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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I (Sarasota)
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I (Sarasota)
Experience the charm of a beautifully restored historic home in Burns Court neighborhood. With Italian leather seating, these cozy gems offer vintage charm and modern luxury within walking distance to main street and a short drive from Lido Key Beach.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I

Beautifully restored home in the Historic downtown of Sarasota. We have a cluster of 3 neighboring homes fresh off a $2.5 M renovation with high-end furnishings including Italian leather seating. These cozy gems offer the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern luxury.

This property is dog friendly, however, if you plan to bring dog over 20lb or more than one dog, explicit owner's permission is required before booking.

A short 7-minute drive over the picturesque John Ringling Bridge leads you to Lido Key Beach. Stop by the renowned St. Armand's Circle for delightful dining and shopping or walk to main street.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Absolutely no pets on the top of the furniture

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

Located in Sarasota, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ed Smith Stadium or Sarasota Kennel Club. Visit our Sarasota travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens which includes wildflowers
    Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Marina Jack
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Central Sarasota which includes theater scenes and interior views
    Sarasota Opera House
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall which includes signage
    Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
    9 min walk
  • The Cask and Ale
    6 min walk
  • Pastry Art
    7 min walk
  • Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
    7 min walk
  • Smokin' Joe's Sarasota
    9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I located?

Located in Central Sarasota, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. St. Armands Circle is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Historic Downtown Sarasota - Gem I Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dominic L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, cleanliness could improve

The house is in great location. The down side was that we had dirty folded towels, dirty sheets and a dirty duvet. The washing machine was also overflowing and the property manager expected us to wait for the technician to show up, the technician didn’t show up and washing was not repaired but we got the checkout instructions to run the washing machine.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderfully renovated stand alone 2BR

We could not have been more happy with the unit itself and its centralized location. Easy walk to everything downtown. All new furniture, appliances and kitchen supplies. Only issue is we were expecting one king and one queen. Instead the unit was furnished with two queens. One other smaller issue was fact that one of the BR’a TV did not have a remote thus not functional. Our request for a replacement was ignored by the property manager we reported it to. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dale H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Property

I was quite excited to find a property so centrally located in downtown Sarasota. The stay consisted of 4 days for myself and 2 friends and we find the property very nice for the most part. There were a few drawbacks which is why my rating is only average. In the 4 days that we were there we could not figure out the TV with any consistancy. There are TVs in each bedroom and a Main TV in the living room. We spent more time trying to get the TV to work than we actually spent watching. It happened to be championship weekend for the NFL so we had interest in all games. SO be aare you likely will not enjoy fighting with e the remote on the TVs. Probably the biggest disappointment is that when we left we made every effort to comply with all the instructions making sure the trash was taken out. Linens were left ready to be washed and we check the unit for no trash of any kind. When I got homw I get a note with a charge of 20.00 that is being charged for a stain on a towel that needed to be replaced. This is totally bogus charge in my opinion because I did see a small amount of blood. I mean very small amount which was the result of shaving. and wiping my face. The owner claims the towel needed to be replaced and hence the 20.00 charge. Let be serious have you ever cut yourself shaving in a hotel and gotten a charge for soiled linens. This is just an attempt to extract extra income from an honest customer. For that reason I doubt I would stay again because integrity
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was exactly as described. Beautiful inside & out. Great neighborhood with friendly people. We were in the property across from the cinema. Sat out on the patio every evening, listening to music from the Fish Camo down the ateeet chatting with people out walking. Would love to stay there again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I felt it was a real privilege to stay in such a beautifully restored Spanish bungalow. The location is perfect easily walkable to things downtown and close to the Ringling bridge to get to Saint Armand and Lido Key Beach.The bungalow itself had been painstakingly restored was exceptionally clean and beautiful. Whenever I ran into any issue, the property manager responded quickly. My wife and I will definitely stay here again. I would love to own this property. It’s so nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property has recently been redone do everything is beautiful and very clean. The unit is perfectly located for a short walk to the marina and Main Street.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott Boodman A.

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

Amazing Experience

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025