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Property Description

This is Gertrude’s Village House, a Gertrude Rentals property in the Top Location on the Island! Leave the car behind! Beautifully decorated and located in the center of Siestas best beaches shopping food and drinks. Out-door lounging and dining areas off the living-room master and mother-in-law suite, a private gate into the Siesta Key Village, and its just a few doors away from three of the islands top beaches. Sure to provide a combination of fun, ease and relaxation you can't get in other properties. 

GERTRUDE’S VILLAGE HOUSE “AT A GLANCE” - 3BR/2Bath
- Private entrance to Village’s World-Famous Dining & Entertainment.   
- Three Private Patios, Sun Lounging chaises & Alfresco Dining tables.   
- Award Winning Beaches, 20 Bar Restaurants, Walk to everything!
- Walk to Siesta Key Beaches and clear calm Azure Water & pure quartz White Sand.   
- Tide Pools & Sand Bars for lounging, sleeping, relaxing, or water sports.
- Best Sunsets in North America with 300-degree views of the Gulf.   
- 20 Restaurant-Bars, Live Music, Daiquiris, Oysters, stone crab, ice cream, fresh donuts.
- Kayak, bike, paddleboard, scooter, golf cart rentals.   
- Walk to Free Island Trolley & every activity imaginable.
- A one of a Kind Siesta Key Experience.

The Location  - You work hard and you deserve this. Three patios are 100% private and surrounded by tropical plants.  They come with pagoda umbrellas for shade, chaise loungers and dining tables, and are perfect for enjoying a quiet cup of coffee, good book, cocktail(s), or an al-fresco meal. Its a few a steps off the patio to a private gate into the heart of the Village and the best fresh oysters, seafood, tropical drinks, ice cream, entertainment, and even gourmet donuts on the island. The beaches at this location are the widest and have panoramic views of the gulf to the North-West-and-South and are the top spot in North America for viewing sunsets. You can swim or “often” wade to Sand Dollar Island, a naturally occurring white sand cay popular with dolphin’s sand-dollars and “occasionally” giant-conch. The water is shallow clear and calm with white quartz-sand tide-pools perfect for sleeping drinking or playing. This is the only spot on Siesta where you can go from the water to lunch or dinner and back to the sand without putting on your shirt and shoes.

History - “Life is a string of pearls where you never know how many you have left.” - GVLJ. Named for my grandmother “Gertrude” who traveled the world until age 91, but always insisted this street on Siesta Key was the place she loved best. When I was young, she would take me to the beach and swim out so far I couldn’t see her yellow flowered bathing cap even while standing on a chair! Today, you can laze float and wade in the same white quartz sand and calm crystal clear gulf water she once did.  

Beach Gear - Correction for Air-b-n-b listings.  We provide beach towels and beach chairs at every location, umbrellas and carts at most locations, and do not provide "snorkeling gear" at any locations.  Sorry for the confusion. Snorkeling gear can be rented or purchased nearby.

Support Post Booking - I understand vacation time is precious and I will make sure you get the most out of it. My number is the only contact information you need. My units are at the top attractions on the island. Cars are never required, but you will have private parking near the unit. Check-in any day of the week at any time using your private door-code.  No requirement ever at checkout. Free early check-in when possible. Never hidden fees or solicitations.  Every unit including this one is available for instant booking. 

When you book with me you get a fully accessible and knowledgeable owner/host and reliable advice from a G-approved local expert. I can recommend the best spot for fishing or fresh fish, Michigan or Ohio State games, romantic-dinners marriage-proposals or singles, Eco-tourism, family friendly activities, or safe ways to lose your kids when you need a break. 

Terms - Payments are 50% refundable when canceled at least 60 days before arrival. Payments are not refundable when canceled less than 60 days before arrival. Events or gatherings involving outside guests are only allowed with prior approval from the management. Guest agrees to hold the Property Manager and Owner harmless from any liability for injuries while on vacation. 

Travel Insurance--If you prefer insured bookings, we also offer travel insurance. Basic Travel Insurance- cost is 7%, covers 30 different issues, coverage begins only after protection has been purchased. CFAR (cancel for any reason) insurance is available in states applicable- cost is approximately 11% (7% basic plus additional 3.8% to add CFAR). Basic and CFAR must be purchased together as CFAR cannot be purchased individually. CFAR covers 60% of the trip cost with no questions asked. Travel insurance must be purchased within 14 days of booking and 30 days before check-in. Claim must be filed two days prior to arrival, available to U.S. citizens only.
 

Activities and Special Interests

This property provides access to the following activities and special interests: