This house is about a 2 block walk to Beach Access #12 (Crescent Beach). There is a very good restaurant at the end of the dead end street where the house is located and another around the corner. There is also small market at the end of the block. Everything you need (including kayak rentals, beach shops, liquor shopping, and the marina etc.) are all available within a block or so radius. There are also many free ride services available to take you to the other side of Siesta Key to the Village where there are more bars, restaurants and shops.
As to the house itself, it was awesome! It had everything we needed (toasters, blenders, cocktail shakers, pool friendly wine glasses, bottle openers, beach stuff, etc.!). The house was very clean and well equipped. The pool was also clean, warm and fabulous!!!!! We were, admittedly, a little disappointed when additional guests showed up at the adjoining apartment part way through our stay. We knew they were coming, but we really, really, really liked having everything to ourselves. With that said, we really only saw each other coming and going so it was not a big deal at all.
We were thrilled with all aspects of our rental and would absolutely not hesitate to rent again!!!