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Charles Ringling Room: 1 BR/1BA With Kitchen; 5 Mins. To Beach/Downtown

Apartment in Sarasota with kitchen and patio

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
The Reserve Retreat, minutes from Sarasota Bay and beaches, blends art and culture with comfort. Relax in the courtyard, dine at two on-site restaurants, or enjoy the craft beer and wine bar with live music. Beach chairs, towels, and washer/dryer services are available.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Apart-hotel

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Charles Ringling Room: 1 BR/1BA With Kitchen; 5 Mins. To Beach/Downtown

Just minutes from beautiful Sarasota Bay and lovely beaches! This firsst-floor 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 our Coffee Shop Wed-Sun beginning at 8am.

We have two on-site restaurants! The Cafe with 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 amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

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 a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting 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

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: house trained, must be leashed when on grounds

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: one king bed in room

Events

No events allowed

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
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 required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charles Ringling Loft 1 Br/1ba Kitchen 5 Mins. Beach/downtown
Charles Ringling Loft 1 Br/1ba Kitchen 5 Mins. Beach/downtown

About the area

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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

  • ‪Kahwa Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe Rosemary - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rosemary Food + Beer - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina Sarasota - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charles Ringling Room: 1 BR/1BA With Kitchen; 5 Mins. To Beach/Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Charles Ringling Room: 1 BR/1BA With Kitchen; 5 Mins. To Beach/Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charles Ringling Room: 1 BR/1BA With Kitchen; 5 Mins. To Beach/Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charles Ringling Room: 1 BR/1BA With Kitchen; 5 Mins. To Beach/Downtown 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. Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Charles Ringling Room: 1 BR/1BA With Kitchen; 5 Mins. To Beach/Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

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

Good value and loved he coffee and wine next door.

I thought it would be close to museum
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Awesome

Loved our stay there. Enjoyed the small cafe and outdoor entertainment. Super comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Historical

Our weekend stay was a delight. Our room was very clean and spacious. We love the history behind the buildings and are looking forward to staying again. The bed was 10/10 comfortable!!!! Breakfast in the cafe was delicious and the staff are incredibly warm and welcoming. Thank you to Jessica for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good Location with Quirks and Noise

Location is part of 3 buildings with multiple rooms on site. Room directly above this one. It is centrally located for getting to Sarasota & Siesta Key. Access code is with coffee shop. Positives: Staff is very friendly & prompt. We interacted with several, including Jessica (the owner), and each one was pleasant and helpful. Restaurant onsite (not the coffee shop - we never made it there) was quaint & rustic. Dinner was delicious & we ate every bite. Staff even set us up at a reserved table of our choosing after check in. The stage & band are just outside your door. We had a reserved table just behind & to the side of the band. Owner left a bottle of wine which we enjoyed while watching the band. Nice touch. Good storage, unless you want to use your suitcase instead of unpacking everything. A folding luggage table would be a nice addition, but not a deal breaker. Negatives. This room has 4 doors in it. 3 will likely give you some light at bedtime. The bathroom door is 1 (we'll get back to this one). Then there is the PITA one, the one behind the headboard. It leads to the stairwell to the upstairs room & the light was on 24/7. At night, this door lit up like a bright yellow rectangle. It also transmits the noise of anyone taking the stairs to your restful noggin at night. Entry door has attached horizontal blinds over the window that don't cover the window flush. Someone covered some panes, but those last 2 on top let the street lamp outside cut across the face of the person sleeping on the side closest to the bathroom. We hung something over the blinds. The last door leads to the laundry room. Another bright yellow rectangle of light if this light doesn't get turned off. Luckily, you can access the laundry via your room to shut it off. There is AC in the room, but it's a wall unit on the other side of the room from the bed. Annoying, the bed is tucked back a little, making air flow poor to the head portion of the bed. Worse, if you leave that bathroom door open, you block the air. It takes a lot for that unit to overcome FL heat. Warm until around 2 am at full blast on most nights. If someone is upstairs, you will hear EVERY step they take. If they take the stairs, same thing. We had a night owl. No cable in room. Firestick only with a poor connection & few choices. Under bed was super dust bunny farm. Lack of decor in room. No shower mat for floor. Trash can lid broken. Onsite food options closed M-W. Some road noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bev B.

