Siesta Key

Hi all.

I've booked my Orlando villa and flights for 16th March next year, and I was just about to book 10 days on the gulf coast. We've done Siesta key 3 times now I think and were going to go back there, we do like it, and will choose there again, but I think I should consider other places on Siesta key. We've been to Bianco Sands on Point of Rocks (close to Stickney point bridge) every time. We like it there, their duplex's are not the biggest (for 4 folk) but the location for the beach is critical for us (200 yards away) particularly for Mrs. Macka and at around £600 quid for 10 days we think that's good value for the gulf coast. Does anyone know of anywhere else on Siesta Key that might fit the bill at these rates?

Paul.

Paul

I love Siesta Key and spend lots of time there but I have not actually stayed on the Key itself so can't help you I'm afraid. Hopefully there'll be someone along soon who can

Let us know where you decide to stay...

We stayed near by in Long boat key this summer. We stayed at the Hilton. Lido beach is about a half a block from St. Armands square also and will probably stay there next summer as the hotel was very nice. I believe the name is Lido Beach hotel, which use to be a Radisson but know recently changed. I really enjoy staying in this zone as the gulf coast waters are so much warmer.

I know of somewhere very nice at Longboat Key. It's right on the beach.
Dm me if you want details.

Why not have a look at the links above and see if there are villas available for your dates. No matter what the location - for me it has got to be a villa. I spend way too much time and money on my hols for the lack of space in a hotel to spoil it for me. This is just my own opnion mind [msnwink]

Paul

There are some stunning Gulf Coast villas available through the Orlando Villas sites (links at the top of this page) so why not do a search for your required dates ?

Thanks for the replies everyone, Jan and lee, yes villa's for us too, wouldn't dream of a hotel now.
I have looked at the link Chris & Pete, but there's nothing in Siesta key. We've got my Mom and her new(ish) hubby coming. He's never been to the States before so we're opting for what we know, so we can make sure we've got the right place. If we were going on our own, we'd try somewhere new. Some of those villa's do look great.

As I said I've not actually stayed on Siesta itself but last year I did pick up a leaflet for some accommodation there, although I can't remember the details. I'll see if I can find it and let you know :)

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We stayed near by in Long boat key this summer. We stayed at the Hilton.
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We stayed here in 2003 absolutly fab place

We have been to the beach at Siesta Key but much preferred the beaches at Englewood/Cape Haze. They are much quieter and more like the "natural Florida". Wherever you stay on the Gulf coast I am sure that you will not be disappointed but for us it would have to be a villa or condo rather than a hotel.

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Thanks for the replies everyone, Jan and lee, yes villa's for us too, wouldn't dream of a hotel now.
I have looked at the link Chris & Pete, but there's nothing in Siesta key. We've got my Mom and her new(ish) hubby coming. He's never been to the States before so we're opting for what we know, so we can make sure we've got the right place. If we were going on our own, we'd try somewhere new. Some of those villa's do look great.
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