Title: Great Private Screened in Pool Home, Heat Extra, 2.5 miles to Beach | Fenced Yard | Ready to Book! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Great Private Screened in Pool Home, Heat Extra, 2.5 miles to Beach | Fenced Yard | Ready to Book! Holiday home in Sarasota with private pool and kitchen ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44500000/44493600/44493501/858f78ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44500000/44493600/44493501/9976ccbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44500000/44493600/44493501/221dee8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44500000/44493600/44493501/8b82668c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44500000/44493600/44493501/w1902h1280x18y0-2a3bc569.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Happy Gecko is a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath pool home located just 2.5 miles from Siesta Key Beach. Enjoy family gatherings with a screened-in heated pool, fenced yard, and outdoor shower or relax in the master bedroom with cable TV and modern en-suite bathroom. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61529 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Pool - Kitchen - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Great Private Screened in Pool Home, Heat Extra, 2.5 miles to Beach | Fenced Yard | Ready to Book! Enjoy automatic discounts based on your stay length, no codes needed, and the price you see already includes your savings Welcome to the Happy Gecko! Enjoy a memorable stay at a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath pool home located just 2.5 miles from Siesta Key Beach. This renovated property features a screened-in heated pool, fenced yard, and an outdoor shower, making it perfect for family gatherings. LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS: \- 2.5 miles from Siesta Key Beach \- Close to restaurants, grocery stores, and fresh produce market \- Quiet residential neighborhood PROPERTY FEATURES: \- 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom pool home (1529 sq ft) \- Screened-in heated pool with outdoor shower, fenced yard \- Pool heat available upon request (extra fee) \- Pool door alarm for safety \- Outdoor dining area and BBQ grill \- Game room with ping pong table \- Laundry room \- Pet-friendly with prior approval (dogs only, pet fee applies) LIVING ROOM: \- 50" Smart TV with streaming options \- Comfortable seating with big windows \- High-speed internet KITCHEN AND DINING: \- Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances \- Dining table for family meals, seats 4-5 BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS: \- Master bedroom: king bed, wall-mounted TV \- Master ensuite bathroom: vanity with tub/shower combo \- Guest bedroom: two twin beds \- Guest bathroom: accessible by separate entrance from pool, vanity with step-in shower EXTRA PERKS: \- Complimentary beach items provided: a couple of beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and beach towels LOCAL FAVORITES: \- Nearby restaurants \- Local grocery and fresh produce market \- Close to Siesta Key attractions IMPORTANT INFO: \- Family rentals only, no corporate or contractor rentals \- Monthly bookings required for January–March, start at beginning of month \- No mid-month to mid-month winter bookings \- No cats allowed SOAK UP THE GULF COAST SUN AND RETURN EACH DAY TO THE COMFORT AND CHARM OF YOUR SARASOTA RETREAT! All pets must be approved so reach out to us first. This property allows small/medium well-behaved dogs. For approved pets, there is an a nonrefundable pet fee of $300 plus taxes and processing fee per pet. Make sure to pick up after your dogs. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Day bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Heated pool - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,529 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113600000/113591900/113591856/d430c23e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Silver Palm Retreat w/ Pool, Game Room, Modern Kitchen – Walk to Gulf Gate Dining Gulf Gate Estates - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=113591856&PinnedHotelID=113591856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20130000/20125600/20125542/5230cea5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fantastic 2 Bd+Den,2bth With Heated Pool Near Siesta Key! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 6520 Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in Sarasota, this holiday home is in the city centre 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. Coconuts Family Entertainment Center and Jim Neville Marine Preserve 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) [View more Holiday homes in Sarasota](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Private-Holiday-Homes.d602719-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=27.26937,-82.50806&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:s%7CmeDjzqvN%3FS%3FO%3FQ%40O%3FS%40O%40Q%40Q%40Q%40OBQ%40QBOBOBSBOBODQBODQDOBODODOFODOFODOFMFOFOFMFOFMHMFOHMHMHMHKHMHMHKJKHMJKJKHMJIJKJIJKLIJIJKLIJILGLIJGLILGLGLGLGLGLENGLELENELCNELCNELCNCNCLCNCNANALANANANAN%3FL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBLBNBLBNDNBLDLBNDLDNDLFLDLFLFLFLFLFLHLFJHLFLHJHJJLHJHJJJHJJJHJLHJJJHLJJHJHLHLJJFLHLHLFNHLFLFNFLFNFNFLFNDNFNDNDNDNDNDNBPDNBPBNBNBRBNBN%40PBP%40N%40P%40P%40P%40N%40R%3FN%3FP%40N%3FR%3FPAN%3FP%3FPAPANAPAPAPANCPAPCNCPCPCNCPCNENCPENENENEPELGPELGNGNGLGNGLGNGNILGLILILGLKLIJILIJKLIJKLIJKJKHKJKJKHKHMJKHKHMHMFKHMHMFMFMHMDMFMFMDMFODMDODMBMDODOBMBOBMBOBOBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FMCOAOAOCMCOCOCMCOCMEOEMCOEMEMEOGMEMGMGMEMIMGMGKIMIMGKIMIKIKKMIKIKKKKKIIKKKKMIKKMIKIMIKIMIMIMIMGMIMGOGOGMGOGMGOEOGMEQGMEQEOCOEOEQCOEOCQCOCQCQCOAQCQAOAQAQAQAO%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FO%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VH9r4gUqduals_WGbyUiJQLdMdM=) Sarasota, FL ### What's nearby - Crescent Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles - Siesta Key Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles - Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles - St. Armands Circle - 18 min drive - 10.2 miles - Lido Beach - 20 min drive - 11.4 miles ### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 23 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪DoughBoy Swift - ‬10 min walk - ‪Dive Wine & Spirits - ‬11 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk - ‪Dive Cocktail Den - ‬10 min walk - ‪Keke's Breakfast Cafe - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Great Private Screened in Pool Home, Heat Extra, 2.5 miles to Beach | Fenced Yard | Ready to Book! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Great Private Screened in Pool Home, Heat Extra, 2.5 miles to Beach | Fenced Yard | Ready to Book! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Great Private Screened in Pool Home, Heat Extra, 2.5 miles to Beach | Fenced Yard | Ready to Book!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Great Private Screened in Pool Home, Heat Extra, 2.5 miles to Beach | Fenced Yard | Ready to Book!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Great Private Screened in Pool Home, Heat Extra, 2.5 miles to Beach | Fenced Yard | Ready to Book! located? > Located in the heart of Sarasota, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Siesta Key Beach. Gulf Gate Golf Club and Gulf Gate Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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