8/10 Good
Andrea A.
10 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice, but noisy
Andrea A.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches
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Reviews
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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
Dining area
About this property
August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches
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 onsite restaurant, coffee and tea shop, craft beer and wine bar, and an upscale restaurant open for dinner 7 days a week. 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
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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
This is an upstairs 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 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 recommended 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. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are also worth visiting. 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
9.0
Wonderful
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Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
8.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Elaine M.
27 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden gem!
Elaine M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pegie D.
8 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sarasota
Pegie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Paula t.
8 February 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This place is a gem!
Paula t.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jim R., Miami, FL
28 February 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend Getaway!
Jim R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Charles E.
21 February 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice Stay
Charles E.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stefanie S.
1 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy stay
Stefanie S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kalie M.
9 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Convenient
Kalie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
8/10 Good
cecelia d.
21 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and noisy
cecelia d.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Carolina R.
7 December 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay great crowd
Carolina R.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Ann P.
9 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For travelers who love historical lodgings
Ann P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
2/10 Terrible
Robert L.
17 March 2019
D
Robert L.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
8/10 Good
Robert T.
23 March 2018
Nice Stay and Location
Robert T.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Tracey N.
5 February 2018
Charming setting
Tracey N.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
About the host
Hosted by Jessica Simmons
Jessica Simmons bought the property in late 2016 and opened in early 2017.
Why they chose this property
This property affords our guests to stay in a true piece of Sarasota (Ringling) history. These iconic buildings (there are three of them) add so much to the Sarasota cultural landscape and we are pleased to share them and their rich histories with you.
What makes this property unique
The Reserve Retreat has many enjoyable facets: restaurant for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, beer/wine bar, coffee shop, small book store, and music venue.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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