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Cozy cottage in Gulf Gate to relax year-round in beautiful Sarasota.

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A beach with two white lounge chairs with blue towels, colorful beach chairs, and a beach umbrella.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a chair, a lamp, and a large window.
A hallway with a dining area, a white door, and a starfish decoration.
A sign for Siesta Beach, Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Department.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

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.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Yard
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Gulf Gate Shopping Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Gate Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowlero Gulf Gate
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy cottage in Gulf Gate to relax year-round in beautiful Sarasota.

Sarasota is a great place to vacation. Warm temperatures year-round, award-winning beaches and a thriving arts and cultural scene have made Sarasota a go-to place for retirees and families. This southwest Florida city, which is about an hour from Tampa and two hours from Orlando, continues to attract new visitors with great restaurants and plenty of shopping options & #1 Beach.
The home can accommodate 6 guests, fenced in yard, Lani with outside seating, gas grill & hammock.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

No pets please

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS IS A NON SMOKING HOME.

Treat my cottage as you would your own. NON SMOKING & NON PET HOME

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4095115
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

Gulf Gate Estates, 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 Siesta Key Beach and Crescent Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and St. Boniface Episcopal Church Labyrinth. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Gate Shopping Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf Gate Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bowlero Gulf Gate - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 24 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Lido Beach - 25 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gateway Live - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lovely Square - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪West End Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Clever Cup Coffee Shop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tommy Knockers Gulf Gate - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage in Gulf Gate to relax year-round in beautiful Sarasota. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy cottage in Gulf Gate to relax year-round in beautiful Sarasota.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage in Gulf Gate to relax year-round in beautiful Sarasota.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage in Gulf Gate to relax year-round in beautiful Sarasota.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage in Gulf Gate to relax year-round in beautiful Sarasota. located?

This family-friendly Sarasota holiday home is located in Gulf Gate Estates, within 1 mi (2 km) of Gulf Gate Shopping Center and Gulf Gate Golf Club. Siesta Key Beach is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent in every way. Perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as represented in the pictures. Everything was clean and comfortable. The owners provided everything necessary to make our stay a happy one ie.- linens, towels, beach towels, soft-sided cooler, bicycles, lots of kitchen items, etc. Just a well thought out place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet neighborhood with comfortable home
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good vacation house.

I am a repeated customer, I enjoy staying at this house. Love the location in a quiet neighborhood. Not too far from Siesta Beach and close to many restaurants and grocery store.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Siesta Key Beach Trip

Enjoyable stay. House was well appointed. The host was very responsive and helpful. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient Location

It was very convenient, safe, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gulf Gate perfect

We have stayed in Sarasota many times but this was our favorite place of all. Great house on awesome neighborhood and close to everything.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the place!

We really liked the stay! Our daughter and friend were with us and while they spent time out and about we were mostly at the house. It is walking distance to food, etc
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

Doug and Nancy are in our favorite area and were very helpful in our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 March 2021
Dan & Deb were great guests! I enjoyed meeting them. They were respectful of my cottage & easy to communicate with. I would welcome them back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was immaculate! Perfect location!!! Quick drive to the beach and when you come back, it's a nice and quiet neighborhood to relax. Relaxing on the screened in porch was fabulous. Your beach amenities were so appreciated! Towels, chairs, umbrella, cooler and more!! Can't wait to stay here again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property/Location!

Check-in process was easy and convenient. House was clean and had all amenities needed. Spacious backyard for the kids. Comfortable beds. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Home

We enjoyed our week at this cute beach home. It was very well stocked. The decor is warm and inviting. We appreciated comfortable beds after spending our days at the beautiful beaches. We highly recommend this house for comfort, convenience, and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Shari, Thank you so much for your kind review! Being new at renting this is so appreciated. Thank you again Nancy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice Accommodation

Plenty of restaurants, grocers and shopping in the immediate area. Venture 10 minutes to Siesta Key with primo restaurants and the stellar Siesta Beach. The house is very comfortable; we loved staying there. We did our laundry, bought groceries (Detwiler's farm market is highly recommended), cooked a bit and saved some on restaurant expense. Very nice location and nice, spacious and comfortable house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunny Vacation

Our stay at Nancy’s cottage was absolutely wonderful. The home was impeccably clean, the location was perfect, a pleasant quiet neighborhood. All amenities were well thought out. This was our second visit, the first was 6 years ago. We are sincerely grateful for your hospitality.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and friendly neighborhood!

We enjoyed our stay once again, the house has 2 beautiful bedrooms with a large living room area. It's located between 6 to 10 minutes drive to the beach and pickle ball courts depending on the traffic and time of day. We have stayed at this house several times and the hosts have always responded to our calls and resolved our issues whenever we had any.
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

My best friend and I were so happy and comfortable staying in this beautifully maintained and immaculate home. We enjoyed riding the bikes to breakfast because the house is not only in a convenient location but super close to the beach!! Will definitely stay again when I’m back in the area. Thanks so much!!! Gail
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Lovely home in the suburbs. Great communication from Nancy in the lead up. Check in process super easy. House was spotless and very well equipped, from kitchenware to beach items and an emergency box. Beds very comfy. Gorgeous Beaches about 10-15min drive away. Some nice shops and restaurants within walking distance. Easily drivable to many of the activities including state park and Sarasota bay eco tours. Had a lovely time - highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage!

There were 5 females in the cottage for a girl cousins trip (2 adults, 3 kids). We were worried about only having one bathroom, but we were easily able to take turns and make it work. The cottage is near everything we wanted to do, and the beach gear that was provided was fantastic. The neighborhood is quiet and quaint, and we really liked having our own space rather than be in a crowded condo. I highly recommend this gem!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My 40th Birthday vacation

We had a great vacation staying at this property. The place was clean and the appliances worked. The neighborhood was very quiet. The location is awesome, because it’s close to the supermarket, beach and other stores. Two bicycles/ air pumps were available, so we had a choice of cycling to the food stores or the beach. There were beach chairs, umbrella and floaters available. We really appreciate having a washing machine and dryer. We recommend this place to anyone needing a home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful home and experience.

We would highly recommend staying at this home. It is exactly as the pictures depicted. The home was clean and had everything that we needed for our stay. The kitchen was well stocked for all of our needs and the beach toys, chairs, and towels, were an added bonus. The property is located in a quiet neighborhood and is conveniently located to many great restaurants and shops, and of course some of the most beautiful beaches around. Traveling with toddlers, we thoroughly enjoyed the big screened in porch and big fenced in yard. Nancy and Doug were great to work with and very timely in their responses to our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Rachel, Thank you so much for your kind review. Being new at this your review is priceless for future guests to see! Thank you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Nancy’s place. The house itself was lovely, clean, and comfortable. The location couldn’t be better, with the beach and nearby stores just a short drive/walk away. The yard and lanai were perfect spots to relax (especially the hammock), and the neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. The only drawback was that the house wasn’t very well stocked. There were no basics like coffee or general pantry staples. It wasn’t a huge issue, but it did mean we had to run to the store right away after arriving. Overall it was a great place to stay, and with a bit more attention to the essentials, it would easily be a 5 star experience.with a bit more attention to the essentials, it would easily be a 5-star experience.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you so much from our family from Philadelphia! Thank you for such a cozy, welcoming home. We loved absolutely everything about our stay. Not only did it have everything we needed, it exceeded our expectations - we were completely delighted and truly enjoyed our vacation.A special thank you for the crib and the high chair. Our little one is 14 months old, and these made our life so much easier. Thank you also for the beach gear!We wish you all the best. We will definitely recommend your beautiful and cozy home to everyone we know. Thank you again so much, and we hope to visit again someday!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

The property was super cute, excellent location, and very well appointed. We love that they put Christmas decorations in there. We definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2023
Thank you for your kind review. Come back anytime. Happy New Year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our mini getaway

The cottage was even better than described. It was close to the beach and everything that you might want to do or see. Even though it rained very hard one day, we had the rare opportunity of watching old movies all day and just hanging out. In the evening we sat on the screened in porch which also was a nice place to have breakfast . I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice place to spend a vacation, and also it has lots of things for kids to do. We plan on returning another time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Peaceful!

Very easy to check in, the manager provided everything needed including beach stuff! It is a quiet neighborhood with not much traffic. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Garett thank you for your kind review. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks again, Nancy

About the host

Hosted by Nancy

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I have been in the rental business for 35 years. The last 20 years have been with annual leases.

Why they chose this property

It's a cozy, comfortable cottage in a great location.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to restaurants, grocery store & shopping. Also, has 2 adult bikes for your pleasure. The backyard is fenced & has a hammock waiting for you to take a nap or curl up with a good book.

Languages:

English

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