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The Secret In the Springs Hideaway, a luxury efficiency at the Legacy Trail
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
The Secret In the Springs Hideaway, a luxury efficiency at the Legacy Trail
Anonymous quiet hideaway
in the invisible, original Sarasota suburb from the 50's:
"Sarasota Springs"
which abuts the Legacy Bike Trail.
In addition to miles of biking throughout Sarasota County, our location is convenient by car to downtown, beaches and Rt 75.
YOU WILL NEED A CAR IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD,
with your at-home-private-driveway parking.
300 sq.': everything at your fingertips......,
this efficiency is perfect for one, a little more crowded for 2! (2 week maximum on 2) no time limit for 1 guest. No pets, no children under 25. 6' by 6' window opens to delicious season weather over your private 100 sq ft sitting garden.
No one will cross your privacy: when your car is present. When your car is absent, we can blow leaves from your garden, and concierge your garbage and towels, as YOU choose.
Explore, cycle, rest, spend the day in your bubble tub under the skylite, ..... just enjoy a little old Florida... in your quiet sitting-garden in sun or shade and watch our fascinating population of birds, bunnies, squirrels and butterflies...
Uniquely affordable luxury accommodations are perfect for all explorations: local holistic, medical procedures (ie we are long renters to DATOLLI guests 4 miles away), local or remote internet work, cycling, local family, further learning the area, (ie real estate), and musicians welcome (double sound proofing)
Delicious choice of coffees and a full kitchen to make and keep fresh food daily, on your wide granite breakfast bar and counters : refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, deep sink w/light disposal,...blender, pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, steamer, toaster, filtered water pitcher, bottled water to get you started, coffee maker, creamer, sugars, cooking oil; and of course plates, coffee cups, glasses and bowls, recycling and trash. We provide paper towels and nice TP.
Swiffer, hand and sweep brooms, sterile Chlorox covid-strength wipes, and variety of cleaners are provided. Make yourselves at home.
Keep in mind this is SUBTROPICS just above sea-level: NO OPEN FOOD, critters will find us. Tupperware and sealable zip locks IN ABUNDANCE between dishwasher and sink, below
Masterlocked 5' X 6' Beach shed is stocked with chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and stores your bicycles+ for neighborhood and Legacy Trail cycling etc. Masterlock key is 2nd key on your ring. We do not provide bicycles at this time....
Massage sore muscles in our jacuzzi bubble bath tub, with a selection of soothing healing salts, or in our 4 point massaging spa shower with endless hot water at high pressure under the stars/sun of our shower skylight. Stocked bathroom cabinet is filled with soaps, lotions, toothpaste and floss, shampoos, conditioners, sunscreens and aloes for that occasional sunburn, with space remaining for your toiletries.
Here we have GUEST mini-washer & dryer for YOUR PERSONAL ITEMS ONLY, with laundry detergent and dryer sheets, iron and ironing board...... We ask that you use guest washing machine for YOUR ITEMS ONLY and allow us to launder and replace the large beach and apartment linens which are too much for your efficiency washer, THANKYOU. We can retrieve your used towels daily, or you can place outside in the same white as for garbage bags found under the sink, and take fresh towels from ample supply provided.
We change bed linens once a week. You will let us know how is most convenient.
We offer daily garbage removal if you permit, or you can just place garbage outside of unit.
For hanging clothes there is a 15" wide pants length closet and 25 sq feet of folding space in drawers and on shelves, within pristine solid white oak cabinets.
Luxury finishes throughout, all lights on dimmers.
Shops for every basic and unique need are available nearby, within a short or longer driving distance. You will need to have a car at this suburban location.
Smart TV with 1,000s Xfinity channels including sports, Bravo, news, films, HGTV, hi speed internet, and a DVD player, with hundreds of popular movies.
An anonymous hideaway at the Legacy Trail, by car, minutes away from downtown, the beaches or rt 75. Perfect space for work, rest, biking and exploring Sarasota.
in the invisible, original Sarasota suburb from the 50's:
"Sarasota Springs"
which abuts the Legacy Bike Trail.
In addition to miles of biking throughout Sarasota County, our location is convenient by car to downtown, beaches and Rt 75.
YOU WILL NEED A CAR IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD,
with your at-home-private-driveway parking.
