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Downtown Escape! All new! Cute Villa in Sarasota!

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Living area
Room
Bathroom
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarasota Opera House
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina Jack
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Downtown Escape! All new! Cute Villa in Sarasota!

Summary:
Wow! Perfect for 2 or 3 people who like their own space & all the comforts of home away from home.
Completely remodeled in 2023. Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located attached villa in Laurel Park, downtown Sarasota.
- 70” smart TV
- Full granite kitchen
- King bed
- Foldaway single/twin bed on wheels (in closet)
- Private screened lanai
- Private washer & dryer
- Free onsite parking
Enjoy being able to WALK downtown: shops, restaurants, smoothie bars, wine bars, yoga, cafe, etc

The Space:
This cute attached villa is welcoming and cute. There are 4 steps up onto the front porch, then it’s all at one level.
Free onsite parking right outside your door and completely updated in 2023.. There is new tile floor throughout and fresh paint. New furniture. Shiplap accent walls. Private screened lanai with your own washer & dryer out back too.

Guest Access:
Front porch. Entire villa in Laurel Park Villas in downtown Sarasota, and back screened lanai patio is all yours!

Sleeping arrangements:

Bedroom: 1 king bed

The closet has a fold up, rollaway single bed for 1 additional person- it can be seen set up in the living room in the photos. Plenty of space to leave it set up during your stay, but we keep it stored away in a closet in the villa.

The Neighborhood:
Laurel Park offers it’s own park just 3 blocks away, with a beautiful pergola and children’s playground. As well as a free kayak launch/ramp about 2 blocks away. Eclectic, stylish and in the heart of downtown Sarasota.
You’re just:
1 block away from restaurants.
3 blocks from Selby Gardens & Sarasota bayfront.
0.5 miles to Main St, downtown Sarasota.
3.5 miles away from Siesta Key, which offers America’s #1 beach, great restaurants and nightlife!
4 miles from Lido Beach & St Armand’s Circle.
6 miles from SRQ airport.
Just 2 blocks away is the playground and community park. This park has a beautiful gazebo and a newly designed playground for you to enjoy! Many children’s toys can be found there and played with. Please leave them behind for the next child.
Drinking fountain and shade cover with benches is available for your enjoyment too.
Less than half a mile away there is so much to see & do!
- Fresh Start Cafe
- Marie Selby Gardens
- Tamiami Tap pub
- PF Changs
- Project Coffee
- Pineapple Yoga
- L spa & boutique
- Owen’s Fish Camp
- Juice Bar & more…..

Getting Around:
Walk
Rent bikes
Hop on the Free Trolley “Bay Runner”
Rent electric scooters
Uber
Lyft
Drive

Other Things to Note:
This is a small group of Villas in Laurel Park on a dead end street. Fantastic downtown location with lots to do within walking distance. A copy of your ID will be required prior to check in.

Interaction with Guests:
I do not live onsite but am available by phone or text during business hours.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside villa. No pets. Guest to provide a copy of their ID & email address to host upon making reservation.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2959708vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sarasota

Central Sarasota, a neighbourhood in Sarasota, is home to this holiday home. 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. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Payne Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sarasota Opera House - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Marina Jack - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Green Orchid - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Main Bar Sandwich Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Escape! All new! Cute Villa in Sarasota! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Escape! All new! Cute Villa in Sarasota!?

As of 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Escape! All new! Cute Villa in Sarasota! on 18 September 2026 start from NZ$589, 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 Downtown Escape! All new! Cute Villa in Sarasota!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Escape! All new! Cute Villa in Sarasota!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Escape! All new! Cute Villa in Sarasota! located?

Located in Central Sarasota, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Payne Park and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Regal Hollywood - Sarasota and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very roomy, close to the beach, we loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paola C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good, close everything, quiet area
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie W.

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

Clean, quaint and great location!

Walking distance to downtown, cute neighborhood and the place was spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie R.

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

Great location

Wonderful location and comfortable house. We will return
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheree S.

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

Great stay! Thank you!

The property is so nice, clean and welcoming. The location is wonderful and walking distance to many things!! Thank you for welcoming us!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

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

Great bungalow

Super clean and tastefully equipped. Short walk to downtown and bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd J.

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

Xmas break

Place was excellent, just as described. And Lisa was great to work with. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Our month stay

Check in was easy. Location was great for us- close to downtown. Had an issue with poor water pressure and was addressed promptly. Kitchen does need more supplies for those who stay as long as we did.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana O.

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

Very nice and comfortable

The property was very well kept, clean and comfortable. It was very quiet and peaceful. The main reason to come to Sarasota for a first visit was to see our granddaughter. She is going to college at Ringling College of Art and Design. We walked to most of the places we wanted to see when she was in class which was a joy to us. Thank you Lisa for the communication with us too!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brent T.

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

Great location

The location of this home really helped. I loved how close we were to the heart of the city and access to all other areas we were interested to visit. Could not ask for a better location. The home itself still needs some attention. It's a bit run down looking on the exterior and the screened in porch is a bit weathered. The inside was clean and the bed was relatively comfortable. The kitchen was functional but could use some niceties. One note, there is no dishwasher if you plan on cooking.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

irene c.

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

Peaceful Laurel Park Location

This home is located in a very quiet and walking area of Laurel Park. Easy walking access to downtown Sarasota restaurants and shops. The interior layout is perfect for a couple (does have a roll away bed for a third person/child, but might be a bit tight and would have to place the bed in the living area. The exterior of the home does need some attention. There is a nice front porch to sit and back screened area which also has a washer and dryer. The back screened porch doesn't have much of a view but at least a place to sit and relax.Should you need anything during your stay, the Property Manager was very pleasant, accommodating and prompt to help.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not Recommended

The building is poorly maintained. Plumbing problems during our 6 day stay. Window box air conditioning was loud. Water condensation from the a/c flowed all over the back lanai rug. The “lania” back porch had a view of the multiple trash cans.The towels were in poor condition.The host did rectify the plumbing issue however it was inconvenient during our stay.Weather was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan F.

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

Visiting relatives

We're an older couple visiting family, and are very familiar with Sarasota. There was a cold snap (Jan) during our stay.Upside: The location was charming, right in the heart of downtown, the decor was fresh and attractive, the bed was very comfortable, and everything was spotlessly clean. The heating system worked fine on the cold nights we were there.Downside: the kitchen could have used a just few more welcoming amenities, like some sugar packets and a small bottle of water for the coffee. We wanted to wash a small load of clothes before leaving, but the washer wouldn't fill properly, even for a water-conserving model.I would say a good value for the amount we paid, just needs a few tweaks. We'd enjoyed our stay and would rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrica M.

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

QUICK VIST FOR NEPHEWS WEDDING

The place was great and the neighborhood quiet. Our only problem was the washing machine which was indeed broken. When I was communication with the property manager they were so nonchalant about the probem. I know it was 7 am in the morning but we really needed the spin cycle to work to get the clothes dry. They wanted me to U-tube the issue and fix it myself. We ended up ringing the clothes out before drying them. It was just an unfortunate dilemma but we got through it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 November 2024
Thank you for letting us know the washing machine had broken. It has been replaced with a brand new one now.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brady d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ada L.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lisa

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I am originally from England, but moved to Sarasota 20 years ago. Seeking sunshine and a warmer climate. I just love it here!

Why they chose this property

Laurel Park is a quiet community, with a historical flair, located in the heart of downtown Sarasota. Peaceful yet so close to all the action!

What makes this property unique

I appreciate the peace and quiet at my villa. I hope you will too!
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