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Charming Vacation Rental: Close to Downtown!

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free internet
Outdoor dining
Interior
Exterior
TV, fireplace, toys

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Vacation Rental: Close to Downtown!

Soak in all the sun and sand you can during your trip to Sarasota, with this modern 2-bed, 1-bath vacation rental as your home base! This updated cottage offers an all-new contemporary interior with Smart TVs, a full kitchen, and a screened-in sunroom. Spend afternoons lounging on world-famous white-sand beaches just minutes from your door, then return home to sip a cold cocktail by the yard’s private fire pit. Rinse the sand away with the outdoor shower before heading inside to unwind!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Outdoor Oasis | Recently Remodeled | Off-Street Parking | 8 Mi to Siesta Key Beach

Top off your trip to the Gulf Coast with a stay in this trendy oasis, providing peace, privacy, and proximity to attractions for your group of beach lovers to enjoy!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed

OUTDOORS: Screened lanai, patio furniture, gas fire pit, lounge chairs, dining table, gas grill, 2 adult bicycles, hanging lights, outdoor shower
INDOORS: Updated interior, 3 Smart TVs, electric fireplace, dining bar, hardwood floors, natural light, modern furnishings, beach-themed decor
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, cookware & dishware, drip coffee maker, toaster, dishwasher, full knife set
GENERAL: Beach gear (chairs, toys, cooler), washer/dryer, free WiFi, hair dryers, iron & board, linens/towels, central air conditioning
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), trailer parking on-site

* For a video tour of the home, search 'The Coolest Little House in Sarasota' on YouTube *

-- THE LOCATION --

BEACHFRONT BLISS: Lido Key Beach (6.4 miles), Sarasota Beach (8.0 miles), Siesta Key Beach (8.6 miles), Crescent Beach (8.6 miles), Manasota Key Beach (29.3 miles)
ON THE GREEN: The Palms Golf Club at Forest Lakes (2.3 miles), Rolling Green Golf Club (3.2 miles), The Highlands Golf Course (3.3 miles), The Groves Golf Course (3.3 miles), Village Green Golf Club (3.4 miles)
MUST-SEE SIGHTS: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (3.0 miles), Sarasota Jungle Gardens (4.8 miles), The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (6.0 miles), Ca’ d’Zan (6.3 miles), Riverwalk (14.3 miles)
FUN FOR THE FAMILY: Bayfront Park (3.2 miles), Big Cat Habitat Gulf Coast Sanctuary (6.5 miles), Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (7.1 miles)
AIRPORTS: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (6.6 miles), Tampa International Airport (63.5 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking anywhere on-site
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- No third-party bookings. The booking guest must be present at check-in and for the full stay
- Must be at least 28 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The 2 adult bicycles are to be used at the renter's own risk
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras, located at the front of the house and on the back side of the house, all facing outward. They do not look into interior spaces
- For a video tour of the home, search 'The Coolest Little House in Sarasota' on YouTube

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished lanai
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

