best location on Siesta Key/Crescent Beach - just steps to the water!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best location on Siesta Key/Crescent Beach - just steps to the water!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best location on Siesta Key/Crescent Beach - just steps to the water! located?

Located in South Village, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Crescent Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Safe Harbor Siesta Key and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

It was a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thank you Rachel for the 5 Stars. I hope you had the opportunity to check out all the areas around the condo.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice clean condo

Very convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Hi, Jennie! Thank you for taking the time to review your vacation home. We're thrilled you had a nice stay! Sea Shell Condos are within miles of top-rated dinner spots, a short walk to the "Best Waffle in Florida" and of course, mere steps from America's #1 Beach; not to mention world-class museums, golf and shopping... Did I mention we have a Major League Baseball team in town for spring training and five more within an hour's drive? We can't wait to see you again, any time of year, Sea Shell Management
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice beachfront property

Nice location right on beach. Did not enjoy being so close to public access beach area. Prefer a more quiet secluded beach. Easy walking distance to a few restaurants and bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Hi Traci, Thank you for the review! Exploring Siesta Key by foot is very lively not to mention entertaining. There is always something to do or somewhere to stop in at. We look forward to your next visit with us at Sea Shell. The Sea Shell Management
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Siesta Key vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Kudos to the management of Sea Shells for a quick recovery from hurricane damage. From reservations to check-in to check-out, everything was most satisfactory.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Location!

Sea Shell condo is in a great location! Walking distance to decent restaurants, bars, groceries, and the trolly stop to to the Villages in just across the street! The beach is awesome! Comfy lounge chairs are provided so no need to bring your beach chair from home. Our condo had beach towels as well. Even though our condo was set back from the ocean, we did have a view of the ocean from our balcony. My only complaint is that while the pool is very nice, it’s on the street side. It would have been so much nicer if it were on the ocean side. No matter, we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thank you so much for the review! We are so glad to hear that you indulged on all the fun actives Siesta Key has too offer! We can not wait for your next visit with us at Sea Shell.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were so happy we stayed here! It’s everything described and for us it was more. Convenient to some of our favorite places and still a short shuttle ride to Siesta Village. Siesta Beach area is our favorite Beach, we get there yearly. Seashells Condominiums made it perfect, walking on to the beach, very clean, quiet and beautiful place to stay! You rent an umbrella and it’s yours all day. The pool was small but perfect for us because we are there for the beach and good restaurants close by. Prepare a meal in the condo because everything you need is there. Perfect stay! Thank You!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Siesta Key vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Kudos to the management of Sea Shells for a quick recovery from hurricane damage. From reservations to check-in to check-out, everything was most satisfactory.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

siesta key

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great location & accompdations
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Unit 307 sea shell condo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was amazing! We stay in unit 307 multiple times a year. Great unit and great location. Unit is fully equipped with everything you may need and very up to date. It is the perfect place to vacation to.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Couples Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely amazing! Office staff was welcoming, kind and accommodating. The unit was clean and comfortable. The location was perfect! A short walk to the beach or to several close restaurants/ bars! We loved that the umbrella service was available!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location! Gorgeous Beach!

Great location and so easy to walk to bars, restaurants, coffee, market and more! So great for us and our children! The condo was so comfortable and had everything ! The beach and lounges made every day such a beautiful perfect beach day! Management were nice and helpful! Only small issue was whoever stayed above us made excessive noise moving items very early in the mornings! We very much enjoyed our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I am so sorry to see we lost a star due to noise in the unit above. Please keep us in mind for your next beach get-a-way. The Sea Shell Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

location

The property was very nice. Would have preferred being closer to the water as the view of the water was not as much as it appeared online.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thank you for your four star rating. We're glad you enjoyed our beautiful property and private beach. Please consider one of our beautiful Gulf front units on your next visit. The Sea Shell Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!! Beach!!

Loved the location and the beach!! It was perfect and everything was very easy. Place was clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Hi Kimberly! Thank you for the review! It has been a pleasure proving you with your accommodations needs and we are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We are definitely in a prime location! We look forward to accommodate you on your next visit to Siesta Key. Sincerely, The Sea Shell Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, condo, and beach

This was a great weekend getaway. The beach was super clean and close. Plenty of rentals near by as well as food spirits and shops. Loved the coffee garden across the street too :) A+
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Dear Michele, Thank you for the review. It has been a pleasure proving you with your accommodations needs and we are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We are definitely in a prime location. We look forward to accommodate you and your family next time you visit Siesta Key, FL. Sincerely, The Office Staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous condo with a great location!

