Contemporary, Downtown location, Pool, Spa & Sauna, very close to Beaches
House in Sarasota, FL
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Gorgeous courtyard pool home features high end quality construction throughout with high end upgrades, open split floor plan, high 10 foot volume ceilings, eight foot solid core interior doors, porcelain and luxury plank floors throughout, an abundance of impact windows, and elegant designer chic touches make this home ideal for entertaining family and friends. The open kitchen boasts Energy Star LG stainless steel appliances, solid door shaker cabinets, Calcutta quartz countertops, large center island with seating for 4, and walk-in pantry. The formal dining room is highlighted by tray ceilings and features a large elegant dining room table for 8. The expansive living room features a very large Italian leather sectional sofa, and Italian leather queen sleeper sofa. The master ensuite features custom tray ceiling, access to the pool area, his and hers walk in closets, double sink/vanity with custom wood cabinetry, top mounted sunken waterfall bathtub, and walk in Roman style pebble floor shower for 2, the space is tres romantique! All the bedrooms and living room have flat screen TVs and ceiling fans to keep you cool and comfortable. Enjoy peaceful evenings under the ceiling fans on the private contemporary courtyard veranda outdoor spa, with brick paver exterior or lounge to soak up the sun on the patio by your own private, heated swimming pool. Enjoy the Jacuzzi next to the pool and relax in the sauna. The courtyard also features an outdoor kitchen with gas grill, refrigerator, sink and dining table for 8. The design maximizes indoor/outdoor spaces and makes the house very light and airy for maximum relaxation. Enjoy the charming private front porch area for relaxing on cool evenings. The home is just 2 doors down from the historic Gillespie Park, a 10-acre oasis featuring 3 public tennis courts, basketball courts, fitness trail/fitness stations, large playground, beautiful duck pond and leash free dog park. The exterior of the home is surrounded by lush tropical palm trees. There is plenty of parking with room for 1 car in the garage, two cars in driveway, parking in the front, and plenty more parking 2 doors down at Gillespie park. The location and amenities are unmatched, and undoubtedly the best value in the neighborhood just seconds from downtown Sarasota proper, the historic district, restaurants, shopping, theaters, and the Bay front. Walking distance to the Rosemary district, The Sarasota Opera house, Wholefoods, Starbucks and convenience stores. Other nearby attractions include The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, The Mote Aquarium, The Big Cat Habitat & Sanctuary, The Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy, and Saint Armand’s Circle. Siesta Key Beach, rated the #1 Beach in the USA, is just a quick 20 minutes away. If exploration is more your style, then take a 2-hour kayak tour through the mangroves or take one of the bikes at the house for the day and take to the streets. If Art gives you happiness then visit The Ringling Museum, where you can feast your eyes on a staggering 21 European painting galleries, as well as rare antiquities from Asia, Americas and Cyprus. If you like exotic animals, then take yourself over to the Sarasota Jungle Gardens, where you can spend your time surrounded by over 150 different critters of all shapes and colors. For the foodies out there, head to one of the countless restaurants, where you can tantalize your taste buds with mouthwatering cuisines from around the world – including French, Caribbean, Italian, Thai, Vietnamese, Spanish, Mexican, Colombian, Peruvian, Chinese, and of course American. Any trip to Sarasota must include a visit to Siesta Key. One of America’s most famous beaches, the Key boasts gorgeous quartz sand, stunningly clear and a charming village formed of beautiful bungalows, renowned restaurants and fabulous shops. If you’re after a quiet time, then why not wade in the crystal waters of the Gulf, or charter a fishing boat for the day? If quiet time is the last thing on your mind, then why not feed your inner daredevil – Jet-skiing, windsurfing, paddle boarding or parasailing are just some of the things you can do to get the heart racing. Whatever mood you’re in, Siesta Key and Sarasota are bound to have something for you. Or if you want to visit the surrounding areas, then jump in the car and take the short drive to Orlando or Tampa, where you can visit the iconic Disney World, Epcot Center, Islands of Adventure, and SeaWorld, or Busch Gardens and the Florida aquarium. You’ll be guaranteed to leave with a camera full of wonderful memories and a bag full of souvenirs. Whatever holiday break you are looking for, this home has all the ingredients to provide a wonderful, memorable holiday experience.
Home is equipped with Blue Tube Ultraviolet Light Filtering System. This germicidal UV filtering system kills viruses, germs, mold spores, bacteria and fungi as they pass through the A/C air handler system and vents. This system kills close to 100% of viruses, germs, mold spores, bacteria and fungi. The system is heavy duty with 2 filters which are located in the air handler and in the return vent of A/C.
