VILLA SIESTA-DOWNTOWN SECRET - HEATED POOL! NEAR BEACHES- GOLFING

Welcome to Villa Siesta II !

MY name is Katya .We are NEWISH on VRBO but. not new to hosting,. We are super-hosts on airandBee where most of my reviews can be found - 2027 SPECIAL.. book 3 months or more and I will also pay for 2 monthly housekeepings (This only applies to the full season booking
If I were you! I would Add Dec or April at shoulder season rates . Note: 2 MONTH MIN in the first quarter of the year

You will have your OWN LITTLE HOUSE, no noise all privacy and yet close to as much entertainment and golfing as you can tolerate lol. One current Guest loves to fish, he’s gone every day!
In my interaction with guests, I constantly hear, “this location has been awesome! “
Throughout half of 2024 and 2025: we had a private referral staying here hence no review just a great thank you card and a present! (Not found through the platform) AND FOR ME my tenant turned out to be a close personal friend in the end!😜
Pet? Yes w/ usual pet fee, but breed specific with dogs. non-shedding OK LETS GO !
VILLA SIESTA-moments to downtown, private, pristine, & very quiet.
Outside serenity, …..but excitement nearby!
Tropical foliage, bromeliads, garden, , singing birds, wind, chimes, Large, pristine pool and.
breakfast or happy hour in your private patio!

2 parking spaces

This is a well kept private safe community -a wide age range . There are very few villas in this area of Sarasota. usual condo style is more like apartments, with the buildings usually 2 levels or more .
NO neighbor sounds except birds!

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This corner home's layout is open and classical…crown moldings,

Large recent windows in every room reveal lush, landscaping adding wonderful dimensionality.

Enjoy morning, coffee or happy hours on private patio with mature foliage,
bromeliads -wind chimes - singing birds.

Sliding glass doors from the kitchen make it easy to eat and entertain outside.

The kitchen has granite countertops accented with mother of pearl and marble. -
recent Stainless steel appliances & a quiet dishwasher.
Recent kitchen and bath lighting enhance already bright airy rooms.
Five Live tropical plants inside the unit will freshen your air.
*washer and dryer in unit, ,
2 bathrooms, including unusual garden atrium, en suite master bath with walk-in shower.

3 smart TVs with Netflix
Amazon streaming services (And cable TV available in the living room) living room is 50 inch TV

Central air conditioning and heat, electrical and Internet, all included.

Keyless entry -
pristine heated pool and cabana are just steps away...

The primary bedroom with the en suite bathroom, has a newish queen size comfortable bed. Guest room has two single beds,
& both have ample closet storage.
Photographs will show each room & description.

kitchen is equipped all small appliances, dishes, bowls, and all conceivable size glasses, ... since I live in the same cul-de-sac anything you need ~I can hop right to it. Re housekeeping
I can refer someone to you who knows the unit and won't break the bank!

Netflix and Amazon are included, YouTube, and CABLE TV also. We want you to be completely comfortable and happy.
I'm very hands-on, never intrusive.

Our community has a routine information sheet that needs to be filled out directly following booking, .So we are all happy to know our neighbors are high quality, (look in photos to view it)

Pets? Non shedding dog ok ($150 fee for any pet)
Full season rental, I’ll accept cats with interim cleaning....
Btw…no commercial trucks or vehicles with signage or motorcycles/boats

LETS OPEN A LITTLE CHAT…Tell me About yourself and and Some details … On this site (and on it’s major competitor) you can learn a lot about me. I need to know a little bit about you especially if you don’t have any references on this platform.. We don’t ever do instant booking. You might be surprised to learn that all I see is your name! We need to know it’s a good fit.



——TOURIST TROLLEY Free, nearby, takes you to beach and Saint Armand Circle etc.brings you to
9/10 of a mile to the beginning of Main Street (the section of interest )

Walking distance to new Wawa and a number of necessity shops, such as Family Dollar, nail salon, and a new grocery store,,
very close driving to downtown with lots of restaurants and movie, theater and play houses, ...
Sarasota is known as the center of arts and culture !

My community sits in one of the best locations in Sarasota and people are migrating here from siesta key beach area !! Most people use cars /or electric bikes, or scooters and there is a bus route nearby

Sarasota is one of the most frequently mentioned tourist spots in the country but many people live here all year.. The airport is undergoing expansions to accommodate . It's 15 minutes driving to Villa Siesta from Sarasota airport.

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I will start you out with breakfast fixings and then point you towards different types of stores. So you can inventory yourself. When you arrive, I’ll have some snacks for you, ..refrig has filtered water,

but in season, we need you to
rent the ENTIRE month beginning on the FIRST.
Flexible off-season dates and rules are avail.

