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

Family-friendly holiday home in Siesta Key with a water park

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Siesta Zen, Siesta Key Village 2BR
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Siesta Key's best beach just 2-minute walk
Gertrude - One name, numerous possibilities!
Private patio perfect for breakfast lunch and dinner

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
  • Place, Crescent Beach
  • Place, Lido Beach
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.


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.


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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 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

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Coconuts Family Entertainment Center, or check out an event or a game at Stardust Event Center. 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

  • Siesta Key Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Siesta Key Farmers Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crescent Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 18 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Lido Beach - 20 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Siesta Key Oyster Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sun Garden Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Big Tiki Lounge - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

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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

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

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

Anthony C.

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

Nice place to stay

Love everything but in my personal opinion the place needs a little extra care .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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!

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Patty L.

Great stay in Siesta Key

This trip was our first visit to Siesta Key and we would definitely return! The area is beautiful and the beaches are amazing. The beach is a very close walk from this cottage and a longer walk or a very short drive to other beaches up or down the coast. The village, with restaurants, shops, bars and rentals, is also a short walk from the cottage. The cottage itself is updated and well-maintained. The living spaces were just right for our family of 5, mostly grown children. The master bedroom is spacious and away from the second bedroom. The second bedroom is tighter with 2 full beds, but fit our 2 sons well and would fit 4 younger kids well. Note, there is not a sofa bed, but just a sofa. (The listing did not say sofa bed, I misunderstood.) My teenage son did not want to sleep on the sofa, but there was a convenient rollaway bed we put in the living room for him, which was comfy. The kitchen had a good assortment of pots, dishes, etc. if you are cooking, but the pots and pans are not large capacity for a larger family like ours. We made it work and were able to eat in and out at the convenient restaurants in the village. There is one bathroom that has a handy washer and dryer in it. The cottage has a cute outdoor area we did not utilize because of the heat. They provide a beach umbrella, plenty of beach chairs, and nice rolling carts to transport your belongings. We brought our small dog and he was very content inside the unit. They provide a broom, which was great to sweep up sand and stray dog hairs. They also provided more than enough starter supplies, which mainly lasted our entire trip, unlike many other rentals. Communication was easy with the management company. We would definitely return to Siesta Key and would rent this cottage again!

10/10 Excellent

Caroline N.

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

great time

had a great time! loved the house and all the extras they provided for us! not far walk to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren V.

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

Amazing property within walking of everything

Such a cute and nicely maintained home within walking distance of the beach and village. Property has everything you could need and more. The host is also very friendly and accommodating. We can’t wait to make this location a regular vacation spot!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Diana B.

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

Family vacation

Your place is lovely. It was the perfect size for our needs. It wasn't as close to the beach as we thought it was going to be. A few suggestions if you don't mind: *the side of the house where the swimming things were could be cleared of some bushes/twigs - a little difficult to get to the hose *maybe Kleenex somewhere - so use to not taking any since they always have wherever we go *maybe sheet with places /restaurants you would recommend Loved the wagon to take chairs to the beach Loved you had a tea pot for me Overall very nice. Diana
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

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

4/10 Poor

Rozanne G.

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

Girls trip July 6-10, 2022

We loved visiting Siesta Key for our girls trip! Very relaxing, great food and wonderful beaches and sunsets. The many free ride options on the island were a much-appreciated surprise. Every local we interacted with was nice and helpful. The best thing about the rental was the awesome outdoor private courtyard that we used every night. The location was convenient, quiet, and well situated. However, there were problems that I feel required the owner to respond in a different manner. An exterior door directly to the property had a broken lock, so there was no way to secure it beyond an outdoor gate with a flimsy latch. The owner was immediately contacted upon our late night discovery and he was prompt to respond. His response was less than satisfactory to say the least - “there’s really and literally no crime on the island especially burglaries.” Ironically, the headline of the local newspaper while there read “Beach violence stuns Siesta.” There was also a violent incident at the Circle K that we witnessed in its aftermath. The door lock was never repaired, so the house remained unsecured the entirety of our stay. The single bedroom is not connected to the central A/C and with huge windows on three walls, the temperature was harder to control. A window unit installed directly above the headboard of the bed made sleeping awkward – think on/off noise all night with air blowing directly on your head. The double bedroom arrangement is so tight, there is barely room for a suitcase on the corner floor. The unit’s only closet is in that bedroom, filled with cleaning supplies and almost zero space for a single suitcase or for hanging clothes. Many of the simple supplies to get us started were not provided, like hand and dish soap and towels in the kitchen, and ice in the freezer. Also, it was obvious the single bedroom was not cleaned, nor was there proper pest control. Dead bugs and live bugs were all along the sills and baseboards. Live roaches were found in other parts of the house. The owner offered to send a house cleaner, but we opted out because we weren’t comfortable with leaving our things about. The rental was an overpriced and disappointing experience. The beach is close, but the 450’ steps are to Beach Rd., not to the actual beach. The listing is, thus, misleading. The owner did provide a wagon and chairs which was a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jeannine N.

Second visit here, and we still love it!

We had such a great time I'm our first visit, that we decided to return. Everything was just as great, and we're thrilled that “our spot” is available for our next trip. Thanks to Dan for thinking of literally everything!

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

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

8/10 Good

Melissa I.

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

Girls Weekend

Siesta Zen fit our needs perfectly. The place is a little dated but the amenities and location make up for it. The bedrooms are small and the larger bedroom did have a light from outdoors shining into it that did disrupt some sleep. Overall a great trip and would definitely stay at a Gertrude Rental again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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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!
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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!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Great Location

House was perfect for us and in a great location. We ran into an issue with internet and Dan took care of it right away. Couldn't ask for better customer service. We will be back next year. Thank you!

6/10 Okay

Nash R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Review

Was a good property definitely was showing some wear and tear but was an overall good value
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Gertrude Rentals 888-5SIESTA

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Dan Jones, "owner" Gertrude Rentals
Phone: (888) 5-SIESTA
Email: gertrude.rentals@gmail.com
Website: gertruderentals.com

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests