The house fit our entire family of 12, with plenty of bathrooms and beds. the Pool was so nice and the kids loved fishing off the boat dock out back. We even had access to Kayaks for the older Boys to enjoy. The house was clean and neat with Plenty of towels for everyone. Very close walk to the village and the Neighborhood was very nice and quiet. communication from Don the owner was great! I read the other reviews and I don't believe they are accurate to this property.

Family enjoyed the week

This unique castle house was perfect for our group of 12 people mostly 18 year old high school seniors and 2 sets of parents. Everyone had a bed to sleep in and plenty of space, 5 bathrooms was more than enough ! The master suite was excellent. The pool was fabulous and having kayaks to take out on the canal was fun for all. The house is right down the street from the village and the beach so you could pretty much walk or bike to anything you needed. Great space Great pool Great location The owner Don was easy to work with. One negative thing: If you are looking at the house the neighbors to the right did not like any noise past 10:00, no splashing, no talking, nothing fun, you would think they would be smarter than to build a home next to a large rental house suited for entertaining right ? Anyway, good luck with them.

I brought 7 teenagers down on Spring Break. My kids and friends. It was a great space as they all could have private rooms and pretty much bathrooms as well. It’s a perfect location- the market is just down the street for any groceries and forgotten items. And that’s the start of town as well. Walk to the beach was like 5-6 blocks. Just wonderful! And Don was great to work with.

Where to begin? First, the property was advertised as 3/12-19 which we contracted for. After all arrangements (including flights) were made, owner came back and said dates were incorrect and should have been 3/11-18. I attempted to contact owner via email and phone several times to address his error but we were ignored. Went to VRBO but all you did was offer money back. By then no other properties available and we'd all have to take a hit on plane tix etc. VRBO was essentially useless in this situation....renters assume all the risk, there is virtually no penalty to owner. If we had cancelled, he would have immediately re-rented. So we swallowed our pride and spent the money to rebook everything Only good thing about the house was the location, otherwise it is a deferred maintenance nightmare with mold, the primary couch which was nothing short of disgusting, rats running up and down gutter along rear wall of house, most floatation items for pool were torn and unusable, most cushions outside also disgusting. A/C thermostat was locked so house was stuffy most of the time. Avoid this irresponsive and irresponsible owner at all costs!

Excelente location, good property for a family

We have stayed at the Castle over multiple years. The owner has updated the property consistently over that time. Just like any home, there is always a to-do on the list, but it fits our family perfectly. It is not a glitzy place but is comfortable and cozy. Top it off with a great location with easy walking distance to the beach and Village.

Very spacious for our family, everything you need for a big family.The house needs some upgrades but it's still A very beautiful home.

This property was absolutely disgusting. I had read a review stating that it needed a deep clean and had messaged the owner directly about making sure it was super clean before our stay. Don assured me in writing that he had a deep clean done the month before. The place was so filthy that our grandson (1) was unable to even get out of a play pen. He doesn’t walk yet. We had mold in all the vents upstairs. The showers weren’t clean and one smelled horribly. The toilets were not clean. The outside pool area had trash around it. The pool and sauna had to be filled every day. The sliding doors going to the pool were absolutely disgusting. We contacted the owner and he actually came to the property. He saw every single item in person. Our yearly vacation was so much more expensive than it should have been because we couldn’t cook in that kitchen. We cleaned it and bought our own pans and pots so we could cook in clean pots. Linens are not sanitized as we were responsible for washing our own sheets as we left. Just throw them in the wash. How is this even allowed? How do guests know the linens were actually washed with any detergent? Disgusting. I am very disappointed in this property and the owner. I have pictures of every single one of these items I will certainly share them if asked.

As others have said, it could use a deep cleaning, but you can't ask for a better space or location. Already waiting till I can go back.

Beautiful home with great pool, walking distance to the village and a short drive to the beach unless if you want to ride bikes. We really enjoyed our stay. The home oner was very nice and was quick to reply with any questions we had.

We had a great stay at the castle! It was conveniently located! Close to town and the beach. Had a fantastic pool and a canal right in back. We were able to fish right off the dock and enjoyed using the kayaks! Overall, we had an excellent family vacation!

The pictures if the property were spot on. The payment process was easy and the access to entry was very easy. Loved every step.

The house was in a great location. The price was great plenty of room. Two sets of washers and dryers. House was big enough for all of us. Don the host was great to work with. I think he needs to check up on the people cleaning for him. Not horrible but not great

Close enough to walk to beaches and center of town. Good times in the pool, kayaking and fishing from the dock.

