Come live the simple life: Close to Siesta, Relaxing with sunroom, patio.

Q: Is Come live the simple life: Close to Siesta, Relaxing with sunroom, patio. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Come live the simple life: Close to Siesta, Relaxing with sunroom, patio. located?

Located in Gulf Gate Estates, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Gulf Gate Golf Club and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Siesta Key Beach. Gulf Gate Mall and Sarasota Memorial Health Care System are also within 2 mi (3 km).

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

Apr 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little house.

Local was great, close to beach, restaurants and everything Sarasota. House was very clean and had everything needed, especially towels. Less than a 10 minute drive to Siesta Keys beach, 20 minutes to downtown area. Having 2 bathrooms for this size house was definitely a big plus.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Apr 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit

Very comfortable, clean, and well equipped. We enjoyed the front porch and back patio area.Good area to walk in. Felt very safe. Would stay there again. The host was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions or concerns.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie C.

Dec 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great all around!!

Clean… decorated very nice.. all the amenities you needed!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy Y.

Mar 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Half Moon review

We very much enjoyed our stay at Half Moon. We were here for the month of February. The neighborhood is a quiet, well kept area. It is easy access to restaurants, stores, and Siesta Key. Half Moon has everything you need to enjoy your stay. This is the most well stocked place we have stayed at in Sarasota. Rick is a very responsive host.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Apr 20, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place !

We had a great stay at the Half Moon house. It was super clean had everything we needed and it was within walking distance to delicious restaurants.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Dec 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great little get away!

We had a wonderful stay at this beach-themed home! The property was impeccably clean, and the decor truly created a relaxing, coastal atmosphere. The location was perfect for us, just a short distance from our daughter, who had just welcomed her second baby. It made visiting so easy and convenient. The home had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, and we felt right at home. Highly recommend this lovely spot for anyone looking for a peaceful, well-located getaway. The Host has every intention of making your stay a great experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Z., Rochester

Apr 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice rental

The unit is very nicely furnished. The location is great and the neighborhood is beautiful. All necessary shopping is close.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Mar 17, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home

Ideal location for exploring beaches and other Sarasota attractions. House was well equipped, and Rick was super responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Len M.

Dec 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gulf Gate visit

This is an older property in a nice area with lots of activities nearby. It has everything you need for a stay. If you're looking for new and shiny, this is not the property. If you don't mind an older property, this worked well. Primarily used is as a place to sleep in between rounds of golf. Beds were comfortable, 2nd bath is a bit rustic but worked just fine. Rick was very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Josiah Z.

Jan 6, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Ok but outdated and dusty

The property was more rundown and dusty then I expected it to be. They did have lots of things like blankets and kitchen items but I would not stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline G.

Feb 23, 2021

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Half Moon VRBO

This property is great! Great location and close to restaurants. The property had everything we needed plus. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy D.

Jan 31, 2024

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Very comfortable and quiet

Rick was extremely accommodating and always available for issues or questions. The house was clean and comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet and very well kept. I would stay there again.

Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Jan 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in Gulf Gate

My family and I stayed 3 nights at Rick’s place. It was clean, comfortable, and close to Siesta Key. Rick provided great instructions and check in was easy. The house was filled with supplies to take care of all our needs. We had a great experience and would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

Mar 5, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sarasota Hideaway

Nice place. As advertised. Out of the way, quiet neighborhood but close enough to beaches, restaurants etc. Host was great with communication.

Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

Apr 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything that we needed

We had a wonderful stay at the Half Moon. Rick was a great host and the house had everything that we needed and then some. The house was close to the beach and located in a nice quiet neighborhood. Thanks again Rick.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanne O.

Feb 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

half moon house

Half Moon house was a great place to serve as our home base while in Sarasota. Great floor plan for relaxing with our friends. Rick was a great host, responded right away with anything we threw his way.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Jun 11, 2021

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Wonderful stay at Half Moon House!

We had such a great time in the Sarasota area staying at The Half Moon House. It was exactly as depicted in the listing and all the other reviews were accurate. This house was as clean as could be, had everything you could possibly need for your beach vacation, was in a nice neighborhood, close to Publix and 10 minutes from the beach. Oh, and the price was reasonable for what you get. Rick was very responsive. Hope to stay here again sometime soon!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Jan 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, Comfy and Clean!

We so enjoyed staying at the Half Moon house! It was very comfortable, cozy and clean! There were many personal touches and useful things to use for the beach. We have had some "unfortunate" experiences at other properties we have stayed at, so, Kudos to the cleaning crew here. We appreciated the good job they did. Rick, the owner, was a wonderful, responsive and friendly communicator. The neighborhood was nice and felt very safe. It is convenient to the beach, shopping and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee H.

