As an owner at Harbor Towers Yacht and Racquet Club, I can confidently say this is one of the best…read morecommunities on Siesta Key. The location is unbeatable--just a short walk to the world-famous Siesta Key Beach, and close to all the restaurants and shops in the village. The amenities are what truly set Harbor Towers apart: two heated pools, Har-Tru tennis courts, a fully equipped fitness center, a marina on the intracoastal, and beautifully landscaped grounds. One of my favorite things to do is sit by the seawall in the early morning, enjoy the peaceful sunrise, and watch for dolphins--it's the perfect way to start the day. The community is welcoming, well-managed, and continues to improve each year. Whether you're here part-time or full-time, Harbor Towers feels like home. I'm proud to be part of it and always happy to share this special place with family and friends.

We were looking for a winter escape so through Airbnb I booked a place at this condo building. In…read morethe future I would likely go direct to book at one of the hundred of rentable accommodations in Siesta Key since I think that may save a few $. The resort itself is nicely laid out and the best part is it is about a half hour walk to the fabulous Siesta Beach and about a 1.5 mile walk to the village (or you can take the trolley). So the location is very good. The pool area is very nice as is the lounging space by the intercoastal - a great place to watch the boat traffic. They have clay tennis courts which I am sure are a plus with tennis players but worthless for pickle ball players. We only got into a few units but the views really vary from those that face east and south having a view to the pool or the intercoastal and all of the rest, especially the lower floors, looking to parking lots or the very busy main drag. I guess if you are on a high enough floor looking west or north you might see the Gulf. We were lucky to have a great view of the pool even from the east facing 2nd floor unit we rented for two weeks. Each unit is different so I cannot comment on what you might get as far as decor/features.

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.

Enjoyed a quick one night stay and thought it was super comfortable. The room was clean and quiet…read moreand had a different layout than the Embassy's I was used to. Each evening they have a social with snacks and drinks included, as well as breakfast included. The charges at this place make it kind of expensive but luckily it was just what I needed for one night. The resort charge covered 2/3 of the dinner I ordered at the bar

First walking through the door it was so elegant and spacious. They had multiple televisions for…read moresports, weather and entertainment. The dinner last call was until 9:45pm which was awesome because we had just came back from Anna Marie Island which worked up an appetite. We ordered crab cakes for appetizers but I think due to it being so late the gentleman forgot the order which was fine so we ordered a Peach Margarita which was quite well but just request for lite ice. The shrimp was large and decorated on the top of the linguine noodles. Now it does a red pepper flakes all through it even though it's not mentioned on the menu. The noodles could have been cooked a little tad more but it was delicious through it all. The waiter was very busy but still took time to come and check on us from time to time. The hotel itself was miraculous located downtown area. You can see the water which is right across the street but because of us having a Penthouse the view and seeing the sunset made it more elegant than ever. If you're in this area and need somewhere to stay I definitely recommend this hotel. You will fall in love with all the amenities on the 8th floor. The pool makes you want to take a photo shoot in it while the water looks like it's going over the rooftop.

From the beginning to the end of our stay was perfect I believe this place to be family owned…read moreeveryone there was wonderful to me and my husband! The maid survives was excellent. The property is an oasis . We enjoyed it so much.

I had an enjoyable extended stay here. Comparable experience as other hotels in the area I…read morefrequent, such as the Art Ovation or Westin. This is 1/3 of the cost so I'd say it's a good value. Also feels like a family owned type of deal which was nice to see. I didn't spend a lot of time in the common areas, so cannot comment much on the state of the pool or tiki bar other than that they looked well kept. On fri/sat nights there was a solid crowd using both. I was able to find some secluded areas with hammocks and fire pits, which I appreciated. My room had a spacious and fenced back yard with multiple tables and an umbrella. There is smoking allowed in the yards and a few times I could smell my neighbors cigarettes while outside. Not a huge deal. Stove, kitchen sink, microwave, mini fridge, and tv in my unit as well. Lots of utensils and plates in the cabinets. Only takeaways I could note that keep my review from being a perfect 5 stars - the parking situation is rough. The front lot was always full due to how small it is. The back lot is unpaved and shared with the public tiki bar. Tight lanes and cramped spaces that are flooded with drunk people leaving at night since they aren't staying at the hotel. I didn't feel my car was very safe from scratches/bumps on weekend nights. Also the unpaved lot kicked up lots of dust onto my luggage and shoes, which ended up all over the inside of my car. It's gravelly mud as well so it's stuck to my seats and floor mats. Probably was worse than usual since i was loading my luggage after a night of rain. That being said, the parking was free. So take this relatively menial issue as you will.