Home is equipped with outdoor security cameras which point away from the house. There are 2 cameras on the front exterior by the front door, 2 cameras above garage door and one camera outside pool gate. There are no interior cameras.
Home is equipped with Blue Tube Ultraviolet Light Filtering System. This germicidal UV filtering system kills viruses, germs, mold spores, bacteria and fungi as they pass through the A/C air handler system and vents. This system kills close to 100% of viruses, germs, mold spores, bacteria and fungi. The system is heavy duty with 2 filters which are located in the air handler and in the return vent of A/C.
Home is equipped with outdoor security cameras which point away from the house. There are 2 cameras on the front exterior by the front door, 2 cameras above garage door and one camera outside pool gate. There are no interior cameras.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Sarasota, FL
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Very cozy,clean overall an excellent property.
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our weekend in this beautiful home. It accommodated 6 of us very nicely.
The pool and hot tub were fantastic!
10.0 / 10.0
This place was perfect. Everything was in its place and so easy to maintain a perfect stay.
Thanks!
10.0 / 10.0
I would stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
This secluded little sanctuary was perfect for our business group. So much more relaxing than the hotel route. Would 100% stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
The house was very clean and communication with the owner was great. The property is centrally located close to downtown, the beach, Publix, and a nice park next door. We made good use of the beach chairs and beach towels for our 8 minute drive to the beach. We have to go back to Sarasota in 2 weeks but unfortunately the house is booked. Looking forward to booking again soon.
10.0 / 10.0
We now consider this property our "home away from home" in Florida. Gerard is the best host one could ask for...highly responsive and friendly! The property is clean, well provisioned, and an easy walk to downtown Sarasota. We personally love adjacent Gillespie Park-playground for the grandkids, tennis/pickleball courts, and an easy ½ mile walking loop. Can't wait to return next March!
10.0 / 10.0
This house was amazing. Absolutely beautiful with a fantastic open, yet private courtyard area with a pool and a jacuzzi, and sauna in the garage. Great, tasteful, modern remodel. The master bath was incredible.
Clear instructions for check-in and check-out, owner kindly extended my check-out time.
This might be the nicest place I've ever rented.
10.0 / 10.0
The house is as listed. Beautiful, clean, comfortable. It has everything you can need. Fully equipped kitchen. Plenty of sheets and blankets. Nice neighborhood, beach is 5 min drive.
My only suggestion is to put couple of rugs on the entrance from the pool so the floor does not get too wet.
This is the perfect vacation house :)
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful home, wonderful location, wonderful amenities! Loved the close proximity to downtown restaurants, the waterfront and accessibility to Siesta Key beach and Longboat Key. We went kayaking, strolled the streets, took a captained boat trip, visited the aquarium, ate out, ate in and enjoyed time in the fantastic enclosed pool area! Truly a wonderful vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed this home. The pool and hot tub were the highlights for us. Very nice home that is beautifully updates.
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay in this beautiful property was a trip to paradise. It was spacious, extremely organized and well equipped, and the cleanliness was top notch. It was close to downtown, minutes away from the beach, and the beautiful pool and hot tub made leaving hard to do. I would recommend this property 1000 times over..
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to make memories with family
10.0 / 10.0
We had 6 adults, we had a great time. The property was beautiful and close to everything. We enjoyed days at the beach and afternoons hanging at the pool and hot tub. The outdoor kitchen was great too. I would recommend this location to all.
10.0 / 10.0
Easily accessible to the waterfront and downtown, house was clean and nice, pool / hot tub / patio area is great, manager was easy to contact, responsive and helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
We were in town for my nephew's wedding and at different times invited friends and family over to visit. The house was a perfect hangout. Lots of space in the living room, dining area, patio, all where you could open the big sliding doors and have that indoor/outdoor feel. Bedrooms are comfortable, primary bath is awesome. Kitchen is well equipped. Location is perfect, walkable to restaurants and shops, and a short drive to Marina Jack. A couple of very minor issues that Gerard responded to quickly. All in all, would stay here again if visiting Sarasota.
