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Little Blue Cottage

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Exterior
Exterior
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Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
    Ringling College of Art and Design
    7 min walk
    Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
    2 min drive
    Sarasota Jungle Gardens
    3 min drive
    Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    10 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Little Blue Cottage

This little blue cottage is eclectically styled and located close to downtown Sarasota, making it easy to plan your visit. Located in an urban area, this little cottage provides easy access to Siesta Key and the many shops that make Sarasota a great city to visit.

The cottage is located in the historically diverse African American neighborhood of Newtown in Sarasota. The cottage itself is located on the end of a quiet street surrounded by neighbors local to the Sarasota area and has a gate around the back and a camera to monitor the front area. Guests are encouraged to reach out with any questions or concerns about the location or navigating the neighborhood.

Located around 2 miles from the Marie Selby Gardens, approximately 9-10 miles to Siesta Key beach, and 4-5 miles from Lido Key Beach and St. Armands Circle. Our Little Blue Cottage is also conveniently located around 2-3 miles from the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport and only 1 mile from the Ringling College of Art and Design.

Enjoy some rest and relaxation in the outdoor space equipped with a fire pit, barbeque grill, and warm lighting. Or, if you are planning R & R at the beach, be sure to check out the beach wagon and sand building kit!

Property manager

Shanell Martin
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sarasota

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Central 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 Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Sarasota Jungle Gardens and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Ringling College of Art and Design - 7 min walk
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 2 min drive
  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens - 3 min drive
  • Marina Jack - 4 min drive
  • Lido Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tumeric Indian Bar and Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boat Races
Stayed here for the boat races. Went great and the house and hosts were great and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay at the Little Blue Cottage
Inside and out this place is an A+. We will stay here again if we have the chance. The pictures are very accurate, it is clean, renovated and fun place. The cottage is close to Ringling and short drive to downtown Sarasota. The host is awesome. Made check-in and out super easy and was very accommodating. Also left us so many items for our use (coffee, gift card, fruit, suntan location, aloe, toothbrushes, etc). As it turned out, we needed the aloe, we forgot how hot the Fla sun is, so it came in super handy. Highly recommend the cottage and host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quick but lovely stay
We stayed at the little blue cottage for just one night but I wish it was longer! It’s so thoughtfully decorated, was warm and cozy and in a great location for us. While the inside is so cute, the backyard was my favorite. I sat outside and enjoyed the birds and beautiful plants they have around their landscape and it was the perfect start to my day before getting on the road. Can’t wait to stay again the next time I’m in town:)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Had all the boxes checked
This was such a cute well renovated house. The host thought of everything when getting this ready for visitors. I would have given it all 5 but the neighborhood was a touch sketchy. We had zero issues other than the noise next door at night and feeling like we couldn’t walk up the street to get exercise. The beds were comfortable and it was central to all the good things in Sarasota
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rajpal D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home near the centre of Sarasota.
We enjoyed a very comfortable 3 nights here. The house is well equipped and the location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Shanell Martin

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Hi all, my name is Shanell. Welcome to our little corner of Sarasota!

There are many things to love about Sarasota, and I am grateful to live here with my best friend/husband Sam along with our vivacious lab pittie, Uma.

My background is in social work and hosting is new to me. However, Sam and I care deeply about creating a welcoming experience for our guests, and we hope we can provide a wonderful experience during your stay in Sarasota

What makes this property unique

Our Little Blue Cottage is eclectic and vibrant, providing a colorful haven for your visit to the beautiful city of Sarasota.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests