Title: Exclusive Private Residence on the Gulf of Mexico, a Premier Vacation Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Exclusive Private Residence on the Gulf of Mexico, a Premier Vacation Retreat Beachfront vacation home with a private beach and a water park ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53840000/53838400/53838348/b8d94866.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53840000/53838400/53838348/0b413e6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53840000/53838400/53838348/e2d6783d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53840000/53838400/53838348/147939e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53840000/53838400/53838348/c2379ef7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into The Patient Heron, a luxurious beachfront retreat where picture postcard views await from every room. Stroll along the private beach, launch a water adventure from the dock or unwind on your lanai with Siesta Key sunsets as your backdrop. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Exclusive Private Residence on the Gulf of Mexico, a Premier Vacation Retreat Best kept secret! Uniquely suited for guests who requires both luxury and privacy, this gulf front home offers picture postcard views all day from all rooms. Located directly on the beach via private, gated road, it features beach to bay water access. Enjoy the famously beautiful Siesta Key sunsets nightly right from the lanai or upper level decks. Stroll on the unmatched private beach or take your coffee in the lush tropical gardens on the bay side. Launch a water adventure from the dock--boating, fishing, kayaking with access to Inter-coastal Waterway. Kayaks and stand-up paddle boards are provided. Wide open spacious kitchen and living area with en suite king bedroom on main level along with additional full bath, laundry on main level and on upper level--double full-size stackable units in master closet. Elevator access from the ground level to every floor. The main level lanai spans the gulf front side and can be enjoyed in all weather as it features sliding glass windows. A romantic and spacious gulf front primary suite plus another gulf front king + twin and third queen garden view bedroom are upstairs which share spacious hall bath. Main level primary with en suite bath plus full hall bath for living area access. All bedrooms feature walk out terrace or lanai for peaceful outdoor relaxation anytime. Since these photos, the upstairs and bedroom carpet has been replaced with beautiful luxury vinyl plank. The staircase has been revamped to include a lovely solid aluminum handrail and new carpet runner. The comfort and peace this home affords are beyond explanation in just a few words. Aptly named The Patient Heron for the oft sited Great Blue Herons which walk slowly along water's edge, this unique and luxurious home has only just been made available in the last four years. Many of our guests have become repeat guests. This is a very special place. It is exclusively offered for minimum one month stays January through March, two-week minimum April through December. Book your stay in paradise now! You will not regret it! Book this and score major points with the family! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On a private beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Dock - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the bay - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Paddleboard - Water park - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69260000/69252800/69252715/36cb4bec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rare private beachfront estate on the Gulf. 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This will occur within 48 hours of the booking. As much as we would love to host everyone, we will only allow families and extended families to stay at our property. Thank you for understanding. Please refer to the House Rules and Tips provided upon booking for additional helpful rules and information. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as PRIVATE\_VACATION\_HOME Exclusive Tropical Beach Front Paradise Exclusive Beach Front Tropical Paradise Siesta Key Exclusive Tropical Beach Front Paradise the Patient Heron Exclusive Beach Front Tropical Paradise Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.21384%2C-82.51450&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sJIKAHQpshp3wijdFpny59sMJfI=) Sarasota, FL #### What's nearby - Turtle Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Jim Neville Marine Preserve - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Crescent Beach - 5 min drive - 5.2 km - Siesta Key Marina - 6 min drive - 5.5 km - Siesta Key Beach - 7 min drive - 6.5 km #### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive - ‪mad moe's - ‬16 min drive - ‪The Overlook - ‬17 min drive - ‪Roessler's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Exclusive Private Residence on the Gulf of Mexico, a Premier Vacation Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Exclusive Private Residence on the Gulf of Mexico, a Premier Vacation Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Exclusive Private Residence on the Gulf of Mexico, a Premier Vacation Retreat? > Check-out is at 9:00 AM. ### Where is Exclusive Private Residence on the Gulf of Mexico, a Premier Vacation Retreat located? > Nestled on the beach, this Siesta Key vacation home is just steps from Turtle Beach and Jim Neville Marine Preserve. Crescent Beach and Point of Rocks are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? 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