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Safe Haven for you and your fur baby

Holiday home in Sarasota with fitness centre and Hot tub

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Living area
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Safe Haven for you and your fur baby

A truly uniquely designed home, The Terrace is located on a quiet little street convenient to all that Sarasota has to offer. Walt’s Fish market and tiki bar is a short walk away as is Trader Joe’s for all of your grocery needs. The property is fully enclosed by 6 foot high privacy fencing in a quiet safe neighborhood. It is an old Florida cracker house with modern and mid-century detail combined. At one end of the home there is a private mother-in-law apartment. That dwelling has its own entrance, parking, and yard. It shares none of the conveniences or the features of the Terrace. It does however house a very accommodating landlord should you have any issues or needs that need attending during your visit. I have throughout the years met wonderful guests who repeatedly book visits to Sarasota and stay at the Terrace. Be my guest! Yours truly, Sally

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Small gatherings only
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Pets

Pets allowed
Totally fenced yard
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only!

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Small gatherings only
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sarasota

South 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 Siesta Key Beach and Crescent Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stardust Event Center or Ed Smith Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Marina Jack - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Lido Beach - 15 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Red Barn Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Walt's Fish Market - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪CinéBistro - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Einstein Bros. Bagels - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Safe Haven for you and your fur baby pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Safe Haven for you and your fur baby?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Safe Haven for you and your fur baby?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Safe Haven for you and your fur baby located?

Located in South Sarasota, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Landings and Coconuts Family Entertainment Center. Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Bee Ridge Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 72 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Location Location Location

Great location in Sarasota! Just minutes to everything Sarasota has to offer. Sally’s place was perfect for us and our friends. The 4 of us and dogs had plenty of room, and the hot tub & fenced in yard was absolutely a plus. Will certainly stay again when we come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable house with large backyard

Sally was a wonderful host. She responds very quickly to messages and will always help out in any way she can. The house is comfortable and has everything you need, and the backyard was a particular highlight for us. It is fully fenced in, so it was wonderful to let our dogs out to play in the beautiful Florida winter and know that they were safe. We would stay here again if we ever return to the area.
Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Sally’s place for a month with our German Shepard. The backyard was private and had plenty of space for ball play. The house was very comfortable. Close to everything. Everything was provided and very clean. Sally is very good with communication. Gave us suggestions on places that would interest us. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

julie w.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Deceptive description

Owner is on property and has access to part of home that is locked off to renters. Appears they use the entire house when not rented. They have created two access points and come and go. They have a dog who barks every time he sees you. Major construction project on the adjacent lot underway 4/25. Highly do NOT recommend.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Great location and home

Stayed for two weeks with my two dogs. Walking distance to a lot of restaurants and stores. Host was very responsive. Great home
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Idania D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

I think that it should be noted that the property is owner occupied.

The owner tells you to keep the a/c at 72. The rest of the experience I will not share just know is is right there.
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mill terrace

Beautiful house! Close to everything! Loved it!
Stayed 63 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

robin T.

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

Beautiful Unique Home

Loved this property and the yard was great for our two labs. Owner is super at responding to your questions or needs.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kayla N.

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

Very clean, cute place to stay. Close to everything.

We had a great experience at Sally's place. It was very clean and updated. We really enjoyed the hot tub, it was very close to everything. We didn't realize that the pool was not a part of the property since the listing includes a pool as one of the amenities, but since we were so close to the beach it didn't ruin our trip at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Great month in Sarasota.

Great house, great location, terrific owner. We have reserved this property for next year. That should say it all.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Phenomenal VRBO

We rented this VRBO for a month, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is spacious, beautifully remodeled and furnished, and located in a convenient, walkable area. We enjoyed the hot tub in the large backyard, along with a fire pit and dining areas. The bedrooms were perfect, and the master bath shower is amazing. The added benefits the owner provides (cleaning supplies, beach towels and chairs, lovely dinnerware to name a few!), along with her fast response to questions, were much appreciated. There is a 65" smart TV in the living room, and we could stream whatever! Plus basic cable is provided. The home is updated and you don't have to worry about heating or cooling--it was very comfortable. Everything from bed linens to kitchen appliances to lighting was top notch. The only thing I would advise is to provide some new saute pans--the ones we had had been used a lot. We have had rentals where there were numerous issues, and here we had none. But the most important thing was the obvious care and attention to detail the owner has given to this rental. We hope to visit again soon!!
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn U.

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

Great location and awesome renovated Old Florida bungalow

This house was very comfortable, charming and fully stocked with everything we needed to enjoy a nice vacation in Sarasota. The hot tub was great and we enjoyed the privacy of the backyard. Our sweet Golden Retriever pup enjoyed his stay too! Very cool house! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Lucinda T.

