"Florida Farmhouse" in town bungalow where "Old Florida." meets modern comfort!

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Entire home

Breakfast counter and large dining table.

Large dining table in Country style dining Room.

Shared bath with shower/tub combo. Off main hallway.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Pool
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Sarasota, FL

Ringling College of Art and Design
‪5 min walk‬
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
‪10 min walk‬
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
‪3 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3- Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Florida Farmhouse smack dab in the middle of the city! Bring your dog and your boat and enjoy all the nature and city Sarasota has to offer.
This tranquil little oasis has everything you could want! You will be tucked back in a very private and secure hamlet with only two other cottages. Plenty of parking and nature all around. It's hard to tell that you're within city limits and close to all of the best dining, shopping,
and cultural offerings of Sarasota. Close to downtown, all the major museums and to the beaches and boat ramps. Convenient to the airport and shopping. Decorated to celebrate the agricultural and ranching history of our beautiful state! But, close to everything you could possibly want or need. Bring your dog and giddy up!

Property manager

M. Marra

Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Dogs allowed No cats, please. non ref fee per pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO SMOKING allowed on entire property. NO marijuana or tobacco use on property. $500 fee charged for smoke removal and/ or cig. butt clean up.

POOL RULES No parties/unaccompanied minors. No loud music. No Diving. Remove towels and other personal items. Respect other bungalow guests. Enjoy!

Register ALL dogs. MUST crate if left. Clean Poop. Excessive barking addressed. LEASH LAW. Fees charged for per damage/ odors.

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

About the area

Sarasota

Bayou Oaks, a neighbourhood in Sarasota, is home to this holiday home. 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 Siesta Key Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are also worth visiting.

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What's nearby

Ringling College of Art and Design - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Sarasota Jungle Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Sarasota Classic Car Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Lido Beach - 15 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Domino's Pizza - ‬17 min walk
‪Wicked Cantina - ‬2 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
‪The Reserve - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does "Florida Farmhouse" in town bungalow where "Old Florida." meets modern comfort! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is "Florida Farmhouse" in town bungalow where "Old Florida." meets modern comfort! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at "Florida Farmhouse" in town bungalow where "Old Florida." meets modern comfort! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Florida Farmhouse" in town bungalow where "Old Florida." meets modern comfort! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Florida Farmhouse" in town bungalow where "Old Florida." meets modern comfort! located?

Located in Bayou Oaks, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of McCurdy's Comedy Theatre and Ringling College of Art and Design. Sarasota Jungle Gardens and Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

4 April 2025

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

work trip

it was great, the space was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

1 April 2025

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

Farmhouse

Nice place. Close to downtown ..nice pool too

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald D.

19 March 2025

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

Good place

We were three adults and this property worked out well for us. We would consider a return stay in the future

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda Yost D.

12 March 2025

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

Sarasota Stay

The Florida Farmhouse was very charming and exactly as listed. Marra was very accommodating and available for any questions or requests.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesse d.

1 March 2025

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

Winter escape

My wife and I spent a month in Florida away from the Chicago winter. I can work remotely for a period of time. The location is just north of downtown and close to lido beach and many restaurants . The place was clean, nicely decorated and had everything we needed. The hosts live nearby and take good care of their property. Looking forward to staying there again next year

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

armani w.

7 January 2025

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

The comfortable farm house

The property was the perfect place for our family to stay at 3 adults with our children 12 and 17, Montell accommodated our sleeping arrangements really well. We were visiting family is Sarasota and seeing the sites and it Farm House location was good for us. We had a few hot days and enjoyed the swimming pool. Overall really happy with our choice.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

22 April 2024

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

Great Place

Close to downtown and everything. Thank you for letting us stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

12 April 2024

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

Great Place

We enjoyed our stay, close to everything. Great Owner. Thank you.

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna B.

11 April 2024

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

Great Vacation!!

