4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
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Sarasota House
2 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 5 miles to Siesta Key Beach
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Sarasota Cottage
1 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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This one-of-a-kind Sarasota vacation rental is decorated beautifully with great attention to detail. Perfect for a romantic getaway, or a family vacation - it feels like home and includes all the amenities you need to sty in Sarasota for a night, week or month!This spacious apartment boasts an entry ...
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Sarasota Condo
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
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This home with huge private backyard OASIS and Sparkling Saltwater pool will wow you! Tucked away at the end of a dead end private street on a 1/2 acre lot. Plenty of room to spread out and enjoy yourselves.Amenities, amenities, amenities!Only 3 miles from Siesta Key! Spend the day with your toes ...
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Sarasota House
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Sarasota Cottage
We had a wonderful time. Close to restaurants and shops. Good customer service, professional and courteous. We will be back!
4 BR | 5 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 0.1 miles to Lido
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125S - 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 8) Lovely remodeled and refurbished 4 bedroom 4.5 bath pool home on desireable St. Armand's Circle! This 3,000 s.f. home comfortably sleeps (8) in beds, and has T.V.'s in the family room and living room for when the family is not enjoying the caged pool and spa, or ...
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Sarasota House
1 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 2 | Quick View
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Villa 1 is newly remodeled. Ground floor. Featuring 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, large living room with 55 inch HDtv, A/C, Kitchen with stainless steel appliances ,Granite counter tops, Fridge with ice maker .Separate bedroom with a luxury pillow top king mattress and a 50 inch HDtv, Free wifi .Free parking. Newly ...
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Sarasota Condo
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 4 miles to Siesta Key Beach
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Golf and Beach Lovers Paradise located on 3rd fairway of Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club, an 18 hole championship golf course. This first floor [no steps] condo has a King in the Master bedroom with a private bath. The guest BR has a Queen bed and its own bathroom.Downtown Sarasota offers many cultural ...
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Sarasota Condo
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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This home could qualify for our BookCareFree promotion for 2020 and 2021 arrivals This includes: • Lenient Cancellation Policies • Deferred Payments • Adjusted Deposit Amounts Ask us about how you can qualify for this special offer!We go above and beyond the industry standard for ...
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Sarasota House
4 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
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Sarasota House
2 BR | 2.5 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 6 miles to Siesta Key and Turtle Beach
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This 2 Bedroom, Two Bath home is located in a 55 and over Gated Community. With easy access to Interstate 75, Camelot Lakes Village is a friendly location for those wanting to enjoy their retirement or spend some down time basking in the sun of our many beaches. The house is Updated and Upgraded with ...
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Sarasota Mobile Home
A comfortable clean unit and Mary & Joe bent over backwards to see that we had every thing that we needed .Easy access from the interstate and a short drive to the beach. The village has excellent recreation ...
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
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Sarasota House
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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Sarasota House
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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This home could qualify for our BookCareFree promotion for 2020 and 2021 arrivals This includes: • Lenient Cancellation Policies • Deferred Payments • Adjusted Deposit Amounts Ask us about how you can qualify for this special offer!We go above and beyond the industry standard for ...
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Sarasota House
Beautiful 2 bedroom condo! Great location! Right across the street from beach and a few minute walk to public beach access. Restaurants within walking distance also. The condo was tastefully decorated and ...
8 BR | 6 BA | Sleeps 24 | Quick View
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Sarasota House
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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3 bedroom, 2 bath, fully-stocked private home; ultimate in indoor/outdoor living.This beautiful waterfront home is located in the heart of Sarasota just a few minutes from Siesta Key Beach and downtown! It is located on Phillippi Creek, which flows into greater Sarasota Bay. The home is located in ...
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Sarasota House
Great location , close to amazing beaches , and attractions . Spacious rooms for our granddaughter to roam around . Fantastic pool and deck area to play in and relax . Beautiful new kitchen and appliances ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Sarasota House
Great place to stay. Pool in back was heated to a comfortable temperature. Amenities were great. Short walk down the road to the beach access. They even had cupcakes in the fridge to welcome us upon arrival!
