Welcome to The "Retro Ringling" house, a unique designer home in downtown Sarasota with tons of modern amenities and nostalgic charm- all within a stone’s throw from Main St Sarasota & Payne Park & just a few short miles to the white sands of Siesta and Lido Beaches. This house provides comfortable sleeping for family and friend groups of up to 9 people and offers a private, fully fenced yard, indoor and outdoor dining areas, 3 Smart Tvs w/ high speed internet access, & much much more.
THE SPACE:
There’s room for everyone in this 1954 built ranch style home with wide open floor plan and more natural light than any home you’re likely to visit. The Retro Ringling has a front to back living room with seating for 10 people and enormous Jalousie windows that capture the romance of the time. We've appointed the house in mid-century modern designer furniture while preserving the original terrazzo floors and custom tile work in the kitchen and baths. Our home is designed to transport you to a simpler time. Located on a quiet street in the historic Ringling Park neighborhood this home is classic, cozy and convenient.
The living room centers around a 65 inch 4K Smart TV with ability to connect to Netflix and other subscription services using our 200 mbps internet speed. Seating around the TV includes one leather couch, one upholstered queen sleeper sofa, 4 cushioned chairs and 2 bar stools. You will also find a vinyl record player with some classic albums, an oscillating Vornado fan as well as a retro bar stocked with board games and other goodies for all ages.
We can comfortably accommodate up to 9 overnight guests but the space itself is optimal for groups of 8 or less. There are 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms as well as a separate cubby space that acts as a 3rd bedroom, (the Siesta Room) with a twin futon. All beds feature premium Lucid Mattresses and hotel grade bedding.
The bed configuration is as follows:
Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed (Sleeps 2); 2 full beds (sleeps 2 adults or 4 kids)
Bedroom 2: 1 King bed (Sleeps 2); 50 inch 4K Smart TV
Living Room: 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa (Sleeps 2)- Linens in hallway closet.
Bedroom 3 (Siesta Room): 1 Twin Futon (Sleeps 1)- Linens in Orange Cube next to bed.
Both bedrooms have large empty closets with hangers as well as dresser space and nightstands with bedside lamps.
Our bathroom with tub shower combo is fully stocked and offers brand name shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toilet paper, face tissue, make-up towels, and a hairdryer.
Our 2nd bath with walk-in shower is smaller but also fully stocked. (Please note this bathroom has no electrical outlet.)
The eat-in kitchen will make you smile. There’s seating for 6 around a retro tulip table and and the beachy mint tile counters and backsplash set the stage for a brand new Big Chill 1950s style refrigerator with ice maker. There’s also a range/ oven, microwave, toaster over, spice rack, knife block set and coffee maker.
The Florida room is spacious with a dining table for up to 10 people and a separate seating area with room for 6 more centered around a 50 inch 4K Smart TV on a swivel mount. This room is not air-conditioned however two ceiling fans provide some relief in the hotter months. This room also has a dart board and a cornhole set to be used out back.
Full laundry is available in the garage as well as an iron and ironing board and bench top for folding your clothes. Our supplies include detergent, bleach, fabric softener, stain remover, and dryer sheets.
We have a large private, fenced back yard with propane grill. Dogs are allowed with pre-approval and proof of flea/tick treatment.
Due to our residential location we have less traffic than the surrounding area. Garbage collection takes place on Fridays, when three separate trucks spend about 5 minutes on the street between 7 AM and 12 PM.
The Retro Ringling offers the best of urban residential living with close proximity to all of the best restaurants and beaches but with room to spread out on a fully fenced private lot. The house is professionally cleaned and maintained after every stay.
GUEST ACCESS:
You will have free reign of the entire house. There is one locked closet in the kitchen where we store our personal belongings.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
Please note that the third bedroom is more of a "nook" than a bedroom since it does not have a door and is therefore open to other areas of the house. This room is best suited for one child or one small adult as there is only a twin futon. Easy access to the 2nd bathroom from this nook is a plus.
