Title: Sara Bay Base Camp: Private Tropical Oasis, Pool, Golf, Bocce, Firepit, PETS 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 # Sara Bay Base Camp: Private Tropical Oasis, Pool, Golf, Bocce, Firepit, PETS Holiday home in Sarasota with a water park ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119540000/119530800/119530727/089de870.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119540000/119530800/119530727/f9486118.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119540000/119530800/119530727/087705a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119540000/119530800/119530727/d5b6c95a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119540000/119530800/119530727/f1e5e8a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Sara Bay Base Camp: Private Tropical Oasis, Pool, Golf, Bocce, Firepit, PETS, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a water park and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Air conditioning - Golf view ## 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. ### Sara Bay Base Camp: Private Tropical Oasis, Pool, Golf, Bocce, Firepit, PETS 🌴Sara Bay Base Camp🌴 is a MUST-VISIT private resort property for those who love coastal life with 5-⭐️ amenities - we’re 🐶-friendly too! It's centrally-located & just minutes to Sarasota/Bradenton destinations, including world-renowned beaches/islands, unique state parks/nature preserves, IMG Academy, SRQ ✈️, & others! It's a destination to itself situated on historic Sara Bay Country Club & features prime 🏌🏼‍♂️-watching & stunning sunset views while lounging & enjoying top-notch amenities! 🌴SBBC🌴 is truly an experience - a private, tropical, resort spread that is perfect for all families & groups of friends! In particular, it's well suited for large multi-generational families or any groups that want to be both close to everything the area has to offer while also having a fun, chill, & luxe vibe at their "home away from home." The completely remodeled property features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, comfortably sleeps/entertains up to 16, accessible-friendly for all, & is absolutely LOADED with fun amenities, features, & games for everyone - even for your 4-legged tail-wagger! 🛏️BEDROOMS: There are 5 updated & locally-themed bedrooms that are all beautifully decorated & furnished - perfect for setting the coastal mood & providing a refreshing night's sleep or nap during the day. 🦩Bedroom 1 (Siesta Key Bedroom) - 1 King (Master Suite) 🦩Bedroom 2 (Anna Maria Bedroom) - 1 King (Master Suite) 🦩Bedroom 3 (Robinson Bedroom) - 2 Queens 🦩Bedroom 4 (Myakka Bedroom) - 2 Twins-Over-Fulls (Bunks) 🦩Bedroom 5 (Lido Key Bedroom) - 1 King 🛁BATHROOMS: There are 3.5 remodeled & upscale bathrooms that are all meticulously decorated, furnished, & maintained - each has a fun tropical vibe & is well-stocked with essentials & fresh linens. 🦩3 Remodeled & Upscale Full Bathrooms 🦩1 Remodeled & Upscale Half Bathroom 🛋️LIVING & THEME ROOMS: The house has 3 (yes 3!) spacious, relaxing, & vibrant living & theme rooms - each has been purposefully designed for all of your lounging & entertainment desires! 🦩Fireplace Living Room - West Indies Vibe, Wood-Burning Fireplace, 65" Smart TV, Board Games 🦩Movie Living Room - Movie Theatre Inspired, Large Sectional, 85" Smart TV 🦩Billiards Play Room - Billiards Table + Accessories, Sara Bay Base Camp Neon (LED) Sign 👨‍🍳KITCHEN & DINING ROOMS: The FULLY-stocked kitchen infused with a tropical palette, lively atmosphere, all stainless appliances, & massive island with 4 counter stools opens-out to the oversized dining room, which boasts a rustic oak-finished dining table (seating for 14) & custom-designed coastal-themed rope chandelier with pineapple-inspired lights - these open & spacious rooms are idyllic for any large groups gathering for meals, playing the many card & board games that are provided, or simply relaxing & enjoying each other's company! ☕️UPSTAIRS LANDING KITCHENETTE: The upstairs landing kitchenette is a super convenient area that's perfect for those guests who want to grab a quick coffee, drink, or snack without having to trek downstairs to the kitchen - equipped with mini-fridge, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, electric kettle, popcorn setup, tableware, & festive smart lighting! 👶🏻KID'S NOOK FUN ROOM: Another unique feature of SBBC is we have an awesome kid's nook fun room under the stairs that designed specifically with the younger kids in mind - includes children's books, various toy & beach gear, & an out-of-this-world star projector! 🧺GARAGE LAUNDRY ROOM: The garage laundry room features brand new, state-of-the-art, mega capacity LG washer & dryer, perfect for large families & groups; the complimentary Tommy Bahama beach gear (chairs, wagon, cooler, & towels) are stored as well. 🌴OUTDOOR SPACES & EXPERIENCES: The outdoor spaces & experiences are truly what make SBBC its own destination - truly unique, tropical, uber fun, & something for everyone! 🦩Tropical oasis area & heated pool - includes pool loungers, Polywood lounge chairs, cabana tables + umbrellas, pool fountain, towel drying rack, & lush tropical landscaping 🦩Pool lanai outdoor living area - includes smart TV, outdoor living set, outdoor dining set, fun smart curtain/wall lighting, various fans, & tons of outdoor + pool accessories 🦩Upstairs screened-in porch outdoor living area - complete with multiple wicker rocking-chair sets & outdoor couch 🦩Mini-Golf putting green - there are 4 amazing holes, flagpoles, & various accessories, including light-up holes & golf balls for night play; feel free to bring your own putting clubs too! 