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Great Private Screened in Pool Home, Heat Extra, 2.5 miles to Beach | Fenced Yard | Ready to Book!

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6142 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Sarasota, FL
  • Siesta Key Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Siesta Key Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Crescent Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Sarasota

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Sarasota, within a 10-minute drive of Siesta Key Beach and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. .This vacation home is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from St. Armands Circle and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Lido Beach.

What's nearby

  • Siesta Key Beach - 5 min drive
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 8 min drive
  • Crescent Beach - 10 min drive
  • St. Armands Circle - 16 min drive
  • Lido Beach - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Keke's Breakfast Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Brew Life Brewing - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dive Wine & Spirits - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Stragglers - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Great Private Screened in Pool Home, Heat Extra, 2.5 miles to Beach | Fenced Yard | Ready to Book!

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Enjoy a memorable stay at the Happy Gecko, a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath pool home located just 2.5 miles from Siesta Key Beach.

This renovated property features a screened-in heated pool, fenced yard, and an outdoor shower, making it perfect for family gatherings.
The home includes a master bedroom with a king bed, cable TV, and a modern en-suite bathroom.
The second bedroom has two twin beds, while the third bedroom offers a daybed with a trundle.

The updated kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and a dining table for family meals.
The living room boasts a 50" Smart TV with cable and internet.
Step outside to enjoy the private pool, outdoor dining area, and BBQ grill.
*** Please note****The second bathroom is accessed via the back yard but has complete privacy.
Additional amenities include a game room with a ping pong table and a laundry room.
We warmly welcome family rentals to enjoy our property. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate rentals from contractors or companies at this time. Thank you for understanding!

The property allows dogs with prior approval and a pet fee but does not permit cats. Smoking and vaping are not allowed inside the home.
Nearby, you'll find restaurants, a grocery store, and a large market for fresh produce.
Monthly bookings are required for January, February, and March. Please start winter bookings at the beginning of the month. Please no mid-month to mid-month bookings.
All pets must be approved so reach out to us first. This property allows 1 dog. For approved pets, there is an a nonrefundable pet fee of $300 plus taxes and processing fee for 1 pet. Make sure to pick up after your dog.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features snorkeling nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Owner / Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Golf on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1529 sq ft (142 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

6520
Vrbo Property

Great Private Screened in Pool Home, Heat Extra, 2.5 miles to Beach | Fenced Yard | Ready to Book! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and cozy
Great
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kara M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty and Run Down
I was looking forward to my 2-week stay at this property especially after reading reviews on both websites. When I checked in, I noticed the floor was gross. While walking bare feet you were picking up crumbs with every step. I swept the floor within minutes (wish I could attach the photo!) After that, I found the dishwasher was not run and had dirty dishes. The washer had wet towels. The dryer had towels. The roadside trash cans were completely full and couldn’t be taken out for seven more days (so I couldn’t put my own trash or recycling out), the outside trash cans had trash on the ground. The pool guy came my first day (without being notified) and about an hour he left, we got in and found the pools surface covered in dead bugs. The whole 2-week stay the pool had LOTS of bugs floating. Without notice, my first morning someone let themselves in after I didn’t answer the knock (it qas early morning and I’d just had a 22-hour international travel day). I was in bed and not appropriately dressed. On two other occasions outdoor workers came (pool/yard) without notice and i May have been walking around thinking it was private :/. Beyond the cleanliness and communication, the house is run down. There’s tape covering a step because it’s so cracked. The toilet paper holder doesn’t hold paper, the floor has cracks. I was offered slightly over 100$ for the cleanliness issues, but with the price of this rental that didn’t make a dent in the issues. Wouldn’t reCommen
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Olive Ave Sarasota
The house was effect for us. It was spacious enough for us and our dogs and company. There was a new gas grill that we put to use and the pool was clean and warm! You must access the second bathroom by going out side the house but it was clean and the shower was great. We hope to return next year!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

paul v.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice stay
back yard needs work
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house with heated pool(extra fee) and nice fenced uard
The house was great for our needs and was pet friendly The few small issues were addressed quickly. The pool cage needs some work. The pool was very nice and kept sparkling clean. It was nice having two tv areas. One bathroom was fine for the 2 of us. The 2nd bathroom being outside may be an issue for a larger group
Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Stay
Clean, well located, lots of TV’s, pleasant poolside. Relaxing vacation.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Camilla W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toppen
Ren och fräsch bostad. Lite äldre hus men i fint skick. Perfekt storlek för oss (familj om fyra). Härlig pool. Bra kommunikation med värden. Bra läge med flera mataffärer ett par minuter bort med bil.
Stayed 32 nights in Jun 2022