4051 Shell Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242

Siesta Key annual rental and Gulf-front home with private beach access, pool, outdoor shower, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, approximately 3,031 square feet, oversized 2 car garage, circular driveway, and direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Located on North Siesta Key, one of Sarasota's most sought-after waterfront locations, this one-of-a-kind Siesta Key waterfront home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy true island living with your own stretch of sandy shoreline, spectacular sunsets, and views across the water toward Big Pass, Lido Key, Downtown Sarasota, and the Ringling Bridge. Offered unfurnished, the home is ready for you to make it your own and create the ideal island retreat. A winding path provides private beach access directly from the home, where you can spend your days paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, shelling, swimming, or simply enjoying the beauty of Sarasota's Gulf Coast. Despite its private waterfront setting, the North Siesta Key location offers convenient access on and off the island via the North Bridge, placing Siesta Key Village's restaurants, boutiques, entertainment, and island attractions nearby, while Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, waterfront dining, shopping, and Sarasota's cultural venues are just a short drive away. Designed for comfortable coastal living, this architecturally distinctive waterfront home is filled with natural light and character. Soaring cathedral ceilings, bamboo flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, a dramatic freestanding fireplace, and multiple levels of living space create a home that feels both spacious and inviting. The kitchen features a gas range, breakfast bar seating, and opens to both the dining area and main living spaces, making it ideal for everyday living and entertaining. French doors lead to a spacious deck off the main living level, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. One of the home's most appealing features is its flexible floor plan. The expansive main living level easily accommodates multiple gathering spaces. There is plenty of room for a large living area centered around the fireplace, while the space behind the fireplace creates a natural setting for a conversation area, reading nook, music space, game area, or additional lounge area. The flexible layout includes a huge lower-level fourth bedroom with a full bathroom, washer and dryer, and direct access to the patio and pool area, making it ideal for guests, extended family, a private retreat, or multi-generational living. The upper level includes the primary suite and an additional bedroom, both with ensuite bathrooms, along with loft spaces that provide excellent flexibility for home offices, fitness areas, hobby spaces, reading retreats, creative studios, or additional living space. The primary suite features a private deck and elevated views toward the Gulf. Outside, the lifestyle continues. Enjoy the private pool, spacious patio area, multiple decks, mature tropical surroundings, and your own Gulf-front beach area. After a morning paddleboard adventure, kayak excursion through Big Pass, or walk along the shoreline, rinse off in the outdoor shower before settling in to enjoy another Siesta Key sunset. The oversized 2 car garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, bicycles, paddleboards, kayaks, fishing gear, and beach equipment, while the circular driveway offers convenient parking for family and guests. Recent improvements include updated exterior siding, a newer air conditioning system, and additional property improvements completed following recent storms, providing added peace of mind and comfort for future residents. Available for annual lease. First month's rent, last month's rent, and security deposit required. No smoking. Pets may be permitted with owner approval and are considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have been searching for a Siesta Key annual rental, Gulf-front home, Sarasota waterfront rental, beachfront property, or simply a place where every day feels a little more like living on vacation, this is an opportunity that rarely comes along. Available for annual lease and offered unfurnished so you can truly make it your own. First month's rent, last month's rent, and security deposit required. No smoking. Pets may be permitted with owner approval and are considered on a case by-case basis. Owner provides pool maintenance, grounds care, pest control and trash pick up. Tenant responsible for utilities and applicable move-in related fees. Application and background screening required. If you have been searching for a long-term Siesta Key waterfront rental with a private beach, pool, and room to enjoy the island lifestyle year round, this may be the perfect place to call home.