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Contemporary, Downtown location, Pool, Spa & Sauna, very close to Beaches

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot TubHot Tub
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Washer
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  • Pool
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Kitchen
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Sarasota, FL
  • Popular LocationVan Wezel Performing Arts Hall18 min walk
  • Popular LocationMarina Jack3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSarasota Memorial Hospital4 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)65 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Contemporary, Downtown location, Pool, Spa & Sauna, very close to Beaches

Gorgeous courtyard pool home features high end quality construction throughout with high end upgrades, open split floor plan, high 10 foot volume ceilings, eight foot solid core interior doors, porcelain and luxury plank floors throughout, an abundance of impact windows, and elegant designer chic touches make this home ideal for entertaining family and friends. The open kitchen boasts Energy Star LG stainless steel appliances, solid door shaker cabinets, Calcutta quartz countertops, large center island with seating for 4, and walk-in pantry. The formal dining room is highlighted by tray ceilings and features a large elegant dining room table for 8. The expansive living room features a very large Italian leather sectional sofa, and Italian leather queen sleeper sofa. The master ensuite features custom tray ceiling, access to the pool area, his and hers walk in closets, double sink/vanity with custom wood cabinetry, top mounted sunken waterfall bathtub, and walk in Roman style pebble floor shower for 2, the space is tres romantique! All the bedrooms and living room have flat screen TVs and ceiling fans to keep you cool and comfortable. Enjoy peaceful evenings under the ceiling fans on the private contemporary courtyard veranda outdoor spa, with brick paver exterior or lounge to soak up the sun on the patio by your own private, heated swimming pool. Enjoy the Jacuzzi next to the pool and relax in the sauna. The courtyard also features an outdoor kitchen with gas grill, refrigerator, sink and dining table for 8. The design maximizes indoor/outdoor spaces and makes the house very light and airy for maximum relaxation. Enjoy the charming private front porch area for relaxing on cool evenings. The home is just 2 doors down from the historic Gillespie Park, a 10-acre oasis featuring 3 public tennis courts, basketball courts, fitness trail/fitness stations, large playground, beautiful duck pond and leash free dog park. The exterior of the home is surrounded by lush tropical palm trees. There is plenty of parking with room for 1 car in the garage, two cars in driveway, parking in the front, and plenty more parking 2 doors down at Gillespie park. The location and amenities are unmatched, and undoubtedly the best value in the neighborhood just seconds from downtown Sarasota proper, the historic district, restaurants, shopping, theaters, and the Bay front. Walking distance to the Rosemary district, The Sarasota Opera house, Wholefoods, Starbucks and convenience stores. Other nearby attractions include The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, The Mote Aquarium, The Big Cat Habitat & Sanctuary, The Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy, and Saint Armand’s Circle. Siesta Key Beach, rated the #1 Beach in the USA, is just a quick 20 minutes away. If exploration is more your style, then take a 2-hour kayak tour through the mangroves or take one of the bikes at the house for the day and take to the streets. If Art gives you happiness then visit The Ringling Museum, where you can feast your eyes on a staggering 21 European painting galleries, as well as rare antiquities from Asia, Americas and Cyprus. If you like exotic animals, then take yourself over to the Sarasota Jungle Gardens, where you can spend your time surrounded by over 150 different critters of all shapes and colors. For the foodies out there, head to one of the countless restaurants, where you can tantalize your taste buds with mouthwatering cuisines from around the world – including French, Caribbean, Italian, Thai, Vietnamese, Spanish, Mexican, Colombian, Peruvian, Chinese, and of course American. Any trip to Sarasota must include a visit to Siesta Key. One of America’s most famous beaches, the Key boasts gorgeous quartz sand, stunningly clear and a charming village formed of beautiful bungalows, renowned restaurants and fabulous shops. If you’re after a quiet time, then why not wade in the crystal waters of the Gulf, or charter a fishing boat for the day? If quiet time is the last thing on your mind, then why not feed your inner daredevil – Jet-skiing, windsurfing, paddle boarding or parasailing are just some of the things you can do to get the heart racing. Whatever mood you’re in, Siesta Key and Sarasota are bound to have something for you. Or if you want to visit the surrounding areas, then jump in the car and take the short drive to Orlando or Tampa, where you can visit the iconic Disney World, Epcot Center, Islands of Adventure, and SeaWorld, or Busch Gardens and the Florida aquarium. You’ll be guaranteed to leave with a camera full of wonderful memories and a bag full of souvenirs. Whatever holiday break you are looking for, this home has all the ingredients to provide a wonderful, memorable holiday experience.

Home is equipped with Blue Tube Ultraviolet Light Filtering System. This germicidal UV filtering system kills viruses, germs, mold spores, bacteria and fungi as they pass through the A/C air handler system and vents. This system kills close to 100% of viruses, germs, mold spores, bacteria and fungi. The system is heavy duty with 2 filters which are located in the air handler and in the return vent of A/C.

