I am having a very hard time finding info on lodging at Siesta Key. Am a little wary of all the privately owned condos, even tho we want to rent for a week and we need a kitchen and separate sleep/living quarters.(yes, sounds like a condo!) any suggestions or recommendations would be GREATLY appreciated.
A condo would be more than acceptable, but I really would like to have some personal recommendations to go by.

I agree with being very careful about the condo you rent. There are not many hotels/motels on Siesta. One year I got a list of the condos, sent for brochures from all of them and went from there. We ended up staying on Longboat Key instead, because we stll couldn't decide. Do a search for condos on Siesta . Once you can identify a few you are interested in, people can respond to your questions. The beach st Siesta is (IMHO) is the best in Florida.

mjss
Try this link to another thread on Siesta Key from the forum. Several recommendations for lodging and condos:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...t=0&dirtyBit=1

We've never had any real problems renting condos on the gulf Fl...and have done so on Siesta, Marco Island, Englewood. Some are older than others, but if you are dealing with the owner, ask for extra pictures and ask specific questions that are important to you...cleanliness, condo amenities, etc. Then get it in writing.

OH DEAR....I'm sorry, somehow I posted the wrong link above and it is to the crazy post of the day...don't know how I did that:-\

Let me try again and see if I can repost the correct link, every time I try to copy and paste I keep getting that same link....this place is crazy today!

Try this:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...1&tid=34548879

Thank you for the responses. I find these forums invaluable when planning a trip and truly appreciate everyone's insight and opinions.

had a wonderful lunch there last May at a restaurant with the word turtle in the name. can't remember exactly was on the left as you neaded south, overlooking the bay.. highly recommend it

Hi, for condo rentals try www.vrbo.com, we have had success.

We're staying at the Sarasota Surf in March. I haven't been to Siesta Key before but here's the link.
http://www.sarasotasurf.com/index.cfm
I tried to do an internet inquiry and never heard back, so I called and they had units available.

Here are a few other links
http://www.elpresidentecondo.com/rentals.htm
http://www.crescentarmsrentals.com/accommodations.htm