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Charming Sapphire Shores Bungalow with Backyard Oasis

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A wooden pier with benches overlooking a calm body of water, with a distant city skyline in the background.
A modern kitchen with a large window, white cabinets, a green countertop, and a built-in oven.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table with chairs. There is a large window with a view of the outdoors.
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a paved patio with chairs and a covered seating area.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ringling College of Art and Design
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Non-smoking
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Sarasota Jungle Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ringling College of Art and Design
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

Charming Sapphire Shores Bungalow with Backyard Oasis

Certificate Number: 25-VR-000020 Discover the beauty of Sarasota from this 2-bedroom bungalow that's bursting with Florida charm. The soothing interior features 2 bedrooms with king beds, 2 separate living areas and a fully stocked kitchen, perfect for a relaxing and hassle-free vacation. The backyard oasis is a true highlight of the property. With a heated pool, spacious lounging area and covered outdoor kitchen complete with dining table, you will never want to leave! Venturing out of the house is a delight of equal measure. The home is a stone's throw from the best of Sarasota's offerings. The Ringling Museum of Art, Asolo Repertory Theater, Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, and the beauty of Sarasota Bay are all right at your finger tips. A short drive will bring you to the outstanding shopping and dining scene of Downtown Sarasota or St. Armand's Circle and Sarasota's famous white sandy beaches. This is the vacation you've been dreaming of!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4588670vb
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.
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

About the area

Sarasota

Indian Beach Sapphire Shores, a neighbourhood in Sarasota, is home to this holiday home. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ed Smith Stadium, or consider a night out at Premier Sports Campus.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ringling College of Art and Design - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • New College of Florida - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Ca’ d’Zan - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mymamma - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina Sarasota - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunnyside Cafe - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Sapphire Shores Bungalow with Backyard Oasis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Sapphire Shores Bungalow with Backyard Oasis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Sapphire Shores Bungalow with Backyard Oasis?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Sapphire Shores Bungalow with Backyard Oasis located?

Located in Indian Beach Sapphire Shores, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Ringling College of Art and Design and New College of Florida. John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and Sarasota Ballet are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great! The host was very responsive. We loved the space, the backyard, the neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the absolute best time at Christine’s house. We have 21 month old twins and a 3.5 year old, and the pool could not have been better. I was super picky when planning this trip to make sure we had everything we needed, and the pool was perfect with a large shallow step and edge for the kids to play and jump from. We utilized the outdoor kitchen several times and had everything we needed in the kitchen for cooking/preparing food. The house is in a nice quiet neighborhood with peacock visitors multiple times a day which the kids particularly loved. We ended up arriving a night early, and Christine was super accommodating and allowed us to check in early- very easy process with a keypad on the front door. Christine was so kind and very responsive throughout our trip if ever we needed anything. We will absolutely be making this a spot we come back to over and over again in the future!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our weeklong getaway. Quiet neighborhood and the place was just as expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. Property managers couldn’t have been better to work with. Our favorite part was the privacy of the property. Very nice established neighborhood with wild peacocks roaming around. Had an issue with the pool heater which was disappointing as the water was a bit chilly. Was unable to get it resolved prior to our departure, but property owner and property manager worked with us on partial refund.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely house in a great location. Everything exceeded our expectations. Although the location provides many local attractions: the sea, downtown Sarasoto the Ringling museums and serious shopping are minutes away, it was very tempting to enjoy the quiet life by the pool.
Lovely sunsets -not quite visible!
View from one of the sunbeds
The Ringling Museum of Art
Ringling Circus Museum
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great and host was awesome. Unfortunately we had a week of rain but hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. It was everything we were looking for. The outdoor space is the shining star! The property was well maintained and clean. Communication with the host was just enough and responsive when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely enjoyed our weeks stay! Beautiful house with pool.Very clean and quiet area. Definitely a hidden gem that I wish I would have found sooner! Id love to go back next year! Thank you Christine for hosting us Also, it was cool to see Peacocks every morning
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely oasis, comfortable, cozy, convenient, located in a beautiful, quiet, old Florida neighborhood. Friendly peacocks visit each morning, beautiful pool and patio w waterfall and fountain for morning coffee and afternoon / evening unwinding, a perfect respite for relaxing and re-setting. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing! We would definitely come back the location is wonderful, the house is exactly as the photos , clean , calm ,accommodating , the pool is great , my kids were obsessed with the peacocks that came to our door every day! We visited all the beautiful beaches around and all together, anyone giving this property less than 5 stars is insane! Thank you so much we hope to come back again soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise Backyard

