Title: Bungalow w/ Heated Pool by Downtown & Beaches - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bungalow w/ Heated Pool by Downtown & Beaches Waterfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74680000/74679900/74679865/1a92b6b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74680000/74679900/74679865/9393a321.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74680000/74679900/74679865/64beb1df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74680000/74679900/74679865/40b053f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74680000/74679900/74679865/e0f85512.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In sunny Sarasota, this 3 bed/2 bath home offers a private escape with pool area and backyard. Bike to award-winning beaches, downtown shopping, restaurants or activities nearby while enjoying the urban/tropical vibe. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81350 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bungalow w/ Heated Pool by Downtown & Beaches A 3 bed/2 bath home 5 miles to award-winning beaches and minutes to airport, downtown, shopping, restaurants, and activities. No need for a car, one can bike everywhere from here. Museums, golf, boating, sunbathing, swimming, all with a urban/tropical vibe. Relax and unwind or paint the town, we have it all! Enjoy private access to the entire house, pool area, and backyard during your stay. Owners live on-property in the adjacent unit. We welcome you to enjoy our little slice of paradise in sunny Sarasota! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator - Tile flooring in public areas - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Heated pool - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,350 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27690000/27682100/27682076/566da249.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 Bed pool House by Bay! 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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 Property Registration Number VR24-00102 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Newtown, a neighborhood in Sarasota. 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 Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Sarasota Jungle Gardens and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Sarasota travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarasota.dx602719) [View more Vacation homes in Sarasota](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarasota-Private-Vacation-Homes.d602719-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C27.35587%2C-82.54375&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Yv-RyGtit2TiAtbz-TDRmaq5n7o=) Sarasota, FL ### What's nearby - Ringling College of Art and Design - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 2 min drive - 1.4 km - Marina Jack - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 4 min drive - 4.1 km - Lido Beach - 9 min drive - 7.5 km ### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 6 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min walk - ‪Sunoco - ‬18 min walk - ‪Kyuramen - ‬19 min walk - ‪Wicked Cantina Sarasota - ‬9 min walk - ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Bungalow w/ Heated Pool by Downtown & Beaches have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Bungalow w/ Heated Pool by Downtown & Beaches pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Bungalow w/ Heated Pool by Downtown & Beaches? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bungalow w/ Heated Pool by Downtown & Beaches? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Bungalow w/ Heated Pool by Downtown & Beaches located? > This family-friendly Sarasota vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Ringling College of Art and Design and Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and McCurdy's Comedy Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bungalow w/ Heated Pool by Downtown & Beaches Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 35 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie K. Jul 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was a great vacation, and the home was exactly as advertised. Clean and relaxed feeling, and the private pool was great! ##### Angie K. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimm S. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### clean and cute Cute for families and close to Lido Beach as well as Siesta Key - very clean and well maintained - owners are very friendly and accommodating. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/18cd29c6-0981-4c6a-acf7-db2436064134-1751831404547.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9c6a288b-5b54-4c47-aeb4-b76193db140b-1751831403748.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kimm S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Serina O. Jun 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay the best you will get. Roomy, wonderful swimming pool, great kitchen, dinning and living room combo, we had 7 people and didn't feel cramped...laundry room is really nice too.. Pick this place to stay when your in Sarasota ##### Serina O. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily S. Jun 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it here! Absolutely loved this place. It was so cozy and clean and the outdoor space was like a piece of paradise. The pool and landscaping around it are so beautiful we used it every single day! We would love to come again! ##### Emily S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy O. Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House was very clean and comfortable. Our favorite place was sitting on the front porch or hanging out by the pool. Very conveniently located and just a short drive to the beach. ##### Sandy O. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina R. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was amazing! Great space, beautiful pool, quiet neighborhood that is centrally located to all the places. Much of what I would normally have to pack was already provided. 10 out of 10. When we come back, we will definitely stay again!! ##### Christina R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Priscilla A. Jan 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming House and Beautiful Pool Wonderful family set up. The hosts are great and the house is well equipped. The pool is lovely and a beautiful setting, especially in the evening. The house is in an historical area and parks and groceries are in walking distance (under a mile). We would stay there again. ##### Priscilla A. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda S. Jun 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Home! This was a phenomenal property with fabulous amenities! We loved every minute of our stay. The owners were fantastic and easy to communicate with. Will definitely be back! ##### Amanda S. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandi B. Apr 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for a family get away! Perfect property for a family to have a get away. The place was super clean, the owners are right next door and available for all our needs. We will for sure re book with them next time we are in town. ##### Brandi B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea H. May 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best time ever We absolutely loved staying at this property and had the best time! Everything we needed was already there for a large family of 7! The owners were great and made sure we had a great time! Can't wait to stay there again! ##### Andrea H. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayla K. May 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Can’t wait to be back We really enjoyed our stay here. The pool was perfect for my family. Location is close to beaches and everything we needed. The hosts were so attentive, kind, and very much wanted us to enjoy the house, area, and our vacation. This place will always be our #1 pick! ##### Kayla K. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle S. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellence at its finest! This home was absolutely perfect for our family of 7. We had a graduate from Ringling college and the proximity to her was perfect! The owners/Host go above and beyond to make sure your stay is a most memorable one. The pool is clean and inviting, kitchen is equipped with all you need. We were within a 10 minute drive to N. Lido beach which offers public parking. House had bath, pool and beach towels provided also a bin with noodles, boogie boards and beach toys. The screened front porch was thoroughly enjoyed, especially for morning coffee. We were sad to leave this home that we had the privilege of making ours for one week. We cant wait to come back!!! Thank you for providing the perfect space for us to make unforgettable memories! ##### Michelle S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie T. Jul 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect vacation home Absolutely beautiful home inside and out! Convenient location. Lots of beach and pool toys, towels, chairs, even a wagon! Plenty of room for us and our three teenage kids. Owners are super friendly! We hope to come back soon! ##### Melanie T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark E. Nov 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Sarasota after Milton I would like to see the neighborhood after all the hurricanes debris is cleaned up The neighborhood is up and coming ##### Mark E. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra B. Apr 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic! Private piece of paradise! We will definitely come back. ##### Debra B. Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. Apr 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place, great location, awesome hosts! The property was exceptionally clean, beautifully decorated, and with a well-equipped kitchen. Great location within walking distance to great restaurants and shopping. Heated outdoor pool was very clean, backyard was fantastic. Priced very reasonably. And hosts, John and Gabby, were amazing! We are definitely coming back again! Thank you!!! ##### David B. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda B. Jul 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Vacation Ever Gabby and John are very nice and welcoming people and are the absolute best. The place was very nice and clean very home like with very friendly and quiet neighborhood. Access to beaches was very close and this being the first time my kids had been to the beach and they absolutely loved it. My husband and John reconnected after all these years from being out of the army and he was ecstatic to see his brother again. I would absolutely recommend anyone that wanted a family oriented getaway to stay at there place. Thank you John and Gabby for everything I am so glad we came there to vacation and it def won’t be the last! ##### Amanda B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yekaterina T. Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time, great house Awesome stay. Gabrielle and John were super nice and helpful. House is nice, clean and has everything that we needed. Pool with salty water. Beach toys, chairs, noodles, boards, beach blankets, and even a vagon 😎Outside areas to relax and smoke if you need to. Outside gas BBQ. Parking that fits two cars.Quiet neighborhood, very convenient location about 5-7min to the grocery store and 15 min to the Lido beach. Definitely recommend it. ##### Yekaterina T. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay for family of 5 Our family of 5 had a wonderful stay. The bedrooms & bathrooms are spacious, the main living room is cozy/functional. Our kids really enjoyed the bunk room. We loved the pool and the backyard area. The location is awesome - a quick drive to our favorite spot Lido Beach, close to docks/boat ramps for fishing, close to the grocery store and great restaurants. The hosts were inviting/friendly & available/responsive if we had any needs. We would love to come back to stay again in the future :) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth S. Apr 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Month in paradise Gabby and John are great host! Answered all of our questions and concerns in a timely manner.The house was great had a lot of amenities. We loved the heated saltwater pool. Close to the beach and restaurants. Rode our bikes downtown and to the beach. We had our dogs and found very nice dog park in Gillespie park not far from the house. We had wonderful time and would consider staying in your place again. ##### Elizabeth S. Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### linda n. May 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful This was such a nice place to stay! Extremely clean, with all the amenities needed. A few major spices, enough dishes, pots and pans, silverware, beach chairs and umbrellas, etc. Washer and dryer equipped with laundry detergent. Enjoyed the shampoo and shower gel provided. Enough toilet paper, papertowels, dish soap, garbage bags were provided. The pool was very nice, and I loved the fenced in back yard, as we could let our dog have freedom to roam. The screened in front porch was fabulous, as this is where we had coffee every morning, and got to watch the squirrels torment and tease our dog-lol. The air-conditioning worked very well, and cooled off the house quite quickly. The check in process was great, as John met us almost immediately as we pulled in and gave us a tour or the house and backyard. We really did not need to contact the owners for anything, as we did not encounter any problems or needed anything, although when I did need to contact them prior to arrival, I never had any problems. The beaches were a very close drive and no problems finding them. We walked to a couple of places, with one place being about a 12-15 minute walk, and downtown being a 30 minute walk. Whenever we walked, I always felt safe. We would give this place an absolute thumbs up and recommend to anyone. Thank you John and Gabby for sharing your home with us! We really enjoyed our stay!! ##### linda n. Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karin K. Jan 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place to stay My husband and I are retirees who stayed here for three weeks and thoroughly enjoyed every minute despite the poor weather. The house is well laid out, and Gabby and John provided everything we needed. The house is centrally located in Sarasota, and we never drove more than 20 minutes to get to a restaurant or event we wanted to see. The pool was always clean, though I didn't use it as much as I had hoped. The weather wasn't warm enough (for me) to get in until our final week, even though it was heated. There is even a pool alarm, though we chose not to use it. Someone with small children will be thrilled and grateful for this safety feature. We also used the screened-in-front porch to relax in the late afternoon. Gabby and John stayed in touch throughout the visit, so we never had to worry about anything. The only 4-star rating we gave it was for the neighborhood. This house is lovely, as are some others in the area. I'd call it a neighborhood in a comeback phase, but not all the houses are there yet. Happily, there were no loud noises, blaring music, or cars racing up and down the street. We felt secure enough to ask to return in 2025, but unfortunately, our preferred dates were already booked. You, your family, and your dogs will be quite content if you stay here! Our dogs loved the freedom of the fenced yard and happily chased squirrels and lizards without success. We hope you enjoy your vacation as much as we did ours! ##### Karin K. Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don C. May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Don C. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda O. Apr 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacay Our stay was amazing. Everything worked as it should. We spent a couple hours each night playing games. The pool was amazing and we went swimming all the time. The location is great everything we needed was within a couple of miles. The host's are great and very helpful if you are in need of anything. The beach is about a 10 minute drive to Lido. ##### Amanda O. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jen K. Feb 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jen K. 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