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Charming Private Garden Cottage hide away in the heart of Sarasota

Holiday home in Sarasota with kitchen and patio

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Escape to a newly-remodeled tropical hideaway in the heart of Sarasota's Arts District. Unwind on your private patio, surrounded by lush gardens, and enjoy outdoor dining with comfortable seating. With a fully-fitted kitchen, washer and dryer, cable & WiFi you're all set for a relaxing retreat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 261 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Private Garden Cottage hide away in the heart of Sarasota

have your own tropical garden hide away in the heart of Sarasota. quiet and newly-remodeled. Everything is new and well appointed and fully-fitted out for those that like to cook. A lovely garden wraps you in tranquility on the dinning patio. Lots of privacy.

Fantastic location, in The Arts District, minutes from the airport. Just minutes to St. Armands Circles wonderful shopping and restaurants, beaches and downtown, offering great entertainment and restaurant options, several performing theaters, a comedy club, movie theaters. A bay front park is 1 block away, public tennis courts are 4 blocks away. Convenient!

Property is within a 5 minute radious of all Sarasota's cultural amenities, such as The Ringling Museum of Art (world-class art and grounds), The Historic Asolo Theater, and asThe Van Wezel (well-known entertainers frequently performing, downtown area with lots of restaurants, shopping a comedy club live theaters and Shelby Gardens just to list a few.
We are continuing to update the cottage every year. There is a very comfortable deck off the French doors with out door table and chairs for outdoor dinning We installed a high end air conditioning system which is insanely quite and very efficient. and of course new bedding which we do every year.

Details:
Stand-alone studio
Private entrance
Private kitchen and bath
Outdoor patio
Parking on property
Washer and dryer
Cable & WiFi
Beach essentials provided I e towels,chairs, cooler, and tote

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 660 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Charming Private Garden Cottage Surrounded Tropical Vegetation
Charming Private Garden Cottage Hide Away Heart Sarasota House
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Charming Private Garden Cottage Hide Away Heart Sarasota
Charming Private Garden Cottage Hide Away Heart Sarasota House
Charming Private Garden Cottage Hide Away Heart House
Charming Private Garden Cottage Hide Away Heart Sarasota
Charming Private Garden Cottage Hide Away Heart

About the area

Central Sarasota, 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 Nathan Benderson Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sarasota Kennel Club or Ed Smith Stadium. Kayaking, scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby. Visit our Sarasota travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Sarasota_RinglingCollegeofArtandDesign_6295944-7
    Ringling College of Art and Design
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall which includes signage
    Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sarasota_SarasotaCountyVisitorInformationCenterandHistoryMuseum_6295825-1
    Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Central Sarasota which includes theater scenes and interior views
    Sarasota Opera House
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Marina Jack
    3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Domino's Pizza
    16 min walk
  • Sunoco
    11 min walk
  • Mymamma
    17 min walk
  • Sarasota Moose 1319
    17 min walk
  • Tumeric Indian Bar and Restaurant
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Private Garden Cottage hide away in the heart of Sarasota pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Charming Private Garden Cottage hide away in the heart of Sarasota ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Private Garden Cottage hide away in the heart of Sarasota ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Private Garden Cottage hide away in the heart of Sarasota ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Private Garden Cottage hide away in the heart of Sarasota located?

Located in Central Sarasota, this holiday home is within a 10-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).

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Charming Private Garden Cottage hide away in the heart of Sarasota Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 158 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Little gem

This small cottage was cute, well-appointed, and conveniently located for a stay in Sarasota. Had what we needed and was much better than a hotel room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great little Cottage surrounded by plants, trees- beautiful Vegetation

Very nice & quiet. Easy access to St. Armands and Lido Beach
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

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

Excellent

Charming and relaxing; great location, extremely comfortable and well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Beautiful Gardens

Lovely hosts. The cottage was very tastefully decorated and comfortable. The gardens were amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

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

Perfect Sarasota Getaway

This place was absolutely perfect for a two person getaway. It was a quick 5 minute drive from the airport and about 10 minutes from St. Armand’s Circle and beautiful beaches. The hosts were incredibly accommodating, and made for a very welcoming stay. The place was beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Vacation

Clean, super friendly, would recommend to anyone that ask
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

Fantastic time

Doug and Lynne were fantastic. Location was great. Close to downtown restaurants and entertainment. Very secluded and comfortable. Will rebook if we ever make it back.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn P.

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

A hidden jewel !!

Great location, near everything but in a quite area with beautiful surroundings. Super clean and the hosts were kind and helpful to all our needs. Highly recommend to anyone that wants some excitement but quite time too !!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

enrique s.

