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A modern house with a well-lit entrance, a visible door, and a staircase leading to the upper level. - Tropical, private, downtown (Sarasota)
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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and two framed artworks on the wall. - Tropical, private, downtown (Sarasota)
Property grounds - Tropical, private, downtown (Sarasota)
A cozy living room with a sofa, ottoman, and armchair, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the walls. - Tropical, private, downtown (Sarasota)
In quaint Laurel Park, this Sarasota haven offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the lush backyard with a patio table, grills, and beach chairs. Enjoy the beautiful 6' wooden fence surrounding this private oasis.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Tropical, private, downtown

  • You’ll more than enjoy your accommodations and be very glad you chose to stay here. Your apartment is well appointed, comfortable and extremely clean. Original art floods the walls. The garden area is lush, quiet and relaxing with sunshine filtering through a canopy of 200 year old oak trees overhead. Comfortable outdoor sofa and accent chairs as well as a patio table and chairs set with a backdrop of Giant Birds of Paradise and thick bushy palms. The cafe lights walk with you from your car to apartment. A private gem walking distance to everything. Private off street parking and washer and dryer with everything you need to do laundry. . Beach chairs, huge beach towels, beach bag, boogie boards, innertubes, snorkels, beach umbrellas all available to you. Dog shower. New mattresses and smart TVs with all of the movie channels. ****************When you book your flights and you get into Sarasota at 2:30 THAT is the time to figure out if you’ll pick up groceries during that time until check-in or would like to ask for an early check in. One hour before check-in is not. I CANNOT DO SAME DAY EARLY CHECK-IN REQUESTS FOR ANY REASON. If you request it at the same time you book your flight I will accommodate you. There will be a $100 deposit for this but if you show up early you get your money back. If you show up at the regular check-in time after we’ve worked hard to get your apartment ready early I will be unable to refund your deposit. If you’re driving I cannot accommodate early check-in

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking or vaping indoors

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • 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
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $20/pet/day ($200/monthly)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping indoors

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Central Sarasota, a neighbourhood in Sarasota, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking. Visit our Sarasota travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A large auditorium with rows of chairs, a stage, and ornate architectural details.
    Sarasota Opera House
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A cluster of pink orchids with white stripes.
    Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A building with a sign reading "Marina Jack" and a white van parked in front.
    Marina Jack
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A modern building with a purple facade and a white performance arts hall.
    Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
    4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Payne Park
    1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro
    11 min walk
  • Raffurty's Bar And Grill
    6 min walk
  • The Main Bar Sandwich Shop
    6 min walk
  • The Shamrock
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical, private, downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Tropical, private, downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tropical, private, downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical, private, downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical, private, downtown located?

This family-friendly Sarasota apartment building is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Payne Park and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Regal Hollywood - Sarasota and Sarasota County Visitor Information Center are also within 10 minutes.

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Tropical, private, downtown 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. 81 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 94 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute place in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The unit is very cozy and very artfully decorated. This apartment is located downstairs. The neighborhood has restaurants within a few minute walk and a Sprouts a very quick drive away. We were very comfortable during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host in a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Nice Place and Location

Nice, Clean Property, Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thorir T.

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

A cozy stay in downtown Sarasota

A small, but clean and cozy apartment within walking distance to downtown restaurants and cafés, and the marina and more. We enjoyed 4 weeks there with minimal use of the car.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erik K.

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

Great for a private little weekend getaway

Nice clean place. Fenced in courtyard. Plenty of privacy. We enjoyed a nice date night and a lazy morning. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

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

Walk to everything

This condo is a great place to stay if you want to walk downtown to some outstanding restaurants! Great helpful and friendly host with great communication. Easy check in and out. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

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

Secluded accomodation

We only stayed for a short time, we met the owner on arrival, who was very sweet and helpful. We were the only one’s there so we had the whole place to ourselves. It’s really close to a big park, with tennis facility and walkable to the marina and a downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location

Walked to dinner. Doggie loved fenced in backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Awesome Sarasota get away

This is our second time staying at this property in Sarasota and we just love it there!!! It's quiet and quaint but walking distance to everything! And there is a great outdoor space where you can view the stars between the beautiful trees in the back yard. The owner is so helpful and nice. I would highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a great get away week or weekend in Sarasota!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Great 4th of July weekend

