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# Come live the simple life: Close to Siesta, Relaxing with sunroom, patio.
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Nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood near the world's best beach, Half Moon House offers an open floor plan with kitchen and dining area combined. A paver patio out back invites relaxation with palm trees framing the space for sunbathing or BBQs on the gas grill.
## Reviews
10
Exceptional
### Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41470 sq ft
## Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
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## About this property
### Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
### Come live the simple life: Close to Siesta, Relaxing with sunroom, patio.
Come live the simple life:
Not quite two miles from the Best Beach in the World, this lovely little home boasts an open floor plan with kitchen and dining area combined with a family room for easy and spacious living.
The 1140 square foot living space was built in 1963 in one of Sarasota's most convenient neighborhoods, Gulf Gate. The master bedroom features a queen size bed, dual night stands, dresser and Smart TV. The second bedroom offers one twin and one full bed. A shared bath features a frolicking beach theme with a tub/shower combo. The second bathroom offers a stall shower and new washer and dryer. A new dishwasher, coffee maker, waffle maker and stainless kettle round out the well appointed kitchen.
The paver patio out back is framed with Areca and Adonidia palms and offers time in the sun or tend to your BBQ on the gas grill. Dine out on the patio table and enjoy the breezes through the privacy palms.
A single car port provides shelter for your vehicle.
Walk or enjoy the beach cruisers into the Gulf Gate area restaurants, bars and shops, and continue on another easy mile to Siesta Key over the South Bridge. A quiet, tucked away residential neighborhood that is amazingly close to the best that Sarasota has to offer. Discounts available for 30 day plus bookings.
This home is set up exclusively for VRBO. You will not be tangling yourself up in any one else's possessions. We've all been there, and it can be a little weird. The Half Moon House is a simple solution to your Sarasota holiday needs and operated with your comfort and convenience as our first priority.
Please note!!! If you would like to reserve the Half Moon House for longer than 4 weeks, please send us an inquiry first. VRBO does not allow for a maximum booking feature, but we need to communicate with you prior to booking extended stays. Thank you!!!
While our home is clean, convenient and safe, please not that it is an older home. We always price fairly to reflect. Please see our nearly perfect five star reviews!
## Property amenities
### Beach
- Beach nearby
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
### Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
### Parking and transport
- Onsite parking options include a garage
### Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
### Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
### Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
### Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Stereo
- Video library
### Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Gas grill
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
### Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
### Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
### Pets
- No pets allowed
### Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
### Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
### Location highlights
- In a village
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- Near the bay
- Near the sea
### Things to do
- Bicycles
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
### Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
### General
- Bicycles
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,470 square feet
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## Policies
### Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
### Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
### Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
### Pets
Pets not allowed
### Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
### Events
No events allowed
### Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
## Important information
### You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
### Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
## About the area
Located in Gulf Gate Estates, a neighbourhood in Sarasota, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Siesta Key Beach and Crescent Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and St. Boniface Episcopal Church Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Sarasota travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota.dx602719)
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Sarasota, FL
### What's nearby
- Gulf Gate Golf Club
3 min walk \- 0.2 miles
- Nontando
12 min walk \- 0.7 miles
- Bowlero Gulf Gate
14 min walk \- 0.8 miles
- Gulf Gate Mall
16 min walk \- 0.9 miles
- Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
7 min drive \- 1.3 miles
### Getting around
- Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
23 min drive
### Restaurants
- Lovely Square
14 min walk
- Gateway Live
15 min walk
- Moondoggy’s Saloon
12 min walk
- Gulf Gate Food + Beer
14 min walk
- Taste of Hong Kong
13 min walk
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## Come live the simple life: Close to Siesta, Relaxing with sunroom, patio. Reviews
## Reviews
### Exceptional
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10 - Excellent
63
8 - Good
0
6 - Okay
2
4 - Poor
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2 - Terrible
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### 9.8
Cleanliness
### 10
Location
### 8.0
Property conditions & facilities
## Reviews
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Fred
13 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great host, lovely comfortable home. I will stay here again if available next time I am in Sarasota. Also, a great location in a great neighborhood....just plain GREAT!
##### Fred
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Lawrence R.
26 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great host. Super accommodating to what we needed. Spacious for our group of 4 adults. Quiet and well established neighborhood close to many things, such as Siesta Key and Detweiler’s Market. Beach towels, chairs, umbrella and cooler available for our use. Nice outdoor seating area and BBQ. Would definitely stay here again!
##### Lawrence R.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Kellie C.
27 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great all around!!
Clean… decorated very nice.. all the amenities you needed!
##### Kellie C.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Jenny G.
19 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Family visit
Very comfortable, clean, and well equipped. We enjoyed the front porch and back patio area.Good area to walk in. Felt very safe. Would stay there again. The host was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions or concerns.
##### Jenny G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Thomas Z.
2 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Very nice rental
The unit is very nicely furnished. The location is great and the neighborhood is beautiful. All necessary shopping is close.
##### Thomas Z.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Randy Y.
3 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Half Moon review
We very much enjoyed our stay at Half Moon. We were here for the month of February. The neighborhood is a quiet, well kept area. It is easy access to restaurants, stores, and Siesta Key. Half Moon has everything you need to enjoy your stay. This is the most well stocked place we have stayed at in Sarasota. Rick is a very responsive host.
