Sandbox On the Beach

Brutal
Feb 11th, 2024

Sep 1st, 2023

My family and I had a wonderful time in Siesta beach. Sandbox on the beach has a wonderful location and the rooms are very clean and comfortable. The atmosphere is very relaxed and this condo is close to the village. We stayed for a week in Unit 4 and our view of the beach was spectacular! We also wanted to thank Amy in the front desk for all of her help. She made our stay very enjoyable and went out of her way to send us some items that we forgot to pack. I highly recommend this condo and we will definitely be coming back!
Aug 22nd, 2023

This place is like heaven on earth. Literally on the beach. It has the white quartz sand, that doesn't get hot or stick to ya. The water is perfect temp with turquoise colors and the sunsets are amazingly beautiful. The condos here are beautiful, we stayed in the one, two and three bedroom condo. The staff are so accommodating and have went above and beyond. They are so kind and friendly that ya feel like you have known them for years even though it was the first time we met. Definitely will not be disappointed. Nearby activities: Lots of activities within a short drive. We went to Mote Aquirium, took the Sunset Cruse, kayaked the mangroves, and visited some of the other islands. Our favorite was to walk the beach in the evenings after most of the other ppl had left. Walkability: Seista Village is about a 5 to 10 minute walk from the condo, 2 to 3 if ya drive. Many store fronts and restraunts to choose from.
Aug 8th, 2023

We've stayed at Sandbox on the beach for about 6 years and to be perfectly honest this is the only year we had an issue. We always stay in unit 192 which is the twin home. The location is amazing because you are a few steps from the sand so to me this is 5 star. There is also a building right next to it which has a few apartments. Roger, the owner is the sweetest person. He has always accommodated us. Even one year when there was severe red tide he helped us change the stay. I'm telling you that he has always been amazing and very friendly. This year we had some issues with the AC and the internet. Again, this is the first time we have had an issue. We had to message the office personnel a few times until the issue was resolved. It was a bit annoying to have to be on top of that but this could happen anywhere. The reason I am giving this a 3 star is the way things were handled. I thought that messaging the staff to fix what is wrong is ok to do specially the AC because it was so hot outside, but apparently that bothered them. When I called the office to rent for next year they told me that they were not going to rent to us because we had sent too many messages and they determined we were not happy. With all the discomfort we were never rude and the feedback from them was fine. Throughout our stay they never expressed anything negative. This was my home every year for one week for the past 6 years. I do not discourage people to rent here because although some things are older, it is a wonderful place to stay. This year they had a new cleaning company which was better than before. The reason I'm writing this review is for the staff to know that it is ok for your guest to speak out and let you know what is wrong with the unit because that is your job to do. Your guests should feel welcomed and comfortable throughout their stay. Your guests, specially those coming back year after year is what makes it be a prosperous business. Although staff told me she spoke to Roger about this and he agreed, I don't think that is true. I believe he would of handled things differently. Please note: People that give honest reviews are not miserable, they just want others to know what is going on and that is ok. Please respect people's opinion because respect is a beautiful thing.
Aug 5th, 2023