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Tropical, private, downtown

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The apartment is filled with original art and very comfortable furniture.
Living area
A cozy room with a rattan chair, a wooden side table, and a bed with patterned pillows.
Very comfortable, new gel memory foam mattress
Beach towels in the apartment. Beach chairs, inner tubes, umbrellas in backyard

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Sarasota Opera House
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina Jack
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tropical, private, downtown

You’ll more than enjoy your accommodations and be very glad you chose to stay here. Your apartment is well appointed, comfortable and extremely clean. Original art floods the walls. The garden area is lush, quiet and relaxing with sunshine filtering through a canopy of 200 year old oak trees overhead. Comfortable outdoor sofa and accent chairs as well as a patio table and chairs set with a backdrop of Giant Birds of Paradise and thick bushy palms. The cafe lights walk with you from your car to apartment. A private gem walking distance to everything. Private off street parking and washer and dryer with everything you need to do laundry. . Beach chairs, huge beach towels, beach bag, boogie boards, innertubes, snorkels, beach umbrellas all available to you. Dog shower. New mattresses and smart TVs with all of the movie channels. ****************When you book your flights and you get into Sarasota at 2:30 THAT is the time to figure out if you’ll pick up groceries during that time until check-in or would like to ask for an early check in. One hour before check-in is not. I CANNOT DO SAME DAY EARLY CHECK-IN REQUESTS FOR ANY REASON. If you request it at the same time you book your flight I will accommodate you. There will be a $100 deposit for this but if you show up early you get your money back. If you show up at the regular check-in time after we’ve worked hard to get your apartment ready early I will be unable to refund your deposit. If you’re driving I cannot accommodate early check-in

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

$20/pet/day ($200/monthly)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking or vaping indoors

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1142366vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sarasota

Located in Central Sarasota, a neighbourhood in Sarasota, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Regal Hollywood - Sarasota - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sarasota Opera House - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Marina Jack - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Main Bar Sandwich Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Raffurty's Bar And Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tamiami Tap - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fork and Hen - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical, private, downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Tropical, private, downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tropical, private, downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical, private, downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical, private, downtown located?

This family-friendly Sarasota apartment building is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Payne Park and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Colonial Village Shopping Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The unit is very cozy and very artfully decorated. This apartment is located downstairs. The neighborhood has restaurants within a few minute walk and a Sprouts a very quick drive away. We were very comfortable during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute place in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host in a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2025
Great guest. Very chill and easy. Pleasure
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike Catania C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely neighborhood. Quaint and comfortable. Perfect for our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little suite in a convenient location to downtown activities and the waterfront. Appreciated the fine art displayed, which gave it a homey atmosphere. Nice outdoor area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place and Location

Nice, Clean Property, Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July

Place was perfect for our short stay! Great location, roomy enough for two adults and two small pups. Very cute inside, would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FREDERICK W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, relaxing setting in a quaint neighborhood a short walk to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nilda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise close to everything we wanted.

We wouldnt in there long, but we enjoyed coming back after a long walk and dinner at St Armand Circle to a nice quiet little nest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
You’re great guests! Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vaike O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent overnight stay!

Our host went above and beyond. The place was clean, quiet and extremely well organized. She happily accommodated our early check-in and even had treats for our dog. Very close to shops and restaurants. We would love to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Can’t wait. You are great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yodannis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The highlight of this mini vacation trip was the host Christie, she was very helpful and communicative. Telling me all kind of info for our trip. The apartment was clean, spacious and perfect for a couple. a nice patio to chat and relax after a long day. Very good restaurants around, walking distance and the beach is beautiful. We went to see the sunset and it is spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Claire R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Host went above and beyond to help us find tennis courts. Condo was very small if you are wanting to prep food - limited counter space. Limited kitchen dishes - two bowls, no cutting board. Outdoor space is shared - and the only table is outside. The area is pet friendly… and there was dog poop next to table for several days, very off putting to eat next to. The outdoor furniture needs a refresh. I was cold at night - limited bedding. This is a downstairs unit - and there is a rental above which can be very noisy when they walk around. Location was good. Lots of beach gear - towels, chairs, etc. Laundry on site is a perk.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2026
Your husband rolled his eyes a lot when you were around. I liked him.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a perfect spot for an important weekend, at a great price

The property was perfectly located for our 3-day stay, and the owner was so accomodating to our needs. The entrance to our unit was at the back of the property (easily accessible), where there is a lovely and secluded area for morning tea/coffee or an evening chat. The kitchenette had everything we needed, and the shower was delightful on warm Florida days. So grateful-
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host was very kind, and I loved the neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Eliza A.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No working tv and the entrance to the house was dangerous for handicap people to get to the price was extremely high for little amenities that was offered no stove and the hot plate topper didn’t work had bought a bunch of things to cook and couldn’t
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2025
I cannot even believe you left a poor review! I had to cancel the reservation after you because you clogged the toilet then continued to use it for days! The smell was indescribable and I not only had to cancel a booking I had to pay $360 for a plumbing repair!! Rude Dirty 9 years, 2 apartments never had such a poor guest
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Elizabeth I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful!

Everything about this rental is charming! Real artwork, live plants and flowers - inside and out! Fresh updated bathroom. Cozy romantic back yard. Minutes from Main Street and St. Armands. Off street parking. And the host, Christie, is a pleasure to communicate with. We had a great stay!
Great artwork
Fresh flowers to greet us
Cozy back yard
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Thank you Cat. You are a pleasure to host!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

keith J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time. We came as strangers and definitely made some friends. Bart and Meg were awesome.

Clean and cozy. Will definitely vist again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thorir T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cozy stay in downtown Sarasota

A small, but clean and cozy apartment within walking distance to downtown restaurants and cafés, and the marina and more. We enjoyed 4 weeks there with minimal use of the car.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a private little weekend getaway

Nice clean place. Fenced in courtyard. Plenty of privacy. We enjoyed a nice date night and a lazy morning. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Sarasota

Very comfortable apartment in the art section of Towels Court. very walkable to all major points in the old section of Sarasota. quiet and attractive neighborhood. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2021
You were lovely guests and so nice to host. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded accomodation

We only stayed for a short time, we met the owner on arrival, who was very sweet and helpful. We were the only one’s there so we had the whole place to ourselves. It’s really close to a big park, with tennis facility and walkable to the marina and a downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walk to everything

This condo is a great place to stay if you want to walk downtown to some outstanding restaurants! Great helpful and friendly host with great communication. Easy check in and out. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint stay in Sarasota.

Ideal spot for close to all the downtown activities in Sarasota. Nice historical neighborhood. If you're lucky you'll get the pet Lulu!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
What a nice guest. Very happy to have hosted
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Walked to dinner. Doggie loved fenced in backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming apartment

This little apartment was perfect for our New Year’s stay. We could walk everywhere. Loved the neighborhood. Super nice owner too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Christie Abbott

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I have a second rental apartment on the same property:

https://www.vrbo.com/1142366

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