Title: Pup-approved Winter Escape - Sunshine, Comfort, Beaches & Fun await! - 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 # Pup-approved Winter Escape - Sunshine, Comfort, Beaches & Fun await! Vacation home in Sarasota with kitchen and patio ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118550000/118544800/118544761/6d71998c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118550000/118544800/118544761/e543d6d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118550000/118544800/118544761/ea4b7790.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118550000/118544800/118544761/6b75c980.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118550000/118544800/118544761/639b827f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Pup-approved Winter Escape - Sunshine, Comfort, Beaches & Fun await! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pool - Dryer - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Pup-approved Winter Escape - Sunshine, Comfort, Beaches & Fun await! Welcome to your cozy, pet-friendly getaway in sunny Sarasota! Our beautifully decorated home features a heated screened pool, a huge fenced yard, and all the comforts for a relaxing time away from home. Enjoy nearby beaches, restaurants, shops, and attractions; then relax in style with room for the whole family. It's the perfect spot to unplug, unwind, and make memories! Our home is professionally decorated with a coastal design to give a peaceful and relaxing vibe. Come escape the winter and recharge. The home is outfitted to make the stay of up to 8 guests comfortable and enjoyable, indoors and outdoors. Guests love the prime location in a quiet, quaint, residential neighborhood but just minutes away from restaurants, world class shopping, groceries stores and entertainment! Looking for the beach? Siesta beach, the #1 beach in the US, is a 30 min drive from the house. Other wonderful beaches are within a 20 min drive. Every room has been outfitted for maximum comfort. The bedrooms feature plush bedding, extra pillows and comfy beds, plus ample storage for your personal belongings. The kitchen is fully stocked with tools to create wonderful meals or quick snacks. Coffee, creamers and sugar are always complimentary. The pool is heated year round and screened to keep the bugs away! Pool toys are provided for the family's entertainment. The garage has been converted into a playroom, with a basketball arcade game and a ping pong table! Books for all ages and board games are also on site. And in case you are looking for a little extra fun, access is provided to the community tennis courts. Rackets and balls provided as well. The Master bedroom has a private bathroom, a walk in closet and a 55" TV. A baby pack-and-play is available at the property in case your party includes an infant. This room has direct access to the pool! The second bedroom has a queen bed and a huge closet. The third bedroom is outfitted with two twin beds and another large closet. These two bedrooms share a full bathroom with a tub. Toiletries including shampoo, conditioner and shower gel are complimentary. The living room has a sofa bed that converts into a queen size bed, if additional sleeping space is needed. The central location of this room makes it the perfect spot for the 65" Roku TV. To round it all up, the huge, fully-fenced back yard is the final touch for your relaxing vacation. Let kids and pets run free without worries! Backyard games and a grill are also provided to add to the fun. University Town Center, a world class shopping and restaurant area is only a few minutes away. Places to go out on a walk and enjoy the weather and sunshine abound. Enjoy the theater? The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at Sarasota Bay features anything from Broadway shows to local productions. Orchestra, ballet, concerts... Sarasota has it all! And traveling into Sarasota is a breeze with the convenient Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ) airport less than 10 min away from the home. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - No elevator (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112150000/112145700/112145639/9897f069.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious private home with new pool, patio, and proximity to The Gulf beaches Bradenton - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=112145639&PinnedHotelID=112145639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113680000/113677900/113677817/f4025ecc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Sarasota Pool Home. 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=27.394629,-82.502754&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:okffDdypvN%3FQ%3FO%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40O%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40SBO%40OBQBQBOBQDOBODQDOBQDMFQDMDQFMDQFMFOFOFMFMHOFMFMHMHOHMHKHMHKHMJKHKJMJKHKJKJIJKJKLIJIJKLGJKLGLILGJGLILGLELGLGNGLELGLENCLENELCNELCNCNCLANEN%3FNCLANANANAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%3FNDN%40LBNBNBLDNBLDLDNBLDNFLDLFLFLFLDLFLHLFLFJHLFLJJFJJLHJHJJJJJHJJJJHJJLHJJJHLJJFLJJFLHNHLHLFLFNFLFLFNFNFLFPDLFPDLDPDLDPDNBPDNBNBPBNBPBPBN%40NBR%40N%40P%40P%40P%40N%40P%3FP%3FP%40N%3FP%3FRAN%3FP%3FNARANAPAPAPANCPAPCNCPCPCNCNCPENCPENENENENENGNENGNGNGNGLGNGLGLGNILILILGLKLGJKLILKJIJKJIJKLKJKHKJKHKJMHKHKHMHMHKFMHMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMDODMDODMDMDOBMBODOBMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOCOAOCMAOCOCMEOCMCOEMEOEMEMEMEOGMGMGMGMGMGKGMIMGMIKIMIKIKIMKKIKKKIKKIMKKKKIKKKIMIMIKIMIMIMIMGMGOIMGMGOGMGOGOEOGOEOEOGOEOCOEOEQCOEQCOCOCQCQAOCQAQCOAQAQAQAO%3FSAO%3FQ%3FO%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ISA85wIplK8RpjnJUTXaz0HHZnE=) Sarasota, FL #### What's nearby - Mall at University Town Center - 7 min drive - 6.7 km - Nathan Benderson Park - 8 min drive - 7.1 km - John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 9 min drive - 7.0 km - Ed Smith Stadium - 9 min drive - 6.3 km - Ringling College of Art and Design - 10 min drive - 6.8 km #### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 10 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk - ‪Honey Tree Cafe - ‬4 min walk - ‪Chi Chop & Kung Fu Tea - ‬8 min walk - ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Pup-approved Winter Escape - Sunshine, Comfort, Beaches & Fun await! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Pup-approved Winter Escape - Sunshine, Comfort, Beaches & Fun await! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Pup-approved Winter Escape - Sunshine, Comfort, Beaches & Fun await!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pup-approved Winter Escape - Sunshine, Comfort, Beaches & Fun await!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Pup-approved Winter Escape - Sunshine, Comfort, Beaches & Fun await! located? > Located in Country Oaks, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from University Park Country Club and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Northeast Plaza Shopping Center. Mall at University Town Center and Sarasota Classic Car Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pup-approved Winter Escape - Sunshine, Comfort, Beaches & Fun await! 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 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth D. Oct 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had an amazing stay at this property! The home was spotless, beautifully decorated, and full equipped with everything we needed.The location was ideal - close to all the local attractions/restaurants/beach, etc. Our host was incredibly responsive and thoughtful. Communication was clear and prompt and she went out of her way to make us feel welcome. Highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable stay! ##### Beth D. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025