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Exterior
Dining
Smart TV
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Gulf Gate Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarasota Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Gate Mall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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Welcome to Your Ideal Getaway in Gulf Gate – Just 2 Miles from Siesta Key

Nestled in the highly desirable Gulf Gate neighborhood, this thoughtfully appointed 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience—just minutes from the world-renowned Siesta Key Beach. Whether you're planning a relaxing escape or a family adventure, this home is designed to turn your time into lasting memories.

The open-concept layout features a modern kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The spacious primary bedroom includes a king-size bed and a private ensuite bathroom, while two guest bedrooms offer queen-size beds. For a seventh guest, there is a queen sofa bed in the laundry area that we are happy to have made up.

Step outside through the sliding patio doors to discover a serene, fully enclosed backyard with a private pool—ideal for sunbathing, dining al fresco, or entertaining. While the pool is not heated, it will be much cooler between November and April.

If work calls while you're away, you'll appreciate the large, height adjustable desk.

This pet-friendly property includes a fully fenced yard, so your four-legged family members are welcome too. Should you have any specific needs or questions during your stay, we’re local to Sarasota and available to respond promptly—we’re here to help ensure your experience exceeds expectations.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any special requests. We look forward to hosting you!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Gulf Gate Golf Club. Laundry facilities are available. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by car from Siesta Key Beach and 9 minutes from Turtle Beach
The Gecko House - Family Friendly - 3D Tour Available! offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Kindly refrain from pets entering the pool

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
Safety features at this property include 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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The Gecko House - Family Friendly - 3D Tour Available! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Early K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chris was a very attentive and gracious host! The house was beautiful and perfect for our family’s visit to Sarasota. We enjoyed using the indoor and outdoor living spaces. The home’s location was perfect for visiting Siesta Key and downtown Sarasota.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our time at the Gecko house. The pool was wonderful and our dogs enjoyed the fenced yard. The neighborhood was quiet and the location was great! Chris was available for any questions we had and was very accommodating.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home! Very clean. Well appointed kitchen. Comfy beds. Perfect pool area. Our humble host: Goes above and beyond, easy communication. Someone you’ll want to work with in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay here and had no complaints! Chris was always very responsive to questions or concerns. Hope to go back again. Thank you, Chris, for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Pool House

Fantastic base for our 2 weeks summer break in beautiful Siesta Key and Sarasota. The house is very well presented and fully equipped, including beach chairs, parasol, trolley, BBQ, towels and even two push bikes. More than enough space for the four of us to spread out and relax. The beds were particularly comfortable. The stunning beaches of Siesta are just a few minutes away by car. (Free parking at the beach too - unheard of in the UK!) Chris and Clare were always on hand to answer any questions. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT PLACE, BETTER HOSTS

We had a great time at this property. One minor issue while there and the hosts went out of their way to correct it and were gracious after it was fixed! We would love to stay here again. The beds were comfy and the house had everything we could have ever needed. The pool was wonderful. 5 STARS!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream Vacation

This was a dream vacation for my family! We've waited years for this and it exceeded our expectations in every single way. Could't have worked out better for 5 adults and 1 teen plus one little dog. Beautiful property inside and out and perfect location. Can't wait to go back and would absolutely stay in the same house! Perfect location for absolutely everything!! 5 stars all the way thank you so much for helping make our dreams come true. Priceless memories for all of us....my 83 year old parents had a blast too and as experienced traveler's were super impressed!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

This was a great week for us. We're in Sarasota several times a year, and this house is in the top 5. Great location and nice to have beach chairs and bikes. Great host and responded quickly to our questions. We love to cook, and the kitchen had everything we needed and then some. Love that the kitchen is a part of the space so cooks could be a part of all activities and watch movies with family while prepping food.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele I.

Liked: Cleanliness

First visit to Sarasota

This was our first visit to Sarasota and wanted to be near siesta key and surrounding beaches. Pool house paradise met our expectations and more. We were no more then 20 minutes from many beaches. Supermarket and stores nearby and Chris was an amazing host, we didn’t have enough towels for our family of six so he ran out that same day to pick some up for us. The beach chairs that he provided broke while we were at the beach and the next day he had 3 brand new chairs at the front door. He also bought a stand up fan for me because I am always hot and my house is like s meat locker at home 😂. I can’t say enough great things. I will definitely stay at property that Chris snd his wife have. Amazing experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect beach house!!

