Garden Terrace - Studio Cottage -MONTHLY-Pet Friendly-Fully Furnished

Welcome to The Garden Terrace Studio Cottage
Welcome to The Garden Terrace Studio Cottage
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Welcome to The Garden Terrace Studio Cottage

About this rental

Studio (Sleeps 2)
300 sq. ft.  ·   Studio   ·  1 bathroom
  • Sleeps: 2
  • Bedrooms: Studio
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Property Type: Studio
  • Minimum Stay: 14 - 180 nights
  • Living Area: 300 sq. ft.

*Calendar month rentals only*

******SPECIAL - March and April 2024 - $200 per night plus utilities - 14 night minimum****

May - November (seven-month lease) - $1750 per month plus utilities
May - November (three-month lease) - $2500 per month plus utilities
December - $3900 per month plus utilities
January, February, & March- $5500 per month plus utilities
April - $4500 per month plus utilities

50% deposit upon booking, balance 90 before arrival.
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 Garden Terrace:
Situated in the quiet and welcoming neighborhood of Palm Island, the heart of Siesta Key, this Tommy Bahama-styled studio efficiency has fifteen-foot sliding glass doors looking into a private brick courtyard with flowered trellis and wrought iron patio furniture. Wood and tile floors, cypress beamed ceilings, kitchenette, full bathtub/shower, full-sized bed, love seat, and dining set. It is situated in the quiet neighborhood of Palm Island. It is a five-minute walk to the famous Siesta beach and ten minutes to the Siesta village. It has two bicycles and two beach chairs. All linens and towels and fully equipped kitchen items.

Pets are welcome with a refundable pet deposit.

Unique Benefits

We have bicycles and beach chairs and towels, so you don't need to pack anything! The neighborhood is extremely inviting and friendly. It has its own laundry area with an additional apartment sized fridge and freezer.

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.

There is a fabulous playground for kids at the main beach. Its new and sand-themed.

Area Information

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.

Attractions Within Walking Distance

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!

Favorite Places To Eat

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.

Inside Scoop

~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.

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Amenities

  • Beds
  • 1 Double Bed
Features
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach chairs
  • Bed linens provided
  • Bicycles
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Kitchenette
  • Lake view
  • Managed by owner
  • Non-smoking
  • Outdoor shower
  • Parking available
  • Patio or deck
  • Pets allowed
  • Porch
  • Towels provided
  • Water view
  • Wireless internet
Appliances
  • Cable / satellite TV
  • Ceiling fans
  • Coffee maker
  • DVD player
  • Dishes & utensils
  • Freezer
  • Iron and board
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Television
  • Toaster
  • Washer & Dryer
Nearby Activities
  • Aquarium
    (10 miles)
  • Beach
    (< 1 mile)
  • Bicycling
    (onsite)
  • Boating
    (3 miles)
  • Bowling
    (5 miles)
  • Canoeing
    (3 miles)
  • Children's Pool
    (7 miles)
  • Deep Sea Fishing
    (7 miles)
  • Fishing
    (3 miles)
  • Golf
    (5 miles)
  • Grocery Store
    (< 1 mile)
  • Gym/Fitness Center
    (1 mile)
  • Horseback Riding
    (14 miles)
  • Jet Skiing
    (3 miles)
  • Kayaking
    (3 miles)
  • Live Entertainment
    (< 1 mile)
  • Miniature Golf
    (7 miles)
  • Movie Theater
    (7 miles)
  • Ocean
    (< 1 mile)
  • Parasailing
    (3 miles)
  • Park
    (1 mile)
  • Playground
    (1 mile)
  • Sailing
    (3 miles)
  • Scuba Diving
    (3 miles)
  • Shopping Area
    (< 1 mile)
  • Snorkeling
    (< 1 mile)
  • Surfing
    (< 1 mile)
  • Tennis
    (1 mile)
  • Volleyball Court
    (1 mile)
  • Water Park
    (6 miles)
  • Water Skiing
    (3 miles)
  • Zoo
    (10 miles)

Other Vacation Rental Amenities

Located in quaint Palm Island Neighborhood, just a short walk to famous Siesta Beach and Siesta Village.

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property
Rental rates quoted in 
Rate PeriodNightlyWeekend NightWeeklyMonthlyMin Stay
Mar 01 - Mar 31 2024
$200 $4,900 14 nights
Apr 01 - Apr 30 2024
$200 $4,500 14 nights
May 01 - Nov 30 2024
$1,750 180 nights
Dec 01 - Dec 31 2024
$3,900 30 nights
Jan 01 - Jan 31 2025
$5,500 30 nights

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Fees:

Utilities per month: $250
Refundable Security Dep.: $500
Final Clean: $250
Refundable Pet Depsoit: $500

Tax Rate: 13%

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

Availability

Last updated March 28, 2024

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Map

Nearest Airport: Sarasota international airport - 12 miles
Nearest Bar: Blase Cafe - 0.8 miles
Nearest Beach: Siesta Key Beach access 10 - 0.3 miles
Nearest Golf: Village Green golf club - 7 miles
Nearest Theme Park: Bush Gardens - 60 miles
Nearest Restaurant: Blase Cafe - 0.8 miles

Hosted by Alison and Richard Light

Alison and Richard Light

Member since 2018

Year Purchased: 2002

About the owner: We are Ali, Rich and Chloe Jane Light. We moved to Siesta Key in 1997 and have never looked back. We absolutely love living here and sharing our paradise with our guests. We have been renting our six cosy bungalows since 1998. Ali is an artist and has drawn inspiration for colors and design of our bungalows from our travels to Hawaii, Ireland, and the British Virgin Islands. Rich was a custom design home builder and landlord for many years in the Philadelphia region, so together we have found the perfect match for having beach rentals.

