Title: The Sand Castle - Backyard Oasis Mins from Siesta! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=91771512&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Sand Castle - Backyard Oasis Mins from Siesta! Family-friendly holiday home in Sarasota with an outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for The Sand Castle - Backyard Oasis Mins from Siesta! ![Interior - The Sand Castle - Backyard Oasis Mins from Siesta! (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91780000/91771600/91771512/bfccbac8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Sand Castle - Backyard Oasis Mins from Siesta! (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91780000/91771600/91771512/66ff4846.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Sand Castle - Backyard Oasis Mins from Siesta! (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91780000/91771600/91771512/c5d55619.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool - The Sand Castle - Backyard Oasis Mins from Siesta! (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91780000/91771600/91771512/0a813deb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Sand Castle - Backyard Oasis Mins from Siesta! (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91780000/91771600/91771512/13889484.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to your home away from home, where a tropical tiki bar and alluring pool await in the gorgeous backyard. Unwind with ping pong and lawn games or simply relax in one of the cozy rooms. With a fully-stocked kitchen, you'll feel right at ease. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning ## 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. ### The Sand Castle - Backyard Oasis Mins from Siesta! Your family will feel at home in this spacious home that has it all! With a gorgeous backyard, alluring HEATED pool, tropical tiki bar, ping pong and other lawn games, cozy and comfortable rooms, and a kitchen stocked with everything you need to prepare meals for many... you will be more than comfortable here! The location is super convenient- minutes from Siesta Key, downtown Sarasota, and every grocery store and restaurant you could ask for! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### 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 - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Heated pool - Table tennis ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27690000/27682100/27682076/566da249.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 Bed pool House by Bay! 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Pets must be leashed and picked up after on walks. No parties/events allowed unless previously agreed upon. Smoking permitted ONLY IN GRASSY AREAS. (Not on back porch!) Dispose of all cigarette butts. Fines may be issued if violated. Cameras on premises No balloons in/around pool. If using the fire pit, please place it on concrete pad in the back yard. No candles or open flames inside. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Note from host: $150/pet (2 max). Add'l fee charged after booking. ### 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=27.268316,-82.525925&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:avmeD%7EiuvN%3FQ%3FO%3FQ%40Q%40Q%3FO%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40QBQ%40OBQBQBODQBOBODQDODODODQDMDQFMFODMFOFOFMFOHOFKHOFMHMHMHMHKHMJKHMJKHMJKJKJIHKLIJKJIJKLIJILIJGLILIJGLGLGLGLGNGLELGLENELENCLELENCNCLCNCNCLCNANANCN%3FLANANAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NBNBNBLBNBLBNDLDNBLDNDLDLFLDLFLFNFJFLFLFLHLHJFLHJHLHJJJHJJJHJJJHJJJJHLJJHLHJJLHJHLHLFLHLHNFJHNFNFLFNFNDLFNDLFPDLDPDNDNDNBPDNBNBPDNBP%40PBNBP%40P%40NBP%40P%40P%3FN%40P%3FP%40P%3FN%3FP%3FR%3FNAP%3FPAP%3FNAPAPCPANAPCPCNANCRENCNCPENCPENENENENENGNENGNELGNGNGLGNILGLINILGLILIJILKLIJIJKLIJKJKLKHKJKHKJKHKHMJKHMHKFMHMFMHMFKFOFMFMFMDMFMDODMDOBMDOBMDOBMBOBOBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOAOAMCOCOCMCOCOEMCMEOCMEOEMEMGMEOGMGMGMGMGKIMGMIKGMIKIMKKIKIKKMIIKKIKMKKIKKMIKKKIMIMIKIMIMGMIOGMIMGOGMGOGOEMGOGOEOEOEOEOEOEOEQCOCQEOCOCSCOAOCQAQCOAQAQAQ%3FOAQAQ%3FQ%3FO%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=d11fLJgl943pWV0epwyyBGyJf58=) Sarasota, FL #### What's nearby - Gulf Gate Mall \- 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - The Landings \- 2 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Nontando \- 4 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Siesta Key Marina \- 4 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System \- 5 min drive \- 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk - ‪Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar - ‬16 min walk - ‪Stragglers - ‬14 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min walk - ‪El Toro Bravo Restaurant - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Sand Castle - Backyard Oasis Mins from Siesta! have a pool? ### Is The Sand Castle - Backyard Oasis Mins from Siesta! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Sand Castle - Backyard Oasis Mins from Siesta!? ### What time is check-in at The Sand Castle - Backyard Oasis Mins from Siesta!? ### What time is check-out at The Sand Castle - Backyard Oasis Mins from Siesta!? ### Where is The Sand Castle - Backyard Oasis Mins from Siesta! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Sand Castle - Backyard Oasis Mins from Siesta! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katelyn S. 28 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bach Trip! We had an amazing time at this property for my sister's bachelorette trip. Couldn't recommend enough! ##### Katelyn S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cesar R. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing property, everything was as described. Short drive to Siesta Beach, lots of grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, etc. nearby. Host replied quickly to every question we had. The jewel was the heated pool, so amazing! We will be back! ##### Cesar R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dustin S. 28 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Pleased We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great communication with the owner. The interior and landscaping have been nicely updated. The backyard with the pool and tiki hut were a huge hit with the kids! ##### Dustin S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James B. 25 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice hiuse Everything was as advertised ##### James B. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn B. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### July Stay This VRBO was gorgeous. We had 6 people and it fit my family comfortably. The pool area was amazing, the pool is not heated but was warm in July. Tiki bar was so cute! We had a great stay and the owners were great to work with. ##### Carolyn B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### eugene c. 26 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun Christmas in Sarasota! The home was awesome! For the first time I found a place to look better than the photos. I'm had plenty of space for two families. The house is very comfortable, and a pleasure to stay in. The backyard had a terrific pool and an awesome tiki Hut! My family and I will definitely stay there again Eugene ##### eugene c. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mindi p. 10 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway This was a perfect place for my family to spend Easter weekend. Easy check in process, beautiful home with a fantastic back yard with cute tiki hut, 2 grills, ping pong table & trampoline Quick trip to any location - just minutes from the south bridge over to Siesta Key beach as well as any grocery store, drug store, restaurant etc in the area. 15 minutes to downtown Sarasota and St. Armands Circle. The owner is very communicative and helpful. The house is super cozy and very clean! We will absolutely be back. Thank you for having us! ##### mindi p. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023