Beachfront vacation rentals in Sarasota

We had an incredible stay at The Sand Dollar Beach House! The place was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had all the amenities that we needed for a perfect getaway. The location was ideal, just a very short walk to the beach and a variety of restaurants with live music and good food. The only time we needed to drive was for a quick grocery run! Chris and Kalyn were fantastic hosts. Very responsive and full of great local recommendations. Check-in was seamless, and everything was exactly as described in the listing. We especially loved the pool, the balcony, and the well-equipped kitchen. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay. The pros were being able to walk to the beach through private gate access, anything we needed for the beach was provided including toys for kids, home had all the necessities, and the kids enjoyed the pool when we needed a break from the beach. A few cons would be because there is a lot of construction going on down this road (including the bottom units) we could hear work trucks in the mornings which disrupted any plans to sleep in, the bed in the primary room also had dips in it, and one of two dryers on-site did not work so when we started 2 different wash loads we had to wait for one load to finish before drying the other (not a huge deal but it was unexpected, could also cause an issue if there were other units trying to wash/dry at the same time). Overall the place is as described and our family was comfortable. I’d recommend this place to others.

We had an amazing vacation! Perfect location and great amenities. Our daughter had a blast in the pool. Sunsets were perfect. Waking up to the view of the water every morning was beautiful

Amazing location. Walkable to restaurants, shopping, beach. The pool was great. Beach chairs provided. It was perfect for our group.

Renee was an amazing host! Super responsive and was very kind! I will definitely book this property again!

Great location on the bay with a quick walk to the beach. House is very spacious and comfortable. We loved everything about it. The host, Kathy, was very responsive and made the whole process easy. Can’t wait to come back

Our multigenerational family of 6 had a wonderful stay here! There was plenty of space to spread out inside the home and also to gather for meals, movies, and games. The pool and backyard were amazing—we enjoyed swimming every day! The location was also ideal. We walked to the beach multiple times every day. Plus we were close to restaurants and shops while also being tucked in a quiet residential neighborhood. Thanks for a memorable week!

Our family had a blast at this place! The proximity to the beach and the pool is incredible. The full size kitchen allowed us to eat in as much as we wanted, but we also enjoyed some dock side restaurants for dinners. It was a relaxing break for our family. Heidi was an awesome host and made sure that we had everything we needed. She went above and beyond with her responsiveness. We highly recommend this location and this host!

Len was a terrific host, and his property is beautiful and exactly as described. Len made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived, and was very responsive to any of our text communications. the property is exactly as described and perhaps better than the photos on the listing, including a beautiful view of the water with stellar sunrises every morning. the location is quiet and centrally located to great restaurants and beaches on longboat or siesta key. highly recommend this location for any travelers looking for a quiet and comfortable stay in the Sarasota area.

This is the third time we've stayed at Donna's rental. We enjoy the location. Ruskin area is a quiet area with bigger activities close by. I loved sitting on one of the four balconies every day. We saw manatees almost everyday with 34 being the record. I enjoy walking to the beach or the pool and for a beautiful dinner we loved walking to the sunset grill for dinner. Donna is extremely responsive to any problems or questions we had. We would definitely stay here again in the future

We hated to leave! It was perfect for our stay. Very clean and steps away from the beach, close to everything store wise/ restaurants.

We really enjoyed our stay in this clean and comfortable room on the bay! Great amenities right outside the room and two walkable restaurants and beach. We would definitely stay here again if back in the area.

Kurt’s place is an absolute gem. I could not have asked for a better place to stay. The views are unbeatable from the balcony, perfectly located for the beach and local attractions. Kurt was beyond great when it came to communication and everything about this place was exceptional. Can’t wait to come back !

We had a great week! The condo was clean, quick, easy access to beach. The beach chairs, umbrella and wagon were a nice touch. Enjoyed watching the dolphins from the balcony in the morning.

Roman’s place was the most well-equipped place I’ve ever stayed in. From shampoos to cleaning supplies, from towels to beach equipment, this place has everything you’ll need! Roman was welcoming and responsive. Little Harbor is a great vacation spot, and staying here is a great way to enjoy it.

We had a great day John’s place. It was a great secluded little community with a beach on the bay, restaurants and beautiful scenery. My favorite part was the balcony. There is actually a balcony for every bedroom, which I thought was amazing. My husband and in-laws really enjoyed fishing on the pier. My husband took my daughter crabbing off one of the docks and when we were there one day, a dolphin swam underneath the dock and we were so close to it. Both restaurants on the property were great. It is a quiet community so if you like a quiet peaceful stay, this is the community for you. The pool is on the smaller side and there is also is a small Jacuzzi, but it is right on the water and it really is beautiful.

This place did not disappoint my husband and I. The unit was newly remodeled and so well done, organized and attentions to details for guest conveniences. We loved it !

This is an absolutely wonderful beach home to enjoy the peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Randy was very responsive when we had questions and very friendly. Great host! I recommend Randy’s beach house to anyone looking for a relaxing and beautiful place to stay.

If you are looking for a historic, old-school Florida home, this is it. The only reason it isn’t a perfect score is that the hurricane closed most of the shops that make Pass-a-Grille quaint. We were able to support a few local restaurants, and the local traffic was very light. We wouldn’t have changed our trip, but it would have been good to know. It seems like businesses are working hard to get back on their feet. Overall a good experience. I appreciate Lisa’s great responsiveness.

The house was very nice, not huge, but very accurate with what the pictures showed, and it was actually a lot brighter inside than I expected based on the pictures. Everything was clean and with 5 people, there was plenty of space. They provided beach chairs and an umbrella which was wonderful. We also used the grill which we enjoyed having access to. The only thing we would recommend is more pots/pans/serving bowls, etc. for use in the kitchen - that was a little lacking. Otherwise, communication with the host was outstanding. We had a couple of minor issues that were resolved immediately. They let us check in early and stay late based on our schedule and the fact that no one was coming in behind us. Finally, the location is awesome - right across the street from the beach with easy beach access. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this house.

This was the 2nd property we stayed at of Kathy's. Great hosts in a perfect location and we will absolutely stay here again! very walkable location and a bus stop close by as well if needed. the room of beach equipment is a huge bonus! can't wait for our next trip back!

Nothing beats waking up and walking to the beach within 3 minutes. We really enjoyed all the beach amenities provided for our use. It made our trip so easy! Although the area is still cleaning up after the hurricane, it is heartwarming to watching this beautiful community come together. Very friendly neighbors, everyone always greeted us with a, "Good morning!" Thank you for making our trip stress-free for my husband's birthday. We have a soft spot for Manasota Key now, and can't wait to come back!

Dana was an awesome host. The place is in a perfect location close to restaurants and very close to the beach access. Beautiful views from the balcony and a very peaceful neighborhood. I would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone looking to have a relaxing vacation in Manasota key.

We had a great time, Home was very nice and spacious, beach right in front of the house, sunsets were beautiful, beds were very comfortable they had everything that we needed, would definitely stay there again no problems Thanks again Alan and Susan Mohn