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The Historic Bird House Bungalow - Old Florida Charm

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Primary bedroom with king
entry view
Exterior
fenced back yard with charcoal grill.
spacious kitchen with all new updates

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Marina Jack
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • St. Armands Circle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Historic Bird House Bungalow - Old Florida Charm

No arrivals on Holidays please.

Contact me for different stay lengths and seasonal deals. We are flexible!

The Bird House Bungalow is a 1936 home. Each bedroom has its own full suite. Moved to its current location, the Bungalow has retained its original hardwood floors, all its original windows, and its great Historic charm. If you're looking for modern tile floors, coastal decor, white walls, and granite counters this home is not for you :)

Brimming with historic character, it also has all the comforts of the modern day home: An updated kitchen, bathrooms with central air and heat. The back screened sitting porch and outside area give our guests wonderful opportunities to experience Florida's outdoor beauty. The back yard is fenced for your furry family member. Across the street are tennis courts, a basketball court, and beautiful Pioneer park that is dog friendly. This property is not in a gated community and is very walk-able with designated bike lanes. The neighborhood boasts an array of architectural styles from 1882 to present day. The Birdhouse's proximity to most ALL of Sarasota's amenities is within a 3 mile radius. Whole Foods, Historic Main St., 2 Starbucks locations, and a plethora of unique restaurants sure to satisfy anyone's pallet. St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach are 2 miles from the home and Nathan Benderson Park is 8 miles.

Property manager

Katherine Kelly
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
NOT CHILDPROOFED-children over 10 please
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Outside quiet time begins at 10:00 PM 7 nights .
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pl read our pet agreement under rental agreement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking only
we make acceptions for well attended children under 10
no candles ,incense or vaping in the bungalow.Heat and air are set 2 degrees below Florida Power and Light recommended settings.
Quiet time starts at 10:00 PM for the exterior of the Bungalow . In effect 7 nights a week .

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Outside quiet time begins at 10:00 PM 7 nights .
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sarasota

Located by the sea, this holiday home 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 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ringling College of Art and Design - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Marina Jack - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Lido Beach - 8 min drive - 6.1 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 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Evoq - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kahwa Coffee - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Bird House Bungalow - Old Florida Charm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Historic Bird House Bungalow - Old Florida Charm ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Bird House Bungalow - Old Florida Charm ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Historic Bird House Bungalow - Old Florida Charm located?

Located in Central Sarasota, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum and Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy. Ringling College of Art and Design and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jim p.

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

Fantastic

Loved our time at the Birdhouse! Katherine is great! Communication was excellent from the start to the end. The location is wonderful for everything Sarasota! We enjoyed baseball, beach, dining, farmers markets and much more! Thanks Katherine for sharing your home!
Stayed 23 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

geraldine d.

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

lovely house

What a nice place to stay-comfortable beds-fence yard for the dogs-quiet area.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Wedding Daycare

My wife and I stayed here with our 1-yr old grandson while our daughter attended a wedding at a nearby hotel. The house was great in that it had the 3 separate bedrooms with bath. My daughter stayed one night and my sister in law stayed another. So it accommodated us great! Being close to the park and being able to walk to Publix or to the waterfront was perfect for stroller walks with my grandson. Check in and communication was prompt and to point. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

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

Birdhouse

The Birdhouse was clean, in a great location, had space for our family and allowed us to come and go as we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

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

Beautiful house, great location, fabulous host!

We visit Sarasota 3-4 times per year and almost always rent houses. We've been doing this for about 35 years (since our parents moved down here). This was one on the most unique houses and best all-around experiences that we've had.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

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

Great House Great Host

Katherine was very welcoming and friendly. The house was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda O.

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

Birdhouse Sarasota

Very fun property to stay in while on our beach vacation! Excellent amenities in a beautiful artistic detailed home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard J., Plymouth MN

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

Thanks to the perfect host

Renting Kathryn’s home was a real pleasure. Kathryn greeted us at check in and made us feel very comfortable. She was very quick to respond to our questions. The home is old Florida funky….in a good way. It’s SO close to lots of attractions. We stayed there over two months and had everything we needed for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 59 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B., Titusville, Florida

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

Antique shop rerun

GREAT. We love the Birdcage. We love Sarasota.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

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

Birdhouse Bungalow

We stayed 4 days/night, 6 adults. It was perfect. Well equipped and comfortable. All three couples agreed that having a bedroom with bathroom was Definately a plus for three couples. However, all that stayed thought the large livingroom/kitchen area accommodated our group perfectly. All of us would Definately stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Mini-Vacay

This beautiful Historic bungalow is just perfect. all of Florida historic charm and beyond. The Bird-House Bungalow was so comfortable and decorated beautifully with all types of Vintage historic art work and memorabilia. very easy location to accessing all of the best dining and the trolley system to take you most anywhere you would want to go. If I ever get a chance to visit Sarasota again I would definitely pick this lovely home. And Ms. Katherine was just Lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Wonderful house and host

We stayed at Birdhouse Bungalow for a week and loved it. The house is beautifully and uniquely decorated and peaceful. Katherine was a great host as well. She met us when we checked in and showed us the house and answered questions we had about the area. Our daughter is a freshman at a nearby college and plan to rebook whenever we come to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn C.