4 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 0.1 miles to Lido
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4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths Sleeps 8 or at a discounted rate, a 3 bedroom 3 bath in the main house only. Please note that the minimum lease period is (7) nights due to City Code restrictions. We are not able to make an exception. The price listed is the main house only, which is a 3 bedroom 3 bath house without ...
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Sarasota House
1 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 2 | Quick View
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Tucked behind Bobby Jones Golf Course you will discover One of Sarasota's Best Kept Secrets! The Hideaway! Uniquely Designed Villa Overlooking the Golf Course Pool. Private, Screened Courtyard Containing Two Full Size Live Trees and Wood Deck; Plantings, Stepping Stones! Perfect Place For Your Pets To ...
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Sarasota Condo
4 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 5 miles to Siesta Key Beach
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Sarasota Villa
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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AVAILABLE FOR FEB. 2021! COVID-19: WHILE COVID-19 is a problem, this house is being cleaned and wiped down with anti-virus spray and wipes, and is kept vacant for 3 days between renters.The house is a bright, newer construction( in 2005) 3 bedroom home near the Siesta Beaches. This property is nestled ...
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Sarasota House
3 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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This home could qualify for our BookCareFree promotion for 2020 and 2021 arrivals This includes: • Lenient Cancellation Policies • Deferred Payments • Adjusted Deposit Amounts Ask us about how you can qualify for this special offer!We go above and beyond the industry standard for ...
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Sarasota House
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 5 miles to Siesta Key Beach
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This home could qualify for our BookCareFree promotion for 2020 and 2021 arrivals This includes: • Lenient Cancellation Policies • Deferred Payments • Adjusted Deposit Amounts Ask us about how you can qualify for this special offer!We go above and beyond the industry standard for ...
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Sarasota Cottage
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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Sarasota House
This house was in perfect location for us. We come to Sarasota couple times a year. My brother lives in Sarasota few minutes away and the beach is the same distance so it was perfect for us. Having Walgreens ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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Are you looking for a Sarasota Vacation Rental close to all of the local attractions and beaches, but want peace & quiet at affordable prices? Then, Timberwoods is the perfect place for your next vacation! Famous Siesta Key is just 2 miles away! Located in 25 acres of wooded pines & a tropical ...
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Sarasota Villa
2 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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Sarasota House
8 BR | 6 BA | Sleeps 24 | Quick View
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Sarasota House
3 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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This home could qualify for our BookCareFree promotion for 2020 and 2021 arrivals This includes: • Lenient Cancellation Policies • Deferred Payments • Adjusted Deposit Amounts Ask us about how you can qualify for this special offer!We go above and beyond the industry standard for ...
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Sarasota House
4 BR | 4.5 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 10 miles to Lido Beach
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4 bedroom. 4.5 bathroom. Sleeps 8. This beautiful 4 bedroom 4.5 bath home is spacious and expansive giving the feel of estate living. Open and bright with sliders off most of the rear of the house overlooking the sizable pool and deck area with total privacy for the bar/kitchen area with a outdoor grill. ...
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Sarasota House
3 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 0.1 miles to Lido
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3 Bedroom 3.5 Bath, Sleeps 6 in beds, and 2 more on a pull-out sofaListing DesPlease note that the minimum lease period is (7) nights due to City Code restrictions. We are not able to make an exception. This fabulous canal-front home located on famous Lido Key, just minutes to St. Armand's Circle ...
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Sarasota House
This house is wonderful. Location and layout of the home are even better. Twin beds, in one room however, are definitely for kids (who don’t care about comfort). Unfortunately we had adults in those ...
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
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Sarasota House
6 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 14 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 0.9 miles to Lido Beach
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6 Bedrooms. 4.5 Baths. Sleeps 14. Minimum lease period (7) Nights due to City Code restrictions. We are not able to make an exception.St. Armand's Circle, the famous vacation destination in Florida, is home to this beautifully decorated 6 bedroom 4.5 bath vacation home (which includes a 1 bedroom/1 ...
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Sarasota House
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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This home could qualify for our BookCareFree promotion for 2020 and 2021 arrivals This includes: • Lenient Cancellation Policies • Deferred Payments • Adjusted Deposit Amounts Ask us about how you can qualify for this special offer!We go above and beyond the industry standard for ...
