Storybook Cottage in a Dream Location - Private Pool, Near Siesta & More

Sarasota, Florida
$130 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

Rent my one-bedroom, one-bath completely furnished historic guest cottage and feel instantly at home. Enjoy waking up to the sounds of tropical birds. Read the Sunday paper over a cup of coffee or tea in the sunny private courtyard. Take a morning walk down to the water and watch the fish jump.

The 750 square foot cottage is perfect for the single traveler or snowbird couple. There are no steep stairs to climb or elevators to take. Park your car(s) in the private guest drive.
>This is a completely non-smoking property. Smoking inside or out is NOT allowed.

Well-behaved pets are generally welcome with advance permission.


Lots of things available for use: beach chairs, beach umbrella, gas grill, charcoal grill, pool floats, lawn furniture, beach towels, coolers. If there's something special you need, just ask your neighbor (Me!) and I'll see what I can do.

I'm in the customer service / dream vacation business, so I've tried to think of all the little things that will make you want to come back to stay year after year after year.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 750 Sq Ft (70 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Fence Around The Pool Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Park Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

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

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kathy A.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    We always enjoy staying at the Cottage. Jane has a welcome package for us & our fur babies. Close to everything & super quiet.

  • Chris K.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2025

    Stayed Dec 18, 2025

    Didn't have pets the property was so awesomely supplied.

  • Carol B.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 30, 2025

    Cottage was very clean. Did not use the pool as it was not heated. Owner had placed fresh flowers on dining room table, and provided treats for my dog and I. She also had several pamphlets of things to do in the area. I had brought my own cooler, but she did have coolers, beach chairs, and beach umbrella available to use. Nice quiet area with a dog park at the end of her street that we visited daily. Home was located close to grocery store and Siesta Beach. Didn’t want for anything.

  • Tia S.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Sep 1, 2025

    This little cottage was adorable and very comfortable for myself and my husband. We stayed a week and had everthing we needed. Jane has thought of everything and was very communicative. The location is perfect with a water entrance for our kayaks just down the road. Siesta and Lido Key are very close. Had a great time kayaking through the mangrove trees on Lido Key. We loved the pool and enjoyed it most every afternoon. The neighborhood is very nice and quiet. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Francis E.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    What a great hostess. A great place to stay for two people. Beaches are ten minutes away. All stores are five minutes away.

  • Patty G.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Jane was very attentive. She has thought of everything someone might need.

  • Alli D.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    Jane was super reliable when it comes to communicating and was willing to help us with anything we may have needed during our stay! The house was the perfect size for my boyfriend, our 2 dogs and I with a cute little backyard for the dogs to hang out and we really liked the separate driveway, it made packing/ unpacking really convenient and nice not to disturb her as the front door was just steps away. We will definitely be booking with her again when we come back as our overall stay was a 10/10 :)

  • Joe B.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Lovely little cottage very private, loved the pool. We had a wonderful time together on the property. Jane is a perfect host!

  • Michele H.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 10, 2025

    It was an amazing experience! Jane was extremely helpful and wonderful! The pool is perfect and Jane thought of everything to make the cottage feel like home. The yard was also gorgeous. It was nice to always have a canopy to park the car under for shade.

  • Doug O.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    We have stayed twice at the Storybook Cottage and had wonderful trips each time. Jane is very kind and goes out of her way to make sure the cottage is well stocked, clean, and ready for visitors. She is responsive to messages and could not be a better host. The cottage is adorable and has everything you could want for your stay. It is in a great location for visits to Sarasota, Venice, Siesta Key, Manasota, and many other places on the central gulf coast. We hope to have the pleasure of returning soon, the cottage and this area is one of our favorite places to visit!

  • Michele C.

    Submitted Mar 11, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    Jane’s house was perfect for us. The location is quiet yet just a short distance to shopping restaurants and beaches. The house was spotless and Jane had many extra touches that made our stay so wonderful. The bed is very comfy the kitchen has everything you need. There is 2 TVs and the internet worked really well. The pool is great! Jane is an excellent host . This is a 10 out of 10 place.

  • Christine B.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2025

    Stayed Feb 2, 2025

    This is a lovely cottage, the owner thought of everything! You also have your very own pool. Very private location and the Eagles were a plus we got watch them everyday from the top of very tall Pine Tree on the property.

  • Darlene C.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Dec 25, 2024

    Jane, was an excellent host. Just as everyone described. Just wished we could have met her & enjoyed our stay.Unfortunately we had a death in the family & had to cut our trip short & return home. We enjoyed the few days we were there everything was quiet,clean & exceptional. Loved the little cottage :-) and the host Jane of course :-)

  • Susan S.

    Submitted Dec 20, 2024

    Stayed Dec 10, 2024

    Cozy darling cottage very close to many waterfront restaurants & to beautiful Siesta Key & Venice Beaches. Jane, the owner is very kind & helpful. There is a private pool as well. I highly recommend a stay here!

  • Kathy A.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    Jane was a great host. She came over & introduced herself as we were unloading. The cottage was as pictured. She had fresh roses & doggy treats for our Furbabies when we walked in. The bed was super comfy. She provides all the amenities of home. Even though we didn't use the pool, it was an added bonus. We hope to be able to stay again soon. Thanks, Kathy & Rick

  • Francis E.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Private location situated off the street. Spent a lot of time in the pool. The cottage is something to see. The construction is old Florida, not the cookie cutter crap you see in the beach communities. The location is near everything including beaches.Fran.

  • Martin C.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    We had an excellent stay at the cottage. Quiet and good neighborhood

  • Alicia C.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    I would 100% stay here again! Jane was so amazing to deal with. Gave us great places for dogs and it was much needed because I had no clue what was dog friendly!

  • Timoteo R.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 10, 2024

    I honestly don't know where to start! Miss Jane greeted us when we arrived.

  • Heath W.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    Amazing place and stay!!!

  • Doug O.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    If you are looking for a place with a pool that has any kind privacy, this is not the place for you. Moving past that, the cottage was adorable and looked like something from a fairy tale. We had everything we needed and were in close proximity to the shops and beaches in Sarasota and Venice. We were very comfortable all week and had a great stay!

  • Holly B.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    Jane was a wonderful host. I stayed for my birthday week. She surprised me with flowers and a cupcake. Very sweet and thoughtful. The property was quiet and peaceful. Nice neighborhood to take a walk around. The cottage was clean with all the little extras you may be looking for. Hoping to return for another visit.

  • Kathy K.

    Submitted May 24, 2024

    Stayed May 1, 2024

    Jane's cottage was just as described. She met us on arrival and gave us an overview of the rental and area. She was readily available if assistance was needed. The cottage was well equipped from the kitchen to the gear for the beach. It was the perfect location to visit Gulf Beaches and access to a variety of stores/businesses. We enjoyed our stay!

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