The Raya House
About this house rental
Mid-century modern, 3 bedroom 2 bath pool home within minutes of Siesta Key Beach and Turtle Beach; (closest Siesta beach access is 2.4 miles away. Main Siesta Beach access is 4.2 miles away) easy access to downtown. This house was completely renovated in 2017, and the pool and patio area was resurfaced in 2020. Open concept, split floor plan, WiFi, screen enclosed pool and patio area, propane grill, large driveway for off-street parking, fenced corner lot in quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to delicious frozen custard! Great for families. Though there is no extra fee for heating the pool, we do ask that you request it in advance as it takes a couple of days for pool to reach warmer temperatures when the weather is cool.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Gulf Gate Estates, FL
House in Gulf Gate Estates, FL
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
$$$$
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(83 Reviews)
10.0
We enjoyed our 9 day stay at the Raya house. The owners were quick to respond to any questions and requests we had and the house was very well stocked for our stay! We loved having all the beach toys/chairs and toys/sports equipment. The only area of improvement for us would be more grass in the yard, as our boys wanted to spend lots of time playing there but it was more sandy than grassy. Loved the pool and it was well heated with lots of pool toys!
5.0
My kids and I loved our stay! Bunk bed room was fantastic! Pool was delightfully warm. My kids were fish. Great location. Close to beaches. Fabulous communication. I inquired about a waffle iron. They went out and purchased one for the house. I can't wait to book again for next year.
5.0
Great trip and awesome home! Fully stocked, we didn’t need to bring anything besides swimsuits and clothing! Outdoor shower was the best part! Us coming from the beach and washing off, helped keep all the sand out of the house! Very clean and had plenty of essentials! Check out Detwillers while there! Looks like the home was recently remodeled and done beautifully!
Pool was perfect! We had toddlers with us and the owners put up a fence and gated the pool! Such peace of mind with toddlers running around was so nice! Communication with owners was top notch. Thank you guys we will come again soon!
5.0
Excellent
5.0
We loved our stay at The Raya House! It was super clean and the house was so comfortable for our group of 6. The pool was a great size for young kids, and there was plenty of space outside to enjoy the beautiful weather.
Only a few suggestions - would have liked to have another TV in the house (only 1 in the living room), the beds in the main rooms were quite small (full/queens), and the coffee maker could use some instructions!
5.0
This home is beautiful! Modern twist, but kid friendly. Our group consisted of 2 adults, 2 kids (9yrs) 1 kid (14) 1 kid (16) and 1 kid(17) I state the ages, because no one was bored or felt cramped while at the house. The pool and patio area is awesome...I personally missed out on a few beach days because the kids wanted to stay and swim in the pool. The house comes with everything you need (beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, coolers, toys, games, baskets, washer, dryer, detergent...the list goes on and on!
The location is great. Very close to grocery stores, restaurants and very close drive to Siesta Key! The hosts are great...very attentive!
Overall 5 STARS!
-Frank 7/2023
5.0
Rebeca and Michael were excellent hosts, extremely responsive and accommodating. The house was great for my family of 4 and my parents. I could barely get my almost 5 year old son out of the pool, the backyard was a great space. The house had basically every amenity we could need, from a pack and play to beach supplies to pool toys. Short drive from multiple grocery stores and many restaurants as well as the beautiful siesta key beach. Would most definitely rent again if we are in the area.
5.0
We so enjoyed our stay at Raya House. The property was pristine with every item you would need. Rebecca & Michael had the pool protective fence up for us prior to arrival. We enjoyed the location close to grocery stores and the beach without huge crowds. The neighbors were kind enough to provide fresh mangos from their yard for our delicious salsa. We loved playing with our grandson in the pool and he loved seeing the bunnies in the yard and checking the ripening of the pineapple each day. Beach chairs and wagon were great to have for our beach visits. We highly recommend staying at Rayha house!!! We will be back and thank you for a wonderful retreat for our family.
5.0
Michael/ Rebeca
Thank you so much for sharing your home with us we had a wonderfull time.
House was perfect in every way. Very close to everything. Pool was awesome. Bed was super comfortable. Kitchen well stocked. Water pressure unreal for showers loved it!
Bob & Tammy
5.0
I was excited about this house from the moment I booked it. But when we got there....wow! It was even more spectacular in person. So very clean. And eveything you need for a beach vacation was provided. Towels, beach chairs, beach caddy, beach toys. We don't have a little one but I noticed a stroller and pack & play as well.
Designwise the floors were so beautiful and modern decor were so much warmer than modern typically is. You can really tell that the house remodel was incredibly well thought out. Plenty of room and places for all to sit. Beds are comfy.
My favorite part, everyone's favorite part, the pooooool! Screened in patio keeps all the lovely Florida bugs out. We ate lunch and dinner when we were home out on the table on the patio. There are fans above the table to help with the heat. My kiddos were always in the pool so we spent lots of time here.
