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Exceptional Five Star Sarasota Cottage Old Florida Charm Dogs Stay Free

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A spacious living area with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and a fireplace.
A sunroom with wicker furniture, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden ceiling.
A room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor area.
A dining area with a white table, chairs, a ceiling fan, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Bee Ridge Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Exceptional Five Star Sarasota Cottage Old Florida Charm Dogs Stay Free

Over 200 FIVE STAR reviews. Exceptional, adorable beach cottage located

Come experience a little slice of Old Florida charm in this fully renovated beach cottage. I have thoughtfully decorated the space with lots of love to offer a dreamy feel that also feels like home. Tucked into a tropical landscape, the cottage is bright, comfortable and wonderfully relaxing - the kind of place where you kick off your flip-flops, pour a drink and relax. Start your morning with coffee on the screened porch before exploring all that Sarasota has to offer. Good news is that you don't have to choose between the beach or downtown as you are close to both! I personally care for the property and have welcomed guests for over ten years - the over 200 Five Star reviews speak for themselves. This home is more than just a rental, it's a memorable stay. Come to Siesta Key. Stay for Sarasota. And don't be surprised if you find yourself planning your next visit before you've even left!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
Deposit may be affected by excessive damage
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Excessive dog hair may affect security deposit.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please kindly turn A/C to 75.
Check for personal items.
Turn off lights and fans.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 913283
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Sarasota

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in South Sarasota, a neighborhood in Sarasota. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Robarts Sports ARENA or Ed Smith Stadium. Kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Bee Ridge Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 15 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Lido Beach - 16 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 19 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Mall at University Town Center - 23 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walt's Fish Market - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪CinéBistro - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Einstein Bros. Bagels - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Exceptional Five Star Sarasota Cottage Old Florida Charm Dogs Stay Free pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Exceptional Five Star Sarasota Cottage Old Florida Charm Dogs Stay Free?

As of Sep 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Exceptional Five Star Sarasota Cottage Old Florida Charm Dogs Stay Free on Sep 28, 2026 start from $277, 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 Exceptional Five Star Sarasota Cottage Old Florida Charm Dogs Stay Free?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exceptional Five Star Sarasota Cottage Old Florida Charm Dogs Stay Free?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Exceptional Five Star Sarasota Cottage Old Florida Charm Dogs Stay Free located?

Located in South Sarasota, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of The Landings, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and Payne Park. Sarasota Art Museum and Shell Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 213 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cute house for 2 friends or more. The outside space had a lot of thought and intention put into it as well as the inside space. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely adorable and Jude was fantastic to work with:) We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute cottage with everything we needed! Jude was super kind and responsive and we had the best stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice beachy cottage in a great location! Convenient to several beaches within 30 minutes of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for my family. Exactly as advertised. Great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, well appointed and spotless. This adorable beach house was so cozy and inviting. Jude, the host, was very responsive and easy to get in touch with. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had the perfect beach charm and was very clean and cozy. Jude was also very accommodating and quick to respond. I would highly recommend to anyone and we plan on returning in the future as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was lovely…even better than we expected. It was decorated so beautifully and thoughtfully and the owner was professional and kind in our interactions. It has everything you will need for a wonderful stay and it’s close to everything. When we return to Sarasota this is where we will stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was great!! Jude is the best host out there!! The house had everything you could possibly need. Wish we had more time to spend there relaxing but we had a pretty full schedule planned. Will definitely try to rent this home again and have shared the info with family members that visit as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, loved the way it is decorated. Very comfortable, quiet neighborhood. I didn’t cook, but the kitchen was well stocked. It was close to Walt’s Seafood, our favorite place to eat. Would definitely stay there again. Very, very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 2nd time my wife and I have stayed at this home. We both love it and will make it a regular stay every year. It’s a beautifully decorated home with a cottage beach feel that fits our tastes perfectly. My dog Thor loved exploring the yard that is beautifully landscaped and has many options to sit and read outside while enjoying a morning cup of coffee. We love it and felt like home
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good host and nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Fantastic place! Really enjoyed our time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful warm decor. The host thought of every little detail and was an excellent communicator!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Decor was very nice. Communication with Jude was excellent. Spent a good amount of time on the covered patio. Lots of different places to sit!
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a nice property the outside with the yard and all the flowers and trees was nice. Driveway was all sea shell's that was neat. Only issues we had was the coffee makers was kinda nasty didn't even use them. Went to McDonald's down the street an got coffee every morning. The back bathroom by the bedrooms the hot water in shower never got hot. An wasn't any laundry detergent but everything else was there. Thats not a big deal. But the coffee pots (where it holds the water) and where water comes out wasn't very clean. Definitely needs replaced. If you are taking a bunch of people or kids might all have to use shower by laundry room. And lamp soon as you walk in door doesn't work. Other then that presentation of property inside and out is extremely nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2026
Thank you for your review. As with all guests, I ask that when you are at the home, you reach out to me with anything you need during your stay. You did not bring any of these issues to my attention and only raise them now in the review. The bathroom has very specific posted instructions on how to use the faucet for hot water. The lamp may have just needed a light bulb. This is the first time I am hearing of the coffee pot and will address that with my professional cleaners immediately. I am grateful for you and your experience as it only makes my 5 star reviews that much better as there is always room for improvement. Kindly, Jude
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved everything about it

