Oceanfront Home w/ Sunset Views of Sarasota Bay - Snowbirds Welcome, Dogs OK Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Oceanfront Home w/ Sunset Views of Sarasota Bay - Snowbirds Welcome, Dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Oceanfront Home w/ Sunset Views of Sarasota Bay - Snowbirds Welcome, Dogs OK located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Beach Sapphire Shores holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Ringling College of Art and Design and Sarasota Jungle Gardens. McCurdy's Comedy Theatre and Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10 Excellent

Arthur H.

23 Mar 2024

Exceptional views

Beautiful place to vacate and enjoy all that the area has to offer. Great restaurants and wonderful beaches nearby. Beautiful views of the bay, dolphins and pelicans can be seen fishing. Amazing sunsets over the bay.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna M.

16 Nov 2023

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

Sarasota retreat

The property location was perfect for us. We were looking for a place in the water but close to the downtown. The outside seating was ok but a fire pit or lounge chairs would have been nice. There are no amenities at the house. Bikes also would be nice. The bathroom are older and well maintained but note there are no power outlets in them. Overall we would return!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kirk W.

1 Apr 2019

Pretty good

Constructive criticism...put a king bed in the master, move the queen to the back bedroom as there is really no need for a couch and desk in there. The grounds could have been better maintained..think about putting an electric blower in the garage for guests to use in between yard service. I swept the patio a number of times. Also, consider a gas grill. Kitchen pots and pans need upgrading and the knives are all super dull. Now the good stuff, setting was beautiful and proximity to downtown and stadium and beaches was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Maya G.

19 Jun 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great views. Needs work.

We loved the view and being able to access the water. The sunsets were gorgeous. We did however have some issues. We did encounter two cockroaches (one in the bedroom and one in the kitchen cabinet), but the staff were responsive and willing to come out and solve the issue. The master bathroom had some very slow drainage making it very hard to shower in. The guest bathroom toilet ran constantly. The neighbors next door building a home seem to have a very loud surround sound speaker system that plays on a timer very late, every night. The yard was also very long and the landscaping had looked like it was very over grown and forgotten about. The patio furniture really needs to be replaced some chairs are not able to be used due to damage. The water access, provided bikes, washer and dryer, and amazing views were our favorite.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Joe P.

30 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

First day: no internet or connectivity to local provider so no TV. MASTER BATH, Tub backed up. Plumber came 3 days later. Couldn’t use all week. Drain has to be replaced. Had grill not fully operational. Used once. Kitchen door lock fell out, put back in never used door again. Secondary toilet off kitchen running. Storm did tree damage to gutter and limbs were down. Outside furniture is wicker, most chairs were not usable. Homes interior was clean and nice. Kitchen has everything you need. Park next door is very active and noisy. Beautiful view. Make sure you bring your own chairs and coolers. Comped 161 dollars for above. I’m not sure that’s enough compensation. I’ve shared all the above with VACASA

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

26 Aug 2024

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

Couldn’t be closer to the Bay!

Just about 30 steps and we were at the break wall of the bay! What a wonderful view all day and all night! The home is bright white and clean with hardwood floors that don’t squeak! The beds are wonderful with new mattresses, Can you appliances are all new. This is a mid-century home with original bathrooms, But the tub, shower stalls, and bathroom sinks show very little wear. We enjoyed our weeklong stay, and would certainly stay at this residence again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

1 May 2024

Birthday and anniversary get away

The house was great location was assume great for walking and seeing the sights and driving to the islands,house was just Wright for the people that stayed there I really enjoyed my stay thank you.

Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024

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6/10 Okay

Robert P.

9 Apr 2024

Great view

We had fishing poles stolen on our back porch and showers were not pleasant

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mckayla B.

30 Nov 2022

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

Extended holiday stay

The property is lovely; the view is gorgeous. It’s an old home. It could definitely use more amenities to make it more comfortable for guests staying more than a weekend. We were there 8 days which necessitated I borrow quite a few thinks from family who lived nearby. I wrote a comprehensive list for the property manager.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

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8/10 Good

Michael C.

23 Nov 2022

Great home, great location, a little outdated

The house is in a great location and there is plenty of room to relax. The amenities in the kitchen are lacking (not many plates, bowls, forks, knives, glasses, etc) so we had to wash things frequently rather than toss them into the dishwasher. The coffee maker was broken and we found this out after filling the back of it up with water for it to fall all over the floor. Also, the third bathroom near the office, the u-valve underneath the sink is completely rusted through and water fell directly onto the ground. We didn't use that sink for the rest of the trip. All in all, it was a great stay in a beautiful location.

