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Crystal Sands

Name: Crystal Sands - 657A
Brand: The Cottages on the Key
SKU: crystal-sands-657a
Rating: 5.0 (44 reviews)

🌴 Crystal Sands | Steps to the Sand Rooftop Sunset Views & Modern Poolside Escape

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2 Full, 1 Half

Sleeps: 10

The pool and patio with private lanai. Chaise lounges for soaking up the sun poolside. Covered lanai with dining for six.

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Exclusive Amenities Include: ↑↓

• Private Heated Pool
• Breathtaking Gulf Views on Shared Rooftop Balcony
• 2 Minute Walk to Siesta Key Beach & 12 Minute Walk to Siesta Key Village
• 1 Unit of Duplex Property that includes Outdoor Lounge Area, Dining Table, Gas Grill & Poolside Seating
• 3 Bedrooms (1 Primary Bedrooms), 2 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath - 2 King Beds, 1 Full over Full Bunk Bed, 1 Full Bed (Sleeps 10) with Linens Provided
• Convenience Elevator for luggage, groceries and personal gear
• Parking for 2 Cars on the Driveway & 4 Bicycles
• Keurig Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer, and Kitchen Essentials Provided
• Starter Pack of Toiletry Essentials Included - Shampoo, Conditioner, Hand / Face Soap, Body Lotion, & Makeup Wipes
• Starter Pack of Home Essentials Included - Dish Soap, Dish Sponge, Dishwasher Tablets, Laundry Tablets, & Cleaning Wipes
• Beach Towels, Chairs, Cooler, & Caddy Provided
• Enhanced Cleaning Protocols Provided by Our CottageClean Team

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Crystal Sands | Steps to the Sand Rooftop Sunset Views & Modern Poolside Escape

Why You’ll Love This Home
Just 2 minutes from Siesta Key Beach, Crystal Sands delivers modern style, a private heated pool, and a rooftop lookout deck for golden-hour views. It’s everything you love about coastal living! This unit is one side of a duplex. Guests will have private access to the left-side garage, a private backyard and pool area, the entire second floor, and the left side of the third floor.

‍‍ Perfect For
Great for beach-loving families or groups seeking a sleek, central home base close to the sand and Siesta Key Village.

️ Imagine This
Start your morning with a stroll to the beach—just 0.1 miles away—your feet already in the powder-soft sand before coffee’s gone cold. After a sun-filled day, return to your fully private backyard to lounge by the heated pool or fire up the grill. The open-concept interior welcomes you with natural light, modern coastal furnishings, and an all-white kitchen made for family-style meals. Unwind upstairs in one of three spacious bedrooms with plush king beds and a fun full-over-full bunk setup, ideal for kids or cousins sharing laughs into the night. As the sun begins to set, head up to the shared rooftop deck, drink in hand, and soak in panoramic views of the Gulf skies. Then wind down with a movie, a dip in the pool, or a moonlit toast on your private patio.

Where You’ll Sleep
• Bedroom 1: King Bed, Ensuite Bath, 2nd Floor, TV
• Bedroom 2: King Bed, Hall Bath, 3rd Floor, TV
• Bedroom 3: Full Over Full Bunk Bed & Full Bed, Hall Bath, 3rd Floor, TV

Explore the Area
• 0.1 Miles to Siesta Key Public Beach Access – Powdery Quartz Sand and Crystal-Clear Gulf Water
• 0.7 Miles to Siesta Key Village – Walkable Shops, Restaurants, and Nightlife
• 7.4 Miles to Downtown Sarasota – Explore Rooftop Bars, Theater, Nightlife, and Vibrant Dining.
• Rent Paddle Boards, Kayaks, or Bikes Nearby for Outdoor Adventures

Your Siesta Key Escape Awaits
Crystal Sands fills quickly thanks to its unbeatable beach access, rooftop sunset views, and modern design. Our CottageClean™ program ensures a spotless stay with a six-hour deep cleaning and 35-point inspection before each arrival—giving you peace of mind and a pristine welcome.

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This unit is one side of a duplex. Guests will have private access to the left-side garage, a private backyard and pool area, the entire second floor, and the left side of the third floor. The third floor is divided by a wall, providing a fully private space on your side. A shared exterior spiral staircase leads to the shared rooftop deck, which may be accessed by guests of the neighboring unit. Please contact us if you have any questions about the layout of this duplex. Starter Supplies: Starter packs of kitchen and toiletry essentials provided for a seamless first couple of nights. Free High-Speed WiFi. The pool is heated from November 15th to April 15th. While the heater works to maintain comfortable temperatures, performance can vary during colder weather. This home has stairs and an elevator. Please contact us if any guest has mobility concerns. The primary guest making the reservation must be at least 26 years of age.