If you're thinking of booking, don't hesitate! You'll LOVE it! Totally worth the price!
5.0
This house is immaculate and the pictures online don’t do it justice! It was so clean and spacious and stocked which is very unusual for a Vrbo. The hosts answered all of our questions immediately as we have never been to the area and they helped answer everything about the area! They left out a welcome gift and had toilet paper, paper towels and toiletries in all the bathrooms and outdoor shower. Even though there are only two indoor bathrooms we all used the outdoor shower which was nice since there were 7 of us. The pool area was so nice with ample seating and we all enjoyed the swing to relax and read in. The kids loved swimming at night with the outdoor lights. They provided a beach wagon and chairs which was amazing to not have to take up all the room in our van with all of this. Unlike all the other vrbo rentals we have stayed in you could truly arrive at this one and not have to rush to the store if you want to shower and go to the bathroom. There were plenty of towels and blankets in every room and even blankets to use in the living room. There were bikes to ride on which was very cool for my older kids who enjoyed having some freedom to go out on their own. The little front porch seating area was also a highlight for my older kids to post pretty pictures on social media lol! Something I also appreciated was the owners having laundry soap there because I think if property owners want laundry started they should provide the detergent. Best Vrbo I have stayed in!
5.0
Michael and Rebeca are phenomenal hosts! Our trip was to gather our two kids and their significant others for a week away….we came from 2 different cities and had luggage and golf clubs. We planned on someone sitting hostage with luggage while we waited for check in but were very pleased at the opportunity to check in early! Made a huge difference to our day and ability to get to store and settled. The next day “kids” discovered the bike tires weren’t full enough to ride without damaging. Contacted them to see if we had overlooked a pump… they had one delivered that evening!!!!!! Enjoyed daily bike rides after that! House is clean, stocked, beach towels, cart, pool toys …. Space is amazing for gatherings as it is open and the glass window views of pool and outdoor space were great!!!! Day and evening pool time in warm and clean pool!! Close to beaches and activities… did a kayak mangrove tour and PopStroke for non-beach fun and the boys golfed 2 days. Would absolutely stay again!!!!! They are all 5 star reviews for a reason!!
5.0
Michael and Rebeca are phenomenal hosts! Our trip was to gather our two kids and their significant others for a week away….we came from 2 different cities and had luggage and golf clubs. We planned on someone sitting hostage with luggage while we waited for check in but were very pleased at the opportunity to check in early! Made a huge difference to our day and ability to get to store and settled. The next day “kids” discovered the bike tires weren’t full enough to ride without damaging. Contacted them to see if we had overlooked a pump… they had one delivered that evening!!!!!! Enjoyed daily bike rides after that! House is clean, stocked, beach towels, cart, pool toys …. Space is amazing for gatherings as it is open and the glass window views of pool and outdoor space were great!!!! Day and evening pool time in warm and clean pool!! Close to beaches and activities… did a kayak mangrove tour and PopStroke for non-beach fun and the boys golfed 2 days. Would absolutely stay again!!!!! They are all 5 star reviews for a reason!!
5.0
Rebeca and Michael's home was wonderful for our week stay. They are very responsive and quick to help.
The beds were clean and comfortable. Bunk beds are very sturdy and my kids felt safe sleeping in them.
Kitchen is very clean and well stocked with tons of kitchen items, seasonings, and towels.
Close to several beaches (8-10min), siesta and turtle beach just to name a few!
Close to lots of food and grocery stores too!
Do yourself a favor and eat at Duval's for dinner! So so yummy.
5.0
Comfortable, very clean, well-equipped home with very responsive, kind and considerate home owners.
5.0
Michael & Rebecca are super-great hosts. This house is exactly like you see in the photos. Check-in was very easy. Our family of 5 had plenty of room in this spacious house. It was extremely clean, comfortable, & well stocked. We brought stuff with us, because you just never know what is provided, but trust me you can leave your extras at home.
Kitchen had everything we needed. It had plenty of cooking spices, soap, trash bags, towels, utensils, etc. We were even impressed with the top quality paper towels & toilet paper, not the cheap stuff other Rentals provide. They also provided beach wagon, beach chairs, beach towels and bicycles. The heated pool was great with cooler temps during our first day.
Owners were very prompt responding to messages, so don't hesitate to reach out with specific questions. Siesta Key beach is close by and trust me, you have to visit Paisano's Italian Bakery, you'll be glad you did.
5.0
Excellent location, well-stocked (best we’ve ever seen), super clean, renovated property. Hosts are responsive, generous, helpful and very nice. Definitely coming back to this one!
10.0
This was our third time staying and it was wonderful. The children loved coming back to a familiar place, and enjoyed swimming in the pool everyday. The hosts are also very quick to reply to messages and genuinely really nice people.