4/10 Poor

Jessenia V.

11 Aug 2022

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

Disliked: Communication

Beautiful house but horrible management

The house itself was beautiful, spacious and comfortable. There was a major plumbing issue in the master bedroom that inconvenienced our group. I placed a call on 7/24 and was told local office would be reaching out to me. I called and text numerous times after and nothing. It is unfortunate that this house is managed so poorly because it truly impacts wanting to ever come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lavanya V., USA

3 Aug 2022

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

Gorgeous sunsets over the bay

Beautiful neighborhood, gorgeous scenery.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jill G., Chanhassen, USA

10 Jul 2022

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

Great view!

The house was clean and spacious with great views. The location was close to many beaches and activities; such as parasailing, kayaking and renting jet skis. I also enjoyed walking in the neighborhood down Bay Shore road. Very close to the Ringling Museum, which we enjoyed seeing. I did mention to the property management team some items to better stock the kitchen and beach items that guests could use would be really nice. Hopefully they will add these. One other note, it says it sleeps 6 but I don’t think anyone would want to sleep on that pull out couch! Luckily, we only had 4 in our group. A new bed in that room would be a very good investment.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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8/10 Good

Mary-Yoko M.

7 Apr 2022

Great Family getaway

Wonderful open concept living /dining area with great views over the gulf. Convenient outdoor table for ding al fresco. Not so convenient for multiple couples as there is only one bedroom with a queen bed.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Cindy S.

27 Mar 2022

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

Beautiful view

Beautiful view of the bay. Too bad it’s right next to public access, even though you can’t see them, you can hear them. When we initially walked in, the big spray smell was terrible, had to open windows immediately. We figured out why the bug spray, we saw 3 large cockroaches and ended up bringing one home in a suitcase! Furnishings of the home are mediocre, kitchen doable. We had an air conditioning problem, which was addressed immediately. Overall, we feel it is overpriced.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

30 Jan 2022

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

Sunny break

We have stayed in the property on two prior occasions. Enjoyed our visit as before, enjoying the house layout. No complaints. Hope to visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

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8/10 Good

Susan L.

2 Jan 2022

Amazing View

Amazing view, perfect location. Nice layout, comfortable furniture, large bright windows. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

4 Jul 2021

Great vacation!

Loved our stay!! It has beautiful views and was very very clean!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie d.

30 May 2021

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

A week on Sarasota bay

The location is fabulous, right on the bay in a beautiful neighborhood. The house is great for a family.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jean K.

25 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Review

Beautiful home on inside. The decorations are beautiful and the beds are comfortable. Outside area is very nice as well with some area's needing improvements. The lawn is mostly some sort of thorns that stick to pets and/or clothing. The bay appears as if one can swim in it, and often this is quite difficult to do because of concrete wall and tide. The park, next to home, is actually only about 300 yards in length.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Medea D.

10 Apr 2021

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

Beautiful comfortable spot on the water

Great location in proximity to downtown Sarasota and lots of keys/beaches. Water in backyard is gorgeous and perfect for fishing. Within walking distance to lots of coffee shops and other restaurants. Cozy neighborhood feel surrounded my magazine worthy homes. House itself is the perfect size for a family of five with lots of open common space. I highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

6 Apr 2021

Indian Beach house

The location was perfect with a wonderful view and fairly private. We loved staying at this house and would consider staying there again in the future.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Onyxe A., Louisville, KY USA

29 Mar 2021

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

Great Views in a Great Home

Fantastic stay in this roomy home. Lots of big windows to see the Bay. Comfortable beds, plenty of towels and linens. The kitchen was nicely equipped with everything we needed: toaster, blender, good knives, stainless steel pots/pans. Really nice to be able to park in the garage! There was a table and chairs to enjoy dining outside and several beach lounge chairs. There is even an outdoor portable fire pit. Overall, we would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

18 Feb 2021

A sanctuary in a lovely location

This house had just what we needed to escape the madness of Covid. The architecture was amazing - mid-century space, clean lines, an updated, kitchen, and a patio that looked out on the bay, with abundant wildlife and boffo sunsets. There was ample privacy, but the nearby beach, the funky artsy neighborhood, and proximity to downtown and the Ringling Bridge to the keys gave us opportunities to explore.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

8 Dec 2020

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

3 Weeks in November

The views are amazing. Sunsets are incredible and tons of wild life, huge yard. The house is bright and decor very inviting and updated. Spacious layout, was able to work in the office with great internet service. Beautiful views of the stars at night.

Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2020

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