About this rental
Our vacation home is just steps away from the #1 rated beach in the USA - Siesta Key beach. It is unit B07 in the Casa Blanca resort located on the GULFSIDE (or Beach side) of the island.
It is a comfortable villa with a master bedroom, guest bedroom, living room, kitchen with dining area, and a bath and a half. In 2017, it was completely renovated with a brand new kitchen (with new cabinets, granite countertop and appliances), new bathrooms (with new vanities, toilets and shower), new porcelain flooring, new windows and blinds, new doors and new wall finishing/painting in all rooms. The master bedroom has a king-size bed while the guest bedroom has two twin beds. There is a queen-size sofa bed in the living room if you wish to accommodate as many as 6 people. Even if there are only two of you, our unit provides more space than a one bedroom unit and you'll find the extra half bath a nice convenience. There is also a newly-installed hot/cold shower on the outside of the unit. Our lanai has a table and four chairs and provides a very comfortable "outdoor" option for eating meals or just relaxing.
We have 3 TVs, a DVD player and our own personal WiFi that is available for our guests at no extra charge.
Our villa sits midway between the beach and the pool within our complex, providing nice options with a very short walk. There are lounge chairs available for use free of charge at both the beach and the pool. You can't find a nicer beach in the U.S.
Unique Benefits
We fell in love with our vacation home primarily due to the location. Close proximity to Siesta Key Beach was the key selling point for us. In the meantime, we have made our villa very comfortable and went through a full renovation in 2017 to fit our own tastes and to help attract tenants.
Why Kids Love It
We don't know any kids who don't like building sand castles on the beach or wading and swimming in the warm Gulf water. The pool at the Casa Blanca is also great fun for kids.
Area Information
Siesta Key beach itself has a powdery white sand that never gets hot. It is like walking on powdered sugar.
There are many things to do in and around Siesta Key including: snorkling, parasailing, golf, bike riding, jet skis, kayaking. Rentals of equipment are readily available at various locations on the key.
Siesta Key Village is just a short drive north of our villa and has many restaurants and shops. One of our favorite restaurants is "The Hub".
Crescent Village is just south of Stickney Point Road on Siesta Key and also includes restaurants and shopping. Captain Curt's is a local favorite. Farther south in Siesta Key is Turtle's Restaurant which has a nice dining deck overlooking the Intercoastal.
Normally, getting around by car is the best way to go. However, it can be very difficult to find a parking spot in Siesta Village. There is a free shuttle service that goes up and down Siesta Key that you may want to try. The only cost is a driver tip. More details are available in the office.
We are only 20 minutes from downtown Sarasota, Lido Key and St. Armand's Circle and an hour from Tampa. Also, just 2 hours from Disney World and Universal theme parks!
Attractions Within Walking Distance
The beach is what it's all about on Siesta Key. Many people enjoy swimming, relaxing in lounge chairs, or just walking along the 2 to 3 mile long beach. Our villa is conveniently located between the beach and the heated outdoor pool so you have two swimming options. It's 200 steps to the beach or 100 steps to the pool in the opposite direction.
Favorite Places To Eat
Turtles
The Hub
The Cottage
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant and Oyster Bar
Walt's Fish Market
Captain Curt's
Columbia Restaurant at St. Armand's Circle
Toasted Mango Cafe
Clayton's Siesta Grille
The Lobster Pot
Venezia Italian Restaurant at St. Armand's Circle
Amenities
Other Vacation Rental Amenities
Normally, getting around by car is the best way to go. However, it can be very difficult to find a parking spot in Siesta Village. There is a free shuttle service that goes up and down Siesta Key that you may want to try. The only cost is a driver tip. More details are available in the office.
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Rates
| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 16 2023 - Apr 30 2024 | $268 | $268 | $1,876 | 7 nights | |
Mar 01 - Apr 30 2024 | $332 | $332 | $2,324 | 7 nights | |
May 01 - Jun 15 2024 | $243 | $243 | $1,701 | 5 nights | |
Jun 16 - Aug 15 2024 | $338 | $338 | $2,366 | 5 nights | |
Aug 16 - Dec 15 2024 | $208 | $208 | $1,456 | 5 nights |
Fees:
Housekeeping fee: $130
Tax Rate: 13%
Notes:
A processing fee of 4% is applied to the total rental amount, including tax and cleaning fee.
All reservations are handled by the office at the Casa Blanca. The phone number there is available upon request. Make sure you ask for unit B-7. At check-in, keys will be provided at the office. If the office is closed at time of check-in, you will be provided a code to obtain the keys from a lockbox. The office is open from 9 AM to 5PM Monday through Saturday and from 10AM to 4PM on Sunday.
