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Waterfront Balcony Waterfront Views, Kayaks Included, 2BR 2BA Downtown Sarasota

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Living area
Aerial view
Property grounds
Pool
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 488.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Ringling College of Art and Design
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Balcony Waterfront Views, Kayaks Included, 2BR 2BA Downtown Sarasota

Welcome To The Strand, Where Luxury Living Meets The Gorgeous Waterfront Of Downtown Sarasota. A gated waterfront community, just steps from downtown Sarasota, with direct Gulf access. We provide guest access to 2 kayaks during your stay.

The Strand is Sarasota’s newest community of luxury condominium waterfront living. Close to restaurants, beaches, shopping districts, and much more. The Strand residence have direct access to the Gulf and you can enjoy beautiful Sarasota sunsets or the bay front.

Fully furnished 2BR, 2BA waterfront unit. Kitchen is set up for everything you will need for your stay. In addition to the fabulous surroundings of Downtown Sarasota, the local area has a wealth of delightful restaurants, cafes and bars that are just a stone’s throw away from our condos. From fresh seafood shacks to bar and grills that cater for all tastes, you will definitely find what you are looking for. You will be on the doorstep of more than just the finest restaurants and bars, there is a huge variety of pastimes for you and your family to indulge in, no matter age or ability. Make the most of the glorious water and charter boats to relax away from the land. For the more adventurous, there are lots of adrenaline fuelled water sports to play including parasailing and under water activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving.

Back on dry land, you can entertain the family in a number of ways. You can rent the very best bikes to explore the amazing landscape on view in Sarasota, be sure to stop on your cycles to visit more exciting places like cigar and wine bars, massage parlors, health spas and more.

Set off for a day on the crystal clear waters in your very own kayak, included to use at no charge. Feel free to bring your own paddle board or kayaks as well. You can launch from the kayak launch and get your friends and family active.

The stunning boardwalk spans 1000 square feet and offers wonderful views of the entire waterfront. Enjoy a luxurious day of fishing, have a stroll and take in the views and enjoy the sunset over the waterfront. The boardwalk is the perfect setting for a romantic meal as well as a prime fishing location for some quality alone time. To ensure a smooth and comfortable start to your stay, we provide an initial setup of supplies designed to last approximately 2 to 3 days. This thoughtful arrangement allows you ample time to settle in and get acquainted with your surroundings before embarking on any shopping adventures. From essentials to enhance your convenience, we've taken care of the basics, so you can focus on enjoying your time in our welcoming space.

1 car per unit is allowed for entry.

Property manager

Jeff
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
A $300 Smoking fee will be charged if the smoking rule is broken. Please do not leave cigarette butts or smoking paraphernalia on the property.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Sarasota

Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Central Sarasota, a neighbourhood in Sarasota. 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 Sarasota Jungle Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Ringling College of Art and Design - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Lido Beach - 14 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Currents Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circo - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Balcony Waterfront Views, Kayaks Included, 2BR 2BA Downtown Sarasota have a pool?

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

Is Waterfront Balcony Waterfront Views, Kayaks Included, 2BR 2BA Downtown Sarasota pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Balcony Waterfront Views, Kayaks Included, 2BR 2BA Downtown Sarasota?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Balcony Waterfront Views, Kayaks Included, 2BR 2BA Downtown Sarasota?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Balcony Waterfront Views, Kayaks Included, 2BR 2BA Downtown Sarasota located?

Located in Central Sarasota, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy and Ringling College of Art and Design. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E.

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

Sarasota Vacay

We spent a month and enjoyed our stay. Good location for access to the beaches. Exercise room very good with enough machines for anyone there. Parking was good and also security was very good.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diane M.

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

The balcony and kayaks were wonderful!

small- but nice.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted F.

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

Great place

Great place great location. Property manager was very responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tommy P.

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

Hurricane Helene

Property was good. Kayaks were much appreciated. Apartment was very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ann S.

