We stayed at Siesta Dreams 1 in Siesta Village. The location was perfect steps to the soft sand and beautiful warm water. The condo was clean and stocked with beach accessories. The host Dan was available for questions at any time of the day. We will be back. read more

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DO NOT STAY HERE!!!!!! Please do your research and read the reviews on Yelp. This owner was abusive, degrading, and unprofessional. He then tried to threaten me and said if I posted my poor experience, (that was witnessed by 17 individuals), he would sue me. My lawyers had to be copied on the emails and once I put them on the emails, Dan told me I was, "blocked." Up until I copied my attorneys on the emails, Dan continued to send threatening emails. Despite me putting it in writing to please leave me alone. I have attached pictures here of our conversation. The conversation was initially dismissive, then he began to threaten me stating that if I went public he would have me charged with a crime. https://m.yelp.com/biz/gertrudes-village-house-siesta-key While the rental company is not responsible for the inside features, nothing worked. The fridge was broken, the air conditioner would work on some nights, others it did not. The sink would clog and the drainer was broken. This hasn't been addressed because it says they are not responsible for this in the contract. But for your knowledge, the pictures are deceiving. We originally booked this place as a 4/3. Please do your research. Dan, the owner, charged us for a 4/3. We placed a call to Dan to let him know we didn't have the 4/3 and in front of 17 individuals on speakerphone, Dan corroborated this by stating, "yes absolutely. That unit is included with the rental." Dan then gave us the address to the second unit and we walked over there, only to find a family inside. It wasn't until he gave us the address and we attempted to get inside, that Dan called us back and took back everything he said. Unfortunately, the website says it's a 4/3. The owner will likely respond by telling you our email correspondence says I agreed to a 3/2. I have attached those screenshots here. He continues to send me a link that I did not click on. I did it through their website. It is advertised as a 4/3. When Dan realized he double booked, he called us back and said we were mistaken. Despite telling us, "absolutely. The 4th unit is included with your rental." The contract also states we are responsible for looking at the website, which advertises this as a 4/3. Upon my attempt to speak with Dan, he yelled at the top of his lungs, "STOP!!!!" It was the most bazaar reaction. I then said, "excuse me? I am trying to explain my frustration with you." Dan then responded by stating, "ugh I don't feel like dealing with this. I'm on vacation. You booked what you booked. This isn't my problem." I asked him who I could speak to when he is on vacation and he responded with, "no one. This isn't my problem. I don't know what you want me to do. I don't feel like dealing with this." Our email exchange sums up the majority of the issues we faced with Dan. I didn't raise my voice once. I tried to calmly express my frustration and the owner responded by yelling at me, telling me it wasn't his problem, and talking down to me. Please read the reviews on the company. NOT THE LOCATION. The location is why this place continues to get bookings. The owner attempted to sell me a rental that opened up the next morning. He ignored the fact that I paid him for the 4th bedroom and then he charged another family to stay there. Therefore, he charged both me (who did not stay in the 4th unit) and the other family, (who actually stayed in the unit). He essentially rented the fourth bedroom twice, profited from us both, and the other family stayed in it. When he texted me the next morning asking if I wanted the extra unit for a "discounted price." I said "no thank you." I didn't send another text or send any emails. I was going to let my lawyer handle it when I got home. The owner then started an email chain stating I booked the 3/2. When I attempted to defend myself, he threatened me, coerced me, and tried to scare me into posting this review. It wasn't until I copied my lawyer onto the email thread that he stopped sending messages. Even the last email was an attempt to threaten me if I went public with this. read more

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Amazing location! One block from the beach and one block from the downtown! So nice to be able to sit on the private patio and make our own meals! Clean with laundry facilities on site! We love staying at Gertrude Rentals when in Siesta Key! read more

Very relaxing condo with a private deck on the water. The condo was clean, well equipped and tastefully decorated. It was far enough away from the crowds yet convenient to the activities and shopping. Thank you, I will return!!!! read more

My fiancé, our 2 kids and dog stayed in unit 2 in siesta key. The unit was a one bedroom (and the couch bed) Our reservation was for 2 nights and we checked out a day early. To make this short and sweet this room is perfect for no more than 2 people who don't care about how comfortable a bed is and are planning on eating out for the majority of their meals (do not plan on cooking here!!) Pros: The hammocks and downstairs hang out area is really nice, the room is decorated nicely, room appears clean, the owner is very responsive. Cons: The room is sooooooo small. Not great for 4 people, I'd say perfect for 2. The kitchen was not the same kitchen advertised (see photos). The kitchen sink was as big as a bathroom sink (it maybe fit one pot) making it very difficult to even wash dishes, there was ONE very very old (not a non-stick) pan, a very very old stove (not all the burners even worked), the oven is soooooo small and the cook ware provided didn't even fit in the oven so that was useless. We bought groceries and then cooking was such a nightmare we ended up eating out which was an expense we weren't expecting. The bed in the bedroom is SOOOOOOOO uncomfortable and loud (I'm not sure if there is a plastic covering on the mattress or what but it is very noisy, as is the headboard) The bed really needs to be replaced. The couch bed is a sorry excuse for a bed. It is so worn, it isn't even straight, there are multiple dips in it and you can feel the metal through the mattress. There was already a sheet on the bed, which made me question whether or not it had been changed/washed, but there were no other sheets to replace it with. You get ONE fitted sheet (the one already on the mattress), one flat sheet, one blanket and one pillow (a total of 3 pillows but the room sleeps 4). In order to pull the couch bed out you had to move all the chairs and tables in the living room (it's a very small area). If you're expecting a beach view do not book here. The view is blocked by a mansion. Also, note the beach access path is across the street from the condo. Overall, we personally will not be booking here again as we feel the condo was falsely advertised and we'd rather put down a little more money for a place where we can actually cook, enjoy a beach view and come back from the beach to relaxing, comfortable beds. read more

Gertrude Rentals - The Village Studio - The kitchen advertised in the listing - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

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Can't beat the location! Incredibly clean and just like the pictures and description online.

