Situated in the heart of the city, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 8 guests. Enjoy nearby activities like sailing, fishing, and mountain biking. The property is pet-friendly and offers access to a nearby golf course. Explore attractions such as Coconuts Family Entertainment Center and The Landings.
The Serene Retreat near Siesta Key and Downtown Sarasota
Our Casa Azul, with nordic boho-chic decor, is situated in Sarasota’s charming neighborhood of South Poinsettia Park. The home peaceful setting is a perfect place to relax. Siesta Village and Downtown Sarasota and all its restaurants, bars, and shops are just minutes away. Plus 3 beautiful beaches - including #1 rated Siesta Key Beach - are only a 8-min ride away! We love to entertain and to make ALL our guests feel at home.
Welcome to Casa Azul - a contemporary stay near beaches and downtown! Combined with its sister property Casa Macademia Getaway, both units make up Siesta Getaways and sleep up to 16 (8 in each property).
The Space
The property is in a great location with easy access to all of the wonderful amenities Sarasota has to offer. Our Getaway has a comfortable living room to relax and unwind, spacious bedrooms to sleep in, an outdoor patio with seating, and a BBQ for the nights you would like to eat in. The house is newly renovated with all new finishes, appliances, and furniture. Like to fish? Our house is less than a 3-min walk from the bay, and don`t worry about those beach towels, umbrella, cooler, and beach chairs...we`ve provided those items as well, to ensure your stay with us is as convenient as possible.
In order to provide an enhanced experience, we go above and beyond the industry standards for our cleanings. To ensure a safe and quality stay to you and your guests, we have permanently adopted CDC cleaning guidelines to comply with COVID-19. A quality control check is performed prior to your arrival.
Casa Azul Getaway can accommodate up to 8 guests with bedding configuration as follows:
Bedroom#1: King Bed (1) - Sleeps 2 Bedroom#2: Bunk Bed (King + Twin) (1) - Sleeps 3 Bedroom#3: Queen Bed (1) - Sleeps 2 Common Space: *Air Mattress (1) - Sleeps 1 (requires host approval)
After 6 guests for any additional guests, a $25/guest/ per night charge will apply as noted in the booking instructions.
Exclusive Amenities Include:
Coffee Maker (Regular, French Press, Keurig*) Outdoor Grill Outdoor Lounging Area Outdoor Dining Area Linens Provided Kitchen Essentials Provided Toaster Blender Dishwasher Iron and Ironing board Washer and Dryer Drying rack Hairdryer Beach towels Bath towels Comforter and Blankets Free Wi-fi Wall-Mounted Smart HDTVs (1 in each bedroom) Stainless Steel Appliances Dining Room (seats up to 8pp) Dog-Friendly with a Fee *1 dog up to 25lbs (host approval required) Central air 3 car driveway
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Guests are free to use the entire house, patio, and backyard for the duration of their stay.
Vacation Rental Certificate of Registration: VR24-00178
We’re happy to assist before, during, and after your stay via the booking platform’s messaging system. This property is locally managed by Siesta Getaways, with 24/7 support available for guest questions or concerns.
The Poinsettia Park neighborhood of Sarasota is a lovely place to visit. Quite and in a prime location to enjoy Sarasota`s beaches and entertainment.
No car, no problem! The cottage is a block away from multiple bus routes and a 10-min walk from Publix supermarket, Ricos Pizzeria, CVS, Einstein Bagels, and China Taste Restaurant.
FAQ: Q: Why is there a 7-night minimum? Local regulations require this property to be reserved for a minimum of seven (7) consecutive nights. As a certified vacation rental, we are required to comply with this regulation.
Q: How is the nightly rate set to reflect the 7 night minimum booking? Our nightly rate has been thoughtfully structured so the overall cost of a 7-night reservation remains comparable to a shorter getaway, rather than charging a traditional weekly rate.
Q:How can I better understand my booking and pricing? We’re happy to clarify details about this listing, including regulatory requirements and pricing, through the booking platform’s messaging system. This property is professionally managed by Siesta Getaways with focus on transparency and guest experience. FAMILY FRIENDLY PROPERTY: Children and infants are more than welcome, but each one must be specified on your reservation. Every person in your group must be included in the guest numbers. Just to clarify: an infant is a person, a baby is a person, a toddler is a person, and a child is a person.
GUEST ACKNOWLEDGES HOSTS RIGHTS: The host has the right to know who the primary guest is that’s checking into the host’s property. If the primary guest posts a profile picture of an avatar, a cartoon character, an animal, or anything other than a face shot, the host reserves the right to cancel the reservation without penalty at any time prior to check-in.
NO 3RD PARTY RESERVATIONS: No reservations are allowed for another party if you are not staying at the property yourself.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF GUESTS: Limit for occupancy as stated on property listing. FOR ADDITIONAL GUESTS, PLEASE INQUIRE. Capacity varies per property.
NON-REGISTERED GUESTS: No overnight visitors not listed on the reservation. You may inquire about overnight guests after your reservation, shall the number of guests be different than when you originally booked. Overnight guests staying without host permission, will incur $25 nightly rate charges for each additional guest per night. Additionally, a penalty fee of $500 for lack of notifying the host. Occupancy above property listed capacity, unless otherwise approved by the host, will incur a $1000 penalty fee.
PURPOSE AND AGE REQUIREMENTS: This rental property is for individual and family vacations and business-related stays only: The host gladly rents to families or responsible adults over the age of 25 years old. The host has a “No-Group” Policy, which includes but is not limited to the following: school, spring break, prom, graduation, sororities, fraternities, or wedding receptions.
