10/10 Excellent
Edwin B.
17 April 2024
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Edwin B.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
1BR King/ensuite with Kitchen 5 Mins. To Beach/Downtown
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 251.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sarasota, FL
- Ringling College of Art and Design9 min walk
- Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall10 min walk
- Marina Jack2 min drive
- Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)6 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Dining area
About this property
1BR King/ensuite with Kitchen 5 Mins. To Beach/Downtown
Just minutes from beautiful Sarasota Bay and lovely beaches! This upstairs guest room, a 1 BR king with private bath, is located near downtown Sarasota and the beaches. Five minutes to downtown, 5 minute drive to Lido Key Beach, close to Siesta Key! The Reserve Retreat boasts two onsite restaurants: Cafe open Fri-Sun, 8a-2p, formal dining open 7 days a week, 4:30-9p, coffee and tea shop, craft beer and wine bar. Complimentary coffee in our Coffee Shop Wed-Sun beginning at 8am.
We have two on-site restaurants! The Cafe with American fare breakfast and lunch from 8a-2p. Eat indoors at The Café or outdoors on our lovely courtyard.
The Reserve Kitchen by Chef Antonio is open 7 days a week. Dinner is served daily from 4:30-9:30pm. Enjoy lunch on Saturday and Sunday from noon-4. Dinner and lunch are served in a more formal setting in the lovely dining room.
The Reserve Retreat is a landmark property, steeped in Sarasota's rich art and cultural heritage. The three buildings were part of circus magnate Charles Ringling's estate before his mansion was built. At various times, it was a boarding house and a circus performance venue. Today, it is a redeveloped gorgeous property with three buildings on a single parcel joined by a beautiful outdoor courtyard. It is across the street from the Sarasota Bay and just minutes to Downtown, and both Lido Key and Siesta Key beaches!
Conveniently located near downtown Sarasota, the beaches, St. Armand's Circle, many performing arts venues, restaurants, and more! A great Sarasota escape close to the arts and nature and much more.
Washer and dryer on-site, too. Beach chairs and beach towels can be checked out for your convenience. Too many great points to list here!
We have two on-site restaurants! The Cafe with American fare breakfast and lunch from 8a-2p. Eat indoors at The Café or outdoors on our lovely courtyard.
The Reserve Kitchen by Chef Antonio is open 7 days a week. Dinner is served daily from 4:30-9:30pm. Enjoy lunch on Saturday and Sunday from noon-4. Dinner and lunch are served in a more formal setting in the lovely dining room.
The Reserve Retreat is a landmark property, steeped in Sarasota's rich art and cultural heritage. The three buildings were part of circus magnate Charles Ringling's estate before his mansion was built. At various times, it was a boarding house and a circus performance venue. Today, it is a redeveloped gorgeous property with three buildings on a single parcel joined by a beautiful outdoor courtyard. It is across the street from the Sarasota Bay and just minutes to Downtown, and both Lido Key and Siesta Key beaches!
Conveniently located near downtown Sarasota, the beaches, St. Armand's Circle, many performing arts venues, restaurants, and more! A great Sarasota escape close to the arts and nature and much more.
Washer and dryer on-site, too. Beach chairs and beach towels can be checked out for your convenience. Too many great points to list here!
Property manager
Jessica Simmons
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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
Steep stairs leading to this room
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Sarasota
Located by the sea, this aparthotel 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ed Smith Stadium or LECOM Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Sarasota, FL
What's nearby
- Ringling College of Art and Design - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Marina Jack - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
- St. Armands Circle - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
- Lido Beach - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Domino's Pizza - 19 min walk
- Wicked Cantina - 3 min walk
- Currents Restaurant - 14 min walk
- Kahwa Coffee - 2 min drive
- Starbucks - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ashley R.
23 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for two
Ashley R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cregg
14 January 2023
Cregg
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah T., St. Petersburg, FL
28 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun and interesting place
Sarah T.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Elisha M.
1 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Awesome
Elisha M.
10/10 Excellent
Dustin C.
1 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice loft room!
Dustin C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lonnie G.
11 April 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Reserve
Lonnie G.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Randy C.
24 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing property with the best amenities.
Randy C.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
8/10 Good
Peter M.
3 June 2019
Is was quiet and cozy with nice atmosphere
Peter M.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Doug S., Bemidji, MN, USA
12 March 2018
Very cool, friendly staff!
Doug S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
John C.
1 January 2018
Great place to unwind.
John C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
About the host
Hosted by Jessica Simmons
I have lived, in Sarasota for about 20 years and love the area. I purchased these historically significant buildings in 2016 and have lovingly restored them so everyone can enjoy them, too!
Why they chose this property
The Reserve Retreat is a landmark property, steeped in Sarasota's rich art and cultural heritage. The three buildings were part of circus magnate Charles Ringling's estate before his Mansion was built. At various times, it was a boarding house and a circus performance venue. Today, it is a redeveloped gorgeous property with three buildings on a single parcel joined by a beautiful outdoor courtyard.
Your room is across the street from the Sarasota Bay and just minutes to Downtown, and both Lido Key and Siesta Key beaches!
Your room is across the street from the Sarasota Bay and just minutes to Downtown, and both Lido Key and Siesta Key beaches!
What makes this property unique
The Reserve Retreat has many enjoyable facets: restaurant for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, beer/wine bar, and coffee shop.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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