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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • St. Armands Circle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Lido Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

NEW! The Dunes-Heated Private Pool, Hot Tub, Private backyard-5mi to beach

THE DUNES is a newly renovated, single-family home with a heated private pool in the heart of Sarasota. The home is 5 miles to the #1 beach in the USA, Siesta Key Beach. It offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a large living and dining area. The fully private, fully enclosed outdoor space is one-of-a-kind with a heated modern pool, hot tub, BBQ grill and lounge chairs for guests to enjoy Florida outdoor living in style.

THE SPACE:
COMMON AREAS:
The KITCHEN is newly renovated with white cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave and dishwasher). It is fully equipped with pots/pans, knives, cutting boards, cups, plates, silverware and drip coffee maker and stocked with cooking staples such as spices, olive oil and coffee. Plastic plates and cups are provided for use outdoors and around the pool. The kitchen island faces the living space, and it has a breakfast bar with bar stools.

The LIVING ROOM has a large leather sectional. Enjoy the big game or family movie night with an 86" smart TV. Large windows let in plenty of natural Florida sunshine throughout the home.

The DINING area has a large wooden table, chairs and bench seating. Gather for meals and enjoy family time.

The OFFICE area has a desk, comfortable office chair, keyboard, mouse and monitor to make it easy to work from home.

The SUNROOM has a corner bench, table and chairs for dining or breakfast in the sun, with a view of the pool.

The full-size WASHER and DRYER are located next to the kitchen & sunroom.

THE POOL & BACKYARD:
Lounge poolside in the FULLY PRIVATE POOL AREA and soak up the warm Florida sun! The 8,000-gallon POOL IS HEATED and typically kept between 80-85 degrees, so it's perfect for swimming year-round. The pool is approx. 3-5.5 feet deep, with a shallow sundeck for lounging or dipping your toes in the water. Outdoor pool lounge chairs round out the pool space for soaking up the warm Florida sunshine.

Enjoy outdoor living at the OUTDOOR BAR under the PERGOLAS, with outdoor refrigerator for keeping your beverages cool. Grill outdoors on the propane BBQ GRILL and enjoy the evening sunset. During the evenings, relax outdoors in the HOT TUB. The backyard and pool area are fully fenced all around, offering complete privacy.

BEDROOMS:
Enjoy Coastal Calm in the PRIMARY BEDROOM with queen size bed, nightstands, chest and closet.

Get carried away in the Bohemian Jungle-themed SECOND BEDROOM with queen size bed, dresser, cozy reading nook and closet.

Bunk with buddies in the Nautical-themed THIRD BEDROOM with full-sized bunk beds, twin trundle bed, dresser and closet.

The TWO BATHROOMS are accessible from the entire house. Both bathrooms feature double vanities with large counter space. One bathroom features a bath tub and the other features a walk-in stand-up shower with river rock floor.

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:
The home includes beach towels, beach chairs, umbrellas and coolers for your perfect day at the beach. All bath towels and linens are included for a fuss-free vacation.

Please help us maintain these amenities so that we can continue providing them in the future - please DO NOT WIPE makeup on bath towels or washcloths. Please DO NOT FLUSH makeup wipes or feminine hygiene products, including tampons. Additional charges may apply for clogs or ruined towels.

*** LIKE THIS HOME? ***
Check out our other Sarasota homes, THE PALMS and THE OASIS!
Palms: Vrbo/Homeaway Listing # 1888060
Oasis: Vrbo/Homeaway Listing # 9353037
All homes are ON THE SAME STREET, offering a unique opportunity for larger groups or multi-family stays.

GUEST ACCESS:
Guests have the entire home to themselves, including the private pool area and backyard with hot tub, BBQ grill and outdoor living area.

Ron is our amazing local guide who lives on the property in his own fenced-in living space which is separated from the main house by a fence and access gate. You have total privacy at The Dunes. Your entrance to the house is for your use only. All the features & amenities of The Dunes (backyard, pool, hot tub) are not shared and are for your use only.

Weekly outdoor service visits are conducted by the local host as follows. You do not have to be present for any service visits. Tuesdays: Trash removal, pool & hot tub cleaning. Wednesdays: Trash can pickup. Lawncare & landscaping occurs biweekly and may occur during your stay.

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE NOTE:
POOL & BACKYARD SAFETY: The private pool in the backyard is NOT GATED (the backyard is fenced all around). Children should be SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES in the backyard around the pool, hot tub, grill and fire pit. All guests as well as any guardians of minors staying at the property take full responsibility for their own safety and the safety of minors, and release the owners/hosts of the property from any personal injury that could occur during their stay.

NO GLASSWARE ALLOWED IN POOL AREA. For your own safety and the safety of the next guests, please use the plastic glasses and plates provided. Broken glass inside the pool or in the pool area will incur an additional cleaning fee.

The UPPER BUNK BED has a maximum weight limit of 200 lbs. For safety purposes, only ONE person may sleep on the upper bunk. 2 people may sleep on the lower bunk, and 1 person on the twin-sized trundle bed.

Please help us maintain our amenities so that we can continue providing them in the future - please DO NOT WIPE MAKEUP on bath towels or washcloths. DO NOT FLUSH makeup wipes or feminine hygiene products, including tampons. Additional charges may apply for clogs or ruined towels.

NO DOGS OR PETS are allowed in the home.

Guests are responsible for damage to the property or items within the property and will be charged for repair or replacement accordingly.

Property manager

Gretchen & Jonathan
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Note pool rules; Guardians maintain responsibility
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NOTE POOL SAFETY RULES IN LISTING. All guests including minors take full responsibility for safety and release owner/host from any personal injury
Please observe quiet hours in the neighborhood between 9pm to 9am.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Sarasota

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Ridge Wood Heights, a neighbourhood in Sarasota. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Siesta Key Beach and Crescent Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Lido Beach - 29 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walt's Fish Market Wholesale - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Barn Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪DaRuMa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does NEW! The Dunes-Heated Private Pool, Hot Tub, Private backyard-5mi to beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is NEW! The Dunes-Heated Private Pool, Hot Tub, Private backyard-5mi to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW! The Dunes-Heated Private Pool, Hot Tub, Private backyard-5mi to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW! The Dunes-Heated Private Pool, Hot Tub, Private backyard-5mi to beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW! The Dunes-Heated Private Pool, Hot Tub, Private backyard-5mi to beach located?

Located in Ridge Wood Heights, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Bee Ridge Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of The Landings and Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Gulf Gate Mall and Mcintosh manor are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great House!

We really enjoy the Dunes house ?
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

heidi v.

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

Great stay

Perfect little house for a quick trip. Everything was perfect and Ron was the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

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

Xmas Vaca

Nice property. Quiet neighborhood. Space for all of us. The back yard outdoor space was well used! Thank You to Ron for heating the pool for our babies. We all LOVED the pool and the hot tub. Everything except your clothes is there. Beach towels, pool toys were very much appreciated. The pack and play was a huge bonus. We all agreed we would stay again! Thanks for letting us stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Gretchen & Jonathan

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Gretchen & Jonathan are the hosts. Ron is our amazing local guide based in Sarasota, and can help with check-in and anything else that might arise during your stay.

What makes this property unique

The Dunes is a fully renovated home with elements selected for hosting families. We designed the swimming pool ourselves, and installed a unique soft-surface pool deck, which is slip-resistant and heat-resistant. It’s perfect for keeping adults’ & kids’ feet cool when you move from the lounge chairs to the private pool, or to the hot tub or outdoor seating area.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests