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Island House Beach Resort

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Rooms have private balconies. Very conveniently located, too... I have to say that I almost didn't rate this place because It's one of those hidden gems you really don't want others to know about. Some are more updated than others but the going rate for the villas are all the same no matter the villa you choose.

The beds were comfortable and we had another gorgeous view out of the master bedroom. Orlando's Walt Disney World Complex, MGM Studios, Universal Theme parks and Tampa's Busch Gardens are within a short driving distance. The next day Dave threatened to have the car towed and to call the cops and have us kicked out, although the parking pass was good through Monday.

Island House Beach Resort - If you're looking for a luxurious, 5-star resort, it's not for you.

If you're looking for a luxurious, 5-star resort, it's not for you. But if you want a quintessential, relaxed, laid-back Florida beach vacation, it's perfect. Rent a comfortable villa just a short walk from one of the most beautiful beaches you'll ever see, and just relax. Very conveniently located, too... Just a note after seeing others' comments about the staff: We had no problems with the staff at all. The woman who checked us in was perfectly friendly, and that was about our only interaction with the staff... My family has been coming to Island House for years and years. Now my husband and I have come here a couple times to keep with family tradition. There have been some changes since when my family has come here vs now. The resort does not keep the beach chairs out all day, so do not expect to sit and enjoy any sunsets or even sunrises. They lock the chairs up instead around 8p - pay how much money to sit on the 1 beach and chairs are put away so fast. My family also told me that the sand was grated each day so that you have freshly turned up sand. This does not happen anymore either. Meaning if it rains you will have hard sand to enjoy rather than that beautiful quartz sand. However, everything else has seemed to stay the same. But being on Siesta Key Beach is the absolute best and cannot be beat. The reservation process is easy but you do need to put a deposit down to reserve. We always stay in the villas but they also have apartments on the beach which accommodate a large family. The villas are all different depending on the owners. Some are more updated than others but the going rate for the villas are all the same no matter the villa you choose. The farthest villa's walk to the beach is about a minute or so - so not bad at all! The villas we have stayed in have everything you need to make breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The villas are essentially your own little home and a great place to stay for a week or so. The villas we have stayed in were also clean and comfortable. The Island House staff are friendly and they let you be. But their amenities and customer service are just meh. There is a pool and rec area. The rec area is a bit tired looking and could use an update. There also is a shuffleboard area right off the beach. The beach again is the best but when we last went I had to call the front desk and ask why the chairs were not unlocked and it was 1p. There were storms in the area but the sun was out and it was a beautiful day - it was a bit windy though. Other resorts had their chairs out and you could tell Island House guests were getting upset that it is a beautiful day on the beach and the chairs are locked away. I called the front desk to inquire about why the chairs were locked away. The front desk said that they thought it was too windy for the chairs to be out. I noted that the other resorts along the beach have theirs out. Within 15 minutes a worker came and unlocked the chairs. What do you know - people rushed to the loungers and everyone was happy! I suggest that the Island House rent beach items to guests, especially since most guests live out-of-state. Chairs, beach toys, boogie boards, or other fun beach items for guests would be appreciated. Will we come here again? But I may look into other resorts on the beach because they are dime a dozen along Siesta Key. Again the beach is the key here! The amenities for your stay is important but the amenities for the beach are most important. Perhaps the two years it took Scott to reply to my review may have been too long for him to remember what actually happened. We only had 4 guest: my wife, my two small children, and myself. We came in a single car. There was never a confrontation regarding any of the things in your comment. The 4 million in rentals you do doesn't make you any less of an ass. Plenty of other places I would rather stay than Island House. And two years later, you are still an asshole and clearly confused about our situation. I have to say that I almost didn't rate this place because It's one of those hidden gems you really don't want others to know about. However the new owners are so welcoming, accommodating and... The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because if the extremely old and soft mattresses which are all in the process of being replaced as rooms are renovated. If it were new they'd probably refer to it as a boutique motel. The entrances for all rooms 2 floors face the pool area and the exterior