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Charles Ringling Room: 1 BR/1BA With Kitchen; 5 Mins. To Beach/Downtown

Full kitchen with appliances, dishes and cooking utensils

Living room area; flat screen TV, cable, wifi & more

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2550 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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Sarasota, FL

Ringling College of Art and Design
‪9 min walk‬
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
‪11 min walk‬
Marina Jack
‪2 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Charles Ringling Room: 1 BR/1BA With Kitchen; 5 Mins. To Beach/Downtown

Just minutes from beautiful Sarasota Bay and lovely beaches! This firsst-floor guest room, a 1 BR king with private bath, is located near downtown Sarasota and the beaches. Five minutes to downtown, 5 minute drive to Lido Key Beach, close to Siesta Key! The Reserve Retreat boasts onsite restaurant, coffee and tea shop, craft beer and wine bar, and an upscale restaurant open for dinner 7 days a week. Complimentary coffee in our Coffee Shop Wed-Sun beginning at 8am.

We have two on-site restaurants! The Cafe with American fare breakfast and lunch from 8a-2p. Eat indoors at The Café or outdoors on our lovely courtyard.

The Reserve Kitchen by Chef Antonio is open 7 days a week. Dinner is served daily from 4:30-9:30pm. Enjoy lunch on Saturday and Sunday from noon-4. Dinner and lunch are served in a more formal setting in the lovely dining room.

The Reserve Retreat is a landmark property, steeped in Sarasota's rich art and cultural heritage. The three buildings were part of circus magnate Charles Ringling's estate before his mansion was built. At various times, it was a boarding house and a circus performance venue. Today, it is a redeveloped gorgeous property with three buildings on a single parcel joined by a beautiful outdoor courtyard. It is across the street from the Sarasota Bay and just minutes to Downtown, and both Lido Key and Siesta Key beaches!

Conveniently located near downtown Sarasota, the beaches, St. Armand's Circle, many performing arts venues, restaurants, and more! A great Sarasota escape close to the arts and nature and much more.

Washer and dryer on-site, too. Beach chairs and beach towels can be checked out for your convenience. Too many great points to list here!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

One king bed in room

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

House trained, must be leashed when on grounds

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sarasota

Located by the sea, this aparthotel is in Central Sarasota, a neighbourhood 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

Ringling College of Art and Design - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Marina Jack - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
St. Armands Circle - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Lido Beach - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kahwa Coffee - ‬2 min drive
‪Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe Rosemary - ‬16 min walk
‪Rosemary Food + Beer - ‬2 min drive
‪Wicked Cantina Sarasota - ‬3 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charles Ringling Room: 1 BR/1BA With Kitchen; 5 Mins. To Beach/Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Charles Ringling Room: 1 BR/1BA With Kitchen; 5 Mins. To Beach/Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charles Ringling Room: 1 BR/1BA With Kitchen; 5 Mins. To Beach/Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charles Ringling Room: 1 BR/1BA With Kitchen; 5 Mins. To Beach/Downtown located?

Located in Central Sarasota, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy, Ringling College of Art and Design and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

6 Feb 2025

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

Good value and loved he coffee and wine next door.

I thought it would be close to museum

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

21 Jul 2024

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

Historical

Our weekend stay was a delight. Our room was very clean and spacious. We love the history behind the buildings and are looking forward to staying again. The bed was 10/10 comfortable!!!! Breakfast in the cafe was delicious and the staff are incredibly warm and welcoming. Thank you to Jessica for hosting us!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryan M.

