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Amazing Location West of the Trail

Travelers find a comfortable tropical retreat just minutes from Siesta Key Beach and downtown Sarasota, offering a perfect home base for Florida adventures.

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Located in a private, leafy setting west of the trail, this guesthouse provides comfortable bedding and a relaxing atmosphere near world-famous beaches. Guests can cool off in the pool or prepare meals on the grill. Previous visitors consistently praise the peaceful environment.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located near the beach, this guesthouse is in Shoreland Woods, 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 Siesta Key Beach and Crescent Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Sarasota travel guide
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens which includes wildflowers
    Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
    6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lido Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach
    Lido Beach
    15 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Coconuts Family Entertainment Center
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sarasota Art Museum
    5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • CinéBistro
    13 min walk
  • Red Barn Bar
    18 min walk
  • Connors
    12 min walk
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels
    14 min walk

About this property

Amazing Location West of the Trail

Guest house near Siesta Key Beach
Amazing Location West of the Trail provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Barbecues, smoke-free property and water sports equipment
  • Beach towels and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Amazing Location West of the Trail include thoughtful touches, such as private pools and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and travel cots
  • Outdoor showers, shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and fenced pool

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 27

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

All outdoor activities need to end at 9 PM. It’s a quiet family neighborhood

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is a high chair and a Pack n' Play

Events

No events allowed
All outdoor activities need to be brought in at 9p

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: All outdoor activities need to be brought in at 9p
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Amazing Location West of the Trail Sarasota
Amazing Location West of the Trail Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

Does Amazing Location West of the Trail have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Amazing Location West of the Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amazing Location West of the Trail?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Location West of the Trail?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Location West of the Trail?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Location West of the Trail located?

Located in Shoreland Woods, this guesthouse is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Shell Beach. The Landings and Sarasota Art Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Amazing Location West of the Trail Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elise A.

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

Great stay

Nice place. Good location. Includes all the essential things. Private.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

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

Great little place

We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. A/C worked great, we slept comfortably. There isnt a dishwasher, but it has everything needed to cook whatever you want.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine T.

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

Perfect location

This cute guest house was close to family and friends in the area in a quiet neighborhood. Steve was very helpful and quick to respond to questions. Lots of amenities like cleaning supplies, laundry detergent,beach chairs and beach towels, etc. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Accommodating

Clean, quiet, fully stocked with everything needed for stay. Bed was comfortable. Pool patio with bubbler providing relaxing background sound. Steven addressed our queries quickly. Very nice overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony T.

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

Our Home Away From Home

Steven's guest house is a great location in a safe, quiet, & charming neighborhood. The home has all the appliances, kitchen accessories, & personal/cleaning supplies we needed...& the king bed is very comfortable. Steven is a great 'neighbor' and host!!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolee J.

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

Really nice place

This little bungalow was clean, smelled good, and was very comfortable. I loved staying here. I felt well cared for. It was just a 4 minute walk to the place where we held our annual training for Healers. The host was very gracious and kind, although we didn’t have much time to chat, I would have loved to. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle S.

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

Great stay

We had a fabulous day at Steven’s property. The photographs really don’t do the property justice. Everything was immaculately clean and the property had everything we needed for a stay near the beach. The property is in a very safe area with lots of amenities in close proximity. Steven was super helpful when my account with Vrbo wasn’t working and incredibly patient. Looking forward to visiting sunny Sarasota soon :)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrea S.

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

Amazing Family Vacation

Steven was an amazing host! The place was in the perfect spot, beaches all right around the corner. The pool was amazing. You have everything you would need in the house for cooking or basic needs. Siesta Key and Lido Key are within 10 minutes away. We couldn't of asked for a better place to stay. We will definitely return for another great Family Vacation! Thank you Steven for everything! You helped make our Vacation everything we wanted. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Perfect place

Perfect for a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Our Vrbo rental

We both were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay. We were in a very nice and safe neighborhood. The shopping was very close and convenient. This house had everything we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W., Oswego New York

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

Truly amazing place

Great location, owner was amazing, pool was great addition to the property. Siesta key beach is like a 5 minute drive away which was perfect. Overall truly amazing rental. Had an amazing time on our very 1st every vacation to flordia. Thank you for making it a smooth process.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Prior Lake

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

Excellent VRBO Rental

Highly recommend! The pictures do not give it justice. Plenty of space, the kitchen is fully stocked, the pool was beautiful and the location is walking distance to stores and restaurants. The only complaint we had was the Ubers would cancel on us. Nothing to do with the rental, but is more of a heads up for vacationers. We wished we would have rented a car as parking was free and the beach also had free parking. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constance w.

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

Paradise in the pool!

We stayed here for a week during the heat wave of July, so it was even hotter than the usual summer. The AC and fans worked great – we certainly could have made things cooler if we had wanted to. Very comfortable king size bed plus two twin beds in a separate room. Could watch the large screen tv from the twin beds. Excellent cookware and knives to make the few meals we did make. We floated around in the very warm pool as much as possible, during the times of shade from the giant Southern Oaks, and the palms. Appreciated the floats and pool noodles very much. Enjoyed meeting the owner, Steven, who offered whatever help we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Frustrating description and instructions

No where in the listing did it say it was a guest house. We could not figure out how to get with the code system. Every time he entered it a code, my husband, it timed out! He was do angry it caused us to argue and about ruined the trip! Also he wasn’t comfortable being in someone’s backyard. Better description and communication would of helped
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Very clean and cozy guest house

I was surprised by the cleanliness of the guest house. It is small but has everything a family of 4 needs for their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

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

10 out of ten

Been to Sarasota several times but never have stayed at such an amazing location. Clean, quiet, and extremely comfortable. Definitely will return in the future. The owner Steven was very nice and welcoming as well!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Blanks W.

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

Great stay

We had a great trip, really enjoyed our time here. Very peaceful and relaxing exactly what we were looking for
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

merle r.

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

Sunny south

Great time at our house! Clean, very quiet place to stay Great accommodations & friendly host. If you need a clean,comfortable place in Sarasota Fl ,look this place up.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

chad b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025