10/10 Excellent
William P.
6 Mar 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky vibe on a quiet street.
Located on the bay side of Tamiami Trail between the two bridges to Siesta Key. The street is quiet, and the property feels remarkably cloistered for a small lot. Heated pool surrounded by 30' bamboo which rustle and clack in the breeze while one searches for the Crouching Tiger or Hidden Dragon in their tops. The house itself has two bedrooms, one ensuite, and one a few steps from a full bath with laundry attached. A large kitchen with dining table and quite large sectional couch are comfortable and well provisioned (including a large herb/spice cabinet and pull out pantry with some oils vinegars etc.). A living room with an even larger sectional, a large screen tv and a humongous piano. The pool is solar heated, and when we were there the pool was at 92 degrees in the evening. A local racoon took an early morning dip one day. The house is filled with objects that seem like clutter at first but end up interesting and entertaining, plus books and photos that either reveal something about the owner or offer the opportunity to create an entertaining fiction about them. We found the floors dusty/dirty, but otherwise the house seemed clean. The local manager was helpful but really we did not need much to feel comfortable. There is a nearby Trader Joe's and some small nearby (walking distance) eateries, including a Levantine restaurant at the end of the street and Walt's, a renowned and crowded fish restaurant a block or two north on Tamiani Trail.
William P.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