14 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good Location with Quirks and Noise

Location is part of 3 buildings with multiple rooms on site. Room directly above this one. It is centrally located for getting to Sarasota & Siesta Key. Access code is with coffee shop. Positives: Staff is very friendly & prompt. We interacted with several, including Jessica (the owner), and each one was pleasant and helpful. Restaurant onsite (not the coffee shop - we never made it there) was quaint & rustic. Dinner was delicious & we ate every bite. Staff even set us up at a reserved table of our choosing after check in. The stage & band are just outside your door. We had a reserved table just behind & to the side of the band. Owner left a bottle of wine which we enjoyed while watching the band. Nice touch. Good storage, unless you want to use your suitcase instead of unpacking everything. A folding luggage table would be a nice addition, but not a deal breaker. Negatives. This room has 4 doors in it. 3 will likely give you some light at bedtime. The bathroom door is 1 (we'll get back to this one). Then there is the PITA one, the one behind the headboard. It leads to the stairwell to the upstairs room & the light was on 24/7. At night, this door lit up like a bright yellow rectangle. It also transmits the noise of anyone taking the stairs to your restful noggin at night. Entry door has attached horizontal blinds over the window that don't cover the window flush. Someone covered some panes, but those last 2 on top let the street lamp outside cut across the face of the person sleeping on the side closest to the bathroom. We hung something over the blinds. The last door leads to the laundry room. Another bright yellow rectangle of light if this light doesn't get turned off. Luckily, you can access the laundry via your room to shut it off. There is AC in the room, but it's a wall unit on the other side of the room from the bed. Annoying, the bed is tucked back a little, making air flow poor to the head portion of the bed. Worse, if you leave that bathroom door open, you block the air. It takes a lot for that unit to overcome FL heat. Warm until around 2 am at full blast on most nights. If someone is upstairs, you will hear EVERY step they take. If they take the stairs, same thing. We had a night owl. No cable in room. Firestick only with a poor connection & few choices. Under bed was super dust bunny farm. Lack of decor in room. No shower mat for floor. Trash can lid broken. Onsite food options closed M-W. Some road noise.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bev B.

7 Apr 2022

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

Review of the Review

This was a girls getaway. The Review is quaint, quirky and fun. The BEST staff ever. Very accommodating and room was clean and comfortable. Along a busy intersection so light sleepers be aware…. We enjoyed coffee out in the patio each morning. There is a full brunch and dinner menu. Be sure to check their calendar for entertainment and meals.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Tim R.

25 Apr 2021

Disliked: Check-in, communication

You’re on your own...

*no privacy *poor sound insulation *no cable TV only Amazon Fire Stick *housekeeping absent *parking issues *clean contemporary room & amenities *comfortable bed *poor window A/C unit *Friendly staff While the location was great, the noise level between the traffic and evening band(s) were enough to drive us from our room until after 11pm. Parking was extremely limited. Housekeeping was non existent and whomever attempted to make the bed prior to our arrival needs a lesson in bed making. The property needs maintenance and exterior attention. Very quaint but bordering shabby. Not worth the room rate at roughly $250 a night.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

30 Mar 2021

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

Awesome

Loved our stay there. Enjoyed the small cafe and outdoor entertainment. Super comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianna T.

19 Jul 2019

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

Modern, unique, charming, easy getaway!

Great clean studio with full kitchen for a long weekend getaway. Close to beaches and town center. Quiet mostly, yet loved the live band on some nights. Coffee shop and wine/beer shop are both super cute and fun to enjoy! Staff is also very helpful and attentive.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Mary K.

15 Apr 2019

Traffic noise problems

Be aware this unit is on a very busy road and the traffic noise is very significant at all hours of the day.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Will B., Hudson WI

30 Mar 2019

Moderately desirable.

Well located. Very loud traffic noise constantly. Very loud air conditioner. Very small plain space for the price.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terrence K.

22 Mar 2019

Quaint, comfortable, convenient location

This is an older, historical property that has been nicely transformed into a B&B. The location is on a busy street but very convenient to activities in Sarasota area (such as the Ringling museum and Baltimore Orioles doing training games), Armand Circle, and the beach. There is a public park across the street which was convenient for walking our two dogs. The owners were very friendly. Our efficiency unit had a full kitchen which was great because there is a Publix market within walking distance.

10/10 Excellent

Terri D., Evans

2 Jan 2019

Great Experience

For a couple, this is an ideal location! We had the bayfront park across the street, and it was an easy walk into downtown Sarasota. I loved being able to walk right next door and grab a latte or a glass of wine. Having live entertainment right outside our door was also a plus. The staff was great and provided anything we needed with a smile!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

29 Aug 2018

Loved it

Loved it, will be back

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Missy R.

