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    3.5 (39 reviews)
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    Emily W.

    I would not recommend Cottages on the Key to anyone. I warn you from renting with them. Our time at Avanti Villa with Cottages by The Key was absolutely disastrous. First and foremost, when we booked the unit, it was under different management. It was advertised as a 4 bedroom unit. When Cottages on the Key took over, they never informed us that it was actually a 3 bedroom unit. It was still listed that way on their website until we informed them that, based on their guided tour photos, it looked like it was actually a 3 bedroom unit. They said yes, it was a 3 bedroom unit, but they would make the basement into a bedroom for us. We had 7 adults and 3 kids going on this trip, and we needed it to be 4 bedrooms. They had a unit available that would have better accommodated our family, and we were happy to pay a bit more for a bigger unit, but they were going to charge us more than it was even listed on their website to stay there. They were not accommodating to us at all. They were incredibly hard to get in touch with. They made everything way harder than it needed to be because of all the back and forth. We tried to get in touch with Heather, the CEO, because this issue was not getting resolved. We were told to stop trying to get in touch with Heather, and she would not be speaking to us. Truly horrible customer service. When we arrived, there was a small roll away cot folded up in the basement with sheets laying on top. It was not in fact set up as a bedroom. This basement had a hole in the wall open to the outside of the house that was filled with a trash bag. We had to go buy a blow up bed and sheets. It ended up not being enough room, and we had to rent another unit down the road. The most disturbing thing is that they claim to have a 35-point inspection, but I found a pill on the ground next to where my son was going to be sleeping. A quick Google search showed me that this was a lithium carbonate pill that is used to treat mania that is part of bipolar disorder. Needless to say, if my son found this pill, it would have been detrimental. My mom emailed to make sure that pack-n-plays could be set up in the closets for two of the babies to sleep in. We were told that they checked the unit, and they would be able to be set up. This was not true, the closets were small, and they did not fit. There are many other things that made this stay disappointing: - The toilet on the main floor didn't work when we arrived - The bathroom vanity in one of the bathrooms was moldy because the shower sprayed directly onto it - The hot tub cover had an ant infestation and the pool had to be treated by a few different people while we were there - Fourth floor area had trim that had fallen off and was laying on the floor - We found urine soaked paper towels under the carpet where the babies had been playing all week - We found a rat by the hot tub that was dazed and didn't run away. My husband had to exterminate it and disposed of it in a bag. We called to tell them so they could collect it. It was still sitting there when we left. No one came to get it. - The beach towels were rolled up but were soaking wet and smelled like mildew. They refunded us half of the cost of the stay, which about covered the price of the other unit (small, one bed unit) for the last 4 nights.

    The pool.
    Dave L.

    We can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay and appreciated the support of the Cottages staff. The Coco Bayou property is comfortable, well located, well equipped and all around fun, fun, fun! We love that it is on a quiet street, yet a short walk to Captain Curt's, Daiquiri Deck, the beach access and so much more. So nice to have the bikes, coolers, beach chairs, wagons and kayaks. Pros: All the equipment mentioned above. Beautiful open living space. Comfortable beds. The pool!!! The beach!!! Well equipped kitchen. Location, close to everything. Free trolley to take you up to the villages where there's even more. The Cottages staff responded and corrected the few issues we had IMMEDIATELY. The dolphins breaching around us in the kayaks. The CUPCAKES!!! Cons: The no-see-ums we're biting around the pool. The staff brought us 2 cans of repellent within an hour of our telling them of the problem. Noise from the businesses across the bayou. We couldn't see them, but we could hear them somewhat. We knew this going in though, so no room to complain, really. Some maintenance issues with the bikes. The staff sent maintenance out to air up the tires and oil chains within a couple of hours of our asking. Final word...We already booked with The Cottages for next year (a different property up in the villages this time so we can compare).

    Old, rickety, rusty bikes
    Edward Z.

