Sunset Beach Resort

d of. She really didn't want the wedding on the sand but wanted the beach as a back drop and the yard at the resort over looks the water, so it was perfect. The property was big enough to have her 200 guests for the wedding and reception and the resort itself, has 6 units, that were great for family and friends to stay and the rest of the guest stayed in the same neighborhood so we could all hang out at the resort even if were weren't staying onsite. Everyone had a great time and the owners were so helpful! We would recommend this venue 100%!!

fect place. The beach has the whitest sand and the water is so blue. The yard where we had the reception was just a few feet from the sand and was the perfect backdrop for our reception. The units are beautiful and tastefully decorated and also had such great views of the water. Chelly, Sheila and Billy the owners were such great hosts and were there for anything we need. Our family and friends are still taking about it and can't wait to come back. We happily recommend this venue to anyone wanting an amazing beach venue!

imagined for my little girl. The units are beautiful, the lush yard sitting right on the beach gave the perfect backdrop for the wedding and amazing photos! We are so lucky to have found this wonderful place and would highly recommend it for a perfect wedding.

e can’t wait to celebrate our first anniversary at this beautiful resort and make it our tradition!

t to anyone looking for a perfect experience!

ation necessitated very little for decoration. Chelly, Sheila and Billy were unbelievable hosts who also grew up in the home that has been converted to this amazing Resort on a private stretch of pristine white sand. They made sure that everything was perfect for our big day. I can’t speak highly enough about the immaculate rooms. Everything was so clean and fresh with the most beautiful decor. It played a large role in our photography. If you are looking for a destination wedding that is in paradise look no further. This place is amazing. We have already reserved for our anniversary next year! I can’t wait!

he location can’t be topped. It’s literally paradise. The owners were very accommodating and so knowledgeable. Most importantly the day was very relaxing and so much fun!

t Sunset Beach Resort and told me to look into it for my wedding. I am so grateful because it was the best decision we made! There is NO place like this for a wedding. The setting is a family estate that has been owned by the same family since the 1940’s. Six units all together on a private beach. The owners are available every step of the way and couldn’t be nicer to work with.

s and made sure that our event was perfect. We planned our wedding to be a family getaway since the majority of our guests were visiting from out of town. Even though we live in Florida, we really wanted a venue that would allow people to enjoy a beach vacation along with our event and Siesta Key was the perfect location. Most of our guests stayed within walking distance of the village area and the venue and that allowed us to spend even more time with everyone that came in town. We rented the entire property and used one house for the Groom and his Groomsmen and the rest of the property for the Bride's family and Bridesmaids. It was such a fun time to be together for the week and we were able to do a pre-wedding casual bonfire evening a few days before the wedding and catch up with guests as they arrived. We also planned our rehearsal within walking distance of the house and that allowed us to spend even more time with everyone that came in to visit. The location is perfect for guests to have time to walk around an enjoy the village and we found that many of our family members and old and new friends found opportunities to connect at various venues around town. Our ceremony could not have been more amazing - the beach location is beautiful and having private access to the beach allowed us to get great video and photos without the distraction of other beach-goers. For our reception we transformed the yard into a perfect open air party with glittering market lights that our guests absolutely loved. The house itself is amazingly comfortable and well kept by the owners who made themselves available for anything we might need during our visit as well as two visits during our planning process. We felt very comfortable with everything from the booking and payment process to the actual event and it was nice knowing that someone was nearby that could be available for anything if needed - although everything was so perfect we never needed to call them! I would 100% recommend this venue - we can't wait to go back again and celebrate our future anniversaries!

tely stunning setting and white sand perfect for a beach wedding, the property itself has been owned and operated by the same family for several generations and has a homely vibe like no other place in the surrounding Gulf Coast. It is set back just off the beach as well and at a location on the very north end of Siesta Key that offers both privacy and convenience being just a three minute walk to Ocean Drive in the heart of Siesta Key Village! Sisters Chelly and Sheila were also very accommodating, responsive, attentive and thoughtful in ensuring that our wedding weekend was as spectacular as can be without any hitches. The property has three buildings with six unique apartments with a total of 14 different bedrooms. We turned our wedding into an extended vacation for our 90 guests (30 of whom stayed at SBR, and the most of the rest of which stayed within two minutes walking distance), which enabled us to spend quality time with each and every one of them. For couples considering this property, we suggest Thursday "Bachelor(ette)" activities to encourage guests to come down sooner and spend more time together! The venue was also very accommodating to our vendors, most of whom had worked there previously and were familiar with its intricacies. Our only other strong suggestion is that couples seriously consider a 30'x80' tent rental for the large grassy area where the reception takes place. We didn't consider it until the week of, but were glad that we did it despite no rain and mostly temperate weather in the evening -- US Tent does a fantastic job with lighting it as well, and having the walls in case of wind is a good option. We can't wait to return in the future and highly recommend this location for wedding our other large events!

