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Awesome stay in a gated community, golf course, view on a very quiet preserve

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Paradise for golfers and beach lovers
University Park Country Club - 27 holes - #1 in South Florida
Club house at University Park Country Club
Salon on the pool
Salon

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bradenton, FL
  • Place, University Park Country Club
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mall at University Town Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Awesome stay in a gated community, golf course, view on a very quiet preserve

A HOME, NOT ONLY A HOUSE
Luxury Villa with 4 bedrooms (8 persons maximum), 3 Baths 2 cars garage.
Located inside University Park Country Club, gated Community in a breathtaking preserve area.
Private large caged heated pool, villa 2700 sqf, coastal furniture, wonderful light, sunset on the pool and everything you need to enjoy your vacation in Sarasota with your family or friends.

Home : costal furniture, all appliances in the kitchen and laundry, large windows, bright light everywhere, private pool, 3 bikes, cooler and chairs for the beach or picnic, quiet neighborhood
University Park Country Club : 27-hole championship golf course, the #1 Golf Course in Southwest Florida!
11 lighted har-tru tennis courts, Fitness Center, The Park Grille & Café, an award-winning dining and banquet destination
Other golf courses : more than 40 golf courses around
Beaches : Lido Key (20 mn), Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Anna Maria, Casey Key... True paradise for seaside and beach lovers. Sunsets are gorgeous

Shopping and restaurants at University Town Center (10 mn) and downtown Sarasota (20 mn), Bradenton, Venice... Huge Factory Outlet in Ellenton
Easy access to Interstate 75 (10 mn), Sarasota Airport (10 mn), Tampa International Airport (45 mn), Orlando, Ft Myers, Naples and the World class beaches of Sarasota

Large choice of activities : golf, beaches, boat rental (20 mn) bikes, walk, ride, rowing, Ringling Museum (10 mn), Mote Marine Aquarium (20 mn), theaters, opera and entertainment (15 mn), library (15 mn), farmers markets (10 mn), shopping,...

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Child fence pad at your disposal
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
$250 /pet (max 70 pounds). Pet must be registered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renters must respect University Park Country Club policy & accept to fill requested documents: information about persons living in the house/visiting
Parties are not allowed

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3959663
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 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

Bradenton

Located in Bradenton, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near theme parks. 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 Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ed Smith Stadium or LECOM Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • University Park Country Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mall at University Town Center - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 31 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Lido Beach - 32 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 35 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Linger Lodge Restaurant & Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tijuana Flats - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Awesome stay in a gated community, golf course, view on a very quiet preserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Awesome stay in a gated community, golf course, view on a very quiet preserve pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Awesome stay in a gated community, golf course, view on a very quiet preserve?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Awesome stay in a gated community, golf course, view on a very quiet preserve located?

Situated in Bradenton, this golf holiday home is steps from University Park Country Club and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Mall at University Town Center. Nathan Benderson Park and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Karen G.

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

Very nice property

This property is in a great location and is a lovely property.
Stayed 36 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

great house

We stayed here last year and it is a great house. The owners Sylviane and Alain are lovely and easy to deal with
Stayed 36 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 February 2024
Thanks a lot Karen, it was a pleasure to receive you, your family and your tow dogs. See you next year
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

This is a great property
Stayed 33 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2023
Thanks a lot for your review and your confidence. We will receive you with pleasure next season . Safe travel home Regards
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dale G.

Beautiful house. Great neighborhood. Very accessible to Sarasota. Very enjoyable stay.

See Above
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks a lot Dale and David, it was a pleasure to receive you and your lovely dogs with such a nice education and behavior. We'll meet us next year at the same place, so good. Sylviane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Loved University Park and this home.

Beautiful home and has everything to make it feel like it’s your own home!
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2020
Thanks for your nice review Linda
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Fantastic property

The house is beautiful with a great pool. So spacious and comfortable, Very well equipped with everything you could need. University park is immaculate and very quiet with a great golf course. Lot's to do in the local area, everybody very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hi David Thank you for choosing our property for your stay in Sarasota. We are pleased that you enjoyed the club and our house and your glowing comments touch us. Our house will always be open for you Have a nice end of summer Warm regards Sylviane and Alain
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dottie M.

The perfect Sarasota vacation property

This lovely home in University Park is in the best location in Sarasota for dining, sightseeing, theatre, shopping etc. The home is furnished and decorated beautifully, not as a rental but as a comfortable home away from home, with all the amenities one could want. We would recommend it highly.
Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks a lot Dottie for your nice review. Thanks for your confidence too. Receiving you was a pleasure and I’m very glad you enjoyed your stay at home Come back soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Fabulous house and location

The house, the location and the pool we’re beyond our expectations. Everything was perfect we had the most relaxing month with my daughters and granddaughters. I can’t speak highly enough for the amenities and preparation.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 March 2021
Thank you so much David for your review. So happy you had such a nice time with us. Sylviane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

denise h.

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

The best stay yet!!!!

The best Vrbo experience yet! The house was perfect! Even better in person! The home owner was such a delight, very easy to work with! The manager was johnny on the spot, and very accommodating! We loved the neighborhood so much we purchased a home in the same neighborhood! Would definitely stay with them again!
Stayed 37 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2020
Thanks a lot for your review. I'm really happy your experience was so good that you will now be our neighbour. Welcome again in our UPCC community. Enjoy Sarasota
Archival

8/10 Good

Kristin B.

Great location for a family trip!

We had a great trip with family! Everything was well put together and welcoming. From early morning swims to grilling out to riding bikes in the neighborhood - we enjoyed everything this house had to offer. The pool was a constant source of entertainment for the kids and the adults enjoyed the comfy seating around the pool. The master bedroom and bath are huge and definitely provided a great quiet side of the house. Having grown up in Sarasota- this was the first time we had to rent a place 'at home', but we hope to make this our 'home' for a week or two next summer too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks a lot Kristin for your review. Very happy to see that the property was part of the success of your vacation in Sarasota We will be very glad to receive you again to have great time with family and kids Sylviane and Alain
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

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

Two retired couples sharing home

This home was lovely! Well maintained and stocked with all we needed. The outdoor area, pool and gas grill were a bonus. Enjoyed immensely. The bedroom set up of opposite sides of house worked perfectly for two separate family units! Communication between owners/manager was fast and appreciated! Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

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

Excellent property and host!

Great property! Wonderful neighborhood!
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2023
Thanks a lot for your confidence
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blair K.

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

Nothing less than spectacular —everything about the experience was terrific

A plus plus — the owners we great to deal with and their local property manager was terrific. I had trouble getting the heat on in the hot tub the first day and he was extremely responsive — and got it working within 10 minutes. In short, anyone would be extremely fortunate to get an opportunity to rent this property!!
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2023
Thank you for your confidence
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

One of the best rental properties in Florida

The property was much better than even the pictures on VRBO. The owner and the manager could not have been any better. They were very attentive and their priority was to make our stay there the very best it could be. One small problem was handled immediately. The bikes and beach supplies were an added bonus. Our grandchildren visited us for a week during the two months we were there, and even though we had all kinds of plans for them for the week, they did not want to leave the beautiful pool and home. We have rented on the beach in the past, but after being in this home and in University Park we will be doing differently from now on. Sylviane was a pleasure to work with and hope to be able to return to this property in the future.
Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2020
Thanks a lot Bob for you lovely review. It was a pleasure for us to receive you and your family. Of course you are welcome for another stay home. We'll keep in touch.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen O.

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

Delightful

This home lived up to all the pictures. It was fully equipped with all the needs. The owner was wonderful to work with. She is very reachable and responds immediately when you have any questions. The manager is also very kind and helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you Maureen for your review. It was a pleasure to receive you and your two nice dogs. We are happy to have been able to participate in the success of your stay in Sarasota. You are always welcome.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole B.

Great location, very comfortable community very welcoming

This is a great property in a great location. The abundance of green space in the community is amazing and the house is very well equipped
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks a lot Carole for your review. It was a pleasure to receive you as a guest and you and your family/friends are welcome if you decide to come back. We'll keep in touch if you need more information Have a happy and nice year 2019 Warm regards Sylviane and Alain
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ulrike F.

Gepflegtes, gemütliches und ansprechendes Ferienhaus, in dem man sich wohlfühlen kann.

Haus sehr gepflegt, Bäder bei dem Zimmern ( ausser Mastersuite) leider viel zu klein. Was nicht in Ordnung ist, die die Kamera bei Pool, die ständig aktiv ist.
Stayed 26 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Golf et plage - 2 semaines idéales en famille

Super séjour en famille à Sarasota, en grande partie réussi grâce à cette jolie maison située dans le parc de University Park Country Club et à la gentillesse et la prévenance de nos hôtes. La conception de la maison nous a permis de nous reposer au calme avec le chant des oiseaux pour nous réveiller. Les enfants avaient chacun une jolie chambre et leur propre salle de bains. Quant à l'espace piscine, très bien conçu et joliment décoré, il nous a permis de prendre tous nos repas et cocktails à l'extérieur et de nous relaxer dans un salon et des fauteuils très confortables. L'intérieur de la maison est superbe, avec une décoration tres "floridienne". Rien ne manquait à la cuisine, pas plus que dans les chambres et salles de bains. Nos hôtes avaient aussi prévu les bicyclettes, les jeux piscine et tout ce qu'il faut pour passer de bons moments à la plage. Tous les centres d'intérêt sont à 5 / 20 mn. Les golfeurs ont beaucoup apprécié ce magnifique parcours de 27 trous, parfaitement entretenu et avec tous les services proposés. Nous sommes repartis avec d'excellents souvenirs et l'espoir de pouvoir vite revenir bientot
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Merci pour vos commentaires. Nous sommes heureux que votre famille ait pu passer de belles vacances dans notre maison. Revenez quand vous voulez, vous serez les bienvenus
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tamera S.

