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4BR Sarasota Retreat | Private Pool & Game Room!

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Beach nearby, beach towels
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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
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Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101758 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, University of South Florida Sarasota
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Whitfield Estates vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of South Florida Sarasota and Powel Crosley Estate. New College of Florida and Sarasota Ballet are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • University of South Florida Sarasota - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Mall at University Town Center - 15 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 15 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Lido Beach - 15 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Manna Tea & Kava Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Amalfi - ‬3 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

4BR Sarasota Retreat | Private Pool & Game Room!

Welcome to Florisun by Stayawhilewithus!

🌴 Just minutes from Downtown Sarasota, Siesta Key & Lido Beaches, the UTC shopping & dining district, and top golf courses — Florisun Retreat by Stayawhilewithus offers a private pool, fun game room, and coastal-inspired comfort with upscale touches for an unforgettable stay.

Relax in our private screened heated pool, fenced backyard, BBQ grill, and alfresco dining area. Inside, enjoy open-concept living and a fully equipped kitchen perfect for everything from quick beach-day breakfasts to elegant dinners. With its prime location near Downtown Sarasota, Lido Key, Siesta Key beaches, and SRQ Airport, Florisun sits in one of Sarasota’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Families love the fun game room, along with the home’s kid and pet-friendly amenities, while golfers and culture seekers appreciate being minutes from Sara Bay Country Club (2 mi), Bobby Jones Golf Club (4.2 mi), The Ringling (0.5 mi), and the Asolo Theatre (0.5 mi). Guests also frequently book Florisun for weddings, reunions, and special events nearby, thanks to its spacious layout and central location.

✨ Whether it’s a family beach getaway, wedding weekend, golf trip, shopping escape, snowbird retreat, or cultural adventure, Florisun offers the perfect blend of style, convenience, and comfort — just minutes from beaches, downtown, UTC, and entertainment.

✦ Why Guests Love Florisun ✦

✅Prime Sarasota Location! Minutes to Siesta Key, Lido Beach, Downtown, St. Armands Circle, and UTC dining & shopping.

✅ Golfer’s Paradise! Very close to Sarasota’s best courses — from the historic Sara Bay Country Club (2 mi) to the public Bobby Jones Golf Club (4.2 mi) — plus Suncoast Golf Center, Palm Aire, and more all within 10 miles!

✅ Private Heated Pool – Relax and unwind in your own screened pool with plenty of lounge space in a spacious fenced backyard.

✅ Outdoor Dining - Fire up the BBQ grill and gather at the alfresco dining area for unforgettable meals under the Florida sun.

✅ Fun game room - Enjoy arcade games, a shuffleboard, and a foosball table — a hit with kids and teens.

✅ Family Friendly - Equipped with 2 Pack n’ Plays, a highchair, and kid-friendly dinnerware so you can travel light.

✅ Beach Essentials - Includes 4–6 beach chairs, 1–2 umbrellas, 1 cooler, 1 beach wagon, and beach towels (1/guest).

✅ Pet Friendly - Bring your furry friends along — the fenced yard is perfect for them to roam safely.

✅ Essential Supplies Provided - Laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and more.

From sun-soaked beach days to golf outings or cultural adventures, Florisun is your private haven for relaxation, connection, and unforgettable memories.

✨ BOOK NOW and experience the best of Sarasota living!

✦ Where you’ll sleep ✦

Florisun comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests across four thoughtfully designed bedrooms.

- Master Suite: a spacious retreat with a King bed.
- Bedroom 2: perfect for couples, with a King bed.
- Bedroom 3: flexible for families or friends, with a Queen bed and a daybed.
- Bedroom 4: perfect for kids or extra guests, with a set of Bunk beds (Twin over Full) and a trundle.

✦ KITCHEN ✦

Whip up anything from a quick breakfast to a family-style dinner in Florisun’s fully equipped kitchen. Thoughtfully stocked with all the essentials, it’s designed to make cooking a breeze during your stay. Gather around the cozy island with seating for casual meals, morning coffee, or evening conversations while the chef of the group works their magic.

✦ Book Your Stay ✦

Whether you’re planning a family vacation, golf trip, shopping escape, snowbird retreat, or cultural getaway, Florisun offers comfort, convenience, and the perfect Sarasota location.

