Sleeps 4, Beach Front, Ground Floor, Gulf and Bay Club 102B, 2 Bedrooms

Love sunsets? How about white sand, plush beds, a choice of three pools, swans ... and a little shuffleboard? If this sounds like a month or more of paradise, you’ll immediately love life at Siesta Key Gulf and Bay Club #102B. Book now for a stay of 28 or more days.

This ground floor condo is ideal for up to 4 guests who love to make the most of sunny days. You can immediately access the resort and its many (many, many) facilities straight from your glass-enclosed lanai – whether you start the day with a swim at the ocean-front lap pool, or laze away a few hours with some OJ and a newspaper.

As you’re on the ground floor you’ll never wait for an elevator, so you can get going straight away. That’s good news at Gulf and Bay Club, as it has more amenities than any such resort in the area. Three pools, seven tennis courts, a fitness center and a really cool Tiki-themed picnic island make it plausible you’ll spend very little time inside at all.

However, if you love your home comforts (whether a favorite show on HDTV, a comfy bed, or dinner cooked from scratch), #102B is ready and waiting to impress. A perfect trio of living room, dining room and kitchen comprise the communal areas. They each open to the enclosed lanai, with views of a big blue sky beyond.

The living room is designed with nothing but your comfort in mind. A few notable pieces add a handsome touch to seaside whimsy, including leather armchairs and a large grandfather clock. The room soaks up sunshine, which bounces happily across the unit thanks to dual-aspect windows and a full wall of mirrors.

The great lure of Gulf & Bay 102B is that both bedrooms have plush beds. Whether you come as a family of six or three couples, you’re assured that everyone has more than enough space (not to mention their own bathroom).

Given the fantastic barbeque and picnic areas available around the resort, it’s likely you’ll want to take advantage of the prep space in your kitchen. Huge cupboards and a full-sized fridge/freezer minimize your trips to the nearby supermarket. Better still, everything else is provided! All small appliances plus cook- and bake-ware are all on-hand, making this unit a great fly-to destination.

If vacation isn’t the time for little extras, when is? #102-B is brand new to the rental market, so you’re assured of details done right. Amongst other surprises, this includes new towels, fixtures and fresh paint. HDTVs offer both cable and DVD players, and there’s free WiFi throughout. To keep your tennis whites their best, there’s also an in-suite washer and dryer.

From Gulf and Bay Club you’re just a 15-minute drive to Sarasota, where shopping and restaurant options abound. Venice and Tampa are great day-trip options too and, much closer to home, you can look forward to a host of on-site activities and scheduled socials. Book into Gulf & Bay 102B for a month and find that, within only a day or two, it feels just like home – with much better sunsets.