The Secret In the Springs Hideaway, a luxury efficiency at the Legacy Trail

Sarasota, Florida
$81 avg/night Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

Anonymous quiet hideaway
in the invisible, original Sarasota suburb from the 50's:
Sarasota Springs
which abuts the Legacy Bike Trail.

In addition to miles of biking throughout Sarasota County, our location is convenient by car to downtown, beaches and Rt 75.

YOU WILL NEED A CAR IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD,
with your at-home-private-driveway parking.

300 sq.': everything at your fingertips......,
this efficiency is perfect for one, a little more crowdedfor 2! (2 week maximum on 2) no time limit for 1 guest. No pets, no children under 25. 6' by 6' window opens to delicious season weather over your private 100 sq ft sitting garden.
No one will cross your privacy: when your car is present. When your car is absent, we can blow leaves from your garden, and concierge your garbage and towels, as YOU choose.


Explore, cycle, rest, spend the day in your bubble tub under the skylite, ..... just enjoy a little old Florida... in your quiet sitting-garden in sun or shade and watch our fascinating population of birds, bunnies, squirrels and butterflies...

Uniquely affordable luxury accommodations are perfect for all explorations: local holistic, medical procedures (ie we are long renters to DATOLLI guests 4 miles away), local or remote internet work, cycling, local family, further learning the area, (ie real estate), and musicians welcome (double sound proofing)

Delicious choice of coffees and a full kitchen to make and keep fresh food daily, on your wide granite breakfast bar and counters : refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, deep sink w/light disposal,...blender, pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, steamer, toaster, filtered water pitcher, bottled water to get you started, coffee maker, creamer, sugars, cooking oil; and of course plates, coffee cups, glasses and bowls, recycling and trash. We provide paper towels and nice TP.
Swiffer, hand and sweep brooms, sterile Chlorox covid-strength wipes, and variety of cleaners are provided. Make yourselves at home.

Keep in mind this is SUBTROPICS just above sea-level: NO OPEN FOOD, critters will find us. Tupperware and sealable zip locks IN ABUNDANCE between dishwasher and sink, below

Masterlocked 5' X 6' Beach shed is stocked with chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and stores your bicycles+ for neighborhood and Legacy Trail cycling etc. Masterlock key is 2nd key on your ring. We do not provide bicycles at this time....

Massage sore muscles in our jacuzzi bubble bath tub, with a selection of soothing healing salts, or in our 4 point massaging spa shower with endless hot water at high pressure under the stars/sun of our shower skylight. Stocked bathroom cabinet is filled with soaps, lotions, toothpaste and floss, shampoos, conditioners, sunscreens and aloes for that occasional sunburn, with space remaining for your toiletries.

Here we have GUEST mini-washer & dryer for YOUR PERSONAL ITEMS ONLY, with laundry detergent and dryer sheets, iron and ironing board...... We ask that you use guest washing machine for YOUR ITEMS ONLY and allow us to launder and replace the large beach and apartment linens which are too much for your efficiency washer, THANKYOU. We can retrieve your used towels daily, or you can place outside in the same white as for garbage bags found under the sink, and take fresh towels from ample supply provided.

We change bed linens once a week. You will let us know how is most convenient.

We offer daily garbage removal if you permit, or you can just place garbage outside of unit.

For hanging clothes there is a 15 wide pants length closet and 25 sq feet of folding space in drawers and on shelves, within pristine solid white oak cabinets.

Luxury finishes throughout, all lights on dimmers.

Shops for every basic and unique need are available nearby, within a short or longer driving distance. You will need to have a car at this suburban location.

Smart TV with 1,000s Xfinity channels including sports, Bravo, news, films, HGTV, hi speed internet, and a DVD player, with hundreds of popular movies.

An anonymous hideaway at the Legacy Trail, by car, minutes away from downtown, the beaches or rt 75. Perfect space for work, rest, biking and exploring Sarasota.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) No Smoke Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Power Boating Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Designated Smoking Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Note From Host: You Must Have A Car To Stay Here. Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Valerie

    Submitted Jan 9, 2025

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    The host was extremely thoughtful and welcoming. Thank you so much.

  • James

    Submitted Dec 10, 2024

    Stayed Nov 18, 2024

    We loved Karen's place! Karen provides every amenity we could think of and even more! She is very easy to communicate with ans very accommodating. Her place is the most upgraded place we have ever booked, and we have traveled extensively around the world! Thanks Karen!

  • Larry C.

    Submitted Feb 4, 2026

    Stayed Jan 25, 2026

    Great host ! Very clean, well equipped unit in a very quiet neighborhood. Karen took very good care of us. Looking forward to next stay! Much thanks to her.

  • Larry C.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2026

    Stayed Jan 3, 2026

    Nice clean and quiet unit. Very personal and easy to communicate with owner

  • Theodore S.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Our apartment was very clean and very well equipped. Our host was very accommodating and pleasant to deal with. This was our third time to stay in this apartment. We enjoyed every time and would definitely recommend it to others.

  • Theodore S.

    Submitted May 23, 2025

    Stayed May 13, 2025

    The VRBO that we rented was excellent. It was very clean, was well supplied, was in a quiet neigborhood and met our needs very well. We would definitely rent it again.

  • Paula S.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2025

    Stayed Apr 5, 2025

    Nice area, had everything we needed at the home. It was a short distance for the bike trail.

  • Sandra U.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2025

    Stayed Mar 19, 2025

    Our trip to Sarasota was exactly what we expected. Karen was a wonderful host and the accommodations were perfect. The apartment was immaculate, and Karen was more than accommodating during our stay. Great time!

  • Mel F.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    Small but clean, quite, good location and easy to get to key points on our trip. Space little small, kitchen fully stocked and nice bathroom space. Would consider again for a short stay.

  • Alton W.

    Submitted Feb 26, 2025

    Stayed Feb 19, 2025

    Clean and nice in a quiet neighborhood.

  • Stephen C.

    Submitted Feb 7, 2025

    Stayed Jan 26, 2025

    Property was as advertised, perfect for a couple or single traveler. Clean, neat, private and quiet. Pretty much everything needed is provided. Close to Siesta Key which was our reason for picking it. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.

  • Theodore S.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2025

    Stayed Jan 3, 2025

    Our apartment was very clean, well supplied and met our every need. We highly recommend it and hope to stay there again!

  • pete c.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    I’ll try to make this short and sweet. You can’t and will not find a better place to stay. It’s local to anything you need, siesta key is a short 15 min ish drive. Best beach ?️ I’ve ever been too. Your host Karen is the bomb ?! She answers any requests or questions you have super fast. I recommend this “mini home” that literally has everything you need. The tub and skylight was very relaxing after a long day! A LOT of thought went into the design of this space to maximize every inch of it. Well done!! Will definitely stay again. Thank you for your hospitality Karen. Much appreciated. Peace ☮️ love ❤️ and joy ?!! Loved my stay here!!

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