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We absolutely loved the secluded oasis of a backyard with a pool and gorgeous plant life! We even got to experience close up encounters with peacocks that would visit us in the front yard! Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Rental

Great rental, clean and comfortable, quiet neighborhood, convenient location, and best of all ... a very warm pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
Thanks so much for your review! We are glad you enjoyed Sapphire Shores as much as we do! We will see you next time your travels bring you back to Sarasota.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun experience

It was a cute property. Enjoyed our stay!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming. Home was very nice with a few exceptions. Blinds on front windows/door with missing several blinds - felt like we were sitting in a fish bowl in the evening with the lights on. Had to purchase toilet paper to get us through the week and no back up trash bags, only the one in the can. Remote controls did not work for lights and we were just guessing how to use them as there were no instructions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay at beautiful home!

Our family loved our Spring Break stay at this beautiful home! The pool was warm despite some chilly temperatures and the outdoor kitchen was amazing for grilling and watching the NCAA tournament. The inside of the home is immaculate and absolutely adorable. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was perfect. My daughter was in Sarasota for business and I tagged along for some relaxation. We couldn’t ask for a better location. Close to everything but extremely peaceful, private and quiet. The pool was amazing and we enjoyed it throughly! The host was easy to contact and very accommodating. And the Peacocks greeting us when we arrived and stopping by to visit periodically was an unexpected treat! Overall I would definitely recommend this home to anyone and I definitely would stay here again if ever returning to Sarasota.
Our welcoming committee!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sarasota Sun and fun

This quaint spot was perfect for getting to the sites in Sarasota we wanted to visit. The house was clean and comfortable, the back yard with the salt water pool was beautiful and delightful, day or night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2023
Dawn, We are so glad you enjoyed Sapphire Shores! The pool area is amazing, we hope to see you again soon! Lacey Lloyd-Jones Director of Operations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house

The family loved the house, especially the backyard. Easy drive to the beaches and restaurants. Bonus - got to see peacocks in the front yard most mornings!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Girls Weekend

We had a wonderful stay at Sapphire Shores! The house was beautiful, clean and perfect for our girls weekend. The outdoor space was beyond perfect! I would highly recommend and will definitely stay during our next trip to Sarasota!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

Home was immaculate, nicely decorated and beds very comfortable. The outdoor space was great and very relaxing. Property manager was easy to communicate with and very responsive. We greatly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls getaway

Clean well appointed
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great weekend Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at Sapphire Shores in Sarasota. Very quiet and private. Home was well laid out and had all of the conveniences to make the stay comfortable and enjoyable. Would definitely stay again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will rent again

The place was what I was looking for to have a good time after going to the beach. Very relaxing atmosphere. Only down fall is the location because you can get lost looking for it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
Taurean, Thank you so much for your recent review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sapphire Shores when your travels bring you back to Sarasota. We will be sure to include detailed instructions for future travelers and appreciate the feedback. Lacey Lloyd-Jones Area General Manager
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great pool area!

Perfect comfortable 2 bedroom home with open floor plan, comfortable beds, quiet location. Great pool! Great for eating outdoors around the pool. Would go again definitely. Lacey was great answering all of our questions!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for our girls trip!

We had such a fun time at this little house. The tv outside was perfect to watch by the pool. We are definitely planning to stay again! Close to downtown Sarasota so it was a quick Uber ride to several restaurants. Lots of peacocks roaming around the neighborhood and we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2023
Whitney, Thank you so much for your raving review! I enjoy seeing the peacocks every time I'm in the neighborhood. Can't wait to welcome you back soon! Lacey Lloyd-Jones Director of Operations

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