Sarasota vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Sarasota

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Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Sarasota

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 448 reviews

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.

Oct 13 – 20

ﺩ.ﺇ376 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Sarasota

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews

Mid-Century Modern Beach Getaway

Heart of Southside Village 10 minutes from #1 beach in the USA, Siesta Key. Five-minute drive to downtown Sarasota, 10 minutes to St. Armand Circle, Lido & Longboat Key. Enjoy this peaceful space within walking distance to shopping, restaurants & groceries. Charming private guest house offers a queen bed, sitting chairs, table, dresser, large ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower & private outdoor sunny space and patio. Use the grill to cook your next meal. It's the perfect couple's getaway!

Oct 15 – 22

ﺩ.ﺇ422 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Sarasota

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews

Sarasota Florida -Wild Orchid Creek Cottage Home

Come enjoy old Florida living at this completely renovated cottage style home on nearly seven acres. Relax and unwind in this 1000 square foot private home with king bed and queen sleeper to accommodate up to four people. Open concept living, dining room and full kitchen. Laundry facilities available. Equipped with WiFi and direct tv. While enjoying the private backyard space, it is common to spot abundant wildlife and wildflowers. Wild orchids in many of the oak trees bloom in early summer.

Jul 19 – 26

ﺩ.ﺇ472 per night

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

Guest favorite

Apartment in Sarasota

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 286 reviews

Sarasota Downtown close to Lido Beach

May 29 – Jun 5

ﺩ.ﺇ372 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Sarasota

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

Authentic Florida Bungalow near Downtown and Beach

Apr 29 – May 6

ﺩ.ﺇ378 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Sarasota

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 229 reviews

Sweet Hideaway Minutes from Siesta Key!

Jun 17 – 24

ﺩ.ﺇ333 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Sarasota

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 265 reviews

Siesta Keys stylish and affordable Airbnb.

Oct 15 – 22

ﺩ.ﺇ362 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Bradenton

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews

Home near Anna Maria Beach - Hot Tub + Fire Pit

Dec 4 – 11

ﺩ.ﺇ496 per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Sarasota

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews

Lido-Key- Tiny Studio Holiday Cottage-A

Aug 30 – Sep 6

ﺩ.ﺇ536 per night
Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Sarasota

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 220 reviews

Sarasota Getaway Guest House

Oct 25 – Nov 1

ﺩ.ﺇ422 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Sarasota

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 471 reviews

Studio Apartment. Priv Yard. 5 min to Siesta Key!

Nov 14 – 21

ﺩ.ﺇ517 per night
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Apartment in Englewood

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 393 reviews

BEACH FRONT Unit w/Pool Sandy Toe's #4

ﺩ.ﺇ514 per night
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Apartment in Sarasota

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviews

Modern Private Apartment 1 Block from Sarasota Bay

Mar 17 – 24

ﺩ.ﺇ431 per night
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Guesthouse in Osprey

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 281 reviews

Cozy Cottage by the Bay

Apr 7 – 14

ﺩ.ﺇ403 per night
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Guesthouse in Sarasota

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Jungle Shack in the Back

Mar 15 – 22

ﺩ.ﺇ419 per night

Sarasota condo rentals

Guest favorite

Condo in Siesta Key

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviews

Cozy Siesta Key studio 5 minute walk to Village

Nov 12 – 19

ﺩ.ﺇ549 per night
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Condo in Venice

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews

The Studio at the Beach 56

Dec 15 – 22

ﺩ.ﺇ467 per night
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Condo in Sarasota

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

Cozy Beach Side 1BD/2BA, Walk to Beach & Pool

Sep 18 – 25

ﺩ.ﺇ716 per night
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Condo in Longboat Key

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews

Sunset Studio on the Coast

Nov 30 – Dec 7

ﺩ.ﺇ1,161 per night
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Condo in Bradenton

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviews

Shorewalk full condo IMG Beaches Anna Maria

Aug 31 – Sep 7

ﺩ.ﺇ539 per night
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Condo in Siesta Key

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviews

New: Cozy 1BR Beach Condo on Siesta Key!!!

Jul 26 – Aug 2

ﺩ.ﺇ637 per night
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Condo in Siesta Key

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews

Siesta Key Ground Floor Condo 2BR On Trolley Line

Nov 4 – 11

ﺩ.ﺇ600 per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Siesta Key

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews

On the Beach; Siesta Key SunBum Studio

Jan 1 – 8

ﺩ.ﺇ1,645 per night
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Condo in Ruskin

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

Beach Condo with water view!

Jun 23 – 30

ﺩ.ﺇ406 per night
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Condo in Englewood

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews

Immaculate Ground Floor Beach Studio on the Gulf

Aug 2 – 9

ﺩ.ﺇ611 per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Sarasota

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 214 reviews

New Renovation! Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants!

Aug 15 – 22

ﺩ.ﺇ743 per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Longboat Key

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews

Beachfront Resort, Ocean View, Pool, Tennis, Gym

Nov 21 – 28

ﺩ.ﺇ1,129 per night

Sarasota house rentals

Guest favorite

Home in Sarasota

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews

Sunshine Suite, Minutes to Beach,Tropical Paradise

Nov 3 – 10

ﺩ.ﺇ360 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Sarasota

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews

The Pineapple Suite.Teal tropical home in Sarasota

May 9 – 16

ﺩ.ﺇ360 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Sarasota

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 238 reviews

Lovely guest house

Jul 22 – 29

ﺩ.ﺇ320 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Sarasota

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

Ranch 2 blocks from Sarasota Bay

Dec 15 – 22

ﺩ.ﺇ454 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Sarasota

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 196 reviews

The Key Lime Cottage 2 miles from Siesta Key Beach

Oct 15 – 22

ﺩ.ﺇ420 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Bradenton

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews

Peaceful Braden River Oasis: Cottage

Aug 30 – Sep 6

ﺩ.ﺇ379 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Sarasota

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 302 reviews

Beautiful and Restful Sarasota Florida Retreat

Sep 1 – 8

ﺩ.ﺇ423 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Sarasota

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 205 reviews

Cozy Getaway Home in Sarasota Near Beaches & More!

May 10 – 17

ﺩ.ﺇ548 per night
Superhost

Home in Sarasota

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

1 House 1400sq. ft. 12 min from Siesta Key!

Nov 8 – 15

ﺩ.ﺇ609 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Sarasota

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews

Renovated Cozy Cottage "The Nest" Close to SIESTA

Jul 21 – 28

ﺩ.ﺇ634 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Sarasota

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews

Modern, Bright Downtown SRQ A-Frame West of Trail

Sep 2 – 9

ﺩ.ﺇ1,691 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Sarasota

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews

Ruby's Place - Close to Beach, Downtown, Pinecraft

Aug 29 – Sep 5

ﺩ.ﺇ588 per night

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 1,370 house rentals, over 200 condo rentals, over 290 apartment rentals to over 60 cottage 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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