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Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Pet Friendly Home on Siesta Key w/ Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach

Holiday home with private pool, 5-minute walk to Crescent Beach

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Slip into vacation mode—your private pool is just steps away and always set to perfect.
Tucked into a quiet corner of Siesta Key, Sandy Seahorse Cottage is your laid-back launch pad for beachside living.
Golden hour by the pool feels like magic—soft light, warm air, and total peace.
Start your mornings with coffee, the scent of hibiscus and palms rustling on your breezy screened-in lanai.
The beach essentials chairs, towels, and a caddy included, you're beach-ready from the moment you arrive.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 16213.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Siesta Key, FL
  • Place, Crescent Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom 5

Toilet

Half Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Pet Friendly Home on Siesta Key w/ Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach

🌴 Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Sleeps 16 + Heated Pool + Walk to Crescent Beach

💖 Why You'll Love This Home
Perfectly designed for large families or groups, Sandy Seahorse Cottage is a bright and breezy Siesta Key retreat just 2 minutes from the powder-soft sands of Crescent Beach. This fully renovated duplex includes two private cabanas, a heated pool, screened lanais, and stylish interiors that make it easy to relax, connect, and enjoy island life.

👨‍👩‍👧 Perfect For
Multi-family vacations, reunions, or groups of friends looking to stay together—while enjoying the privacy of two separate cabanas and easy access to the beach and pool.

🎞️ Imagine This
Your day starts with morning coffee on the screened lanai as palm fronds sway gently overhead. The kids are already grabbing beach towels, ready for the two-minute walk to Crescent Beach. After a sun-soaked afternoon on the shore, you return to your private oasis—where open living spaces invite you to cook, dine, and unwind together. Some gather around the pool, while others retreat to the cool, cozy living rooms. With space for up to 16 guests across two separate units, everyone gets their own slice of island comfort.

🛌 Where You'll Sleep
Sandy Cabana
• Bedroom 1: King Bed, Ensuite Bath, Single Level, TV
• Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Single Level, TV
• Bedroom 3: Two Twin Beds, Shared Bath, Single Level
• Bonus: Queen Air Bed – Stored in Unit
Seahorse Cabana
• Bedroom 4: King Bed, Ensuite Bath, Single Level, TV
• Bedroom 5: Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Single Level, TV
• Bedroom 6: Two Twin Beds, Shared Bath, Single Level
• Bonus: Queen Air Bed – Stored in Unit

📍 Explore the Area
• 0.2 Miles (2-Min Walk) to Crescent Beach Access
• 0.4 Miles to South Village, 1.2 Miles to Siesta Key Village – Shops, Dining & Nightlife
• Walkable to Local Cafés, Island Markets & Snorkeling at Point of Rocks
• 2.4 Miles to Siesta Key Public Beach Pavilion
• 15 Minutes to Downtown Sarasota – Museums, Theater & Bayfront Parks

⌛ Don't wait—this home books fast. Your reservation includes peace of mind with our CottageClean™ program: a 6-hour deep clean and 35-point inspection.

🔎 Need to Know: This home is a combination of two units: Sandy Cabana (1104) and Seahorse Cabana (1106). Each cabana has its own private entrance and does not share indoor living space. Guests have access to the pool, which is heated seasonally from November 15–April 15. Contact us directly for more information about spaces or to reserve individual cabanas.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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
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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Siesta Key

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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ed Smith Stadium or Sarasota Kennel Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Siesta Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Crescent Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Siesta Key Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gulf Gate Mall - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lido Beach - 20 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lenny’z Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gecko’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Jalisco - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Pet Friendly Home on Siesta Key w/ Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach have a pool?

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

Is Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Pet Friendly Home on Siesta Key w/ Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Pet Friendly Home on Siesta Key w/ Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Pet Friendly Home on Siesta Key w/ Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Pet Friendly Home on Siesta Key w/ Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Pet Friendly Home on Siesta Key w/ Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach located?

Located in the heart of Siesta Key, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Point of Rocks and Crescent Beach. Siesta Key Beach is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Great place and location.