Spring Break 2019 with family and friends vacation!! We had a great time and loved the condo!! Very clean and updated!! The location was perfect for us as it has its own private beach so it wasn’t too crowded! Great restaurants nearby and a short trolly ride to The Village! We would highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
We are beyond thrilled that your 2019 Spring Break was such a blast! Thank you for the kind words, we pride ourselves on making sure that you are comfortable and enjoying every element of your vacation. We look forward to having you again in the near future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The condo #307 was charming, clean and well furnished.

We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and the south bridge and the shopping close by. The shuttle was super.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the property! Proximity is such a plus, and we love to hear that you traveled like a local and used the shuttle. Thank you so much and we look forward to your next visit here at Sea Shell.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Not what I expected.

This was our first visit to Siesta Key Florida. First let me say the photos are deceiving. Bathrooms are tiny and so is the kitchen. You look at condos on either side of you. Tall condos. There are only 5 floors, and the rooms ending in the #1 are the only ones who have and unobstructed view of the beach. I don’t enjoy sitting on my balcony staring at a condo next to me. Not my idea of a good view. You can wash clothes but are charged anywhere from a $1.25 to $1.50 depends on what floor you are on and that is per wash & dry. So anywhere from $2.50 to $3.00 to wash and dry one load of clothes. Towards end of the week when you got off evelators you could smell garabage on the first floor due to trash room being on the bottom level. Over all room was clean and we had no issues with the unit we stayed in. Water was not this brilliant aqua color in photo, but a much darker color with a brown tint and had lots of grass and other stuff floating in the water. When you were in the ocean you could feel it hitting your legs and it would be on your swimsuit when you got out of the water. Beach was very crowded and swim suits were very, very SMALL. I’ve been to other parts of Florida and never seen so many butt cheeks. I have traveled to Florida and stayed at Destin and Fort Myers, and Clearwater Florida in the last 6 years, the same week each year and have never seen or heard anything about the “Red Tide”. People keep say the red tide was the reason the water was so murky and dirty. One day we traveled to a neighboring beach. Venice Beach to look for shark’s teeth and there was dead fish all over the beach. Once again we were told it was due to the red tide. I don’t understand why this beach has been named the BEST beach in Florida time and time again. I’ve traveled to St. John’s, Bermuda, St. Thomas, Private Islands on cruise ships and the Bahamas. The water in this picture looks like the water in all those places, but not in person. I’ve seen much prettier beaches in Florida and will never visit this area of Florida again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Dear Christy, In Florida, we are accustomed to red tide affecting where you can swim for a few days in isolated areas, and rarely, a foul smell. However, in 2018, the red tide was like never before. We strive to exceed the expectations of each of our guests and we hope you will give us, and indeed, Siesta Key another opportunity to share our piece of paradise. Please contact our manager, Maria, so we may discuss this issue. Best regards, Sea Shell Condominiums
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quiet, Convenient, Beautiful Condo

For our fourth annual Sarasota retreat we were delighted with our Sea Shell condo unit in every way. It was beautifully equipped, extremely comfortable - especially the beds, and in a perfect location for our needs. The office staff were always pleasant and helpful. The kitchen was incredibly equipped. There were plenty of towels and the bathrooms great. The whole condo was very, very clean and in excellent order. The furniture was comfortable and all our needs were met. We were so amazed at how quiet the unit was - we never heard another person when we were inside. The beach access is perfect and we loved having the lounge chairs right on the beach. We could even watch the sunset from our balcony!!! We cannot wait to come back in 2019!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Dear Meg, Thank you for choosing Sea Shell Condos as your home away from home and foremost, Thank You for taking the time to providing us with your feedback. Sea Shell is committed to ensuring each and every guest has an enjoyable and comfortable stay. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida. Best Regards, The Sea Shell Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and the fabulous location! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Thank you for your wonderful comment! We couldn't agree more — the location truly is one of the best on Siesta Key. Being just steps from the water, restaurants, and shops makes all the difference, and we're so glad you enjoyed our little piece of paradise. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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