Gertrude Rentals Blog

(Updated 12/16/24) SIESTA KEY THIS MONTH, IN PICTURES AND WORDS Siesta Key is 100% back to normal (on average:)) after the hurricanes, but we do still need your support.  Feedback on each attraction is below! Beaches 105% – Beaches are better than normal because they are wider, have more shells, and the Sandbar formations have been outrageous. Most beaches look like they gained about 40 feet and I haven’t seen...

FIVE NO-GIMMICK WAYS TO SAVE THOUSANDS ON A SIESTA KEY VACATION Vacations are essential for living happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. Here’s how to travel farther without financial stress. Trade the Hotel Room for a Vacation Rental – Save Up to 50% Vacation homes offer charm and intimacy, often at a lower cost than hotels. For example, a 1-bedroom vacation rental in Siesta Key costs $650/week, while nearby Tropical Breeze...

SKIP A RENTAL CAR ON SIESTA KEY TO SAVE $500-$1500 PER WEEK Planning a Siesta Key vacation? Consider skipping the rental car to save between $500 and $1500 per week. By staying near your main attractions or close to the trolley route, you can avoid the hassle, expense and disconnected experience of driving. Skipping the rental car on Siesta Key will make your trip less stressful, more authentic and more...