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Casa Eli - Lovely Cottage

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and two bar stools.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted abstract art piece, and a painting of a pier.
A room with a wooden dresser, a mirror, and two black and white cityscape photographs on the wall.
A living room with a beige sectional sofa, two dark blue cushions, a white door, a small dining table with white chairs, and a painting of a beach scene on the wall.
A dining area with a round table and four white chairs, a white door, and a hallway leading to a kitchen.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • No surprises here
    Top-rated for accuracy — guests say it's just as pictured.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, The Landings
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

A Bedroom

1 King Bed

A Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

A Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

South Sarasota, a neighborhood in Sarasota, is home to this cottage. 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 Crescent Beach. Mote Science Education Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • The Landings - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Lido Beach - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Mall at University Town Center - 24 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Mote Science Education Aquarium - 24 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walt's Fish Market - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CinéBistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red Barn Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Einstein Bros. Bagels - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Eli - Lovely Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa Eli - Lovely Cottage?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Eli - Lovely Cottage on Nov 12, 2026 start from $194, 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 Casa Eli - Lovely Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Eli - Lovely Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Eli - Lovely Cottage located?

Located in South Sarasota, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Landings and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Art Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice little cottage, roomy, airy, clean, modern bathroom/applicances, and great location. Just a walk away from some nice dining and all things Sarasota. Easy parking, private and very quiet making for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay

Perfect location!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location!

Property has a perfect, central location and is very nice! We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good location

It was exactly as described, kitchen and bathroom were very clean.Many restaurants very close by,walking distance
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

This property was amazing

I had a great and clean stay. Peaceful and relaxing. Definitely would stay again Devitrie
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2020
Thank you so much for this great review. Really appreciate it! Take Care
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Convenient location, easy parking and check in. No issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2023
Awesome guest! Kept our place clean. Would love to host again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Winter get away

Easy access to restaurants and stores. Centrally located makes it easy to get around. Very congested.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy clean place to stay

Very impressed with the cleanliness the moment we stepped inside. We had a very enjoyable time and no complaints; besides that a washer and dryer upgrade would be great. Overall it’s the perfect place.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable Getaway

Very clean, the property is as described, a few minutes from the beach. Close to restaurants and places to shop, figure on time when busy season traffic was back to back. I’d recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy convenient get away

Enjoyed it very much. Mark was very responsive. It was clean & the location was extremely convenient.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 8, 2023
Thanks again for staying! We hope to welcome you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply Extraordinary

A Great place, cozy, comfortable, warmth, quiet, clean and safe. The kitchen is full equipped and perfect for a weekend or a longer stay. Close to the main attractions and to the beaches, Lido, Siesta or Turtle beach. Excellent attention form the host Definitely a place to come back
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
Thank you Manuel! Really appreciate your kind words. Come back again anytime. Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I love the Cottage, I had a great stay! It Was my first experience to stay in a cottage not a hotel, I felt as in my home. It Was so easy to check in and out! It’s so nice and clean, the bed is so comfortable :). Location is Close to shopping center, couple of miles to gorgeous beaches. Thank you so much
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our first time renting a house, and we had a wonderful time. It much easier and comfortable and the owner had communication with us all the time. Everything that we needed was there. Also a Walgreens was very close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This was a great location, close to everything we wanted. We were lucky enough to be able to extend for a few days due to a weather delay up north. They were responsive to a minor issue we had and were fantastic. The ability to do laundry (they even had laundry soap) was so great! Be aware this is a duplex, so we did try to be aware of neighbors to ensure we didn't disturb them. Highly recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 8, 2023
Thanks again for staying! We hope to welcome you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location

Small but so perfect! Our family had a wonderful time relaxing after a long day at the beach and around siesta keys. Only complaint we had was we couldn't make the place as ice cube as home 😂. But I swear inside we are penguins. Loved our stay and the owners were wonderful! Thank you again for letting us check in early. We had a rough drive in. Got a flat 10 min from our breakfast spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary get away

We usually visit Destin, this summer we skipped planning my sons wedding in October. After the tragic and very unexpected death of our son 55 days before his wedding, we chose to come further south feom Texas to heal, celebrate 26 years of marriage and relax. The house was what we needed, plus for a family ready to prepare meals. We hope to bring our adult kids and daughter in love this direction for a change of scenery. We will not have a problem coming back to stay at this location. We accessed all beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

Great proximity to Siesta Key area

We had a great check in and check out process and the owner was very responsive to all communication with any issues we had. The property was very convenient to the Siesta Key/Lido Key/etc areas, which is what we were there for. The convenience of having the beach chairs and towels available was a big plus. My only complaints would be related to cleanliness. There were several dirty glasses that appeared to have been used and put back into the cabinet without washing, the shower curtain liner and bathroom rugs were very dirty and looked like they needed to be replaced, our feet and socks were dirty after walking on the hard floors, and the unit smelled strongly the whole time we were there, perhaps from an animal of some kind that was there previously. The cleanliness issues were very bothersome to me, but the convenience of the location, the quiet neighborhood, and the responsiveness of the owner made the stay enjoyable despite the issues mentioned.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 25, 2022
Hello Savanna. We are surprised to hear about your cleaning concerns as all our properties are cleaned very thoroughly after each guest. Our cleaning team is the best in the area and do a superb job. Regardless, we will review all your points made and will reclean as necessary. Sometimes items get missed and we apologize. If you had made mention of any of this upon arrival or during your stay, we would have made things right immediately. We do not agree with your pet odor claim. Regardless, a deep clean has been initiated and this unit will be checked from top to bottom in light of your review. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to host you again in the future. Take Care.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Good and quaint

Overall it fit our needs. Having Walgreens in a sixty second walking distance was a lifesaver. Especially when we ran out of toilet paper on day three of our stay. The really helpful information binder in the unit instructed us to contact the property manager if we ran out of TP but when we did, they said they supply 2-3 rolls and that would be enough for our five night stay. We were supplied a partial roll on the dispenser and one additional roll, not 2-3. All in all, it’s a minor expense, but don’t state that in your instructional binder then deny us when we reach out. Bad customer service. Anyway, cute little place, close to lots of restaurants and shops. Fifteen minute drive to the beach — spend the money on the uber because it’s tough to find a parking spot. But uber will drop you right up front and off you go!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfy and cute

Very convenient location. The place was very cute and comfy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Fourniture

Malgré qu’il y ai des lits pour 4 personnes il n’y a que 3 chaises autour de la table. Il manque des cintres dans les garde-robes. Manque quelques ustensils. À part ces quelques inconvénients les lits sont très confortables (manque des tables de chevet dans la petite chambre) Et tout était impeccable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 23, 2022
Merci Louise d'avoir pris le temps de déposer un avis. Nous recherchons constamment des moyens d'améliorer l'expérience de nos clients. Nous sommes heureux d'apprendre que les lits étaient confortables et que c'était très propre. Nous allons maintenant nous assurer d'équiper la maison de 4 nouvelles chaises de salle à manger, de cintres et de plus d'ustensiles de cuisine. Nous espérons que vous nous considérerez à nouveau pour une future réservation. Voyagez en toute sécurité !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

We had a delightful stay here. The place was exactly as pictured. The first thing I noticed was how clean it was. It is located in a quiet neighborhood. Great proximity to beaches, shops & restaurants. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful, relaxing stay in Sarasota!

My wife and I very much enjoyed our month’s stay. The location was in great proximity many local beaches and restaurants along with many other things to do.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at Liberty Ave

As advertised, the location is in a central location, about 15 minutes drive to Siesta Key, and within walking distance to grocery, Walgreens, a few restaurants, etc. We were there to visit family who live less than a mile from this property, so for our purposes was ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what I needed

This small house was exactly what I needed for 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect, exactly as described

We had a wonderful stay at this property. It was perfectly located, clean, and everything that we could have wanted. Thanks for making our first Vrbo experience a great one.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
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