Great location, plenty of room.. although the main living quarters and bedrooms appear tidy, the house could use an overall deep cleaning. The garage and the storage area next to the pool had many great items for us to use. For example a beach wagon, chairs, pool accessories but unfortunately everything is just kind of thrown into the garage and storage area. Very messy and no organization whatsoever. None of this truly affected our enjoyment of the property but we were all just surprised at the lack of Organization of the items .Boards on the balconies and the dock are definitely in need of an upgrade. Friends and I had a great time in siesta key and overall were very pleased with the location, the space, and the pool at this rental. .2 mile walk to the beach, close to shops, bars, restaurants and grocery store-all walking distance.

The home was in an outstanding spot just off the village. The kids loved the pool and little spots to explore in the house. It was also only an eight minute walk to beach access #7. We had four adults and five children, and had more than enough space to accommodate everyone easily. Checkin was easy and smooth, as was communication with the host. A great stay overall. I would definitely book this spot again when traveling to Siesta Key again!!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the castle! The outdoor pool area and canal was amazing! Nice sized tables inside and out for meals and card games. Don was great to work with! Only a 10 minute walk (tops) to the Village and a few minutes more to the beach. Anywhere farther was an easy ride on a golf cart or the trolley. Great vacation!

House was big enough for all of our family and within walking distance to everything we wanted to do. Great pool, hot tub and all of the amenities you could want. Just lacked deep cleaning. Host was very friendly and great to work with.

Couldn’t beat the location for distance to the village or the beach. Having the canal in the backyard was a huge bonus even though we didn’t catch too many fish. The yard, pool/spa, covered dining area provided hours of enjoyment. The only complaint would be that the property needs a deep cleaning and a little TLC but it’s definitely worth it for the money.

The house is big enough for our group and close to beach and village which we love.

Property and owners were wonderful. Perfect space for multiple family members. Great outdoor area for entertaining adults and children. Just a couple minutes walk to shopping, great food and the beach. We’ll defiantly be looking forward to staying here again!

This house was a wonderful place to stay. We could walk to the grocery store, local restaurants, and the beach. Recommend it to anyone looking for fun in the area. The pool also makes for a nice days at the house.

Nice property in a great location. We were a group of 11 seventy year old friends from high school. We had a great time being together for a week, made good memories and had lots of laughs. The castle was big enough for all of us. Nice pool and hot tub and fishing from the back yard. Stairs were a challenge but those who could took a bedroom upstairs. One of the ladies was not pleased about dust or something stupid. But there is always one fault finder in every group. Unfortunately, we have come to expect that. The rest of us could easily overlook the imperfection. Even though it may not have been perfect, a little bit of imperfection should never ruin a fun time. That's what it is all about. Don, the host, stopped by for a chat and was very personable. Maybe we will be back.

This place is located in the village. This is one of a kind and a must see. We will definitely be staying there again!

Rental was easy

Upon entry, the house was filthy. Trash was overflowing, there was only one key, cobwebs, dust, sheets not clean, and dead bugs everywhere. On the first night we awoke with bug bites all over. 2/4 families slept in common areas and couches to not be eaten alive. There was black mold in all vents, showers, and garage. Washer and dryer were filled with spores and mold. There was a used COVID mask left behind. We reached out to the owner who told the cleaning lady that we would receive a refund. After days of communication and appointments by the cleaning lady and a pest control service, we were offered a dinner by the host. This is ridiculous. I reached out to VRBO and was told to email photos and a case number was generated. I have heard nothing back with those I sent. Never book here. Never go through VRBO again. Our children were sick the entire trip with runny noses and coughs due to the mold. We will be fighting this to get our money back. Absolute disgrace.

We had an overall wonderful vacation in Siesta Key but with the rains from the tropical storm and the mosquitoes it put a damper on the vacation. We could never go outside or utilize the pool/sauna after the sun went down because it was so bad. This is definitely not the home owners fault! The house sprung some leaks during the heavy rain but the homeowner was very responsive and apologetic even though it was not his fault.

Great location, very roomy. All the adults and two kids had a great time! I highly recommend this property!!!!

This is our second stay at the Castle. We love the house and location it’s perfect for large or small groups. Don the owner is the best! He answered and helped with all my questions right away. He was accommodating and so helpful both times we stayed at the castle !! we are planning a girls trip in October and hope to stay at the Castle!

Pictures are a little deceiving. Property not as spacious or as nice as the pictures. We overall had a nice stay!

We really enjoyed our week at this property. The house and location was perfect for teenagers. The pool and hot tub were great! There were 7 of us, with 5 of them being teenagers and we had plenty of room. The bikes were a nice addition also.