Super clean beautiful home great location as well found everything we needed in the house. We would definitely rent again loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Everything was perfect and as descriibed!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little getaway

Perfect location to see the whole area and a comfortable relaxing place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

The house was very convenient to the beaches and a lot of great restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Stay

Super cute place and very clean. Our family felt right at home and didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay!!

This is a wonderful property. Great location, very quiet neighborhood close to everything. Very clean and well appointed. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Five stars!

We loved our stay! Lovely cottage, perfect location, and excellent communication with Jude.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely cottage! Very comfortable stay and close drive to all the fun in Sarasota. Host communicates so well too! If you like old New England style beach homes with character, this charming place will be perfect for you! We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay in this beautiful, spacious and tastefully decorated house. The landlord was very responsive and secured a visit from the plumber immediately after we flagged a problem with a sink. The house is very well equipped for home cooking and beach activities (bikes, beach chairs...) Totally recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jude Homich

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I am a professional who permanently lives in Sarasota. I love Sarasota so I purchased a vacation home there that I am so happy to share with discerning guests and their furry family. I am available to attend to the needs and requests of guests timely so you can maximize your stay. I take great pride in providing an excellent lodging experience and will go over and above to exceed your expectations. I love having a home in beautiful Sarasota as there are endless miles of beach and tons of fun things to do! I love this part of Florida and am excited to share my beautiful beach cottage with you. I am an avid traveler myself so I appreciate lovely homes away from home while on travel. I understand the importance of providing that experience to all of my guests. I hope you share the love of travel too. It is always nice after a long day of exploring to rest in a comfortable, clean, well loved home.

Why they chose this property

Not only is the beach cottage gorgeous, perfectly situated, private and comfortable, I also allow dogs at no additional pet fee. The perfect price and location can't be beat. You can compare and see for yourself that I provide one of the best Vrbos for the price in Sarasota - close to the beach and downtown. I have repeatedly heard from guests that the house is special. There is a little bit of magic and a whole lot of love that sets this home apart from others in Sarasota. I hope you feel the magic too.

What makes this property unique

The cottage offers a homey, comfortable and welcoming home away from home vibe. It is also super easy to access all that Sarasota has to offer including the beach, downtown, shops, malls and restaurants. It has an easy floor plan so everyone can get comfortable, even your furry family as the backyard is fully fenced. Relax on the porch with coffee or a beverage, listen to the birds and watch the lizards play on the shells. This home is a delight.

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