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🌴Tropical Retreat in Sarasota

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Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Coffee and/or coffee maker
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

🌴Tropical Retreat in Sarasota

This completely renovated home with full kitchen 3 bedrooms 2 bath split plan has a large Florida room with a attached screened lanai. Private backyard with stone fire pit. Located just 2.5 miles from the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and several beaches and accesses for you to visit Turtle Beach is on the southern edge of the island of Siesta Key for the award-winning Crescent Beach comprises most of the island with 13 public beach accesses at Siesta Key Village is at the north end, and comprised of many restaurants with outdoor dining and shops.

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About the area

Sarasota

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 Siesta Key Beach and Crescent 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 Venice Train Depot. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, windsurfing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Gate Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nontando - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gulf Gate Mall - 6 min drive - 1.7 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 28 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Lido Beach - 29 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DoughBoy Swift - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dive Wine & Spirits - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brew Life Brewing - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hive Bar - ‬14 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property! It felt like home! Loved the decorations, lanai, and outside screened in room. House was clean and well stocked. Its location to beaches, restaurants and shopping was a plus! The host, Linda, was easy to interact with and very responsive. After my month there, I felt I had made a new friend! Already reserved next year!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda was a fantastic host. The home was in excellent condition and very well appointed. We lacked for nothing! We would definitely rent from Linda again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Lovely House in Central Sarasota

Lovely, clean, and cute house 10 minutes from the beach and close to other Sarasota activities. Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John K.

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

Nice place and convenient to many restaurants and beaches

Property owner and manager was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Best Vrbo I've stayed at yet!

Wonderful property. Terrific furnishings, great beds and fully stocked kitchen. Linda was a terrific host and next time I'm visiting Sarasota I'll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin W.

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

Siesta key beach

The home was nice and cozy and Linda was nice to interact with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

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

Perfect stay.

This house was perfect for our stay! Comfortable, welcoming, good location for our visit, very clean and well maintained. We enjoyed the patios, and the backyard felt private. Linda is a thoughtful host, and we had no issues with communication or any part of our stay. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Great Sarasota Stay

We were looking for accommodation for our 1 week stay in Sarasota and Tropical Retreat was the perfect place! The home had everything we needed and we appreciated the extra attention to detail! The close proximity to Siesta Key had us at the beach when we weren’t golfing! Great vibe and we loved the lanai.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deborah t.

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

Lovely owner. Helpful too! Clean and comfortable.

Wish it wasn't so $$$, but it met our needs.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

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

Wonderful

This house was perfect for our stay! Linda was so accommodating and her house was stocked with everything we needed for the beach. It was very cute, too. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2024
Always my pleasure to host to such a great guest. Thanks again for booking with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very well appointed and designed property. The spaces are ample, to include two patios, a firepit, good sized bedrooms two bathrooms all on a nice lot and very convenient location to beaches, grocery shopping and other locations we were attending during our stay. Host was welcoming and thoughtful, and very responsive when we had questions, including when this writer was experiencing "operator error" (all on me) with the lock system. Due to weather we had an additional unexpected guest for two nights during our stay and this was quickly accommodated. Would absolutely return to this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Golfers

Wonderful property that was decorated in beach colors/theme. Close to all amenities. Host was very responsive to our needs. Would definitely consider renting this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia B.

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

Wonderful property!

We really enjoyed our stay here! Love the way the home is decorated and the attention to small details. Usually, I need to borrow a bunch of things from family and friends but not in this wonderful house. Location is close to everything and just 10 minutes to the beach at Siesta Key!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review, and for being the perfect guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Great Christmas vacation

We stayed for a week over Christmas and had a lovely time. Linda was very patient with some requests from my mother. With the four season room and screened-in porch the house is quite spacious. We loved eating on the porch! Kitchen is well stocked. Location is super convenient to Siesta Key. We would stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex F.

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

Cosy and clean

Clean and cosy bungalow 10 minutes drive to Siesta Key. Close to stores and amenities. Nice backyard with a fire pit. Host was very responsive and accommodating. Will return in future.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Wonderful Place

Everything was perfect about the home. The place is spotless, beds are comfortable, the outside porch and eating area are very nice and it is in a good location. The host, Linda, even went out of her way to help my husband get a football game on. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianne O.

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

Perfect stay for families in Sarasota

We had a wonderful stay in this vacation home, it has everything you need for a short or long term stay. The home is very clean, well decorated, and is appointed with quality items, including sheets, towels, and kitchenware. In addition, we appreciated the family-specific items such as a playpen, and loved the outdoor spaces and spacious garage for laundry and beach items. The hosts are very responsive and friendly. We would 100% recommend this home to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay. You were the perfect guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaca H.

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

Gulf Gate

Very clean, everything in great condition. Had a great beach vibe. Owner was very pleasant Easy check in. We don’t like the the ac restrictions at 72. We prefer it cooler and washer dryer need replacement.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2023
We already are working on the washer, the Dryer was just purchased 3 months ago, previous guests put something sticky in it that had to be scraped off and it messed up the drum.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Wonderful home to relax and enjoy Seista Key Beach (10 min drive)

Thank you Linda and Husband, you are great.Our stay was wonderful! From the moment we walked in, it was clear this place was more than just a vacation rental, it truly felt like a home. The house was spotless, well-maintained, and incredibly comfortable.It had everything we could possibly need, a fully stocked kitchen, beach chairs and towels and thoughtful touches throughout that made our stay so easy and enjoyable. You can tell the owners put care into making sure guests feel welcome and well taken care of. Love the screened rooms out in backyard, one has windows and air conditioning. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to relax, Highly recommended—we’d love to come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deborah t.

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

Linda is a dream host!

This is our second stay. Always clean. Always well stocked. The air conditioning addition to the back porch was a wonderful addition. We had a hit of trouble with the lock on arrival, but she responded quickly. Also replaced our smoke alarm when it malfunctioned. I would always rent from Linda!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2025
Thanks Deborah, you and you husband are the perfect guest. Wish all my guests are as wonderful as you!!! Thanks again for booking with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andree M.

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

Wonderful!

Tropical Retreat was perfect! The house was well appointed and very clean! Great location and minutes to multiple beaches. Definitely will return! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Paradise

My family and I loved our stay! This was our first time to Florida and it did not disappoint. We spent 5 days at Linda's property and absolutely loved having a screened in porch. We wished we could've stayed longer. Being so close to everything but yet in a quiet neighborhood. If you like having locally sourced fruits, vegetables and meats, visit Detwiler's Farm Market, a short jaunt from the house. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Great place

Well stocked. Overall good place
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana T.

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

Great gulf gate home!

Beautiful, clean and comfortable home in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole S.

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

Amazing Family Friendly

This property was so nice! So clean, and provided different spaces for the kids to separate to minimize arguments. The on site washer and dryer were so needed! The beach chairs and umbrella and boogie boards were awesome! We bought sand toys and left behind for the next guests! Linda is an amazing host and provides a quality property! The home is only 5 minutes from the island, close to shopping and restaurants. Perfect place!!!♥️♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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