NEW! Contemporary Cottage w/ Sunroom & Fire Pit! Sarasota
443795

About the neighborhood

Map
Sarasota, Florida

What's nearby

  • Ed Smith Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Marina Jack - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hob Nob 57 Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Steak & Hoagie - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Vacation Rental: Close to Downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Vacation Rental: Close to Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Vacation Rental: Close to Downtown!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Vacation Rental: Close to Downtown! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tuttle Avenue Park, Sarasota Commons Shopping Center, and Northeast Plaza Shopping Center. Ed Smith Stadium and Stardust Event Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Charming Vacation Rental: Close to Downtown! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vaca shortened by Helene
We enjoyed 2 of 5 days in the Sarasota area before leaving early due to Helene warnings. When we called our Evolve contact, we got no answer and left a voicemail. We were concerned that the owner should know that the house would be vacant. After a 5 hr trip back to Orlando due to hurricane traffic, we still had no contact. The next day, I found an email address to the company. They did respond but we never heard from the listed agent contact. They implied that we should have just stayed in a hurricane prone area. We were impressed by the property we rented and would have returned at a later date or recommended it, but we will never deal with Evolve agan..We are checking our 2 other scheduled Vrbo rentals to be sure that we are dealing with owners who will respond.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ida M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exquisite
Very clean, cute, and relaxing! The lanai super attractive and a favorite! King size bed in one of the bedrooms an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness
April 2024 visit
Pro: house was clean. Con: neighborhood. No place to walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and quiet
My family members and I stayed in Sarasota to see a dying family member. As uncomfortable as the situation was, the house we stayed in was lovely. We enjoyed coffee on the screened in porch in the mornings and had lovely dinners together. The neighborhood is clean and quiet. It is just minutes from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little blue house
We had a great experience all around. The house was extremely clean and conveniently located. Loved sitting in the screened in porch and having coffee in the mornings. The restaurants close by were very good and the beach chairs/towels were so nice to have for our beach day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jinny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had a wonderful time in Sarasota. This home is super cute and very clean. It had everything one could need to make it a home. We will definitely come back to stay again on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlyn m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Sarasota!
Refurbished, impeccably clean little house that was plenty large enough for two friends staying for a long weekend. Especially appreciated the bedroom blackout curtain and shades and how comfortable the beds were. Loved the screen porch. The house has generous amounts of everything you need to be comfortable. A 15 - 20 minute drive to most beaches and downtown Sarasota, but that was okay with us. We had a little trouble communicating initially via Vrbo with the property management co (evolve), but that eventually got worked out to our satisfaction. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place
The home was clean, cozy and cozy, with a lovely private yard and screened in porch. Everything exceeded expectations, from the well stocked kitchen to the laundry room and bath. The location was central to both Nathan Benderson Park and the many attractions of Sarasota. We were delighted with our time here.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas H., Stockholm, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness
For beach lovers and cyclists
Me and my husband stayed for 1 week in November over Halloween. The house is spotless, very nice and clean. It is very well equipped and offers everything you need. The screened lanai in the back is perfect for both breakfast, afternoon relaxing and dinner. We visited Longboat Key beach and Siesta Key beach; both are about 25 minutes’ drive away. Siesta Key beach is very big and there are lots of parking’s, Longboat is smaller, but still very nice and not so crowded. There is also a very nice and long bike trail in Sarasota called The Legacy trail. It starts just about 10 minutes away on bike from the house. I really recommend it! The only thing that was a bit negative is the location because the house is very close to Fruitville Road which is very busy. But that does not affect my view of how nice and well cared for the house is. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay!
We enjoyed our short stay here and unfortunately were unable to take advantage of the screened in porch and patio. Property is well taken care of and the owners are attentive to details. Would definitely stay again when visiting Sarasota.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very satisfied!
One of the best vacation homes we have stayed at. We loved it! Very satisfied with the place. It was really clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend it! Hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al S., Mendham, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy House
Everything we could have wanted was provided by the hosts. We didn’t have to worry about the little things you need when you first get there for the bathroom or kitchen. Bed was very comfortable. Nice TV and comfortable couches. The neighborhood is older relative to this home. The location made it easy to get to both downtown Sarasota and I-75 when we took trips to Tampa, Naples, Sanibel.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carmita L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect little cottage
Came to Sarasota to visit my daughter and granddaughter and we had a blasst! this place is perfect, i also had time to reflect ad got inspired wile doing a little work, i will definitely come back in May, the place is spotless... love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Diana T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great newly renovated home.
Beautiful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Makenna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a BEAUTIFUL place! Very clean, nice neighborhood, and not a far drive to the beach!
My husband and I took a trip to Florida for my birthday, and we would definitely stay at this property again! It was BEAUTIFUL! It was very clean, and very well kept up with! The property manager was awesome, and did their absolute best to ensure that our stay was enjoyable! Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yuleidy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is so perfect.
We cannot say anything bad. There is nothing wrong in this home. Everything is recently renovated. Excellent decoration. No dust, everything was very clean. They have what ever you need in the cabinets. Quite neighborhood. We really enjoyed our vacations and we will definitely comeback soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terrance B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely the coolest lil house in Sarasota!
To say that this place is amazing is an understatement! Well furnished, great location, and clean! Every detail to this place was well thought out and is as exactly as described. The host we’re easy to work with and very responsive. We had the most wonderful time with our kids and definitely will be coming back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Getaway
Amazing property. Extremely clean and everything is updated. Linens and Towels are provided. The screened in porch made working from home so much more enjoyable. Hoping to come back this fall.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Cottage with Meticulous Attention to Detail
This cottage has everything, great bedrooms, screened in porch, very well equipped kitchen, lovely outdoor area on deck with nice lighting, extremely clean. Appears newly renovated. One of nicest rentals we have experienced. We hope to return. We lived biking in neighborhood with bikes in shed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like a new hotel suite.
We loved this place. It is neat as a pin, as they have updated everything in the house and yard. We rode the bikes to the nearby Bobby Jones trail, saw birds and gators, and drove to the beach and downtown Sarasota. There is a flea market just a couple blocks away, which we enjoyed. It is pretty small inside, but lovely. We extended one day to our stay with no problem.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Little House
The house was amazing. Despite being small, it had everything we could have needed. The style and decorations were very well done. We especially liked the unique light fixtures that matched throughout the property. It was a little chilly during our stay, so we didn't get to enjoy the outdoor patio as much as we wanted, but it was certainly inviting. Also, the place was very clean. All in all, I would highly recommend this house to any small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ileana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of a kind Cottage
This gorgeous cottage is the only place I will stay in whenever I return to Sarasota. It has been renovated with exquisite taste inside and out. It has everything one would ever need while being away from home (shampoo and conditioner, hair dryer, plenty of towels, beach chairs, frisbee, laundry detergent, dishes, pans, utensils, condiments, et.c, etc.). Extremely comfortable, spacious, perfectly distributed, beautiful backyard, in a very quiet street, comfortable beds, close to everything, yet far enough to have peace and quiet. The owners were a pleasure to deal with; very responsive, kind and helfpul.

10/10 Excellent

Claire G., Küsnacht, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable stay in a stylish little house
Everything was in a very good condition. We also enjoyed the garden and the porch. Shopping was close and also the great Beach of Siesta Key! Short Rides also to the golf courses in Bradenton.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023