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Fully Renovated "Old Florida" Apartment

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Your Hostess & Host, Sarah & John
Grounds & West Deck
Living Room & French Doors to the West Deck
Entry Hall
Dining Area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 251.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sanford, FL
  • Historic Downtown Sanford
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • St. Johns Rivership
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Fully Renovated "Old Florida" Apartment

This charming apartment lies in an old, well-established, friendly, safe, and quiet Sanford neighborhood surrounded by expansive grounds, mature live oak trees, and colorful gardens. Downtown Sanford is an easy 16-block walk or bike ride passing historic, restored residences. Once downtown, you'll encounter seemingly endless sightseeing, shopping, dining, and relaxation opportunities in our many varied and unique shops, restaurants, pubs, and micro-breweries.

The grounds and gardens offer a pleasant environment to stroll and a popular venue for photographing bridal reveals and engagements.

The private apartment exudes an "old Florida" feel, boasting original pickled cypress paneling, large living room and bedroom, and a newly-remodeled, full kitchen. Two outside decks offer leisurely relaxation in a garden setting with views of the 1-acre grounds and park across the street. The bedroom has a reading area, desk & chair, and a king-size bed. The living room has seating for nine and a 40" flat-panel "smart" television with over-the-air channels and basic free video streaming. If you have a compatible streaming account, you can log in with your credentials and enjoy those services. We also provide free high speed Wi-Fi Internet access.

We are on a 2-block long street with a "tee" intersection at each end, where traffic is minimal and "well-behaved". Ample parking is always available on the street.

One exterior security camera monitors the stairway leading to the north deck of the Rooftop Garden Apartment.

Property manager

Sarah & John Miller
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

Adults only
No crib or child's bed. Not "child-proofed".
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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
No smoking/vaping inside nor on decks or grounds.
Pets and other animals are not accepted. Your hosts live on the premises and experience severe pet allergies. Please do not request an exception.
Smoking (including "vaping"), air scents, incense, candles, and similar items are not permitted in the residence, on the decks, or on the grounds.
Do not perform unauthorized downloading or streaming. If you do, your WiFi access will be terminated, and you will be charged any penalties.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sanford

Located in Sanford, this apartment is in the city centre and on a river. DeBary Hall Historic Site and Thursby House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Spring State Park and Spring Hammock Preserve. Fort Mellon Park and Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Sanford, FL

What's nearby

  • Historic Downtown Sanford - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • St. Johns Rivership - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Central Florida Regional Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Seminole County Sports Complex - 11 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Sanford Station - 4 min drive
  • Lake Mary Station - 9 min drive
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Barn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fully Renovated "Old Florida" Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fully Renovated "Old Florida" Apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fully Renovated "Old Florida" Apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fully Renovated "Old Florida" Apartment located?

Located in the heart of Sanford, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Princess Theater, Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center and Historic Downtown Sanford. Art Affair Gallery and Sanford Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Billy L.

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

Cozy and happy

Very professional. Authentic, old school B and B hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

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

Charming Apartment

This Garden Apartment is cute and quaint. It sits in a quiet neighborhood with access to 2 comfortable decks. These decks allow views of this beautifully manicured property and Live Oak trees. The apartment is cozy with a comfy king bed, updated bathroom and a well equipped kitchen.A perfect spot to enjoy Sanford and the general area. We would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

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

Wonderful Place!

Very nice place! Very quiet and clean. Would definitely stay here again. Very nice people and enjoyed talking to them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Great Get Away Respite

My college daughter and I met for a couple days midway between us to get away. We had no idea what a great little town Sanford is! Our stay at the "Old Florida" apartment was just right-great location, extremely clean, great communication, lovely decor and thoughtful amenities. We took full advantage of the beautiful decks overlooking the gardens and loved being in the space. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

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

A+++

We really appreciated ALL the amenities provided throughout the apartment! We LOVED the location, decor and cleanliness!! Had fun riding our bikes to and from town. Sanford provided beauty + interesting history :) :) Gary and I are VERY happy we chose this rental!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Excellent stay!

Very cozy, clean, and comfortable! Thank you for an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

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

Gorgeous retreat

Visiting family for the weekend, found this to be a beautiful and serene place to land. Loved the secret bookcase! Will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

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

Cozily Eclectic Storybook Style

Conveniently appointed with everything you need to easily settle in… full kitchen and surprisingly large master and spacious shower bath. Dormer windows enable you to see all views, including your street parking. Private patio provided a spacious and beautiful view of extended manicured lawn in a lovely tree-lined neighborhood. Recommend bringing a hair dryer and luggage that’s easy to carry up two short flights of stairs—I will always choose the Rooftop Garden Apartment for my stays in historic, Stanford. Hosts are kind and responsive.. perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Gorgeous

We loved the little apartment. I do have a few recommendations though. The left motion light for the bed was a bit bright and very sensitive so it woke me up a few times. And the trash can in the restroom would be better in my opinion simply for guests who are having their monthly visit with aunt flow. Everything was perfect otherwise. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan S.