Availability
Last updated on April 23, 2024
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Hosted by Tom and Diane Kingston
Member since 2018
Year Purchased: 2003
About the owner: I recently retired as the CFO of a dental manufacturing and distribution company, where I worked for 24 years. My wife Diane recently retired from the University of Buffalo, where she worked for many years in the Campus Living department. We are the parents of three children, all married, and grandparents of seven grandchildren. We both grew up in the Buffalo area and currently live in Williamsville, NY, a suburb of Buffalo.
Why this property? We chose to purchase a villa in 2003 after spending many years renting other units on Siesta Key. It was really all about location - being close to the beach was very important in our decision. The one we now own (B-7) is in a very nice resort on the island (The Casa Blanca) and the unit itself is strategically and conveniently located between the beach and the pool, just steps from both.
Links to more information:
CLICK HERE - This "Kingston Villa" site gives you access to direct online booking.
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Reviews
Paul B.Our Casa Blanca experience
This was our second vacation in as many years at Casa Blanca. Both times we selected the same unit number and both times we were simply delighted with the experience. Everything exceeded our expectations. It was very clean and attractive inside and out. We feel Casa Blanca is a very underrated location and now a personal favorite.
Stayed: November 2023 Submitted: December 07, 2023
Stacey J.Wonderful!
This was our first stay in the area. The location of B07 was perfect for the pool, beach and walking to dinner or shops. The unit itself was nicely decorated. The bed was comfortable. Had most items you would need for a stay. We will definitely be back. The rec room had books, piano, pool table and ping pong. The guards were nice and check in was easy. This was a quiet location. Very family friendly. It was about 1/2 mile walk to Siesta Beach but Crescent Beach was Wonderful!! Hosts were available to answer our questions before our stay. If you are looking for Spring Break Party atmosphere, I suggest you look somewhere else. This was a very nice relaxing, peaceful but fun vacation.
Stayed: June 2023 Submitted: June 12, 2023
Owner response
Stacey, Thank you for your "wonderful" review. It's greatly appreciated and we hope it encourages others to book our villa for a "very nice, relaxing, peaceful but fun vacation."
Sally P.Wonderful!
Our villa was perfect! There was anything and everything that we needed for our week long trip. Loved being so close to the beautiful Siesta Key beach.
Stayed: December 2020 Submitted: December 06, 2020
Owner response
Sally, We are so glad everything worked out so well for you and we appreciate the great review. Comments like yours confirm that the renovations we made to our villa were well worth it. Thank you, Tom and Diane
Delneasa E.A great vacation.
We absolutely loved the villa, very clean and nice. The owners responded almost immediately to my inquiry and were very nice and patient as this was my first time renting a villa and going on vacation. We Loved the distance to the beach and pool, both were very close. The beach is beautiful with white powdered sand. We seen dolphins from the beach (very close) on a daily basis. The villa also had an outside shower, screened in porch and WiFi. It was the perfect size. We received great service from Casablanca staff. Lou was very helpful pointing us in the direction of places to visit since it was our first vacation. Without him we would have been lost. The workers go up and beyond and are very kind. We loved it here and are so happy we chose this place. Highly recommend.
Stayed: November 2020 Submitted: November 20, 2020
Owner response
Thank you, Delneasa, for taking time to write such a wonderful review. We were glad to hear how much you enjoyed your stay in our villa, especially during the current pandemic. Hopefully others who are hesitant to go on vacation to Siesta Key will read your review and decide to go. The Casa Blanca has a great cleaning crew that does their best to keep all guests as safe as possible. Hope you come back! Thanks again, Tom and Diane
Louise R.Great stay
Loved everything about condo.. met some nice people there... definitely will want to return... very clean, comfortable, people are wonderful
Stayed: December 2019 Submitted: February 03, 2020
Owner response
Louise, We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your one week stay at our villa in December. We're glad it worked out. It's a great time to be there. The Christmas decorations at Casa Blanca and at all the complexes up and down Midnight Pass Road are amazing. Thank you for the very nice review! Tom and Diane
Marilyn M.Great Villa Plan your next vacation
Myself and a longtime friend spent Jan 2020 vacationing on Siesta Key. Unit B07 speaks for itself. The photos truly give you the great pictures of the Villa, the amenities, and the beach. A very well maintained unit and property. The Villa owners and the property staff were all so accommodating, professional, and friendly. The area is filled with nice restaurants, water Activities, and ease for all shopping needs and desires. Great for couples, families and seniors. You will not be disappointed. I was so pleased I am looking to rent this specific unit again later in the year. Thank you, Marilyn Massey
Stayed: January 2020 Submitted: January 31, 2020
Owner response
Marilyn, We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay in our villa on Siesta Key and we appreciate the wonderful review. Hope to hear from you later this year. Best regards, Tom and Diane
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