Owner responded quickly and the place was fantastic. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional clean. Quick response to any concerns. Only issue were the door locks could be tricky. Plenty of towels and the starter gifts were a nice touch. Minutes from Crescent Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy E.

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

Lovely Cottages

We rented both the cottages and they were perfect for us all. They were well equipped and very clean, it was just a short stroll to the beach and the beach trollies and chairs etc were great to have. The kids loved the pool and the cottages were in the perfect location. Would definitely recommend and will come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Minelix M.

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

Safe

We needed a family vacation after Covid, but we wanted to be safe. Having the private pool was essential. The place had everything we needed. Cable didn’t work but we weren’t here to watch tv.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was generally very nice. We were impressed with its cleanliness. Negative factors were problems with the electric in both units, the lanai screen and doors need help, and the pool gate latch was temporarily repaired but was pretty much falling off by the week’s end. MJ was extremely responsive, although to no prevail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna D.

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

Amazing family getaway spot

This property was exactly what we needed for our extended family trip. We had 6 adults and 4 children (6-14 yo). This house had plenty of space for all of us and was very clean/stocked. The beach chairs and toys were perfect for a daily visit to the beach (a 5 min walk). The property management company went above and beyond on several occasions and were super quick to respond. Everyone in the family agreed this place was perfect for a beach getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Amy W.

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

The cottages

Very clean upon arrival. Plenty for 13 adults. It is a 2 min walk to beach entrance but long walk on sand to beach. We would return. There is a nice beach access 4 min drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Better than Expected!!

We had an extended family vacation this year and ended up renting both units for the week. The units were clean inside and out. The kitchen was stocked with the appropriate pots, pans, bowls, containers, colanders, dishes, cups, mugs, utensils, etc. We cooked alot and did not feel like we were missing anything unlike other units we've rented in the past. Both units have 3 bedrooms with and 2.5 bathrooms which when we combined both units, gave us a 6 bedroom, 4 full bath and 2 half bath rental. Other features include the inground, gated pool area, outdoor shower and screened in porches. The management company was very responsive! We had bikes that got flat tires and they came out nearly immediately to fix them. They also take the garbage cans to the curb on garbage days. Again, we were very happy with the units and their location. While the trolley is nice, it was incredibly hot during our stay. We opted to call Frog Hop or Jonnies for door to door service (free rides, tips only). The beach is a 5 minute walk from the unit. The beach was beautiful and right by Point of Rocks but my only word of caution is that that specific beach is not "groomed" and most of us ended up with alot of bug bites (either mosquitos or noseeums). If you go for sunset you might want to have bug spray with you. The free shuttles will easily transport you to the Siesta Key Beach if you prefer that beach. Highly recommend this unit or renting both for larger family gatherings!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Friends and Family

Everything was nice. Management was on point. We just needed a few more things to be wheelchair accessible.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

marcie P.

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

PERFECT PROPERTY FOR FAMILY !!

This was the absolute perfect ,smooth and easy property and booking experience!!! The description is absolutely perfect! The kitchen was better start in every way than I imagined. 1000% clean in every single nook and cranny! We have large vacation rental homes are self and I was amazed how Immaculately clean every single spot was! Everything worked perfectly! The pool was kept perfectly clean. The lighting inside was nice and bright. Plenty of towels and beach towels. And the beach chairs and extras were wonderful to have. Only about seven houses between this and the beach so it took us about 1.5 min to walk to beach. And if anyone needed something at the house it was super easy to run back infinite or ride our beach bikes back-and-forth. This area was wonderful because it didn’t have any high rises. PERFECT IN EVERY WAY !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith E.