🦩Bocce & Cornhole court - both ends of the court also have chill lounging areas for adoring fans, complete with Adirondack chairs & cabana cooler tables 🦩Firepit & grill area - includes 8 colorful Polywood Adirondack chairs encircling a massive firepit bowl for perfect evening cocktail sessions with flare🔥; there’s also a Weber grill for BBQ & cookouts 🦩Southern swing area - offers more chill seating with views to all the outdoor amenities & spaces 🦩Picnic table area - provides the perfect sit-down area for enjoying your BBQ & grilled meals; includes a cabana umbrella for shade & amazing golf course + sunset views 🦩Tree swing area - kids & adults alike love a fun tree swing 🚙PARKING: There is ample parking for up to 4 vehicles in the driveway or under the carport - please use caution when using the carport as there is very limited height; the garage is accessible & open to guests for laundry & beach equipment storage but please avoid using for parking. 🤩OTHER AMENITIES: The property & grounds are loaded with additional 5-⭐️ amenities. 🦩Smart TVs - included throughout property; numerous free music + video streaming services are complimentary, including access to YouTube TV, Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and more 🦩Apple TV + Govee TV Backlight - included with movie living room experience 🦩Bluetooth music players/speakers - provided throughout property 🦩Blazing-fast Fiber + Wi-Fi service - blankets property, indoor & outdoor, via multiple routers & extenders 🦩Floor & ceiling fans - included throughout property, including one of each in every bedroom 🦩Dog-friendly - various amenities are also available, including fenced-in yard, dog toys, dog towels, dog waste bags, dog treats, & more 🦩Family-friendly - various amenities are also available, including fenced-in yard, sliding-doors alarms, Pack ‘N Play, high chair, kid’s nook fun room, & more 🦩Complimentary coffee + tea supplies 🦩Complimentary Tommy Bahama beach gear - chairs, wagon, cooler, & towels 🦩Expansive back & side fenced-in yards - perfect for additional privacy & security (especially for dogs & kids) ☀️LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS: Driving times are all approximate & of course dependent on traffic. 🦩Lido Key ~16-18min 🦩Bradenton Beach ~18-22min 🦩Siesta Key ~25-27min 🦩Holmes Beach/AMI ~25-28min 🦩Sara Bay Marina <5min 🦩Robinson Preserve ~25-28min 🦩Ringling Museum of Art <8min 🦩SRQ International Airport <5-7min 🦩Downtown Sarasota ~12-15min 🦩Downtown Bradenton ~12-15min 🦩IMG Academy ~10-13min ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - 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 - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing 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 ### Safety features - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=27.4213,-82.55594&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:grkfDre%7BvN%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40O%40S%40OBQ%40OBQBQBOBQBODQBOBODQDODODOFQDMDOFOFOFMFOFOFMFMHOFMHMHMHMHMHKHMHMJKHKJKHKJKJKJKJKJIJKLIJILIJILIJGLILGLGLGLILELGLENELGLENELENELCNCLENCNALENANCL%3FNCNAN%3FNANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%3FNBN%40LDN%40NBLDNBLBNDLDNDLDLFNDLDLFLDLHLFLFLFLHJFLHJHLHJHJHLJJHJJJJJJHJJJJJHJJJHLHLHJHLHLHLHLFLHNFLFLFNFNFLFNFNDNDLFPDNDNDNBPDNBNDPBNBPBNBPBP%40NBP%40N%40R%40N%40P%40P%3FP%40N%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FN%3FRAN%3FPANARANAPAPCPANCPCPCNCNCPENCPENCNEPELEPGNENELGPGLGNGNGLGNGLINGJILINILILIJILIJKLIJKJKJIJKJKHKJKJMHKJKHMFKJMFKHMHMFMFMFMFMFMDMFODMFMDODMBODMDOBMBOBOBMBOBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOCMAOAOCMCOCOCMCOCMEOEMCOEMEMGOEMGMEMGMGMGMGMGMIKIMGKKMGKIMKKIKKKKKIKKKKIKKKIKKMIKIMIKIMIMIOIMGKIOGMGOGMGOGOGMGQEMEOGOEQEMEQEOCOCQEOCQCOCOCQCQAOCQAQAQAOASAO%3FQAO%3FS%3FOAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hEJvVmI8QxAEtdhB3X1FRRpjDkk=) Sarasota, FL #### What's nearby - University of South Florida Sarasota - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles - Powel Crosley Estate - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles - New College of Florida - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles - Sarasota Classic Car Museum - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles - John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles #### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive - ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cafe Havana - ‬2 min drive - ‪Cafe Amalfi - ‬5 min drive - ‪Eleni's Pizza Works - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sara Bay Base Camp: Private Tropical Oasis, Pool, Golf, Bocce, Firepit, PETS pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Sara Bay Base Camp: Private Tropical Oasis, Pool, Golf, Bocce, Firepit, PETS? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sara Bay Base Camp: Private Tropical Oasis, Pool, Golf, Bocce, Firepit, PETS? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sara Bay Base Camp: Private Tropical Oasis, Pool, Golf, Bocce, Firepit, PETS located? > Located in Whitfield Estates, this golf holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from University of South Florida Sarasota and 3.1 mi (5 km) from New College of Florida. IMG Academy and State College of Florida are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question 10 ### Exceptional