Location: Bungalow Hill, Sarasota, Florida South West, Florida, USA (Walk to Selby Gardens, Bayfront Park and downtown Sarasota)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: House
Twin Gables Cottage is located in the heart of Sarasota Florida, just a couple of blocks from Sarasota Bay in the historic "West of Trail" neighborhood of Bungalow Hill. The cottage is peacefully situated in a neighborhood known for its quaint, tree lined streets, yet just a few minutes walk or bike ride to the Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota Bay Front Park and all the amenities of downtown Sarasota. The beach on Siesta Key, rated top ten in the country by Travel Channel, is a short car ride away. Other readily accessible cultural amenities include the Ringling Museum and the Sarasota Opera. Plus, spring training, Major League Baseball!
After a day at the beach, enjoy a drink on the front porch of Twin Gables Cottage, built in 1925 in the American Bungalow style. Recently fully renovated, Twin Gables combines the best of old and new, including a fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Tastefully decorated with original art and comfortably furnished, Twin Gables Cottage contains three spacious bedrooms and two full baths, living room, dining room, laundry room and eat in kitchen.
The living room boasts a 1920's period fireplace. There is a large comfortable sofa and chairs for relaxing, reading or watching Television. The TV console includes a DVD Player, DVDs, books and games. Twin Gables provides high speed Wireless Internet service. The dining room has original double sided bookcases. Glimmering cherry wood floors and high ceilings run through the living, dining and kitchen with tile in the laundry and first floor bath. Two sets of French doors lead to the ample front porch. The over sized backyard patio with dining for six, is nestled under several large shade trees.
The second floor is fully carpeted and has three bedrooms: a Master with a king temper foam bed, and two additional spacious bedrooms each, with queen temper foam beds. The 2nd floor also has a large tiled full bath with double sinks, linen closet and full tub and shower.
As the sun goes down, stroll to Bay Front Park to catch the magnificent sunsets, then head to the restaurants and shops on Main Street or venture further within West of Trail to the boutiques and eateries near Morton's Market.
If you like the idea of combining the best beaches with charming atmosphere and the readily accessible cultural, aquatic and gastronomic amenities of historic Sarasota, Twin Gables Cottage is the perfect vacation accommodation for you.
We look forward to your visit to Twin Gables!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : High quality high thread count sheets. Fleece blankets and fluffy comforters
- Washer : Private Washer located in the laundry room
- Dryer : Private Dryer located in the laundry room
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking : Driveway and covered walkway to house.
- Wood Fireplace : Enjoy the vintage fireplace with candle light, candelabra
- Beds
- King Bed : One Temperpedic King Bed with high quality sheets, micro fiber blanket and fluffy comforter in the Master Bedroom
- Queen Bed (2) : One Temperpedic Queen Bed with high quality sheets, micro fiber blanket and fluffy comforter in each of the two bedrooms
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Comcast Cable with HBO provided plus all local channels
- DVD
- Video Library : DVD library
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Cherry cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances. Bright "eat in" kitchen with view of private rear yard.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Filtered ice and water in the door.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Propane grill on back porch.
- Deck/Patio : Larger paver patio in backyard. Wrought iron patio set seats six.
- Lanai : Peaceful veranda at the front of Twin Gables looks out on citrus trees onto quiet, dead end, street. Vintage wicker furniture and plants makes this a lovely area to enjoy the lush setting.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless Internet is available!
- Other Amenities
- Our location in the "Heart of Sarasota" is a short walk to all the fun of downtown, Burns Court, Bay Front Park and Selby Gardens!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Sorry, but in order to maintain Twin Gables Cottage at the highest level, pets are not allowed.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Please use the back yard patio for smoking.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Siesta Key, one of the top sugar sand beaches on the Florida West coast is a short drive from Twin Gables Cottage.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1800/week plus Sarasota Rental Tax . Monthly rates upon request, contact Nancy.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2002
When I am not busy managing Twin Gables or Many Castles I am swimming or practicing Yoga. I enjoy cooking, riding my bike to the beach and searching for "Treasure" in local Thrift and Antique stores.
Why the Owner Chose Bungalow Hill
Twin Gables Cottage is the perfect counterpoint to Many Castles on Nantucket Island. Sarasota is an exciting, vibrant city rich in the Arts. Plus the Bay has wonderful Sailing! I am continually amazed by all the activities available in Sarasota: Art, Opera, Triathlons, Festivals, Antiques, Galleries, Restaurants the list goes on and on.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Twin Gables is located on a dead end street near Hudson's Bayou, just a short walk to down town Sarasota. We love our lush private street and location close to all the fun of Sarasota. Our favorite thing to do is sit on the front porch, day or night and enjoy the breeze off the bay. In the winter I open both sets of French doors to allow the breeze to flow throughout Twin Gables Cottage! It's also fun to ride bikes or walk around the neighborhood checking out all the interesting properties in our Historic neighborhood.
