Located in the heart of downtown Sarasota, our main home offers three bedrooms, two full baths, two living areas, a dining room and kitchen. The 700-square-foot separate studio features an additional bedroom, living area, bathroom and kitchen. Our yard is completely fenced in, with a courtyard where you can enjoy outdoor grilling or your morning coffee.

The main house has three beds (one queen; one double; one single futon) and a pullout couch that turns into a very comfortable double bed in the TV room, which closes with pocket doors for privacy. So, you can comfortably sleep six people in the main house.

We will have the house professionally cleaned before your arrival with a fresh supply of linens and towels, including beach towels and mats and umbrellas. If you are traveling from afar, it's our pleasure to have basic food items you'll need for when you arrive and we always have a basket of bathroom supplies (toothbrushes, toothpaste, good soaps, shampoo, sunscreen, etc.) for your use. We know this comes in handy especially if you're traveling from afar. The kitchen will also be stocked and ready for your basic cooking needs. We have a handy guide to our favorite restaurants, galleries, shops, attractions, and nearby places to visit.

If you prefer to just stay in the studio (for one or two people), it's available most of the year, except December 25 through April 10. We would stay in the main house if we can't travel to your home at same time. If you prefer the main house, we can stay in the studio if we can't travel to your home at the same time.

We’re just across the street from Whitaker Park, which runs alongside the glistening waters of Sarasota Bay. It's a half-mile loop for a brisk morning walk or run. There's a fishing pier if you enjoy fishing—and plenty of sea birds and other critters, including dolphin, to watch. The Reserve, a cafe and restaurant, is conveniently across the street. Publix, our main grocery store, is four blocks away; Whole Foods is about 10 blocks away.

We are 10 minutes or less by car from SRQ Airport. We're a five-minute drive to the John Ringling Bridge that takes you to swanky St. Armands Circle with its boutiques and cafes and the glorious sugary white sand beaches of Lido Key. From there you can drive to Longboat Key and discover even more stunning beaches and endless stretches of the pristine Gulf of Mexico.

We may be open to letting you use one of our cars—a two-person Miata—although we prefer to explore places where a car is not needed.