Tropical garden home-walk to downtown, 5 minutes to beaches, DOG friendly

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Sarasota, FL

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens19 min walk
Sarasota Memorial Hospital20 min walk
Marina Jack3 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Key lime Cottage: Freshly renovated, clean and cozy cottage central to the BEST of Sarasota-BEACHES, downtown, parks, shopping and art. Enjoy this DOG friendly home with fenced yard and lush tropical landscape. It is located in a quiet and friendly residential neighborhood right next door to Sarasota’s “central park” (Payne Park) and the newly completed Legacy bike Trail. Just around the corner (again, easy walking distance) is Ringling’s new modern ART museum. Walk, bike or trolley to DOWNTOWN Sarasota for the Saturday FARMER’S MARKET.

You will enjoy a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, smart TV, Wi-Fi and free onsite parking. Designed with peace and tranquility in mind, décor and furnishings are comfortable, cozy and clean with a Florida coastal vibe. Family/kid/dog friendly. The backyard is the perfect place to relax: chill in the hammock under the mango tree, sip coffee listening to the morning bird song or cook dinner on the Weber grill. You will have the ENTIRE yard and house to yourself.

You cannot beat this location!
4.8 miles to Siesta beach
3.5 miles to Lido beach (my favorite- and a fairly easy bike ride!)
1.2 miles to Bay front park and marina
1.1 miles to Selby Botanical Gardens
Less than a mile to downtown
STEPS to Payne park and Legacy bike trail
The new Bay Runner TROLLEY is only 3 blocks away: hop on it anytime from 8AM-midnight for FREE and ride to downtown, Lido beach or St Armands.

Payne Park is a great place to exercise, relax or play. It is home to a 9 hole disc golf course, skate park, circus playground, clay tennis courts and plenty of open green space to walk your dog, play or stroll. Payne park café has outdoor live music nearly every Friday night with dinner and drinks for purchase.

The Legacy Bike Trail is 18 miles of vehicle-free, paved path for biking, walking or skating. It goes from our front door/Payne Park all the way to Venice.

IF you have a larger group, but still want a little privacy and separate space-Please see my other available property (Bamboo beach house) conveniently located JUST across the street from the garden oasis/Keylime cottage. Rent both and get the best of both worlds-togetherness with your own sanctuary and private retreat!

Property manager

Tracy

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There is absolutely NO smoking allowed inside the house. There will be an additional $500 cleaning fee if smoking occurs inside.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Sarasota

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Alta Vista, a neighborhood in Sarasota. 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 Lido Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stardust Event Center or Ed Smith Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 19 min walk
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 20 min walk
Marina Jack - 3 min drive
St. Armands Circle - 8 min drive
Lido Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 8 min walk
Starbucks - 16 min walk
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - 16 min walk
Tamiami Tap - 14 min walk
Raffurtys Bar & Grill - 16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical garden home-walk to downtown, 5 minutes to beaches, DOG friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Tropical garden home-walk to downtown, 5 minutes to beaches, DOG friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical garden home-walk to downtown, 5 minutes to beaches, DOG friendly?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical garden home-walk to downtown, 5 minutes to beaches, DOG friendly located?

Located in Alta Vista, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Payne Park and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Sarasota Art Museum and Colonial Village Shopping Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

Apr 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Vacation

Perfect spot for us to spend our vacation. Central location for everything we wanted to see and do.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Mar 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway

House was the perfect size for my husband and I. Bathroom and kitchen was well stocked. Place was very clean with a nice backyard. We ate dinner out back most nights. Location was great! Check in was easy. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Feb 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Sarasota cottage!

We were so happy with our stay at this house! The owner was very responsive to our questions and really made us feel at home. We loved how close it was to Payne park and downtown Sarasota. And having the bicycles to use was a real bonus. The house was clean, beds were comfortable, and we just really enjoyed our extended stay there.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

Jan 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot!

My Fiance and I loved our stay! And our pup loved the back yard, lots of plants for him to chase lizards in(: Clean house! This location is really great. Only a 5-10 minute drive to so many places. Grocery store is in walking distance which is nice if you enjoy doing that. We also noticed how safe we felt in the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug L., USA

Aug 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cute

Nice cottage in a great location with everything you need

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tracy

I am a native of Sarasota and work as a nurse practitioner. I love animals and have 2 dogs, 2 cats and a gold fish. I love working in the garden, biking,, camping and hanging out with my 2 kids.

What makes this property unique

On the edge of downtown
seconds to HUGE park
seconds to Legacy trail bike path (bikes available!)
Central location- easy drive to Siesta, longboat and Lido/st Armands.
Garden setting with fruit trees, palms, magnolia, etc.