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Gertrude's Siesta | 4-min Walk to Beach & Village with Tiki-Bar, Balcony, Tropical Patio!

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

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, offices
Outdoor dining
Close to Siesta Key Beach, Gertrude's Siesta | 4-min Walk to Beach & Village with Tiki-Bar, Balcony, Tropical Patio! provides amenities, such as a water park and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gertrude's Siesta | 4-min Walk to Beach & Village with Tiki-Bar, Balcony, Tropical Patio!

Casa Van Lopik
Large 3BR home in the Siesta Key Village, 4-min walk to best beaches shopping dining and entertainment on the island. Leave the car behind and walk to white-sand cays, 20 bars and restaurants, quartz-sand beach with calm water, ice-cream, shopping, daiquiris, live music, craft beer, fresh oysters and seafood. Enjoy tropical “communal” patios tiki-bar and alfresco dining area. Free bikes and paddleboards. Sure to provide a combination of fun and relaxation you can't get in other vacations so book a special getaway now! - Tollbooth by VRBOCorpMiddlemen, but this property is from GertrudeRentalsSiesta


What Guests Love
∙ Beaches – 4-min walk to award-winning beaches
∙ The Village – 4-min walk to shopping dining and entertainment world famous Siesta Village
∙ Relaxing – tropical communal patios tiki-bar and alfresco dining
∙ Sunsets – 4-min walk to best sunsets in America & 300-degree Gulf views
∙ 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 – bikes and paddleboards provided, scooter and golf cart rentals nearby
∙ Island Trolleys - you're already where you want to be, but they're free:)
∙ The Memories – walk to all siesta key is top attractions and guaranteed fun for all

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
Large 3BR home with king beds in both master bedrooms. Out-door grilling and dining (shared), open floor plan perfect for bigger groups, surrounded by palms. Deeded access to the Grand Canal across the street. Set in the Village just 4-min walk to the best fresh oysters, seafood, tropical drinks, ice cream, entertainment, and even gourmet donuts on the island.

Bedroom Details
It's a large 3BR with living space on the second and third floors. Two king BRs one with a southerly Juliette balcony, one bunked BR containing 2 full over queen beds, large 120' sofa in the living room, and one or two tempur-pedic rollaway beds. Sleeps up to 12. If you need more space, I can get an additional unit nearby.

Beach Gear Provided
We provide beach towels, chairs, carts, umbrellas, and a few bikes and a paddleboard. 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.

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.

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Cleaner Than Home in Village at Best Beaches Food Entertainment!
758697

About the area

Map
Siesta Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Siesta Key Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shell Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Crescent Beach - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Lido Beach - 20 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Siesta Key Oyster Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sun Garden Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Big Tiki Lounge - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gertrude's Siesta | 4-min Walk to Beach & Village with Tiki-Bar, Balcony, Tropical Patio! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gertrude's Siesta | 4-min Walk to Beach & Village with Tiki-Bar, Balcony, Tropical Patio!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gertrude's Siesta | 4-min Walk to Beach & Village with Tiki-Bar, Balcony, Tropical Patio!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gertrude's Siesta | 4-min Walk to Beach & Village with Tiki-Bar, Balcony, Tropical Patio! 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. Irma Beach and Siesta Key Beach Playground are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Gertrude's Siesta | 4-min Walk to Beach & Village with Tiki-Bar, Balcony, Tropical Patio! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Amazing stay in paradise!

Dan and Gertrude Rentals are incredible. We had the best time in their beautiful place. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Victoria Y.

Best Location on Siesta Key

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!

10/10 Excellent

hanna r.

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

Wonderful location, Beautiful house!

We loved walking to the beach every morning for coffee and sand dollar hunting! The house was clean, and perfect for our large family, to have a place close to town to walk to- loved meanie donuts every morning, loved having the bikes to take out for a ride. Would for sure stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luis L.

