Your Serene Escape: Pool, Elegant 3BR Home with Gourmet Kitchen, Minutes to Dining and Shopping! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Your Serene Escape: Pool, Elegant 3BR Home with Gourmet Kitchen, Minutes to Dining and Shopping! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Your Serene Escape: Pool, Elegant 3BR Home with Gourmet Kitchen, Minutes to Dining and Shopping! located?

Located in Whitfield Estates, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sarasota International Convention Center, University of South Florida Sarasota and State College of Florida. IMG Academy and New College of Florida are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

28 Mar 2025

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

Family trip for Spring Training Games

The house was so clean and comfortable. Beautiful back porch to relax. Well-stocked kitchen.Definitely a keeper!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mindy t.

2 Dec 2024

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

Perfect

My daughter and I stayed here during a lacrosse tournament. We prefer houses instead of hotels. The house we pristine with a great pool and view. We will definitely stay here again. So much room and everything was provided.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca L.

26 Aug 2023

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

Dreamy vacay

Our stay was just amazing! The beds were wonderful. The property super clean and amazing layout for family. We didn’t hear any noise by the AC. Amazing property and will most definitely stay again!

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

6 May 2024

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

Perfect Vacation Home

Perfect accommodations for our 10 day family vacation! Modern and very clean home with many conveniences! Located on a private country club in a safe and quiet neighborhood! The pool and outdoor seating area was a nice place to unwind after a day at the beach! Looking forward to booking another stay in the future!

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

6 Jan 2025

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

Family getaway

Well cared for and appointed. TVs were easy to use. Beds were comfy. Kitchen had nice appliances. Pool was hard to heat but it was January. One of the best we’ve ever stayed at.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

16 Jun 2024

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

National Crew Regatta at Nathan Benderson Park

Great location. We were attending Youth National Crew Regatta at Nathan Benderson Park to watch my grandson compete. Home was very clean, well equipped, comfortable and appeared to be newly remodeled Enjoyed relaxing in pool at end of each day !

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

5 Jan 2024

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

Would HIGHLY recommend this property!

We absolutely loved this property! It was very clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. I loved that there were more than eight sets of dishes; a lot of times places have only one plate/glass, etc. per person, but they had way more than that. The pool was clean and warm. The beds were comfortable. They had chairs, wagon, umbrella, sand mat and sand toys for the beach. Honestly, I cannot say anything negative about this place. We loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

9 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful vacation thanks to this perfect house !

We had a wonderful vacation thanks to this perfect house! I was impressed by everything. The decor, the furnishings, the cleanliness, the beach items available, the superb swimming pool, the garage, everything!! I quickly felt at home there, which meant that we took care of the house as if it were our home. Communications with the agency were quick, the area very quiet, and points of interest quite close. I will definitely refer this address to my family. I miss the house already, so be sure that you will have a great trip by choosing it!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS M.

27 Mar 2025

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

Superb residence!

I wanted to rave a little about this property. Upon arrival and opening the door and we immediately recognized the extreme cleanliness and care given to this property. Beds, floors, windows, kitchen appliances. Everything was immaculate! You immediately noticed the quality of furniture and cabinetry. Beautiful ! We unfortunately were not able to use the pool and outdoor space. But we did walk out back and again noticed the great care expended on this home.Will definitely stay here again! Thank you for allowing my wife and I to stay at your wonderful residence.Tom

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Judith T.

15 Jan 2024

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

Great stay at Villa Magellan

We had a great stay at Villa Magellan. The home was beautifully decorated , comfortable and very clean . Love the art work . Kitchen well stock to prepare any meal .The starter amenities were a welcoming touch. The check in and check out information in the kitchen was very helpful . The backyard and pool area beautiful and overlooks a private golf course. The host very responsive. I was happy to have an early check in . My only disappointment was the pool was very dirty and full of leaves that really needed to be vacuumed . I arrived after a storm and it was a bit chilly . Only one afternoon would have been nice to sit by the pool plus I paid extra to heat the pool. The pool does not have a lanai so debris can settle in the pool. The host did acknowledged my concern but did not send someone to clean it . I would have given this a 5 star if someone came to vacuum the pool - especially because I paid for the heater . Otherwise this is a beautiful and convenient property to stay at. I would stay here again and recommend this home to my family and friends .