    We have stayed at Cottages on the Key in the past and have always had a great experience. It's difficult to write this because that was not the case with this stay. We rented both the Casita Coco and Casita Bayou at a rate that was not unsubstantial for this time of year. One of the things that attracted us to this property (aside from what is advertised) was the great location. It is close to both local stores and restaurants as well as the beach. What they don't tell you though is that the proximity to the town means loud music until about 11 each night (not great for kids) and trash dumpsters being picked up and slammed about every night between 4 and 5 in the morning. To be fair, this is not in the control of the property owners but it would be nice to know so one could make an informed decision about the property. While Casita Bayou has a nicely appointed and well-stocked kitchen, that is about as far as it goes. The photos are NOT representative of it the property. The property is tired and out of date. The outside grounds are mostly bare dirt. The backyard had lots of dog excrement in the back part by the hose control. The pool was constantly filled with falling vegetation. While we had a net to skim it off (there is no skimmer or vacuum), we had no way to get up what sunk to the bottom of the pool. The one time a pool maintenance person apparently came over they left two hoses in the pool and flooded the pool deck and surrounding area creating a muddy mess since there's nothing covering the dirt. The pool heater kept on going offline making the pool too cold for kids to go in and our need to wait for maintenance to show up - three days in a row. Inside, Casita Bayou as I said is old and tired and not very well maintained. When we arrived, we wanted to sit down that evening and watch TV. Good luck. Three remotes in each room, all mixed up. No instructions as to what goes where or what you have in terms of service. While we don't watch a ton of TV on vacation, we wanted to watch the NCAA finals. After wasting 45 minutes or so trying to figure it out, we finally called. We did find out that there really isn't TV service in these units unless we have our own streaming services. You should tell guests what they are really getting so they don't waste time. The bedrooms are located at the end runs of the A/C system so we had to leave the A/C on very cold at the thermostat to get A/C to the rooms at night because the fans in the room had only one speed - very slow. Again, old fans that don't work right. Maintenance looked at them, changed out the fan speed control switch and that didn't work (again, time wasted waiting for the maintenance folks). [By the by, I am NOT complaining about the maintenance guy - he was out several times and was GREAT to work with - we just didn't expect to spend to much time on property maintenance.] The beds are extraordinarily uncomfortable - probably because they are so old. While the general areas were clean, it's obvious that they only do surface cleaning. I dropped something that rolled under the bathroom cabinet and what I came out with was disgusting. Similar situation in Casita Coco, except worse. The rooms smell of mold and mildew. The first night, the bed was so saggy my daughter (who has had back surgery) couldn't sleep in it. The next day, they discovered that it is an inflatable bed - of course, there was no documentation about that anywhere. They firmed it up, but to no avail, because it soon sagged again. They advertised bicycles and beach carts. Yes, there are bicycles. But they are old and rusty because they are left outside. Same with the carts - full of dirt and vegetation. What was most disappointing was that we reached out asking for a manager a couple of times and they didn't bother calling us back. Very unlike Cottages on the Key..... All in all, we love Siesta Key, but this property was definitely a very low point for us and very, very disappointing.

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    Would not give us a full refund during this Covid pandemic! I understand this is a hard time for everyone... but this is wrong!!

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    Island House Beach Resort

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    3.0
    (26 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    My family have been coming to the Island House since the 60's. This year, my 2 year old daughter…read morecame with us, which makes her a 4th generation family member to have experienced Siesta Key and the Island House in 60+ years now. We had a fantastic time. Nothing much has changed about the place and I mean that in a good way. Hopefully she'll pass on the tradition and bring her children here someday. We only live 3 hours away in Gainesville, so Sarasota is always a car ride away, but every time we have to leave Siesta Key and the Island House, it always seems to take a while for us to stop missing the experience and the overall joy we feel when we stay there. No other beach or place in Florida seems to create that sort of feeling for us. Can't wait until our stay next year! Hopefully the pool table will be back! ;)

    COCKROACHES We had…read morestayed here in 2022 with no issues, we loved the place! But when we came back in 2023, apparently under new management, on our second night we found 5 cockroaches starting at about 10 pm. We killed three, and they just kept coming. Jill, the property manager, was not at all concerned, and said they were palmetto bugs, and that those are not cockroaches. Surprise, they absolutely ARE a type of roach. She also claimed they come in through doors from outside as you open them, but we did not open any outside facing doors between finding the first roach and leaving for the night. They were located mostly in the bathrooms and under the dishwasher, pretty clearly coming from drains and water lines. Jill kept doubling down on this just being a thing in Florida, and there's nothing to be done about it, but we have stayed in probably 50 different places in Florida over 30 years and NEVER had a problem, let alone one this bad. The front desk attendant in the morning was very helpful in getting us moved to a new villa, and made us feel heard and like this is a problem worth being upset about. Unfortunately, in the new villa, we had the exact same problem. About 8 pm, there were two roaches in the shower trying to get out from the glass door, so I firmly believe this is an issue across the entire resort. To top it all off, there were termite droppings in both units as well. That wouldn't have affected our day-to-day experience as much, but just goes to show the lack of care taken with this new management. Jill, do better.