Our stay started off great. Amazing location just feet away from the beach and a short walk to the…read morevillage we could not have asked for a better location. Then on the 4th night of our stay we got in late and encountered cockroach in the toilet. When we looked around the bathroom we saw several more. They were small but there we several visible. We didn't sleep well at all but had to stay in the room. When we got u a couple hours later we saw a large cockroach just above the toilet paper holder on the side of the sink vanity. We called Vacasa right then and explained the situation and sent the representative pictures to substantiate our issues. He was helpful and told us the local property manager would be contacting us. We packed our belongings as quickly as possible and reserved a hotel room in Sarasota. Our last full day of vacation was a bust. The local agent could not be reached for several hours. When she did call around 11:30 am she told us she saw no evidence of cockroaches she told us that the picture of the large cockroach in the bathroom didn't look like anywhere in the unit. We told her the location of the other cockroaches and she continued to tell us she could find none at all. She told us the room is rented continuously and they never experienced cockroaches prior to this. She continued to state that she could find none. We felt as if she implied we were lying. She didn't use the word lie or liar but it felt implied. We felt very insulted. We have been visiting Siesta Key the same week for several years and we always stayed at the same place. This time we tried a new place and now we regret that we didn't stay where we had in the past. we had an a legitimate issue and it was handled poorly by the local Vacasa property agent. She is crediting us for the last day but she still insulted us by the implication that we were lying. We won't use Vacasa again. We feel bad for the next guests to experience the cockroaches because it is only a matter of time before someone else sees the cockroaches as well. We stayed in cottage 4.

MY husband and I found this lil slice of heaven on a spur the moment drive to Siesta Key years ago…read more We've been going back ever since. Most recently we stayed in August for our family vacation and rented all 4 units. What a wonderful time! Located a stones throw away from the semi private beach & within walking distance to anything and everything you need in the village. You absolutely cannot beat the location! Especially with children. Its so easy taking them to and from the beach especially when a bathroom break is needed or something forgotten. The units are all decorated with a beachy vibe, well maintained and clean. The pool, grilling area, outdoor shower and laundry is great,and management is very attentive and accomodating.

Here for the first time. I'll start off by saying it was an overall great experience. The…read morereceptionist was friendly and helpful, and the hotel itself is nicely decorated with plenty of lobby space to sit and relax. I especially loved the built-in waterfall windows, though I wish they extended all the way up! The elevators don't require a room key, which is convenient. I stayed in a spacious suite with a neat view of SRQ landing strip. The suite included a sofa mattress, fridge, and microwave; I'm not sure if the regular rooms have a fridge or microwave. My kids had a blast in the indoor pool and hot tub. There are also outdoor poolside chairs available. I ordered chicken tenders with fries, and the food arrived hot and fresh. The kids enjoyed it and finished it all. The gym is conveniently located right next to the pool. I'll close it was this was a comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable visit!

This is fraud, a serious safety breach, and a complete violation of privacy…read more I booked through Expedia/Hotwire and stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport -- and while I was in the shower, with the door LOCKED, a man entered my room anyway. I screamed "NO" and he still walked in. This is beyond unacceptable -- this is dangerous. I immediately demanded to leave and was told I would receive a full refund. I didn't even stay 30 minutes. Then comes the worst part: The manager promised me a refund again and again and again -- every time sending me a "confirmation". Every single time, it was a fake receipt. David sent me a fake refund receipt. A week later -- he sent another fake receipt. Again -- promises, again -- lies. This is not "bad service". This is intentional deception and fraud. Between a stranger entering my locked room while I was naked in the shower, and a representative repeatedly sending fake documents and false confirmations -- this company has completely failed on every level: safety, honesty, and basic human decency. I expect an immediate real refund, not another fake email and a full investigation into this incident. Stay away.