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Sarasota House
Studio | 1 BA | Sleeps 2 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 0.5 miles to 10 minute walk
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We are open and ahead of the curve for COVID-19. No problem with distancing or the fact for many years have been using Cleaning Product Mixtures to kill germs and viruses. We now run a Ultra Violet Air Filter for 24 hours after each guest. Hope all will go back to normal in this New Year for everyone. ...
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Sarasota Cottage
Our stay at Sunrise Holiday Retreat was delightful. We loved the privacy of the cottage and outdoor living spaces. The screened lanai area with a tv and dining table was a daily favorite for us, and the ...
2 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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Sarasota House
3 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 0.1 miles to Siesta Key Beach - Access # 13
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This home could qualify for our BookCareFree promotion for 2020 and 2021 arrivals This includes: • Lenient Cancellation Policies • Deferred Payments • Adjusted Deposit Amounts Ask us about how you can qualify for this special offer!We go above and beyond the industry standard for ...
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Sarasota House
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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This home could qualify for our BookCareFree promotion for 2020 and 2021 arrivals This includes: • Lenient Cancellation Policies • Deferred Payments • Adjusted Deposit Amounts Ask us about how you can qualify for this special offer!We go above and beyond the industry standard for ...
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Sarasota Bungalow
Our family loved staying a the Baydream Bungalow. The home has been completely updated. The kitchen is fully equipped. The home is comfortable for the five of us. Loved the use of the bicycles and beach ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 0.5 miles to Siesta Key Crescent Beach
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NEWLY REMODELED - LUXURY WATERFRONT CONDO FOR COUPLES GETAWAY - BOAT DOCK/PRIVATE SLIP FOR BOAT/JET SKIS - Walk to beach, town, shopping, top restaurants, live music, and entertainment.Sit on the lanai and watch the boats, dolphins, manatees, pelicans and other wildlife - it is a gorgeous spot!Walk ...
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Sarasota Condo
Wanted to rent but not available, Beautiful place this is, try to rent out for two weeks but was not available maybe next year
6 BR | 5 BA | Sleeps 16 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 5 miles to Siesta Key Beach
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This home could qualify for our BookCareFree promotion for 2020 and 2021 arrivals This includes: • Lenient Cancellation Policies • Deferred Payments • Adjusted Deposit Amounts Ask us about how you can qualify for this special offer!We go above and beyond the industry standard for ...
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Sarasota House
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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This home could qualify for our BookCareFree promotion for 2020 and 2021 arrivals This includes: • Lenient Cancellation Policies • Deferred Payments • Adjusted Deposit Amounts Ask us about how you can qualify for this special offer!We go above and beyond the industry standard for ...
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Sarasota House
6 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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This home could qualify for our BookCareFree promotion for 2020 and 2021 arrivals This includes: • Lenient Cancellation Policies • Deferred Payments • Adjusted Deposit Amounts Ask us about how you can qualify for this special offer!We go above and beyond the industry standard for ...
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Sarasota House
We are really satisfied with the rental of our house, the location is perfect, the house clean and comfortable. Near the beach can be done by bike easily. Owner easy to join and friendly. Nothing negative ...
4 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
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This home could qualify for our BookCareFree promotion for 2020 and 2021 arrivals This includes: • Lenient Cancellation Policies • Deferred Payments • Adjusted Deposit Amounts Ask us about how you can qualify for this special offer!We go above and beyond the industry standard for ...
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Sarasota House
We enjoyed our stay, everything was as expected!! The staff took care of our mistake quickly!! The house was clean, and had everything we needed
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
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This home could qualify for our BookCareFree promotion for 2020 and 2021 arrivals This includes: • Lenient Cancellation Policies • Deferred Payments • Adjusted Deposit Amounts Ask us about how you can qualify for this special offer!We go above and beyond the industry standard for ...