Why this property? When we moved to Siesta Key in 1997 we knew that we wanted to be able to share this gorgeous area with others and having rentals seemed to be the perfect way.We started buying and restoring our Bungalows in 2000.

Links to more information:
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Guestbook comments from the host:

This is a wonderful place to stay for the summer, I was so sad when it came
time to leave. Every little detail has been thought of and the outside space was magical and great for my dog. Big bonus is the outdoor shower that I used most of the time. Also, so great you can ride the bikes to the beach or to the village. I met so many wonderful people during my time there. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.


Jan 2023

Such an amazing space. Your own private retreat with every convenience. The neighborhood is great and it's sooo close to everything. We had a great time! I highly recommend it and will be booking again :)


Mar 2018

Such an amazing space. Your own private retreat with every convenience. The neighborhood is great and it's sooo close to everything. We had a great time! I highly recommend it and will be booking again :)


Mar 2018

The Garden Terrace cottage is a little slice of Heaven on Siesta Key's perfect paradise: Palm Island. It has an awesome location just a very short walk to the beach and the Village, but is still quiet and peaceful. You can smell the sea air and hear the waves on most days. And the view of the stars is wide and lovely. It is very well equipped and all the space I needed. The large patio just makes the place. Sit outside among the birds and lush plants, and if it's too warm on a summer afternoon, you can still enjoy it through the wall of sliding glass doors. Great neighbors too. I miss it already!


Jan 2018

My daughter and I have never been to the area. The owners were very helpful by providing some excellent key 'must dos' for the short amount of time we were visiting. The bungalow was close to the village and the beach. The unit came furnished with bikes and beach chairs. We had a delightful time and would definitely visit again. When we showed up with a Publix run, Rich helpfully offered a back up fridge to supplement the small fridge in the unit. We had a fabulous time thanks to the owners, the close proximity to everything and the comfort of the bungalow. We would go back!


Jan 2018

Bobbi S.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:

Is there dedicated off street parking for the studio?

A:

Yes, there is one parking space dedicated to the studio. The studio is detached from the main house and has its own dedicated and private outdoor space from the main house.

Q:

How far is the walk to the beach?

A:

The walk is less than five minutes to our beach access 10. There is no parking at this access so its a very quiet part of the beach.

Q:

How far is the closest grocery store?

A:

We have a wonderful grocery store right in the village, which is less than a mile away. The large grocery store, Publix, are over both bridges, so about a 10 minute drive.

Photos

  • Welcome to The Garden Terrace Studio Cottage
    Welcome to The Garden Terrace Studio Cottage
  • Comfortable open studio layout
    Comfortable open studio layout
  • Full-sized bed
    Full-sized bed
  • The north bridge over to Siesta Key's island paradise
    The north bridge over to Siesta Key's island paradise
  • Large 15ft sliding doors overlooking private brick patio
    Large 15ft sliding doors overlooking private brick patio
  • Kitchenette has large toaster oven, microwave, two-top burner, fridge/freezer.
    Kitchenette has large toaster oven, microwave, two-top burner, fridge/freezer.
  • Welcome to Garden Terrace - your private patio
    Welcome to Garden Terrace - your private patio
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  • A comfortable place to have coffee and dinner.
    A comfortable place to have coffee and dinner.
  • Garden Terrace - Studio Cottage -MONTHLY-Pet Friendly-Fully Furnished #10
  • Kitchenette has all the dishes, pots & pans, & ktichenware that you'll need.
    Kitchenette has all the dishes, pots & pans, & ktichenware that you'll need.
  • Bathroom has a tub/shower combination.
    Bathroom has a tub/shower combination.
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  • Find us on Instagram #siestabungalows
    Find us on Instagram #siestabungalows
  • Entryway. Off street parking for one car.
    Entryway. Off street parking for one car.
  • Your private outdoor brick patio living space.
    Your private outdoor brick patio living space.
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  • Full-sized bed has under-bed storage.
    Full-sized bed has under-bed storage.
  • Garden Terrace - Studio Cottage -MONTHLY-Pet Friendly-Fully Furnished #19
  • Tub/shower combination.
    Tub/shower combination.
  • Personal outdoor shower
    Personal outdoor shower
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  • Garden Terrace - Studio Cottage -MONTHLY-Pet Friendly-Fully Furnished #23
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  • Garden Terrace - Studio Cottage -MONTHLY-Pet Friendly-Fully Furnished #26
  • Beach access 10 - your walkway to the beach. Its a quiet part of the beach.
    Beach access 10 - your walkway to the beach. Its a quiet part of the beach.
  • 5 min walk to famous beach
    5 min walk to famous beach
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  • Main Siesta Beach and pavilion
    Main Siesta Beach and pavilion
  • Crystal clear water with soft white sand
    Crystal clear water with soft white sand
  • Siesta Village - lots of shopping, dining and entertainment, 10 min walk
    Siesta Village - lots of shopping, dining and entertainment, 10 min walk
  • Main beach area with volley ball courts
    Main beach area with volley ball courts
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  • Siesta Village 10 Min walk
    Siesta Village 10 Min walk
  • The Cottage restaurant in Siesta Village
    The Cottage restaurant in Siesta Village
  • Sand fun on the beach - every November we have a sand building competition
    Sand fun on the beach - every November we have a sand building competition
  • The Hub Grill in Siesta Village
    The Hub Grill in Siesta Village
  • Entryway welcoming you back to your private retreat.
    Entryway welcoming you back to your private retreat.
  • Your outside Garden
    Your outside Garden
  • Outdoor shower with hot and cold water - rinse off the beach sand here.
    Outdoor shower with hot and cold water - rinse off the beach sand here.
  • Fun colors of Florida
    Fun colors of Florida
  • private brick patio
    private brick patio
  • Your private washer and dryer and additional fridge/freezer in cottage.
    Your private washer and dryer and additional fridge/freezer in cottage.
  • Located in Quaint Palm Island neighborhood
    Located in Quaint Palm Island neighborhood
  • 4 public tennis courts at the main beach access
    4 public tennis courts at the main beach access
  • 4 public tennis courts at the main beach access
    4 public tennis courts at the main beach access