Related Units: Looking for more space? This home is part of a duplex with other bookable options:
- 6 Bedroom Option: Beach Dream
- 3 Bedroom Option: Silver Shore

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Review Date: July 29, 2026

"House was clean, so close to the beach, had basically everything you would need for your stay, pool is definitely a well added feature!Host responded quickly with any questions...Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed By: Angela

Review Date: July 21, 2026

"Clean, has toddler beach toys, wagon, rolling cooler, chairs and umbrella - pretty much all things needed for the beach. Close to beach access, about a 2 minute walk, and the bus stop to the village. Overall great stay.

Reviewed By: Tina

Review Date: July 6, 2026

"Excellent location just steps from the beach. Spotless clean house. Spacious garage with bikes, beach chairs, coolers, and related gear. Tons of clean towels. Plunge pool in the yard with TV stereo, propane grill, and outdoor fridge. Comfy beds. Strong AC and great water pressure. Parking for 3 cars. Hosts were prompt and responsive. Ideal location to easily walk to the beach or the village.

Reviewed By: Nathaniel

Response from The Cottages on the Key:
Hi Nathaniel,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a fantastic stay and enjoyed everything the home has to offer.
It’s wonderful to know you appreciated the unbeatable location, spotless accommodations, comfortable beds, and all of the amenities. We’re also happy to hear our team’s prompt communication helped make your stay even more enjoyable.
Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable Siesta Key getaway!
Warm regards,
Guest Services Team

Review Date: June 27, 2026

"We have stayed in Siesta Key three times now, and this was by far our best time we have had. The place was incredible. It was bright, open, airy, lots of natural light, and in a phenomenal location, just a 2 min walk to the beach.
The place was so peaceful and we felt right at home. In fact, we plan to rebook this location when we come back. We had a great time. After the beach we would relax in the pool which was very serene and peaceful. One of my personal favorite things to do was sit and drink tea while looking out the corner windows. I can't say enough good things about this place, definitely recommend.
The host was great, extremely responsive and helpful. Always available when we reached out which was only a couple of times with questions.

Reviewed By: Joseph

Response from The Cottages on the Key:
Hi Joseph,
Thank you so much for your incredible review! We’re truly honored to hear that, after three trips to Siesta Key, this was your best vacation yet. That is one of the highest compliments we could receive!
It’s wonderful to know you loved the bright, open design of the home, the peaceful atmosphere, and the unbeatable location just a short walk from the beach. We especially enjoyed reading about your quiet mornings with a cup of tea by the corner windows and relaxing by the pool after the beach—those are exactly the kinds of moments we hope our guests get to experience.
Thank you as well for your kind words about our team. We’re delighted our responsiveness helped make your stay even more enjoyable.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled to hear you’re already planning to return. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable Siesta Key getaway!
Warm regards,
Guest Services Team

Review Date: May 21, 2026

Reviewed By: Catherine S.

Response from The Cottages on the Key:
Hi Catherine, Thank you so much for your five-star rating! We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and are so glad you had a great experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon. Warm regards, Guest Services Team

Great location. Nice property

Review Date: May 12, 2026

"Great location. Nice property

Reviewed By: Dexter Peters

The Cottages On The Key's has a Great Location

Review Date: May 11, 2026

"The Cottages On The Key's has a Great Location walking Distance to the Beach which is what we where looking for.

Reviewed By: Duane Yoder

We had a BLAST at Crystal Sands!

Review Date: May 1, 2026

"We had a BLAST at Crystal Sands! It was me, my husband, 2 small children and my parents. Everyone loved the property and the response time from the rental agency was SO impressive. They were so helpful when we needed them. I'd stay here again 100%.

Reviewed By: Kelly Dzanaj

We would definitely stay here again!

Review Date: April 8, 2026

"The place was great. Loved being across the street from the beach. Very clean. Elevator a plus. All of the amenities were very nice. We would definitely stay here again!

Reviewed By: Elizabeth Duberman

We really enjoyed our stay, beautiful place.

Review Date: March 5, 2026

"We really enjoyed our stay, beautiful place.

Reviewed By: Christine F Stalker

It was better than we expected.

Review Date: January 14, 2026

"Great location, less than 1/2 mile to Siesta Key Village, steps from the beach, all the beach chairs, umbrellas, wagons, coolers that we needed. It was better than we expected.

Reviewed By: Nick Manning

Overall, we had a fantastic time at Crystal Sands.

Review Date: November 21, 2025

"Overall, we had a fantastic time at Crystal Sands. The home has all the amenities a family with children could ask for. Couple that with a perfect location with beach access as well as a host who was extremely responsive to any issues we had, and you get the makings of a great vacation.

