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Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarasota Opera House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina Jack
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Queen Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I

Beautifully restored home in the Historic downtown of Sarasota. We have a cluster of 3 neighboring homes fresh off a $2.5 M renovation with high-end furnishings including Italian leather seating. These cozy gems offer the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern luxury.

This property is dog friendly, however, if you plan to bring dog over 20lb or more than one dog, explicit owner's permission is required before booking.

A short 7-minute drive over the picturesque John Ringling Bridge leads you to Lido Key Beach. Stop by the renowned St. Armand's Circle for delightful dining and shopping or walk to main street.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Absolutely no pets on the top of the furniture

Important information

You need to know

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

Located in Sarasota, this vacation home is in the city center. 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.
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What's nearby

  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sarasota Opera House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marina Jack - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Cask and Ale - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪C'est La Vie - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pastry Art - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brick's Smoked Meats - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I?

As of Apr 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I on Apr 28, 2026 start from $498, 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 Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I located?

Located in Central Sarasota, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. St. Armands Circle is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean rooms and responsive host
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

keith s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property has recently been redone do everything is beautiful and very clean. The unit is perfectly located for a short walk to the marina and Main Street.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I felt it was a real privilege to stay in such a beautifully restored Spanish bungalow. The location is perfect easily walkable to things downtown and close to the Ringling bridge to get to Saint Armand and Lido Key Beach.The bungalow itself had been painstakingly restored was exceptionally clean and beautiful. Whenever I ran into any issue, the property manager responded quickly. My wife and I will definitely stay here again. I would love to own this property. It’s so nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Today I was shocked to received a 70 charge for a broken mirror (8 online today) & “stained”cups(??)Mirror propped behind bedroom door and was hit by the door knob and cracked. Most of kitchen ware was nice vintage purchases in good used condition. The coffee cups had normal wear and some shade variation inside when we arrived. We made tea in a couple of the cups and washed them in dishwasher, nothing unusual. I didn’t notice anything extreme except that they became too hot to touch when used in microwave. I explained this to the host who kept a very firm line on 70 for the mirror and the cups (unsure how many) saying I should have mentioned mirror placement and wear on dishes at check in. When we reserved patio pictured a grill & move in instructions detailed “leave BBQ grill the way you found it”but we couldn’t find it so inquired with the host. Response curt and without apology stated there was never a grill or picture(then why detail its care). Weird, I could totally have accepted an honest ‘we decided to remove it for safety reasons’ Didn’t want to communicate wit host again,I was especially careful exiting as a reviewer mentioned charges.A frequent VRBO renter I have never given a negative review and am rated 5*The property was very nice, we had planned to rent again. Interaction with host was unsatisfactory.Thankfully we weren’t charged for pre existing stains on rug & sofa. Renter inspect carefully!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was exactly as described. Beautiful inside & out. Great neighborhood with friendly people. We were in the property across from the cinema. Sat out on the patio every evening, listening to music from the Fish Camo down the ateeet chatting with people out walking. Would love to stay there again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominic L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, cleanliness could improve

The house is in great location. The down side was that we had dirty folded towels, dirty sheets and a dirty duvet. The washing machine was also overflowing and the property manager expected us to wait for the technician to show up, the technician didn’t show up and washing was not repaired but we got the checkout instructions to run the washing machine.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderfully renovated stand alone 2BR

We could not have been more happy with the unit itself and its centralized location. Easy walk to everything downtown. All new furniture, appliances and kitchen supplies. Only issue is we were expecting one king and one queen. Instead the unit was furnished with two queens. One other smaller issue was fact that one of the BR’a TV did not have a remote thus not functional. Our request for a replacement was ignored by the property manager we reported it to. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dale H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Property

I was quite excited to find a property so centrally located in downtown Sarasota. The stay consisted of 4 days for myself and 2 friends and we find the property very nice for the most part. There were a few drawbacks which is why my rating is only average. In the 4 days that we were there we could not figure out the TV with any consistancy. There are TVs in each bedroom and a Main TV in the living room. We spent more time trying to get the TV to work than we actually spent watching. It happened to be championship weekend for the NFL so we had interest in all games. SO be aare you likely will not enjoy fighting with e the remote on the TVs. Probably the biggest disappointment is that when we left we made every effort to comply with all the instructions making sure the trash was taken out. Linens were left ready to be washed and we check the unit for no trash of any kind. When I got homw I get a note with a charge of 20.00 that is being charged for a stain on a towel that needed to be replaced. This is totally bogus charge in my opinion because I did see a small amount of blood. I mean very small amount which was the result of shaving. and wiping my face. The owner claims the towel needed to be replaced and hence the 20.00 charge. Let be serious have you ever cut yourself shaving in a hotel and gotten a charge for soiled linens. This is just an attempt to extract extra income from an honest customer. For that reason I doubt I would stay again because integrity
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CANTEY A.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott Boodman A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Experience

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Anna Kutin

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