Lakefront Siesta Key Vacation Rental Home within Small Private Resort W/ Pool

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My stay Siesta Heron was anything but cozy and left much to be desired. From the onset, the property did not live up to the expectations set by the glowing reviews and appealing photographs posted online. My concerns are threefold and notably impacted the quality of my stay: an unwelcome pest sighting, inadequate outdoor lighting, and unresponsive hosts. First, the discovery of a cockroach lounging on the sofa upon our arrival was disheartening. It immediately cast a pall over our stay, making us question the cleanliness and overall maintenance of the property. Such an encounter is unacceptable and greatly detracted from the comfort and appeal of the living space, making it difficult to relax and unwind. (Photos were sent to the host as proof). Second, the lack of lighting on the deck was a significant drawback. Evenings on the deck were something we looked forward to based on the description and images provided. However, the complete absence of outdoor lighting rendered the space unusable after sunset. This not only limited our enjoyment of the property but also raised safety concerns. Lastly, the lack of communication from the host was perhaps the most disappointing aspect of our experience. Despite reaching out to them during our stay to address these concerns, we received no response. This lack of engagement and customer service is inexcusable and left us feeling neglected and frustrated. In conclusion, this stay was far from the relaxing retreat we had anticipated, m

Girls Trip

Property was wonderful, as advertised. It was clean and beds were comfortable.

Nice Stay

Great property, easy location to shuttle and turtle beach! Kitchen had everything we needed. The roku tv and WiFi were good for the colder days. Would stay again!

Overall a disappointment …

Negatives: Missing 1 smoke detector and wine/cocktail glasses Damaged ironing board cover Greasy cooking utensils Oven baking trays were burned/stained/greasy in spots The table place mats were worn/grease stained The property is listed as 3 bedrooms but only one has a closet. Master bedroom had no hanging or storage space The plank flooring in the main area is worn out. The floor has deep gouges/scratches and is bubbling up and flexes up and down and has been nailed down in spots The sliding patio door to deck was “ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE ” to open/close/ lock due to worn track and rollers. ( Waited 10 days to get the door repaired.) Repairman said the door was in this condition for a long time Deck outside patio door is covered with rotten boards with numerous nails/screw heads poking up to rip bare feet or trip someone Suggestions for the future… The unit needs major refreshing Better cleaning (The cleaning crew left the property with cobwebs on the walls. Dead bugs entangled in the webs/or on the window sills The walls in the main living area or worn, scuffed and stained and sorely in need of a fresh coat of paint The plank floor needs to be replaced The deck needs to be resurfaced…Dangerous in its present condition The property needs to be inspected periodically to prevent future issues In summary we did not get the value that would be expected for the premium price paid. The property needs to be brought up to standards to match asking price.