Apartment

Very tropical, private and peaceful, short walk to everything happening downtown

Apartment in Sarasota with kitchen and balcony

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 347.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Sarasota, FL

Place, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
‪12 min walk‬
Place, Marina Jack
‪16 min walk‬
Place, Sarasota Memorial Hospital
‪2 min drive‬
Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Very tropical, private and peaceful, short walk to everything happening downtown

Located in Sarasota's first and oldest neighborhood, quaint Laurel Park is walking distance to everything downtown.and very short drive or bike ride to beaches

It wis very quiet and private. The backyard is large, completely enclosed with a beautiful 6' wooden fence. Lush and tropical with backyard furniture, patio table for eating, remote working, or reading. Grills, beach chairs, enclosed washer and dryer... It's a beautiful slice of old Florida for the sole use of the two apartments and your guests. You won't want to leave.

**There is a downstairs apartment that you can find if you click on my profile or scroll to the bottom of the page

***Please know…VRBO, and all rental sites, are the middlemen that bring us together and they do a great job. But no guest ever pays me, you’re paying them. So if there’s ever questions about your payments or insurance you would call them. Once you book they give you my info and you’re always welcome to message me.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

$25 fee/ per nite/ per pet (emotional, too) msg me

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

When checking out please turn AC to 78 and leave door unlocked with keys on the counter Thank you for staying!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

One free on-site parking space for registered guests, per apartment. If I can I'll try to provide an additional space at $25 night.

Rule 2 and 3: Never walk btwn the front of the cars and the garden. Everyone fights me on this and thinks it doesn't matter. It does. You'll be asked

to leave, no monies returned. I may sound like a lunatic but in over 1,000 reservations maybe, maybe 20 people have respected this. Okay? Come on....

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Sarasota

Located in Central Sarasota, a neighbourhood in Sarasota, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ed Smith Stadium or Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Marina Jack - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Lido Beach - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Taco Fusion Express - ‬6 min walk
‪Raffurty's Bar And Grill - ‬6 min walk
‪The Main Bar Sandwich Shop - ‬6 min walk
‪Office Bar - ‬4 min walk
‪Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Very tropical, private and peaceful, short walk to everything happening downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Very tropical, private and peaceful, short walk to everything happening downtown?

As of 2 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Very tropical, private and peaceful, short walk to everything happening downtown on 3 November 2025 start from NZ$345.47, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Very tropical, private and peaceful, short walk to everything happening downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very tropical, private and peaceful, short walk to everything happening downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Very tropical, private and peaceful, short walk to everything happening downtown located?

Located in Central Sarasota, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Payne Park and Sarasota Art Museum. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Bayfront Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dylan Z.

23 June 2025

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

Great weekend

Stayed here for two nights and was very happy with it. Very easy walk to downtown area. Nice quiet street. Property was clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

D'Lane W., Ashburn

19 January 2023

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

Perfect Snowbird Place

Just the right size and perfect location to downtown!

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald D.

4 July 2025

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

Paradise

Wonderful location. Peaceful upstairs location with all the amenities as promised.Outstanding central air-conditioning. Well maintained and nicely decorated.Met Christie briefly she is an outstandingHost. Due to the heatwave we were unable to take advantange of the wonderful well appointed private tropical garden area.Thanks Christie for making our stay very special. See you the next time through!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

13 January 2022

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

Coming back

Loved it so much we have already booked a 2 week stay here for next year

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth M.

11 September 2025

Our VRBO experience was very disappointing. The air conditioning was broken, and we recieved no prior notification about it. The host new it was broken and hadnt even scheduled reparis.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy d.

16 March 2024

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

A week stay

Lovely place, very sunny. good bed, kitchen with everything we needed. Walkable to downtown-about 10 fast minutes. Shampoo/TP/paper towels etc supplied.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold D.

15 April 2023

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

Another lovely stay!

2nd stay at Christie’s bright and clean upstairs apartment! This is such a convenient location to walk and explore all of Sarasotas downtown restaurants. The new Bayrunner shuttle makes getting to Lido Beach for an early morning walk so easy too. Fun trip!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

16 October 2023

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

Just book this one! You've found best place!

What an awesome, cute, wonderful place! It's on the second floor with windows all around, so it's like being in one of those ranger stations! The property (as well as the ones surrounding) is beautiful, and relaxing. It's within walking distance to so many great restaurants, galleries, etc. We loved it and would recommend it to anyone who wants a great place to stay while in Sarasota!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carol K.

5 March 2025

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

Walkable Sarasota

Rental was not ready by 4p, had to sit outside for over half hour while being cleaned with our dog. It was clean with appropriate amenities when we were able to get in. Unit is second floor small space but well appointed/efficient. Outdoor space is lovely as described. Very walkable to great restaurants in town. Quiet, peaceful surroundings. Bed was comfortable. Great location to Sarasota and local beaches. Appreciated the beach chairs and washer/dryer. Enjoyed our time in Sarasota. Cute place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric Q.

6 May 2023

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

Charming, clean, and quiet

Great single bedroom apartment with beautiful, quiet backyard. Host was very friendly, professional, and helpful with local knowledge. Apartment was very clean. Furniture, linens, and appliances were great. We will be back. Great location too.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gillian aka Jill N.

4 October 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

I drove down from GA and when I passed Gainesville FL host called on my cellphone claiming the circuit breaker had gone out and the linens had not been washed and would not be ready by 4 PM. Luckily, I got there later. There were no bowls in the kitchen. There was no can opener in the kitchen. I had to request both.The place was cute but had a musty odor. The HVAC return was covered with dirt. What looked like a kitchen drawer was a fake drawer and when I tried to open it, it fell out and hit my foot. Because of my asthma, I had asked the host not to use Glade plug-ins or scented candles and she did comply. She also claimed she washed linens in fragrance free which I did not actually request. However, the place was musty and damp so it was not OK for me and I told her I would probably have to leave the next morning. She told me she was not responsible for my sensitivities so I said OK. She went downstairs and texted me a long somewhat threatening message concluding by telling me I had better not complain. I packed up at 4 AM and waited in my vehicle until daylight to drive off and check into the Courtyard Marriott later that day.I was down there on a doctor consult. I am so glad I was honest and stayed w VRBO as they have protected me from an unscrupulous host.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda D.

2 October 2025

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

Great place

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul R.

5 August 2025

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

Lovely 2nd floor oasis

Lots of sunshine and windows. Lovely local art in every room. Quiet and convenient location. Attentive and lovely host. Would come back in a heartbeat!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon P.

27 July 2025

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

Great location and nice apartment that was decorated nicely and well maintained. This unit is within walking distance to downtown Sarasota.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

13 June 2025

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

My host was exceptional! I travel frequently and have stayed in many hosted homes/apartments, but I have never had someone go above and beyond like this time! She even had extra food and snacks for me when my flight was delayed and did not arrive until after midnight. She checked on me regularly and was very patient! Apartment was extremely cute and has all the amenities you could need. 100% recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

2 June 2025

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

Incredibly Cute & Convenient

We checked in on the later side and Christie was very accommodating. We loved the unit, the backyard and the location was perfect for a conference we were attending. What a great escape in the heart of downtown Sarasota with wonderful decor and exceptional host communications!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025