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

Nice for 3 persons

Overall a nice apartmenr and great communication with owner.. Well stocked kitchen. Nice view. But… The bedding didn’t seem to be washed when we arrived. The rest of the cleaning was fine though. The sleeping arrangmentt in the livingroom need a new sleepingcouch and curtains that could block out the sun. Might be ok for very small kids? But not for larger kids or afults. So the apartment is great for 3 persons.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

Great place. Great location.

We had issues the first night with the gate operator other than that the stay was great.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick D.

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

Clean, Quiet and Relaxing Condo

My wife and I had an enjoyable stay at Jeff's condo. The location is conveniently located near downtown Sarasota, St. Armand's and Lido Beach, as well as a grocery store. The condo was very clean and well supplied. The view is great and you can see the sun set over the homes across the waterway. We were so happy at how quiet the building was. The option to use the kayaks was also a great feature. Some points to consider when booking is that the master bedroom window is blacked out so no outside light can get in. This is great at night but it didn't bother us since there is no view anyways and we didn't stay in that room that much. Also, keep in mind that one side of the bed is against the wall so if you need to get up at night you have to crawl to the foot of the bed to get out. The bed is soft but since that is a preference to some people, I wouldn't ding this as a bad thing. The single bed in the second bedroom is firmer, if that is your liking. The place is very secure to get in so you do feel safe. Overall, we would definitely recommend Jeff's property for anyone looking for a relaxing spot to unwind and recharge.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariia H.

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

Very clean

we really enjoyed staying here
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine A.

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

Went for work

It was a great stay. Im elderly so i wasnt able carry the kayak to the launching site (I drag mine) because i didnt want to scratch it up. The place was really wonderful. I got to see a manatee on the morning that i was leaving from the balcony.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George C.

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

Nice waterfront location

Property owner was excellent communicating with us. Property was well kept with narrow balcony on water/river/inlet. Linens and kitchen were clean and well maintained. Very pleasant condo but access to one bathroom was not available since it was locked. Property is recommended for your Sarasota holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina J.

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

Great place to stay!

The condo and location were great. The entire grounds were very clean and the condo was exceptionally clean. Our son loves to fish, so it was nice he could just walk out in the mornings and fish and we could watch him from the balcony. We only used the kayaks once, but was a plus that they were available to us and there was a kayak launch right there. We will definitely keep this place in mind of we return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

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

Great Condo on the water

Loved the balcony on the water, host Jeffrey was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L., Stratford,CT

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

Great Sarasota Condo

A really nice condo with lovely water views from the balcony. Lots of Pelican activity to enjoy. The Strand is a nice complex with a saltwater pool in a great location, close to downtown. This condo has the added value of providing 2 kayaks for guests use. We loved taking the kayaks out on the Bay. It was a definite highlight of our time there. The owner is wonderful to deal with and responds to all questions within minutes. I highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

starbucks1Linda S.

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

Waterfront balcony condo

Condo is clean, new, and equipped with all basics needed. Location allowed us easy access to wherever we chose to explore. Jeff responded quickly to a question after our check in. You will enjoy a relaxing visit and a lovely water view from the balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

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

Fun in Sarasota

The Strand is a new condo community tgat is intimate and has all the amenities we were looking for; waterfront balcony, boats, heated swimming pool and hot tub, great location, clean apartment
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Agustin A.

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

Modern and clean, great security, very uncomfortable bed.