Home is equipped with outdoor security cameras which point away from the house. There are 2 cameras on the front exterior by the front door, 2 cameras above garage door and one camera outside pool gate. There are no interior cameras.

Property manager

Gerard Bonilla

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

About the neighborhood

Sarasota

This vacation home is located in Central Sarasota, a neighborhood in Sarasota, and is near theme parks and near the beach. 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 Lido Beach and Nathan Benderson Park. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 18 min walk
  • Marina Jack - 3 min drive
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Lido Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mandeville Beer Garden - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Raffurtys Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gyros & Seafood Express - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Contemporary, Downtown location, Pool, Spa & Sauna, very close to Beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Contemporary, Downtown location, Pool, Spa & Sauna, very close to Beaches pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Contemporary, Downtown location, Pool, Spa & Sauna, very close to Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary, Downtown location, Pool, Spa & Sauna, very close to Beaches?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Contemporary, Downtown location, Pool, Spa & Sauna, very close to Beaches located?

Located in Central Sarasota, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Sarasota Childrens Garden and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Payne Park and Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Contemporary, Downtown location, Pool, Spa & Sauna, very close to Beaches Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quaint retreat.
This secluded little sanctuary was perfect for our business group. So much more relaxing than the hotel route. Would 100% stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria C., Miami, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay and location
The house was very clean and communication with the owner was great. The property is centrally located close to downtown, the beach, Publix, and a nice park next door. We made good use of the beach chairs and beach towels for our 8 minute drive to the beach. We have to go back to Sarasota in 2 weeks but unfortunately the house is booked. Looking forward to booking again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return customers!
We now consider this property our "home away from home" in Florida. Gerard is the best host one could ask for...highly responsive and friendly! The property is clean, well provisioned, and an easy walk to downtown Sarasota. We personally love adjacent Gillespie Park-playground for the grandkids, tennis/pickleball courts, and an easy ½ mile walking loop. Can't wait to return next March!
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vic H., Ogden, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness
Oasis in a neighborhood close to everything
This house was amazing. Absolutely beautiful with a fantastic open, yet private courtyard area with a pool and a jacuzzi, and sauna in the garage. Great, tasteful, modern remodel. The master bath was incredible. Clear instructions for check-in and check-out, owner kindly extended my check-out time. This might be the nicest place I've ever rented.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

GRETHEL P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house!
The house is as listed. Beautiful, clean, comfortable. It has everything you can need. Fully equipped kitchen. Plenty of sheets and blankets. Nice neighborhood, beach is 5 min drive. My only suggestion is to put couple of rugs on the entrance from the pool so the floor does not get too wet. This is the perfect vacation house :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

