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Great place to see the dolphins! And less than half a mile from Turtle Beach

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A beautiful view of Little Sarasota Bay
Property grounds
Patio with outdoor eating area.  Grill is to the right.
Dining
Living Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Turtle Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Crescent Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Siesta Key Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Great place to see the dolphins! And less than half a mile from Turtle Beach

Sunrise Bay is a 2BR, 1.5 bath, second floor apartment, in a 4-plex apartment property. It faces east and is on the water of Little Sarasota Bay. The apartment has a queen size bed in the master bedroom, and two twin, or single beds in the second bedroom.

Our second floor apartment has its own private deck with table and chairs that looks out over the water. The backyard is a paved patio with our own dock for your use. If you have a boat, you can dock your boat for $35.00 per night. You can park your trailer at the Turtle Beach marina. There is a picnic table, chairs, and gas grill on the patio. We also have 1 two-person kayak, 1 one-person kayak, 2 stand up paddle boards, 2 cruiser bikes and 1 tandem that is shared use with another apartment.

Right behind our apartment is the water of the Little Sarasota Bay. If you like nature, you will like this place. One wouldn't believe the wildlife that is right close, especially numerous jumping fish of several kinds, wading birds, pelicans, ibis, and spoonbill galore. Manatee, too. If you spend anytime at all out back, or have the patio doors open, you'll often see dolphins! They are a daily occurrence right off of our dock, about 50 feet out. Many times you will hear them exhale loudly, and then you will know to look out to the water.

There are also fruit trees on the property. Palm, orange, mango, and fig, and when they are in season, you can help yourself to their fruit and just grab them off the trees!

If you like fishing, it's pretty good off of our dock. Skate and catfish are mostly caught. Live shrimp make the best local bait and live shrimp are sold at the bait shop up the road. We have 2 fishing rods for your use.

And yes, there is a very nice sand beach right near by for you to swim, sun, or beach comb. This would be Siesta Key's 'Turtle Beach' which is across the road and about 300 yards north. Fine dining nearby and a decent grocery store 2.5 miles north so you don't have to leave the Key unless you want to.

There are beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, beach toys, skim board and such for your enjoyment. So, no need to lug them with you or take the time and money to buy those items for a short time use.

Off street parking is included, coin operated laundry machine, and plenty of heat and air con. The whole apartment, appliances, linens, furniture, etc. are in good condition with professional cleaning between guests. Bring your suntan lotion. Relax or stay in shape as you desire.

Cleaning already included in our nightly rate!

Property manager

Debbie Yoder

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Siesta Key

Located in Siesta Key, this apartment is near theme parks and on the waterfront. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Turtle Beach and Crescent Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ed Smith Stadium, or consider a night out at Venice Train Depot. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Turtle Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Crescent Beach - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Point of Rocks - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Siesta Key Marina - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Linksters Taproom Sara - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Roessler's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great place to see the dolphins! And less than half a mile from Turtle Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great place to see the dolphins! And less than half a mile from Turtle Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great place to see the dolphins! And less than half a mile from Turtle Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great place to see the dolphins! And less than half a mile from Turtle Beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Jim Neville Marine Preserve and Turtle Beach. Point of Rocks and Crescent Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 133 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five-Star View

We spent lots of time on the patio overlooking the waterway. There is an osprey nest close enough to watch the baby. We were there for the full moon, and that was incredible. The condo is spacious and well stocked with everything we needed. Comfy bed as well. And the neighborhood is beautiful, with great restaurants and shops just a short distance away. Close to the beach too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Excellent location. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Turtle Beach oasis

The unit was great. It had everything we needed and was a short walk to the beach. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and watching the fish and dolphins jumping in the bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J., Westland MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway

Great few days spent here. Very relaxing and great location-easy to jump on the trolley but nice and quiet at the rental
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great property! We will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience and so close to everything

Highly encourage staying here. The view was incredible each morning, saw dolphins and manatees every day, great restaurants within walking distance and close to the trolly stop to get us down town on siesta key. The location really was awesome. Would come back. Love the area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jody S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Perfect location. Steps to trolley pick up. Walkable beach. Lived the kayaks
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Spot

Is the place updated? No! But it is clean and comfortable. The key has such a relaxing vibe and this place is such a find. Turtle beach in the morning is amazing. Siesta Beach in the evenings. The restaurant next door has a delicious menu. Truly recommend especially to those that don't want to be in the busy condo zone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quality Property in Quiet Location

We enjoyed our time at this quaint, cozy property. It was clean, functioned well, and had great views of Little Sarasota Bay from the upstairs deck. Thanks for the use of your property.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Machell Evans a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini Vacation

The place is not the newest place on the beach but it was very cozy, it has everything you need. We brought our kayaks, chairs, long boards, fishing poles and things but they had everything at the facility. I would love to stay here again. If faces bird island which is beautiful, you can walk to the beach or take their bikes or you can take a free trolley on the breeze the the more populated part of the island. My family and I really enjoyed it! Thankful they had aloe on hand for the sunburn, that was one thing I forgot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Felice K., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd story view was incredible

If you are looking for an apartment in the quiet part of Siesta key this is your place. The 2 bedrooms with the living areas are quite comfortable. The view is beautiful. The apartment is dated but all is in working condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dated but spacious and clean

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable apartment with a fantastic view!