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

26 Jun 2023

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

Visiting for Soccer Tournament

This house was perfect for us! It is spacious, clean, open, and a great location. The landscaping was immaculate! Everything about the house indicated that it was well taken care of - if you're visiting Sarasota, this is a great get!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Paul M.

16 Apr 2023

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

Overall very nice stay

Overall, we enjoyed our stay (2 adults, two middle school kids). The property manager was very responsive when we had a problem with the air conditioning (may have been user error). The house was as described, very clean and the pool was great. Two additional comments: 1. The house could have used some additional "basics" we usually see at VRBO's -- shampoo/conditioner/soap, condiments in the fridge or cabinets and even some coffee and sugar or a Keurig with pods. 2. The location was pretty centralized for everything we wanted to do, but the neighborhood is still developing and there definitely were some areas to avoid if you head in the wrong direction. Again, overall very good and would stay there again, reasonably priced and very nice house.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

10 Jul 2023

Exceeded Expectations!

Our family spent 2 ½ wonderful months at Villa Magellan II. The house had been completely renovated and looked brand-new, bright, fresh, and super clean. The location was so convenient to so many fun activities in and around Sarasota, including the Big Cat Habitat, Jungle Gardens, Ringling Museum, Selby Botanical Gardens, UTC area, St. Armand’s Circle, LOTS of really cool playgrounds for the kids, and, of course, the gorgeous beaches of Anna Maria Island, Lido Key, and Siesta Key are relatively close. Also, an easy drive to Publix, CVS, Target, major highways etc. But our favorite feature of the house was its poolside backyard and setting on the golf course - allowing for beautiful sunrises and sunsets, open full-moon views, and fun romps on the lawn for our active 2-year-old. At night, with the attractive pool and tree lighting, it felt like we were on the water, so quiet and private. The property manager and owner were terrific to work with, helpful, caring, and very responsive. AMAZING rental experience!

8/10 Good

Penelope L.

12 Apr 2023

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

Nice but…

The house and the pool were very clean. The beds were exceptionally comfortable. However, I will have to agree with the previous review that the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms were very noisy. The compressor and condenser on the other side of the wall made it almost unbearable if you like to sleep in the quiet. Luckily, my children sleep with music so it drowned out the noise a good bit. Also, the kitchen faucet was very loose and the guest bathroom faucet was moderately loose. The property manager communicated effectively with the exception of not telling us that a pool maintenance company would be outside replacing the pump for a majority of the day. Overall, we had a great vacation but it was a little pricey to have these kinds of flaws.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

JOANNE N.

26 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Communication

so so

there were several things that keeps me from giving this property 5 stars. there was a beeping sound on the pool deck then entire week. we complained but no one came to fix it. at night time, there was a loud constant humming noise outside the bedrooms 2 and 3 that made it difficult to sleep. the constant humming lasted 9pm - 12pm every single night. the kitchen faucet was ready to fall off, very wobbly. the pocket door to the master bath would not stay shut unless the door was locked, which made it inconvenient for husband and wife to get ready at same time. the towels were thin, for the price we paid they should be better quality. Not having network TV during March Madness week was a pain. the pool was saltwater which should have been revealed at booking and again upon arrival. there was no information sheet/binder disclosing things about the house such as pool maintenance, garbage pick up, TV system, nearby restaurants and shopping. we have stayed in many VRBOs and it is common practice to have a binder with this information. The directions provided in email to lock and unlock the door were not accurate.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelson L.

27 May 2025

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

Great house

Very clean and comfortable. You cannot go wrong with this house. Amazing pool and atmosphere.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

15 May 2025

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

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

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