katherine b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Wonderful home, wonderful location, wonderful amenities! Loved the close proximity to downtown restaurants, the waterfront and accessibility to Siesta Key beach and Longboat Key. We went kayaking, strolled the streets, took a captained boat trip, visited the aquarium, ate out, ate in and enjoyed time in the fantastic enclosed pool area! Truly a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
We really enjoyed this home. The pool and hot tub were the highlights for us. Very nice home that is beautifully updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise 46
Our stay in this beautiful property was a trip to paradise. It was spacious, extremely organized and well equipped, and the cleanliness was top notch. It was close to downtown, minutes away from the beach, and the beautiful pool and hot tub made leaving hard to do. I would recommend this property 1000 times over..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
Great place to make memories with family
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Vacation
We had 6 adults, we had a great time. The property was beautiful and close to everything. We enjoyed days at the beach and afternoons hanging at the pool and hot tub. The outdoor kitchen was great too. I would recommend this location to all.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, good location
Easily accessible to the waterfront and downtown, house was clean and nice, pool / hot tub / patio area is great, manager was easy to contact, responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family entertaining
We were in town for my nephew's wedding and at different times invited friends and family over to visit. The house was a perfect hangout. Lots of space in the living room, dining area, patio, all where you could open the big sliding doors and have that indoor/outdoor feel. Bedrooms are comfortable, primary bath is awesome. Kitchen is well equipped. Location is perfect, walkable to restaurants and shops, and a short drive to Marina Jack. A couple of very minor issues that Gerard responded to quickly. All in all, would stay here again if visiting Sarasota.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D., Point Pleasant, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
This house is absolutely perfect. Clean. Amazing amenities. We slept well. We cooked. We were within ten minutes of everything we wanted to do and see. The park around the corner was perfect for morning walks. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a great time. The house was very nice and the hosts were extremely organized with directions on everything we needed (internet, hot tub, tv etc) to make things very easy. The pool and jacuzzi were very nice to have as well. Centrally located to down ptown and short drives to Siesta Key and St Armand’s Circle. Would definitely recommend this place
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property. Very well maintained
Beautiful property. Very well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house💕
We stayed for labor day weekend. Everything was great!! Very clean, easy to the conversation with host, And the beautiful pool, good location! We will be back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness
property - at best average customer service.
Host could have communicated much better. We had a very early flight arrival and a 5 year old with us, so we asked for early check in. The host said he could not accommodate because the house was rented the previous night and needed to be cleaned but he would let us know if the cleaning crew was done early. Check in was suppose to be 4pm. I contacted the host around 1pm to see if the house would be ready early and he did not reply at all. Finally we just went to the house at 3:10pm and there was no one there and the house was ready. Very disappointed that the host didn’t communicate that earlier to us. The only toilet paper in the house was the rolls on the holders in the 2 bathrooms. There was no extra toilet paper in the house. When we notified the host that there no additional toilet paper he said maid service would drop some off within the next 2 hours-it took 6.5 hours for the maid service to drop off the toilet paper. Also, I asked the host where the light switch for the pool was located and he said there’s no switch and the pool light goes on automatically. Well the pool light never came on our first night(Saturday), so I notified the host Saturday night around 9pm and he did not get back to me until Sunday morning. He said he would contact the pool company and they would be out tomorrow(Monday) to repair the pool light. No one ever came Monday to repair the pool light. We were to check out of the house by 10am Tuesday morning and without the host notifying us at all, the pool guy finally showed up around 8:45am in the morning and said the pool light works just fine-it’s not on an automatic timer but there’s a switch to turn it on/off. The pool guy then dumped a ton of chemicals in the pool making the pool unusable for the final hour plus of our stay. There’s no doubt the house and backyard very nice but the host customer service was well below average. Every time I reached out to him he made it feel like I was being a nuisance rather than him making sure our stay was 5 star service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sarasota family vacation
The property itself was very nice. Very nice interior decor and amenities. It was clean and well-stocked for our stay. Kitchen was great. (Only thing I would recommend would be plastic drinking glasses for poolside and children). Beds were comfortable. Having the pool was a godsend! We all enjoyed it very much. The host was very accommodating too. The one thing that was somewhat disappointing was the location. The online description made it sound like it was an easy walk to several different places. I guess it depends on what your definition of “easy” is. It was very hot and humid and to walk to shops or restaurants wasn’t as easy as we would have liked. We literally drove everywhere. The beaches are also a bit of a drive. This home is a little gem in the middle of a mixture of old, new, renovated, and downright shabby homes. There is an apartment complex directly behind the house, and the two houses on either side were pretty run down. Some sketchy properties nearby. Two doors down was a house under construction so there was constant hammering and construction noise so our time outside at the pool was not as tranquil as we would have wished. All in all it was good. Just wish the house was in a different location. Next time we will look for something on or near the beach. We had not been to Sarasota before and we liked it very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yoli O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family trip
Took my parents, sister and boyfriend on a family trip to Sarasota and stayed at this beautiful residence , it couldn’t have been better. The house was very cozy, spacious, modern and accommodated for grilling, pool time, also conveniently located to all the great spots. It’s a beautiful home and the family really did a great job with the modern modifications . A thank you to the Bonilla Family for having us, we def hope to be back soon !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
The location of this property is minutes to the museum, selby gardens, the mall and more. But it is walking distance to the rosemary district which is one of my favorite spots in Sarasota. Lovely walking and great restaurants. The property itself is very clean and recently renovated. The living part of the house surrounds the pool area which is beautiful and inviting. Gerard is responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie G., Brookfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location if you want to be close to downtown
Beautiful home, perfect location to be close to the downtown restaurants. The Marina and St Armand’s / Lido are a very short drive away. Home is just as advertised, fantastic communication. Would absolutely recommend this home to anyone traveling to Sarasota!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

sachin d., Parsippany, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Gerard was fantastic host. He made us feel at home and was very accommodating.
You cannot go wrong with this property. It’s close to downtown has a pool, a hot tub and hass a modern kitchen, bathroom and living area. The kitchen has a huge door that opens into the pool area which makes the whole experience fantastic. Gerard Is a fantastic host and very accommodating. In fact we borrowed the chairs and beach umbrellas one day after we checked out. He was OK with it as long as we dropped it off before the next guest checked in. As I said before there’s no reason you can go along with it for the price you pay especially in this neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
House is in a great location, beautiful and well kept. Amenities are wonderful and that house has everything you need for a comfortable stay. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderland
We have stayed in many Vrbo rentals this one is by far the best. Gerald is always in contact with you, the home is spotless clean. It has everything you need from the kitchen and the pots and pans all are clean the beds are comfortable and the bath room is fantastic.The most amazing aspect is the out doors no need to leave the house. You have a great heated pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. There is a Whole Foods right in town three minutes away. Thank you for a great vacation. Only problem our week next year is booked so we are looking forward to 2023.Rick and Mary
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022