Title: Downtown Home - 5 Min to Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Downtown Home - 5 Min to Beach ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100350000/100345200/100345169/c4cc9645.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100350000/100345200/100345169/ecc21324.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100350000/100345200/100345169/b570c667.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100350000/100345200/100345169/15207bdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100350000/100345200/100345169/01741da1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Sarasota, this charming home offers a modern retreat. With its central location, you're just minutes away from popular restaurants and bars on Main Street in Downtown Sarasota. Enjoy access to free parking, WiFi, laundry facilities, and a fully equipped kitchen. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Laundry ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Downtown Home - 5 Min to Beach Come and enjoy a charming single-family 2-bedroom home in the heart of Sarasota Florida, with all new furnishings! Your family will be close to EVERYTHING when you stay at this centrally-located home. 5 minutes to Main Street in Downtown Sarasota which contains some of Sarasota's most popular restaurants and bars! Also only 5 minutes to Marina Jacks, Lido Beach and just 10 minutes to Siesta Key Beach. Also right next to a GROCERY STORE (Publix)! Free Parking, wifi, laundry, and full kitchen. The space is beautifully designed to be modern and easy on the eyes! Fully equipped with a full kitchen, full bathroom, and two bedrooms. Each room is stocked with extremely comfortable linens, comforters, and a memory foam Queen Mattress from Zinus! For extra guests, the space provides a premium air mattress with linens and blankets. They property allows access to the house through an electric keypads with a code that will be sent to you prior to check in. This beautiful home is a one minute walk to a large grocery store, Publix. Also only two miles away from downtown Main Street with some of the best restaurants and entertainment in all of Sarasota. This rental is also a 5 minute drive from beautiful Marina Jack and Lido Beach and a 10 minute drive to Siesta Key Beach and Saint Armand’s Circle. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99425200/99425169/74a6f872.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Delightful 2BR Downtown Sarasota - The White Pearl Central Sarasota - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.6 Excellent 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=99425169&PinnedHotelID=99425169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1220000/1213000/1212924/6ff58e07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hibiscus Suites - 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Just 2 miles from beach! Central Sarasota - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=92283699&PinnedHotelID=92283699&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 16433 ## About the area Central Sarasota, a neighbourhood in Sarasota, is home to this holiday home. 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 LECOM Park. [Visit our Sarasota travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota.dx602719) [View more Holiday homes in Sarasota](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Private-Holiday-Homes.d602719-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=27.349937,-82.54456&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:et%7DeDn%7ExvN%3FQ%3FO%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40O%40S%40O%40QBO%40SBO%40OBQBQBOBQDOBQDODODQDMDQDMDQFMDOFOFOFOFMFMHOFMHMFMHMHMHMHMHKHMJKJMHKJKJKHKJIJKLKJIJIJILIJILILILGJGLILGLELGLGNGLELENELELENCLENENCLCNCLANCNANCNALANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNDLBNDLDLDNDLDLFLFLFLDLFLHLFLFLHJHLHJHJHLHJHJJJJJHJJJJJJHJJLHJHLJJHLHLHLFLHLHLFLFNHLFLFNDNFNFNDLFPDLDPDNDNDNBNDPBNBPBNDP%40PBN%40NBR%40N%40P%40N%40R%40N%40P%3FP%3FP%40N%3FP%3FPAP%3FP%3FNARANAPANARANCPAPCNANERCNCNCPENCNEPELEPENENGNENGNGNENGLGNILGLGLINILGLIJILILKLIJILKJIJKJKJKLKHKJKHKJMHKHKHMFKJMFMFMHMFMFMFMFMFMDMDOFMDMDODMBODMBODO%40MBOBO%40MBOBO%3FOBO%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOCOCOAMCOCMAOEOCMEOCMEMEOEMGMEOEMGMGMGMGMGKIMGMGMKKGMIKIKIKKMIKKKIIMKKKKIKKKKMIKIMIMIMIKIMGMIOGMIMGMGOGMGOGOEOGOEOEOEOEOEOEQEOCOEQCOCOCSCOAOCQAQCOASAOAQAO%3FSAO%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jsiReCdn4FI0-NHsTcYPner-B2o=) Sarasota, FL ### What's nearby - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Ringling College of Art and Design - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Marina Jack - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - St. Armands Circle - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles - Lido Beach - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles ### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 9 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Sunoco - ‬5 min walk - ‪Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe Rosemary - ‬8 min walk - ‪Ocean Prime Sarasota - ‬16 min walk - ‪Rosemary Food + Beer - ‬14 min walk - ‪Wicked Cantina Sarasota - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Downtown Home - 5 Min to Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Downtown Home - 5 Min to Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Downtown Home - 5 Min to Beach? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Downtown Home - 5 Min to Beach located? > Located in Central Sarasota, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Downtown Home - 5 Min to Beach Reviews 8.4 ### Very good 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fabian R. 16 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The place was warn and comfortable I had a great time there it was great that the beach was so close ##### Fabian R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessie P. 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring training trip We had a wonderful time in the VRBO! The location was perfect as we could walk the trails by the bay every morning before heading to Ed Smith Stadium for some Orioles spring training! The place was nicely decorated and spacious for 4 adults to comfortably stay. Would definitely recommend to anyone headed down to Sarasota! ##### Jessie P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Maya G. 9 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### That was not a vacation rental Didn't feel on vacation other than location we didn't like the place. ##### Maya G. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen T. 10 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Walkable Location We enjoyed our stay in this little duplex. Beds were comfy and the evenings were quiet. The size and location were just right for our group of 3 friends in town for a painting seminar at the Arts Center of Sarasota. We could walk to the Arts Center as well as restaurants and grocery stores. Great communication with the hosts for checkin. We would stay here again in future. ##### Kathleen T. 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