Welcome to Saltwater Siesta, a family-ready Sarasota retreat with a free heated pool, private fenced resort style backyard, and an air-conditioned game room — about 5 miles from IMG Academy.

Bring the whole group: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 6 beds, and room for up to 10 guests. Spend the day in the pool, out on adventures, or at the beach, then come home for arcade racing, foosball, ping pong, backyard games, and movie night under the stars.

We're just a message away! We're a small family with a huge heart, and you matter to us.

💬 Message us anytime! We reply as soon as we can, usually within the hour.
🙋 I personally handle every detail of your stay.

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
📲 Before you arrive, a warm hello and clear, step-by-step check-in info.
📖 Our welcome guide with house info, how-tos, local gems and all our family favorites.
🗺️ Restaurant, beach and things-to-do ideas.
☀️ A quick check-in after your first night to make sure everything is perfect. We are always here and ready to jump right to work to make your stay great.
❤️ Flight cancelled or plans changed? Tell us, and we'll do our very best to help.

We can't wait to welcome you to Saltwater Siesta!

You'll stay on a quiet residential street in north Sarasota, in the Whitfield area of Manatee County. We're close to the airport, the ballfields, local colleges and the bridges out to the beaches.

🐾 Bringing your pup? There's a dog park right across the street.
✈️ SRQ Airport is 3 mi away, and plane watching from the backyard is a fun bonus.

SPORTS AND EVENTS
🏅 IMG Academy: 5 mi
⚾ LECOM Park, Pirates spring training: 6 mi
🧢 Ed Smith Stadium, Orioles spring training: 7 mi
🤸 Bradenton Area Convention Center, gymnastics and cheer: 8 mi
🚣 Nathan Benderson Park, rowing, kayaking and paddleboarding: 9.5 mi
⚽ Premier Sports Campus, Lakewood Ranch: 14 mi
🏁 Bradenton Motorsports Park: 20 mi

CAMPUSES
🎓 USF Sarasota-Manatee: 1.8 mi
🏛️ New College of Florida: 2.5 mi
📚 State College of Florida, Bradenton: 3.4 mi
🎨 Ringling College of Art and Design: 4 mi

EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS
🛒 Publix and Winn-Dixie on 14th St W are under 3 mi, easy for a first-night grocery run.
🏥 Sarasota Memorial Hospital (ER): 7.6 mi
🩺 HCA Florida Blake Hospital (ER), Bradenton: 8.2 mi

BEACHES AND FUN
🌅 Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle: 8.5 mi
🐚 Siesta Key Beach: 13 mi
🌊 Anna Maria Island: 14 mi
🐬 Mote Marine Aquarium: 9 mi
🛍️ UTC mall, shopping and dining: 9 mi

Travel times change with the season, time of day and route, so give yourself a little extra time.

The whole home and yard are all yours during your stay. Nothing is shared!

🔑 Self check-in is easy with our smart lock. We'll send your personal code the day before you arrive.
🌃 Arrive anytime from 4 PM to midnight. A lit path welcomes you to the front door and the palm trees guide you home.
🚗 4 driveway spaces. Bring both cars!
🏊 The pool, backyard, game room, lanai, fire pit and griddle are just for your group.
🔒 A few closets with cleaning supplies stay locked for everyone's safety.

Welcome home! Saltwater Siesta is one easy level with room for 10, so grandparents, toddlers and teens each find their own happy spot.

🏡 No stairs anywhere. Everyone wanders from bedroom to kitchen to pool with ease.

WHERE EVERYONE SLEEPS
👑 Our primary suite has a king bed, smart TV, pool view and its own private bath.
🛏️ Bedroom 2 has another king, perfect for the second couple.
🧳 Bedroom 3 has a queen, smart TV and double closet. Go ahead and unpack for the week!
🐠 The kids' Underwater Bunk Cove has twin bunk beds and a whimsical ocean theme.
🛋️ The queen Murphy bed in the living room folds down for guests 9 and 10.
🌙 Room-darkening shades, noise machines and personal fans help early birds and sleepyheads all get their rest.

BATHROOMS
🚿 Three full baths mean no waiting in line on beach or game day mornings.
🛁 Bath 2 has a tub for little ones' bath time.
🩴 Bath 3 opens right onto the pool deck, so swimmers rinse off without dripping through the house.
🧴 We stock shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion, so you can pack lighter.

KITCHEN AND DINING
🍳 Guests tell us this is the best equipped kitchen they've had at a rental. Gather around the island, which seats 4.
☕ Wake up to our coffee corner: dual drip, Keurig, pour-over and hot water kettle for tea, with starter coffee ready for you.
🍽️ Share dinner for 8 at the screened lanai table, just steps from the pool.
🍿 Pop a batch in our popcorn popper before movie night.

INSIDE FUN
🕹️ Our air-conditioned game room has arcade racing, a pool table, ping pong, foosball, ring toss and a Bluetooth speaker. Rainy day? You're covered.
🎲 Cozy up in the vaulted living room with 2 big couches, board games and books.

YOUR BACKYARD
💦 Our private saltwater pool (3 to 5 ft deep) is set to 88 at no extra charge, with pool toys waiting.
⛳ Sink a putt on the putting green, then try bucket golf, disc golf and floating pool golf.
🪓 Challenge the family to axe throwing, cornhole and bocce on soft turf.
🎬 Fire up the outdoor movie projector and watch from beside the fire or on a pool float.
🔥 End the day around the fire pit under the Florida sky.
🥓 Cook breakfast outside on our propane Blackstone griddle, grilling tools and propane included.
🌴 Swing in the hammock or stretch out on a sun lounger, all inside a fully fenced yard.

FAMILY AND BEACH GEAR
👶 Traveling with little ones? We already have a baby monitor, baby bath, outlet covers, kids' dishes, and toys and books for every age.
🏖️ Our beach kit has chairs, an umbrella, towels, a wagon and coolers, so you can fly in with just carry-ons.

THE PRACTICAL STUFF
🧺 A free washer, dryer, and starter detergent keep swimsuits and uniforms fresh.
💻 Our desk sits by the lanai with a pool view, so you can take that call and still watch the kids swim.
📶 Wi-Fi is fast enough for streaming and work calls.
🔐 An in-home safe keeps passports and valuables secure.
❄️ Central AC, ceiling fans and portable fans keep everyone comfortable.
🏷️ Helpful labels around the house show where things go and which switch does what.

A car is your best friend here. Beaches, ballfields and favorite dinner spots are all an easy drive.

🚙 Guests tell us the beaches are about 20 to 40 minutes away by car.
🛬 SRQ is just 3 miles, about a 10-minute ride. Red-eye arrivals and early flights are a breeze.
🚶 Stroll a half mile to watch planes take off and land at SRQ.
🛫 Flying into Tampa (TPA) instead? It's about 49 miles away.
🚕 Rideshare is available if you'd rather leave the driving to someone else.
⏰ In busy season, beach traffic and parking take a little patience. Head out early to grab a great spot.