Nestled between the quiet streets of south Siesta Key, Sandy Seahorse Cottage offers a charming retreat with spacious outdoor lanais and a large, heated swimming pool. Unwind in the cozy living room or prepare delicious meals in the bright white kitchen that's fully equipped with essentials.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16213 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Pet Friendly Home on Siesta Key w/ Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach
🌴 Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Sleeps 16 + Heated Pool + Walk to Crescent Beach
💖 Why You'll Love This Home Perfectly designed for large families or groups, Sandy Seahorse Cottage is a bright and breezy Siesta Key retreat just 2 minutes from the powder-soft sands of Crescent Beach. This fully renovated duplex includes two private cabanas, a heated pool, screened lanais, and stylish interiors that make it easy to relax, connect, and enjoy island life.
👨👩👧 Perfect For Multi-family vacations, reunions, or groups of friends looking to stay together—while enjoying the privacy of two separate cabanas and easy access to the beach and pool.
🎞️ Imagine This Your day starts with morning coffee on the screened lanai as palm fronds sway gently overhead. The kids are already grabbing beach towels, ready for the two-minute walk to Crescent Beach. After a sun-soaked afternoon on the shore, you return to your private oasis—where open living spaces invite you to cook, dine, and unwind together. Some gather around the pool, while others retreat to the cool, cozy living rooms. With space for up to 16 guests across two separate units, everyone gets their own slice of island comfort.
🛌 Where You'll Sleep Sandy Cabana • Bedroom 1: King Bed, Ensuite Bath, Single Level, TV • Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Single Level, TV • Bedroom 3: Two Twin Beds, Shared Bath, Single Level • Bonus: Queen Air Bed – Stored in Unit Seahorse Cabana • Bedroom 4: King Bed, Ensuite Bath, Single Level, TV • Bedroom 5: Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Single Level, TV • Bedroom 6: Two Twin Beds, Shared Bath, Single Level • Bonus: Queen Air Bed – Stored in Unit
📍 Explore the Area • 0.2 Miles (2-Min Walk) to Crescent Beach Access • 0.4 Miles to South Village, 1.2 Miles to Siesta Key Village – Shops, Dining & Nightlife • Walkable to Local Cafés, Island Markets & Snorkeling at Point of Rocks • 2.4 Miles to Siesta Key Public Beach Pavilion • 15 Minutes to Downtown Sarasota – Museums, Theater & Bayfront Parks
⌛ Don't wait—this home books fast. Your reservation includes peace of mind with our CottageClean™ program: a 6-hour deep clean and 35-point inspection.
🔎 Need to Know: This home is a combination of two units: Sandy Cabana (1104) and Seahorse Cabana (1106). Each cabana has its own private entrance and does not share indoor living space. Guests have access to the pool, which is heated seasonally from November 15–April 15. Contact us directly for more information about spaces or to reserve individual cabanas.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
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
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Gas grill
Lanai
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/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 an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Heated pool
Optional golf privileges
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
About the area
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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ed Smith Stadium or Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby. Visit our Siesta Key travel guide
Does Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Pet Friendly Home on Siesta Key w/ Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Pet Friendly Home on Siesta Key w/ Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Pet Friendly Home on Siesta Key w/ Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Pet Friendly Home on Siesta Key w/ Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Pet Friendly Home on Siesta Key w/ Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Pet Friendly Home on Siesta Key w/ Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach located?
Located in the heart of Siesta Key, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Point of Rocks and Crescent Beach. Siesta Key Beach and Turtle Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Sandy Seahorse Cottage | Pet Friendly Home on Siesta Key w/ Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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This property was exactly what we needed for our extended family trip. We had 6 adults and 4 children (6-14 yo). This house had plenty of space for all of us and was very clean/stocked. The beach chairs and toys were perfect for a daily visit to the beach (a 5 min walk).
The property management company went above and beyond on several occasions and were super quick to respond.
Everyone in the family agreed this place was perfect for a beach getaway!
Exceptional clean. Quick response to any concerns. Only issue were the door locks could be tricky. Plenty of towels and the starter gifts were a nice touch. Minutes from Crescent Beach.
The property has everything you would need. Enjoyed the private pool and outdoor area. Short walk to the beach. Quiet neighborhood. Ideal for either a small group/family or large one if you rent both cottages.
We rented both the cottages and they were perfect for us all. They were well equipped and very clean, it was just a short stroll to the beach and the beach trollies and chairs etc were great to have. The kids loved the pool and the cottages were in the perfect location. Would definitely recommend and will come back.
This was our 4th year at the cottages, we could not be more pleased with the experience. The host is professional and responsive, amenities are over the top.
The property was generally very nice. We were impressed with its cleanliness. Negative factors were problems with the electric in both units, the lanai screen and doors need help, and the pool gate latch was temporarily repaired but was pretty much falling off by the week’s end. MJ was extremely responsive, although to no prevail.
Very clean upon arrival. Plenty for 13 adults. It is a 2 min walk to beach entrance but long walk on sand to beach. We would return. There is a nice beach access 4 min drive away.
We needed a family vacation after Covid, but we wanted to be safe. Having the private pool was essential. The place had everything we needed. Cable didn’t work but we weren’t here to watch tv.
This was the absolute perfect ,smooth and easy property and booking experience!!! The description is absolutely perfect! The kitchen was better start in every way than I imagined. 1000% clean in every single nook and cranny! We have large vacation rental homes are self and I was amazed how Immaculately clean every single spot was!
