Exclusive Private Residence on the Gulf of Mexico, a Premier Vacation Retreat

The beach home was very well laid out for a large family, and they had every accessory in the house, and for the beach to relax and enjoy!

The Patient Heron is spacious, easily accommodating our large family including 2 small children. The kitchen is well equipped and the location cannot be beat. There is a small strip of beach right in front of the driveway and Turtle Beach is a mere 5 min. stroll down the road. There are kayaks, paddle boards and other beach gear available for all to use. Restaurants and stores are close by. If you like fish, the Big Water Fish market is a must, where you can dine in or get the fresh daily catch for your grill. During our stay, we had a few issues that required attention. Mike, who takes care of the property, was quick to respond and address our issues. Thanks Mike for making our stay pleasant! The host, Lorelei, is very communicative and quick to respond. One thing to note is there was construction next door during our stay, which was very noisy, but not much can be done about that. All in all we had a great time. We would recommend the Patient Heron to anyone who wants a great beach vacation.

Outstanding Property, with an outstanding location. What a couple of weeks holiday rest with the family, and just what we all needed. Mostly spent relaxing on the beach, or the waterway with the abundance of kayaks and paddle boards available during our stay. We will be sure to return. Thank you so much. Billy

We stayed two weeks at this lovely home. We loved being steps from the beach and the unobstructed sunset views were magnificent. We fished from the dock out back most nights - we saw several dolphins and manatees and my brother hooked into a small tarpon. My mother hasn’t stopped talking about how much she loved it! I hope to stay here again.

great property, great location - if anything the description doesn't do it justice

This is our second stay at this place. We love how quiet it is here yet very close to all the Siesta Key action. The free trolley can take you anywhere on the key. Well stocked home with everything you need. We will be back next year.

We had a wonderful two weeks in this house and we loved its spaciousness and layout. It has all conveniences of our home plus so much more! We loved the private beach and the restricted access to the public. We always felt safe and relaxed in absolute peace. We enjoyed the library and the unique garden in the back of the house. The house lets you enjoy daily sunsets and sunrises. Mike and Lorelei were excellent hosts and were always available when we needed any assistance. We needed a kettle and she got it for us right away. Suggestion: get bigger TV sets. The rooms are very large so the TVs get lost, a few more inches for each set would help. We would definitely come back. Thank you!

We had an amazing vacation staying at the Patient Heron! The house was beautiful and fully stocked with all the essentials!! The view from the rooms were so peaceful and relaxing. It was a good distance from the busyness of Siesta Key. We weren’t surrounded by people but we could also be in town and to the village in 5-15 minutes! Our hosts were amazing and we were able to contact them at any time if we need anything. I would highly recommend staying at the Patient Heron! We genuinely enjoyed our stay in Siesta Key!!

This is our second stay here and we just can't get enough. The house is gorgeous and well stocked with necessities and the location is just perfect. Looks like this will be a yearly tradition for us!

Our family loved our stay at The Patient Heron. The house is spacious, really well-equipped and the views are spectacular! There is plenty to do (our gang loved the kayaking on the canal), the beach is right in font of you, and there are lots of toys provided for beach time. As I said, it couldn't have been better.