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

Old fashioned Florida

Super nette Gastgeber. Wohngegend gleich neben dem historic district sehr schön, ruhig und keine Hochhäuser. Schöne alte traditionelle Häuser und Wohngegend. Trotzdem alles was man braucht auch fussläufig erreichbar, was untypisch ist für Amerika. Gut ausgestattete Küche mit Gewürzen, Kaffee und Tee. Alles topp - nix zu meckern. Wir können es nur empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

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

How Many Ways Can We Say "PERFECT" ??

Gorgeous neighborhood and home with a superbly appointed apartment for us to spend our week. The hosts were warm and inviting and I believe we have made new friends with these folks :) We give a 5 star plus rating to this stay and we look forward to booking with them every time we come to Sanford, which is a delightful town. Thank you to the Millers for making our daughter's wedding celebration week fabulous!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John V.

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

Rooftop garden getaway

Enjoyed the decks and beautiful garden setting. John and Sarah were always available to help with any requests.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janell M.

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

❤️

Property was amazing and so clean.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy S., collinwood, tn

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

Nice apartment, everything we needed

Great location in Sanford. Nice quiet neighborhood. Street parking in front of the main house. It wouldn’t be ideal if it was rainy due to the trek through the yard, around the house, and up the stairs across the deck though. Very clean and had everything you could need. Completely stocked kitchen and bathroom. Great little desk area. Two nice decks for relaxing. Comfy bed with nice linens. Nice swing in a big tree in the garden area you walk through to get to the apt. But don’t sit in it. They’ll turn the sprinklers on you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve E., Edgewater

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

Quaint and cozy

Location was perfect for what we needed. The upstairs apartment was clean and had all the amenities that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence C.

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

Relaxing

Very clean. Quaint little getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

asher a.

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

beautiful and comfortable

The property and the neighborhood are just enchanting. The inside of the VRBO was neat, pretty, and comfortable. The bed didn't hurt my back! Areas to improve: It would be nice to have a path to follow around to the stairs to the apartment. The railing on the stairs was a little splintery and the stairway a little overgrown. There were a few cobwebs and the shower wasn't the cleanest - a little mold, someone's hair. I would stay again though. I'd love to go at a time of year when the weather be more conducive to making use of the gorgeous deck. It really was like a story book every time we'd drive up to and walk around the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin K., United States

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

Cottage in the Trees

I absolutely loved my 4 night stay, top of the list for accommodations if I return to Sanford. A peaceful retreat in the trees everything you could possibly want or need in the cottage. The decor created a lovely atmosphere, and the deck was outstanding. Sarah is very kind, I think we could chat over coffee or a bottle of wine! Next time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kristy M.

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

Peaceful get away

Rental was well appointed, cozy and comfortable. Loved the the private deck. John and Sarah made sure my husband and I felt welcome. What would have made the stay that much nicer was a softer bed and the bedroom darker at night. There was a lot of light coming in from the street lights and flood light. Overall I would recommend it to friends and would go back for a short visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris h.

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

Loved it

Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Loved staying at this property!

We loved staying at this property! It was so peaceful and relaxing. The grounds were beautiful, which made our deck-time the best! John & Sarah were very attentive to us, making sure that we had everything we needed to make our stay wonderful. We look forward to future visits!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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

Charming Sanford

John and Sarah were great and fun to get to know. We would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo S., Elgin

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

All good

I will stay again if I need a place in Sanford area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jarrick S.

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

Excellent

Cute little rental and the owners are lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurue R.

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

Beautiful surroundings, everything you need!

Beautiful surroundings, everything you need, I would’ve enjoyed a larger television to watch movies etc. and the round table very was awkward to maneuver also AND MOST IMPORTANTLY none of the windows had black out so we were forced to have the light of the neighbor shining on us all night but overall , lovely , peaceful and fab I would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sarah & John Miller

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After spending over half of our lives in New Hampshire, we bought our winter residence in Sarah's home town of Sanford, Florida. After years of retirement, we embarked upon Sarah's long-time dream of converting our in-law apartment to a vacation rental.

Why they chose this property

We are located in an old, historic Sanford neighborhood within easy walking distance of downtown. The property offers a serene and relaxing environment with expansive views of the grounds, gardens, and a local park from the two large decks. We have watched the Sanford community evolve into a thriving center for shopping, dining, and numerous celebrations and cultural events. Sanford is rapidly becoming a focal point for eclectic, upscale restaurants and micro-breweries.

What makes this property unique

We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and allergen-free living space. We use no harsh chemicals for cleaning and laundry. In addition, we run an ozone air purifier between each occupancy. Smoking (including "vaping") is not permitted in the residence, on the decks, or on the grounds of the property. We are a pet-free, smoke-free environment.

Orlando-Sanford International Airport (SFB) is only two miles away, Orlando is a 25 mile drive, and the numerous theme parks and attractions are about 45 miles away on major, limited-access highways.

New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, and Merritt Island are 30, 40, and 70 miles away, respectively, where you can enjoy beach relaxation, casual dining, ocean swimming, and surf fishing. In addition, Merritt Island offers a vast wildlife sanctuary and fishing in Mosquito Lagoon, and the neighboring Kennedy Space Center provides fascinating presentations of our space exploration experiences.

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