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Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting!

Guesthouse in Sarasota

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Travelers love the privacy of this gated Desoto Lakes property. The Old Florida Guest House offers a ground-level deck for outdoor relaxation and a spa-like bathroom for a touch of luxury. Guests appreciate the cottage's character and the convenience of cable TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Northeast Plaza Shopping Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rolling Green Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ed Smith Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Stardust Event Center - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lido Beach - 14 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hob Nob 57 Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Reyna's Taqueria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mariscos Azteca Mexican Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Sabrosita - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting!

Guest house near Mall at University Town Center
Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and games
  • Books and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting! boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Private fenced gardens, outdoor lighting and recycling

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting! located?

Located in Desoto Lakes, this guesthouse is within 3 miles (5 km) of Rolling Green Golf Club, Ed Smith Stadium and Bobby Jones Golf Complex. Tuttle Avenue Park and Ringling College of Art and Design are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Adorable 1920s Cottage in a Tropical Wooded Setting! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

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

Great Cottage!

Yhe cottage is clean, filled with everything you may need, including great books and games, and it's very private. The outside deck was nice with morning coffee and everything is a short car or Uber ride away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Lovely cottage oasis

This is my second stay at the cottage and it was just as pleasant as the first. It's extremely private, quiet and surrounded by a lovely garden. The host is wonderful and check in was seamless. I'm looking forward to further stays
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Quiet, comfortable, clean, cute cottage

Wish we could have stayed longer. This cottage had everything we needed for our weekend visit to Sarasota Sail Fest.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful little slice of heaven! The cottage was even better than we’d hoped for. Clean and comfortable, beautifully decorated and well maintained. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenni j.

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

Great location, thoughtful hosts!

Perfect location for our Sarasota adventures. Thoughtful touches like a bottle of wine as well as water bottles and fizzy water sodas. Comfortable queen bed with plenty of pillows.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Fkowers

Great place. Owners were very kind and lovely place. Very clean!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M., Burlington, Ontario

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

Nigel is a great host! The cottage is very cozy and comfortable. Thank you Nigel!

We loved it and look forward to returning some day soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jeanne R.

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

Secluded stay in Sarasota

Secluded, well-stocked, comfortable and convenient to Ed Smith Stadium. Beaches and St. Armands were 30-40 minutes away. The bathroom was a step up from the bedroom, so this house is not appropriate for anyone handicapped.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina C.

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

Cozy Stay

Perfect home base at the end of a long beach day, being gated felt like we were in our own little bubble. Nigel has super helpful with quick resolution when I had trouble with the key. All in all, good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Highly Recommend

10/10 stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sotha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet get away close to Ringling College, shopping, and restaurants. The grill and kitchen amenities were great options to dining out.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Erin D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

winter getaway

We had a great time, the property is conveniently located, and Nigel was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta G.

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

Heavenly cottage

Felt like home. So comfortable. Has everything you need and more. Many extras. Our host was so gracious even to our friends who picked us up there. I recommend the cottage. The location is perfect. Off the main road but only about 1/2 block
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri E.

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

Soccer tournament

Thank you for a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy d.

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

Great location, safe and clean

Easy and reasonable
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute private cottage. Central to anything you want to do in Sarasota. Has all the comforts of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark C., Coppell

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

Beautiful Retreat

The property was very nice. It was comfortable and located in a quiet neighborhood, just miles from the beach. The highlight was the beautiful view off the back deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Michael's birthday celebration with husband

The 1920's Cottage was absolutely a wonderful stay with beautiful gardens and wildlife and very tranquil and very accessible to other places. We enjoyed Lido beach north and Sarasota downtown and took a drive within an hour to Saint Petersburg a very trendy and beautiful city. Our host Nigel was very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E., Lilburn, GA USA

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

Lovely cottage

This cottage was perfect for us, well appointed, clean and comfortable. Very private and a lovely outdoor seating area. The gardens out side were beautiful with lots of tropical plants and flowers. The owners were very receptive and the location was great, and only a few minutes to most of the local attractions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

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

Wedding visit

Better than expected. Charming cottage.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

So relaxing

Everything was as described online. Clean, comfortable and conducive to a lovely stay. I will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie S.

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

Cozy Sarasota Cottage

The cottage was a nice home away from home. We really enjoyed our stay and all the amenities. The kitchen area was perfect and stocked with all the necessary utensils and cookware. The bed was super comfy and the back porch was great to enjoy morning coffee. Nigel was super fast to respond to any inquiries we had. It is a little slice of heaven. We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

My second stay ...

... was shorter than the first but just as comfortable. I will return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack-Lynn G.

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

Cute cottage, close to airport

The cottage was very well maintained, clean, and all amenities furnished. The bed had a very thin mattress and much too firm for me. Everything else was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean M., milton, canada

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

Charming cottage oasis

The cottage is very charming, warm and comfortable. We loved the back patio area/bbq area and it was a lovely spot to sit for morning coffee or end of the day glass of wine. The cottage is furnished nicely and had everything we needed. Kitchen is well set up and we appreciated the treats that were there to welcome us. For longer stays it was handy to have the washer and dryer. It is clear that much thought went into furnishing and setting up the cottage to be a comfortable place to stay. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022