Downtown Sarasota Florida Vacation Rental Pet-Friendly Apt with Yard, Playground
1-Bedroom Apartment for Rent – Downtown Sarasota, FL
Welcome to your Sarasota vacation rental! This renovated 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment is a cozy, clean, and comfortable private unit located at the back of the main house. Perfect for short-term stays, long-term rentals, or extended vacations in Sarasota. Just steps from downtown, beaches, and top attractions, it’s designed for both leisure and business travelers.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING:
The apartment floor has some tiles in poor cosmetic condition. We disclose this upfront to ensure total transparency. By proceeding with your reservation, you acknowledge that you are fully aware of this condition before booking; therefore, no claims, refunds, or negative feedback will be honored or accepted regarding this specific issue.
Special Deals • Last Minute – 5% off • Mobile Deal – 5% off • Member-Only – Up to 20% off • Early Booking – 10% off • Weekly Stays – 10% off • Monthly Stays – 10% off
Key Features – Downtown Sarasota 1BR Apartment
• Bedroom with a queen-sized bed • Air mattress available for a third guest upon request • Living room with Smart TV and high-speed Wi-Fi • Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, cooktop, and essentials • Full bathroom with shower • Small private deck overlooking the backyard • Towels for bath & beach, plus beach chairs, umbrella, and cooler • Pet-friendly: 1 pet up to 40 lbs, $70 fee, pet bowl included
Amenities & Location
Private unit with access to shared driveway, fenced backyard, playground, and BBQ area. Convenient for short-term rentals and long-term stays in Sarasota.
3-minute walk to downtown Sarasota, with restaurants, shops, museums, and nightlife nearby.
5–10-minute drive to Siesta Key, Lido Beach, St. Armands Circle, and Sarasota Bay.
5–10-minute drive to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
Convenience
Self check-in/out for a flexible, hassle-free stay.
Welcome to Florida!
In addition to our beautiful beaches and sunshine, Florida’s nature, trees, and climate can sometimes attract unwelcome insect visitors like palmetto bugs, mosquitoes, flies, bees, ants, and wasps.
Our property is located in a humid subtropical area, so it's also normal to see wildlife like squirrels, birds, raccoons, snakes, bats, spiders, and occasionally small rodents.
We take every measure to prevent pests with regular professional pest control.
If a bug sneaks inside, feel free to evict it yourself, or let us know. We’ll be happy to re-treat the property if needed.
To help prevent these visitors, avoid leaving doors open for long periods and don’t leave food or crumbs unattended inside or outside.
Refunds, discounts, or negative reviews will not be accepted for wildlife or insect sightings; thanks for understanding.
After all, it’s all part of the Florida experience!
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Always make sure to put the right guests number when you make the booking
Please use towels only for personal purposes; they are not intended for multipurpose use
Any damage caused during the stay must be reported before check-out time
Important information
You need to know
Property # 3954202
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the neighborhood
Sarasota
Central Sarasota, a neighborhood in Sarasota, is home to this apartment. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ed Smith Stadium or Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.
Colonial Village Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Sarasota Opera House - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Marina Jack - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 6 min walk
The Main Bar Sandwich Shop - 7 min walk
Raffurty's Bar And Grill - 9 min walk
Fork and Hen - 6 min walk
The Breakfast House - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Downtown Sarasota Florida Vacation Rental Pet-Friendly Apt with Yard, Playground pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Sarasota Florida Vacation Rental Pet-Friendly Apt with Yard, Playground?
As of May 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Sarasota Florida Vacation Rental Pet-Friendly Apt with Yard, Playground on Jun 1, 2026 start from $82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Downtown Sarasota Florida Vacation Rental Pet-Friendly Apt with Yard, Playground?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Downtown Sarasota Florida Vacation Rental Pet-Friendly Apt with Yard, Playground?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Downtown Sarasota Florida Vacation Rental Pet-Friendly Apt with Yard, Playground located?
Located in Central Sarasota, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Regal Hollywood - Sarasota and Payne Park. Colonial Village Shopping Center and Sarasota Opera House are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Reviews
7.6
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
No internet despite advertising it, some electrical and refrigerator/freezer issues, could have provided instructions on door locks and other features (A/C, dehumidifier).
Stan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 15, 2026
Thank you for your review. We want to clarify that the internet service was available throughout your stay. Any temporary interruptions may have been due to storms, which are beyond our control. Regarding the door lock instructions, they were provided in the app and we also sent them directly to you. For the A/C, it can be adjusted according to your preferred temperature by simply moving the arrow on the control up or down. As for the dehumidifier, if you're referring to the unit, it simply requires being switched on (to avoid any inconvenience, it has since been removed). Regarding the refrigerator issue, when you informed us, we promptly sent someone to check. Upon inspection, we noticed that the sofa had been moved, which had disconnected the cable and we reconnected it, and resolved the issue. We appreciate you bringing it to our attention.
. We appreciate your feedback and are always working to improve our services.
It’s a low end property. The only plus is the price…
Jud W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2025
We offer a property with all the basic amenities in an excellent location in downtown Sarasota, at a very competitive price. The apartment is clean, functional, and exactly as shown in the photos and video provided in the listing — which are available for review before booking.
If you are expecting a five-star luxury experience at this price point, or if you have particularly high demands, this may not be the right fit for you.
Additionally, we reached out to you multiple times during your stay to check if everything was okay or if you needed anything, but we received no response. Communication should be mutual to ensure a better guest experience
Do NOT stay here! We arrived at VRBO at 4:00 pm as stated. A lady was trying to clean the property and said the property manager went out to buy a new tv since the tv was smashed. This place is unkept with broken cracked ceramic tile, filthy dirty grout, no curtains on the bedroom window, and no way acceptable for guests. The cluttered yard is far from desirable too. We had reserved the property for 16 nights, but refused to stay there even one night. It is in a questionable neighborhood.
Beryl R.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2026
About the host
Hosted by Fernando T
Nice, honest, hardworking person, who likes host and share with family and friends.
Why they chose this property
Affordable, comfy and private place, with self check in/out, place is close to Downtown, bay and beaches