Arriving at the house and once getting the Lay of the land so to speak, we realized this was the best location we could have chosen. It was less than 5 minutes from awesome pier fishing in a local park just north on Tamini Creek and to Christopher Wheeler Park with direct access to Little Sarasota Bay on shore fishing. Bait shops where you can buy your daily bait and licenses are on the way to fishing spots! You can easily walk to the Daquiri Deck, which is just across the south draw bridge, I would recommend this as if you don't leave by 10am the traffic is heavy going over the bridge. Abel's ice cream shop is right next door, as is a FANTANSTIC place to get a foot massage and manicure. It is easily accessible to public beach access across the bridge. I would recommend leaving about 9am to head to the beach, as you can get free parking by Christopher Wheeler park on the street and not to many people realize this! After parking you do have to walk about 5 minutes to hit the actually beach, but hey it's free parking! You are about 3 miles from Turtle Beach to the south, which in my opinion has just as good of sand as the main beach in Siesta. Add to the fact there are excellent grocery stores within 5 minutes of driving, or you can actually walk if you want to and restaurants and night life, you really cannot beat the location. It is quiet at night and a great place to enjoy a cocktail on the patio in the evening! Will be back!