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1100 sq. ft. *Calendar month rentals only*
**Last minute availability - JANUARY 2026 - $5900 per month plus utilities**
December - $6900 per month plus utilities
January - $8900 per month plus utilities
February and March- $9800 per month plus utilities
April and May - $7900 per month plus utilities
June through November - 6mo+ - $3000 per month plus utilities
50% deposit upon booking, balance 90 prior for monthly rentals.
Check the calendar for availability.
To make your stay more enjoyable for you and your pets we include bicycles, beach chairs, beach towels, and pet towels.
*13% resort tax (for less than 6-month stays), refundable pet deposit, final cleaning fee, and security deposits will apply.*
Includes pest control and weekly landscaping,
Bungalows are deep cleaned after every stay and impeccably cared for directly by Ali and Rich (owners/landlords) since 2001.
Tropical Hideaway – Your Private Oasis in Siesta Key
Escape to the serene beauty of Siesta Key with a stay at the Tropical Hideaway, a secluded 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath bungalow nestled in the heart of the tranquil Palm Island neighborhood. Just a short stroll from the pristine Siesta Key Beach and the lively Village, this charming retreat offers the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.
Charming and Comfortable Living
Step into a spacious open-concept living area adorned with tile flooring and ceiling fans, creating a cool and inviting atmosphere. The fully equipped kitchen boasts modern appliances, including a microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and oven with stovetop, making it ideal for preparing delicious meals.
️ Restful Bedrooms
The master bedroom features a plush king-sized bed, a reclining chair, a TV, and a generous walk-in closet. The second bedroom offers a cozy queen-sized bed and ample closet space, ensuring a restful night's sleep for all guests.
Outdoor Paradise
Unwind in the expansive two-story flagstone lanai, a hidden gem behind a zen gate, perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing. The covered porch houses an outdoor summer kitchen and dining area, seamlessly blending indoor comfort with outdoor living. An outdoor shower adds a touch of tropical luxury.
Pet-Friendly Retreat
Bring along your furry friends! Tropical Hideaway welcomes pets, ensuring that every member of your family can enjoy the vacation.
Modern Amenities
High-speed WiFi Internet
Washer and dryer for your convenience
New HVAC system for optimal comfort
Ceiling fans throughout
Prime Location
Located in a quiet, walkable, and pet-friendly neighborhood, you're never more than a short walk from the beach, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, or activities. Bicycles are provided so you can explore even more of the island. Renovated with a new kitchen in January 2025.
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Unique Benefits
The home is very secluded from the street. It feels like you're entering a tropical wonderland. The screened in lanai is especially unique to this home because it is so so big and spacious with gorgeous stone floors. It adds an amazing amount of living space.
Why Kids Love It
Its a quiet neighborhood so its safe for walking and bike riding. Its super close to the beach. It has an outdoor shower which is especially nice when bringing the little ones home from the beach. Kids love the massive lanai to play in bug free!
There is a fabulous playground for kids at the main beach. Its new and sand-themed.
Siesta Key has been voted to have the best beach in the USA which you can walk to in five minutes from our Blue Lagoon bungalow! Fun shopping and restaurants are only a ten minute walk away in Siesta Village. Historic downtown Sarasota is teaming with the arts - opera, ballet, performing arts center, dinner theatre, galleries, Ringling museum, Selby botanical gardens - and a multitude of restaurants is only 15 minutes away. For bikers we have an 11 mile bike trail that is close by. Golf courses abound! Fishing charters, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, and a lot more water sports are available right on Siesta Beach.
The famous Siesta Beach has been voted to have the whitest sand in the USA! Three times in a row!!! Your beach access has no parking so its just you and the neighbors there. It makes is very easy and relaxing to watch the kids since they aren't getting lost in a sea of people.
We have everything we need right in the village: post office, family drug store, market, liquor store, apparel stores, souvenirs, many kinds of restaurants with outdoor dining, bike/moped/kayak/paddle board rentals, farmers market on Sundays, ice cream parlors, donut stop, coffee shops, skateboard shop, shoe shop, jewelers, and a gym. I think the list goes on!
We have lots of favorites: The Sun Garden patio for breakfast, The Hub for lunch and Flavio's for dinner. But that's only ONE of our favorites. We have a whole list on our website: /favorites-1.html on our favorites page.
~There is a geocache hidden at the gazebo in the heart of the village. ~The fish that jump in the canals are Mullet. ~There are no alligators in the canals. They are only fresh water and ours is salt water. ~There is kayaking in mangrove tunnels on Lido Key (favorite thing to do!) ~The white beach sand never gets hot! It is made of 90% quarts and cannot retain the heat.~ The manatees love to come into the canals when its cold. Often we can see dolphins sanding right on the beach. ~You've got to watch for the "green flash" as the sun hits the horizon. I've only seen it once! ~There are great Happy Hour specials at The Cottage restaurant in the village. ~You can rent a boat and explore the canals and deserted islands in the intercostal and water ski around skiers island ~ There is a yoga class on the beach.
Located in quaint Palm Island Neighborhood, Just a 5 min walk to famous white sand Siesta Beach and 10 min walk to Siesta Village
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| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 01 - Dec 31 2025 | $1,500 | 14 nights | |||
Jan 01 - Jan 31 2026 | $5,900 | 30 nights | |||
Feb 01 - Feb 28 2026 | $9,800 | 27 nights | |||
Mar 01 - Mar 31 2026 | $9,800 | 30 nights | |||
Apr 01 - Apr 30 2026 | $7,900 | 29 nights |
Fees:
Notes:
Details:
Reservations by the calendar month only.
50% deposit upon booking
balance due 90 days prior to arrival
13% tax (for 6 months or less)
Pets Welcome with a refundable Pet deposit
Plus utilities
Last updated on December 03, 2025
Lynn H.Perfect location to enjoy Siesta Key – wonderful hosts – stay here!
Choose this home for its fantastic location, hosts and amenities - easy walk to the beach or downtown Siesta Key, but feels miles away from the crowds in its tropical setting.The home was perfect for the two of us and occasional guests; we appreciated the fenced yard for our dog, and the lanai lent itself to morning coffee in the hot tub and relaxed evening meals. We traveled into Sarasota often and the short commute was seamless; returned home, quick walk and the beach was practically at our door.Wonderful hosts and setting - thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed: February 2020 Submitted: April 04, 2020
Host response
"Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely and complete review. We really appreciate it. We hope to have you back next year!"
BOB M.Tropical Hideaway
You can’t go wrong. House is in a quiet and safe neighborhood. The property itself is very zen like. Privacy! Very short walk to the non-crowed section of beautiful Siesta Key beach. The house is very well taken care of. Zero complaints during our 4 month stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed: January 2019 Submitted: April 04, 2019
Host response
"We enjoyed having you and Marsha stay at our TROPICAL HIDEAWAY COTTAGE for the winter and taking care of the cottage like it was your own. Ali & I hope to have you as our guests again. Thanks for posting your review! Ali & Rich"
John L.Love Tropical Hideaway
I love the Tropical Hideaway. I have been lucky enough to live here for 6 months! The fenced tropical landscaped property is perfect for my dog to explore outside (chase geckos). The Hideaway is shaded beautifully with Florida flowers and plants that keep it cooler. I thought because of this the house would be dark but inside it is quite the opposite. It is bright and open with a great skylight in the living area and a well lit kitchen. The kitchen has everything you need for long term rental. Dinning area is great for 6 settings. The bed rooms are both very nice. Master bed is comfy with large closet. Guest bedroom is set up with "work from home" modular desk unit with views out the front window into the garden. The back patio is big with a nice spa tub. Palm island is a really cool beach neighborhood away from the craziness but a 5 minute walk to it. Richard has been extremely accommodating for my move in, etc. The place was super clean when I moved in. It really is like home.
Stayed: July 2018 Submitted: August 14, 2018
Host response
"Hi John, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We really appreciate it so much. Glad you are enjoying your stay. We are happy to have you as our guest, and hope to see you again next year! Thanks, Ali and Rich Light"
Yes, the whole property is totally fenced in so it is perfect for our guests with pets.
We are only a five minute walk to beach access 10. It is one of the quietest parts of the beach because there isn't any parking at this access, so only those who can walk there who come to this part of the beach. We have beach chairs and bikes for you.
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