Reviews

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Garden Terrace

Fantastic location and great (very responsive) hosts! We will be back at some point for sure- thanks!

Stayed: Submitted: March 01, 2024

Owner response

We enjoyed have you stay at our garden terrace cottage And are looking forward having you back in the future Happy travels Rich and Ali

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Siesta Dream

My husband and I stayed at the garden Terrace studio. We loved our ultra clean, cozy & romantic little bungalow. It was perfect for us and our little 6 pound Chihuahua! Rich was so accessible, personable and happy to do anything in His power to make your vacation special. He really cares about his renters! We had so much fun with close proximity to the beach and the Village. Ali is also accessible and will help in anyway. We can’t wait to return!!!

Stayed: Submitted: April 08, 2022

Owner response

Tari, Thank you so very much for taking the time to help our future guests to know what it is like to stay with us. We really appreciate it! We hope to see you on Siesta soon! Ali and Rich

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Excellent location

I stayed in the small, but perfect sized for me, cottage behind one of the other rentals. Rich met me to check in and go over the details of the property. Very nice family of three, easy to reach by any method, they live around the corner.I've been visiting Siesta Key for over 25 years and have lived in Sarasota a few times.Yes I would stay here againPros -location, proximity to beach and village -outside shower -easy maintenance -privacy -laundry -spare bikes -location, the beach is literally a short walk or speedy bike ride of a minute or two -location -location, if that wasn't already clear -and I'll repeat outside shower again -full wall of sliders, almost like you're outside -private courtyard -you're on palm island which is quiet and residentialFacts -kitchen is small, but does have 2 burners, and additional refrigerator/freezer space in laundry room -this is a one room cottage, if you're traveling with another person you should be close (there is a divider/privacy screen, I did not use) -somewhat limited storage space if you tend to have a lot of baggage/stuff, I did not have an issue, there are also two under bed storage containers for use, plus another in the laundry room -if you like to cook and are used to a full kitchen, this has limited cooking area, but this is not a surprise, they've set it up well for the space available, there are also grills outside to use -if you have a dog the back yard is not fenced, was not a challenge for me, also easy to corral in the courtyard area -the guy doing the yard work comes through weekly including blowing off the courtyard, it's a loud surprise if you weren't anticipating, hopefully you're out enjoying the day anyway, for me I was working and on conference calls so had to scramble to close the sliders because of the noise

Stayed: Submitted: May 14, 2019

Owner response

Erica, Thanks for your review and we enjoyed having you as our guest at the cottage! We hope to have you as our guest again in the future. Ali & Rich Light

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Peace in Siesta Key

Pure happenstance brought me to the Garden Terrace studio of Ali & Rich Light. What a respite it is!! The bungalow itself was cozy inside. Sitting outside on the private patio was serene, spacious and decadent, as I am a city girl existing in limited space. The cottage is close to everything: the beach, Siesta Key Village, downtown Sarasota. Ali & Rich were only a text away, with timely responses to my myriad queries. Yes, I’m coming back again next year. Who wouldn’t with a Garden Terrace like this and a welcome bar none from my hosts Ali & Rich Light? See you there.

Stayed: Submitted: August 11, 2018

Owner response

Elfie, Thank you so very much for taking the time to write a lovely review. We really appreciate, and we are so happy to know that we will be seeing you again next year!! Yeah!!!Until then! Ali and Rich

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