DISTANCES
LIDO BEACH My favorite is 5.2 miles... get there in no time with a Scenic Drive... once there, you can walk to St Armands circle for lunch. Or a dozen happy hours and go bac k to beach !

St Armands 4.6 miles
Sarasota Airport 5.2 miles  
Massages?
Larsens on south Tuttle, trained Massage experts for $62 an hour -book ahead (This is not a commercial place like massage envy etc -it’s a chiropractor’s office)

Ringling Circus Museum ( gotta see this) 5.3 miles
ASOLO theater attached to the Ringling -plays and events
The famous Siesta Key Beach 8.5 mi Marietta Mus. of Art & Whimsy 5 mi   

Bayfront Marina with lots of boats excursions daytime and sunset
2 miles away free parking

MY FAVORITE: 2 miles away, a straight run... you are at the BayFront, I LOVE THIS BAYFRONT PARK, With OLeary' Tiki Bar frequently has music and it's free .......

Take a glass of wine and walk around this little Bayfront Park. Spectacular. Everytime I do it —I remember why I moved here LE BARGE party boat is right here as well two hour cruises in the bay of $45. Free Music - light food - bar menu. Walking distance - the same area is Marina Jacks restaurant a different level - atmosphere - price point valet parking available sometimes yachts pull up here and they dine. (SIGH).
DOWNTOWN? Depending on your interest and ability, some of these places are walking distance. my 65 year old niece was here recently and walked to many downtown places on foot. Most people take cars in Florida Pretty much everywhere.

GOLF COURSES !! Pickleball-

REGAL cinema Moments away in downtown -
. recliner seating - inexpensive. free parking
CineBistro ..luxury movie theatre with dining, close by   there is a downtown Burn’s court cinema that freq plays arty movies .

ZILLIONS OF RESTAURANTS of every concievable cuisine
Theatrers, Opera House, Stand up comedy, improv, jazz, late night specials, Fogertyville has affordable music offerings in a cabaret type format with shared tables..you can choose seats online.. . FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE has numerous types of offerings dinner theatre.. comedy.. plays..concerts. Attractive intimate settings and won’t break the bank..

romantic  TOWLES court, artist community also in downtown, special events there...
Main Street area in downtown is hopping! lit trees, outdoor music / bars, - safe walking

Biking? The famous Legacy Trail has been finished!

Walking distance is the LIME Street Apricot bazaar open Thurs -to Sat ,funky unique vendor mart, much of it handmade .. music, an outdoor eatery & socializing place.
Also, an artist cooperative Gallery across the street from that

the Bayfront is practically a straight run 2.4 miles from my door.
……..Famous Downtown Saturday morning POPULAR Market 1.8 miles  

Whole Food Market, 1.6 miles.  
Jungle Gardens 4.4 miles  
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, .GORGEOUS 2.4 miles away
The Bay.. outstanding park with performances ..many FREE
Sarasota Opera HOuse, Beatrice Friedman Symphony center, Players Theatre ..all shockingly close.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall ..outstanding venue with big names
MOTE Aquarium-has been finished .. newly opened late 2025
Big Cat Habitat? yes !  Art Shows.. endless shopping ..
So many resale shops you won't believe..

Anna Marie Island, LongBoat Key..  Ride a horse in the Gulf of Mexico  
Sail on a catamaran right out of the marina two miles away
 Dolphins the manatees

Want some wild nature? alligators ? More birds than I saw in Costa Rica bird wildlife..?  Myackka River State Park, you'll think you are in Ecuador,..$6 ? car entrance ... 19 miles

In Sarasota, there is kayaking, mangrove trails, all water sports, and every conceivable boat excursion.. dophins.. manatees..  Yipes I'm getting exhausted writing this....

SUNSETS ? Sometimes there is a traffic jam going to the beach to see them!.
Drum Circle on Siesta Key beach  Sun eve (During Covid I don’t know) Bird Key Park..  bring a beach chair, some benches available, great breeze, on the right before st Armands

E-bikes Have arrived in Sarasota, and motorbikes, scooters, or regular bicycles.

You can get to Venice..Ft Myers..Tampa or St Petersburg on superhighways, for example, the DALI MUSEUM..CHIHULY GLASS…THE IMAGINE MUSEUM
but honestly..you might Not want to leave Sarasota

there's a free newspaper called the TICKET which is a MUST if you are interested in seeing a collection of clubs and music & theater & entertainment

Closish Walking distance is a new Wawa, great new discount grocery store, family dollar, dry cleaner, nail place, takeout Chinese food, pharmacy. Portuguese restaurant, 7-11, Pizza restaurant

Sarasota is on the international traveler’s map! COME and find out WHY!!