Welcome to Living History at The Toombs House! Enjoy the charm of this beautifully restored historic home, thoughtfully updated with all the modern comforts you expect. You’ll find a brand-new kitchen, smart TVs, strong WiFi, and spacious bedrooms designed for relaxation. Step outside to a large backyard and inviting lanai—perfect for entertaining or unwinding after a day of exploring. Bonus feature is a separate mother-in-law apartment. Close to area beaches, restaurants and SRQ airport.
Starter Supplies Provided
To help you get settled, we provide a limited supply of essential starter items upon arrival. These are intended to get you through the first few days and may not last for the duration of your stay,.
Kitchen & Laundry
Paper towels
Dishwashing liquid
All-purpose cleaning spray
Dishwasher tablets (if a dishwasher is available)
Trash bags (a few provided in each trash can)
Laundry detergent for one load (if the property has a washer)
Bathrooms
Toilet paper
Small bottle of shampoo & Conditioner
Bar soap at each sink
Guests are responsible for purchasing any additional supplies needed during their stay.
Staying at the Toombs House is like stepping back into the Roaring Twenties, Sarasota-style. Period-perfect updates blend flawlessly with original features like the 1926 wood floors, stucco and tile fireplace, and ornate archway. The gourmet kitchen is fully stocked with all the cooking utensils and appliances you need to prepare any meal, plus beautiful fine China to serve it on.
Toombs House History:
The historic Toombs House was built in 1926 during the Florida Land Boom, a period of intense growth during the 1920s before the stock market crashed and the country was plunged into the Great Depression. This remarkably preserved example of the Mediterranean Revival style boasts hallmark elements like a terracotta roof, arched windows, handmade tiles and charming wrought-iron accents.
At the time the historic Toombs House was built in 1926, the state of Florida was riding the tail end of a wave of real estate development that was doomed to crash beginning in March the following year. Sarasota had experienced a period of wild, unrestrained growth during the early 1920s, during which time one of its most luxurious communities, Whitfield Estates, was planned around the newly built Whitfield Estates Country Club, now the Sara Bay Country Club.
The Toombs House received a few updates over the years, including a large screened porch added in the 1950s, but it managed to retain its original style and historic charm, even as the neighborhood surrounding it grew and evolved. It’s not known how many of the houses built during the Florida Land Boom eventually fell into disrepair and were torn down and replaced.
In 1997, the Toombs House was added to the Whitfield Estates Lantana Avenue Historic District4 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Historic properties on the NRHP can qualify for grants and other benefits that help with restoration and maintenance.
Revisit the glorious past in this exquisitely preserved historic home.
This captivating 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom home features all the amenities you can think of for your beach vacation and offers an unbeatable location. This home is ideal for families and small groups.
This home can accommodate up to 6 guests with a bedding configuration as follows:
• Bedroom # 1: Queen Bed (1)
• Bedroom # 2: Queen Bed (1)
• Mother-In-Law Apt: Queen Bed (1)
Exclusive Amenities Include:
• Outdoor covered & screened-in HUGE Lanai
• Fully Fenced-In backyard
• Brand-New Washer/Dryer
• Several Dining Tables
• Secure driveway Parking
• Gourmet Kitchen
• Free Hi-Speed WIFI
• Heated Pool
Approx. drive times to airport and major attraction cities:
5 to 25 min -Area Beaches, theater, restaurants, shopping, ++ more
10 min - SRQ Airport
30 min - Outlet mall
50 min - St Pete
60 min - TPA Airport/Port of Tampa
2hr - Disney World
BEACHES: Lido Key Beach (9.0 miles), Coquina Beach (12.0 miles), Anna Maria Public Beach (13.4 miles), Manatee Public Beach (13.4 miles), Siesta Key Beach (13.5 miles), Palmetto Avenue Beach (16.0 miles), Bean Point Beach (17.0 miles)
BOAT RENTALS: Latitude Sailing (on-site), Bradenton Boat Rental LLC (0.4 miles), Sarasota Boat Rental (6.6 miles)
DEEP SEA FISHING CHARTERS: Flying Fish Fleet (6.5 miles), Sarasota Fishing Charters (9.6 miles), Cortez Deep Sea Fishing (10.1 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (2.3 miles), Sarasota Jungle Gardens (3.8 miles), Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (9.8 miles), Point of Rocks (13.9 miles), Ultimate Kayak SRQ - Siesta Key Kayak (15.8 miles)
RESTAURANTS: Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar (on-site), Crager's Restaurant (0.2 miles), The Banana Factory (0.4 miles), Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside (0.5 miles), State Street Eating House + Cocktails (6.2 miles)
AIRPORT: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (3.1 miles)
- This property has a minimum primary renter age requirement of 25.
- Pets are welcome, however, we do charge a $150 non-refundable fee per pet*. (One Pet Max)
*Due to online booking policies, some payments may need to be submitted after the booking is reserved and confirmed. Please let us know if you have questions about the policies prior to booking.
-Stays in excess of three weeks may incur an additional cleaning fee.
