Title: Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara - 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 # Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara Vacation home in Sarasota with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103800000/103799200/103799184/f0af2d55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103800000/103799200/103799184/d9e76f1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103800000/103799200/103799184/44115109.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Unclassified image, 4 of 36, button](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103800000/103799200/103799184/82181ac1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103800000/103799200/103799184/73ecc9f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Casa de Zara, discover a tranquil oasis in Sarasota's history. Built in 1925 with Adobe style architecture, this home is just a mile from Main St and features serene gardens filled with Florida native plants and trees. Unwind at one of the seating areas outside or explore nearby parks like Bayfront Park for sunset views. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara Welcome to Casa de Zara! Immerse yourself in Sarasota history by staying in our quaint Adobe style home built in 1925 with a serene garden filled with plants and trees native to Florida. You will be 1 mile from Main St. and 4 miles to Lido Key. One block over you will find a fun filled park with tennis and pickle ball courts, a walking path and basketball courts. Less than a mile away is Bayfront Park which is perfect for watching sunsets! Our home was built in 1925 and is an adobe-style home. With our concrete walls and 10 foot ceilings, the home is very light and airy and stays cool with the warmer climate. We also have several seating areas outside to take in the serene garden that is full of exotic plants native to Florida! Here you can take advantage of 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. You have one bedroom that is set up with a king size bed and the other with a queen size bed. Off of the living room, you will find our lounge area that has a queen size pull-out bed. You can find backup linens in the bedroom closets and backup towels in the half bath. The kitchen is stocked with all of the essentials, pots and pans, and cooking utensils. There are many grocery stores nearby, Publix being the closest! Our wish is for all of our guests to have the best stay at Casa de Zara, so please feel free to reach out if there is anything we can do to better your time here :) Certificate of Registration number is VR24-00085 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - 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. - 3 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Single level property - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - 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 marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming 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 - Bed sheets changed on request - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 8 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1250000/1241000/1240909/606a9b3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tropical Beach Resorts South Village - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 5,119 reviews CA $146 CA $197 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=1240909&PinnedHotelID=1240909&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1220000/1213000/1212924/6ff58e07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hibiscus Suites - 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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 This property does not have elevators ## 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%7C27.34926%2C-82.54325&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=u6YhRuOl-peGtPh-DokvckESGeA=) Sarasota, FL #### What's nearby - Ringling College of Art and Design - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km - Sarasota Opera House - 2 min drive - 1.4 km - Marina Jack - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.5 km #### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬17 min walk - ‪Sunoco - ‬9 min walk - ‪Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe Rosemary - ‬14 min walk - ‪Rosemary Food + Beer - ‬16 min walk - ‪Wicked Cantina Sarasota - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara? > As of Nov 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara on Dec 12, 2025 start from CA $245.46, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarasota-Hotels-Downtown-Sarasota.h103799184.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara located? > Located in Central Sarasota, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Ringling College of Art and Design and Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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