[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Remodeled dreamy beach cottage 5 minutes to Siesta Key in lush tropical setting. Cottage in Sarasota with kitchen and patio ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95330000/95322100/95322040/26aea873.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95330000/95322100/95322040/3fbd0ec4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95330000/95322100/95322040/01dffa91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95330000/95322100/95322040/5446c410.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95330000/95322100/95322040/2bbc9830.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience a charming 1950's cottage in Sarasota's West Of The Trail neighborhood. Lovingly remodeled with modern touches, this home offers a relaxing atmosphere and outdoor oasis featuring a large screened-in patio, fire pit, and bamboo sway sounds. Enjoy the well-equipped kitchen with coffee maker and picture window views of the backyard. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities ## 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. ### Remodeled dreamy beach cottage 5 minutes to Siesta Key in lush tropical setting. Stay in, what locals consider to be one of the most sought after areas of Sarasota -West Of The Trail. Loved for its absolutely perfect location- close to world famous Siesta Key, downtown, restaurants, shopping and many great parks. It is an area where time has stood still and neighbors warmly greet you and kids still play outside. This well manicured 1950's cottage has been lovingly remodeled with a touch of modern fixtures and upgrades while still maintaining all of the home's charm. Stroll down past the sea-grass to the front porch complete with rocking chairs for your enjoyment. As you step foot inside the maple hardwood floors and the subtle ocean blue walls will set the relaxing tone for your stay. There is a dining room with seating for 6, enjoy the bar area where you will find amenities to enjoy your favorite wine or a cocktail. The home is filled with natural light and the kitchen has a picture window that showcases the backyard oasis- a large screened in patio, fire pit and the sound of swaying bamboo. The kitchen is well equipped with coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, oven, stove, full fridge and freezer with water and ice-maker, cooking utensils, pots and pans, plates, bowls, cups, silverware and much more. The coziest living room includes a couch and a papa-bear chair with over-sized plush cushions and pillows, sink in and enjoy streaming a movie, also has an antique cowboy chair that is perfect for lounging in with a good book. The master bedroom has a queen size memory foam mattress, all bedding and pillows, TV and armoire. The en-suite bathroom has the perfect layout for a couple who gets ready at the same time with a separate closing door to the shower and toilet from the vanity, all towels included. Need to do a load of laundry? You will find brand new large capacity washer and dryer making laundry day simple and quick. On the other side of the house there are 2 guest rooms and a guest bath, each adorably decorated with you in mind. one room has a twin size bed with storage drawers beneath and the other room has 2 twin beds, all bedding and pillows included. The guest bathroom is bright and airy with a walk-in shower and glass-top vanity, all towels included. Enjoy Adirondack chairs around the fire table in the backyard for those nights-in and beach chairs and towels for those days out. Definitely check-out the white sand beach Siesta Key Beach and stroll around the quaint tropical village for some shopping and dining. Downtown Sarasota you will find the Bayfront Park, Marina Jacks, O'leary's, trolley tours, bars, clubs, boutiques, spas and dining galore! Cross the Ringling Bridge and head out to St. Armand's circle the Rodeo drive of the Gulf or keep going and find the quiet shores of Lido Beach and South Lido Beach. UTC Mall and Lakewood Ranch is a quick 15-20 minute drive east or head south to Venice for some world renowned Sharks tooth hunting- find a meg! Other popular attractions include Ringling Museum, Big Cat Habitat, Myakka State Park, Mote Marine, Sarasota Jungle Gardens and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75920000/75920000/75919940/729c3eb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Specious and renovated 2 bed 2 bath house South Sarasota - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=75919940&PinnedHotelID=75919940&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119690000/119680300/119680257/c20c352a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Florida Cove Cottage - 2BD/2BA in the heart of SRQ Central Sarasota - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=119680257&PinnedHotelID=119680257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108090000/108081200/108081190/615ff18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem III Central Sarasota - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=108081190&PinnedHotelID=108081190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105110000/105101400/105101382/6dad0e95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy, - fully furnished, BEAUTIFUL HOUSE, 5 minutes from Siesta Key Beach Sarasota - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=105101382&PinnedHotelID=105101382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100774000/100773962/cf32aa10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Downtown Villa-Fully equipped! 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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 South Sarasota, a neighborhood in Sarasota, is home to this cottage. 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 Siesta Key Beach and Crescent Beach. Coconuts Family Entertainment Center and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. 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 Cottages in Sarasota](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarasota-Cottages.d602719-aaCottages.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%7C27.29170%2C-82.53281&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wJSHK6Y0I6xRCYPawTbPSVQRN-g=) Sarasota, FL ### What's nearby - Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.5 km - Marina Jack - 8 min drive - 6.2 km - Siesta Key Beach - 9 min drive - 6.2 km - St. Armands Circle - 13 min drive - 11.9 km - Lido Beach - 16 min drive - 14.0 km ### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 25 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk - ‪Red Barn Bar - ‬15 min walk - ‪Walt's Fish Market - ‬5 min walk - ‪Einstein Bros. Bagels - ‬12 min walk - ‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Remodeled dreamy beach cottage 5 minutes to Siesta Key in lush tropical setting. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Remodeled dreamy beach cottage 5 minutes to Siesta Key in lush tropical setting.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Remodeled dreamy beach cottage 5 minutes to Siesta Key in lush tropical setting.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Remodeled dreamy beach cottage 5 minutes to Siesta Key in lush tropical setting. located? > Located in South Sarasota, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Landings and Coconuts Family Entertainment Center. Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Bee Ridge Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Remodeled dreamy beach cottage 5 minutes to Siesta Key in lush tropical setting. 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 ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsten T. Jan 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### family vacation home is nicely decorated and spacious; centrally located to many things we wanted to do; quiet neighborhood ##### Kirsten T. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny H. Mar 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Stay! This house was clean, quiet and comfortable. Host was very responsive and the location was perfect. Thank you! ##### Jenny H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda S. Mar 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome! Highly Recommend! Loved the cottage and location! Very pretty and extremely clean. The host was awesome to work with. ##### Brenda S. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Court K. Aug 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay-just as described House is super cute.. nostalgic beach vibe- can’t help but feel happy n relaxed. Close to beaches, shopping and great food. Tiffany was absolutely amazing! Super kind and friendly and quick to reply when i had questions. Absolutely recommend 10/10- def will book again! ##### Court K. 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