Overall, the location and the condo are nice. However, although the bed looks great ( whole condo is very modern), the mattress is amongst the worst my wife and I have slept on. Little to no support, you sink in and feel every little movement from the other person. Sleep was hard to get, we tried the pull out sofa bed in the living room, but it was just as bad. Upon arrival we quickly and very unexpectedly were informed by local residents that the elevators didn't work and had been out of service since the last hurricane that affected the area. As you can imagine, it wasn't much fun carrying our luggage and groceries up the 3 flights of steps. On our last day there, I kindly informed Jeff about our troubles with the bed and elevator. He was quick to respond and informed me that someone had just asked where they could purchase the bed and that he knew about the elevators (and did not inform us before we arrived), but had not been updated on the current status, not what I expect when paying for "luxury". That said, I wasn't looking for a well thought out explanation, an "I'm sorry for the inconvenience" would have been nice, I hope a new mattress is there for the next occupants to enjoy. As for the elevators, hopefully they are fixed soon enough, it's understandably out of his control, if that's a deal breaker for you I would definitely ask before booking. Now I'm sure Jeff is a great guy and he will look into these issues, overall we enjoyed the place just not the bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Couldn't ask for anything more

Loved staying at The Strand, I originally needed something temporary until I found a house and haven't yet, so I booked another month here in another unit the host has. I'd highly recommend this property and host!!!
Stayed 26 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Great place, great location and great owner.

Great communication, everything was layed out in a simple and easy to follow format. Couldn't ask for a better place to stay.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

nic p.

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

A stay to check out Sarasota

I am considering moving to this area and wanted to get a feel for the city, etc
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G., Nashua USA

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

Great location and comfortable stay

I came to Sarasota to visit my daughter going to school near by. This place was perfect for the two of us when she stayed and i was able to work remotely. The pool was great and i used the gym several times. Had everthing we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie P.

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

Vacation

Our family stayed here for our kids spring break this year ! We really enjoyed our stay at the Strand ! Jeff, the host was quick to get back with us, and made our stay wonderful. The condo itself was beautiful, and the area was stunning ! So many things to do in this area of Serasota! Siesta keys beach 🏖️ so close too ! We really enjoyed our stay at the Strand ! We definitely will be back ! Thanks, Jeff !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

eric w.

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

Great Space

Very nice, clean condo with plenty of room and nice views in a safe area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

laurie f.

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

Lovely Condo

The condo was beautiful and very clean! We really enjoyed our 2 week stay. Jeffrey was very helpful and always responsive. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sommer R.

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

Excellent Condo!

Condo is exactly as pictured and has everything you need for your stay. All the kitchen items were provided as we like to cook in. It was nice they also provided cleaning and paper products. Check-in process was well communicated and directions were very easy to follow. Jeff was very prompt with responses and easy to communicate with. The condo is in a very nice area located next to some wonderful parks with walking paths located on the water. Would highly recommend this condo to others. Jeff, thank you for everything and we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

December 2022

Jeff was wonderful and everything was in perfect order. The property is beautiful and exactly like the pictures. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeff

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Jeff Swanson began traveling to this area at a very young age. “We would drive
from our home in Michigan to Venice multiple times a year. My happiest memories are here, walking the beaches, finding shark teeth, and fishing all day on the jetty,” shares Jeff. “I always knew I’d end up in Florida; the question was how?”

After Jeff graduated (with honors) from Indiana Wesleyan University with a degree in Business Management, he opted to serve his community outside Detroit, MI as a Firefighter and EMT for 10 years. He learned skiills that would serve him well later, specifically staying calm under pressure. “This helps in not giving away your negotiation strategy,” he shares. Jeff then went on to work for many years in operating room technology integration and sales, and traveling to 43 states across the country, never
forgetting the beaches in Florida.

Jeff realized he’d found his calling: the art of negotiation and getting his clients the best possible deal. “I love finding income producing properties for investors, working with former police/fire department members, and just seeing the smiles of my customers after I’ve exceeded their expectations.” Whether buying or selling, Jeff has the experience and drive to bring either type of transaction to a successful close. “I love the listing process: staging, marketing and hosting open houses. Buyers are also fun as I love to narrow down the search and find them the home of their dreams.”

When he’s not busy with his customers Jeff still enjoys fishing and now lives near the beach, as he always dreamed of. He is the proud father of a newborn daughter named Mila and a Doberman named Stark, and as a former hockey player, he’s a huge Detroit
Red Wings fan.

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