The place was very nice. We enjoyed our stay. Nice and close to everything. We had one little hiccup but it was addressed quickly. Great communication from the host. My dog doesn't get to be off leash outside much with where we live and she loved being able to be free in the yard. There is also a nice dog park near by. Wish we could have stayed longer, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

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

Spring Break Recharge

Loved Christie’s backyard oasis with the scent of jasmine filling the air! The bed was extremely comfortable with the softest sheets! Having access to a washer and dryer meant we didn’t need to pack as much. We really enjoyed everything Sarasota had to offer: golf, museums and beach! Thanks, Christie!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

sarasota VRBO review

The host was very nice and kept us updated. the apt. was small but nice and an excellent location w/ a beautiful courtyard. The only issue was she was not quite ready for us by the time we arrived but she kept us updated and refunded our pet deposit. Would still reserve it again. Beautiful walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

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

Elopement stay

We arrived at the property and instantly fell in love with it. The outdoor space is adorable and very private. It was the perfect get away for our elopement. We had plenty of space for the two of us and our two small dogs. They really enjoyed the fenced in back yard. We were walking distance to everything downtown and it was still nice and quiet. Christina and Lulu (sweetest pup) were so accommodating and nice. She even gave us recommendations for beaches and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back to celebrate future anniversaries! We had the best and most memorable time here! :) Would recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Sarasota Get Away 2025

Christie is such a great person, easy to contact, communicate with and a joy to just visit with her ! We love staying here, it’s a perfect location to all that we enjoy. The unit is simply wonderful in all aspects ! Christie was so concerned about the TV, so she changed to a larger size; she brought extra lights to cover a few dark areas, always being concerned about one’s comfort, what a great Host ! See you again, hopefully sooner ! Happy New Year Christie !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Cottage cuteness

My husband , myself and our dog spent a few days on the gulf side of Florida. Since this was pet friendly with an enclosed yard it already was fabulous. When we pulled up and off loaded we were immediately enveloped in coziness. The description of drop your keys and go was right on. We walked to a great Italian restaurant across the street. We didn’t have to drive too far for any of the daily trips we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Mother daughter trip

The host of this property is amazing. I had to reschedule this booking last minute. It was past the cancellation date. She allowed me to move it to a later date. I texted with her several times over the next few months. She always responded. The rental was exactly as it was presented. Cute little apartment very well stocked and clean. Super close to everything we wanted to do. We went to St Armand's circle and Lido beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Marilyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Great location, some issues

The good things: The apartment was absolutely clean and the neighborhood is wonderful! Very walkable to downtown amenities. The bathroom in the apt is functional and very nice. Issues and inconveniences: The bedroom is crowded for two people as the bed is in the corner so you can only get in and out of bed on the one side. There isn’t a place to hang dresses or longer items of clothing. There were items left in the frig and freezer when we got there, some perishable. Cooking facilities consist of a toaster oven, microwave and 2 burner electric hot plate but it’s fine if you don’t plan to do much cooking.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was amazing and the perfect location for anyone visiting Sarasota. It was just the perfect place downtown and just 10min drive away to lido Key. Christie was an excellent host and made sure we had everything we needed for the stay. It was very clean and the perfect for the occasion. Large bedroom and a spacey living room. I recommend anyone staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike Catania C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely neighborhood. Quaint and comfortable. Perfect for our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little suite in a convenient location to downtown activities and the waterfront. Appreciated the fine art displayed, which gave it a homey atmosphere. Nice outdoor area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

FREDERICK W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, relaxing setting in a quaint neighborhood a short walk to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

4th of July

Place was perfect for our short stay! Great location, roomy enough for two adults and two small pups. Very cute inside, would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nilda S.

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

Paradise close to everything we wanted.

We wouldnt in there long, but we enjoyed coming back after a long walk and dinner at St Armand Circle to a nice quiet little nest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vaike O.

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

Excellent overnight stay!

Our host went above and beyond. The place was clean, quiet and extremely well organized. She happily accommodated our early check-in and even had treats for our dog. Very close to shops and restaurants. We would love to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025