Tropical Retreat w/ charming garden near downtown.

West of Trail and steps from Sarasota Bay in a tranquil, lush neighborhood, "The Heliconias" is a spacious and comfortable home for enjoyment! The open concept kitchen is fully equipped. Laundry on premises. Breath in the salty air while you unwind on the front porch or back patio. Stroll in the tropical garden frequented by birds and butterflies. Centrally located, so you can access the museums, theaters, beach sunset, world class dining and shopping in Sarasota Downtown, all within minutes! Our spacious and comfortable home is the perfect place to relax and chill after a long day of exploring Sarasota.

You will have 1100 sqft to yourself. It has a private front porch with a bistro set that you can sit and read, unwind, or watch the wildlife in the front yard.
We have taken great care to ensure that you have everything you need to feel at home during your stay:

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 full beds

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TVs, board games
- Fast Internet
- Electric fireplace
- Walk-in shower

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Front Porch with Bistro Set
- Back Porch with Lounge Chairs
- Paver Patio with Patio sets, outdoor dining, gas grill
- Tropical garden

GENERAL
- Keyless entry, self check-in, free WiFi
- Washer & dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board, trash bags/paper towels
- Towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Central heating & A/C, ceiling fans

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)

★ Kitchen
- Refrigerator, 4-burner range/oven, microwave, crock pot, dishwasher
- Drip coffee maker, electric kettle, toaster, blender
- Dishware, flatware & stemware, cooking basics
- Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops
- Basic kitchen essentials: salt, pepper, sugar, paper towels, trash bags, and dish soap.
- Kitchen peninsula for meal preparation or informal dining

★ Dining area
The dining table by the fireplace sits four comfortably.

★ Living area
Watch a movie on the large 65" Smart HDTV or play some boards games on the comfortable couch with friends and family.

★ Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 is equipped with a high-quality queen-size Simmons Beautyrest® Select Hybrid bed. Bedroom 2 has two full beds, a ceiling fan and a 43" flat screen Smart HDTV. The double door closet space has hangers and provides plenty of storage. You will find extra towels and bedding there too. We put the best quality linens on the beds so you will be pampered and have a good night's sleep.

★ Bathroom
The bathroom vanity has granite countertop and a large mirror. We provide basic toiletry products such as shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and toilet paper. You can find a hairdryer, a health scale, a first aid kit in the linen closet next to the bathroom.

★ Backyard
The luscious backyard offers plenty of relaxation options. A four-burner gas grill is provided for barbecuing and meat smoking.

★ Laundry room
Laundry supplies are provided for your convenience. It also dubs as a mini gym and an office, where you can find yoga mats, exercise balls, and free weights.

We look forward to welcoming you to our home and making your stay in Sarasota a memorable one. If you have any questions or special requests, please don't hesitate to ask. We are always happy to help!