ADVISE TO STAY AWAY!!! Host/owner of Gertrude Vacation Rentals, Daniel Jones, chose to profit during a pandemic (Cornavirus), refused to refund or adjust strict cancellation policy despite president of VRBO (platform through which I booked) writing to owners and asking them to issue full refunds in the spirit of good hospitality. At a time when many other VRBO hosts, AirBnB hosts, hotels and airlines were all choosing to do the right thing and offer refunds in the spirit of good hospitality, I pleaded and Daniel Jones wouldn't budge. You can choose to whom you'd like to give your vacation dollars. Gertrude Vacation Rentals chose to PROFIT DURING A PANDEMIC. No refund, kept my money. I follow CDC guidelines and don't travel, and Daniel Jones keeps my money. read more

We stayed in unit B at the Old Man and the Sea Inn. we had a great time. Room was as advertised. super close to the beach! loved it!!

If you're looking for an ideal spot in Siesta Key for your small group of friends or family, consider staying at Gertrude's Village House. My top three reasons to stay here again: 1. Daniel was very responsive and communicative in advance of making reservations, answering all of our group's questions so we could easily make our decision. Even after booking, several questions came up, and Daniel promptly returned my phone call or email each time. 2. The proximity to the village is perfect! The house is located behind the Daiquiri Deck, and there is a gate leading from the back of the house right into the village. Leave your car in one of the two spaces for the house, and just walk. 3. The proximity to the beach is also perfect! Access #5 is the closest access point and is about the equivalent of a 1-block walk to lounge in the sand, dip in the water or see the sunset. The house itself is stocked with just about everything you'll need, including free Wi-Fi. The kitchen is on the small side but includes a full-size refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and plenty of plates, utensils, and drink ware for cold beverages, coffee, or a glass of wine. Toilet paper was the only item we could have used more of, so we purchased an additional roll at the market (which is also a very short walk) as we ran out after two full days. There were only four of us (two adult couples), so we only used the Master Bedroom, which is light and airy and cooled off well in the A/C, as well as the Mother-In-Law Suite which includes an en suite bathroom but was really difficult to keep cool. The shower pressure in the en suite bathroom was very low, while the main bathroom was more than adequate. The third bedroom includes two sets of bunk beds, and appeared to be a really nice space for those with kids. The beds on the upper levels were twins while those on the bottom were doubles. If we had the maximum capacity (10) staying in this house, two bathrooms could have been challenging. For four adults, it was perfect, but I don't think I'd stay with more than six people (4 adults/2 kids). Though Gertrude's also provides beach chairs, my recommendation is to bring your own chairs. My husband grabbed the two best chairs for us (he thought!), but when we got to the beach, I sat down and sunk to the right. We inspected the chair and saw that it was missing a piece and not completely usable. My husband's chair was small and uncomfortable. I love that they offer this feature though for anyone flying in who may not be able to carry something with them. There were probably 6-8 chairs from which to choose but next time we'll bring our own beach chairs from home. There were ample beach towels for our group of four, so plan to leave your beach towels at home. A nice washer and dryer were also available. The patios and outside walkways were well-kept and landscaped nicely. I'd love to go back when the weather is cooler so we can enjoy the barbecue and some wind-down time before heading to the beach. Since it was 93-94 degrees each day, with a "feels like" temperature of 102-104, it made sitting on the patio pretty much unbearable. Regardless, the set-up was pretty, and the patio chairs were cushy and comfy. If you're looking to get away from a traditional large resort complex and stay in something a little more "homey" and "beachy", give Daniel a call to reserve your stay! read more

BEWARE! BEWARE! BEWARE! have rented from Daniel Jones/Gertrude Rentals for 5 years and trusted him. I trusted him so much that I would mail checks directly to him for payment in full months prior to the balance being due. I've referred lots of business to him and always took superb care of his properties as if my own. During this very unfortunate time for all of our Country, I saw his true being. He refused to give me any sort of credit toward another stay. I even tried for the off season in which the cost would be a fraction of what I had already paid him. Instead he chose to keep my full payment and continue to rebook the properties and continue to take peoples money. Upon continuing to try to work something out with him, I have received very unprofessional and selfish responses from him. I have certainly learned several valuable life lessons through trusting and renting from Daniel Jones & Gertrude Rentals. read more

We had a reservation for a family reunion in the Vermont property in October, sending a deposit when we booked in February. Then the pandemic hit and some of my family decided they would not travel to attend the reunion. That made the cost for the remaining family prohibitive. When I notified Dan Jones, owner, we would need to cancel, all he would offer was a credit for one of his other properties. My wife and I decided we would travel to Siesta Keys and booked a stay for late October, thinking the worst of the pandemic would be behind us. However, Florida's Governor was completely inept in managing the pandemic in his state, we decided we wanted to cancel this reservation. When asked if he would give a refund, he refused as he did when we asked for a refund on the Vermont property. He has been very difficult to deal with at every turn. I would avoid his properties at all cost. read more

Beautiful home and such a great location. Stayed here with my family a couple months ago and we could not have been happier

Beautiful house and amazing service! The beach was absolutely splendid and close to the house. We specially appreciated the attention and kindness offered by Daniel Jones (the owner). I strongly recommend Gertrude's rentals in Siesta Key, Sarasota for your next vacation. read more