Reviewed By: Paul Applegate

We felt right at home!

Review Date: November 14, 2025

"We loved our time here! It was perfect for a family ranging from an infant to adults in theirs 60s. Walkable to the beach and downtown area. We felt right at home!

Reviewed By: Cassidy Kelley

It was exactly as described and the pictures were accurate.

Review Date: October 6, 2025

"We loved the house, it was exactly as described and the pictures were accurate. It was a great place to stay close to everything. The staff was extremely helpful and responsive to every call and resolved all questions/concerns in a timely manner. I would definitely stay with this company again and thus place in particular if in this area again. The lanai and pool were a total hit and used daily! A great place to stay!

Reviewed By: Debbie Sturgeon

This place was perfect for our family.

Review Date: October 6, 2025

"This place was perfect for our family. Short drive to the village for dinner and the beach is very walkable

Reviewed By: Scott Goedde

Would totally stay here again!

Review Date: September 10, 2025

"We loved the house! It was super clean and beds were really comfortable. Any time we had a question about the house, management was quick to respond. Would totally stay here again!

Reviewed By: Jeanine Plebani

100% recommend and would stay again!

Review Date: August 27, 2025

"Perfect family vacation home! The kids loved the bikes and private pool, and the personalized cupcakes on arrival made us feel right at home. 100% recommend and would stay again!

Reviewed By: Edith Erives

Great place, would stay again!

Review Date: August 13, 2025

"Great place, would stay again!

Reviewed By: Tonya Wilson

It has great potential for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Review Date: May 19, 2025

"Beautiful Home in a Great Location — But Be Aware of Nearby Construction The location of this property is fantastic, and the home itself is exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and just like the photos. Unfortunately, our stay was impacted by active construction directly next door. Work began at 7 AM and continued until 4 PM, Monday through Friday, which made it difficult for our family to sleep in or enjoy the outdoor areas as we had hoped. That said, the rental company was responsive and understanding of our concerns, which we really appreciated. I would absolutely recommend this property once the construction next door is complete—it has great potential for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Reviewed By: Thomas Mcpherson

I would definitely recommend this company and stay in this house again

Review Date: October 2, 2024

"Unfortunately our stay was cut short by Hurricane Helene. Cottages on the Key was very supportive and felt with a couple of issues that came up quickly and efficiently. I would definitely recommend this company and stay in this house again

Reviewed By: Lorie Seitzinger

Wonderful location and wonderful hosts!

Review Date: September 3, 2024

"Wonderful location and wonderful hosts! Perfect for our group.

Reviewed By: Nicholas Michel

The house was amazing and holds many memories for us.

Review Date: August 9, 2024

"A wonderful trip. The house was amazing and holds many memories for us. The location was absolutely perfect There was a pack n play and high chair for the baby. We bought one and didn't need to. We had troubles with the elevator but wasn't an issue, a sun shade on the rooftop would be nice bc too hot to hang out in sun. Happy to have a happy hour pool.

Reviewed By: Jodi Vaughn

It was awesome!!

Review Date: July 8, 2024

"It was awesome!!

Reviewed By: Barbara Johnson

Perfect stay for a family.

Review Date: May 13, 2024

"Perfect stay for a family. Steps from the beach and a short drive to Siesta Village. I would recommend to everyone!

Reviewed By: Marianela Cutshaw

Loved the home, loved the location

Review Date: April 30, 2024

"We stayed at the home about 18 months ago- and loved it. Loved the home, loved the location and that was the main reason for us to come back to the same place. Nothing beats the location- no need for a car- walk to the beach across the street or to dinner in town. We will for sure be back. Thank you for the hospitality

Reviewed By: Gina Jordanov

Great place to stay, beautiful, clean space.

Review Date: March 4, 2024

"Great place to stay, beautiful, clean space. Our family really enjoyed our time!

Reviewed By: Emanuel Fisher

Our stay was great and there were way more amenities than listed.

Review Date: February 6, 2024

"Our stay was great and there were way more amenities than listed. Full seasoning rack, dishes, coffee cups, glasses, bikes and much more!

Reviewed By: Karl Bontrager

Excellent

Review Date: December 14, 2023

"Excellent

Reviewed By: John Culkin

Close to the beach and close to the Village

Review Date: November 6, 2023

"Close to the beach and close to the Village. Our little boys enjoyed the pool!

Reviewed By: Linda Baurle

The Cottages

Review Date: June 19, 2023

"Such a great place! My family and I had such a good time. The place was awesome! Clean, new, roomy, everything was awesome. PM were great. Easy to get a hold of if needed. Would definitely stay at one of their properties again for sure!

