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* Downtown Bungalow *Beaches / Restaurants / Cafes***Just Minutes away!

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41020 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Sarasota, FL

Ed Smith Stadium
‪2 min drive‬
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
‪3 min drive‬
Marina Jack
‪3 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Office

Dining area

About this property

* Downtown Bungalow *Beaches / Restaurants / Cafes***Just Minutes away!

This charming cottage is the perfect place for your stay in downtown Sarasota.

The space:

This two bedroom home has all new designer furnishings and linens. The outdoor living space is as comfortable as the indoor, featuring a brand-new outdoor living room set, cantilever lighted umbrella, dining area with on umbrella, awesome private outdoor shower, Weber gas grill in more, all in an abundantly tropical private fenced setting amongst mature bamboo and oaks. This cozy 1000 square-foot home comfortably sleeps four people. The master bedroom has a brand-new queen size bed and the guest room has two twin beds. The kitchen features a gas stove, blender/smoothie maker, excellent set of pots and pans, dishwasher, a double sink, bistro dining set, Keurig coffee maker ( coffee will be available during your stay ). High-speed Internet and a 60 inch smart TV in the living room can access Netflix, Amazon, Pandora and More. There is also an office in the house, washer- dryer set as well. Solid wood doors with crystal doorknobs makes this house super special. There is ample parking for 4+ cars. Need storage for an RV or boat? We've got that too.

Guest access

Guess will have access to beach chairs and umbrella's, beach toys, floats, cooler, tennis rackets, and more. Siesta bike and kayak will deliver bikes to the door for you to rent.

Interactions with guest

If I’m not available to greet you, access to the house is on a access code and a backup lock-box.

The neighborhood

A Half a mile to downtown, it is a comfortable walk to the area attractions and Saturdays famous farmers market. Payne Park, a block away, is a kids paradise featuring two different playgrounds, a skate park, outdoor musical instruments, a running track, tennis courts, Rock-wall, a pond, café and more. St Armand's circle and Lido beach are just down the road three miles away.

Getting around

You were close enough that you can walk or bike to downtown. There is also a free electric shuttle service and SCAT- Sarasota County area transit, runs right up Shade Ave. If you choose to drive, parking in downtown is easy and free.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sarasota

Located in Sarasota, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 Siesta Key Beach and Lido 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

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What's nearby

Ed Smith Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Marina Jack - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Lido Beach - 10 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
‪Charlie's Steak & Hoagie - ‬15 min walk
‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬15 min walk
‪Office Bar - ‬16 min walk
‪Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is *** Downtown Bungalow ***Beaches / Restaurants / Cafes***Just Minutes away! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at *** Downtown Bungalow ***Beaches / Restaurants / Cafes***Just Minutes away!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *** Downtown Bungalow ***Beaches / Restaurants / Cafes***Just Minutes away!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is *** Downtown Bungalow ***Beaches / Restaurants / Cafes***Just Minutes away! located?

Located in Ringling Park, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Payne Park, Tuttle Avenue Park and Sarasota Art Museum. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Ed Smith Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

linda r.

30 Mar, 2025

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

Clean, comfortable and close to beach

I enjoyed my stay. The house was clean and comfortable and very close to downtown Sarasota and beaches.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

17 Jun, 2025

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

Perfect Location

We have stayed at this location twice and love how close it is to various beaches, restaurants, grocery stores, and recreational activities. The home has nice outside seating areas with very comfortable interior design. The host is quick to communicate and provides helpful information. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie N.

2 Mar, 2025

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

Top notch city hideaway

Perfect spot, very clean and well organized, hosts are ultra-professional with attention to detail. Sweet leafy quiet garden and convenient location for downtown. Beach is a short drive. Highly recommend.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

26 May, 2023

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

Ideal holiday base

Spacious property with lots of ammenities included. Easy access to downtown and major roads but quiet. Very clean.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

23 Oct, 2023

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

Shade

Great location and all the comforts of home!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan G.

4 Feb, 2023

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

Backyard paradise

Troy was awesome. The house is even better in person and the backyard is a paradise. I highly recommend it to anyone staying in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackson T.

28 Mar, 2023

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

Very Nice

We enjoyed our stay. I appreciate Troy calling in advance of check-in and then responding to my call the next day. Location was great with a short drive to the beaches. I loved the outside shower.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

15 Feb, 2024

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

Time away

This older property was a nice get away. Location was convenient to many things. Neighborhood looks like it’s going through a revitalization. The house was clean with some nice touches.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley T.

15 Mar, 2023

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

Homey

This was our first stay at a vrbo property and it was so nice to have a home to stay in. Loved it. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jurgita Z.

