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 Cottage
We had a wonderful time. Close to restaurants and shops. Good customer service, professional and courteous. We will be back!
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
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
4 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
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Villa Dom Brisa is a beautifully decorated 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2 kitchem home located on Crescent Street in South Siesta Key. This home is part of the Las Brisa complex of two beautiful 4-BR homes offering unique sleeping combinations to larger groups or families traveling together.Combine Villa ...
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Sarasota House
4 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
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This home features a brand new heated pool and a four minute walk to the Nation’s finest beach [no major streets to cross]. It’s perfect for families or groups up to 12, especially those families who love to travel together or visit the vacationing grandparents. Villa Brisa Marina offers the ...
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Sarasota House
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Spanish style beautifully furnished 2br/2 bath condo located in the heart of Palmer Ranch in beautiful Sarasota located in the South West Gulf of Mexico coast of Florida approximately 50 miles south of Tampa. Siesta Key and Lido beaches, world renowned for their miles of flour like white sand are within ...
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Sarasota Condo
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 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
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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The Coral Reef and Star Fish Casitas are two separate units which can be uniquely configured to create Villa Dom Bisa, features its own brand new, private heated pool with “sun shelf” and a three minute walk to the Nation’s finest beach [no major streets to cross].The décor ...
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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
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
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
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Experience the wonders of Sarasota in this perfect carefree luxury villa! Sarasota Beach Getaway is a three bedroom, 2 bath fully equipped luxury vacation villa in the beautiful, upscale Gulf Gate area of Sarasota, Florida. This villa offers a relaxing and rejuvenating vacation far removed from the hustle ...
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Sarasota Villa
3 BR | 3.5 BA | Sleeps 9 | Quick View
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Our 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath beach house is located on Siesta Key and is on the gulf side of Beach Road. Our home is a standalone unit on 3 levels with 2 decks, a ground level patio, with a on e car garage. We are directly on Crescent Beach with gulf views and have a private access to the beach. It is ...
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Sarasota House
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 | 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 are the best kept secret in town being near enough to walk to the Beach and close enough to all of what Florida has to offer. ...
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Sarasota Cottage
Meeting the hosts and feeling right at home are the highlight of our trip! Everything was clean and sanitized and we had no concerns of safety at all during our stay. (Extra important due to the COVID issues) ...
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 8 | 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 ...
8 BR | 6 BA | Sleeps 24 | 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 | 1 BA | Sleeps 4 | 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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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
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 ...
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
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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The Sea Shell and Sea Wave are two separate units which can be uniquely configured to create Villa Brisa Marina, an absolutely beautiful and stunning private pool home.Each of the two Casitas [Sea Shell and Sea Wave] in Villa Brisa Marina which are connected by a common entry lanai, combine to offer ...
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Sarasota House
The property was everything we expected and we had a great & relaxing experience
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
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!
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 2-4) Welcome to our spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom fully equipped home away from home.Set under a canopy of majestic pines, this beautifully manicured resort has a heated pool and hot tub, 2 tennis courts, minutes to world famous Siesta Key beach, walk to Westfield ...
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Sarasota Villa
4 BR | 4 BA | Sleeps 12 | 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 Villa
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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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 in a quiet community ...
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Sarasota House
8 BR | 6 BA | Sleeps 24 | 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 | 1 BA | Sleeps 4 | 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 | 2 BA | Sleeps 12 | Quick View
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This home qualifies for our Book Care Free option for 2020 arrivals which includes: • Only $99 down • 24 hour cancellation policy • Deferred deposit payments until 14 days prior to your arrival Ask us about how you can qualify for this special offer!We go above and beyond the industry ...
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Sarasota House
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
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 ...
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
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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The Star Fish and Coral Reef casitas are two separate units which can be uniquely configured to create Villa Dom Brisa, features its own brand new, private heated pool with “sun shelf” and a three minute walk to the Nation’s finest beach [no major streets to cross].The décor ...
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Sarasota House
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
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
1 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 2 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 4 miles to Lido Key
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This is an updated one-bedroom cottage in the downtown Laurel Park neighborhood, a National Historic District. A short walk to all that downtown Sarasota offers: outdoor dining, cafes and bars, grocery stores, shops, galleries, movies, the bayfront park and marina, the opera, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. ...
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Sarasota Bungalow
This will be an honest and rather 'mixed-bag' review of this property that my wife and I rented a few weeks ago. First of all, FYI, please know that this rental site allows you to communicate directly ...
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
We stayed at this beautiful condo from October-December. It is overlooking the ICW where we saw dolphins, fish, birds and manatee! The condo is very well stocked with every essential you could want. It ...
2 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 4 | 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
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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 ...
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
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
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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Beautiful Villa in the Meadows. Newly furnished including kitchen equipment. Two bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Master has king size bed with 42" TV, guest bedroom has queen size bed with built in desk unit. Florida room has a beautiful view of the golf course and a lake. Private, gated Patio. Property ...
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Sarasota Villa
4 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 10 | Quick View
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Centrally located in the heart of Sarasota, and only minutes away from our world famous Siesta Key Beach, the completely renovated Villa Trinidad offers a cool and soothing retreat with a heated swimming pool and a spectacular waterfront view! Centrally located in the heart of Sarasota, and only minutes ...
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Sarasota House
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 5 | Quick View
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Crystal Sands, Siesta Key, Sarasota Amazing Views!! Our property is right on the beach. Take the elevator down and you're on the beach. The views are amazing as you can see in the pics. Sit on the lanai for breakfast and watch the activities on the beach, or have a glass of wine and watch the sunset. ...
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Sarasota Condo
I don't normally write a review but I can't say enough good things about this rental. First, off the owners are very nice (very important: they care). Crystal Sands condo is very convenient to everything, ...
1 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 2 miles to Siesta Key
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Rent Information:**SPECIAL RATE AND DISCOUNTS FOR OVER 90 DAYS*Calendar months only will be considered.*Available January-March $2.999 per month Available April $2,100 per month Available May - December $1,800 per monthThis condo will accommodate up to 4 people, most comfortable for ...
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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
2 BR | 2.5 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Quiet, safe, & peaceful describes this accommodating vacation home. With its excellent location you're four minutes from the interstate, five minutes from Walmart & other major retailers, ten minutes from beautiful golf courses, & ten minutes from Sarasota's crown jewel; Siesta Key! In addition ...
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Sarasota Condo
2 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Come and sink your toes into the cool powdery white sand right outside your door, see the incredible sunsets and enjoy all the amenities this condo has to offer to make your stay fun and relaxing.Welcome to condo 106. This condo has an island view and is newly updated with new windows and patio doors ...
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Sarasota Apartment
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 2 miles to Siesta Key Beach / Cresant Beach
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Quiet, private and pet friendly 2 bedroom, 2 bath, swimming pool home in Gulf Gate just 5 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 ...
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Sarasota House
Hi! Our stay here thus far has been wonderful & perfect! We even extended our stay for a couple more weeks. The owners are easy to contact if need be, considerate, extremely organized, kind & helpful. ...
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.
Why you should book a Sarasota vacation rentals by owner on FloridaRentals.com
Booking a Sarasota beach rentals on FloridaRentals.com can save you up to 20% over our competitors. Plus, we have a wide array of inventory appealing to any group size or traveler tastes. Happy planning!