Property Photos
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- Twin Gables Cottage Front Porch
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- Queen Bedroom
Traveler Reviews (14)
Perfect neighborhood
Guest: Anne
(New York City)
Date of Stay: 12/31/11
Review Submitted: 01/16/12
We stayed here in early January. Weather was a delight for biking around the neighborhood (bikes come with house) and house is perfectly located to walk/bike into town and to city parks. House was in great shape, well maintained and supplied. Descriptions are very accurate and owner is a pleasure to deal with. Huge Publix market about 6 blocks west is great for staples and Morton's market, about 8 blocks south on Osprey is a pricey but good source of soups and munchies. Otherwise we ate mostly at home with food purchased from the Saturday farmer's market in town. Beaches on Siesta and Lido Keys are within 10-15 min drives. Ringling Museum esp. Circus diorama highly recommended. Sarasota County Historic Museum has history of area and is a good source of books on local (midcentury and earlier) architecture. We would (and may) return!
Owner response:Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Twin Gables Cottage. We enjoyed having you and hope you will return to Twin Gables Cottage on a future visit to Sarasota, FL. I appreciate all the great ideas you shared with me about Twin Gables and Sarasota, Florida! Best wishes, Nancy
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, families with young children.
The House Has Been Great!
Guest: Anne W.
(-)
Date of Stay: 01/01/12
Review Submitted: 01/16/12
Dear Nancy, The house has been great. We love the front porch, and the big bedrooms, especially. We've enjoyed the neighborhood, walking and biking, and even biked down to Siesta Key! It's been fun getting to know Sarasota with this as our base. And in fact, various friends here have asked for information on the house for potential visits of other friends, so you might well have some further inquires from some of them. Best,
Recommended for:
Terrific Time!
Guest: Chris B.
(363branch)
Date of Stay: 12/23/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
Hi Nancy - we had a terrific week and are just now finishing loading the car. Twin Gables was fabulous - everything we needed was readily available - thanks so much!
Recommended for:
Terrific Time!
Guest: Chris B.
(363branch)
Date of Stay: 12/23/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
Hi Nancy - we had a terrific week and are just now finishing loading the car. Twin Gables was fabulous - everything we needed was readily available - thanks so much!
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Guest: J.C. and Friends
(-)
Date of Stay: 04/18/11
Review Submitted: 04/18/11
We really had a good time in your beautiful home! Thank you! Your house was a great reunion spot! Thanks! Your immediate responses to my calls, and the replacement of the refrigerator earned an A+ from all of us. Plus we. Loved the fluffy towels and the kitchen was a dream, beautifully equipped. Jc
Recommended for:
Immaculate Home in Great Location
Guest: JC
(Atlanta GA)
Date of Stay: 04/05/11
Review Submitted: 04/14/11
Twin Gables was perfect spot for our 3 couples reunion. Bedrooms spacious and comfortable. Whole house spotless. Well equipped new kitchen. We had brunch on the patio and cocktails on the front porch. Shops, restaurants, grocery stores, historic downtown, Selby Garden all within minutes. When the 'fridge died the owner had a new one out next morning. It could not have been better and I would highly recommend.
Owner response:We are very happy to hear that your group enjoyed your stay at Twin Gables Cottage last week! We hope to see you again on a future visit to Sarasota, Fl! Best wishes, Nancy
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing.
Beautiful old-style Florida home perfectly laid out and meticulously stocked
Guest: Chris
(Philadelphia)
Date of Stay: 03/13/11
Review Submitted: 03/24/11
The home is much better than the videos. More spacious. Every item I could need was at my finger-tips. The house is in perfect order, fabulous home for entertaining, and a loving feeling for our family stay. We enjoyed the back patio for breakfast and visitors, wi-fi for my college-age daughters, front porch for cocktails, many windows to feel the bay breeze, and a modern kitchen with all the amenities. The dining room was ideal for our wine dinner.The sun rises to splash light on our faces as we wake in the master bedroom. Bike or walk to all the local attractions from this welcoming neighborhood.
Owner response:Christine, We enjoyed having your family at Twin Gables this month! We hope you return on a future visit to Sarasota! Nancy
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
Guest: Greg T.
(-)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11
Review Submitted: 03/18/11
From our guestbook: Nancy, Thanks so much. I would be more than happy to write a review. We had a great time and the house became a home as soon as we walked in. It is a very comfortable house and appreciate the effort you put in to keep it immaculately clean and well appointed. We are already discussing returning next winter. Best, greg
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Guest: C & C W.
(-)
Date of Stay: 02/01/11
Review Submitted: 03/18/11
From our guestbook: "Nancy, We enjoyed our stay in Sarasota and had a great month. The house and location and weather were great. Thanks! The "W" family
Recommended for:
Getaway in January
Guest: Lisa
(Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 01/08/11
Review Submitted: 01/17/11
We rented Twin Gables for our guests since we do not have enough extra bedrooms. We all spent some time at the cottage, cooking in the well-equipped kitchen and sitting on the front porch. Very relaxing! From the house, we walked to Selby Gardens, along the waterfront, and over the Ringling Causeway bridge. The location was great for all of our activities - trips to both Lido and Siesta Key beaches, brunch at the Ritz-Carlton, a day at the Ringling Museum, a symphony at the Van Wezel, visitng the manatees at Mote Marine, shopping downtown, ETC. It was a great vacation. Our friends were extremely impressed with Sarasota, and they loved the house.
Owner response:Lisa, we enjoyed having you and your friends at Twin Gables Cottage! We hope to see you in Sarasota, again!
Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
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