Sarasota vacation rentals

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Apartment in Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores
Modern Private Apartment 1 Block from Sarasota Bay
One block from Sarasota Bay - completely remodeled and fully furnished guest apartment with a Miami deco feel. The unit is a little over 300 sf with full kitchen, one bathroom w/ shower, comfy queen bed, several stools/ chairs, flat screen tv, wifi, off-street parking, six USB ports for easy charging and sitting area outdoors on front porch. Five minutes to downtown or SRQ airport, 15 minutes to Lido Beach, and 25 minutes to Siesta Beach with easy access to University Parkway or Fruitville Rd.
Oct 11 – 18
$102 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviews
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Guesthouse in Sarasota
La Casetta: "the little house" near to the beaches
La Casetta means, in Italian, a tiny house. Set in a private, peaceful, mature Florida tropical garden, a real hideaway. I am proud of the cleanliness of our property, however in this new reality that we live in, we do carry out enhanced cleaning and sanitizing between guests. We also practice social distancing, insofar as guests have their own part of our luscious back garden as well as your own entrance. La Casetta has 1 queen sized bed, bathroom & kitchenette. Wifi & Netflix available.
Aug 7 – 14
$85 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 448 reviews
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Home in Sarasota
Authentic Florida Bungalow near Downtown and Beach
Revisit the charm of old Florida in this 1943 cottage that has been lovingly restored. Relax on the indoor screened porch with a book or a game of cards. New air conditioning, beautiful quartz countertop in kitchen with newer appliances.Super comfy king size bed and full beds will sleep up to 4 in 2 bedrooms. Fabulous location with only 16 blocks to downtown, 10 minutes to St. Armands Circle, beautiful Lido Key . Directly on bus line for public transportation and 10 minutes to SRQ airport.
May 18 – 25
$74 per night
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

Popular amenities for Sarasota vacation rentals

Stay near Sarasota's top sights

Lido Key Beach442 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium532 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art540 locals recommend
Bayfront Park103 locals recommend
Sarasota Jungle Gardens296 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens433 locals recommend

Sarasota beach vacation rentals

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Guesthouse in Sarasota
The Cottage, very close to Siesta Beach!
Nov 17 – 24
$99 per night
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 360 reviews
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Jungle Shack in the Back
Jul 22 – 29
$89 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews
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Siesta Keys stylish and affordable Airbnb.
Sep 11 – 18
$85 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 264 reviews
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Studio Apartment. Priv Yard. 5 min to Siesta Key!
Nov 3 – 10
$123 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 470 reviews
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Sweet Hideaway Minutes from Siesta Key!
Apr 14 – 21
$99 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 228 reviews
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Sarasota Getaway Guest House
Sep 4 – 11
$100 per night
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 216 reviews
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Cottage in Nokomis
Staycation Sanctuary - 100% Smoke-Free Property
Jul 19 – 26
$102 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviews
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Guest suite in Bradenton
Off Anna Maria Island ~10min to beach w/salt pool
Jun 1 – 8
$113 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviews
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Guest suite in Sarasota
Private, cozy, studio 2 miles from Siesta Key!
Jul 26 – Aug 2
$111 per night
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 326 reviews
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Bungalow in Sarasota
Mid Century Gem, west of the trail.
Aug 2 – 9
$151 per night
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviews
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Island in Sarasota
*MAY SALE! Sarasota #1 Luxury Villa Pool/Beach!*
Nov 5 – 12
$494 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 296 reviews
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Condo in Sarasota
Lido-Key- Tiny Studio Holiday Cottage-A
May 5 – 12
$151 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

Sarasota home rentals

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Home in Sarasota
The Pineapple Suite.Teal tropical home in Sarasota
Sep 8 – 15
$87 per night
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews
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Home in Sarasota
Lovely guest house
Jul 18 – 25
$75 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 236 reviews
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Sarasota Florida -Wild Orchid Creek Cottage Home
Jan 15 – 22
$137 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews
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Home in Sarasota
Sunshine Suite, Minutes to Beach,Tropical Paradise
Dec 21 – 28
$98 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 141 reviews
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Home in Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores
Ranch 2 blocks from Sarasota Bay
Dec 15 – 22
$106 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviews
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Home in Sarasota
The Key Lime Cottage 2 miles from Siesta Key Beach
Aug 26 – Sep 2
$90 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 196 reviews
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Home in Bradenton
Peaceful Braden River Oasis: Cottage
Sep 29 – Oct 6
$87 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews
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Home in Sarasota
Beautiful and Restful Sarasota Florida Retreat
Aug 2 – 9
$101 per night
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 302 reviews
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Home in Bradenton
Home near Anna Maria Beach - Hot Tub + Fire Pit
Oct 18 – 25
$117 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviews
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Home in Sarasota
Renovated Cozy Cottage "The Nest" Close to SIESTA
Dec 29 – Jan 5
$149 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews
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Home in Sarasota
Cottage in the City close to Beaches and Downtown!
Sep 30 – Oct 7
$140 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews
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Cottage Getaway 2 miles from Beach
May 5 – 12
$125 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews

Sarasota condo rentals

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Condo in Bradenton
Shorewalk full condo IMG Beaches Anna Maria
Aug 31 – Sep 7
$125 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviews
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Condo in Venice
The Studio at the Beach 56
Aug 22 – 29
$110 per night
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviews
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Condo in Siesta Key
Siesta Key Ground Floor Condo 2BR On Trolley Line
Oct 20 – 27
$141 per night
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviews
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Condo in Bradenton
The Seashell Cottage with peaceful water views!
Oct 22 – 29
$142 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews
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Condo in Longboat Key
Cute Condo with a Stunning View!
Sep 9 – 16
$236 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews
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Condo in Sarasota
Gateway to Siesta Key 1/2 mile to the Beach!
Oct 21 – 28
$130 per night
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews
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Condo in Bradenton
Shorewalk at its best ..
May 31 – Jun 7
$125 per night
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews
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Condo in Siesta Key
New: Cozy 1BR Beach Condo on Siesta Key!!!
Jul 9 – 16
$150 per night
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 186 reviews
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Condo in Siesta Key
On the Beach; Siesta Key SunBum Studio
Nov 11 – 18
$259 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews
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Condo in Sarasota
Beachside Siesta Key Cottage steps from the ocean
May 22 – 29
$266 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviews
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Condo in Longboat Key
The Beach Condo Unit #107 Beachfront
Oct 3 – 10
$189 per night
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews
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Condo in Sarasota
Newly Renovated + Washer/Dryer- Walk everywhere!
Aug 21 – 28
$175 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviews

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Sarasota

Total rentals

2.3K properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

1.3K properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

880 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

870 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

1.6K properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

76K reviews

Your guide to Sarasota

All About Sarasota

With several famous keys and 40 miles of beautiful white-sand beaches, Sarasota, on the western coast of Florida, has transformed over the last century from a small fishing town to a major cultural hub and destination for art-lovers, young professionals, families, and anyone looking to soak up the Florida sun.

In downtown Sarasota, ornate and imposing Mediterranean Renaissance mansions once owned by eccentric entertainment moguls sit juxtaposed against more contemporary glass facades and water features. You’ll pass by street artists and performers in the shade of swaying palm trees on your way to one of the city’s many cultural sites, like the Ringling Museum of Art or the bohemian Village of the Arts. If you’re looking to connect with nature, you can head to nearby Myakka River State Park, take a ride on the famous Legacy Bicycle trail, or, of course, loll about on Lido Key or Venice Beach, dipping into the shallow Gulf waters to cool off. Sarasota’s vibrant nightlife kicks off at dusk, when you can admire the sunset at the Bayside Boardwalk before catching a comedy show or dancing the night away in one of the area’s concert venues.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Sarasota

Sarasota’s reliably warm weather means that families, retirees, and spring breakers flock here during the late winter and early spring. In April, at the tail end of the vacation season, Sarasota hosts an annual film festival, where crowds gather to watch hundreds of award-winning films and attend filmmaker interviews. In May, the city hosts a free, independent LGBTQ arts festival.