5.0
Very nice place
5.0
Property was clean and stocked! The pool and patio were perfect when we needed breaks from the beach(the children couldn't swim enough!) Michael and Rebecca were very helpful and wonderful to chat with when we needed help! Thanks for the wonderful stay! We cannot wait to go back!
5.0
This is our second time staying at this property and we would be happy to stay here again! Everything was lovely- the home was exceptionally clean and well-furnished, all of the necessary amenities were taken care of (from coffee filters, to beach chairs, to trash bags), and the pool area was an awesome hang-out spot. It's obvious that the owners take great care of their property! No complaints! :)
5.0
The property is in excellent condition. I recommend and we hope to return next year. Thanks
4.0
Muy bien
Estuvimos 6 días y todo fue ok
Las instrucciones fueron apropiadas y el barrio tranquilo
La recomiendo
5.0
GREAT House
Clean, updated, fresh and welcoming. Kitchen stocked very well, as were all the bathrooms. We were very pleased with our stay.
5.0
A Must Stay in Sarasota
We had a great experience and the host were very easy to contact/help us during our stay. The house is beautiful and the pool is a great touch. Great quiet location and not far from the beach. The house was fully stocked with anything you would need during your stay. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Great Place for Family!
Great location, nothing was missing from the house...enjoyed our stay!!!
5.0
Great time. Great house.
The house was as described. Clean, updated tastefully and cozy. Our kids loved the pool -and we were swimming and playing everyday! It’s a close drive to Siesta Key beach -which is an awesome beach —beautiful white sand, clean and the temperature is perfect. Nearby restaurants are very good. Downtown Main St. is the place to be —shops, art galleries and a row of restaurants. Overall it was great experience. Thank you Rebecca and Michael!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay. This house was so we’ll supplied with just everything you’d need. And very clean. Very good neighborhood and close do the beach.
The pool was so nice and relaxing. Had the best time with my grandkids.
5.0
Best vacation in a long time.
We had a wonderful stay. This house was so we’ll supplied with just everything you’d need. And very clean. Very good neighborhood and close do the beach.
The pool was so nice and relaxing. Had the best time with my grandkids.
5.0
Wonderful house
This was a great place to stay and fit our family of 4 perfectly! The house was clean, outfitted with everything we needed, and close to shopping, beaches, restaurants, etc. I would definitely recommend this house!
5.0
Great property
The home was above and beyond, cleanliness, owners thought of very
thing. All VRBO should take a lesson from them. Great Job
5.0
The house was beautiful, had everything we needed and the location was perfect! Only a short drive to Siesta! The pool and back patio was fantastic, we definitely hope to come back and stay here again!
5.0
Perfect vacation home
The house was beautiful, had everything we needed and the location was perfect! Only a short drive to Siesta! The pool and back patio was fantastic, we definitely hope to come back and stay here again!
5.0
We had an amazing experience at this location! We traveled with a small army of little kids and the house was so accommodating. Everything we needed for a home away from home was available - including all the little convenience items like toys, books, high chair, pack n play, water toys, beach toys, umbrella, beach carts, etc.
They had thought of everything!
We loved the privacy, pool, patio, furnishings and finishes.
We would recommend for anyone looking for a beach getaway from infants to adults!
Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your space. We look forward to staying again sometime in the near future!
5.0
Perfect!
We had an amazing experience at this location! We traveled with a small army of little kids and the house was so accommodating. Everything we needed for a home away from home was available - including all the little convenience items like toys, books, high chair, pack n play, water toys, beach toys, umbrella, beach carts, etc.
They had thought of everything!
We loved the privacy, pool, patio, furnishings and finishes.
We would recommend for anyone looking for a beach getaway from infants to adults!
Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your space. We look forward to staying again sometime in the near future!
5.0
Excellent Stay!
This is our second time staying at Michael and Rebecca's house, and it was just as great as we remembered. Truly a home away from home! The desk in the master bedroom was great this time around as a place to work remotely. Highly recommended!
5.0
Welcoming and very comfortable home in Sarasota. Very responsive hosts. Our favorite features of the home were the kitchen, pool and screened outdoor area. The bikes and beach gear were much appreciated too. :)
5.0
Great Sarasota Stay
Welcoming and very comfortable home in Sarasota. Very responsive hosts. Our favorite features of the home were the kitchen, pool and screened outdoor area. The bikes and beach gear were much appreciated too. :)
5.0
Michael and Rebeca are excellent hosts. Wonderful stay!
5.0
Excellent Property
Michael and Rebeca are excellent hosts. Wonderful stay!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Gulf Gate Estates?
The average price for a rental in Gulf Gate Estates is $150 per night. This rental is $85 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Raya House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Raya House. Enjoy the water!
Is The Raya House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Raya House?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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