Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting!

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Sarasota, FL

Ed Smith Stadium3 min drive
Nathan Benderson Park6 min drive
Sarasota Memorial Hospital8 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Rustic, romantic and full of personality, this period cottage has all the allure and character of long-ago Florida overflowing with new, modern, comfy amenities.

The flowers are in bloom! Make yourself at home in this cozy, quaint, 1920's Old Florida Guest House. Nestled under a canopy of ivy-covered oaks, pines and everyone's favorite Florida palms. This captivating cottage is your woodsy home base for all your Sarasota adventures!

This lovely little cottage is very private & isolated. The cottage is located on a secluded GATED property offering you total security, privacy and exclusivity.

Fully equipped kitchen with brand new cabinetry and counters, full-size appliances, a full compliment of cookware, dishes, utensils and supplies. Coffee & Tea makers for your morning pick-me-up are at the ready.

Whether grabbing a quick bite before heading off on your day on the water or in the museums, or gathering for a quiet evening meal at home, your kitchen essentials are all here!

Bathroom feature a spa-like walk-in shower, high-end fixtures & features, in soothing & peaceful blues and grays to complete your cottage experience.

Charming private & cozy backyard with ground-level deck, dining/seating & BBQ grill with direct access from cottage through a full-lite glass door which brings the sunlight and greenery practically inside. Enjoy the warm Florida days or star-filled evenings on your secluded deck.

For the business traveler, light packer, or long-term visitor, you can be assured all the necessities are at your disposal. Luxurious towels, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, computer desk, wi-fi, loads of closet space and access to full-size washer & dryer.

The bedroom welcomes you to its Queen size memory foam mattress and the living room offers a gorgeous Queen size sofa bed.

The Cottage has beach chairs, beach umbrellas and even insulated beach cups all for your use and convenience.

Cable TV, Internet, WiFi & 43" TV to keep you connected and entertained.

Free Cable TV, NETFLIX, Amazon Prime Video included!

Electrolux Washer & Dryer set available for your use.

Property manager

Nigel Allistair

Premier Host

Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Sarasota

Located in Sarasota, this guesthouse is in the city centre. Mall at University Town Center and St. Armands Circle are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nathan Benderson Park and Lido Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ed Smith Stadium or LECOM Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

Ed Smith Stadium - 3 min drive
Nathan Benderson Park - 6 min drive
Sarasota Jungle Gardens - 7 min drive
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 8 min drive
Mall at University Town Center - 9 min drive

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

Reyna's Taqueria - 4 min drive
Hob Nob 57 Tavern - 2 min drive
The Public House - 4 min drive
Rendezvous Lounge - 2 min drive
Star Thai & Sushi - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting! located?

Located in Desoto Lakes, this guesthouse is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sarasota Commons Shopping Center, Ed Smith Stadium and Bobby Jones Golf Complex. Ringling College of Art and Design is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Roger I., Minneapolis Minnesota

29 February 2024

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

Cottage on Gocio Road

We spent an entire month at Nigel and Simone‘s cottage. it was simply wonderful, an experience we will treasure for the rest of our lives. The cottage is cozy, comfortable, clean, and completely welcoming. The term “premier host” is sometimes used a bit too casually. Nigel and Simone are simply the best hosts we have encountered in our extensive travels. There were a few very minor issues that needed attention, mostly because we’re not so great at handling new equipment. But Nigel was always responsive very quickly to our requests and took care of everything immediately. One of the best aspects of this rental is the extensive amount of equipment that is available; beach, chairs, camping chairs, blankets, umbrella, everything you need for the beach and enough for at least four people. We had some family come down, and we never had to worry about having enough equipment; one camping chair, broke, and within a day Nigel presented us with two brand new chairs. Where do you get that kind of service? The location is convenient to downtown Sarasota, the beach, Selby gardens, the airport, and every kind of shopping imaginable.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

15 August 2023

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

My second stay ...

... was shorter than the first but just as comfortable. I will return.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

11 August 2023

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

So relaxing

Everything was as described online. Clean, comfortable and conducive to a lovely stay. I will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie S.

25 June 2023

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

Cozy Sarasota Cottage

The cottage was a nice home away from home. We really enjoyed our stay and all the amenities. The kitchen area was perfect and stocked with all the necessary utensils and cookware. The bed was super comfy and the back porch was great to enjoy morning coffee. Nigel was super fast to respond to any inquiries we had. It is a little slice of heaven. We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy K.

3 June 2023

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

Cute cottage

This is an older cottage and does show its age in some areas. The bathroom is newer and the shower is very nice. The private outdoor area was nice. It only has a 1 room wall air conditioner and runs all the time to keep the place cool. There is a ceiling fan in the bedroom which does help. The queen bed in the bedroom is actually a futon, but has a nice mattress on it. The surface is clean, but could use a deep, steam clean and caulk and paint. Overall, it was an okay place.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nigel Allistair

Hello! We're Nigel & Simone and we'd like to welcome you to Sunny Sarasota!
We live just outside of Downtown in a charming little Old Florida cottage dating from 1916 on 1/3 of an acre, covered by the greenest of greenery, guarded by giant oaks and flowering shrubbery.

We're on our next chapter in life after seeing our grown children off into life and we're looking forward to sharing a small bit of this adventure with you!

We work locally in design and own a local cafe in Payne Park, Downtown Sarasota. Come visit!

We love to travel, read, work around our little cottage and explore the established and new sights & adventures of the Sarasota / Tampa area.