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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Gulf Gate Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarasota Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Gate Mall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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

3D Tour within photos!

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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!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Kindly refrain from pets entering the pool
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1401399vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Sarasota

Gulf Gate Estates, a neighbourhood in Sarasota, is home to this holiday 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. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and St. Boniface Episcopal Church Labyrinth are also worth visiting.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Gate Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sarasota Square - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bowlero Gulf Gate - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Gulf Gate Mall - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Nontando - 8 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Spice Indian Cuisine - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tijuana Flats - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Palma Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gecko House - Family Friendly - 3D Tour Available!?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gecko House - Family Friendly - 3D Tour Available! on 4 Aug 2026 start from AU$289, 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 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 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Gecko House - Family Friendly - 3D Tour Available!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Gulf Gate Estates, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gulf Gate Golf Club, Nontando and Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Sarasota Square and Gulf Gate Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray Z.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Early K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Chris was a very attentive and gracious host! The house was beautiful and perfect for our family’s visit to Sarasota. We enjoyed using the indoor and outdoor living spaces. The home’s location was perfect for visiting Siesta Key and downtown Sarasota.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time at the Gecko house. The pool was wonderful and our dogs enjoyed the fenced yard. The neighborhood was quiet and the location was great! Chris was available for any questions we had and was very accommodating.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Pleasure having you stay at our home, Laura! Thanks very much.
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Great to have met you this time around, Tammy. Thanks for the great review, and hopefully see you next year!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
It was great running into you, Cihan. Thanks for staying!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thanks for the review Eduard! I apologize for the arrival experience. Unfortunately, our regular cleaning team had an emergency and we had to get our "back up team" last minute. We are back on track and welcome you to contact me directly should you like to visit again!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thanks for the kind review, Mary. It was really nice meeting such great people!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle R.

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Terry! Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review! It was a pleasure hosting you, and I wish you the best.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Kommunikation. Alles wie beschrieben.haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly H.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

About the host

Hosted by Christopher Rielly

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Transplants from Toronto, Canada, we have escaped the cold weather and fell in love with Sarasota FL! Our home is only 15 minutes to downtown, 5 minutes to Siesta Key, and a couple minute drive to the Gulf Gate Village shops and restaurants.
I have 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, and loved it so much, that we purchased this home (our 2nd vacation rental) to continue on the path. A link to our other vacation property is in the description. We live in Sarasota, and are quick to respond to any requests you may have during your stay. We hope you love our house as much as we do!
Chris and Claire

Why they chose this property

Our goal is to prove a high level of service and commitment to our guests while providing a home that is not only well equipped and up-kept, but also affordable compared to other properties in the area.

What makes this property unique

Our home has been recently renovated with an open concept living area as well as a large office and laundry room. The bathrooms have been recently updated. It features a fully fenced, large backyard, and the sunsets cast a warm, orange glow over the entire home.

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