SELF CHECK-IN: This is a self-check-in property. You will receive instructions by email and check-in instructions are posted online in the house manual. You certify that you are willing, able, and capable of self-check-in.
NO SMOKING/VAPING OR PARTIES ON THE PROPERTY.
PETS: Upon direct request inquiry and approval only. Pet cleaning fee $300 non-refundable applies. 1 (one) pet up to 25lbs only. Guest is responsible for his/her pet and any damages incurred cause by the pet will incur additional charges as required to repair and/or replace damages.
POOL SAFETY: Applicable for property with pool. All guests are free to use and enjoy the pool located on property. Guests are NOT PERMITTED to use glass cups or dish ware in or around the pool and backyard area. NO GLASS CUPS, BOTTLES (INCLUDES BEER BOTTLES, WINE BOTTLES, ETC), PLATES OF ANY KIND. In the event broken glass is found in or around the pool or backyard area, guests will be subjected to a $1000 fee for pool cleaning and refill and/or ground and furniture cleaning. Additionally, ALL guests are responsible for child safety while on premises. For safety prevention ensure that safety locks provided on exterior doors and fence doors are secured when not using the backyard.
HEATED POOL: Applicable for property with pool. Pool is heated to 84F from November 15th - April 15th. Pool heat is operational during the filter pump duration period - typically from 9am-7pm. Pool may be heated outside these calendar periods for an additional $200/week.
GUESTS RESIDING WITHIN 50 MILES: Locals must first inquire to stay before instant booking.
ADD-ON DAYS: Any length-of-stay discounts that may be offered are on a per booking basis. They do not accumulate and will not be applied to future bookings or add-on days.
GOOD FAITH: You agree that you are booking in good faith and you will not attempt to damage your host’s business, reputation, or retaliate in any way because you are unhappy with a ruling with respect to the house rules.
PARKING: Included with the property is driveway parking for 3 vehicles. There is no on-site vehicle maintenance or washing allowed except for emergency tire changing, emergency jump-starting, and towing.
QUIET HOURS: This host wants you to relax and enjoy your stay and also wants you to be mindful of not disrupting the neighbors. With that said, in accordance with the City of Sarasota’s noise ordinance we ask that you respect the quiet hours of 9 PM to 7 AM.
HOUSE CLEANING: Guests who are staying with us for more than 14 days will incur an additional $120 cleaning charge per week starting the second week of their stay.
Please follow the house rules, leave the items you found in the house there when you check out, and you will NOT have any additional fees. This host does NOT want to charge extra fees because they have a negative impact on the guest experience. They only exist to cover any loss or extra expense associated with a guest(s) stay.
EASILY AVOIDABLE Extra Fees: $1000 smoking/vaping fee - No Smoking/vaping property $1000 pet fee penalty for no notice to host (if you are found out to have a pet on-premise during your stay which was not authorized by the host, you will incur this charge) $25 per day for each overnight guest not listed on your reservation $500 penalty fee for lack of notifying the host about overnight guest(s) $1000 penalty fee for unapproved occupancy above property listed capacity, unless otherwise approved by the host. $50 TV remote replacement fee $75 ceiling fan remote replacement fee (where applicable) $150 late checkout that has not been authorized $100 charge for each lost/broken beach chair and/or beach umbrella $30 charge for each lost beach towel $125 charge for unwashed dishes $125 charge for damaged fishing rods $250 charge for damages beach wagon
If a violation of the rules leads to refunding the next guest, you are responsible to reimburse those costs.
Check-Out is 10 AM
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FAMILY FRIENDLY PROPERTY: Children and infants are more than welcome, but each one must be specified on your reservation.
Important information
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Property # 2153853vb
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Sarasota
Located in Sarasota, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. 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 Siesta Key Beach and Crescent Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Robarts Sports ARENA, or consider a night out at Sarasota Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 17 min drive - 11.9 km
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 18 min drive - 10.7 km
Mall at University Town Center - 23 min drive - 17.3 km
Getting around
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Walt's Fish Market - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 14 min walk
CinéBistro - 12 min walk
Einstein Bros. Bagels - 13 min walk
Sonny's BBQ - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Serene Retreat near Siesta Key and Downtown Sarasota pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Serene Retreat near Siesta Key and Downtown Sarasota?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Serene Retreat near Siesta Key and Downtown Sarasota?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Serene Retreat near Siesta Key and Downtown Sarasota?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Serene Retreat near Siesta Key and Downtown Sarasota located?
Located in the heart of Sarasota, this golf holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Shell Beach and The Landings. Irma Beach and Sarasota Art Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
About the host
Hosted by Reni Papalexiou
I’m easy going, I enjoy visiting new locations and meeting new people, and LOVE hosting and offering all my guests a wonderful experience.
Why they chose this property
Our home is only 8-min away from Siesta Key Beach and Village and 8-min away from downtown Sarasota. It's a great location with easy access to all of the wonderful amenities Sarasota has to over. The home has a comfortable living room to relax and unwind, spacious bedrooms to sleep, an outdoor patio with seating, a BBQ for the nights you would like to eat in. Our house is less than a 3-min walk from the bay, and don't worry about those beach towels, coolers, and beach chairs...we've provided those items as well, to ensure your stay with us is as comfortable as possible.
What makes this property unique
Easy access to Sarasota beaches, entertainment, restaurants, and bars.
Languages:
English, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests