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Tropical Downtown home close to all Sarasota attractions, Main St & Lido Beach

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Front of home with Carport
Tropical backyard with Tiki
Tropical back yard with many seating areas
Screened in covered back Lanai
Living room with 2 Ekorne stress-less leather reclining chairs

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Payne Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Marina Jack
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tropical Downtown home close to all Sarasota attractions, Main St & Lido Beach


Charming Sarasota Retreat – Your Private Oasis in the City

Welcome to your beautifully updated Florida-style cottage, nestled in a quiet downtown neighborhood. This bright, open, and comfortably furnished home features tropical landscaping with garden and path lighting, making it one of the most serene backyards in downtown Sarasota.

Our five-star reviews speak for themselves—guests love this home, and we know you will too!

Amenities & Features:

High-Speed WiFi & Smart TV offering YouTube TV
Fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops
Leather couches & Ekornes stress-less reclining chairs for ultimate comfort
Washer & dryer for your convenience
Beach gear provided: Chairs, towels, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards & toys
Private screened-in lanai with garden views & outdoor lighting
BBQ grill for outdoor dining
Additional – Inflatable bed & Pack 'n Play available upon request

Perfect Downtown Location – Close to Everything!

1 mile to Main St. restaurants, shops & theaters
1.5 miles to Bobby Jones Golf Course
Walk/Bike to Legacy Bike Trail, Payne Park, Publix, Selby Gardens & Sarasota Bayfront
Catch the free trolley to St. Armands & Lido Key Beach (5 miles away)
Short drive to Siesta Key Beach (or take the trolley from nearby)
Kayak, boat & bike rentals nearby
7.5 miles to Benderson Park Rowing Facility & UTC Mall
Close to Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Outdoor Adventures & Local Attractions

Beaches! Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island & more
Golf & Tennis – Play on world-class courses & courts
Boating & Fishing – Sunset cruises, kayak mangrove tours & fishing charters
Parks & Nature – Myakka State Park, Celery Fields & Bayfront Park
Farmers Markets & Festivals year-round

Arts, Culture & Events in Sarasota

Ringling Museum, Sarasota Art Museum & Historic Opera House
Live shows at Van Wezel, Asolo Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre & more

Annual Events: Sarasota Film Festival, Chalk Festival, Sandcastle Sculpting, Jazz & Blues Festivals, Boat Parades, and Spring Training for the Baltimore Orioles

Flexible stays & same-day bookings available – message us for details!

Just bring your suitcase and enjoy the best of Sarasota from the comfort of this cozy, well-appointed home. We can’t wait to host you!

City of Sarasota Cert # VR24-00125

Keywords: Sarasota Downtown updated House, Free Bay Runner Trolley, Good value, Walk to Downtown, Tropical Back yard, Palm Trees, Close to Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key Beaches, St Armands Circle, Marina Jacks, Boating, Golf, Tennis, Orioles Spring training, Ringling Museum, Arts and Culture, Sarasota Film Festival, Benderson park rowing & aquatics sports center, Legacy Bike Trail, Payne Park

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About the area

Sarasota

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Alta Vista, 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Payne Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Colonial Village Shopping Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Sarasota Opera House - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Marina Jack - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tamiami Tap - ‬16 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. 121 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I absolutely loved the house, location and back yard! A much needed reprieve from our Maryland winter weather! Maureen and Patrick were wonderful hosts!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2026
We are so glad you had a good stay !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, walking distance to restaurants and downtown. Great hosts, very helpful. Home is very comfortable and has everything you need, beautiful gardens too.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANASTASIA D.

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

Amaxing cute jungles

We loved our stay and found absolutely everything we needed. The backyard is amazing, we enjoyed hanging out there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

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

Wonderful little house in a quiet neighborhood.

We loved staying in this very comfortable house in a convenient location to the airport and downtown. The hosts are very helpful and the home has everything you need for a pleasant stay. We plan to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

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

Weekend getaway

I really enjoyed my stay the house was great and the location was good. I recommend staying here if you’re ever in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Thank you very much
Archival

10/10 Excellent

matthew r.

Very nice place

Centrally located exceptionally well done home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Thanks !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

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

Family vacation

I believe that the location is convenient and the amenities offered are satisfactory.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN S.

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

Great location & very clean

We loved our stay at this cute home that is centrally located to many places. The house was very clean, quiet neighborhood, and I loved all the instructional labels, made things easier.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2024
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Sarasota Getaway

This lovely home is great for getaways. Located close to everything. Maureen and Patrick are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

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

Great Stay

This was the perfect rental for our small family. They have a great set up with the best equipped kitchen I've ever seen for a vacation rental. They had beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, sun hats, games, all that we needed to enjoy our stay and keep our two young kids entertained.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Lovely spot and great for kids

The house was perfect for our stay and had the extra bonus of lots of kids toys. Many thanks to the owners who set up the pack n play to make out late night check in go smoothly. The garden is lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casie S.

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

Perfect oasis

Lovely home and garden. A perfect weekend escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

Schreffler family

Great property and great location. Extremely comfortable and the backyard landscaping is truly a tropical paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mila G.

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

Sarasota Serenity

We love this property. It is clean, quiet, in a good location, and has a lovely yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John U.

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

Garden Bungalow

Very comfy home with back yard sitting garden and grill.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Lovely Home

The house was very nice and clean. Nice furnishings and convenient to many destinations. Owners were accessible and responsive. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great location and the place was adorable. Backyard was stunning!!

Super great stay! Great location and the place was clean and very nice. The backyard was awesome!! Just a bit too chilly to enjoy the yard...loved Sarasota and the surrounding area! Thanks for making it easy to check in and check out!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Thank you.. It was a pleasure having you.. Hope to see you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

Hurricane Heaven

If we ever get trapped again I want to be here!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Adorable house

Clean and convenient
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

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

Wonderful Hosts!

Great having the owners next door! Beautiful mature tropical Landscape & the house feels like HOME! Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Thank you. Hope to see you again !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T.

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

Awesome Experience

Beautiful home and gardens perfectly located to area beaches and restaurants. The outdoor space takes advantage of the perfect Florida weather. We loved our time here. Host was awesome answering our questions and was very knowledgeable of the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Perfect location, home and hosts

We loved our stay in Sarasota and couldn't have been happier with the location so close to Downtown and this super cute home. There was everything we could need in our 'home from home' to make our stay comfortable and easy. The hosts were wonderful to work with, and went out of their way to help us with our checking in and out schedules. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Thank you ! It was our pleasure. Hope to see you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Perfect house, perfect location

Maureen, the property owner, has created an oasis both indoors and out. Great comfort and style. The back yard invites a person to stay and linger.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Thx so much
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

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

Luxury Resort Tropical Back Yard

Our stay was more than expected with everything we needed and wanted in a VRBO. The yard is a work of art and very peaceful. Had our morning coffee and evening wine there, its magical. Owners are super sweet and answered all questions promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much ! Glad you enjoyed our little slice of paradise ! See you again I hope
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Sarasota Visit

We enjoyed our 4 nights in Sarasota. Home was perfect as we enjoyed visiting our son and his fiancé. They live downtown. Maureen and Patrick were very flexible as they allowed us to change our dates due to weather. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2024
Thank you. It was our pleasure. We are so glad the weather was good for your stay . See you again we hope.
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