##### Randy Y.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Lisa b.
9 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### House was as expected
We enjoyed our stay over Christmas. The house was clean and comfy. Location was very convenient for us. Rick was flexible with check in and out times, which we appreciated.
##### Lisa b.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Timothy D.
31 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Very comfortable and quiet
Rick was extremely accommodating and always available for issues or questions. The house was clean and comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet and very well kept. I would stay there again.
##### Timothy D.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Michael R.
9 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great place in Gulf Gate
My family and I stayed 3 nights at Rick’s place. It was clean, comfortable, and close to Siesta Key. Rick provided great instructions and check in was easy. The house was filled with supplies to take care of all our needs. We had a great experience and would definitely stay here again.
##### Michael R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Greg M.
3 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### What a great little get away!
We had a wonderful stay at this beach-themed home! The property was impeccably clean, and the decor truly created a relaxing, coastal atmosphere. The location was perfect for us, just a short distance from our daughter, who had just welcomed her second baby. It made visiting so easy and convenient. The home had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, and we felt right at home. Highly recommend this lovely spot for anyone looking for a peaceful, well-located getaway. The Host has every intention of making your stay a great experience.
##### Greg M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### kathy w.
29 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Amazing month
The Halfmoon house was one of the best places we have stayed at. Gulf gate is a wonderful area with great neighborhood and lots of restaurants and shops so close by. The house was so nicely decorated and everything we needed to plus lots of extras. We really enjoyed the backyard with so much privacy. Can't say enough nice things about our landlord who let us check in early. Don't hesitate to book this home for a great vacation. Also very close to beaches and a great farmer's market!
##### kathy w.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Len M.
12 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Gulf Gate visit
This is an older property in a nice area with lots of activities nearby. It has everything you need for a stay. If you're looking for new and shiny, this is not the property. If you don't mind an older property, this worked well. Primarily used is as a place to sleep in between rounds of golf. Beds were comfortable, 2nd bath is a bit rustic but worked just fine. Rick was very responsive.
##### Len M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Laurie C.
3 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Cozy, Comfy and Clean!
We so enjoyed staying at the Half Moon house! It was very comfortable, cozy and clean! There were many personal touches and useful things to use for the beach. We have had some "unfortunate" experiences at other properties we have stayed at, so, Kudos to the cleaning crew here. We appreciated the good job they did. Rick, the owner, was a wonderful, responsive and friendly communicator. The neighborhood was nice and felt very safe. It is convenient to the beach, shopping and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again!
##### Laurie C.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Cathy C.
3 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was emaculate and the host was extremely accomodatining. Also the location is perfect. Walking distance to many restaurants and 5 minutes to Siesta Key beaches. I will definitely recommend this property to family and friends.
##### Cathy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Vicki F.
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great property
Clean, accommodating. A wonderful experience.
##### Vicki F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Michelle S.
20 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Awesome place !
We had a great stay at the Half Moon house. It was super clean had everything we needed and it was within walking distance to delicious restaurants.
##### Michelle S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Vicki P.
29 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great little house.
Local was great, close to beach, restaurants and everything Sarasota. House was very clean and had everything needed, especially towels. Less than a 10 minute drive to Siesta Keys beach, 20 minutes to downtown area. Having 2 bathrooms for this size house was definitely a big plus.
##### Vicki P.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Elizabeth M.
17 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great vacation home
Ideal location for exploring beaches and other Sarasota attractions. House was well equipped, and Rick was super responsive.
##### Elizabeth M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Pauline G.
23 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Half Moon VRBO
This property is great! Great location and close to restaurants. The property had everything we needed plus. I highly recommend this property.
##### Pauline G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Jason M.
9 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Excellent amenities and great owner
My family enjoyed the location, the neighborhood, and the bicycles for riding thru the nice town. Place has everything you need for an enjoyable stay and Rick (owner) very responsive. My family has already decided we want to come back again next year.
##### Jason M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Roger W.
5 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Sarasota Hideaway
Nice place. As advertised. Out of the way, quiet neighborhood but close enough to beaches, restaurants etc. Host was great with communication.
##### Roger W.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Clifton R.
26 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great home away from home!
Great home in a quiet neighborhood. Close to shopping, restaurants, and beach. Host was very responsive before and during check-in, when the coffee pot leaked he delivered a new one that day. The house was very clean and the kitchen well equipped to prepare all of our meals (including a gas grill).
##### Clifton R.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Travis B.
5 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Everything that we needed
We had a wonderful stay at the Half Moon. Rick was a great host and the house had everything that we needed and then some. The house was close to the beach and located in a nice quiet neighborhood. Thanks again Rick.
##### Travis B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Joanne H.
10 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### great location
The cozy home has everything you need for a great time at the beach. The bikes were a blast, you can ride around the very peaceful neighborhoods, or to the beach. The management made sure everything was prepared and available to answer any questions. Great restaurants nearby. My husband and I will definitely be back.
##### Joanne H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Deanne O.
12 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### half moon house
Half Moon house was a great place to serve as our home base while in Sarasota. Great floor plan for relaxing with our friends. Rick was a great host, responded right away with anything we threw his way.
##### Deanne O.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
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