10.0 / 10.0
This house is absolutely perfect. Clean. Amazing amenities. We slept well. We cooked. We were within ten minutes of everything we wanted to do and see. The park around the corner was perfect for morning walks. We can’t wait to return!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time. The house was very nice and the hosts were extremely organized with directions on everything we needed (internet, hot tub, tv etc) to make things very easy. The pool and jacuzzi were very nice to have as well. Centrally located to down ptown and short drives to Siesta Key and St Armand’s Circle. Would definitely recommend this place
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property. Very well maintained
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed for labor day weekend. Everything was great!! Very clean, easy to the conversation with host, And the beautiful pool, good location! We will be back 😊
8.0 / 10.0
Host could have communicated much better. We had a very early flight arrival and a 5 year old with us, so we asked for early check in. The host said he could not accommodate because the house was rented the previous night and needed to be cleaned but he would let us know if the cleaning crew was done early. Check in was suppose to be 4pm. I contacted the host around 1pm to see if the house would be ready early and he did not reply at all. Finally we just went to the house at 3:10pm and there was no one there and the house was ready. Very disappointed that the host didn’t communicate that earlier to us. The only toilet paper in the house was the rolls on the holders in the 2 bathrooms. There was no extra toilet paper in the house. When we notified the host that there no additional toilet paper he said maid service would drop some off within the next 2 hours-it took 6.5 hours for the maid service to drop off the toilet paper. Also, I asked the host where the light switch for the pool was located and he said there’s no switch and the pool light goes on automatically. Well the pool light never came on our first night(Saturday), so I notified the host Saturday night around 9pm and he did not get back to me until Sunday morning. He said he would contact the pool company and they would be out tomorrow(Monday) to repair the pool light. No one ever came Monday to repair the pool light. We were to check out of the house by 10am Tuesday morning and without the host notifying us at all, the pool guy finally showed up around 8:45am in the morning and said the pool light works just fine-it’s not on an automatic timer but there’s a switch to turn it on/off. The pool guy then dumped a ton of chemicals in the pool making the pool unusable for the final hour plus of our stay. There’s no doubt the house and backyard very nice but the host customer service was well below average. Every time I reached out to him he made it feel like I was being a nuisance rather than him making sure our stay was 5 star service.
8.0 / 10.0
Sarasota family vacation
The property itself was very nice. Very nice interior decor and amenities. It was clean and well-stocked for our stay. Kitchen was great. (Only thing I would recommend would be plastic drinking glasses for poolside and children). Beds were comfortable. Having the pool was a godsend! We all enjoyed it very much. The host was very accommodating too.
The one thing that was somewhat disappointing was the location. The online description made it sound like it was an easy walk to several different places. I guess it depends on what your definition of “easy” is. It was very hot and humid and to walk to shops or restaurants wasn’t as easy as we would have liked. We literally drove everywhere. The beaches are also a bit of a drive. This home is a little gem in the middle of a mixture of old, new, renovated, and downright shabby homes. There is an apartment complex directly behind the house, and the two houses on either side were pretty run down. Some sketchy properties nearby. Two doors down was a house under construction so there was constant hammering and construction noise so our time outside at the pool was not as tranquil as we would have wished. All in all it was good. Just wish the house was in a different location. Next time we will look for something on or near the beach. We had not been to Sarasota before and we liked it very much!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful family trip
Took my parents, sister and boyfriend on a family trip to Sarasota and stayed at this beautiful residence , it couldn’t have been better. The house was very cozy, spacious, modern and accommodated for grilling, pool time, also conveniently located to all the great spots. It’s a beautiful home and the family really did a great job with the modern modifications . A thank you to the Bonilla Family for having us, we def hope to be back soon !
8.0 / 10.0
Wonderful stay!
The location of this property is minutes to the museum, selby gardens, the mall and more. But it is walking distance to the rosemary district which is one of my favorite spots in Sarasota. Lovely walking and great restaurants.
The property itself is very clean and recently renovated. The living part of the house surrounds the pool area which is beautiful and inviting.
Gerard is responsive and easy to work with.
Highly recommend this property.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location if you want to be close to downtown
Beautiful home, perfect location to be close to the downtown restaurants. The Marina and St Armand’s / Lido are a very short drive away. Home is just as advertised, fantastic communication. Would absolutely recommend this home to anyone traveling to Sarasota!
10.0 / 10.0
Gerard was fantastic host. He made us feel at home and was very accommodating.
You cannot go wrong with this property. It’s close to downtown has a pool, a hot tub and hass a modern kitchen, bathroom and living area. The kitchen has a huge door that opens into the pool area which makes the whole experience fantastic.
Gerard Is a fantastic host and very accommodating. In fact we borrowed the chairs and beach umbrellas one day after we checked out. He was OK with it as long as we dropped it off before the next guest checked in.
As I said before there’s no reason you can go along with it for the price you pay especially in this neighborhood.
