Down at the less harried south end of Siesta Key there's a little masterpiece of an Inn on the Bayside. They were up to five units and, having recently acquired some adjacent property, have expanded further. Each unit is individually decorated to reflect a different region or theme. We stayed in the Key West unit, which evokes tropical surroundings with its flowered rattan furnishings and airy, casual feel. Each unit has full kitchen facilities and a private outdoor patio with hot tub.
Turtle Beach is only a few steps down and across the road.
The resort is popular with all sorts of people, from honeymooners to vacationing families with pets. Seven day minimum stays are imposed in the winter high season. Turtle Beach Resort itself is a marvel of generous preservation on the public's behalf. A spur road runs along the beach for about a quarter mile, offering ample public parking. Turtle Beach is more narrow and sloping then Siesta Beach, and the sand is coarser, browner, and shellier.