300 sq.': everything at your fingertips......,
this efficiency is perfect for one, a little more crowded for 2! (2 week maximum on 2) no time limit for 1 guest. No pets, no children under 25. 6' by 6' window opens to delicious season weather over your private 100 sq ft sitting garden.
No one will cross your privacy: when your car is present. When your car is absent, we can blow leaves from your garden, and concierge your garbage and towels, as YOU choose.
Explore, cycle, rest, spend the day in your bubble tub under the skylite, ..... just enjoy a little old Florida... in your quiet sitting-garden in sun or shade and watch our fascinating population of birds, bunnies, squirrels and butterflies...
Uniquely affordable luxury accommodations are perfect for all explorations: local holistic, medical procedures (ie we are long renters to DATOLLI guests 4 miles away), local or remote internet work, cycling, local family, further learning the area, (ie real estate), and musicians welcome (double sound proofing)
Delicious choice of coffees and a full kitchen to make and keep fresh food daily, on your wide granite breakfast bar and counters : refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, deep sink w/light disposal,...blender, pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, steamer, toaster, filtered water pitcher, bottled water to get you started, coffee maker, creamer, sugars, cooking oil; and of course plates, coffee cups, glasses and bowls, recycling and trash. We provide paper towels and nice TP.
Swiffer, hand and sweep brooms, sterile Chlorox covid-strength wipes, and variety of cleaners are provided. Make yourselves at home.
Keep in mind this is SUBTROPICS just above sea-level: NO OPEN FOOD, critters will find us. Tupperware and sealable zip locks IN ABUNDANCE between dishwasher and sink, below
Masterlocked 5' X 6' Beach shed is stocked with chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and stores your bicycles+ for neighborhood and Legacy Trail cycling etc. Masterlock key is 2nd key on your ring. We do not provide bicycles at this time....
Massage sore muscles in our jacuzzi bubble bath tub, with a selection of soothing healing salts, or in our 4 point massaging spa shower with endless hot water at high pressure under the stars/sun of our shower skylight. Stocked bathroom cabinet is filled with soaps, lotions, toothpaste and floss, shampoos, conditioners, sunscreens and aloes for that occasional sunburn, with space remaining for your toiletries.
Here we have GUEST mini-washer & dryer for YOUR PERSONAL ITEMS ONLY, with laundry detergent and dryer sheets, iron and ironing board...... We ask that you use guest washing machine for YOUR ITEMS ONLY and allow us to launder and replace the large beach and apartment linens which are too much for your efficiency washer, THANKYOU. We can retrieve your used towels daily, or you can place outside in the same white as for garbage bags found under the sink, and take fresh towels from ample supply provided.
We change bed linens once a week. You will let us know how is most convenient.
We offer daily garbage removal if you permit, or you can just place garbage outside of unit.
For hanging clothes there is a 15" wide pants length closet and 25 sq feet of folding space in drawers and on shelves, within pristine solid white oak cabinets.
Luxury finishes throughout, all lights on dimmers.
Shops for every basic and unique need are available nearby, within a short or longer driving distance. You will need to have a car at this suburban location.
Smart TV with 1,000s Xfinity channels including sports, Bravo, news, films, HGTV, hi speed internet, and a DVD player, with hundreds of popular movies.
An anonymous hideaway at the Legacy Trail, by car, minutes away from downtown, the beaches or rt 75. Perfect space for work, rest, biking and exploring Sarasota.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
You must have a car to stay here.
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Sarasota
Sarasota Springs, a neighbourhood in Sarasota, is home to this apartment. 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 Lido Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Coconuts Family Entertainment Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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What's nearby
- Evie's Golf Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Forest Lakes Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
- Mcintosh manor - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
- St. Armands Circle - 24 min drive - 16.2 km
- Lido Beach - 24 min drive - 16.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Evie's Tavern on the Range - 17 min walk
- One-Eyed Jacks Poker Room - 10 min walk
- APlus at Sunoco - 10 min walk
- Buffet City - 10 min walk
- McDonald's - 19 min walk
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Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
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27 Jan, 2026
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26 Feb, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
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23 May, 2025
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14 Mar, 2024
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Nice quiet place.
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Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
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27 Dec, 2023
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