The interior has been very nicely updated/upgraded, with clear attention focused on the expansive and inviting kitchen, as well as the bathrooms. Despite being in Florida during a tropical storm, our kids were in the pool and/or hot tub with uncles and aunts nearly the entire week. The pool was incredibly sized, allowing for the whole family to join in the fun, while also providing a covered sitting area for grandparents to enjoy watching in on the fun, as well as a nice place for everyone to enjoy a meal together. Due to the weather, we did not partake in the water toys, or spend time on the bay...but the separate building with the water toys was well equipped and we look forward to taking advantage of it on a future stay. Due to the house's proximity to the Northern end of Siesta Key, it was easy to get on/off the key, when needing to visit family and friends or make runs for food.

Having the extra space, as well as a bit of privacy from the neighbors, has won us over from our typical accommodations (in one of the many condo units on the key). We were a bit concerned that we'd miss the beach (being on the bay side), but all-in-all, it was a short walk to get to the gulf side, and a nice extended walk (~2mi) to get to the village. Despite the weather, this was the perfect space for nearly a week's trip visiting family and friends.