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Charming Gillespie Park Bungalow with Pool in Downtown Sarasota

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarasota Opera House
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina Jack
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

With a stay at this vacation home in Sarasota (Central Sarasota), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Sarasota Memorial Hospital and 7 minutes from St. Armands Circle. .This vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Lido Beach and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Siesta Key Beach.

What's nearby

  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sarasota Opera House - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Marina Jack - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ringling College of Art and Design - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kahwa Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rosemary Food + Beer - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rosemary & Thyme - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Gillespie Park Bungalow with Pool in Downtown Sarasota

Step into this cozy yet elegant retreat nestled on a quiet street in the heart of Gillespie Park. This home blends vintage character with modern updates, offering everything you need for a relaxing vacation.

Situated less than 4 1/2 miles from Lido Beach and the famous St. Armands Circle, this home offers convenient access to sun, sand, and seaside dining and shopping. Close to Citrus Square and Downtown Sarasota, you'll enjoy world-class restaurants, theaters and shopping a short walk away.

The home features a recently updated kitchen that screams cottage charm, 2 walk-in showers, a sunroom, a butler's pantry/mudroom and the most relaxing sunroom around. There are also a washer and dryer on the premises.

The home features 2 bedrooms, one with a king size bed, the other with a queen bed and twin bed. Both bedrooms have a TV and there is a desk for remote work in the primary bedroom.

There is Wi-Fi and a 55" smart TV in the main living room for entertainment. If you would rather unwind without technology, there is a record player, games, puzzles and tons of books to enjoy during your stay.

This home is located less than a mile from the bay and bayfront park. It is half a block from Gillespie Park with the playground at the end of the street, 10 acres of walking trails, and access to tennis and pickleball courts (tennis rackets and pickleball paddles are available for you to use at the house).

But the best part is your very own backyard oasis with multiple seating areas, a grill area, an outdoor dining space, a beautiful mature oak tree dripping with Spanish moss, and your very own pool.

Guest Access & Parking

-Driveway and street parking available
-Quiet, walkable neighborhood with sidewalks
-Car recommended for beach and downtown access

Location Highlights

-Less than 4.5 miles to Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle
-Minutes from Citrus Square and Downtown Sarasota’s dining and shopping
-Easy access to parks, cultural attractions, theaters and local markets

Whether you're planning a beach getaway, a family vacation, or a peaceful retreat, this charming Sarasota bungalow offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location.

This is a vacation rental only. No bookings for group work trips, companies, or travel agencies. Reservations made on behalf of employees or coworkers will be canceled.

PLEASE NOTE: This home has a pool in the backyard for you to use when you stay with us. The pool is heated from November 15th to April 15th. Please observe pool rules posted. No diving allowed. By booking with us, you agree to use the pool at your own risk and we take no responsibility for injury or any accidents caused while utilizing the pool.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Heated pool

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)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave towels hanging and check them for stains and shout them before you go. We will gather them and wash them.
Please re-cover outdoor furniture.
Please make sure any books, beach towels & anything else borrowed from the home is returned.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

-Please observe pool rules posted. No diving allowed. By booking with us, you agree to use the pool at your own risk. -Please no shoes in the house
-No use of home or internet for any illegal activities. -No packages or mail delivered or accepted to the home. -No Pets, we have major allergies.
-Please be mindful of keeping our couches and furniture clean or additional cleaning fees may apply. -Please be respectful of our neighbors.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Charming Gillespie Park Bungalow with Pool in Downtown Sarasota Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This Florida-style bungalow is indeed charming and is in a great location. We could walk only 2 minutes to the public tennis courts in Gillespie Park and to shopping and restaurants downtown. The host is an excellent communicator and extremely attentive and friendly. We loved sitting and reading on the veranda the living and dining room are well-appointed. Great place to relax and enjoy Sarasota.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home was lovely! It was comfortable for my husband and me. The location was close to great restaurants and the downtown area. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate with our plans, so we only used the pool once, but it was heated to a nice temperature. The outdoor space had plenty of seating options.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026