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Tiny Cottage w/ private courtyard steps from Historic Downtown Sanford

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Living area
Living area
Outdoor dining
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sanford, FL
  • Place, Historic Downtown Sanford
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanford Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Johns Rivership
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Tiny Cottage w/ private courtyard steps from Historic Downtown Sanford

This tiny, cozy cottage has all you will need for a weekend getaway to beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford, but it will also be a comfortable place for a longer stay. Enjoy a double bed with a high end mattress as well as a desk and comfortable office chair ideal for remote work. The living room has a double bed sized IKEA sofa bed for extra sleeping accommodations, but keep in mind, the cottage is small so 4 adults in the space might feel a bit tight. Enjoy high speed Internet as well as a 42 inch smart TV (incl. Netflix). The cottage is fully fenced w/ a private outdoor courtyard (table, chairs + umbrella).
From the cottage you are only 2 blocks away from everything historic downtown has to offer. The walk to popular downtown with all its eateries, breweries, shops and bars is idyllic with beautiful historic homes and majestic oak trees. The lakefront and Riverwalk are also in walking or biking distance. You will love the unique urban lifestyle this cottage provides!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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, service animals permitted
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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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sanford

Sanford is home to this holiday home. DeBary Hall Historic Site and Thursby House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Johns Rivership and Mayfair Country Club. 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.
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Map
Sanford, FL

What's nearby

  • Historic Downtown Sanford - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sanford Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Monroe - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. Johns Rivership - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Sanford Station - 11 min drive
  • DeBary Station - 11 min drive
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Station Bar & Grub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Yardery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Alley - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The West End Trading Company - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny Cottage w/ private courtyard steps from Historic Downtown Sanford pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tiny Cottage w/ private courtyard steps from Historic Downtown Sanford?

As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tiny Cottage w/ private courtyard steps from Historic Downtown Sanford on 16 May 2026 start from NZ$181, 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 Tiny Cottage w/ private courtyard steps from Historic Downtown Sanford?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tiny Cottage w/ private courtyard steps from Historic Downtown Sanford?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny Cottage w/ private courtyard steps from Historic Downtown Sanford?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tiny Cottage w/ private courtyard steps from Historic Downtown Sanford located?

Situated in Sanford, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Historic Downtown Sanford, Art Affair Gallery and Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center. Jeanine Taylor Folk Art and Sanford Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

matt d.

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

Awesome little house right in downtown.

Property was nice and clean. Few minute walk to downtown and all of the restaurants. Perfect for a small group or family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Tiny cottage

We had a nice stay at the tiny cottage which was walking distance to downtown Sanford. Comfortable and the hosts were very attentive to any requests we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mallory D.

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

Would stay again

This cute cottage was the perfect place to stay for the weekend when attending a wedding at a nearby venue. It was clean, comfortable, and offered the perfect amount of space for 2 adults. Check in was easy and the hosts were kind and communicative. If I’m ever back in the area, I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor C.

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

Great

Was a cute place near downtown!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Great Host

Claudia & Jose were wonderful host! They were great at communication and very clear on checking and checkout! Also Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon O.

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

Great hosts!

These hosts are superior when comparing to others we have stayed with. We stay many times with VRBO and have never had a better experience with people than this. Thank you for your kindness and graciousness!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Tiny cottage

Everything was just as described. Claudia was accommodating and clear on instructions for house. Very close to downtown Sanford which is quant and eclectic. Perfect for a quiet weekend getaway. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Sanford

They did an amazing job with the small space. It felt very comfortable. Decorated very nicely. Very clean. Had water in the fridge coffee and candy out. Very private with nice sitting area. I d definitely recommend this place.and so close to Downtown. We could walk everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dave F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

NO FLUSH - Don't stay here.

If we were staying longer we would have complained while we were there. We only had 2 nights and didn't want to waste our time with this issue and totally ruin our stay. They have a cute little sign in the bathroom about what not to flush. Jokes on us, because you literally can't flush the toilet water, let alone the things on their sign. They clearly knew they had plumbing issues with the sign in the bathroom. We had to plunge the toilet every time it was used. We resorted to using bathrooms in local businesses while we were there. Any VRBO should have properly working toilet in it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2023
The toilet does flush! Very disappointed to read this review! You chose public restrooms rather than addressing the issue with the host? I really don’t get it! You informed us about this issue AFTER you checked out. We literally were not given the chance to make this right. As soon as you left, we called our plumber and the toilet was fixed within an hour. This is how easy it would have been, had you chosen to communicate! We have had back to back bookings at our cottage since you left (almost 2 weeks ago), just like we did for months before your visit, and zero complaints. We ask our guests several times before and during check-in to please let us know immediately if they need help with anything (we also mention that we live just a block away). Wouldn’t you think this qualifies as a situation where a guest should reach out to the host? We work very hard on making sure that our place is in top condition and our guests have an amazing time and come back. That is why we maintain a Premier Host status and our reviews are a 5 star rating average. I agree with you, a toilet in a vacation rental should work, and I am sorry that you were not enjoying your stay due to this issue. Plumbing issues can happen anytime, not just in historic homes. We use the signage in the bathroom at any of the homes we manage, old and new, and it is really common sense to follow what it says, it definitely isn’t meant as a joke. So in summary, you communicated two times during your short stay. The first time when you requested an early check-in which we granted promptly and the second time after you had left when you casually (!) mentioned that the toilet wasn’t flushing. And now you’re bashing us here with a 1 star review. Sorry, but this feels like a betrayal. I could understand if we received a 1 star review from a guest who contacted us and then wasn’t helped. I am not sure how VRBO handles reviews like yours but this is obviously not fair, and it is very clear to see.

About the host

Hosted by Claudia Mundlos

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Hi there, we are Jose and Claudia and we look forward to hosting you and your family! We moved to Sanford in 2004 and fell in love with the historic district right away! We have two boys who love playing soccer, horseback riding - and being silly ;) Jose and I love to support local so you will often find us out and about! We love our little town of Sanford with all its unique businesses, cultural offerings, and popular events. One of our favorite events is Sanford Porchfest in February.
We just finished building a home about a block away from this one, so we know this neighborhood inside out! We feel at home here, even though both Jose and I moved here from far away: Germany (Claudia) and Colombia (Jose). We enjoy traveling so we understand how important it is for guests to find a place that will make them feel at home. That's what we attempted when creating this very space! We selected only the best quality (mattresses, linens, furniture, etc.) and created a cozy inside and outside area where you can enjoy spending time with each other, or just relax and soak in the surroundings!

Why they chose this property

This home is located in popular Historic Downtown Sanford, just on the edge of the residential historic district with its beautiful historic homes and surrounded by beautiful majestic trees. From here you are only a couple of walking minutes away from bars, breweries, restaurants and shops! The Sanford Marina and Riverwalk are also within close reach. There is so much to explore here and you can do it all right from your doorstep!

What makes this property unique

At this place you are right in the middle of everything and won't need a car at all while visiting Downtown Sanford. 5mins from Sun rail 10mins from Sanford International Airport 25min to Downtown Orlando 30mins to Orlando International Airport 30mins Universal studios & Island Adventures 45min to Daytona / New Smyrna Beaches 45mins to Disney 50min to Kennedy Space Center/Cocoa Beaches

Languages:

German, Spanish
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