20 May 2018

Awesome spot!

This place was amazing, everyone we encountered was super helpful. The property itself was beautiful and absolutely perfect for us! Will definitely stay there again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

10 May 2018

Clean and neat

Very clean and nice. Just a short drive away from everything i needed.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joleen R.

4 May 2018

Wonderfully beautiful people.

Updated utility close to everything we needed. Our dog, Barnaby thanks you. We do as well.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

10 Apr 2018

Really great place!

We enjoyed our stay, the room was really cute comfortable!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W., St. Anthony, MN

16 Mar 2018

Exceptional!

This small sized apartment with a kitchen, queen bed (which is very comfortable), large screen TV, loveseat, upholstered chair, etc. is as lovely as it looks. Our stay met all our expectations. The coffee shop and beer/wine shops next door provided easy access to delicious refreshment, and when warm enough, an opportunity to relax on the patio between the two buildings. Jess, Kim and their staff could not have been more helpful and when I arrived with an injured elbow Laurie took expert care of me. A park across the street has sidewalks that lead to the bay about a block away. The mile walk to the downtown worked well for us. This location is easily accessible to everything. Be sure and order a meat/cheese tray from the beer/wine shop, go to First Watch for breakfast and Owen's Fish Camp for dinner! We loved our time in Sarasota at the Reserve!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Diana S., Fort Worth, Texas

23 Feb 2018

Great hosts!

We had a great time staying here. All of the staff (including the owners) are amazing and go out of your way to make your stay a memorable one. The rooms are very spacious and clean and have all the amenities you need for a long visit. My one comment is that the stairs are very steep to the upstairs units so if you have any concerns about that request a lower unit. Thanks guys we will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Johnny B.

6 Feb 2018

Great location. Super host. Would definitely stay here again!

My wife and I had a great stay at the Loft. Bed was comfy. Room was clean. Check in / out was super easy. Kim and her team do a great job towards making a stay near downtown Sarasota affordable and enjoyable!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

20 Sept 2017

Labor Day Getaway

We had an amazing time at this adorable cottage! My husband and our puppy really enjoyed our peaceful stay. Kim and her business partner were so responsive and kind. We will definitely be going back 100% recommend you stay here. Thank you ladies for our wonderful stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Simmons

I have lived, in Sarasota for about 20 years and love the area. I purchased these historically significant buildings in 2016 and have lovingly restored them so that Sarasotans and other visitors can enjoy them, too!

Why they chose this property

The Reserve Retreat is a landmark property, steeped in Sarasota's rich art and cultural heritage. The three buildings were part of circus magnate Charles Ringling's estate before his mansion was built. At various times, it was a boarding house and a circus performance venue. Today, it is a redeveloped gorgeous property with three buildings on a single parcel joined by a beautiful outdoor courtyard. It is across the street from the Sarasota Bay and just minutes to Downtown, and both Lido Key and Siesta Key beaches!

What makes this property unique

The Reserve Retreat has many enjoyable facets: the Cafe for breakfast, brunch, lunch (Fri-Sun, 8a-2p), and upscale dinner (7 days a week, 4:30-9p), beer/wine bar, coffee shop.

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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Charles Ringling Room: 1 BR/1BA With Kitchen; 5 Mins. To Beach/Downtown

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House Rules

Children

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Pets

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Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Sarasota

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Wonderful

9.2/10

9.0/10

8.6/10

8.0/10

8.4/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

Good value and loved he coffee and wine next door.

Sally R.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Historical

Jessica S.

6/10 Okay

Bryan M.

Good Location with Quirks and Noise

Bryan M.

10/10 Excellent

Bev B.

Review of the Review

Bev B.

6/10 Okay

Tim R.

You’re on your own...

Tim R.

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Awesome

Donna T.

10/10 Excellent

Marianna T.

Modern, unique, charming, easy getaway!

Marianna T.

4/10 Poor

Mary K.

Traffic noise problems

Mary K.

6/10 Okay

Will B., Hudson WI

Moderately desirable.

Will B.

10/10 Excellent

Terrence K.