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Fully Renovated "Old Florida" Apartment

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Smart TV, Netflix, Hulu, books
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Sanford, FL
  • Place, Historic Downtown Sanford
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sanford Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Monroe
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sanford

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Sanford, within a 15-minute drive of Wekiwa Springs State Park and Historic Downtown Sanford. .This apartment is 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Blue Spring State Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center.

What's nearby

  • Historic Downtown Sanford - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Sanford Museum - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Fort Mellon Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Lake Monroe - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • The Princess Theater - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sanford Station - 4 min drive
  • Lake Mary Station - 9 min drive
  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Barn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Fully Renovated "Old Florida" Apartment

This charming apartment lies in an old, well-established, friendly, safe, and quiet Sanford neighborhood surrounded by expansive grounds, mature live oak trees, and colorful gardens. Downtown Sanford is an easy 16-block walk or bike ride passing historic, restored residences. Once downtown, you'll encounter seemingly endless sightseeing, shopping, dining, and relaxation opportunities in our many varied and unique shops, restaurants, pubs, and micro-breweries.

The grounds and gardens offer a pleasant environment to stroll and a popular venue for photographing bridal reveals and engagements.

The private apartment exudes an "old Florida" feel, boasting original pickled cypress paneling, large living room and bedroom, and a newly-remodeled, full kitchen. Two outside decks offer leisurely relaxation in a garden setting with views of the 1-acre grounds and park across the street. The bedroom has a reading area, desk & chair, and a king-size bed. The living room has seating for nine and a 40" flat-panel "smart" television with over-the-air channels and basic free video streaming. If you have a compatible streaming account, you can log in with your credentials and enjoy those services. We also provide free high speed Wi-Fi Internet access.

The apartment is on the second floor at the top of a 16-step stairway. It is not handicap accessible.

We are on a 2-block long street with a "tee" intersection at each end, where traffic is minimal and "well-behaved". We provide one off-street parking space. Additional parking is always available on the street.

One exterior security camera monitors the stairway leading to the north deck of the Rooftop Garden Apartment.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 17 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking/vaping inside nor on decks or grounds.

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 550 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pets and other animals are not accepted. Your hosts live on the premises and experience severe pet allergies. Please do not request an exception.
Smoking (including "vaping"), air scents, incense, candles, and similar items are not permitted in the residence, on the decks, or on the grounds.
Do not perform unauthorized downloading or streaming. If you do, your WiFi access will be terminated, and you will be charged any penalties.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: No crib or child's bed. Not "child-proofed".

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking/vaping inside nor on decks or grounds.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Fully Renovated "Old Florida" Apartment Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property close to historic downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and homey. Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John and Sarah are wonderful hosts and their garden apartment is a lovely place to stay! Very clean and comfortable. The deck is a beautiful, peaceful place to unwind after a busy day of exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was lovely, well appointed, beautiful private balcony and plenty of space. We were greeted by the hosts and they were very charming and accommodating. We enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy Weller R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A welcoming and responsive host. Place was immaculate and super cute! Minutes from downtown Sanford. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AL G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a magical stay here! John and Sarah‘s home and property is absolutely beautiful. Very charming and cozy, and was stocked with all of the amenities and necessities you could need. The balcony was a nice touch to be able to relax and feel at home. Definitely recommend if you are staying in the Sanford area. Thank you! A
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Excellent stay!

Very cozy, clean, and comfortable! Thank you for an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl K.

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

Great place to stay.

Very clean and comfortable. Great hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlene R.

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

Great spot

This location was fantastic and the owners were very good about the check in process and keeping on communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariah P.

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

Short peaceful getaway

We were looking for a quiet place to spend a few days and we found this perfect gem. Close to downtown, yet serene enough to really relax and recharge. We loved this lovely apartment, the decks, the beautiful grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

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

Wonderful Place!

Very nice place! Very quiet and clean. Would definitely stay here again. Very nice people and enjoyed talking to them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

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

Gorgeous retreat

Visiting family for the weekend, found this to be a beautiful and serene place to land. Loved the secret bookcase! Will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

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

Perfect place to relax

All around great experience. Incredible hosts and accommodations and surrounded by beautiful plants, hummingbirds and butterflies.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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

Charming Sanford

John and Sarah were great and fun to get to know. We would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Loved staying at this property!

We loved staying at this property! It was so peaceful and relaxing. The grounds were beautiful, which made our deck-time the best! John & Sarah were very attentive to us, making sure that we had everything we needed to make our stay wonderful. We look forward to future visits!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy L.

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

Cozy and happy

Very professional. Authentic, old school B and B hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

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

Quaint and cozy

Location was perfect for what we needed. The upstairs apartment was clean and had all the amenities that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janell M.

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

❤️

Property was amazing and so clean.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence C.

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

Relaxing

Very clean. Quaint little getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John V.

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

Rooftop garden getaway

Enjoyed the decks and beautiful garden setting. John and Sarah were always available to help with any requests.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris h.

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

Loved it

Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

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

Charming Apartment

This Garden Apartment is cute and quaint. It sits in a quiet neighborhood with access to 2 comfortable decks. These decks allow views of this beautifully manicured property and Live Oak trees. The apartment is cozy with a comfy king bed, updated bathroom and a well equipped kitchen.A perfect spot to enjoy Sanford and the general area. We would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Great Get Away Respite

My college daughter and I met for a couple days midway between us to get away. We had no idea what a great little town Sanford is! Our stay at the "Old Florida" apartment was just right-great location, extremely clean, great communication, lovely decor and thoughtful amenities. We took full advantage of the beautiful decks overlooking the gardens and loved being in the space. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

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

A+++

We really appreciated ALL the amenities provided throughout the apartment! We LOVED the location, decor and cleanliness!! Had fun riding our bikes to and from town. Sanford provided beauty + interesting history :) :) Gary and I are VERY happy we chose this rental!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024