Reviewed By: Daniela Marre

Perfect

Review Date: May 31, 2023

"We had a great time staying here for 2 weeks. Location is perfect for walking to the beach. They furnished everything needed for the beach. Umbrellas, wagon, cooler, chairs. The surprise cupcakes in the refrigerator were a major plus! The only recommendation is more usable things stocked in the kitchen. Paper towels, foil, condiments. The pool was a nice break for later in the day. As they do tell you this is a shared unit. You hear neighbors and share the rooftop but we never had an issue. Everyone was very friendly. Highly recommend this property.

Reviewed By: Theresa Rogers

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Review Date: April 18, 2023

"Easy access to beach, great location!

Reviewed By: Carolyn P.

Best VRBO experience ever!

Review Date: April 4, 2023

"Fantastic location short walk to beach and village. Salt water pool perfect for my son with a chlorine allergy. Gorgeous beachfront views and sunsets from rooftop. Seamless check-in process, A+ customer service, responsive and even helped me jump my rental car! Stocked well with everything you need for a week at the beach including beach chairs, wagon, bikes and grill. Outdoor seating with TV was ideal for watching sports events with the kids. Bunk room perfect for kids of all ages and elevator so convenient for luggage, groceries and anyone with disabilities. Wish it were a little less expensive but we rented during peak spring break season.

Reviewed By: Katherine P Sugarman

Terrific Spot!

Review Date: January 18, 2023

"Outstanding spot to spend a week-long Siesta vacation. Clean, and organized with all amenities provided. We particularly liked the beach chairs provided. Access area for beach is right across the street. Service was excellent. Not a single issue. We will be back!!

Reviewed By: Richard Spehn

Terrific Spot

Review Date: January 16, 2023

Vacation Date: January 6, 2023

Reviewed By: Rick

Terrific Spot

Review Date: January 16, 2023

Vacation Date: January 6, 2023

Reviewed By: Rick

Review for Crystal Sands - 657A

Review Date: November 22, 2022

"We stayed with The Cottages on the Key just a few weeks ago. We will absolutely rent from them again. The house was beautiful but more than that the Cottages team were incredibly attentive. They were always helpful any time I sent an email or gave them a call. When we couldn't find something at the property they had someone there within minutes to drop it off. They were so friendly and the welcome cupcakes were a nice touch!

Reviewed By: Michelle Percia

Fantabulous

Review Date: October 5, 2022

Vacation Date: September 22, 2022

"Wonderful place for girls birthday getaway (or a family). Lovely interior, great outdoor covered patio with a excellent small pool. A small walk with your wagon loaded with your umbrella & chairs (included) to the beautiful beach with white, white powder soft sand, unlike anything anywhere. I parked myself on the beach ALL day & ladies brought me mimosas & treats. Highly recommend.

Reviewed By: Jacque

Fantabulous

Review Date: October 5, 2022

Vacation Date: September 22, 2022

Reviewed By: Jacque

Highly recommend

Review Date: October 5, 2022

"We stayed in Crystal Sands & loved it. I would highly recommend.

Reviewed By: Jacquelyn Good

Fabulous place!

Review Date: October 3, 2022

"What a great getaway on Siesta Key! This place was easy to get to the beach or village, and just relax by the pool or in the beautiful living area. Great communication from the CottageCrew with the rental agreement, fixing odds and ends, and unfortunately (but also fortunately!!), for helping us prep and evacuate before Hurricane Ian. Definitely recommend!

Reviewed By: Meghan Good

Great place to stay

Review Date: September 23, 2022

Vacation Date: September 3, 2022

"Property was perfect! Great location and had everything we needed. Will definitely be staying here again!!

Reviewed By: KL

Great place to stay

Review Date: September 23, 2022

Vacation Date: September 3, 2022

"Property was perfect! Great location and had everything we needed. Will definitely be staying here again!!

Reviewed By: KL

Exceeding expectations

Review Date: September 14, 2022

"Beautiful home, super clean and nicely decorated! Location is superb- only few minutes walking distance to the beach and short drive to restaurants. The welcoming basket with fresh fruits and snacks was very nice too. Wish the access to the rooftop was easier but we still enjoyed it! Would love to come back!

Reviewed By: Gina Jordanov

Excellent Experience!!

Review Date: August 15, 2022

"We loved our stay !! Excellent location right next to the beach. Just 3 min walk to the beach! Beautiful property! Very well staged-we loved the decor. Very comfortable and relaxing-awesome back pool area!! Short drive or trolley to shops/restaurants. Management did an excellent job of making us feel welcome! We would love to stay again!

Reviewed By: Jeffrey Zeckser

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