Premier location, steps away from historic downtown and one of the oldest houses in Sanford! • 2 Queen Beds, upstairs (you’ll need to walk up one flight of stairs) • We’ve tried to create the most modern design we could imagine while incorporating the original fireplace and taking advantage of the dramatically vaulted ceilings and original beams which date back to 1894 • Our goal is to exceed your expectations, provide a comfortable feeling like you are at home
History of the Home This home was built in 1894 and is one of the oldest houses in Sanford. In fact, Sanford is one of the oldest towns in Florida going back to the 1870’s. 212 West 4th is not only one of the oldest homes in Sanford but was also built and lived in by one of the most renowned and famous Sanford residents; W.J. Hill. In fact, he built it for his wife Alice and it stayed in the family until the mid 1920’s. Hill was one of the first merchants in Sanford and operated a Hardware store and lumber yard. The remnants of the lumber yard are directly behind this home (long metal yellow building) and what’s left of the hardware store is on the corner of Oak and 3rd and still bears the Hill Hardware original signage. If you’re interested to learn more about Sanford, the Hill Family or the lineage of who’s lived in this home, plan a visit with us and stay in this historic home!
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About the area
Sanford
Sanford is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wekiwa Springs State Park and Blue Spring State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium or Lake Mary Tennis Center.
HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Sanford Station - 4 min drive
DeBary Station - 10 min drive
Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 6 min walk
Subway - 6 min walk
Tuffy's Bottle Shop & Lounge - 3 min walk
Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe - 7 min walk
Buster's Bistro - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Contemporary pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Contemporary?
As of 8 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Contemporary on 17 July 2026 start from NZ$247, 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.
How much is parking at The Contemporary?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Contemporary?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Contemporary?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Contemporary located?
Situated in Sanford, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of The Princess Theater, Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center and Lochwood Academy for the Performing Arts. Historic Downtown Sanford and Jeanine Taylor Folk Art are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
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This was an amazing place for my husband and I to stay in the historic town of Sanford. We loved how close the historic town but also how close the downtown area was. The hospitality was amazing and the hosts were very responsive when I had questions or requests. I will stay again and would highly recommend!
We had a wonderful experience at this property!!! It was super clean, super convenient to walk to downtown Sanford, the owner was super easy to communicate with and very fast to respond and was very accommodating!! We loved it so much that we didn’t want to leave!!! The price was also awesome!!! We are looking forward to not only renting this space again but also bringing friends and renting other units at the same time!! Fabulous place!!
Kelly C.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
About the host
Hosted by Eliana Roy
Eliana and Anthony and our family business Sanford Short Term, are excited to share all that Sanford has to offer with our guests. We fell in love with Sanford shortly before Covid in 2019 and haven’t left since. We love rehabbing old and historic real estate, family time, traveling and running multiple businesses. Hablamos español
What makes this property unique
Sanford is a golf cart friendly town and is a blast to explore like a local. Ask about availability of our golf cart. We rent the golf cart pictured below for $150/per day.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests