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Terrace/patio
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8119.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Siesta Key, FL
  • Siesta Key Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Crescent Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Lido Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Sleeper Sofa

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

ONLY 2 WKS LEFT IN AUG 5 Min walk to Beach & Village, Private Pool,On the Canal

Sophie's has been completely remodeled. Welcome to Sophie's Cottage, a peaceful waterfront retreat. The cottage is a vacation place for families or a romantic getaway for couples. There are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms: 1 king bed, 2 queen bed, two sleeper sofas, 1 queen and 1 full size, both have gel foam mattresses. The dining room, living room and den all make a cohesive space for entertainment or relaxing. Step out back to a paved patio, private heated pool, and view of the canal. The patio area has ample seating, and makes a great place for entertainment or outdoor dining. The front porch is screened in for privacy. The cottage is within walking and biking distance to the beach and the Siesta Key Village. Sophie's Cottage gives you easy access to vibrant local attractions, shops, restaurants and relaxing days on the beach. Whether you spend your days wandering through the shops or enjoying the beautiful beach, you will have a tranquil retreat to return to at the end of your day. Beach chairs and tables, 3 bikes,3 kayaks, 2 yoga mats and a gas grill for cookouts are included.

Property manager

Jim Hafendorfer, Owner
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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

About the area

Siesta Key

Located in Siesta Key, this cottage is on the waterfront. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stardust Event Center or Ed Smith Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Siesta Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Siesta Key Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Point of Rocks - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Shell Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Crescent Beach - 11 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Lido Beach - 32 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Siesta Key Oyster Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Siesta Key Beach Pavilion - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does ONLY 2 WKS LEFT IN MAY 5 Min walk to Beach & Village, Private Pool,On the Canal have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is ONLY 2 WKS LEFT IN MAY 5 Min walk to Beach & Village, Private Pool,On the Canal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at ONLY 2 WKS LEFT IN MAY 5 Min walk to Beach & Village, Private Pool,On the Canal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ONLY 2 WKS LEFT IN MAY 5 Min walk to Beach & Village, Private Pool,On the Canal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ONLY 2 WKS LEFT IN MAY 5 Min walk to Beach & Village, Private Pool,On the Canal located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Siesta Key Beach Playground and Siesta Key Beach. Siesta Key Farmers Market and St. Boniface Episcopal Church Labyrinth are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sophie’s Cottage

The house was immaculate! Great location and easy walk to beach.The host was wonderful!!!!Can’t wait to go back!!!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love this place!!

The house had just been completely renovated due to the recent hurricane damage. Jim did an excellent job with everything to make sure our stay was top-notch. All the furnishings and appliances were brand new. We took the bikes out every day to Siesta Key Beach, which was just down the street. Absolutely amazing, and it took under 5 minutes! The rental location is very close (less than 1 mile) to fun restaurants in Siesta Key Village, with lot's of great bars and shopping. This place has it all! Pool, privacy, and perfect location, right down the street from the best beach in the USA, with all the amenities that you need. We will definitely come back! - Wendy & Chris
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family fun trip!

We had an amazing time at Sophie’s Cottage. We lucked out and got a renovated home due to the Hurricanes. The proximity to the beach and town are great. Short bike ride to both. Jim, the owner, helped us immediately with any issues. Our kids caught snappers, catfish, jacks, sting rays and needle fish off of the dock of the home. Great time, great home, great location!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon paradise

Jim was a fantastic host for me and my new wife. The property was as advertised and a perfect location for privacy and accessibility to the neighborhood. We will hopefully be going back at some point in the near future for a return trip , 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just What we Needed

The pool was just perfect for our little ones. Easy walk to the village as well as the beach. Great selection of beach chairs and sand toys.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle Noel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place in the perfect area!

This home is paradise and just a short walk to the beach. The pool is lovely, clean and the Adirondack chairs are such a nice way to enjoy it. The house is well equiped for a group as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

100% Recommend!

Hands down one of the cleanest rentals we stayed in! Sophie’s Cottage was the perfect size for our family of 4 adults and 2 kids (11 & 13). The canal kept my boys busy with fishing and kayaking, while we were able to enjoy the nice pool right there beside them. The bikes were great for a morning stroll or to ride up to the village. This was the first time my family flew to a beach vacation and we had everything we needed. Jim, the owner, is very accommodating and communication is top notch! Siesta Key Beach was beautiful, and plenty of beach space! Highly recommend Sophie’s Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy canal location-short bike ride to so much Siesta Key has to offer!

This canal side cottage was a perfect retreat for busy people like us! Two weeks in June - perfect! It's super close to the Siesta Key Village, in fact we enjoyed riding up on the bikes they provided, hopping in for a few groceries and riding back, or riding up for dinner and music! We also rode up for the sunset ceremony at the pier. It is close, but not too close! The street was quiet, and we slept well! Nice beds/bedding, plenty of towels and such. The great surprise is that the road from the cottage to the beach lines up to a perfect beach access spot (Beach Access 11) which is nestled between two busier beach access areas, providing an oasis with much fewer tents and people and a lovely wide open view of amazing sand and gorgeous water. We appreciated the chairs and wagon for toting beach gear since we flew down! We greatly enjoyed using the kayaks provided throughout the canal and spotted manatee and interesting fish and birds while seeing the beautiful homes on the canal from the water. The cottage looks just like the pictures, the pool is so nice apres beach! Also, at night it was a delight to float under the stars. The kitchen is bright and overlooks the pool and has plenty for the chef to work with, we loved picking up fresh fish and searing up delicious meals to eat by the pool. The owner and team were very responsive and provided excellent communication. We felt nestled, supported, and had a wonderful time! We highly recommend this Siesta Key cottage!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Very clean and a quiet neighborhood on the canal.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

mike r.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

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Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

True Siesta Key Charm

Our stay at Sophie’s Cottage was perfect. The home is spacious and well equipped. The outdoor living area provided extra space to enjoy and entertain. The heated pool, patio and kayaks were put to great use! The house is on a quiet street with close access to the beach and village. Jim was extremely kind and responsive. We will definitely stay at Sophie’s Cottage again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

david d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

adorable cottage/house

We had a wonderful vacation at Sophie's Cottage. everything was just like pictured and then some. We loved the pool. It was the perfect size for us!!! slight issue at first with the heater but once I notified them, maintenance came out the same day and got it right!! now that's service!! our favorite part was sitting on the dock around 6:00 when it cooled down and there was a wonderful breeze coming up the cannel every day. Maybe it's a September thing? Beach was within walking distance and village is more biking distance. We would stay here again for sure!!!! Oh and maybe you will get to meet the next door neighbor Barbara. She is 80 years old but what an inspiration and truly a lovely woman with lots of good stories!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay on the canal in Siesta Key

We had a wonderful week at Sophie's Cottage. It is a very comfortable, cozy and clean 2BR 2BA cottage that is a short walk or bike ride to the beach (3-4 bikes included with rental!). And upon your return you can lounge in the private backyard or enjoy swimming in the beautiful pool or kayaking / paddleboarding in the canal off your own dock (kayaks and boards included!). A special shout-out to the friendly folks at Cottage on the Key, who made our entire rental experience so pleasant and effortless, and provided us with a special welcome gift (gourmet cupcakes!). We definitely plan to return to Sophie's Cottage as soon as possible!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Time

Our family had a wonderful time! Thank You!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nickelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful little cottage

We had a great time in Sieata Key. Having a pool and place right on the canal was great. It's close to the beach and close to the village. We walked or road bike every day. Bikes were provided. Very cute decor and comfy beds. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mandy H.

Tropical home right at the channel

WOW! We had a great time at Sophie's and on that tropical island Siesta Key. The house is close to the village and it's nice to walk or ride the bike which are provided at the house. We also had beach chairs, umbrellas and all different kind of stuff for the beach available even beach towels. We used the kayaks and were also lucky to see manatees eating right at our dock. So amazing. The house is very well equipped anyway and the beds are really comfortable. Only the AC is quiet loud, but all good and you get used to it ;-). The rest is just brillant and especially the service provided by "Cottages on the key" is excellent. They take care so much - before , while and after the stay! Compliment! Go ahead and book. It's worth it.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2017

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