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Sarasota House
4 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 11 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 0.1 miles to Lido
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226 - 5 Bedrooms, 3.0 Baths (Sleeps 11)Newly available for the summer months too! Sophisticated and modern updated St. Armand's pool home attends to every detail to achieve a wonderfully relaxing vacation. Just a short walk to restaurants and shopping on famous St. Armand's circle, this home has ...
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Sarasota House
4 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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160 Coolidge Dr - Sarasota (Lido Key) - Fl 34236 4 Bed 2 Bath Cottage with Beautiful front porch, Enclosed Pool, and roof top deck! This newly remodeled home has all the amenities you need while on vacation and still manages to maintain its beachy charm. Professionally decorated this home is bright ...
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Sarasota Cottage
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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Almeria On The Bay ..... 2 Bedroom , 2 Bath Located Just Before the South ( Stickney Point Bridge )Walk To Siesta Key ..... On The Bay .... #30 Unit 2 Story Complex .... Elevator or walk up to 2nd Floor Unit Overlooking Pool and Patio Area !Reserved " Covered " Parking Space..... ...
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Sarasota Condo
1 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 13 miles to Siesta Key
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Home has living room; eat in kitchen; 1 bath and bedroom with queen bed and 2 queen sofa-beds in living room and linai; dishwasher; washer/dryer; microwave; WIFI; 3 TVs and DVD; gas grill; picnic area with umbrella table and 8 chairs.Resort has outdoor heated pool with pool side bar and restaurant; ...
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Sarasota Mobile Home
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 5 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 2 miles to Siesta Key
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Quiet, private and pet friendly 2 bedroom, 2 bath, in Gulf Gate just 4 minutes to Siesta Key and her Beaches! All Florida (12% state & bedding) taxes are 'included' in rental the fee. THERE ARE NO OWNERS FEE OR SERVICE FEES.Be Our Guest...very quiet, clean and comfortable non-smoking home.The ...
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Sarasota Villa
We had the best family vacation last year renting from Amy! The house was in a great neighborhood to run or walk and in the perfect location to get quickly to siesta Key beach, St Armands Circle and downtown ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 5 miles to Lido Beach
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Newly available for January 2-Feb 1, 2021 due to cancellation! Our 2BR/2BA bungalow is a gorgeous, 1920's Craftsman home that has been fully renovated and spotlessly maintained. Home includes all utilities, satellite tv, wi-fi, linens, dishes, and pots/pans. Special touches include the charm of old Florida ...
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Sarasota House
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 4 miles to Nokomis, Turtle Beach, Sieta Key, Venice etc.
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Very pleasant tastefully furnished condo at this attractive and friendly golf and country club community. Ideal vacation spot. Lovely morning sun at east lanai and afternoon sun at west lanai overlooking 18th tee and pond. Master bedroom with King bed, full bathroom and walk-in closets, second bedroom ...
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Sarasota Condo
We rented this lovely condo for the month of November. The condo was very well stocked with all the necessary items needed to make our stay enjoyable. We loved the views from the Lani of the golf course ...
Sarasota is the “Grand Dame of the Gulf Coast”
Warm temperatures year-round, award-winning beaches and a thriving arts and cultural scene have made Sarasota a go-to place for couples and families. This southwest Florida area, which is about an hour from Tampa and two hours from Orlando, continues to attract travelers with great restaurants and plenty of shopping. The beauty of Sarasota will get your attention on your first visit. If you see Sarasota first from the window of an airplane, the colors of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, contrasting with the brilliant white sand of Longboat, Lido, and Siesta beaches, will make you anxious to see more.
When staying in one of our Sarasota vacation rentals instead of a traditional hotel, you’ll have much more space and privacy, plus cost savings when booking a property for a large group. Some of our Sarasota beach house rentals even come with special amenities like a backyard pool, washer/dryer units, and bicycles. Whether you’re looking for a beach condo with amazing views, or a larger home for space for the entire family, you can find it on our site.
Sarasota, Florida travel advice
Sarasota is growing -- with more attractions, more people, and more infrastructure. Sarasota County has 13 public beaches and over 35 miles of powder-soft sand along the beachfront. Sarasota's Siesta Key Beach has been consistently named one of the top beaches in the United States. Sarasota County also has over 1,000 public, private and semi-private golf courses for residents and visitors to enjoy, so bring your clubs!