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

Great stay

Great location, great houses, great vacation. All communications before and during stay were easy. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

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

Siesta Key Christmas 2021

This was our 4th year at the cottages, we could not be more pleased with the experience. The host is professional and responsive, amenities are over the top.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Great place

We just loved this place. The cottage and pool was clean. It has everything you need. We especially appreciated the beach gear. We couldn't take ours on the plane, so this was perfect. The welcome gift of cupcakes were delicious. The entrance to the beach was two blocks away. It's an easy walk. Some of the hotels near by have private beach areas. You can walk through but they don't allow you to set up your beach items. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

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

Very clean and great location for crecent beach

Had a wonderful 7 days!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H., Speedway Indiana

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

wedding week!!!

We had an awesome time in Siesta and at these two properties. We had 16 people there most of the week and absolutely loved spending time with friends and family. The properties were as described and perfect for our special week. Will definitely rent from the cottages again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trisha B., Ohio,USA

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

Wonderful stay and location

This was a duplex. It was great for us, we had 2 families. If not the sharing of the pool and porches would of been awkward. Both sides of the duplex were supplied with beach towels, beach chairs, wagons and bicycles. This was WONDERFUL!! The kitchens were not stocked the same, griddle on one side only and Keurig on one side, but we shared since we were family. Short easy walk to the beach. Great location next to Point of Rocks and the snorkeling was amazing, spend hours doing this. We walked to the Drum Circle Sunday night. Not what I was expecting but enjoyed the walk in the beach (2 1/2 miles 1 way!!) took the trolley to downtown!! We ate at Captain Curt’s and Pizza and Brew. Both great food but neither place could seat our party of 12 all together. Live music and crescent C club was a short walk from the house and had a great band the night we went. Our 1st time to Siesta Key and we all LOVED it greatly!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marta T., Miami

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

Great location

The property has everything you would need. Enjoyed the private pool and outdoor area. Short walk to the beach. Quiet neighborhood. Ideal for either a small group/family or large one if you rent both cottages.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

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

Had a great time

The owner made cupcakes which was sweet. The air conditioning did go out for most of Friday but we had a wonderful time. Anytime we did have a concern the staff was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

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

Great family spot

We had eight adults and 6 children We did not know that it was 2 units side by side to have the 6 bedrooms but it worked out great. We loved the place and was very comfortable. The beach is a small walk and we we were very pleased with location. We also loved the pool. It was small but perfect for our family. Staff very easy to get in touch with and very friendly. My granddaughter cried when we left and said she did not want to leave her pretend house. The only negative was that I scrapped my rental car pulling out of driveway. Small brick wall sits low and cut it to short. Be careful Great place to stay. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melodie P.

Very clean and we'll stocked

This place was amazing!!! It had everything we wanted or needed!! I really appreciated having beach strollers, umbrellas, and chairs available. Washer and dryer right in each unit. Great place to stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

Fabulous home offering suitable everything for a fun overall family vacation.

Well appointed and great location. The beach is grand.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roxy L.

Great location for vacation.

The staff answered all questions. We had to make 2 special arrangements and they accomplished that perfectly. So gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Family Vacation

We had a great week! Twelve of us there and a couple friends from Florida spent a couple nights. Had plenty of room....never felt crowded. Pool was nice for cooling off after lunch and great for the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Darlene N.

Perfect location and great cottages, well suited for a family vacation!

were very satisfied with our rental of the Sandy and Seahorse cottages for our family wedding. The cottages were perfectly located close to both the beautiful beach and our wedding destination. The cottages were well maintained, clean and had pretty much everything a vacationer could want or need. We liked the ease of check in as it was flexible in terms of our travel plans. We appreciated the extra touch of the welcome cupcakes! All in all, a great vacation experience. We would definitely rent with you again and would recommend to friends and family! The Nowicki Family
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Amazing!

Perfect for what we needed!! The Cottages staff was beyond accommodating. I would definitely go back. Also, Larry from The Black Pearl boat rental was amazing and made our day on the water nothing less than the best! Thank you all for everything!!!!!

About the host

Hosted by The Cottages on the Key, Inc.

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What makes this property unique

This delightful beach cottage with private heated pool is located steps from luxurious Point of Rocks Beach and just minutes to world famous Siesta Key Beach!

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