Title: The Ashton Retreat- Vibrant and Chic Cottage 5 minutes from the 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 # The Ashton Retreat- Vibrant and Chic Cottage 5 minutes from the Beach! Holiday home in Sarasota with kitchen ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114324000/114323997/a2fd12ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114324000/114323997/23be83f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114324000/114323997/w1436h955x4y4-a39b2568.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114324000/114323997/c5ee6cea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114324000/114323997/53c9096c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at The Ashton Retreat- Vibrant and Chic Cottage 5 minutes from the Beach!. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom888 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Ashton Retreat- Vibrant and Chic Cottage 5 minutes from the Beach! Welcome to The Ashton Retreat, a beautifully restored 1925 cottage where vintage charm meets modern comfort! Nestled 5 minutes from Siesta Key this hidden gem is your perfect tropical escape in Sarasota. Whether you're here for a fun beach getaway, a romantic retreat, or a peaceful escape, our cottage is the perfect place to unwind while staying close to all that Sarasota has to offer. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 888 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36380000/36370600/36370579/83917b92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Steps to 2025 #1 rated Beach in USA Spacious2+2Condo,pool,garageTranquil Setting Siesta Key - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 157 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=36370579&PinnedHotelID=36370579&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33957700/33957622/99ee8a79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Villa with Lush Tropical Garden Very Close to Siesta Key! 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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=27.276688,-82.51111&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kjoeDlmrvN%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40O%40SBO%40OBQ%40QBOBQBQBODQBODODQDMDQDODODOFODMFOFOFMFOFOHMFMHOFMHKHMHMHMHMHKJMJKHKJKHKJKJKJILIJKJIJILKJGLILILGJILGLGLGLGLGNELELENGLELCNELCNCNELCNCLCNANCNANALANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNBLDNBLDLFNDLDLDLFLFLFLFLFLHLFLHJHLFJJJHLHJJJHJHJJJJJJJJHJJLHJHJJLHLHLFLHJHLHNFLFLHNFNFLDNFNFLDNFNDNDNDPDLDPBNDNBPBNBPBPBNBP%40PBN%40N%40R%40N%40P%40P%40P%3FN%3FP%40P%3FP%3FPAN%3FP%3FPAPANARANAPAPCNAPCNCPCPCNCPCNEPCNENENENEPELGPELGNGNELGNGNILGNGLILILILGLILILKLIJIJKLIJKJKJKHKJKJKHKHMJKHKHMHKHMFMHMFMFMHMFMDMFMDMFODMDMDOBMDODMBOBODM%40OBOBMBO%3FOBO%40O%3FM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FMAOCO%3FOCOCMCOAMEOCOCMEOEMCMEOEMEMGOEMGMEMGMIMGKGMIMGMIKIMIKIKKKIMIKKKKKIIKKKIKKKKMIKIMIMIMIMIMGMIMGMIOGMGOGOGMGOEOGMEQEMEQEOEOEOEOCQEOCQCOCQCQAOCQAOCQAQAOASAO%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FO%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bMCBt7RMHTch3Yw12uFAf5SvmDc=) Sarasota, FL #### What's nearby - Crescent Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles - Siesta Key Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles - Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles - St. Armands Circle - 16 min drive - 9.3 miles - Lido Beach - 19 min drive - 10.6 miles #### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dive Wine & Spirits - ‬11 min walk - ‪DoughBoy Swift - ‬11 min walk - ‪Dive Cocktail Den - ‬11 min walk - ‪Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪La Violetta - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Ashton Retreat- Vibrant and Chic Cottage 5 minutes from the Beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Ashton Retreat- Vibrant and Chic Cottage 5 minutes from the Beach!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Ashton Retreat- Vibrant and Chic Cottage 5 minutes from the Beach!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Ashton Retreat- Vibrant and Chic Cottage 5 minutes from the Beach! located? > Situated in Sarasota, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Nontando and Gulf Gate Mall. Bee Ridge Park and The Landings are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Ashton Retreat- Vibrant and Chic Cottage 5 minutes from the Beach! Reviews 10 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chip S. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Lovely Cottage The hosts have made this cute little place most comfortable. The only downside is it’s location adjacent to a four lane thoroughfare, which can create noticeable traffic noise. Otherwise, a very nice weekend get-away! ##### Chip S. 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