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1100 sq. ft. *Calendar month rentals only*
July- December (six-month lease) - $3900 per month plus utilities
July- October (four-month lease) - $3500 per month plus utilities
December - $6900 per month plus utilities
January, February, and March- $9800 per month plus utilities
April and May - $7900 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/landlord) since 2001.
About Tropical Hideaway:
Situated in the quiet and welcoming neighborhood of Palm Island, the heart of Siesta Key. This beautifully private bungalow sits back from the street and is set in gorgeously secluded tropical gardens. The fabulous surprise of a two-story massive flagstone lanai is awaiting behind the zen gate. This home is comfortable and is made for entertaining from its open floor plan in the main living area to the outside summer kitchen and dining area under the covered porch with leads onto the lanai.
The master bedroom has a king-sized bed, recliner, TV, and walk-in closet for ample storage. The second bedroom has a queen-sized bed and closet. There is a laundry room with a washer and dryer and a pantry with plenty of storage. The powder room is located off of the kitchen.
This property has all the amenities; new HVAC, microwave oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, oven with stovetop, tub/shower, tile throughout, and ceiling fans. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 01 - May 31 2025 | $4,900 | 30 nights | |||
May 01 - May 31 2025 | $7,900 | 30 nights | |||
Jun 01 - Oct 31 2025 | $3,900 | 30 nights | |||
Nov 01 - Nov 30 2025 | $6,900 | 30 nights | |||
Dec 01 - Dec 31 2025 | $7,900 | 30 nights |
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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 May 23, 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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