Title: Butterfly House, close to beaches, restaurants, live entertainment & shopping - 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) Entire home # Butterfly House, close to beaches, restaurants, live entertainment & shopping Vacation home in Sarasota with jetted bathtub ## Photo gallery for Butterfly House, close to beaches, restaurants, live entertainment & shopping ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Butterfly House, close to beaches, restaurants, live entertainment & shopping (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111931900/111931857/4f2ddaee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Butterfly House, close to beaches, restaurants, live entertainment & shopping (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111931900/111931857/aed67371.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Butterfly House, close to beaches, restaurants, live entertainment & shopping (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111931900/111931857/e0d533e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Butterfly House, close to beaches, restaurants, live entertainment & shopping (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111931900/111931857/7a36f8df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Butterfly House, close to beaches, restaurants, live entertainment & shopping (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111931900/111931857/6680d1b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Butterfly House, close to beaches, restaurants, live entertainment & shopping provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Butterfly House, close to beaches, restaurants, live entertainment & shopping Make yourself at home in this charming 3br/3bath Sarasota retreat. This welcoming house boasts 1 king bed and 2 queen beds, perfect for a cozy stay. Enjoy the beautiful bathrooms equipped with a shower, bathtub, and jetted bathtub. With amenities like AC, WiFi, washer & dryer & a large saltwater pool (unheated), guests can relax and unwind in style. Make your holiday one for the books with a stay at the Butterfly House. 3 miles from Siesta Key Public Beach & Siesta Key Village. A short walk to Gulf Gate Village (research this area to see all the offerings). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96210000/96201600/96201506/ed783bd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish & Sunny Gem \~ Mins to Siesta Key \~ Hot Tub Gulf Gate Estates - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=96201506&PinnedHotelID=96201506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/60000000/59994100/59994087/9c8dec66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Home In Gulf Gate - 4 Miles to Siesta Key Beach Gulf Gate Estates - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=59994087&PinnedHotelID=59994087&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69930000/69922600/69922518/193a9e86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Home with Pool - 3 miles from Siesta Key Beach Gulf Gate Estates - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=69922518&PinnedHotelID=69922518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71060000/71057300/71057214/6bd6a253.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage w/lanai and garage, 4 mi. 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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 ## About the area Gulf Gate Estates, a neighborhood in Sarasota, is home to this vacation 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 Crescent Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Coconuts Family Entertainment Center are also worth visiting. [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%7C27.25726%2C-82.50185&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dya5gb87mY_nCyI8p6DrCswwEXs=) Sarasota, FL ### What's nearby - Gulf Gate Golf Club 6 min walk \- 0.5 km - Bowlero Gulf Gate 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - Nontando 2 min drive \- 1.7 km - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Gulf Gate Mall 3 min drive \- 2.0 km ### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) 36 min drive ### Restaurants - Taco Bell 2 min drive - Tijuana Flats 3 min drive - Keke's Breakfast Cafe 3 min drive - Jersey Mike's Subs 2 min drive - Bohemios Wine & Tapas Bar 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Butterfly House, close to beaches, restaurants, live entertainment & shopping pet-friendly? ### Where is Butterfly House, close to beaches, restaurants, live entertainment & shopping located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Butterfly House, close to beaches, restaurants, live entertainment & shopping Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Adina T. Mar 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location This home is a perfect location for restaurants, shopping, and most importantly close enough to Siesta Key beach. It's about a 10 minute drive to the beach.Rick and Sandra were always available and able to help whenever we contacted them with issue.The butterfly house was clean and we really enjoyed the lanai and pool area. ##### Adina T. 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