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

Review of the Review

This was a girls getaway. The Review is quaint, quirky and fun. The BEST staff ever. Very accommodating and room was clean and comfortable. Along a busy intersection so light sleepers be aware…. We enjoyed coffee out in the patio each morning. There is a full brunch and dinner menu. Be sure to check their calendar for entertainment and meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Tim R.

Disliked: Check-in, communication

You’re on your own...

*no privacy *poor sound insulation *no cable TV only Amazon Fire Stick *housekeeping absent *parking issues *clean contemporary room & amenities *comfortable bed *poor window A/C unit *Friendly staff While the location was great, the noise level between the traffic and evening band(s) were enough to drive us from our room until after 11pm. Parking was extremely limited. Housekeeping was non existent and whomever attempted to make the bed prior to our arrival needs a lesson in bed making. The property needs maintenance and exterior attention. Very quaint but bordering shabby. Not worth the room rate at roughly $250 a night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianna T.

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

Modern, unique, charming, easy getaway!

Great clean studio with full kitchen for a long weekend getaway. Close to beaches and town center. Quiet mostly, yet loved the live band on some nights. Coffee shop and wine/beer shop are both super cute and fun to enjoy! Staff is also very helpful and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Mary K.

Traffic noise problems

Be aware this unit is on a very busy road and the traffic noise is very significant at all hours of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Will B., Hudson WI

Moderately desirable.

Well located. Very loud traffic noise constantly. Very loud air conditioner. Very small plain space for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terrence K.

Quaint, comfortable, convenient location

This is an older, historical property that has been nicely transformed into a B&B. The location is on a busy street but very convenient to activities in Sarasota area (such as the Ringling museum and Baltimore Orioles doing training games), Armand Circle, and the beach. There is a public park across the street which was convenient for walking our two dogs. The owners were very friendly. Our efficiency unit had a full kitchen which was great because there is a Publix market within walking distance.

10/10 Excellent

Terri D., Evans

Great Experience

For a couple, this is an ideal location! We had the bayfront park across the street, and it was an easy walk into downtown Sarasota. I loved being able to walk right next door and grab a latte or a glass of wine. Having live entertainment right outside our door was also a plus. The staff was great and provided anything we needed with a smile!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Loved it

Loved it, will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Missy R.

Awesome spot!

This place was amazing, everyone we encountered was super helpful. The property itself was beautiful and absolutely perfect for us! Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Clean and neat

Very clean and nice. Just a short drive away from everything i needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joleen R.

Wonderfully beautiful people.

Updated utility close to everything we needed. Our dog, Barnaby thanks you. We do as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Really great place!

We enjoyed our stay, the room was really cute comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W., St. Anthony, MN

Exceptional!

This small sized apartment with a kitchen, queen bed (which is very comfortable), large screen TV, loveseat, upholstered chair, etc. is as lovely as it looks. Our stay met all our expectations. The coffee shop and beer/wine shops next door provided easy access to delicious refreshment, and when warm enough, an opportunity to relax on the patio between the two buildings. Jess, Kim and their staff could not have been more helpful and when I arrived with an injured elbow Laurie took expert care of me. A park across the street has sidewalks that lead to the bay about a block away. The mile walk to the downtown worked well for us. This location is easily accessible to everything. Be sure and order a meat/cheese tray from the beer/wine shop, go to First Watch for breakfast and Owen's Fish Camp for dinner! We loved our time in Sarasota at the Reserve!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Diana S., Fort Worth, Texas

Great hosts!

We had a great time staying here. All of the staff (including the owners) are amazing and go out of your way to make your stay a memorable one. The rooms are very spacious and clean and have all the amenities you need for a long visit. My one comment is that the stairs are very steep to the upstairs units so if you have any concerns about that request a lower unit. Thanks guys we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Johnny B.

Great location. Super host. Would definitely stay here again!

My wife and I had a great stay at the Loft. Bed was comfy. Room was clean. Check in / out was super easy. Kim and her team do a great job towards making a stay near downtown Sarasota affordable and enjoyable!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Labor Day Getaway

We had an amazing time at this adorable cottage! My husband and our puppy really enjoyed our peaceful stay. Kim and her business partner were so responsive and kind. We will definitely be going back 100% recommend you stay here. Thank you ladies for our wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017