Great house!! Quick drive to the beach and neighborhood surrounded by shops, grocery stores and restaruants. The house was super clean and so well stocked. Such a beautiful kitchen, beds were comfy, we enjoyed the pool every day! Chris was the perfect host!! So attentive, immediate replies to messages and all his attention to detail made for a super smooth vacation! We can't wait to book this house again!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle R., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

House is exactly as described! Great location, short drive to all beaches and stores! Very clean and master bed is very comfortable! Pool area is clean. Chris has the house well furnished with beach towels, beach chairs and umbrella! Awesome well stocked kitchen as well! Will definitely stay here again! Chris is super easy and efficient to communicate with! We did not want to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly H., Albany, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Short drive to Siesta Key Beach

Great house. Nice pool. Only 8 minutes to Siesta Key Public Beach. Owner was great!! Nice quiet neighborhood. Had a great week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

This is our second time staying at one of Chris & Claire properties. We couldn’t be happier with how great they are. So kind and accommodating. Their properties have everything you need and are in great neighborhoods. A short drive to the beach, shopping and restaurants. We highly recommend their properties!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

We had such a great week. The house has a great layout for a family and was very clean. The property manager does an excellent job with communication. Location is so close to the great beach. I would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Communication with owner

His interaction was excellent, he checked on how we were doing prior to arrival, we were delayed, car rental pick up, no staff. Owner actually stated that if he had a larger vehicle he would have picked us up, very caring, texted periodically. I would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This place was one of our favorite stays thus far! Immaculate and neat! We loved the pool and proximity to siesta Key beach! We would definitely stay here again! Chris was an awesome host and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home in Sarasota

Christopher is the perfect host. His property is spacious, clean and well appointed with everything you would need to enjoy your vacation with the comforts of home. The pool and lanai are a relaxing retreat especially if you enjoy the sun. Christopher is such a good host, he sent us a message as we were driving to Florida to ask if we might like a Christmas tree setup for our stay over Christmas. Very nice! The neighborhood is very walkable which worked well for us as our dog needs several walks per day. If you’re from the NY/NJ area as we are, there is a terrific Brooklyn style bagel shop within walking distance of the house. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R., Murfreesboro, TN USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great shower!

Pool House Paradise is our go-to spot in the area! The area has the best restaurants, beaches, shopping & convenience for a relaxing time. But comfort in the house … what a great shower… is super important & this place delivers!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family house

Fabulous open floor plan allows for sharing special family tiime.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Place and Host!

First and foremost the house was better than we expected, super clean, newly remodeled and had everything we needed! The pool was awesome and a great fenced in back yard if you have kids or pets. Our 2 basset hounds loved the back yard and sitting by the pool watching the squirrels and lizards. The house was extremely cozy and has everything you can think of you would need. The master bedroom bed was so comfortable and the neighborhood is perfect, super quiet and great for those morning and evening walks! Everything was very close to this location, Publix was within 5 minutes of the house, beach was 8 minutes, and shops and downtown Sarasota was about 10-15 minutes away.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house, great for relaxing

House was perfect. Clean and very nicely decorated. It is a perfect location, quick drive to everything. Pool is great. Felt like home and was able to relax and enjoy. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eduard S.

Liked: Cleanliness

great location!

(i gave 5 stars because I understand its very important for the business) the house wasn't the cleanest but everything else was practically perfect. If you ask me if I would want to stop by again next year, i would probably like to come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

This is the perfect getaway home

My family and I used this time and celebrated my sons High School graduation, my birthday, and my 25th wedding anniversary so we really wanted a home to getaway from it all. This home is so close to Siesta Key, shops, restaurants, and it’s still tucked away in Gulf Gate that it feels like a welcoming neighborhood anyone would want to live in. We had an amazing time and this home was everything we could have asked for. Christopher is a great host and responded quickly to a question I had. DO NOT hesitate to book this home if you want a comfortable spot to stay while you go to the beach and out to eat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021