Check-in and communication was easy. We needed a pet-friendly property as we were traveling with out little poodle, but there was a noticeable animal odor upon entry (our dog doesn't shed and is odorless, so maybe we're overly sensitive to the odor, but it's the risk of accommodating pets). Between buying some air fresheners and becoming "nose blind" after being inside a while, it wasn't a problem.
The property has not been updated much from its 60s/70s days, but it's in good repair, everything is in good order and provided good value; we did not need a luxury property. The layout/floorplan is perfect. Kitchen had more than everything we needed (esp my favorite tools - kitchen scissors and meat thermometer!). FireTV offered what we needed and the owner has a YouTubeTV sub, so lots of live tv options, too. Just one tv, but that was not a problem for us. Washer and dryer in garage worked just fine. LOVED the tiny crescents from the ice maker! Minor issue with A/C. We let the manager know, but we ended up being able to fix it ourselves even though they were ready to call for repair.
We especially appreciated the garage. Sarasota is HOT in the summer and the sun is intense. Parking inside is a huge perk and also makes entry to the home easy. Large fenced back yard and a back patio, but it was too hot to spend any time outside. The table on the porch is probably really nice for dinner or drinks when the whether is better.
The neighborhood is the real star, though. Friendly neighbors, quiet street to walk the dog, safe and interesting running route, super fast access to downtown and literally 5 minute drive to the airport. We don't really care much for beach stuff, so no clue how easy the access to the bay is once you walk to the very nearby overlook.
If we're back in the Sarasota area, we would definitely book again.