Luxurious Dual-Home Retreat in Prime Sarasota Location | House in Sarasota, FL

Experience the ultimate botanical garden retreat in the exclusive Sapphire Shores / Indian Beach neighborhood of Sarasota, Florida. This unique property offers two beautifully restored craftsman homes on a spacious 1/2 acre lot, providing the perfect combination of historic charm and modern comfort. Located just minutes from the Ringling Museum, New College, Downtown Sarasota, St. Armand's Circle, and the stunning beaches of Lido Key and Siesta Key, this property is ideal for families, groups, or remote workers seeking a serene and luxurious getaway.
Property 1: The Cottage
Charming and beautifully restored, this craftsman cottage on prestigious Bay Shore Rd dates back to 1939. Retaining its original charm, the cottage features a working stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, crown molding, original hardwood floors, and craftsman tile work in the kitchen. Modern updates include lightning-fast WiFi throughout the property. The cottage offers 2 bedrooms, making it a great vacation home for a family or a perfect tropical paradise for remote work. The screened-in porch, shaded by a giant Banyan Tree, provides a relaxing space to unwind. Enjoy the tropical garden setting with mango trees right outside the door.
Property 2: The Main House
This botanical garden retreat, also built in 1939, has been fully updated while maintaining its original craftsman details. The main house features 2 bedrooms, each with a private ensuite bathroom. The master bathroom includes a dual-head shower and a spa bathtub with jets. Additional spaces include a home office, library, separate reading room, and a working fireplace. The private screened lanai is surrounded by lush tropical plants and offers a tranquil place to relax.
Cottage Amenities:
Fireplace
Fully Stocked Kitchen
Screened Lanai
1 King Bed
1 Queen Bed
Beach Supplies
House Amenities
Fireplace
Fully Stocked Kitchen
Home Office
Screen Lanai
Fire pit
Beach Supplies
Features:
- Both homes offer beautifully landscaped tropical gardens with mango, lemon, lime, grapefruit, fig trees, and more.
- Easy access to Sapphire Shores Park and Indian Beach Park for sunset views, outdoor yoga, and kayaking.
- Proximity to Sarasota's cultural attractions, dining, and shopping at St. Armand's Circle, and the beaches at Lido Key and Siesta Key.
- Located in one of Sarasota's most prestigious neighborhoods, surrounded by multi-million dollar homes and the scenic Sarasota Bay.
Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat, a family vacation spot, or a place to work from paradise, this combined property offers the best of Sarasota's natural beauty and cultural amenities. Enjoy the privacy and tranquility of this unique botanical garden setting with the convenience of being just minutes away from all that Sarasota has to offer.
Pet Policy
Sarasota Banyan Tree is Pet friendly for dogs up to 60lbs. Guests are allowed up to a maximum of 1 dog. There is an additional pet fee of $35/night/pet.
What Altez Vacations Provides
Find the Altez Vacations difference. Altez Vacations properties are backed by our meticulous 5-star rated Altez Diamond Property Standards birthed from our 35+ years of managing 5-star luxury hotels and resorts. Altez Vacations properties are vetted and audited to ensure our properties meet the standards and expectations of our discerning guests.
Altez Vacations furnishes all of our guests with the amenities of home, from toiletries to kitchenware, providing you with the best-enhanced vacation experience. Altez Vacations offers each of its residences their own Property Liaison to ensure any problems or concerns will be resolved in an effective and timely manner. Local activities, events, and concierge services may be discovered by contacting an Altez Vacations service member or the Activities and Concierge pages on our website.
**Minimum Age 25: All Reservations must be booked by and accompanied by an adult who is 25 years of age or older. Valid photo I.D. may be required at the time of booking.
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Luxurious Dual-Home Retreat in Prime Sarasota Location is located in Indian Beach Sapphire Shores. Luxurious Dual-Home Retreat in Prime Sarasota Location provides accommodation, featuring Child Friendly, among other amenities. This House features Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Luxurious Dual-Home Retreat in Prime Sarasota Location has 5 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Indian Beach Sapphire Shores has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Indian Beach Sapphire Shores, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.