The location is incredible and only 90 seconds from the beach. The amenities in the Blue Idyll…read moreGetaway Studio were pretty good, boasting a fully functioning kitchen and a small back patio with grill, table and beach accessories. However, the ceiling was not aesthetically pleasing and appeared in poor repair. It was great to have a king size bed, however, it was so soft and flimsy that my husband and I had a pretty terrible time sleeping and ended up in quite a bit of back pain. Some of the windows were missing screens, so we couldn't open them without worrying about letting in the bugs and lizards, even though the weather was beautiful outside. The hot water ran out within approximately five minutes every time we tried to take a shower-- which we tried at various times of the day and night. The bathroom window was broken which made it very inconvenient since there was not a ceiling exhaust fan. For nearly $2000 for one week, we expected at minimum a comfortable bed and enough hot water for both of us to take a shower. We may come back to Anna Maria Island again someday, but we will definitely stay somewhere else. We looked up the property next-door, and it was fully renovated with its own heated pool, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms, large common areas, pool table and more for only $1000 more.

4th rental home My husband and I have stayed at on AMI. They all have pros and cons but this one…read morehas been ultimately a horrid experience. First off the sheets were really dirty upon arrival, cruddy, hairy, ear wax particles, bodily fluid stains, greasy comforter, and even a variety of bugs...the worst. Two of the main beds of a 4 bedroom home we couldn't utilize until the following night. The linen company came out and fixed it the next day so I was pleased with that, however then the bug problem. Two large different kinds of roaches inside (Has me worrying I need to fumigate my luggage before I go back home) and first time I've ever been bit up so bad on this island. Love bugs a nuisance, but there are millipedes, mosquitos, small silver bugs and bug bait in the utensil drawer. I know the other properties we stayed at sprayed regularly so we never experienced this before. Additionally we came from almost a week in Orlando with no big problems whatsoever or bites- this isn't just typical buggy Florida. There were ant hills all over the patio near pool my husband tried to wash away. The layout is perfect for us and has mostly positives, but the negatives are killing a trip we've been looking forward to for a long time. The dishes in the cabinets were dirty upon arrival, the rental company left us a gift of paper towels and dishwasher soap (how ironic) to wash the dishes someone else dirtied. There were towels in the dryer that again I had to fold and put away. Now I'm washing pillowcases I smashed bugs on. The curtains in the master shower are moldy. The floors were dirty upon arrival also, someone else's q tips on bathroom floor, rug by bed had not been vacuumed. Now the worst part is nobody has come to clean the pool. The pool is cloudy and dirty with lots of bugs and a nasty film floating on top. The rental company says it's cleaned every Thursday so that means we began with a dirty pool from other folks and it's just not even usable anymore. I'm pregnant and will not put my 4 year old in that pool. Other homes we booked have the pool cleaned twice a week and never had any issues with dirty pools. At first my husband and I loved the layout without knowing what our stay would entail and thought we'd want to come back again not anticipating these deal breakers, and we noticed the new management company jacked the rates up several hundred dollars prob to pay for their call center in Seattle. The Owner has not been able to solve these large issues quickly- they are too busy trying to find cheaper pest companies while we have to worry about killing mosquitos and cockroaches in or beds tonight and can't use the pool we payed for a week of. The other homes we have rented left instructions and helpful info, the days to expect the pool cleaner, how to turn on hot tub, etc., they left nothing, but just informed half way through our stay it's on some portal. We are so bummed! I wouldn't book another home with the management company as I would prefer a company that has an arrangement when something like this goes wrong they have an agreement with the owner to fix it under a certain amount without question! Anyone who is debating prices while someone's vacation is ruined is pretty awful.

My favorite house on Anna Maria Island! I have been coming to AMI for the past 10 years and I just…read morestayed at the Pineapple Cottage. The home is beautiful, luxurious and so comfortable and clean! I was lucky to meet the owners Luke and Lisa, they are the nicest people and take a lot of Pride in their home. They happened to be walking by while I was staying, they are so warm and welcoming and told us some great spots to check out on the island. I know they recently changed management companies so that is probably why Amanda D had such a bad time. I had a completely different positive experience! I have heard many negative reviews about Vacasa (who was the prior management company) we booked through Salty Mermaid Real Estate, which is a small boutique office on Anna Maria Island. It is best to stick with the small boutique companies instead of large corporations, that way you get personalized local service. Amanda D's description is in no way shape or form what I experienced. We found our perfect place, Its a dream! Its spotless, a lot of attention to detail, Centralized location to everything on the north end of the island. Definitely would recommend staying here