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Coolest Downtown Neighborhood - Ebikes, Beach Gear, Kayaks, Pickleball

Discover Sarasota's treasures from this retreat with bikes, kayaks, and beach gear for adventures near world-class botanical gardens.

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The Carriage House, in Central Sarasota's heart, is perfect for exploring. Guests love the provided bikes, kayaks, beach chairs, and umbrella for day trips. The spotless private guesthouse includes fast WiFi and complimentary snacks for refueling between adventures.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Located in Central Sarasota, a neighborhood in Sarasota, this guesthouse is near theme parks and by the sea. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ed Smith Stadium or Sarasota Kennel Club. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Sarasota travel guide
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FL, Sarasota

What's nearby

  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens which includes wildflowers
    Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Marina Jack
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Central Sarasota which includes theater scenes and interior views
    Sarasota Opera House
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall which includes signage
    Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
    5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Taco Fusion Express
    10 min walk
  • The Green Orchid
    8 min walk
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro
    7 min walk
  • Tamiami Tap
    6 min walk

About this property

Coolest Downtown Neighborhood - Ebikes, Beach Gear, Kayaks, Pickleball

Guesthouse near St. Armands Circle
Golfing on site, a water park, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Coolest Downtown Neighborhood - Ebikes, Beach Gear, Kayaks, Pickleball. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling and kayaking at this guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An electric car charging station, a bike on site, and games
  • Smoke-free premises, books, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All guestrooms at Coolest Downtown Neighborhood - Ebikes, Beach Gear, Kayaks, Pickleball offer perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Note from host: No smoking inside. Enjoy your smoking outside.
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No parties or other large gatherings are permitted on the premises without prior written approval.
Smoking is not allowed inside this unit. Pets are not allowed without prior written approval.
A security deposit hold (typically $500) will be applied to the card on file.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside. Enjoy your smoking outside.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coolest Downtown Neighborhood - Ebikes, Beach Gear, Kayaks, Pickleball pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coolest Downtown Neighborhood - Ebikes, Beach Gear, Kayaks, Pickleball?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coolest Downtown Neighborhood - Ebikes, Beach Gear, Kayaks, Pickleball?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coolest Downtown Neighborhood - Ebikes, Beach Gear, Kayaks, Pickleball located?

Located in Central Sarasota, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Payne Park and Bayfront Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Coolest Downtown Neighborhood - Ebikes, Beach Gear, Kayaks, Pickleball Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 123 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Convenient location, clean, comfortable, and well stocked. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This vacation spot literally had everything we needed and what we wanted! From spot clean, to lively comforts and such a helpful host. It was ideal
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - easy walk to Main Street, Burns Court and the waterfront. Very quiet location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed the stay

Short walk to downtown and waterfront park. Bicycles and kayaks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice weekend get-away retreat

Great location offering all that is needed for a comfortable stay. I certainly recommend The Carriage House for those looking for a clean, quiet and welcoming place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

This is a fantastic studio space. Nicely decorated, super clean. We were only in town for a weekend but would absolutely stay again if we get the chance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sarasota trip

Very clean, nice location, easy to check in and out. Owner was very welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot in Sarasota

Great place for us to use as home base. Had all the necessary items and more! More than comfortable. Stephanie was a great host and met our every need. Having chairs , umbrellas for the beach was great. Looking forward to staying in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

This was such a perfect place to rent! Excellent location, the room was perfect for the two of us. Stephanie was a great host and helped us with all our questions and needs. She had bikes and kayaks and an amazing notebook with information about the area and all the appliances in the rental. Hoping to come to this are again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini vacation

The carriage house was very clean, spacious, and comfortable. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean little house with wonderful host.

Great amenities, very clean, great neighborhood with so much to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Space

Great space, everything just as listed and photos are totally accurate. The location cannot be beat. We walked to Main Street every night for dinner. Very safe area. The unit is clean, well stocked, the water pressure is amazing, and the bed is comfortable. Stephanie was readily available if we needed her, but was not invasive at all. We would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint & Convenient!

While we resided only for one night, we enjoyed this carriage house immensely! The bikes added alot more fun to see the area without needing to get into the car. Conveniently located to resturants and shopping. The bikes were an added amenity that allowed us to venture to a little park overlooking the bay that had the perfect spot to catch the sunset! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little GEM

Great location. Well equipped and especially accommodating hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet location

Walkable distance to all of downtown Sarasota. Great room with everything needed for 1 or 2 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and amenities

The caretaker was exactly as described and had all of the details that make it a great stay, from a great variety of coffees to everything that might be needed while on vacation. The communication from Stephanie was great and the process was simple. Overall, it was a great place to stay and is close to lots of great food and entertainment options. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meegan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quick but fun stay

This above-the-garage apartment was clean and functional. The host family members, who live in the main house, were lovely and ready to answer all questions. The location is midway between downtown Sarasota and the fun southside neighborhood. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy studio

Quiet quaint and comfy studio.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I want to keep it a secret

I really want to keep this place but it’s too wonderful not to share. Great location and everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem in a quiet, quaint neighborhood

The property was well taken care of and easy to access. There was almost every amenity you could need and we wished we had been able to stay longer to utilize them. Everything was clean and well kept and the instructions clear and simple. All in all, it was a fabulous place and experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Perfect quaint place out of the hustle and bustle but perfect great dining just blocks away. Felt very safe walking in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Our first time staying in Sarasota and we wanted to stay in a location that was walking distance to downtown. The place where we stayed was all around perfect. Had everything we needed. So comfortable and clean. The owner, Stephanie was lovely, if we needed anything she responded straight away. We’ve stayed at other VRBO and this place is ranked at the top.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful accommodation

The Carriage House was impressively clean and orderly, and centrally located near so many Sarasota sites. It's walking distance to the farmers market, SelbyBotanic Garden, the Main Street with many restaurants and shops, as well as near the waterfront and general downtwon area. It has a wonderful host who provided very helpful information and was quick to respond to questions. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property

The host was very accommodating and communicative. Located very close to downtown, an easy walk there or to Selby Gardens. Quiet neighborhood. Very well stocked. Easy departure rules. It even has a combo washer/dryer. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wes M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Hidden Gem in Sarasota

My husband and I stayed at The Carriage House four nights, What a lovely place and perfect location! Stephanie & Mike were great hosts and accommodated us in every way.We easily walked to town and took advantage of the restaurant recommendations they offered. We especially enjoyed Owen's Fish Camp--- don't miss out on a great meal and experience! . Carriage House was a 10. My husband and I would not hesitate to rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024