Cheerful pet-friendly home w. semi-private pool, steps to beach When you stay at Crescent Street 1138A, you can walk to the east side of Siesta Key in just minutes to catch the sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico. Then later, just before dusk, you can take an equally brief stroll over to the west side of the barrier island to watch the sunset! That’s all thanks to Crescent Street’s prime location. A quiet, sandy walkway will take you to Crescent Beach, renowned for its shimmering quartz sand, and to Point of Rocks. This beautiful spot is popular with novice snorkelers for its relatively shallow water—and with snorkelers in general for its coral formations, fish, crabs, and even the occasional small octopus. When you’re not snorkeling, fishing, swimming or collecting shells, you can paddle-board, parasail, canoe, or kayak. While Crescent Street’s location is reason enough to make it your Florida home away from home, the two-bedroom retreat has numerous other charms too. As soon as you drive up to the duplex, you’ll be won over by the leafy palm trees and well-manicured grounds (not to mention the ample parking). Head around to the back and you’ll find a beautifully paved area with a charcoal grill, plenty of chairs a table for alfresco dining, and perhaps best of all, a heated in-ground pool--just in case the gulf waters are a little too chilly for your liking. Please note, this heated pool is shared with next door's unit B. The interior is just as delightful. With its tiled floor, soft color scheme, and large windows framed by shutters to keep out the midsummer heat, the airy living/dining area is everything you want in a Florida getaway. Curl up in the armchair with your tablet to take advantage of the free WiFi, gather everyone together on the well-cushioned couches to watch a movie on the 60” HDTV with the NFL package included, or sprawl out under the ceiling fan for a well-deserved nap—don’t feel shy; you’re on vacation! Another benefit of Crescent Street’s locale is that there are numerous restaurants just a short walk or drive away. But sometimes, nothing beats a home-cooked meal and the spacious kitchen makes cooking a pleasure. It’s equipped with stainless-steel appliances, cookware, and tableware aplenty, plus loads of counter space. There is a handy kitchen table and chairs too, so you can enjoy some quiet time with a book and a snack while waiting for the dough to rise or the water to boil. When it’s time to dig in, bring your feast out to the roomy dining table, which seats 6 in comfort and style. Catching up on your sleep is often a favorite part of a vacation, and Crescent Street’s two bedrooms make doing so a cinch. The primary bedroom has a king-sized bed and the guest bedroom has a queen-sized bed. Each has a flat-screen TV, a large window so you can wake up to the sunshine and the chirping of wrens and warblers, a ceiling fan, and flanking night stands with lamps—this way one of you can stay up reading while the other drifts to sleep. If you have additional overnight guests, the living room sofa converts to a queen-size bed, enabling Crescent Street 1138A to sleep six people in all. When you arrive, you’ll find the beds neatly made up and plenty of freshly laundered towels in the bathroom. For even more convenience, there’s a private washer and dryer—given how often you’ll be jumping in and out of the pool and the gulf, that’ll come in handy for making sure you have enough swimwear for your stay! A charming setting, comfortable furnishings, and a beyond-convenient location: Crescent Street 1138A has it all. So don’t miss out: Book your stay today, before someone else beats you to it! Note: Crescent Street 1138 A is one-half of a duplex. The heated pool and grill area are shared with next door's Unit B.