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    Palmetto bug, aka roach, in Villa 36
    Palmetto bug, aka roach, in Villa 36
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    The Westin Sarasota

    The Westin Sarasota

    3.4
    (259 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    The 18 story tall Westin Sarasota has breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay with 255 beautifully…read moreappointed guest rooms & suites. It's located in Sarasota's arts district, in close proximity of the city's best theater, arts, beaches and 10 minutes from the airport. The location was great were able to walk to restaurants, theaters, the farmers market, and parks. There is a full-service restaurant, spa, and a spectacular rooftop incorporating a large pool, ample deck space, lounge area with fire features, a bar and food services with views of Sarasota Bay that many say has the best sunsets in all of Florida. We stayed at the Westin in Sarasota for three nights. We valeted our car and tried to check in at 2:30. Maria at the front desk told us it would be a few minutes and we can sit in the lobby and wait. We opted to wear a bracelet and go up to the pretty rooftop. An hour later, we waited on the check in line again and were told that our room would not be ready until 4 o'clock. At 3:40 we received a text that our room was ready. Our Suite #1804 was impressive. We had a balcony overlooking the marina & city, a sitting area, a wet bar and a spacious bathroom. Our room was equipped with two large screen televisions, a Keurig at the wet bar, a king size signature heavenly bed, floor to ceiling windows with panoramic views, a safe, a desk, magnifying mirror ... The gym had cardio & strength training machines as well as free weights. Headphones, towels and water were provided. The 19th floor rooftop pool had lots of seating and a full bar restaurant. Our delicious complementary breakfast buffet was served in the lobby restaurant. We enjoyed a drink on the rooftop one evening and watch the sunset. The beautiful spa on 3 had availability for facials, manicures & massages. Shuttle service could take us to Lido Beach, Saint Armands Key, the airport or downtown.

    I visited the Westin rooftop for dinner and a Sunset view, which was incredible. The bartenders…read morewere absolutely amazing. They were so fun! The steak tacos were so good! I can't wait to go back! They also have a Latino night Thursdays you have to check it out! It's outside downstairs and it's so beautiful! Lots of dancing!

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    View of the pool 19th floor
    Our large balcony wrapped around and had a view of the city & harbor

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    Our large balcony wrapped around and had a view of the city & harbor
    Siesta Sands On the Beach

    Siesta Sands On the Beach

    5.0
    (11 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    I have never been to Siesta Key and I was simply passing through on a weeks trip headed south home…read moreand Thought Siesta Key would be a great spot to lay low for the night. Wow was I Lucky! Siesta Key and Siesta Sands On The Beach Hit all the marks for me. Great Beach, excellent clean Motel, & great Food & cocktails nearby. A Very short walk away from the Motel. The Motel is Literally On the beach & a short walk to the village where all the action is. I enjoyed a Clean spotless room with excellent hospitality. Easy check in & check out. It was a beautiful stay. The softest Beach sand I ever walked on. White powder! For that you have to come visit. For all future Siesta Key visits , Siesta Sands on the Beach will be my home base. It's was that great! Check them out!

    No pool, no restaurant, no tiki bar, no high-rise, no elevators and no problem. Just a direct…read morebeachfront view of the Gulf of Mexico and the silica white sands of Siesta Key. Nothing else needed. Park right at your door & walk in to a first or second floor unit. Only 16 units total, all with direct beach view & access. You can view the individual condo units online and chose the one you want. Flexibility to rent a few nights or a week. We rented unit 71 for 3 nights. We preferred 1st floor as you have a small patio on the front and back. #71 is one bedroom but has sofa pull-out bed if desired. The owner has it fully engineered with 3 ceiling fans, USB ports, storage everywhere, kitchen with all dish-ware, 2 TV's, plus all the little items you may have forgotten to bring. Well thought out for many little conveniences. Bonus, it is only a 7 minute walk to the village where there are many shops, restaurants, etc., but little parking available day or night. We walked to the Summer House and the Cottage and recommend both.

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    You want to be here! Great Motel on the Beach! Clean with great hospitality.
    You want to be here! Great Motel on the Beach! Clean with great hospitality.
    Siesta sands on the Beach. Great Motel spot on the beach! Close walk to the village.

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