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

Wonderful Cottage

Me and my wife stayed for a week, we loved the property very cozy. Close to the beach and wonderful restaurants. The host Lynne and Doug were perfect host! We hope to be back thank you Lynne and Doug! Enrique and Brunie
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberley C.

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

Lovely

Lovely little cottage close to shopping & golfing, gardens were lovely.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

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

Our first VRBO stay

Very well decorated and many, many useful supplies, towels, dishes etc. Very clean and well managed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyable Stay in Charming Cottage

The on-site hosts were very welcoming & helpful during our 10 day stay in their cottage which looked like the photos in the listing. Great location in a quiet neighborhood close to the beaches, parks, restauants, shopping, popular sightseeing attractions, etc. Appreciated access to washer & dryer, as well as beach chairs, beach towels, cooler, etc. Will stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Enjoyable location

This is a good location and the home was very nice. The hosts are close to the property but they give you your space. Everything was as they posted in the description.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZZ

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

Cozy cottage, great hosts

Really nice cottage. It is clean and comfortable with nice decorations and a private garden. The location is very convenient to places in Sarasota. Lynne and Doug are great hosts. From the things they prepared and arranged in the cottage and around, you can tell that they are very considerate of their guests. Communication with them was very easy. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend their cottage to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Long Weekend!

Had a great first visit to Sarasota to visit a friend. This apartment was excellent for the two of us. Close to the airport and downtown. Private parking and little cottage apartment. We will definitely stay here again in our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Just perfect for our needs ❤️

This property was great for our short stay in Sarasota. Description and photos accurate, very clean and Lynn and Doug could not have been more accessible to anything we needed or had a question! Will plan to use this again should the need arise !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY J., Flushing, Michigan

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

Great cottage

We loved the cottage. Just the right size for two. Easy to find, lots to do. Close to grocery store. We cooked most of our meals on the grill supplied by our host. Doug n Lynne covered all our needs n answered all questions. Will go back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Lovely Cottage in Convenient Location

We stayed two weeks in this lovely cottage and had a great time. The cottage is very comfortable and has numerous amenities to make the stay pleasant and easy. The owners provided plenty of beach gear, lots of fluffy towels and nice soaps, access to a washer and dryer and a fully equipped and outfitted kitchen for preparing meals at home. We also spent a lot of time sitting outside at the table or sunning on the lounge chairs. The garden is very private and surrounded by orchids and other beautiful plants. Lynne and Doug are welcoming and friendly, yet give you plenty of privacy. The location is convenient to downtown and provides easy access to Lido and Siesta Key beaches. We wanted to rent again next year but someone beat us to it! Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Tranquil Tropical Hideaway

The cottage is truly lovely, and very restful. It is tastefully decorated and had everything we needed. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a lovely bathroom with shower, a storage closet, a comfortable bed with nightstands and a dresser for storing our clothes, and a cozy living room, with loveseat, two chairs, and an entertainment center with TV. Our hosts thoughtfully provided access to a washer and dryer, and they had beach towels, and chairs, and even frisbees and games to take to the beach. The gardens outside are lovely and there is an outdoor table and chairs where we enjoyed our coffee and breakfast. The cottage feels hidden away because of the tropical foliage and delightful garden. Even though the area had been experiencing a drought, it felt like a little slice of paradise to us. There is so much to explore and do in the Sarasota area. We were only five minutes from the Ringling Museum and estate, about five minutes from downtown where there are lots of good restaurants and interesting shops, and less than ten minutes to the Selby botanical gardens. We spent one evening at Lido Beach to watch the sunset about ten minutes away, and we spent the last afternoon on Siesta Key, which is only about 15 minutes away, although it took us at least that long again to find a parking space. Sunday afternoons seem like prime time for everyone to go to the beach. We enjoyed every minute of our stay at the cottage, and we look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

glenn j.

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

Great place to stay.

Could not ask for more.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zanell G.

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

Wonderful Time in Sarasota

Just loved it for the nine days we spent in Sarasota.Very nice and very friendly hosts. A big thanks for everything
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Great place!

We enjoyed our stay here and hopefully we will be back. It is just like the pictures. The owners were great! Thank you for letting us stay at your property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H., Ocala, Florida

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

Tremendous Vacation

Outstanding location, great Host, everything was as advertised!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary & Lois G.

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

Very clean - everything was perfect.

We really enjoyed staying in this cottage. It was very convenient to all the Ringling Bldgs.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Lovely cottage and gracious hosts

Lovely little guest cottage and very nice hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019