Turtle Beach Resort, Siesta Key

Located on Little Sarasota Bay, this 4-star Siesta Key hotel features 10 individually decorated clapboard cottages dating to the 1940s. Each cottage includes a private patio with a hot tub, hammock, and furnished outdoor space. The property maintains a heated waterfront pool, private boat docks, and a BBQ area with a gazebo. All units come equipped with fully-fitted kitchens, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs with streaming services. Guests receive complimentary access to kayaks, canoes, fishing equipment, and bicycles. The resort welcomes pets of all sizes in its bay-side accommodations, with a maximum of two dogs per unit. Turtle Beach Resort sits just a 3-minute walk from Turtle Beach and provides direct access to Jim Neville Marine Preserve, where visitors can observe manatees and dolphins. Multiple dining venues are within walking distance, including seafood restaurants with extensive wine lists.

Private docks offer direct water access and wildlife viewing opportunities

Each unit features a completely enclosed patio for enhanced privacy

The property maintains its historic 1940s character

Resort fee includes beach chairs, umbrellas, and 10-pound bags of ice

Three-mile distance to main Siesta Key attractions

No on-site restaurant facilities