✦ LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS ✦

- The Ringling Museum of Art – 0.5 mi
- Asolo Repertory Theatre – 0.5 mi
- Sarasota Jungle Gardens – 0.8 mi
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) – 1.3 mi
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium – 3.2 mi
- Sarasota Opera House – 3.2 mi
- Downtown Sarasota – 3.6 mi
- Lido Key Beach – 4.2 mi
- St. Armands Circle – 4.3 mi
- The Mall at University Town Center (UTC) – 7.0 mi
- Nathan Benderson Park – 7.0 mi
- Siesta Key Beach – 7.7 mi

⛳ GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB HIGHLIGHTS

Golfers will love having both public courses and private country clubs nearby.

- Sara Bay Country Club – 2.0 mi (historic Donald Ross–designed private club)
- Suncoast Golf Center & Academy – 3.3 mi (public, casual play & practice)
- Bobby Jones Golf Club – 4.2 mi (Sarasota’s municipal public course)
- Palm Aire Country Club – 4.6 mi (private, 36 holes + tennis & dining)
- University Park Country Club – 6.7 mi (private, 27 holes + pickleball & fitness)
- Village Green Golf Club – 7.2 mi (public, executive/par-3 style course)
- Tatum Ridge Golf Links – 9.7 mi (public, links-style 18-hole course)
- The Founders Club – 10.0 mi (private, luxury golf community)

🌟 PET FRIENDLY!

- Prior approval is kindly required. We allow up to 3 dogs for an additional fee of $150/pet/stay.
- Must be fully house-trained.
- Must be completely cleaned up after.
- Leashed at all times when not in a fenced area.
- Crated indoors when not home with the pet.
- If barking becomes an issue during your stay, alternative arrangements must be made.
- Not allowed on indoor furniture, bedding, or in the pool.


Kindly Note!

- For your peace of mind, surveillance cameras are located around the exterior of the house (by the front door, and overlooking the driveway). No inside cameras.

- Noise monitors inside and outside the house do not record voice or conversation, they only monitor decibels.

- We provide free parking on the premises (our driveway can fit up to 4 cars).

- Guests are responsible for refilling the BBQ grill’s propane tank.

- The heated pool feature is available for an extra $20/night or $400/month (offered from October till May). If you would like to purchase the pool heating feature, please note that it covers the entirety of your stay, and the pool heater may take up to 48 hours to reach the desired temp, so kindly let us know a week before you check-in.

- Pool settings are all scheduled. When booked, pool heat is set to 85 degrees during the cool season, however, pool temps are impacted if the weather drops below 60 degrees. So, unfortunately, pool temperatures cannot be guaranteed.

- For your comfort, our home is treated quarterly by a professional pest control company. But given our tropical climate, you may still see the occasional bug. Please keep doors and screens closed to help prevent bugs from entering, as no compensation will be provided for any bugs that may come inside.

- Liability/Risk: The hosts/co-hosts are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while ON or OFF premises while using equipment provided as part of the rental, including but not limited to pool, spas, stairs or playsets. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises and equipment taken off the premises. This also applies to others whom the guest invites to use the premises or equipment.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Hulu
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,758 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

1. MUSIC & NOISE: NO rowdy or loud music at anytime. Please keep the noise reasonable during the day. Please respect our neighbors!
3. STRICT QUIET HOURS: 10PM - 7AM must be observed per city ordinances
4. NO PARTY, NO EVENT, NO EXTRA GUESTS are allowed. Please DO NOT BOOK if you’re looking for a party house.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $150 per PET per STAY. MAX 3 LIMIT

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 4BR Sarasota Retreat | Private Pool & Game Room! to the airport?

This vacation home is 3.2 mi (6-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 4BR Sarasota Retreat | Private Pool & Game Room! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 4BR Sarasota Retreat | Private Pool & Game Room! to the beach?

This vacation home is 9 mi (16-min drive) from Lido Beach and 12 mi (21-min drive) from Siesta Key Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 4BR Sarasota Retreat | Private Pool & Game Room! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 4BR Sarasota Retreat | Private Pool & Game Room!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 4BR Sarasota Retreat | Private Pool & Game Room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 4BR Sarasota Retreat | Private Pool & Game Room!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 4BR Sarasota Retreat | Private Pool & Game Room! have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does 4BR Sarasota Retreat | Private Pool & Game Room! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 4BR Sarasota Retreat | Private Pool & Game Room! to downtown Sarasota?

This vacation home is 5.6 mi away from Sarasota.