The house and property was just as listed! Very clean and had everything we needed! The property owners were very pleasant and responded immediately to any of our questions! I would definitely recommend this house to others and would love to come back again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

17 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This property was absolutely perfect for my family. The house was well maintained, clean, comfortable and roomy. The kids really enjoyed the pool and we enjoyed the outdoor lounge area while they swam. The laundry facilities were clean, well kept and even included a folding area! We will definitely be returning.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William T., Greenwich CT

13 March 2024

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

Cozy and charming, as well as spacious place to stay in Sarasota

This property is nestled in the back of a decent neighborhood away from the road, with quiet neighbors, a huge pool, and lots of privacy to be able to lay out in the sun if you like. The property Internet itself is very convenient, cozy, and comfortable. Spacious and everything you would need for a vacation with three bedrooms, and a large kitchen and dining room for entertaining and cooking. The neighborhood is fine, quiet with no problems, and this is a must win staying in Sarasota. The property is very close to Route 41 and the beaches are easily accessed within 15 to 20 minutes as well as many great restaurants and shopping.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

10 March 2024

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

Sarasota Farmhouse

What a pleasant stay. The house was perfect for 5 of us. Plenty of room. Perfectly clean and appointed. We had everything we needed for a great stay. I particularly was impressed by the quality of the towels and wash cloths in addition to the TP and paper products. On a par with the best hotels. It was very quiet for being in downtown Sarasota. The owner was a jewel, most accommodating and Gracie was a big hit. She makes a wonderful ambassador!

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

27 February 2024

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

First visit to the area

Overall we loved our stay. When we were there the weather was not great so we were not able to utilize the pool etc. The three cottages are in a cute little alley that is relatively private. The overall neighborhood was not as nice as I had hoped-there was no resort feel. We were close enough to walk to a walmart grocery store. The unit was perfect-everything we needed was there. Host offered suggestions on things we could do etc. Note-we did have a dog with us-the area is fenced but not 'enclosed' so the dog could not run free. It was not an issue for us. Would recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah S.

27 February 2024

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

Great place!

Very good location close to downtown and the beach and very quiet and private for its location! Owner also was really nice and helpful and went out of her way to make sure we had a great time!

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne S.

5 February 2024

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

We wanted to move in!

What a lovely, spacious home this VRBO was! Lots of room, with very comfortable furnishings. Very convenient to downtown. I cannot recommend this property more highly! On top of the comfort factor, we were so pleased to be able to have our dog with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

DOTTY D.

4 February 2024

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

TH E HOSTEST WITH THE MOSTEST

THEY CATERED TO OUR EVERY REQUEST AND STOPPED BY TO CHECK THAT WE WERE HAPPY. EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN AND THE MATTRESSES WERE OUT OF THIS WORLD!! VISIT THIS CHARMING HOUSE AND MEET THESE CHARMING PEOPLE-YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPPOINTED!!!!!!

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

4 January 2024

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

New Years Stay

Really nice little place that is fairly central to many of the attractions in Sarasota. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather V.

26 November 2023

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

Perfect get away!

Nice and quiet house that’s close enough to everything but private enough to escape! Pool within steps, beaches & restaurants within minutes. Clean property and friendly host! Thanks for our great little getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by M. Marra

Hello! I'm a Florida native, originally from the island of Boca Grande. I moved to Sarasota with my family 12 years ago. I fell in love with the Bayou Oaks neighborhood because of its great character and personality, tree lined streets, tropical landscape and convenience to city offerings WITHOUT that stressful city feel. For the past 10 years we have been living between Sarasota and Cooperstown NY, where I also have operated a VRBO property. I LOVE hostessing. It has become a passion. I aim to bring you the cleanest and most convenient and comfortable stay possible. We have just recently acquired this property and look forward to showing you hospitality and all that Sarasota and Florida has to offer. There is too much to mention here!

Why they chose this property

I LOVE Bayou Oaks! This area is great for so many reasons. ..
We are close to the airport but not in the flight path- perfect!

We are close to beaches and keys and boat access- but tucked away from it all to feel quiet and tranquil at the end of a long day- perfect!

We are right next to Ringling College of Art and Design and in one of the most artsy and architecturally interesting neighborhoods with Jungle Gardens, Ringling Museum, Asolo Theater and so much more- perfect!
We are a short walk to Ringling College campus, Walmart Neighborhood Market, CVS , Walgreens and putt putt golf- perfect!

We are a short drive to Publix, Whole Foods, downtown Main Street, Cinemas, Theaters, Sarasota Opera, The Van Wezel, The Bay
( a brand new Community Venue with boat launch, kayak launch, free movies, yoga, food truck events and more), etc, etc, etc,- perfect!

What makes this property unique

The property is unique because it adjoins to just under 3 acres of quiet tranquility and nature but within city limits, The surrounding live oaks and cabbage palms give it that old Florida feel. The hosts are nearby to ensure that your stay is special and extra comfortable.

Languages:

English, Italian, Spanish

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3- Master Suite

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property