Sarasota vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Sarasota

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Island in Sarasota
*MAY SALE! Sarasota #1 Luxury Villa Pool/Beach!*
Check our nearby sister property for 2024 dates by clicking our host picture, then click picture again or "contact host". Or BOOK 2024 NOW, stay in Style magazines exclusive beachfront gem! This property OWNS THE BEACH!! UNIQUE PRIVATE POOL & BEACH combo is HEAVEN! Private ELEVATOR! 32,000/gl FREEFORM POOL, with 4 WATERFALLS, HOT GROTTO with HOT falls! NEW BBQ PIT AREA, BIKES, KAYAKS, and PADDLEBOARDS! WRAPAROUND BALCONY, CHEF kitchen. Hosted CELEBS! SHOPPING, FINE DINING, check out our VIDEOS!
Dec 11 – 18
$494 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 296 reviews
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Guest suite in Sarasota
Private entrance studio for 3 centrally located!
Private Studio w/ separate entrance sleeps 3. Includes 1 recently redone parking spot, a private fenced in outside area, Netflix, HBO Plus, Disney+, a queen bed, and Daybed. Within a mile you have everything you need! Grocery, CVS pharmacy, great dinning, Evie's mini golf and driving range, and more. Located off Bee Ridge within 10 miles from Siesta beaches, St. Armands Circle Shopping, Lido Beaches, Downtown, Moet Aquarium, Kayaking Mangroves, Big Cat Habitat, Sky Zone, Rental boats, and more!
May 8 – 15
$73 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviews
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Apartment in Sarasota
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.
Jul 18 – 25
$102 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 198 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!
Aug 3 – 10
$99 per night
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 360 reviews
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Apartment in Sarasota
Charming Apt. in old Florida home
Jul 22 – 29
$89 per night
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 581 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 Siesta Key
On the Beach; Siesta Key SunBum Studio
Nov 5 – 12
$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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Apartment in Englewood
BEACH FRONT Unit w/Pool Sandy Toe's #4
Sep 27 – Oct 2
$134 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 393 reviews
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Bungalow in Sarasota
Mid Century Gem, west of the trail.
Sep 13 – 20
$151 per night
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviews
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Condo in Sarasota
Lido-Key- Tiny Studio Holiday Cottage-A
Sep 8 – 15
$128 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews
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Home in Siesta Key
One-of-a-kind*Beach, Village, Dock & Private Pool!
Nov 1 – 8
$503 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews
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Guest suite in Sarasota
Sweet Hideaway Minutes from Siesta Key!
Jun 25 – Jul 2
$80 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 228 reviews
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Guest suite in Sarasota
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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Guest suite in Sarasota
Siesta Keys stylish and affordable Airbnb.
Sep 4 – 11
$85 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 264 reviews

Sarasota home rentals

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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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Home in Sarasota
The Pineapple Suite.Teal tropical home in Sarasota
May 30 – Jun 6
$87 per night
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews
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Home in Sarasota
Modern, Bright Downtown SRQ A-Frame West of Trail
Dec 16 – 23
$400 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews
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Home in Sarasota
☀Coastal Gem☀Heated pool & amazing location!☀
Apr 23 – 30
$277 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 292 reviews
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Home in Bradenton
Home near Anna Maria Beach - Hot Tub + Fire Pit
Sep 19 – 26
$130 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviews
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Home in Sarasota
Adorable Bungalow Fire pit/outdoor shower 2/1 Cute
May 20 – 27
$101 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews
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Home in Sarasota
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 Sarasota
Renovated Cozy Cottage "The Nest" Close to SIESTA
Jun 2 – 9
$149 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews
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Home in Sarasota
2bed/2bath with POOL house, close by SIESTA KEY!!!
Sep 24 – Oct 1
$184 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviews
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Home in Bradenton
Peaceful Braden River Oasis: Cottage
Feb 16 – 23
$96 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews
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Home in Sarasota
Your private retreat near Siesta Key Beach.
Sep 7 – 14
$289 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviews

Sarasota condo rentals

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Condo in Longboat Key
Beachfront Resort, Ocean View, Pool, Tennis, Gym
Oct 16 – 23
$268 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews
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Condo in Siesta Key
2 Bed/2 Bath Condo Resort View on Siesta Key Beach
Jul 29 – Aug 5
$322 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews
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Condo in Sarasota
[Beach Retreat] modern condo +5 min. walk to beach
May 22 – 29
$316 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 173 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
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Condo in Bradenton
The Seashell Cottage with peaceful water views!
Sep 29 – Oct 6
$142 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews
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Condo in Siesta Key
*A Stones Throw from #1 Voted Siesta Key Beach*
Dec 5 – 12
$250 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews
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Condo in Longboat Key
SRQ/Longboat Key Beach - kid friendly/romantic B1
Dec 10 – 17
$174 per night
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 208 reviews
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Condo in Siesta Key
Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club Siesta Key Condo
Dec 31 – Jan 7
$381 per night
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews
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Condo in Siesta Key
Bright and Beachy - Steps to the Water!
Apr 8 – 15
$321 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 178 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 Englewood
Manasota Key
Dec 14 – 21
$225 per night
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviews
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Condo in Siesta Key
Siesta Key Beach Escape
Oct 21 – 28
$295 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 113 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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