4/10 Poor
Chad B.
11 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
I have vacationed on Siesta Key more than a dozen times over 20 years, and I've never left a bad review until now. This was by far my worst experience. The issues: No hot water for first four days (new WH was installed during stay), location of property is errant on VRBO(picture attached isn't correct location), all six bikes were not fully assembled (had to borrow tools from bike shop and finished front tires and seat installation myself), no dresser or side table in master bedroom, hall bath faucet sprayed water out the side (plumber fixed during stay), cheap 'back breaking' pull out couches, and the kitchen had no knives short a butter knife, which was fun cutting french bread for dinner. The manager was mostly responsive, but when I asked for a discount due to the lack of hot water, I was texted that the "water temp was within an acceptable range for normal hygiene use". Then they negated their answer by replacing the 10-year old water heater two days later. The property is also located at the end of the canal, and at low tide, the bottom is exposed and smells like sewage. I would not rent this property again, and I will be challenging my credit card for the four days without hot water and to VRBO for grossly mislocating the property.
Chad B.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026