walls were being beautifully repainted while we were there. The rooms themselves are very large with a big screen tv and a small kitchenette. This is and will become even more the kind of place people return to year after year. I know we wi This was our first real vacation in a year and a half - husband, me, and our 13-month old. We stayed in Villa 25 - recently renovated, all new appliances in the kitchen and bathrooms. We also had minimal contact with staff, didn't even need to see them at check in - we just drove right to our villa, walked in, keys were on the counter, and that was it. So all the negative reviews to horrible staff - you may not even need to talk to anyone at all, like us! The location is fantastic - a stone's throw from the beautiful beach. We bought most of our food at the many nearby grocery stores we passed about 5 Publix's between the airport and Island House and ate in for most meals, and used the gas grills for most of our dinners. Just exactly the relaxing vacation I was Desperate for!! My family has been going to Siesta Key for over 30 years and staying in Island House for the last 15 years. However, this year we arrived to our apartment to find a dirty kitchen, dirty bathrooms, and a leaking toilet. The room smelled awful from the moment we walked in. We literally had to go to Publix and clean before going out and enjoying the beach. We were not the only ones that found our rooms in such dismay either. For the amount of money you pay you'd expect more and as for customer service, well if you've spoken to Scott you know the customer service is dismal. You put up with him because you love Island House and all it has to offer. However, it's unfortunate that after all these years we've decided to part ways with Island House because this year it did not live up to that standard. It was in one word DIRTY. We stayed in unit 15N. It had a gorgeous gulf view and the condo was very spacious and meticulous. The kitchen was updated and fully stocked with anything you could need to cook while there. They had nice gas or charcoal grills out on the grounds if you wanted to grill too. The bathrooms were clean and in good shape but hadn't been updated. The beds were comfortable and we had another gorgeous view out of the master bedroom. I had little interaction with the office staff but when I called about check out time the following morning they told me that it wasn't rented for that next night and I could stay later if I wanted. The water was beautiful and the beach was powdery sand but there was a lot of seaweed all over the beach and in the water sometimes. I took walks every day up and down the beach and it was far worse at other resorts. Our beach seemed the cleanest. I'm told it's not usually like that but this was our first time here. If I come back to Siesta Key I would not hesitate to stay here. I have been staying at Island House every Memorial Day Weekend for the last 5 years. My experience has always been very positive until this year. The maintenance guy, Dave was one of the rudest people I have ever met. We received an extra parking pass from one of the staff members on Saturday morning. The next day Dave threatened to have the car towed and to call the cops and have us kicked out, although the parking pass was good through Monday. I hope the office staff address his behavior as it was a huge turn off to some of their loyal customers. Other than that, we stayed in Villa 26 which was really nice and was only a short walk to the beach. I can't wait to go back again next year. Aww, your browser has JavaScript turned off! Did you know that JavaScript does the following? But you'll never know that now. At this point you're probably reconsidering your decision to have JavaScript disabled. Please go to the settings menu on your phone related to your web browser, and re-enable JavaScript. We'll have so much fun together once you do. Welcome to Island House Beach Resort, a little piece of paradise on Siesta Key. Offering a variety of oceanfront apartments and villas, each with different features to meet your specific vacation needs, and being just a 15-minute drive from downtown attractions and events, we're the perfect place to enjoy a beach getaway of any kind. A stay with us includes access to our swimming pool, community house, free WiFi, and more. And since we're literally steps from the white sands and blue gulf waters of Crescent Beach, your stay also includes quiet, breezy mornings, afternoons of seaside serenity, and stunning evening sunsets. It's the ultimate escape in The Sunshine State, and we can't wait to share it with you.

And since we're literally steps from the white sands and blue gulf waters of Crescent Beach, your stay also includes quiet, breezy mornings, afternoons of seaside serenity, and stunning evening sunsets. Inhale the serenity and calm of the gorgeous landscape and exhale your worries. Now my husband and I have come here a couple times to keep with family tradition. Just a note after seeing others' comments about the staff: We had no problems with the staff at all. Island House Beach Resort, a beautiful condominium community in Siesta Key, is located on the gorgeous Crescent Beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. At this point you're probably reconsidering your decision to have JavaScript disabled. Sarasota offers theaters, golfing, boating, fishing and tennis.