Everything worked perfectly! The pool was kept perfectly clean. The lighting inside was nice and bright. Plenty of towels and beach towels. And the beach chairs and extras were wonderful to have. Only about seven houses between this and the beach so it took us about 1.5 min to walk to beach. And if anyone needed something at the house it was super easy to run back infinite or ride our beach bikes back-and-forth. This area was wonderful because it didn’t have any high rises. PERFECT IN EVERY WAY !!!
We had an extended family vacation this year and ended up renting both units for the week. The units were clean inside and out. The kitchen was stocked with the appropriate pots, pans, bowls, containers, colanders, dishes, cups, mugs, utensils, etc. We cooked alot and did not feel like we were missing anything unlike other units we've rented in the past.
Both units have 3 bedrooms with and 2.5 bathrooms which when we combined both units, gave us a 6 bedroom, 4 full bath and 2 half bath rental.
Other features include the inground, gated pool area, outdoor shower and screened in porches.
The management company was very responsive! We had bikes that got flat tires and they came out nearly immediately to fix them. They also take the garbage cans to the curb on garbage days.
Again, we were very happy with the units and their location.
While the trolley is nice, it was incredibly hot during our stay. We opted to call Frog Hop or Jonnies for door to door service (free rides, tips only).
The beach is a 5 minute walk from the unit. The beach was beautiful and right by Point of Rocks but my only word of caution is that that specific beach is not "groomed" and most of us ended up with alot of bug bites (either mosquitos or noseeums). If you go for sunset you might want to have bug spray with you. The free shuttles will easily transport you to the Siesta Key Beach if you prefer that beach.
Highly recommend this unit or renting both for larger family gatherings!
We just loved this place. The cottage and pool was clean. It has everything you need. We especially appreciated the beach gear. We couldn't take ours on the plane, so this was perfect. The welcome gift of cupcakes were delicious.
The entrance to the beach was two blocks away. It's an easy walk. Some of the hotels near by have private beach areas. You can walk through but they don't allow you to set up your beach items.
We will definitely return.
We had an awesome time in Siesta and at these two properties. We had 16 people there most of the week and absolutely loved spending time with friends and family. The properties were as described and perfect for our special week. Will definitely rent from the cottages again
This was a duplex. It was great for us, we had 2 families. If not the sharing of the pool and porches would of been awkward. Both sides of the duplex were supplied with beach towels, beach chairs, wagons and bicycles. This was WONDERFUL!! The kitchens were not stocked the same, griddle on one side only and Keurig on one side, but we shared since we were family. Short easy walk to the beach. Great location next to Point of Rocks and the snorkeling was amazing, spend hours doing this. We walked to the Drum Circle Sunday night. Not what I was expecting but enjoyed the walk in the beach (2 1/2 miles 1 way!!) took the trolley to downtown!! We ate at Captain Curt’s and Pizza and Brew. Both great food but neither place could seat our party of 12 all together. Live music and crescent C club was a short walk from the house and had a great band the night we went. Our 1st time to Siesta Key and we all LOVED it greatly!!
The owner made cupcakes which was sweet. The air conditioning did go out for most of Friday but we had a wonderful time. Anytime we did have a concern the staff was great.
We had eight adults and 6 children We did not know that it was 2 units side by side to have the 6 bedrooms but it worked out great. We loved the place and was very comfortable. The beach is a small walk and we we were very pleased with location. We also loved the pool. It was small but perfect for our family. Staff very easy to get in touch with and very friendly. My granddaughter cried when we left and said she did not want to leave her pretend house.
The only negative was that I scrapped my rental car pulling out of driveway. Small brick wall sits low and cut it to short. Be careful
Great place to stay. We hope to visit again.
Theresa K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melodie P.
16 May 2019
Very clean and we'll stocked
This place was amazing!!! It had everything we wanted or needed!! I really appreciated having beach strollers, umbrellas, and chairs available. Washer and dryer right in each unit. Great place to stay!!
Melodie P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Roxy L.
29 Nov 2018
Great location for vacation.
The staff answered all questions. We had to make 2 special arrangements and they accomplished that perfectly. So gracious.
Roxy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jan B.
26 June 2018
Family Vacation
We had a great week! Twelve of us there and a couple friends from Florida spent a couple nights. Had plenty of room....never felt crowded. Pool was nice for cooling off after lunch and great for the kids.
Jan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Darlene N.
11 Nov 2017
Perfect location and great cottages, well suited for a family vacation!
were very satisfied with our rental of the Sandy and Seahorse cottages for our family wedding. The cottages were perfectly located close to both the beautiful beach and our wedding destination.
The cottages were well maintained, clean and had pretty much everything a vacationer could want or need.
We liked the ease of check in as it was flexible in terms of our travel plans. We appreciated the extra touch of the welcome cupcakes! All in all, a great vacation experience. We would definitely rent with you again and would recommend to friends and family!
The Nowicki Family
Darlene N.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Shannon M.
1 July 2017
Amazing!
Perfect for what we needed!! The Cottages staff was beyond accommodating. I would definitely go back. Also, Larry from The Black Pearl boat rental was amazing and made our day on the water nothing less than the best!
Thank you all for everything!!!!!