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

Happy and Inspired

After staying at the Birdhouse I'm ready to redecorate my entire home! The owner's artistic flair is evident throughout the home - from the walls to the linens to the backsplash in the kitchen (check out the pieces of Ringling Hotel dinner plates hidden within the tiles). It was like staying in a fun museum, something new to notice each day! Beyond the decorating, the home was warm, clean and inviting. We couldn't wait to get back from our races each day to settle down, make a nice dinner and enjoy a glass of wine in comfort. The neighborhood is quiet and there are loads of great little restaurants and a grocery in close proximity. Plus, Lido Beach, Ringling Museum and Sarasota Airport are within a 10 minute drive. We all agree, we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Ann R.

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

Fantastisch

Den bereits vorhandenen Beiträgen kann ich nur zustimmen. Das Haus ist einfach toll. Catherine ist sehr nett und hat immer sofort auf Nachrichten geantwortet. Man kann alles zu Fuß erreichen. Sollten wir wieder nach Sarasota kommen werden wir versuchen wieder dort zu buchen. Es ist einfach toll. Danke Cathrine.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

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

Our favorite stay ever...

First of all, let me say it was impeccably clean and Katherine was extremely hospitable and accommodating. But on top of that this is the most interactive rental we've ever stayed in. Katherine has taken the time to decorate (almost curate) this property with local artifacts and memorabilia. We learned so much about Sarasota from the many books and pieces of art highlighting the local wildlife, plants, Florida history, and more. There were framed photographs and even a Viewfinder with Sarasota slides for the kids. This house is very open and airy. We had three couples staying here and each had their own bed and bath with plenty of space and privacy. Lastly, we had a blast each morning running out to see if the mango tree had dropped fruit for us to have with our vacation breakfast...and every day it did. We WILL stay here again, you won't regret booking the Birdhouse Bungalow.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renata C.

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

A great vacation!

The house is just as described and the owner is very responsive to any needs. There was plenty of space for a family of 5. We enjoyed the kitchen literally equipped with everything you may need to cook a great meal!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Something to chirp about

From the birds, monkeys and other conversation pieces throughout, this property is something to chirp about. We had a lovely time in this historical gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

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

Relaxing

The house was unique. Each day it seemed like we noticed something different in the house. It's a quiet neighborhood which allowed us to get a good night sleep each night. We were on the go a lot and the location of the house was so close to many of the places we wanted to see.The house had everything we needed. We especially liked that there were 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Most places had 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Atlanta

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

Visit for New College Musical

Exceptionally beautiful older home in a great location for walking around downtown Sarasota. New College is an easy short drive. We’ve stayed in many VRBO’s and this house was one of our favorites. Homey without being cluttered. Clearly a loved home. Unbelievably clean for a historic home. Well stocked kitchen, bathrooms. Comfy beds. Great park right across the street for walking the dog. Publix less than 2 blocks. Bay with beautiful sunset about 3.5 blocks if you are good and walk to the crosswalk to cross Tamiami. Responsive host. Lovely outside patio for reading a book and chilling. Everyone in the family from 20 to 80 commented on what a nice place this was to stay. Already booked it again for graduation next year. But if you are planning a trip to visit your kid at New College or any of the other nearby schools, this is a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priya V.

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

Beautiful home in a great location

Had a wonderful stay! Katherine met us even though we arrived late and gave us a tour and information about the area. The house and property are beautiful. The area is fantastic and we appreciated that we could walk down town but were far enough away that the evenings were quiet and peaceful. Amenities were great, including the beach gear. We wanted for nothing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

barbara m.

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

Great trip

The birdhouse was great, the area was great, and the host was great. My only disappointment is that its already booked next winter
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

robin s.

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

Bird House Bungalow Vacation

The Bird House Bungalow is an amazing house. You will definitely find a Bohemian "splash" in every room of the house. The longer you stay the more treasures you will discover. Catherine was the absolute best hostess. She thinks of every detail to make your stay comfortable. A five star experience!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

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

December Golf Trip

Love Sarasota. We had a wonderful time with 30+ years of friendship in our small group. I loved the house and the location was fine. We flew into SRQ which made our trip to the house in 10 minutes. Love the access to downtown, St Armands, and new retail and restaurants off University Parkway off 75. Traffic was breeze, nothing compared to how challenging the trafic is in South Sarasota. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Wonderful Stay

Thank you so much, Katherine, for being such a wonderful host and offering such a beautiful place to guests like us :)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

William C., Grand Rapids, Michigan

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

The pictures don't do it justice.

This is an an amazing property. It far exceeded my expectations, which were pretty high going in. Comfortable, spacious and a lot of very cool art and antiques.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Katherine Kelly

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A Sarasota resident for 65 years, raised on Siesta Key I consider myself a preservationist for Sarasota History and the environment. Art and gardening are my passions. My first endeavor with rehabilitation was another Sarasota Bungalow in1996. Sweet Mango Manor was my next rehab. I moved the Birdhouse to its current location in 2006. It was a joy to rehabilitate and now I share it with special guests that love the history!

Why they chose this property

A large City Park (Pioneer) directly across the street with the home of the Sarasota County Historical Society taking center stage. Children's playground, tennis courts, and a wonderful walk able community! A City fringe neighborhood is the perfect location for walking and biking to experience the rich culture, history, and extraordinary number of assets this small city has!

What makes this property unique

A step back in time with a taste of old Sarasota, The Bird House is nestled in a wonderfully eclectic National Register historic district. Close to the cultural district, Main street, Lido Beach, Ringling Museum, and a plethora of fine restaurants and boutique shopping. Starbucks and Whole Foods less than a mile away. Come enjoy and see for yourself !

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English

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