30 Mar, 2023

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

Nice place with lots of included amenities

House was at the convenient location, clean and spacious, large kitchen and living room, back yard with plenty of seating. Property was stocked with all the supplies needed, ex beach towels, bathroom, kitchen supplies, etc.. . It also had everything you need for a day at the beach, including chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, wagon, etc. Overall , great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

6 Jun, 2024

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

Perfect Place

This place had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. It was very clean and close to several beaches, stores, and eating places. They had chairs and umbrellas for the beach and because it was a full kitchen, we packed lunch and stayed at the beach all day. The outside shower was nice to rinse off and the outside patio was relaxing. The host was always quick to respond for check-in and check-out. We had no issues…much better than staying in a condo.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas Z.

2 Aug, 2023

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

Tidy and ferfectly ewuipped house

Very nice and tasteful furniture. Phantastic Barbecue, Garden. All Clean and tidy AC was also working perfect. A claer recommendation. Andreas and Family

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

7 Jan, 2025

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

Fun, old Florida experience

Loved the bungalow. Great location, only issue was with the grill(s). Advertised as Weber but it was a pellet smoker/grill with no instructions and both were not clean at all. Weber was there but not working well with empty gas container.Really like grilling out while on vacation otherwise it was delightful.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

5 Jun, 2023

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

Girls weekend

A couple girlfriends and I came here for a much needed girls weekend and it was absolutely perfect! The house is incredibly clean, spacious, and has everything you could possibly need on your trip. All of the beach supplies were in great condition and made our travel and trip to the beach so much easier and more enjoyable! We loved spending time in the backyard relaxing and drinking wine. The location is a 10 minute drive to St. Armand’s and the beach and 5ish minutes to downtown. There were plenty of great restaurants close by. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamar W., Falls Church, VA USA

6 Apr, 2023

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

Adorable Bungalow

This house was absolutely perfect for our family. It is exactly as pictured and described. Everything is clean and well cared for. I have never stayed at such a well-equipped home- the beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, and even coolers really made our beach vacation perfect. This house does not skimp on things that other places often do- there was plenty of coffee, toilet paper, even a cabinet of extra supplies if you forgot toothpaste or sun screen. Really above and beyond. Excellent value for money. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Apr, 2023

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

Enjoyed our stay.

The property was very clean. The kitchen was well stocked. The house had plenty of space for the two of us and would be equally comfortable for four. Convenient to downtown, about 5 minutes by car. The street is residential but a main route through the neighborhood. The neighborhood is nice, dating to mid-century. Safe to walk through. It is a healthy walk to downtown. Most homes appear to be well kept. Some of the neighboring properties are being rehabbed, and some are in need of rehab. Overall, we highly recommend this house.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia E B.

12 Mar, 2025

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

Second stay - Would stay again

Clean, comfortable and good location. Very responsive host.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

19 Feb, 2024

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

Wonderful Stay

House was very clean and well stocked with everything you need. It was a huge help to have items like laundry detergent, paper towels, coffee, etc. Extra blankets were available and helpful when it got colder. Easy drive to shops, restaurants, etc. Troy answered questions quickly and check in was easy. He is a very good host.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

26 Jan, 2024

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

Clean and quiet

Property was clean, quiet, and easily accessible to downtown and the beaches.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

28 Oct, 2023

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

Lovely Home

The house was very clean, beds were comfortable, furniture was nice. It's only a mile from downtown so you can easily walk if you want.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen S., St Augustine , FL USA

17 Dec, 2022

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

We loved Ringling Park!

We were in town for a short weekend event and wished we had more time to relax in the backyard. What a great house, perfect size for what we needed and the location was great. The owner was responsive and the house was very clean. Looking forward to staying here again !

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abigail D.

14 Dec, 2022

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

Great Place!

This is a wonderful place to stay in the area! It is a great location, pretty assessable to lots of things around and beaches. The house had everything we needed and was a great space for everyone staying with us. Troy is very accommodating and had great communication! Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T., Toronto, Ontario

28 Nov, 2022

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

Relaxation

We stayed at A Shady Place for 2 weeks, end of November. The place is as cute in person as seen online, well decorated. The kitchen was modern and both kitchen and bathroom well stocked. Comfortable patio in the back with good BBQ. Troy was easy to communicate with. A very relaxing time.

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

ryane c.

26 May, 2022

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

Cute home

Cute house that made us feel like we were at home. Location was great! Had a wonderful time.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

lynn r.

10 May, 2022

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

Great location. Accessible to everything!

The location was incredibly convenient and the owner Troy was always responsive. We love Sarasota!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Troy

Hi I'm Troy, thanks so much for viewing my home! A bit about me: I am a native Vermonter who currently lives in Burlington, VT. I love to ski, play tennis, golf and spend as much time as I can with my beautiful 10 year old twin girls. We love to travel and experience new areas and different cultures , but we always love going back to our 2nd home in Sarasota, FL. I fell in love with this area of FL years ago and ended up buying a home here.

The location of the house and the home it self are just so perfect. I welcome you to come and enjoy this beautiful space... you won't be disappointed!

Why they chose this property

This home has a ton of charm! It is located in one of the most desirable areas of Downtown Sarasota! It's so close to everything... Beaches, cafes, restaurants, shopping, beer-gardens, entertainment, I-75 and so much more.