n. No other venue came close to offering everything we needed: capacity for 200+ guests, lodging for our entire wedding party (14 couples), an 80-room bungalow-style hotel across the street for our out-of-town guests, hassle-free parking, the flexibility to bring in our own booze, bartender and caterers (perfect venue for food trucks!) saving us a ton of money, and to decorate as we pleased (hello vintage sofas, farm tables and whiskey barrel cocktail tables :)), the cutest little beach town within walking distance for the after party and for out-of-town guests to enjoy a true Florida vacation,… and all of this on the #1 beach in the US! Chelly and Sheila were the most gracious hosts you could hope for, pretty much saying yes to all of my unusual requests, things a stuffy hotel would not have allowed; plus the beach is private so no permits were needed... all things you have to worry about pretty much everywhere else. To top it off, we could not have been luckier with the weather in early December - lows of 70 and highs of 80 all week! Thank you Chelly and Sheila for giving me the fairytale wedding I had always dreamed of!

s also important that I found a rental house for the families to have an awesome vacation. If you feel the same way, then look no more! You need to stay at this house, right on the beach, and have your wedding in the same location. Take the risk of an outdoor wedding! Our stay was not only amazing - updated units, plenty of separate space and in the perfect location for the village - but our wedding was beautiful! The property is kept so clean and landscaping is on point. So many outdoor seating areas, especially shaded spots. We worked with Sarasota Catering Company and had all food and rentals set up with ease. From the first phone call, the owners answered any questions and were sooo nice. We got to visit the site with ease and I always felt so welcomed. Super accommodating from the start, all the way to allowing a bit of a late check out because of a flat tire! So many people asked how I found this place, and I’m so happy I came upon it!

vision a quintessential beach house. It is RIGHT on the beach, and is super private. All of my bridal party and our parents stayed on the property the week of our wedding, and we were able to use the property for our rehearsal dinner "welcome party" and after wedding beach brunch as well, which is super convenient. We were married right out on the beach and had the reception in the "courtyard" on the property. The only complaint we would have is that the pool needs resurfaced and is not very big, but we were spending all our time on the beach, so it didn't really matter. We want to come back here for years and years to come and look forward to bringing our kids here for family vacations again and again. This is THE BEST KEPT SECRET on Siesta Key, hands down. We felt like a scene straight out of Mamma Mia!

h Resort! Everyone is still talking about it 2 months later. If you want a beach wedding this is the best place to do it...guaranteed! Thanks Sunset Beach Resort for memories that we will never forget!

ly to stay and everything takes place all on location! It Truely was a dream wedding and a pleasure working with the family running the resort!

r venue appointments. The property is beautiful and you have a private beach which is unheard of. There are multiple gathering areas, a pool, 5 grills and access to kayaks and paddle boards. The suites are all equipped with a washer and dryer full kitchen and plenty of space to relax. The day we checked in our guests began arriving before us and Chelly was there to greet them and make them feel at home. The resort is a block away from downtown Siesta Key for shopping and dining. We had over 30 guests staying with us and they all said it was one of the best vacations they had ever been on. The kids all swam in the pool and the gulf and had the time of their lives. It was one big party from the time everyone arrived. Come the day of the wedding landscapers were there first thing in the morning attending to any details that needed touching up. Chelly was there to make sure everything was perfect. It was amazing being able to get married on the beach and walk right over to your reception. There are also may beautiful places to take pictures. We had over 100 guests and they all said it was the best wedding they ever attended. We are still getting compliments a month later. I highly recommend having a wedding here. Everything was perfect. We can not wait to return to Sunset Beach Resort. We are going to try and gather some of our guests to return for our anniversary. Sincerely, Dante and Eileen Caprio October 7th 2017

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ach. We stayed at the Sea Turtle and it was immaculate inside and included useful amenities such as beach towels, body wash and laundry soap. You can tell that they really pay attention to every detail to make sure you have the perfect experience. One of my favorite things staying here was that it ensured all of the wedding guests were in close proximity to each other so we all had a blast. Highly recommended!

