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Beach nearby
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace
Fitness facility
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ringling College of Art and Design
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

With a stay at this condo, you'll be centrally located in Sarasota, within a 10-minute drive of St. Armands Circle and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. .This condo is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Lido Beach and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Siesta Key Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ringling College of Art and Design - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Marina Jack - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunoco - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mymamma - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Prime Sarasota - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sarasota Moose 1319 - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront Balcony Waterfront Views, Kayaks Included, 2BR 2BA Downtown Sarasota

Welcome To The Strand, Where Luxury Living Meets The Gorgeous Waterfront Of Downtown Sarasota. A gated waterfront community, just steps from downtown Sarasota, with direct Gulf access. We provide guest access to 2 kayaks during your stay.

The Strand is Sarasota’s newest community of luxury condominium waterfront living. Close to restaurants, beaches, shopping districts, and much more. The Strand residence have direct access to the Gulf and you can enjoy beautiful Sarasota sunsets or the bay front.

Fully furnished 2BR, 2BA waterfront unit. Kitchen is set up for everything you will need for your stay. In addition to the fabulous surroundings of Downtown Sarasota, the local area has a wealth of delightful restaurants, cafes and bars that are just a stone’s throw away from our condos. From fresh seafood shacks to bar and grills that cater for all tastes, you will definitely find what you are looking for. You will be on the doorstep of more than just the finest restaurants and bars, there is a huge variety of pastimes for you and your family to indulge in, no matter age or ability. Make the most of the glorious water and charter boats to relax away from the land. For the more adventurous, there are lots of adrenaline fuelled water sports to play including parasailing and under water activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving.

Back on dry land, you can entertain the family in a number of ways. You can rent the very best bikes to explore the amazing landscape on view in Sarasota, be sure to stop on your cycles to visit more exciting places like cigar and wine bars, massage parlors, health spas and more.

Set off for a day on the crystal clear waters in your very own kayak, included to use at no charge. Feel free to bring your own paddle board or kayaks as well. You can launch from the kayak launch and get your friends and family active.

The stunning boardwalk spans 1000 square feet and offers wonderful views of the entire waterfront. Enjoy a luxurious day of fishing, have a stroll and take in the views and enjoy the sunset over the waterfront. The boardwalk is the perfect setting for a romantic meal as well as a prime fishing location for some quality alone time. To ensure a smooth and comfortable start to your stay, we provide an initial setup of supplies designed to last approximately 2 to 3 days. This thoughtful arrangement allows you ample time to settle in and get acquainted with your surroundings before embarking on any shopping adventures. From essentials to enhance your convenience, we've taken care of the basics, so you can focus on enjoying your time in our welcoming space.

1 car per unit is allowed for entry.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

A $300 Smoking fee will be charged if the smoking rule is broken. Please do not leave cigarette butts or smoking paraphernalia on the property.

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
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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Waterfront Balcony Waterfront Views, Kayaks Included, 2BR 2BA Downtown Sarasota Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

jeffrey d.

Disliked: Cleanliness
My wife and I have been using VRBO ( formerly HomeAway) for 16 yers. This is the first negative review we will be giving.Let’s start with an overview as it seems that the owner or the management company never really takes a walk through to see if the condo meets the expectations of it’s guest. A list of issues.1-the listing says 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. The second bedroom has a single dorm type bed, no window- it is really a closet with a crappy bed in it.2-the primary bedroom has a king size bed in a queen size room. One side of the bed is against the outside wall. Getting out or in requires taking a trip across a platform bed that is very low to the floor. Note to owner-The room with work much better with a queen bed. No extra linens.3-No live TV. If you want to watch TV you need to have the App you want. Not mentioned in the VRBO listing.4-the sofa is old and creepy. The rug in front of it is full of stains.5-There are almost no cleaning supplies. We rented for a month, no broom, vacuum, etc. There is a hand held vacuum which could not be used. It was full of dirt so black we would not even pick it up to look at it.6-The wood floor is not really clean. I badly made the mistake of walking barefoot across it and the bottom of my feet were black. 7-Screen door to balcony is ripped so you could not leave the actual door open for fresh air. 8-very few kitchen amenities. We needed to buy a can opener.Seems like the owner is simply not interested in unit.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matt V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and amenities

Great stay and location. This condo has it all. Close to SRQ airport, excellent proximity to downtown Sarasota, beaches and St. Armands circle. The saltwater pool was perfect and the gym was high quality. Sunsets from the balcony were a favorite. The best overall stay in Sarasota so far. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sarasota Vacay

We spent a month and enjoyed our stay. Good location for access to the beaches. Exercise room very good with enough machines for anyone there. Parking was good and also security was very good.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The balcony and kayaks were wonderful!

small- but nice.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place great location. Property manager was very responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tommy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hurricane Helene

Property was good. Kayaks were much appreciated. Apartment was very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place. Great location.

