Most residences on Siesta Key have waterfront views, although not all of them are beachfront properties. Beachfront development must adhere to certain conditions and requirements that often result in a cookie-cutter effect.

The Gulf and Bay Club Bayside is a departure from the condominium towers that dot the Siesta Key landscape. Unlike its older and majestic cousin that stands impressively on Crescent Beach across the island, the Gulf and Bay Club Bayside is a tropical enclave tucked away in a serene section of Siesta Key.

The residences at the Gulf and Bay Club Bayside aren’t contained in high-rise condominium towers. They are rather graceful town homes laid out in floor plans that run from a cozy to the sizable. Smaller one bedroom town homes measure around 959 square feet, going up to three bedrooms and two bathrooms in an area of 1835 square feet. The design and planning of the 101 homes in the complex have been inspired by the cottages in Key West, and thus house hunters can expect to find thoughtful details like spacious master bedrooms with windows that provide striking views of the Sarasota Bay. Prices start in the mid $345Ks to $1M.

The landscape Gulf and Bay Club Bayside overlooks the Little Sarasota Bay, and thus the landscape architects have taken advantage of the environs to achieve a perfect residential balance. Natural ponds have been outfitted with fountains and complemented with lush Florida vegetation.

Amenities within the Gulf and Bay Club Bayside include an outdoor area for picnics and grilling, two swimming pools, tennis courts, sauna, and a nicely-appointed clubhouse. Residents can access a private and semi-secluded portion of Crescent Beach that is just five minutes away on foot. The entrance to the complex is right on Midnight Pass Road, one of Siesta Key’s main thoroughfares providing easy access to the island’s shopping districts and the city of Sarasota.