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Guests Love This Home & Location 1 Mile to Downtown, Trolley to Beach, Pets OK!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Experience the warmth of Sarasota in this charming downtown home. Relax in the bright, coastal-style living spaces or unwind on the screened-in lanai with BBQ. With a well-equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and cable/Smart TV & WIFI 400megabits, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Guests Love This Home & Location 1 Mile to Downtown, Trolley to Beach, Pets OK!

Ideal Location in Sarasota – Your Private Downtown Home near Beaches and attractions.
You've found it! Welcome to your private Sarasota retreat, a charming updated and super-clean home in a quiet downtown neighborhood, yet so close to everything. Our five-star reviews say it all!

The Space

This bright, stylish, and comfortable home features coastal-inspired furnishings and new beds for a restful stay. The open layout and thoughtful amenities ensure a seamless experience, whether you're here to relax or explore.

✔ Well-equipped kitchen – Everything you need to prepare meals
✔ Smart TV with You Tube TV, High-Speed WiFi
✔ Washer/Dryer for your convenience
✔ Large fenced backyard – Perfect for pets & outdoor enjoyment
✔ Screened-in lanai with BBQ grill – Relax in your private oasis
✔ Pet-friendly – Please add the number of pets to your reservation
✔ Beach essentials provided – Chairs, towels, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards & toys.

✔ Oversized vehicle parking on site – Bring your RV or boat!

Additional – Inflatable bed & Pack 'n Play available upon request

Unbeatable Location – Walk or Bike to Everything!

Under a mile to the free trolley to the Beach
1 mile – Downtown Sarasota: Main St. restaurants, shops & theaters
1 mile – Selby Gardens & Legacy Bike Trail
1.4 miles – Sarasota Bayfront Park & Marina Jack’s (Tiki bar, restaurants, boat tours, fishing charters)
1.6 miles – Bobby Jones Golf Course
5 miles – The Ringling Museum
5 miles – Lido Key Beach
15-20 minutes – Siesta Key Beach & Village (Trolley available nearby)
2 miles – Baltimore Orioles Spring Training
7.5 miles – Benderson Park Rowing Facility & UTC Mall

Explore Nearby:

Payne Park (children’s playground, running track, Frisbee golf, tennis) and Legacy Bike Trail
Free downtown trolley to St. Armands Circle & Lido Beach
Kayak, boat, & bike rentals nearby (bike rentals deliver!)


Sarasota’s Arts, Culture & Events

Ringling Museum, Sarasota Art Museum, Opera House, Symphony and Ballet
Live theatre & music – Asolo Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, Van Wezel, West Coast Black Theater, Fogartyville, McCurdy’s Comedy Club & more

Year-round festivals – Film, Jazz, Blues, Chalk Festival, Sandcastle Competition

Special Events & Sports

Baltimore Orioles Spring Training (Ed Smith Stadium)
Nathan Benderson Park – Rowing competitions & regattas
July 4th Fireworks & Christmas Boat Parade
Golf, Tennis & Pickleball – World-class courses & courts nearby
Flexible stays & same-day bookings available – message us!

This home has all the comforts you need—just bring your suitcase and get ready to enjoy Sarasota!

City of Sarasota Cert # VR24-00123

Keywords: Sarasota Downtown updated House, Alta Vista, Good value, Pet Friendly, Walk to Downtown, Fenced backyard, Close to Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key Beaches, St Armands Circle, Marina Jacks, Boating, Golf, Tennis, Orioles Spring training, Ringling Museum, Arts and Culture, Sarasota Film Festival, Benderson park rowing & aquatics sports center. Bay Runner Trolley, Legacy Bike Trail, Payne Park

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 19

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets arent allowed in beds unless its your linens

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

About the area

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Alta Vista, 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 Lido Beach. Travelling with kids? Make time for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at LECOM Park. 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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What's nearby

  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens which includes wildflowers
    Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
    5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Payne Park
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Colonial Village Shopping Center
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ed Smith Stadium
    7 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Starbucks
    18 min walk
  • Circle K
    2 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    11 min walk
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro
    17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Guests Love This Home & Location 1 Mile to Downtown, Trolley to Beach, Pets OK! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Guests Love This Home & Location 1 Mile to Downtown, Trolley to Beach, Pets OK!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Guests Love This Home & Location 1 Mile to Downtown, Trolley to Beach, Pets OK!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Guests Love This Home & Location 1 Mile to Downtown, Trolley to Beach, Pets OK!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Guests Love This Home & Location 1 Mile to Downtown, Trolley to Beach, Pets OK! located?

This family-friendly Sarasota holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Payne Park and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Colonial Village Shopping Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Guests Love This Home & Location 1 Mile to Downtown, Trolley to Beach, Pets OK! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

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

Wonderful stay in Sarasota!

Really enjoyed our stay. Maureen was very accommodating and her place was very comfortable. We would definitely stay there again. Having the bikes was an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Great location property

Photos match what you see in person! Cute little house close to downtown Sarasota that was clean and had all the essentials. The hosts were great and I'd stay again next time I'm in the area. Would recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice place!