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g we needed! Even better the beach was 50 feet from our house what more can you ask for! Would go back every chance I got!

ave asked for a more special place for our perfect day with everyone we love. Will definitely come back for anniversaries!

hined up and looking its best for our wedding and it couldn't have turned out better. If you want a beautiful place to celebrate your marriage that both you and your guests will absolutely adore, look no further than Sunset Beach Resort!

ad more people wanting to stay than we had rooms! We loved that the wedding was more than just one event - it was a magical celebration that lasted for days. Chelly and the Sunset Beach Resort staff could not have been more helpful, attentive or responsive and all the units are beautiful and very well maintained. Thank you for your magnificent resort and the important part Sunset Beach Resort played in a wedding week that could not have been more perfect!

Was the house pretty and the beach nice? Yes, of course. But my primary disappointment was how the rental owners treated the entire wedding party. The company advertises a private house, parking lot, and beach for the use of the renters during their stay. However, this apparently doesn’t include their family members. We found people using the yard to sunbathe—despite the fact there was miles of beach they could use. So two different members of the party staying in the house approached the girls and asked them to leave as the house was being rented for an event. The girls immediate response was, “grand-daddy owns the house and property, therefore it was ok.” We persisted in asking them to leave as the wedding party had paid thousands of dollars to rent the house and yard and beach for a several day stay and didn’t want strangers wandering through or using the facilities. The girls persisted in saying they wouldn’t leave because their family owned the house and turned extremely nasty about it. We gave up trying to get them to leave as they were obviously trying to push buttons and prove they were “special” since their “grand-daddy owned the place.” As soon as we left the girls, the one immediately got on her cell phone presumably calling her daddy—this was soon proven as we got a nasty call from the owner of the place saying we weren’t allowed to kick people off the property, especially as these girls were his kids. Perhaps I’ve missed all the rental etiquette out there that says you have people pay thousands of dollars for a private house, yard, and beach but that there is an exception that family members get a pass for trespassing during that time. Not only this but then we found family members using the private parking lot so they could get easier beach access and also turned snotty to us when we asked them to park elsewhere since the facility was still in use by a private party. I’ve been renting from dozens of different people and companies for over 20+ years and I have NEVER had to deal with such self centered people (and I was just a guest, I can’t imagine what the bride and groom had to deal with) who put their own comfort above their guests. In addition, we found roaches, mice, and termites in several different parts of the house—I was going to give this a pass since it is Florida and pests are much more common down here. But after having to deal with strangers wandering around the house and property during our multi-day stay, getting a nasty call from the owners about his “daddy’s girls,” the pests were just one more thing to have to deal with. I wouldn’t suggest anyone rent from SBR—the beautiful beach isn’t worth dealing with poor customer service. If you’re going to spend that much money on a memorable event like a wedding, I would suggest giving it to people who give a damn about your comfort and not their families first.

't beat the price. Best 5 days of our lives I'd get divorced just to do it again!! ❤️

impeccable taste and style! Every unit has very clean, tasteful decor with a breezy ambiance. Plus, they smell amazing!! I didn't want to leave and neither did any of our guests. Some of our wedding party stayed off-site, but immediately regretted it when they walked in to Sunset Beach Resort. The wedding day: Our ceremony was on the private beach. It can get pretty windy, but not on 11.5.2016. The weather and SUNSET could not have been more perfect! We had the reception on the common ground in the center of the units and it was perfect! I recommend putting up your own lighting (we used 5 boxes of cafe bulbs from Costco and 10 strands of twinkle lights) The evening was magical. I heard from multiple guests that our wedding was like a fairy tale... right out of the movies!! :) Thank you Sunset Beach Resort!! Kim & Kyle

an views from every room in the house. We got ready in the house, held our ceremony on the beach and reception in courtyard. Plenty of room for a 100 person event plus a 9 piece band and buffet station. Chelly was very easy to work with and I cannot recommend her and Sunset Beach resort enough. People said our wedding looked like it was out of a movie. Can't wait to go back for an anniversary trip!

t in every way and every detail. There is so much love put into this resort which has been owned by the current family since the 40's. We loved every minute of our special day and were so relaxed for our entire stay. There is no way to not LOVE this resort!!

e everything go so smoothly!!! The units and location are breathtaking and we couldn't have asked for a more dream like wedding experience!

commodate the 150 person wedding party. The units are beautiful and spotless and the location the most beautiful I've ever seen! My girlfriend and I have already been looking for dates to book for our own wedding there!

each wedding possible. We could not have asked for more when it came to the location of the resort, the style in which the units were done were so cozy and made for such beautiful wedding day pics. The owners could not have done more to make our day so very special! Our friends and family had such a blast and made it even more memorable. Thanks so much SBR for making our once in a lifetime event so very special!!