10.0 / 10.0
Great house and location
House is in a great location, beautiful and well kept. Amenities are wonderful and that house has everything you need for a comfortable stay. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderland
We have stayed in many Vrbo rentals this one is by far the best. Gerald is always in contact with you, the home is spotless clean. It has everything you need from the kitchen and the pots and pans all are clean the beds are comfortable and the bath room is fantastic.The most amazing aspect is the out doors no need to leave the house. You have a great heated pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. There is a Whole Foods right in town three minutes away. Thank you for a great vacation. Only problem our week next year is booked so we are looking forward to 2023.Rick and Mary
8.0 / 10.0
How to make it better
Location was great and the house was beautiful. Pool and hot tub also great. Here is where it could have been better: at first glance the house looked clean but floors were filthy. In fact, we removed our shoes upon entering home and our feet and socks turned black. We had to Swiffer all the floors the day of our arrival. Queen Fitted bed sheet had multiple holes. While king bed was ok, one queen mattress was hard as a rock. Perhaps it would be worth installing another king bed in one of the secondary bedrooms. While ok for a weekend getaway, for those guests staying a long time we would have appreciated basic cable for local news. The pool guy checked the chemicals but did not vacuum the pool or the hot tub. Bottom line: not sure the people you are depending on to keep house clean are doing the job you are paying for.
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous home only 10 minute walk to Main Street!
Beautiful home! Would stay again. Only a 10 minute walk to Main Street and new Bay Runner trolley which takes you to St Armand’s circle and Lido Beach.
Highly recommend! Perfect for family or group of friends. Loved!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Another Day in Paradise
Gerard's property included a large outdoor pool and a hot tub. It had three good sized bedrooms. The master bath was spectacular, and the kitchen was spacious. There is also an outdoor kitchen. The house is near Sarasota downtown, the Gulf, Ringling Museums, Shelby Gardens, Chihuly Glass Museum, Picasso and Dali Museum, boat tours, excellent restaurants, and fantastic beaches like Siesta Key and Lido Beach (where you can rent kayaks). Gerard was a wonderful host. My husband, upon departing, said, "I'm going to miss this place!" Judy and Bob
10.0 / 10.0
Great House
Great house - very close to wonderful restaurants and beaches.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay! The pool was perfect for kids and adults!
We stayed here and everything was fantastic. The house was clean and ready for us. Gerard was a great host who checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. The outdoor area is incredibly nice with the pool, hot tub and outdoor kitchen. We would definitely go back!
8.0 / 10.0
You won’t be disappointed
The house was super nice and clean you won’t be disappointed! Gerard was very nice and easy to work with!!
10.0 / 10.0
Very Clean, Contemporary, Well-Equipped, and Centrally Located with Pool & Jacuzzi
This is an absolutely beautiful, impeccably clean, and well-equipped home located right by Gillespie Park and close to the beach. We had everything we needed at the house, and there was a very informative list of instructions on how to use various amenities in the house. The location was great! During our stay, we went to downtown Sarasota, Siesta Key, Englewood on Manasota Key, Bird Key, Saint Armands Key, Longboat Key, and Anna Maria Island. Easy drive to all of these areas! The Gillespie Park neighborhood is very nice, and we truly enjoyed exploring the area. Our host, Gerard, was very communicative, and we truly appreciate the hospitality. Thank you for hosting us!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful
Home is modern, clean and feels very private. Close to everything Sarasota has to offer. My wife and daughter enjoyed the pool and the grilling area. Kitchen is very well equipped. I did not have to purchase a single utensil and we cooked dinner ever single evening. Great experience. Thank you.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home, wonderful host
Me and my family had an amazing time staying here. This house is absolutely gorgeous! Very clean, awesome amenities, beautiful outside patio and pool area. The host was very responsive and went above and beyond. We will definitely be staying here when we travel to the west coast. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Great Stay
Lovely home . Very clean and comfortable. We had a wonderful time .
10.0 / 10.0
Family memories
Beautiful home close to everything had a lot of fun with family thank you
10.0 / 10.0
very nice place to stay in Sarasota
it's a beautiful house, walking distance to downtown Sarasota's restaurants and shops. The house is very comfortable and well equiped. Gerard always answered my messages immediately. The house is close to Lido and other beaches. I completely recommend staying at the house.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sarasota?
The average price for a rental in Sarasota is $408 per night. This rental is $591 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Contemporary, Downtown location, Pool, Spa & Sauna, very close to Beaches. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Contemporary, Downtown location, Pool, Spa & Sauna, very close to Beaches. Enjoy the water!
Is Contemporary, Downtown location, Pool, Spa & Sauna, very close to Beaches pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Contemporary, Downtown location, Pool, Spa & Sauna, very close to Beaches?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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