Charming downtown bungalow in historic district; walk to all in Sarasota

A classic "old Florida" bungalow, newly updated to provide you a comfortable refuge in downtown Sarasota.  Walk through the pretty Laurel Park neighborhood (recently named a National Historic District) to nearby urban amenities: Main Street shops, restaurants and movies, Towles Court artists' colony with galleries and studios, Payne Park, the beautiful Sarasota bayfront, the Saturday farmers market.

The new bathroom and updated kitchen are classically styled, squeaky-clean and fully equipped. Enjoy sunny days on the lanai (complete with Florida-style louvered windows) or the backyard stone patio furnished with table, chairs and umbrella; pick citrus fruit from your own trees. Tile floors throughout continue the cool but tropical feel.

Ten minutes in the car will take you to Lido or Siesta Key beaches with their famous white sands.

A recent guest wrote:

"My wife and I just want to say that we were completely happy with the house rental.  It was more spacious than any hotel room, perfectly clean, with a comfortable bed, extra rooms for work or reading, and a great flat screen TV with DVD player.   The kitchen was well equipped for cooking and entertaining with a fabulous outdoor grill and professional utensils (something the guy cares about).   The location just off downtown made it convenient to sightseeing at the harbor, attending shows, and having fun on rental bikes.  It was an ideal choice for our vacation.  Thanks."  -  Mark & Peggy

There is one roomy bedroom in this cozy little house, with queen-sized bed and cotton linens, large walk-in closet and an adjacent sitting room/study with a desk.  A sleeper-sofa in the living room accomodates two guests. The spacious kitchen adjoins the dining area and living room. Central air-conditioning and heat. TV and DVD player; CD player; wireless internet. Weber gas barbeque grill. Washer/dryer.

Off-street parking for one car, and it's easy to park on the quiet dead-end street.

Sarasota combines cultural pursuits (opera, museums, the Botanical
Gardens, film festival, art galleries, theatre) with the recreational
activities afforded by stunning white sand beaches and warm Gulf waters.
Lido beach is about 10 minutes' drive over the Ringling Bridge; Siesta, named #1 beach in the USA in 2011, is 15 minutes.

There is a huge outlet shopping mall half an hour away in Ellenton;
Disney World is 2 hours away. Tampa International airport is one
hour 15 minutes' drive.

January to March: $2500 per month; $800 per week.
November, December, April: $2200 per month; $750 per week
May to October: $1500 per month; $650 per week
Discounts available for long-term (6+ months) stays - please inquire.
12% tax on short-term stays; $100 cleaning fee; refundable security
deposit.  $100 extra for weekly rentals that fall on a holiday (e.g. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4).

Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. A small, quiet pet would be considered on individual basis - please ask!

No smoking in the house please.