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

Nice place

Enjoyed the stay. House had all the amenities needed for my family.

10/10 Excellent

Peter Q.

Great vacation home

Great house for the family. The location is perfect for downtown and the beaches. Very clean and well stocked. The owner was also outstanding to deal with and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susana F., Boston, USA

Great house !!!

Great location. The house is beautiful and have everything you need. Close to Everything. Beautiful backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Victoria M.

Lovely - Peaceful - Enjoyable - Restful

We stayed at this property for 5 weeks. We truly enjoyed our stay. Sally has updated the property with some really great things including a great master BR and shower. Lots of storage and work space in the kitchen area. It was great to have a fenced in yard as we have 2 little pups who enjoyed the yard and deck/patio area just as much as we did. The whirlpool is great and we used it almost every evening. Great grill as well for outside cooking. The area is very centrally located to just everything and we have a truly packed fun-filled vacation. You are also centrally located between Tampa and Ft. Myers -- we had visits from friends in both locations as well. The other great thing is that there is a fitness club literally in the back yard which we bought a month pass to so we could access working out as well as their pool which is kept at 82 degrees. Sally is a very attentive owner and wants to insure her guest are 100% satisfied. If there is anything you need, she will be responsive as she was to us during our stay. Her daughter was also available to hire to let our pups outside on occasion when we were gone for several hours at a time which was extremely helpful. The only thing we were not aware of until we arrived at the property was that there was an attached studio rental. Although, they had no access to the yard or the house, we would like to know that was the situation. Her renters for that studio -- were no problem, we were just more concerned about keeping our dogs quiet and keeping our noise level down. Outside of that, the stay was truly perfect. The home is peaceful and simple and easy to entertain in the open space. Great owner who takes pride in providing her guests with a good experience! I would recommend this property for sure.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Really enjoyed our stay

With the beach a short drive away, this house had everything we needed. Modern meets eclectic! Walking distance to grocery and several restaurants, we liked it so much, we’ve already booked for next year!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Britt B., Orlando, Florida

Perfect family rental

This property was great for our family visiting relatives in Sarasota for Christmas. I was surprised how spacious the open floor plan made the house. It had everything we needed, was very clean, had soft, very high quality sheets and some toiletries. The backyard was nice and hot tub ready for use. I would definitely recommend it to families who want more space than a hotel. The location is great also.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

A lovely relaxing retreat

Great place to relax and enjoying some extra room. The inside was just awesome and beautiful. Bed was super comfy, and loved whipping up some dinners during our stay. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Hidden Gem at Great Location

What a lovely home with all the supplies and modern amenities one could ask. The owner was easy to communicate with to confirm check in and out procedures and everything was clean and fresh. We rented the home for a long weekend of many Sarasota errands and commitments and what a great location this home is...very close to main Sarasota thoroughfares, restaurants and shopping for supplies. It was a very comfortable place to return to after our busy days.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joe & Carrie C., Orlando

Beautifully done and great customer service

Sally and her family have done a wonderful job all around with beautifully done finishes throughout. Modern yet with Florida touches. Lots of light! Very clean and comfortable. A great fenced in yard for our border collie to run in! The Jacuzzi was wonderful! Lots of little touches that made our stay just great. We enjoyed our visit immensely. Hope to stay again! Sally was super at taking care us! World class caring customer service!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jane U.

Clean and comfy

Convenient to shopping beach and Ringling museum
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Had a great time at this property! House was very clean! Close to everything and Sally was great!

Beautiful property! We were able to bring our small dog and he loved the fenced in yard. House was very clean and close to everything! We even cooked on the grill one night as we didn’t feel like going out. Sally was great! Beds were comfy! Loved the Spanish tile flooring. Would definitely stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Fantastic home!!!

This was the best vacation home!! Owner was super nice and accommodating! Close to the beach, restaurants and even my Crossfit Gym! My husband and son used the country club that was just a short walk out the back gate! Dog friendly!! Would definitely stay again!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Delon T.

We will be back!!!

This property was awesome!!! Very clean and comfortable. The owner Sally is very sweet and genuine, the property is a true reflection of her personality. We will definitely be back to stay again no question.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Sally Quist

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Why they chose this property

I choose this house for its special location and bones. With 6' high white fencing and new landscaping I have created a private oasis of Palm trees , and blue sky views. It's original vaulted ceilings, and potential to create a bright and airy floor plan captivated my artistic interest. Looking forward to remaining active in my retirement ! I knew this area of Sarasota fit the bill.

What makes this property unique

I have fenced off private areas for each unit. I am pet friendly and would be happy to see travelers with their best friends enjoying their vacation in my home. Ask me about "pet sitting" should you need help while taking a day away from your "kid".

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