Imagine waking up in a sun-filled bedroom with light pouring through the windows. The space feels open, airy, and calm. You walk into the kitchen, brew a fresh cup of coffee, and carry it outside to your private little sitting area. There's a cute umbrella-shaded table waiting for you, tall palms blocking the quiet street, and nothing on your schedule. You take a sip, lean back, and let Florida do what Florida does best.
You're five minutes from downtown. Ten minutes from the beach. And right now, you couldn't care less, because this moment right here is perfect.
The Home
Two bedrooms, one bath, and every square foot done right. This isn't a cramped rental pretending to be something it's not. The layout is open and bright, with the kind of natural light that makes you want to leave your phone in the other room and just be present.
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook real meals. A big fridge with room for all your groceries, clean countertops, modern appliances, and all the essentials so you can eat in when you want and eat out when the mood strikes. Laundry amenities are on site, so you can pack light and stay fresh the whole trip.
Everything about this space has been set up to feel easy. Walk in, settle in, breathe.
The Outdoor Space
Step outside and you'll find a charming little sitting area that quickly becomes your favorite spot. A shaded table with an umbrella, surrounded by big beautiful palms that separate you from the small, quiet street. It feels private and tucked away, like your own little pocket of paradise.
Morning coffee out here is a daily ritual you'll pick up on day one and miss the moment you leave.
The Neighborhood
This is where the location gets ridiculous in the best way possible.
You're sitting right on Gillespie Park, one of Sarasota's best kept secrets. Tennis courts, a peaceful pond, docks, a walking trail, and green space all right outside your door. It's the kind of park that makes your morning walk feel like a mini vacation before your actual vacation even starts.
Five minutes to downtown Sarasota. All the best restaurants, cocktail bars, live music, and galleries are right there. Try Mattison's for outdoor dancing, the Gator Club for a night out in a historic building, Epicure for incredible food and ambiance, or State Street for a perfectly made martini in a moody, romantic setting.
Ten minutes to the beach. Siesta Key, Lido Beach, and Coquina Beach are all within easy reach.
Ten minutes to the Dali Museum for one of the most stunning art experiences in the entire state.
Right across the street from a seafood restaurant and a Greek spot, so dinner is literally a two minute walk when you don't feel like driving. The gas station and a grocery store are also walking distance.
Minutes from the airport and the highway, so getting here is painless and day trips to Anna Maria Island, St. Pete, or Tampa are easy.
You are genuinely five to ten minutes from everything, and yet this little house behind the palms feels like it's miles from it all.
What Guests Love
The light in the house. The palm-lined privacy. The coffee spot outside with the umbrella. Gillespie Park right next door. The fact that downtown and the beach are both minutes away. Walking to dinner across the street. Waking up and not wanting to be anywhere else.
Your Stay Includes
Fast WiFi throughout the home. A fully equipped kitchen with a large fridge. Laundry amenities on site. A private outdoor sitting area with umbrella. Walking distance to restaurants, a grocery store, and a gas station. Right on Gillespie Park with tennis courts, a pond, docks, and walking trails. Plenty of parking. All the essentials to feel at home from the moment you arrive.
We also rent inflatable paddleboards for $50 per stay. Delivered right to you with a pump. Ready in 10 minutes. Way cheaper than a guided tour, and the Intracoastal is calling.
A Little About Us
This experience is curated by Sunshine SRQ Vacation Rentals. Whether you're a guest with questions, a homeowner exploring property management, or just want to say hello, we'd love to hear from you. We're local, we're responsive, and we're here to make sure your trip is exactly what you hoped it would be.
So go ahead. Book the little house behind the palms. Brew the coffee. Walk to the park. Stroll across the street for dinner.
This is the Florida trip you've been looking for.
