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Historic Bayshore Cottage walk to Bay & Ringling

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Living area
Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Sarasota Classic Car Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Bayshore Cottage walk to Bay & Ringling

Charming and beautifully restored craftsman cottage on prestigious Bay Shore Rd, just minutes from Ringling, New College, Downtown Sarasota, St. Armand's Circle and the Beaches at Lido Key and Siesta Key. Walk to nearby Sapphire Shores Beach Park to watch the sunset or take an outdoor yoga class, or choose to relax in the screened in porch under the shade of a giant Banyan Tree. The Cottage contains beautiful period details throughout, taking you back to another era while offering modern comfort

The cottage was built in 1939 and was recently completely restored, but retains the original charm with a working stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, crown molding throughout, original hardwood floors, craftsman tile work in the kitchen, and more. The setting feels like you're set in a botanical garden, with tropical trees and landscaping providing privacy. Go ahead and help yourself to mangoes grown on the tree just outside the cottage.

The cottage works great as either a 2BD vacation home for a family, or use the second bedroom as a home office and work from a tropical paradise! Lightning fast wifi is offered throughout the property.

Location is excellent for accessing all of Sarasota's world-class culture and natural beauty. Just minutes away from SRQ airport (but thankfully out of flight path so no noise!), USF Sarasota campus, New College of Florida, the Ringling Museum and School of Design, Historic Asolo Theater, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Downtown Sarasota with its multitude of dining destinations, designer boutiques at St. Armand's Circle, and of course the sugary Gulf beaches at Lido Key and Siesta Key.

Sapphire Shores is one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Sarasota, and the cottage is surrounded by multi-million dollar homes. Sarasota Bay is literally across the street, and both Sapphire Shores Park & Indian Beach Park are just a short hop away. Neighbors gather at Sapphire Shores to watch the sunset or for morning yoga, and Indian Beach Park is a one-acre coastal park perfect for canoe and kayak launching off the small sandy beach.

Don't want to rent a car? Uber can get you to all of the places listed above easily in <15mins, and many of the destinations in <5mins.

Need more space? We also rent the main house which offers an additional 2BD/2BA with new screened in lanai. The main house is set towards the back of the 1/2 acre lot and offers additional privacy and tranquility.

Pet Policy
Bayshore Cottafe is Pet friendly for dogs up to 60lbs. Guests are allowed up to a maximum of 1 dog. There is an additional pet fee of $35/night/pet.

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Altez Vacations
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sarasota

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Indian Beach Sapphire Shores, 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 Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sarasota Classic Car Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ringling College of Art and Design - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lido Beach - 18 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ringling Grillroom - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Bayshore Cottage walk to Bay & Ringling pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Bayshore Cottage walk to Bay & Ringling?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Bayshore Cottage walk to Bay & Ringling?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Bayshore Cottage walk to Bay & Ringling located?

This family-friendly Sarasota holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of New College of Florida, Sarasota Jungle Gardens and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Sarasota Ballet and Asolo Theatre for the Performing Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy O.

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

Lovely Cottage

The cottage was exactly as advertised...clean, well-appointed, good location (within walking distance of Ringling) in a lovely neighborhood. We would definitely use this accommodation again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

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

Great area

Can walk to many businesses, including Ringling, Walgreens, Jungle Gardens, the neighborhood very walkable.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annnette Z.

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

Craftsman Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Sapphire Shores/Indian Beach is a particularly lovely area and we would go back again. The Craftsman Cottage is just what it says…a cottage suitable for two. Very quaint.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Grandmas house

Loved ii, perfect location, comfortable and homey. Reminded me of my Grandmas house in the Cape. Will be back if y’all will have me!
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

peter b.

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

Hurricane Helene

Unfortunately the hurricane wiped out our ability to enjoy the cottage. Evacuation, storm and utilities outage. No damage but they may not have power even yet
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

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