Gertrude's Siesta | 4-min Walk to Beach & Village | Balcony & Tropical Patio

Loved everything about this property. Location was ideal. Parked car and didn’t need it again until we left. Everything was within walking distance. I would highly recommend this place and look forward to coming back soon.

Easy to walk to The Village area for dining and entertainment. Close to everything. The beach was about a 10 min walk, but the condo offered a beach wagon and beach chairs! Made the day at the beach so much better! Beds were very comfy and we there was a welcome basket with wine and crackers! All the added touches were very welcomed and appreciated.

The location allows for easy access to the beach and the village of Siesta Key. The three bedrooms easily accommodate multiple people with privacy. The kitchen could have more glassware. The washer and dryer were a nice feature as was the deck for morning coffee and the beach chairs and umbrella.

Great location, right next to the beach, which was a big plus for us. The host was very responsive and kind throughout our stay, which we truly appreciated.The house itself is comfortable, but it could benefit from some updates and maintenance. For example, the bathtub water stopped working at one point, some drawers could use attention, and the bicycles would be better if they were in a more maintained condition.Regarding pricing, we understand this was during high season. We did notice that nearby properties offered more amenities (such as a pool, jacuzzi, and additional bedrooms) for a similar price, but we also recognize that it’s not an apples-to-apples comparison due to the seasonality.Overall, taking all of this into consideration, we felt this rating was fair and reflective of our experience.

Family getaway of 4. Pros: * excellent location!! Easy short walk to restaurants, stores and bars and the beach! Market was 2 blocks away if you forget anything. * house was spacious with 4 of us, plenty of room * allowed pets so we were able to bring our dog on vacay with us!* everything in the house was clean* good size beds in the house. 2 king beds and 4 full beds * small balcony and shared space in the back to sit outside and enjoy the sun and fresh air* helped a lot to have a washer and dryer available * plenty of beach towels and chairs!! Less things to packCons:* construction going on in the unit next door all week* house is really a 2 bedroom and 2 bath. One room upstairs is in a loft that they added doors but lacked privacy. The sound carries throughout the house and we heard every peep including our dog snoring at night. * the house can sleep 12 but there wasn’t enough silverware and bowls for the 4 of us. We had to wash dishes every day. * the house came with dish soap but no other basic cleaning products for us to clean up after ourselves. I had to go buy Clorox wipes I’ve stayed in a number of VRBOs over the years and this is gets 5 stars for location and communication with the owner. Checked in on us and gave clear check in and check out (basically nothing to be done!) instructions. But overall the house lacked a number of basic essentials that would’ve made our stay much better.

Great and easy communication with the host. House is in a great location!

This was a perfect place to stay with convenient walk to the beach and village. It could not have been any better. Dan was quick to respond and helpful with tips. This place has everything you need for a relaxing trip to a beautiful paradise.

We had the best time at staying at Gertrude rentals. Couldn't have picked a better location in terms of proximity to the village and to the beach. Everything was clean when we arrived and the check out was simple, didn't have to remove sheets off the bed, everything was taken care of for us. Only reason I didn't give I 5 great review was because we had some issues with the WiFi and there were not enough sheets for one of us who was staying on the sofa bed, however, once Gertrude rentals was called they were speedy in taking care of our issues. Great communication! Would recommend highly!

This home was the perfect spot for our girls weekend. The home was spacious and had plenty of room for our group to hang out and rest comfortably, and we enjoyed the shared outdoor space as well. We loved having beach chairs and wagons available to use. The location of this home was convenient for walking to both town and the beach. The property manager was very communicative and helpful!

Dan and Gertrude Rentals are incredible. We had the best time in their beautiful place. Definitely recommend!

The location of this rental is excellent but the accommodations can use some sprucing. Seven women rented for 4 days/3 nights & had gorgeous weather our entire stay. A car is not necessary as multiple restaurants & grocery store are a short walk away. Beach access is close, but not 250 steps (we counted 300 steps & were still 2 blocks away) but a sturdy beach wagon & many beach chairs are provided and we walked easily to the beach everyday. Pros:-Communication was wonderful. Answered questions promptly. When we asked about the TV they sent someone over immediately. Check in/check out instructions were clear -Outside porch was a lovely place for coffee in the morning or for extra space -King beds upstairs were comfortable -Plentiful beach towels, multiple beach chairs & beach wagon Cons: -Kitchen: no wine glasses (we used water glasses) & the stove burners got warm (not hot). We used the stove for breakfast, for lunch/dinner we had sandwiches or walked to the Village. Cooking knives aren't sharp. Would be difficult to prep a full dinner with the tools provided.-Living room: Seating is cramped for 7 adults, sofa is comfy but other options are not. Not a smart TV (no streaming)-Metal bunk beds(not wood)are very loud - Space itself is open & sound carries easily. In 1 upstairs bedroom there are bi-fold doors (open to the living room below)Again, location to the Village & beach is great. Just wanted to share some info that would have helped us when looking @ rentals

Had a great stay with our adult kids. Weather wasn’t great but you’re so close to all the shops and restaurants that there’s plenty to do other than the beach! House was great and we had everything we needed. Literally the only negative was when we went to use the bikes and two of the five were broken (there was five of us).

The property was beautiful and equipped with everything you need to enjoy your stay. The ocean and village is within a short walking distance so there is no need for a vehicle. Communications with the hosts were great responding within minutes to address all your questions and concerns. I recommend this property to anyone who is looking to stay near the beach and enjoy the surrounding community.