Near Sarasota Bay Garden Cottage - 2BR Historic Retreat

Sarasota, Florida
$215 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

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Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Charming and beautifully restored craftsman cottage on prestigious Bay Shore Rd, just minutes from Ringling, New College, Downtown Sarasota, St. Armand's Circle and the Beaches at Lido Key and Siesta Key. Walk to nearby Sapphire Shores Beach Park to watch the sunset or take an outdoor yoga class, or choose to relax in the screened in porch under the shade of a giant Banyan Tree. The Cottage contains beautiful period details throughout, taking you back to another era while offering modern comfort

The cottage was built in 1939 and was recently completely restored, but retains the original charm with a working stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, crown molding throughout, original hardwood floors, craftsman tile work in the kitchen, and more. The setting feels like you're set in a botanical garden, with tropical trees and landscaping providing privacy. Go ahead and help yourself to mangoes grown on the tree just outside the cottage.

The cottage works great as either a 2BD vacation home for a family, or use the second bedroom as a home office and work from a tropical paradise! Lightning fast wifi is offered throughout the property.

Location is excellent for accessing all of Sarasota's world-class culture and natural beauty. Just minutes away from SRQ airport (but thankfully out of flight path so no noise!), USF Sarasota campus, New College of Florida, the Ringling Museum and School of Design, Historic Asolo Theater, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Downtown Sarasota with its multitude of dining destinations, designer boutiques at St. Armand's Circle, and of course the sugary Gulf beaches at Lido Key and Siesta Key.

Sapphire Shores is one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Sarasota, and the cottage is surrounded by multi-million dollar homes. Sarasota Bay is literally across the street, and both Sapphire Shores Park & Indian Beach Park are just a short hop away. Neighbors gather at Sapphire Shores to watch the sunset or for morning yoga, and Indian Beach Park is a one-acre coastal park perfect for canoe and kayak launching off the small sandy beach.

Don't want to rent a car Uber can get you to all of the places listed above easily in
Need more space We also rent the main house which offers an additional 2BD/2BA with new screened in lanai. The main house is set towards the back of the 1/2 acre lot and offers additional privacy and tranquility.

Pet Policy
Bayshore Cottage is Pet friendly for dogs up to 60lbs. Guests are allowed up to a maximum of 1 dog. There is an additional pet fee of $35/night/pet.

What's provided for your stay. Have fun at the beach with chairs, coolers, umbrellas, toys and more, pre-stocked into the villa prior to your arrival. Each residence has their own Property Liaison to ensure any problems or concerns will be resolved in an effective and timely manner.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near Outlet Shopping Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    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 : 4

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Sandy J.

    Submitted Feb 2, 2026

    Stayed Jan 12, 2026

    House was very clean and had all the necessities for a nice stay

  • Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 27, 2025

    Lovely cottage, great area. Convenient to everything.

  • Joy O.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2025

    Stayed Mar 23, 2025

    The cottage was exactly as advertised...clean, well-appointed, good location (within walking distance of Ringling) in a lovely neighborhood. We would definitely use this accommodation again.

  • Annnette Z.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Feb 1, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Sapphire Shores/Indian Beach is a particularly lovely area and we would go back again. The Craftsman Cottage is just what it says…a cottage suitable for two. Very quaint.

  • Tara M.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2025

    Stayed Jan 3, 2025

    Can walk to many businesses, including Ringling, Walgreens, Jungle Gardens, the neighborhood very walkable.

  • peter b.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 25, 2024

    Unfortunately the hurricane wiped out our ability to enjoy the cottage. Evacuation, storm and utilities outage. No damage but they may not have power even yet

  • Heather B.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 1, 2024

    Loved ii, perfect location, comfortable and homey. Reminded me of my Grandmas house in the Cape. Will be back if y’all will have me!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$215+
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