Apr 7, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

This little gem is located in a quiet neighborhood just minutes from shopping, restaurants and the beach. Not only is the home nice, clean and open, it is stocked with EVERYTHING you need. I can’t say enough about the little details....bikes to ride in the neighborhood, games to play with the family, books to read and anything you could want to take to the beach. Simply amazing! The owner is very friendly and responds quickly to all questions. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marisa K.

Apr 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spring Break Escape

So happy we chose to stay at the Half Moon House! Rick was a great host and immediately helped us with any questions we had. The neighborhood is quiet and the beds were very comfortable! The house was just the right size for our multigenerational group! Grandma loved it and so did the teenagers, which made this Mama happy! Everything was clean and the furniture was comfy for lounging in the evening. The patio was perfect for a morning cup of coffee and some quiet time for reading a good book. The house is centrally located which made it easy to get to all our favorite places in the area including St. Armand’s Circle, the mall at University Town Center, Venice and of course Siesta Key! I can’t wait to come back again!!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Apr 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent home away from home!

Nestled in safe, quiet, beautiful Gulf Gate, this lovely home is less than 10 minute drive to Siesta Beach. Many shops and amenities within 1 mile.Property itself was lovely! Spotless and tidy. Nice swing out front, a lanai out back and backyard both with seating areas. House had everything we needed and more: 2 bikes, camping chairs, large cooler on wheels & beach towels. 2 lg bedrooms, master w/ king bed, 2nd w/ a double and a single. Both rooms had large closets. 2 bathrooms which thankfully had some extra toiletries in case yours explode in your suitcase as ours did!Full kitchen with fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, all utensils, dishes, etc.. Washer, dryer, large seating areas and Alexa speaker. Host leaves easy to follow instructions on the kitchen table, access to the unit was a breeze.Rick, our host, was truly the best host we have ever experienced. There was an unpredictable breakdown of the AC unit (which had previously been working fine). We messaged him and he responded within minutes. He had the unit replaced in record time on a holiday weekend! His communication was excellent, he made sure we were not inconvenienced for 1 second and he was extrememly fair and generous with price as a result of this small unavoidable event. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and noted multiple times that it felt like home. We have friends who live in the area that were equally impressed. Highly recommend & will stay again on next trip to Sarasota!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Feb 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sarasota Stay

Property was in a nice, safe neighborhood. We enjoyed having access to the bikes for a ride around the neighborhood in the evening. Property location is convenient since it is within 1-2 miles of grocery store, and 10 minute drive to Siesta Key beach. Golf also was a short drive away. Extremely well equipped with amenities like beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, etc. It was very clean and checkin was easy and smooth. Outdoor patio was a great place to enjoy coffee in the quiet of the morning or relax in the evening. Second bathroom is not a true second bathroom since located in laundry room, but would function fine for kids. We would definitely consider staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Jan 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful winter escape

We just returned home after spending the last 2 weeks at this lovely home. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and wanted to let others know that they would definitely enjoy spending their vacation here. Rick was a pleasure to deal with. He responded quickly to every inquiry that we made of him. The home was situated ideally for us ....close to the Legacy Trail which was a real highlight of our stay. The bikes which are provided were used to ride many miles and we enjoyed taking them out through the quiet neighborhood as well. Location was also very close to the beaches and easy to navigate the route to them. Overall I would rate this rental a solid 5 stars. Thank you Rick for allowing us to stay in your lovely home!!!

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

May 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation weekend getaway

I came to Sarasota to celebrate my nephew's graduation from high school in Gulf Gate Estates. We were able to enjoy beaches in the area, restaurants, and the calm quiet neighborhood. The house was clean and fresh, with plenty of sleeping and lounging space, equipped with everything you might need. We did buy our own food and enjoy it there. We enjoyed the backyard space in the early morning in the lush Florida greenery. Whether or not you are in and out going places, or you just want to lay back and read for hours doing nothing, this place is such a respite. The house is spread out so each guest can have his /her own space. We were very comfortable and I would recommend this place to anyone for its tropical feel, cleanliness, and open space. Instructions were clear and simple. Thank you to our host who made our stay relaxing and enjoyable.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

D L.

May 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Home Sarasota

The images of this lovely property are 100% accurate, but they do not completely capture the warmth of this roomy, sweet suburban home. The kitchen has lots of cupboards filled with anything you could need, even junk drawers. The open kitchen and living room layout is attractive and convenient. The sunroom and patio are appealing, but I am sad to say were rarely used, along with the grill, bikes, and more. The bedrooms have large closets and the master bedroom has a comfy bed. It's a quiet neighborhood too. Any questions are answered in the detailed instructions left by the hosts. And this house is close to everything! Everything. Minutes away you have many small international restaurants on Gateway Ave. There is a Publix less than five minutes away. Going on a boat cruise or a trolley tour, get there quickly. Main Street, St. Armands Circle, and theaters are within 15 minutes. The beach, didn't make it there, but close by too. You feel like you are home when you are here.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

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