We loved sitting on the balcony watching the sunrise and the osprey nesting not far away. We saw dolphins one evening and enjoyed exploring in the kayaks. There is a Breeze Trolley stop 2 blocks away, allowing us to visit several beaches on the key easily. We highly recommend this VRBO stay and hope to bisit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kassidy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Choice!

Absolutely loves our stay at this lovely condo. The deck overlooks the water and we saw manatees, dolphins and many birds. The location was perfect for us because it was on the quiet end and out of all the beaches we visited, Turtle Beach was our favorite. Bonus points because we could walk there. Brunch was fabulous at Turtles on the Bay, directly across from the beach. Can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Vacation House

We enjoyed our stay. We were close to the beaches and wonderful restaurants. The amazing view of the water was perfect. We saw dolphins everyday. The kayaks and paddle boards we so much fun. We had everything we needed for the beach. We would defiantly stay here again. The house could use some more beach towels but that is not a big deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feels like a comfortable home

We loved the location of this property. It was equipped with everything you need and may have forgotten to bring. Loved the lagoon side with dolphins daily. Walking distance to Turtle Beach, great path for walkers/runners and bikers along the road. It was a great gem of a find on VRBO!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Barbara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stinky sink arrival

The actual property was nice and we eventually enjoyed it however,,,,, when we arrived the cleaning lady was just leaving and she told us the kitchen sink was backed up. She say the owner had someone coming out in the morning. We just opened the window above the sink so the place would smell better. We closed the bedroom doors so we could sleep with out the stink. The next day we were told that the plumber was a no show and the earliest the next plumber could come out was the next day. We were supposed to be ok with a stinky kitchen with no running water for 2 1/2 days? I called 2 different plumbers and the first couldn’t come out and the second said no problem he’d come out and fix it. I told the owner which company could do it and they set it up with them. Was it my responsibility to contact a plumber to have them fix the problem? No
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Except Rest and relaxation spot

Property is in a quiet area. Views of the bay are beautiful and as promised a great place to see dolphins. Everything that was needed was available and owner was very responsive to any questions. Perfect place to paddle board and kayak around the bay or over to the beach for a little beach time. Kitchen was quite large, bedrooms were small and dated, but very clean and neat. Enjoyed our time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simple oasis

We've stayed here on 3 separate occasions, and every time the experience is just right for us. For the price, this location can't be beat for access to Turtle Beach and the Siesta Breeze Trolly. Situated on the south side of the island, this spot is nice and quiet despite being part of a 4 Plex unit. The condo is perfect if you need a convenient place to rest your head and have a little down time between the beach and other activities. Although it's not new or very spacious, we were comfortable as a family of 4 and you're provided all the necessities for your trip; towels, cookware, beach chairs...and there are kayaks, bikes, and fishing poles. The view and access to the lagoon is a plus ...and if you're lucky, you can spot manatees or dolphins in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This upstairs cottage with a great view of sunrise was very clean and comfortable. We did have to wash the sliders because they were all spotted and we wanted to see the view when inside, all utilities worked and there was adequate hot water for the two of us to shower. The bath could be updated with an exhaust fan although the large window above the bath did open. The back yard could use some TLC to make it easier to get the kayak and paddle boards out to the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place but some plumbing issues

Sewer gas issues emanating from the 1/2 bath. Property management was responsive. After a reoccurrence we kept the room closed off. Other than that … wonderful stay. I think I could live on the balcony, wonderful views, very peaceful. Kayaks a real treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded expectations

The unit was perfect for our family of four. Building was older but the level of cleanliness was EXCEPTIONAL and the unit was well appointed with everything we needed for our stay. Bedrooms were small but the kitchen and living areas were spacious for a unit this size. The half bath connected to the queen room was a welcome surprise so my husband and I only needed to share the main bathroom with our two teenagers when we needed a shower. We loved the location- amazing views from the balcony and a short walk to turtle beach. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Bay view

This place had everything! We used the kayaks and bikes. Plenty of spices and oils for cooking so no need to buy more. Shampoo and Conditioner provided. There is sunscreen and aloe too. Beach towels, beach chairs and umbrellas. Very Quiet! Very roomy. Close to beach- walk there. Trolly will take you to town for anything else. We loved it and will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kandy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Away from bustle and hustle

This was exactly as described in the listing. Perfect location to get away from busy downtown and have your own peace and quiet. Balcony and patio were perfect and views of sunrise and moon on water were beautiful. Only downfall is right nextdoor to restaurant with evening service only. People on their patio until 1030pm and could hear their conversations. Plus smell of food. But this wouldn't stop us from staying there again. Our code did not work upon late arrival, but host gave us 3 contact #'s and last contact helped us get in. Host corrected code promptly the next day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIANE F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view and location

The apartment has a wonderful view of Little Sarasota Bay with an Osprey nest right there in the water. We enjoyed watching all the birds fish. We didn't use the kayaks, although there were 2 to use as going off the dock would have been difficult for us as there was no kayak launch. The kitchen was stocked well with all the basics. The beds were comfortable and the AC worked well. The decor is eclectic and could use some updating. There is a very cool display case with fossils, stones and shells from around the world.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Debbie Yoder

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English