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August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches

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Property grounds
Beach
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Coffee and/or coffee maker

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Apart-hotel

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$369
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July

About this property

August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches

Just minutes from beautiful Sarasota Bay and lovely beaches! This upstairs guest room, a 1 BR king with private bath, is located near downtown Sarasota and the beaches. Five minutes to downtown, 5 minute drive to Lido Key Beach, close to Siesta Key! The Reserve Retreat boasts onsite restaurant, coffee and tea shop, craft beer and wine bar, and an upscale restaurant open for dinner 7 days a week. Complimentary coffee in Jessie's Café & Coffee Wed-Sun from 8am-2pm.

We have two on-site restaurants! Jessie's Café & Coffee with Mexican and American fare breakfast and lunch from 8a-2p. Eat indoors at The Café or outdoors on our lovely courtyard.

The Reserve Kitchen by Chef Antonio is open 7 days a week. Dinner is served daily from 4:30-9:30pm. Enjoy lunch on Saturday and Sunday from noon-4. Dinner and lunch are served in a more formal setting in the lovely dining room.


The Reserve Retreat is a landmark property, steeped in Sarasota's rich art and cultural heritage. The three buildings were part of circus magnate Charles Ringling's estate before his mansion was built. At various times, it was a boarding house and a circus performance venue. Today, it is a redeveloped gorgeous property with three buildings on a single parcel joined by a beautiful outdoor courtyard. It is across the street from the Sarasota Bay and just minutes to Downtown, and both Lido Key and Siesta Key beaches!

Conveniently located near downtown Sarasota, the beaches, St. Armand's Circle, many performing arts venues, restaurants, and more! A great Sarasota escape close to the arts and nature and much more.

Washer and dryer on-site, too. Beach chairs and beach towels can be checked out for your convenience. Too many great points to list here!

Property manager

Jessica Simmons

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 550 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: this is an upstairs room

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

August Ringling Room Stay Piece History Downtown Beaches Hotel
August Ringling Room Stay Piece History Downtown Beaches
August Ringling Room Stay Piece History Downtown Beaches Hotel
August Ringling Room Stay Piece History Downtown Beaches Hotel
August Ringling Room Stay Piece History Downtown Beaches B&B
August Ringling Room Stay Piece History Downtown Beaches

About the area

Map
Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Ringling College of Art and Design - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marina Jack - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lido Beach - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Currents Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Evoq - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Kahwa Coffee - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches?

As of 21 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches on 22 Jul 2025 start from NZ$369.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches located?

Located in Central Sarasota, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy, Ringling College of Art and Design and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center and Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

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

For travelers who love historical lodgings

Loved the atmosphere, books everywhere, coffee bar, live music, wine bar, and lack of pretentiousness.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Andrea A.

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

Nice, but noisy

Nice busy noisy with traffic on the road hard to sleep, bring earplugs
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

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

Hidden gem!

This historic resort has it all. Beautiful clean room with a B&B feel. Although the building is historic the bathroom was completely updated. The courtyard is the perfect outdoor setting between buildings for outdoor dining and listening to live music. The food is amazing, and the fish tacos are the best in town. The restaurant was busier than I expected the Host/Coffee Shop/Waitress was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pegie D.

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

Sarasota

Pretty good. First time booking withVRBO. Staff was very helpful. Food was great. Didn’t like the steps. We are too old. Wasn’t able to contact owners on the phone. But it all turned out fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Paula t.

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

This place is a gem!

If you are looking for a unique experience, this is the place. There is a collection of beautifully refurbished old houses that serve as guest rooms, wine and coffe bar and a beautiful and cozy dining room. There is a coutyard in the center where you can dine and listen to live music. The staff goes out of their way to make sure your experience is the best, friendly, and professional...especially Kat and Winifred! The food is absolutely 5 star...prepared perfectly...we ate several meals there. The only reason we gave 4 of 5 stars is the noise level in our room which could be an easy fix. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim R., Miami, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend Getaway!

Enjoyed our 3 night stay at The Reserve Retreat. Great service, location (just over a mile north of Downtown Sarasota), accommodations, food as well as a few adult beverages accompanied by acoustic performances. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

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

Nice Stay

The property worked for us during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

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

Cozy stay

The stay was wonderful! Excellent and attentive staff. Delicious food. Cute and cozy room. I loved the atmosphere here! I've never stayed at a bed & breakfast before and it was quite a pleasant experience! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kalie M.

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

Cozy and Convenient

Beautiful historic property! My husband and I loved the charm of the buildings and our room! The room was clean, nicely furnished and the bed was SOOOO comfortable! The only drawback for us was being so close to the road when we slept, BUT we used a noise app and were able to drown out most of the noise. The only suggestion I have would be to add a small rack to hang clothes, but truly this is very minor. The hosts and staff were very friendly. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

cecelia d.

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

Nice and noisy

Fun location with very friendly restaurant staff! The room itself was just fine but a bit noisy as it is right on a busy road! Also live music from the the restaurant downstairs until 10 pm but that was a good noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolina R.

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

Excellent stay great crowd

Eclectic great vibe, the staff was extra helpful. This was an anniversary stay for my partner and I. The music was on point, the owners are an absolute pleasure. Overall a great local or out of town stay. Food was excellent and drink selections were phenomenal. Implements to the chef, for both dinner and Sunday brunch. Super relaxed late check in, no hassle with property access as everything is done with pin codes, had a late check out and enjoyed an amazing brunch. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

Robert L.

D

The room was more than adequate. Enjoyed having the coffee shop and bar onsite was a real plus. Having some type of happpy hour with food would be nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Robert T.

Nice Stay and Location

Nice place. Craft Beer Bar and Coffee Bar were really nice. Great location to St. Armands shopping, downtown Sarasota and Lido Beach!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tracey N.

Charming setting

This is a cozy place near several attractions. A coffee shop and book store on location as well as a specialty bar with beer and wine. Locals like to come by and relax and read. Across the street is a lovely park with water view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018