One of Florida’s primary Gulf Coast cities, Sarasota offers visitors an eclectic blend of culture and fine dining, circus thrills and pristine beaches.
Climate
Sarasota is warm year round. The tropical temps bring about high humidity and afternoon showers. Temps shoot up to the low 90s on the coast in the summer, and passing thunderstorms are just that: passing. Hurricanes may be spotty between July and November. But overall, 300+ sunny days and wonderful weather greets you in Sarasota.
Top activities and attractions in Sarasota
Wealthy notables called Sarasota home in the 19th and 20th centuries, which leads to the nickname the “Grand Dame” of the Gulf Coast. The chic resort town has been home to snowbirds for many, many years.
Shopping starts at St. Armands Circle. Stroll along the streets lined with coconut palms and pop into the 130 upscape shops, restaurants, and specialty stores. In the center of the shopping quadrants you’ll find Circle Park with Italian statues from John Ringling’s personal collection. Another nice walking area is Burns Court Historic District. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the area south of downtown Sarasota is made up of 15 stucco bungalows in vibrant hues like cornflower blue and fuchsia. They house everything from art galleries to residences.
The Ringling Museum of Art pays homage to the Ringlings, the family behind America’s most famous circus. Check out the old costumes, wagons, and the world’s largest miniature circus. You can also tour Ca' d'Zan Mansion, a magnificent 56-room Venetian Gothic palace and the Ringlings' old family home. You could spend days covering the 66-acre Ringling campus, but take time to walk the grounds. In particular, swing by Mable Ringling’s Rose Garden, the oldest continuously operating rose garden in the state, and the Museum of Art courtyard, with replicas of ancient Greek, Roman and Baroque statues on a pristinely manicured lawn and lining the top of the buildings.
Nature lovers visiting the area gravitate to the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in St. Armands Circle, where sea turtles, manatees, and sharks are on display. If you want more nature, check out the Crowley Museum and Nature Center, a 190-acre wildlife sanctuary, and the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, a lush, 11-acre bay-front setting with more than 20,000 plants.
Art connoisseurs of every kind will discover that the art scene in Sarasota is just as vibrant as it is diverse! Experience world-class opera performances at the Sarasota Opera House, or watch the dancers of the Sarasota Ballet, glide gracefully across the stage. The Asolo Repertory Theatre is Florida’s premier professional theatre and hosts up to 15 different productions each year.
Take a walk on the wild side and see some of nature’s most gorgeous creatures at Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary. The adventurer in your family will love the Myakka River State Park for its ample opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, and tons of other outdoor activities.
Annual Events
There’s always something fun happening in Sarasota. The action starts in April during the popular Sarasota Film Festival. Independent filmmakers, actors, and directors converge on the town to showcase 200 hundred films over this ten-day event. Also in April is the Siesta Fiesta in nearby Siesta Key. You can also check out a spring training game for the Baltimore Orioles in April/March.
Restaurants and Bars
Hungry? Sarasota restaurants have whatever you need. Start with Dolce Italia which is an upscale Italian restaurant that serves some of the best risotto you’ll ever have. End the meal with a sweet, light tiramisu. French fusion spot Antoine’s Restaurant combines French with Belgian cuisine and offers an incredible array of adventurous dishes. If your group is craving seafood, Veronica Fish & Oyster is the spot. If you’re looking for fresh seafood but with a more casual atmosphere, try Duval’s and the shrimp Po Boy. Owen’s Fish Camp has the best fish sandwiches and pecan pie, while the Screaming Goat serves up homestyle favorites like short rib tacos and cheesy tots.
When the sun goes down, the Sarasota nights heat up. Check out the two dozen daiquiri flavors available at the Daiquiri Deck which has one of the most beautiful ocean views in the area. The Beach Club is by far the most popular bar in Sarasota, and you should stop in for one of the themed events they throw. Lastly, located in Downtown Sarasota, Pangea Alchemy Lab isn’t your typical bar or cocktail lounge. This speakeasy tucked inside a sandwich shop is pouring unique libations like boozy cereal and their famous Blue Mule.
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