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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$235
avg per night

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Sarasota, FL
  • Ed Smith Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Nathan Benderson Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mall at University Town Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

Room

  • 48.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Sofa Beds
Price is NZ$235 avg per night,

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About the area

Sarasota

Located in Sarasota, this guesthouse is in the city centre. Mall at University Town Center and St. Armands Circle are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nathan Benderson Park and Lido Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ed Smith Stadium or LECOM Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Ed Smith Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Nathan Benderson Park - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Mall at University Town Center - 9 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hob Nob 57 Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Star Thai & Sushi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Sabrosita - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Hot Smoked Mullet on Lockwood Ridge Road - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Reyna's Taqueria - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting!

Rustic, romantic and full of personality, this period cottage has all the allure and character of long-ago Florida overflowing with new, modern, comfy amenities.

The flowers are in bloom! Make yourself at home in this cozy, quaint, 1920's Old Florida Guest House. Nestled under a canopy of ivy-covered oaks, pines and everyone's favorite Florida palms. This captivating cottage is your woodsy home base for all your Sarasota adventures!

This lovely little cottage is very private & isolated. The cottage is located on a secluded GATED property offering you total security, privacy and exclusivity.

Fully equipped kitchen with brand new cabinetry and counters, full-size appliances, a full compliment of cookware, dishes, utensils and supplies. Coffee & Tea makers for your morning pick-me-up are at the ready.

Whether grabbing a quick bite before heading off on your day on the water or in the museums, or gathering for a quiet evening meal at home, your kitchen essentials are all here!

Bathroom feature a spa-like walk-in shower, high-end fixtures & features, in soothing & peaceful blues and grays to complete your cottage experience.

Charming private & cozy backyard with ground-level deck, dining/seating & BBQ grill with direct access from cottage through a full-lite glass door which brings the sunlight and greenery practically inside. Enjoy the warm Florida days or star-filled evenings on your secluded deck.

For the business traveler, light packer, or long-term visitor, you can be assured all the necessities are at your disposal. Luxurious towels, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, computer desk, wi-fi, loads of closet space and access to full-size washer & dryer.

The bedroom welcomes you to its Queen size memory foam mattress and the living room offers a gorgeous Queen size sofa bed.

The Cottage has beach chairs, beach umbrellas and even insulated beach cups all for your use and convenience.

Cable TV, Internet, WiFi & 43" TV to keep you connected and entertained.

Free Cable TV, NETFLIX, Amazon Prime Video included!

Electrolux Washer & Dryer set available for your use.

Property manager

Nigel Allistair
Premier Host

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting! located?

Located in Desoto Lakes, this guesthouse is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sarasota Commons Shopping Center, Ed Smith Stadium and Bobby Jones Golf Complex. Ringling College of Art and Design is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeanne R.

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

Secluded stay in Sarasota

Secluded, well-stocked, comfortable and convenient to Ed Smith Stadium. Beaches and St. Armands were 30-40 minutes away. The bathroom was a step up from the bedroom, so this house is not appropriate for anyone handicapped.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Quiet, comfortable, clean, cute cottage

Wish we could have stayed longer. This cottage had everything we needed for our weekend visit to Sarasota Sail Fest.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta G.

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

Heavenly cottage

Felt like home. So comfortable. Has everything you need and more. Many extras. Our host was so gracious even to our friends who picked us up there. I recommend the cottage. The location is perfect. Off the main road but only about 1/2 block
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Judy C.

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

Orioles Spring Training

Great location for Spring Training games at Ed Smith stadium. Funky and cute little cottage in back yard of owner’s house, on a gated property. Cottage was well appointed. Bathroom light switch is in bedroom not bathroom. Closets are in living room not bedroom. Some water damage at front door prevents door opening all the way, but didn’t prevent entry/egress. Owners were very responsive to communications. Had use of nice full size washer and dryer and detergent…great perk! Parking is best for a small/mid-size car to safely position car to be facing out for safe exit onto road. Cottage is not in a typical neighborhood, so don’t expect to have a place for a nice morning or evening stroll. But location is awesome for getting to stadium and around and about for restaurants, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenni j.

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

Great location, thoughtful hosts!

Perfect location for our Sarasota adventures. Thoughtful touches like a bottle of wine as well as water bottles and fizzy water sodas. Comfortable queen bed with plenty of pillows.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina C.

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

Cozy Stay

Perfect home base at the end of a long beach day, being gated felt like we were in our own little bubble. Nigel has super helpful with quick resolution when I had trouble with the key. All in all, good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Highly Recommend

10/10 stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Fkowers

Great place. Owners were very kind and lovely place. Very clean!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri E.