Though Florida’s heat and humidity hit their peak in summer, and hurricane season lasts from July through the end of September, the city never really comes to a halt, with local events still taking place nearly every day. Once the weather calms down in October, the snowbirds return from the north to take up residence through the spring. Sarasota is famous for its seafood, especially stone crab, which is in season between October and mid-May.


Top things to do in Sarasota

Historic Spanish Point

Take a step back into Old Florida at this historic, 30-acre museum and environmental complex. Nearly 5,000 years of Sarasota history is on display at the museum. Explore pre-European life in the Americas, learn about homestead life in Florida in a museum inside a historic house, or wander the gardens and nature trails.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are made up of seven acres of land containing the world’s largest and most diverse collection of bromeliads. There are over 6,000 species of plants in the gardens, with a total of 20,000 plants living across 20 different curated habitats. The Rainforest Garden and the Butterfly Garden are most popular, but you’ll find mangroves, bamboo areas, and artificial caves to explore.

Ca’ d’Zan Mansion

One of the most iconic buildings in Florida, this mansion was once the winter home of a famous circus owner. Meant to emulate the style and feel of Venice, the mansion is five stories tall, with nearly 36,000 square feet to explore inside. You can look out over the Sarasota Bay from the marble terrace or simply admire the opulence of this home’s crystal chandeliers, Aeolian organ, or 82-foot-tall tower.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How is the weather in Sarasota?

    Sarasota typically has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and warm, dry winters. The average temperature can range from 70°F (21°C) in the cooler months to 90°F (32°C) during the summer.

  • What are some of the best things to do in Sarasota?

    In Sarasota, visitors often enjoy relaxing on the pristine beaches, exploring the diverse marine life at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, or experiencing the area's cultural scene at the Sarasota Opera House or Ringling Museum of Art.

  • What is the best time of year to visit Sarasota?

    The most popular time to visit Sarasota is from March to May when the weather is warm and sunny. During this time, you can participate in local events such as the Sarasota Film Festival in April, and the Sarasota Music Festival in June.

  • What are the best places to stay in Sarasota?

    Siesta Key is often recommended for its beautiful beach resorts and vacation rentals. Downtown Sarasota is frequently suggested for its proximity to cultural amenities and attractions, while Longboat Key offers a more peaceful, secluded atmosphere.

  • What are the best places to visit in Sarasota?

    Visitors often recommend the Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota Opera House, and Siesta Key Beach. Nature lovers frequently suggest the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and the Myakka River State Park for their stunning landscapes.

  • What are some hiking trails in Sarasota?

    You can explore nature at its finest with hiking trails such as the Sarasota Jungle Gardens nature trail, Rothenbach Park's 5-mile trail, and the Myakka River State Park trail, which spans 39 miles (63 km) and gives you the chance to enjoy Florida's diverse flora and fauna.

  • What are some family activities to do in Sarasota?

    Families can enjoy a day at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, explore the exhibits at the Sarasota Classic Car Museum, or engage with hands-on science at the Suncoast Science Center. The Sarasota Children's Garden is also a fun spot for kids.

  • What are some of the best day trip ideas in Sarasota?

    Sarasota has many day trip opportunities. Consider exploring the magical ecosystem of the Everglades National Park, the vibrant culture and nightlife of nearby Tampa, or the tranquil beauty of Anna Maria Island.

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in Sarasota?

    Uncover the perfect home-away-from-home with our diverse selection of vacation rentals in Sarasota. From over 60 cottage rentals, over 1,370 house rentals, over 200 condo rentals, over 30 villa rentals to over 290 apartment rentals, we've got you covered. For even more variety, explore our Airbnb Categories to find the ideal space for your getaway.

  • Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in Sarasota?

    Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 1,260 vacation rentals in Sarasota featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.

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