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

Great

Easy well located
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Bachelorette Amazing Stay

There were 11 girls for our friends bachelorette party! Plenty of space, location was key, beds were comfortable, and not having to worry about towels/linens/beach chairs with the bonus of the bikes /paddle boards was awesome! Daniel was very accommodating with early check in and responsive if we needed anything. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler N.

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

Location, location location

Great location, 2 blocks from grocery store and liquor store. 2-9 blocks to all the best restaurants and live music in the VIllage, 7 blocks to the beach. Loved our stay, place was clean and plenty of room. We could walk everywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

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

Bucket list experience

Excellent accomodations and convenience to everything you can imagine to make it a memorable stay. 2 thumbs up 👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory B.

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

Long Wknd

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).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Manuel L.

Great

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Corey O.

Quick Get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice place no complaints everything easy to find, and easy to check in and out. Everything you need you can walk too. Bikes were in our garage and let us use them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

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

Good experience

This was a really pleasant stay and perfect for our group. Dan was really responsive and helpful. Check in and out was easy. The backyard is shared and it was entirely clear from the photos that we had the front unit, rather than the back unit with a balcony overlooking the shared yard. It ended up being totally fine, but something to consider.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

tracy G.

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

Beach Vacation

Great location, easy walk to many different food venues and little shops. Easy, short walk to the public beach access. Nice quiet neighborhood. Short drive into town if needing groceries on a larger scale. House was awesome, nice backyard patio and sitting area. Clean, lots of space with comfortable beds. 2 bathrooms with tubs and showers were great for 4 kids. Kayaks, paddle boards, bikes, and beach stuff readily available at the house to use (didn't get to use the paddle boards or kayaks d/t the weather). Daniel was easy to get a hold of and quick response was received from him when needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice, but needs work.

Pictures are deceiving. The home has been remodeled to a point, but not done well. Floors are "wavy", in some places you can see a 2 inch difference with numerous floor coverings on top of one another. Tripping hazard going from LR to bathroom. Sliding doors in LR are in need of replacement. All in all, it was an ok place. Just not what I expected. On the positive side, the outdoor grill and seating area was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

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

Perfect Girls Weekend

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alysia C.

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

Great location, can use some sprucing

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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F.

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

An Amazing Experience

Very clean, perfect location, and very fast response time from the host! So impressed with this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good location

Easy to navigate. Close to beach and close to village. Unit was nice ... a little aged. The only problem we had was the overhead lights in the upstairs bedrooms coming on spontaneously in the middle of the night. Dan was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari G.

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

So close to everything!

Our family stayed 4 nights and had a great time. The beach is so close and we loved that it is a quieter beach area. The village is also super close and we loved going to dinner and ice cream and going to the shops. The room was very spacious but could use a bit of updating but it worked great for us. The wagon and chairs were amazing to have!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus A.

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

Great Vacation Location

This listed was exactly as advertised. We were only about a 5 minute walk to the beach and to the Village. The house included all the beach gear we needed and even had bikes available to use. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cenia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

lovely duplex

i stayed with a few friends for a week and we had no issues with the house. the host was excellent with response times. it was clean and just like the pictures in all but one area. this rental is a two unit house and that was written nowhere on the description. the backyard is shared. while we experienced no problems with this it was a disappointed to learned upon arrival that the whole wasn’t ours and we didn’t even have the balcony facing the backyard. We had booked this thinking it was just our space and it put a damper on parts of the trip having to worried about not disturbing the neighbors.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Great house, great location, hospitable host

The house was perfect for our stay and proved to be the ideal location. Two blocks to the best restaurants and bars, two blocks to the beach, quiet rear courtyard. The host was quick to help when needed and the property had everything we needed to have a great time. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Amazing!

It was my first time in Siesta Key. The location is amazing and right near the park of town. The beaches are absolutely breathtaking. The house was big and accommodated 12 of us comfortably. We had an amazing trip!
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10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Great

We really enjoyed our stay here! Super nice place and included everything we needed for the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Darla P.

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

Get away

Nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024