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

Soccer tournament

Thank you for a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Michael's birthday celebration with husband

The 1920's Cottage was absolutely a wonderful stay with beautiful gardens and wildlife and very tranquil and very accessible to other places. We enjoyed Lido beach north and Sarasota downtown and took a drive within an hour to Saint Petersburg a very trendy and beautiful city. Our host Nigel was very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger I., Minneapolis Minnesota

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

Cottage on Gocio Road

We spent an entire month at Nigel and Simone‘s cottage. it was simply wonderful, an experience we will treasure for the rest of our lives. The cottage is cozy, comfortable, clean, and completely welcoming. The term “premier host” is sometimes used a bit too casually. Nigel and Simone are simply the best hosts we have encountered in our extensive travels. There were a few very minor issues that needed attention, mostly because we’re not so great at handling new equipment. But Nigel was always responsive very quickly to our requests and took care of everything immediately. One of the best aspects of this rental is the extensive amount of equipment that is available; beach, chairs, camping chairs, blankets, umbrella, everything you need for the beach and enough for at least four people. We had some family come down, and we never had to worry about having enough equipment; one camping chair, broke, and within a day Nigel presented us with two brand new chairs. Where do you get that kind of service? The location is convenient to downtown Sarasota, the beach, Selby gardens, the airport, and every kind of shopping imaginable.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

My second stay ...

... was shorter than the first but just as comfortable. I will return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

So relaxing

Everything was as described online. Clean, comfortable and conducive to a lovely stay. I will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie S.

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

Cozy Sarasota Cottage

The cottage was a nice home away from home. We really enjoyed our stay and all the amenities. The kitchen area was perfect and stocked with all the necessary utensils and cookware. The bed was super comfy and the back porch was great to enjoy morning coffee. Nigel was super fast to respond to any inquiries we had. It is a little slice of heaven. We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy K.

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

Cute cottage

This is an older cottage and does show its age in some areas. The bathroom is newer and the shower is very nice. The private outdoor area was nice. It only has a 1 room wall air conditioner and runs all the time to keep the place cool. There is a ceiling fan in the bedroom which does help. The queen bed in the bedroom is actually a futon, but has a nice mattress on it. The surface is clean, but could use a deep, steam clean and caulk and paint. Overall, it was an okay place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David E., Lilburn, GA USA

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

Lovely cottage

This cottage was perfect for us, well appointed, clean and comfortable. Very private and a lovely outdoor seating area. The gardens out side were beautiful with lots of tropical plants and flowers. The owners were very receptive and the location was great, and only a few minutes to most of the local attractions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy d.

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

Great location, safe and clean

Easy and reasonable
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C., Coppell

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

Beautiful Retreat

The property was very nice. It was comfortable and located in a quiet neighborhood, just miles from the beach. The highlight was the beautiful view off the back deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

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

Wedding visit

Better than expected. Charming cottage.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack-Lynn G.

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

Cute cottage, close to airport

The cottage was very well maintained, clean, and all amenities furnished. The bed had a very thin mattress and much too firm for me. Everything else was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Erin D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

winter getaway

We had a great time, the property is conveniently located, and Nigel was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M., Burlington, Ontario

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

Nigel is a great host! The cottage is very cozy and comfortable. Thank you Nigel!

We loved it and look forward to returning some day soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Y.

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

Tropical cottage rental

Great location. Excellent host communication when needed. Pull out sofa bed (the second bed) was not the most comfortable, but worked for the duration of our stay. We would stay at this facility again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

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

Super cute hideaway

My daughter and I spent the weekend of my 70th bd for a girls getaway with friends in the area. I wasn’t sure about the neighborhood, but didn’t need to be, as the space is a totally private gated oasis. Super cute decor and renovation. The deck with grill and tropical plantings is charming. I slept on the sofa without pulling it out to be a sleeper as there wasn’t much room and the coffee table was heavy to move, but was very comfy. Also the fact that there was no ice maker concerned me at first but there was ice left in the bin and water bottles provided so not a problem. Nigel seemed lovely when we spoke. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Oasis in Sarasota

The cottage is a wonderful little oasis in Sarasota. The owner communication was excellent and the check in process was seamless. I arrived at night. My first impression was the cottage was clean, well appointed and quiet. In the morning I realized it was surrounded on all sides by the garden with a sweet private outside sitting area. A washer and dryer is available. The location is about a 10-15 minute drive to downtown, beaches or other activities. After a busy day you can return to a quiet cottage nestled in a garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022