Title: August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Aparthotel # August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches Apartment in Sarasota with patio and fireplace ## Photo gallery for August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches ![Beach - August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22130000/22127600/22127530/w1400h930x0y3-50dc3034.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22130000/22127600/22127530/9f33c0cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Coffee and/or coffee maker - August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22130000/22127600/22127530/57eba4a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22130000/22127600/22127530/5ba3c4a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22130000/22127600/22127530/c73b091a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Travelers step into Sarasota history at the August Ringling Room, enjoying amenities like an on-site coffee shop, craft beer and wine bar, and two restaurants. The location is praised for its proximity to Lido Key Beach, Siesta Key, and downtown cultural attractions. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Apart-hotel 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2550 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches Just minutes from beautiful Sarasota Bay and lovely beaches! This upstairs guest room, a 1 BR king with private bath, is located near downtown Sarasota and the beaches. Five minutes to downtown, 5 minute drive to Lido Key Beach, close to Siesta Key! The Reserve Retreat boasts onsite restaurant, coffee and tea shop, craft beer and wine bar, and an upscale restaurant open for dinner 7 days a week. Complimentary coffee in Jessie's Café & Coffee Wed-Sun from 8am-2pm. We have two on-site restaurants! Jessie's Café & Coffee with Mexican and American fare breakfast and lunch from 8a-2p. Eat indoors at The Café or outdoors on our lovely courtyard. The Reserve Kitchen by Chef Antonio is open 7 days a week. Dinner is served daily from 4:30-9:30pm. Enjoy lunch on Saturday and Sunday from noon-4\. Dinner and lunch are served in a more formal setting in the lovely dining room. The Reserve Retreat is a landmark property, steeped in Sarasota's rich art and cultural heritage. The three buildings were part of circus magnate Charles Ringling's estate before his mansion was built. At various times, it was a boarding house and a circus performance venue. Today, it is a redeveloped gorgeous property with three buildings on a single parcel joined by a beautiful outdoor courtyard. It is across the street from the Sarasota Bay and just minutes to Downtown, and both Lido Key and Siesta Key beaches! Conveniently located near downtown Sarasota, the beaches, St. Armand's Circle, many performing arts venues, restaurants, and more! A great Sarasota escape close to the arts and nature and much more. Washer and dryer on-site, too. Beach chairs and beach towels can be checked out for your convenience. Too many great points to list here! ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 550 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36360000/36358600/36358504/w1400h930x0y3-969270a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historically Significant, 2nd floor, 1 BR, 1 Private BA Close to Everything Central Sarasota - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as August Ringling Room Stay Piece History Downtown Beaches Hotel August Ringling Room Stay Piece History Downtown Beaches August Ringling Room Stay Piece History Downtown Beaches Hotel August Ringling Room Stay Piece History Downtown Beaches Hotel August Ringling Room Stay Piece History Downtown Beaches B&B August Ringling Room Stay Piece History Downtown Beaches ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.34995%2C-82.54671&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QQym-s2c-1xjgU5FIB7cHO6ReM0=) Sarasota, FL #### What's nearby - Ringling College of Art and Design \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Sarasota Opera House \- 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Marina Jack \- 3 min drive \- 2.1 km - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens \- 4 min drive \- 2.8 km #### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 6 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive - ‪Sunoco - ‬7 min walk - ‪Ocean Prime Sarasota - ‬17 min walk - ‪Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe Rosemary - ‬16 min walk - ‪Wicked Cantina Sarasota - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches? ### What time is check-out at August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches? ### Where is August Ringling Room - Stay in a piece of Sarasota history - Downtown & Beaches located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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