ea and no one came close to the charm, personality and convenience that SBR offered. The owners were so accommodating, the units were perfectly decorated and fully stocked with everything you could need and the grounds and beach were the perfect location for a romantic wedding and reception! I would highly recommend!

were always within reach if we needed anything - before, during and after our wedding. Every unit on the property was extremely clean and well stocked. Our guests raved about the location and our photos are just perfect. You won't find a more beautiful spot to celebrate your special day!

ng! It was so romantic with the sunset and beach for the backdrop. She had a huge white tent on the estate with gorgeous chandeliers hanging down. The property had a fire pit where there was a desert/s'mores station set up! It was the best wedding I have been to so far!

did have a preferred venue and was so happy that my bride was in agreement at having it at Sunset Beach Resort. It was everything we could have imagined and more! Our family and friends had such a wonderful time just hanging out the days before the event enjoying the amazing beach, paddle boarding and kayaking and hitting some of the quaint restaurants and bars in the village area the nights before and after the wedding. Everything is so close that we never had to get in our cars once we had arrived. What we heard about Siesta Key doesn't even come close to actually being there. I can't wait to see our wedding pics with the most beautiful sunset in the back ground! We will be back for our anniversary next year for sure!!

te, to the blue waters and bright white sandy beach as the back drop to my wedding, I could not have asked for more! The owners were so accommodating and always available for any little thing we needed. Each unit was decorated with such beautiful beach cottage decor and the location couldn't be beat. My family and friends are still talking about it and can't wait to go back for family vacations!

edding day run smoothly and so relaxed. If you want a stress free wedding with a gorgeous sunset beach background, you should definitely look into Sunset Beach Resort.

xed environment, but also a venue that you can turn into whatever your vision is for your wedding, this is it! The location alone is phenomenal, with being able to provide a beach wedding and then your reception in such close proximity to the ceremony. It truly was a magical place! One note, you have to rent the surrounding vacation rental houses (total of 4 with varying bedroom amounts) for a certain number of nights to use the place for your wedding venue. This was not a problem for me because it allowed family and friends to stay on site with me for a few days before the wedding since it was destination wedding. There is also a place to book hotel blocks right across the street. Honestly, this is an incredible wedding venue. Everyone at my wedding complimented on the venue and how truly unique it was. Don't think about it, just book it, especially if you are a destination bride. You are not going to find anything better in the area!!

the house for a wedding there is plenty of space to have your entire family or bridal party stay on site with you. We had a mixture of both. We rented tents for the back yard and were able to have 150 guests for the celebration following our ceremony on the beach. It worked out perfect to be able to host a brunch the next day on the beach and a BBQ two nights before the wedding. The venue has plenty of beach chairs, tables, chairs and grills to be able to enjoy the outdoor amenities. We loved everything about the venue. Side note: We encountered a few unexpected things prior to the wedding. They resort charges a 5% fee to pay with a credit card which we were not told in the beginning. Also, there is a cleaning fee for each unit which we did not know up front.

that makes for the most romantic setting you can't imagine how it maintains is nostalgic charm in a time where everything has become so commercial. We wanted that small intimate feel but also have all the modern comforts, and this resort, by far, accomplishes that and more! We want to thank the owners of Sunset Beach Resort for its wonderful hospitality and such attention to detail. We couldn't have done it without them and their amazing property!!

ons were! My fiancé and I are booking for our own wedding here next year! Never been to a more magical venue!! The place is AMAZING!!

e wanted to stay. When we found Sunset Beach Resort, we couldn't believe that we had found both! Our ceremony on the beach during sunset was breathtaking. I don't think that there was a dry eye in the whole group. The property was pristine and the owners, a family that actually grew up in the home, were unbelievable. Chelly, especially, was so helpful with finding vendors that we could count on. She had dealt with the best, most respected ones for years so we felt so comfortable turning to her for advice on many that we chose. The property can sleep over 35 guests, so we had our entire family and wedding party stay with us. It was so perfect to have everyone stay the week with us to celebrate! We have made such amazing memories and will continue to visit Siesta Key and the family at Sunset Beach Resort, every year!

t was Sunset Beach Resort. I couldn't believe how perfect it was! It was the only place that I found that could accommodate my whole family on one property to stay the week, have my wedding on the beach directly steps from the home and a beautiful reception in the yard adjacent to the home. When I say home, I mean estate! There is a huge, beautiful beach home that is now an unbelievable rental property. It accommodated 36 of my family and friends to stay on the property and the perfect location on Siesta Key was great for finding additional accommodations for out of town guests. Now that my dream has come true on my wedding day, I can't wait to book for next year to have my dream Anniversary Trip! Thank you Sunset Beach Resort!