AMAZING VACATION

The pictures of this house do not do it justice, we were so impressed when we arrived. The home is not only clean but beautifully decorated as well. Our children loved the beautiful pool and enjoyed swimming in it daily. The layout of the house was very nice and spacious and the master suite was just amazing. The home is located in a very nice gated community, the community itself was just as beautiful as the home, everything is well kept and the landscaping is absolutely beautiful. The house is located very close to a new beautiful mall and plenty of other shops and restaurants, as well as the many beautiful beaches there that were only 15-20 mins away. The homeowner was amazing and answered any and all questions we had. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone and can't wait to go back to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We thank you for your review and are very happy you and your family had an amazing vacation in Sarasota. It's very important for us that our property was part of this success. You are welcome for a next stay in University Park Country Club Have à nice summer
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis P.

A wonderful vacation

The property was well maintained and the appliances were all in excellent condition. The drive to the beach was not a problem and shopping was easy with everything within a short drive. The heated pool provided plenty of relaxing hours and helped when our grandchildren came to visit. The area is beautiful for walking and just relaxing
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks a lot for your review. We are very happy our property was part of the success of your vacation with family and friends Welcome if you want to come back here for your next stay in Sarasota
Archival

10/10 Excellent

margaux m.

super séjour

Mon mari et moi avons passé un magnifique séjour dans ce coin de Floride que nous ne connaissions pas. Tout a été parfait en particulier le choix de la maison elle est vraiment très sympa et très agreable et facile à vivre. Les propriétaires nous avaient tout bien préparé pour que nous nous sentions comme chez nous. La région est splendide cette maison est proche des centres d'interêt sportifs:golf,tennis,vélo mais aussi les belles plages du Golfe du Mexique. Nous vous recommandons cette location et nous y reviendrons la prochaine fois avec des amis ou nos enfants et petits-enfants. Le cadre s'y prête
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Merci beaucoup. Vos commentaires nous touchent car nous faisons le maximum pour que nos hôtes se sentent ici comme chez eux. C'est important pour nous. Nous serons très heureux de vous accueillir de nouveau avec vos amis ou votre famille
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Stunning home + paradise location = happy vacation

With our 3 children we spend a wonderful vacation in Florida along the Golf of Mexico. We rented this beautiful house and could not have been happier. It is very spacious, spotless and delightfully decorated. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, it was comfortable for the entire family. The house is located in a gorgeous nature reserve along a large golf course. The outdoor activities are endless. Our boys really enjoyed the special tennis court surface. We were impressed by the owners warm welcome. They certainly went the extra mile to make us feel at home. We shall be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Dear Ashley, we are so happy you and your family had such wonderful vacation We are waiting for you. Come back soon and thank you for taking time with this review
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Martine P.

PARADISIAC !

We spent two weeks in this nice home with my husband and friends and our vacation was a real success It was exactly like the pictures and description on the website. We lacked nothing, everything was there The house is beautifully decorated, well maintained, very bright and very clean. University Park Country Club is a beautiful golf course. Environment and nature is beautiful. Beaches are lovely And everything is close to home: shopping, restaurants, downtown, beaches, Sarasota airport Stay successful. We hope to return soon
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We thank you so much for your positive appreciation and hope you will be back soon. Warm regards
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Martine P.

Luxury House, wonderful golf, lovely beaches

We spent 2 wonderful weeks in this very nice house, well decorated, very clean and good maintained. Very bright too Everything was in line with pictures and description Nothing was missing for everyday life. We'd like to come back next year
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks a lot for your warm review. We will be very happy to receive you again
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Justine M.

Best holidays ever!!!

We spent 2 weeks in this house with our young children; the location is perfect as in a quiet and peaceful area and close to all commodities, nice restaurants and of course white sand beaches. We particularly appreciated the comfort, the house is spacious and very bright, decoration is really nice and holiday-like, the kitchen is well equipped with brand new furnitures, and the swimming pool is just awesome! A special mention to the owners who recommended us thousand things to do with our kids in the area (we did not have enough time to do everything so we will have to come back ;o). We definitely recommend this house for holidays!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you for the warm comments . We were very happy to receive you and we hope you'll come back soon. Florida and Sarasota especially with so many activities and center of interests are really a good destination for vacation with children and friends. Very happy you appreciated our Floridian home. We know it's a good deal for such vacation and it's a part of the success of several weeks here. See you soon... You are our guests!

About the host

Hosted by Sylviane OFFROY

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We are French and share our time between Florida and France .
We have a very happy retirement in Sarasota , where we have the opportunity to practice a lot of sports (golf, tennis, bike, rowing, walking...) and have also many cultural activities (theatre, opera, museums, library...), great shopping and restaurants.

Why they chose this property

Because many golf courses here and in the area, beaches, sun and so many activities in this specific place, we fell in love USA , Florida , Sarasota and our house in University Park Country Club
That's why our Floridian house is not only a house, it's a home !

What makes this property unique

It's so great to wake up with the sun and to have a drink with the sunset on the pool and the Preserve Area.
Nature is gorgeous all around and very peaceful. Nights are quiet
It's the exactly place to be with family and friends
It's like a youth bath.

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English, French, German, Spanish
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