Clean and inviting, well located with great yard and outdoor spaces. Highly recommended for a comfortable stay in Sarasota.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

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

Will stay here again!

Very clean, quiet neighborhood, most reasonable pricing compared to those nearby...close to the beaches. Updated nicely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Clean and convenient

We enjoyed our stay! The home is very clean and cute. The backyard and patio offer a tranquil atmosphere. We would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Cozy home

The house was as advertised and worked great for a last minute family weekend at the beach. It was close to everything we wanted to visit and we loved the backyard/fire pit area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann M.

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

Perfection

Very clean, well stocked kitchen, many small details/products to make your stay enjoyable. beautiful areas on property to relax as well. We definitely would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy c.

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

Sarasota stay

Better than advertised! Place was very clean when we arrived. Very well appointed, we didn’t want for anything! Neighborhood was quiet and safe. Used the trolley system successfully! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Great neighborhood, great owner

Wonderful weekend in Sarasota celebrating granddaughter's 2nd bday. The house was super cute and in a great location. Nice backyard! Perfect place to hang out with the family but close to everything we wanted to do in Sarasota. Maureen was awesome to work with and check in was very easy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Convenient location for our visit to Sarasota

Scrupulously clean property within walking distance to trolley to downtown. Very convenient location. We took the trolley or walked everywhere. Enjoyed the Breakfast House, Discovery city tour and Ringling Museum. Great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky B.

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

Sarasota work trip

We really loved our stay. Cute and clean house as advertised. The bed was comfy, big tv to watch football and screened in patio to hang out at night. The dogs really enjoyed the back yard. Exceptional location close to everything. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Cute Sarasota house.

Great little house. Very clean. Nice yard & lanai . Very nice owners. If you only need one bathroom, rent this place. Great location in a nice neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra A.

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

Sarasota stay

First, let me say how helpful the landlords were when we arrived quite tired on our trip and showed us how everything worked. Also, the landlords provided so much information and maps of the area which helped a lot. The house was presented beautifully with all amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

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

Great mother daughters weekend

Had a great weekend with my mother and sister. We walked to the trolley on Saturday and spent the day hopping on and off around downtown, st Armand’s circle and Lido Beach. Enjoyed this cute VRBO in the evenings which had everything we needed. Thanks for a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Perfect House for Our Stay in Sarasota

We really enjoyed our stay. The house and location was perfect for us. The kitchen was well equipped so we could cook meals on nights we didn't go out. The house was very clean and the perfect size for the myself, husband and dog. We especially liked the screened-in porch and fenced in yard for the pup. Our dog loved his daily walk around Payne Park (very close). Also Maureen was kind enough to bring us 2 bikes so we could ride on the Legacy Trial which was fun. Thanks for making our stay memorable, we'll be back.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Family vacation

The house was in a perfect location to downtown Sarasota and Siesta Key beaches. It was a quick walk to the local playground for our young son who loves to run around. Maureen was very communicative and flexible on our arrival time. She kindly set up the pack-n-play and booster seat which were two less things we needed to pack and worry about upon arrival. The backyard was an added bonus and the house was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

grover b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maureen and Patrick's house was perfect !!. House was so clean and comfortable. We had all the provisions we needed down to the things to take to the beach. Even had the perfect size cooler. We cooked a lot and she had all the dishes for cooking. We love to bike ride. The legacy trail was so close to the house. Yes, they even had bikes for us to ride. The house was so convenient to all the places we wanted to visit. Quiet neighborhood. We loved coming home to our Wood St house every day after a fun day in Sarasota. If your looking for a sweet house to stay in, this is your house !!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

Very relaxing

This place was off the beaten path, but yet close and convenient to everything. We were close to beautiful Siesta Key, good food, entertainment, and landmarks. We enjoyed the use of the fire pit, the beach chairs and umbrella, and the washer and dryer. My understanding from the discription wasthat the bicycles were readily available, but the property manager said we should have requested t
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline s.

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

Wood street rental

This was the first time that I rented a property site unseen. The property was perfect. Very clean. Everything a person would need is already there. Only thing a person needs to bring is food, clothes and toiletries. The experience was perfect. It was everything and more than I expected. My experience with the person that I dealt with was exceptional and nothing but pleasant. I would definitely rent from them again And most definitely would recommend them
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. It was convenient to everything we needed. Nathan Benderson Park, beach, grocery store.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house located close to everything. Good communication from the host. Great outdoor space.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Beatrice H.

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

Nice Family spot

Clean, nice decoration , everything there that you need for an lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little house in a quiet neighborhood. Conveniently located. Host was very responsive and had books, a pack & play and a high chair ready for our toddler. We recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

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

Wonderful Stay

Maureen & Patrick are wonderful owners! The house was very clean and felt like home away from home! In a great area close to everything and we will definitely be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

A week in the Sunshine!

The house was lovely, we especially enjoyed the screen porch off the kitchen. Had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023