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Lovely Cottage ❤ Very close to Siesta Beach or Downtown Sarasota!

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Living area
Interior
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 488.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • St. Armands Circle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Lido Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Cottage ❤ Very close to Siesta Beach or Downtown Sarasota!

Best thing about this home is LOCATION. Very central to everything Sarasota. This home has its own private entrance, outside barbecue, washer/dryer, two large flat screens, and fully stocked kitchen. Comfy beds, wonderfully decorated, very kid-friendly furniture, no Glass. Tons of Eateries, Grocery Stores, a CineBistro Movie Theater, gyms and things to do all within walking distance. 10 to 15 min drive to Siesta Key Beach or Downtown Sarasota.

Key Residence Features
- Amenities include a fully-equipped kitchen, air conditioning, Free Hi-Speed WiFi, Huge Flat-Screen TVs, Beach Chairs & Towels, and More!
Rental age restrictions:
-This property has a minimum primary renter age requirement of 25.
- Non-Refundable pet fee of $150 required. One (1) Pet Max.
-Stays in excess of three weeks shall incur an additional cleaning fee.

Property manager

Great Stay Homes
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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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: 25
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

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
$150.00 Non-Refundable Pet Fee required.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
One guest MUST be 25 years or older and must occupy rental for duration of reservation
Travel Insurance is strongly encouraged should your reservation need to be cancelled for ANY reason.

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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sarasota

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South 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 Siesta Key Beach and Crescent Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at Stardust Event Center. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Lido Beach - 19 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walt's Fish Market Wholesale - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Red Barn Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CinéBistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Cottage ❤ Very close to Siesta Beach or Downtown Sarasota! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lovely Cottage ❤ Very close to Siesta Beach or Downtown Sarasota!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Cottage ❤ Very close to Siesta Beach or Downtown Sarasota!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Cottage ❤ Very close to Siesta Beach or Downtown Sarasota! located?

This family-friendly Sarasota holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of The Landings and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Gulf Gate Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kay A.

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

Great location

Conveniently located.Didn’t realize it was a duplex but no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

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

Nice place, close to beaches…

The place was as advertised. Clean, and had all utensils we needed. Also, the brand new grill was a nice touch. Great location too.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Quiet Getaway

My husband and I needed a few days off rest and relaxation and this place truly delivered. Very clean. All the amenities to make our stay comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Perfect for our Florida stay

This was my first time utilizing the VRBO app. I was apprehensive, however the owners of this property made the process incredibly easy. Beautiful house that was perfect for our Florida stay. I would highly recommend this property and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime S.

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

Great getaway

Everything was great. We used the chairs and umbrella everyday.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina A.

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

Adorable beach house within the city

We enjoyed our stay and had a great time. The location is perfect for family to have a mix experience in Sarasota.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

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

Great vacation!

This property is location is very convenient to multiple activities. The house is clean and well kept. Checking and checkout process was very easy. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Sarasota property

Place was very clean and comfortable. Very quiet too.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christine M.

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

Clean and cute

The place was clean and cute. My only issue was the grill was broken. We couldn’t get it lit. We love to grill so this was disappointing.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

2nd time

This was our second time staying here. Great place, very convenient to everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori P., Arlington, TN

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

Nice home

Would stay here again
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

Great place to stay. Clean and very functional.

Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alisa J.

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

Great value

Property is as advertised. Close to great restaurants and easy access via car to the best beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty F.

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

Great little place

Very clean and updated, even better than photos. Convenient location. Host answered all our questions very quickly before arrival. We will stay here again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Perfection!!

We truly enjoyed our stay in this cute cottage. It was extremely clean, in a great location, and just the right size for our family. In other words, it was perfection! Thank you for a wonderful visit. 😀😀😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted W.

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

Sarasota 24

Very clean and perfect size for our needs. Well stocked kitchen and linen. King size bed was very comfortable. Washer and dryer was a big plus.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

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

Good central location

Nice week. Place was clean, quiet and had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Close to everything!

Mark was an amazing host! He provided a great book full of suggestions for restaurants, attractions, about beaches and shopping areas This cozy VRBO offered a comfortable living space, a quiet neighborhood that was so close to everything Sarasota, Siesta Key, Venice and so many beaches.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Nice Time at Siesta Key

The property was a short drive to Siesta Key beach snd was well located to restaurants and other amenities. It is a very cozy snd comfortable place for the 4 of us
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

susannah r., east hampton new york

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

Lovely little cottage

The cottage was exactly as advertised and had everything we needed for our weeks stay. We loved the little patio and had XMAS dinner there with our son.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

This is a gem!

Great location! We enjoyed our stay! Easy drive to the beach and food! Nice and clean! Great communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

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

Christmas 2023

cozy and convenient location . close to everything. surprisingly quiet st for being so close to bee ridge and rt 41
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Duplex

Good
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen H.

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

Perfection!

Amazing from start to finish. Excellent property with every amenity needed! One grocery stop after landing and our vacation began. Less packing needed because of the washer/dryer. Less meals out due to full kitchen. All of the comforts of home!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

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

Absolutely fantastic

Our stay i Sarasota was wonderful. The space was immaculate and we had no difficulty accessing our place. The instructions were clear and communicating with owners was easy and they were very responsive to our questions. The place was near to where I was swimming and also near to restaurants and shopping The bed was so comfortable. There was no noise in the neighborhood. Highly recommended and we will certainly try to stay there on our next trip to Sarasota
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Great Stay Homes

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At Great Stay Homes, we offer guests fantastic locations throughout the Sarasota area in extremely clean condition. Our team offers exceptional service from check-in to check out. We look forward to welcoming you at our beautiful properties. Great Stay Homes - "Where Every Stay is a Great Stay!"

Why they chose this property

Our home is centrally located in Sarasota. You can walk to everything really. Car not needed. Movies, restaurants, bookstores, shopping all around you. Take an Uber to the beach in about 10 minutes!

What makes this property unique

Our location puts you in a great Sarasota location without being stuck in traffic. If you are looking for a great Sarasota experience, this location really will make getting around Sarasota easy.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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