We had issues the first night with the gate operator other than that the stay was great.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick D., New Port Richey, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, Quiet and Relaxing Condo

My wife and I had an enjoyable stay at Jeff's condo. The location is conveniently located near downtown Sarasota, St. Armand's and Lido Beach, as well as a grocery store. The condo was very clean and well supplied. The view is great and you can see the sun set over the homes across the waterway. We were so happy at how quiet the building was. The option to use the kayaks was also a great feature. Some points to consider when booking is that the master bedroom window is blacked out so no outside light can get in. This is great at night but it didn't bother us since there is no view anyways and we didn't stay in that room that much. Also, keep in mind that one side of the bed is against the wall so if you need to get up at night you have to crawl to the foot of the bed to get out. The bed is soft but since that is a preference to some people, I wouldn't ding this as a bad thing. The single bed in the second bedroom is firmer, if that is your liking. The place is very secure to get in so you do feel safe. Overall, we would definitely recommend Jeff's property for anyone looking for a relaxing spot to unwind and recharge.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean

we really enjoyed staying here
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Went for work

It was a great stay. Im elderly so i wasnt able carry the kayak to the launching site (I drag mine) because i didnt want to scratch it up. The place was really wonderful. I got to see a manatee on the morning that i was leaving from the balcony.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice waterfront location

Property owner was excellent communicating with us. Property was well kept with narrow balcony on water/river/inlet. Linens and kitchen were clean and well maintained. Very pleasant condo but access to one bathroom was not available since it was locked. Property is recommended for your Sarasota holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

The condo and location were great. The entire grounds were very clean and the condo was exceptionally clean. Our son loves to fish, so it was nice he could just walk out in the mornings and fish and we could watch him from the balcony. We only used the kayaks once, but was a plus that they were available to us and there was a kayak launch right there. We will definitely keep this place in mind of we return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Condo on the water

Loved the balcony on the water, host Jeffrey was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L., Stratford,CT

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Sarasota Condo

A really nice condo with lovely water views from the balcony. Lots of Pelican activity to enjoy. The Strand is a nice complex with a saltwater pool in a great location, close to downtown. This condo has the added value of providing 2 kayaks for guests use. We loved taking the kayaks out on the Bay. It was a definite highlight of our time there. The owner is wonderful to deal with and responds to all questions within minutes. I highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

starbucks1Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waterfront balcony condo

Condo is clean, new, and equipped with all basics needed. Location allowed us easy access to wherever we chose to explore. Jeff responded quickly to a question after our check in. You will enjoy a relaxing visit and a lovely water view from the balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B., -

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in Sarasota

The Strand is a new condo community tgat is intimate and has all the amenities we were looking for; waterfront balcony, boats, heated swimming pool and hot tub, great location, clean apartment
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Agustin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Modern and clean, great security, very uncomfortable bed.

Overall, the location and the condo are nice. However, although the bed looks great ( whole condo is very modern), the mattress is amongst the worst my wife and I have slept on. Little to no support, you sink in and feel every little movement from the other person. Sleep was hard to get, we tried the pull out sofa bed in the living room, but it was just as bad. Upon arrival we quickly and very unexpectedly were informed by local residents that the elevators didn't work and had been out of service since the last hurricane that affected the area. As you can imagine, it wasn't much fun carrying our luggage and groceries up the 3 flights of steps. On our last day there, I kindly informed Jeff about our troubles with the bed and elevator. He was quick to respond and informed me that someone had just asked where they could purchase the bed and that he knew about the elevators (and did not inform us before we arrived), but had not been updated on the current status, not what I expect when paying for "luxury". That said, I wasn't looking for a well thought out explanation, an "I'm sorry for the inconvenience" would have been nice, I hope a new mattress is there for the next occupants to enjoy. As for the elevators, hopefully they are fixed soon enough, it's understandably out of his control, if that's a deal breaker for you I would definitely ask before booking. Now I'm sure Jeff is a great guy and he will look into these issues, overall we enjoyed the place just not the bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couldn't ask for anything more

Loved staying at The Strand, I originally needed something temporary until I found a house and haven't yet, so I booked another month here in another unit the host has. I'd highly recommend this property and host!!!
Stayed 26 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, great location and great owner.

Great communication, everything was layed out in a simple and easy to follow format. Couldn't ask for a better place to stay.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

nic p.

Liked: Cleanliness

A stay to check out Sarasota

I am considering moving to this area and wanted to get a feel for the city, etc
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G., Nashua USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and comfortable stay

I came to Sarasota to visit my daughter going to school near by. This place was perfect for the two of us when she stayed and i was able to work remotely. The pool was great and i used the gym several times. Had everthing we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Our family stayed here for our kids spring break this year ! We really enjoyed our stay at the Strand ! Jeff, the host was quick to get back with us, and made our stay wonderful. The condo itself was beautiful, and the area was stunning ! So many things to do in this area of Serasota! Siesta keys beach 🏖️ so close too ! We really enjoyed our stay at the Strand ! We definitely will be back ! Thanks, Jeff !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

eric w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Space

Very nice, clean condo with plenty of room and nice views in a safe area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

laurie f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Condo

The condo was beautiful and very clean! We really enjoyed our 2 week stay. Jeffrey was very helpful and always responsive. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sommer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Condo!

Condo is exactly as pictured and has everything you need for your stay. All the kitchen items were provided as we like to cook in. It was nice they also provided cleaning and paper products. Check-in process was well communicated and directions were very easy to follow. Jeff was very prompt with responses and easy to communicate with. The condo is in a very nice area located next to some wonderful parks with walking paths located on the water. Would highly recommend this condo to others. Jeff, thank you for everything and we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022