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Premier Access to Downtown Sarasota! Private Pool, Game Room, & More!

2.0 star property

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A heated pool
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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

Premier Access to Downtown Sarasota! Private Pool, Game Room, & More!

Welcome to The Ringling House, a historic home located west of the trail in downtown Sarasota, near Southside Village, Selby Gardens, Marina Jack, and just a short drive to St. Armands Circle and the beaches of Lido Key, Longboat Key, and Siesta Key! This historic home, originally built in 1923 by Leon Pickett, Chief Engineer for the Ringling Brothers, preserves its historic features, including beamed ceilings and wood floors, while adding modern conveniences like a large stainless steel and granite kitchen and updated bathrooms.

The spacious four-bedroom, three-bath, two-story home is filled with natural light from large windows that overlook the lush tropical surroundings of a walled and gated estate-sized lawn and courtyard with a private heated pool, spa, and pavers. This unique home offers two king bedroom suites, each with its own attached bath. One is on the main level with French doors leading to its own patio area, and the second suite is upstairs. Two additional guest bedrooms and one more full bathroom complete the house, making it the perfect vacation space for up to eight people and ideal for two families to share.

With wood floors, high ceilings, built-in cabinets, and bookshelves, this home is beautifully and fully turnkey furnished for your comfort as a home away from home while on vacation. The expansive living room features polished Saltillo tiles and large glass windows that bring the tropical gardens indoors. The light, bright kitchen boasts white cabinetry, granite counters, a glass tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances, with a conveniently located laundry room off the kitchen. The dining area offers seating for over eight people to gather around the table together, with a smaller eating area in the kitchen for more relaxed gatherings.

You'll cherish both the indoor and outdoor space and privacy this estate provides while savoring the downtown lifestyle near restaurants, boutiques, and an endless variety of arts and culture. The outdoor heated pool and spa offer hours of relaxation with several lounge chairs, sitting areas, and a BBQ gas grill. Additionally, the Cabana House/garage provides a separate game/entertainment area with a pool table. Lido Beach, Longboat Key, and Siesta Key Beach are all just 10-15 minutes away. You will never run out of things to do when you choose The Ringling House as your home base!

Exclusive Amenities Include:
• Private Heated Pool & Spa with several lounge chairs and sitting areas
• Spacious Walled and Gated Estate with lush tropical surroundings
• Historic 1923 Home with beamed ceilings and wood floors
• 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths
• 2 King Bed Suites (One on the main level with private patio, one upstairs)
• Additional Sleeping Accommodations: 2 Queen Bedrooms with shared bath (Sleeps 8 total) with linens provided
• Large Stainless Steel & Granite Kitchen with modern appliances
• Expansive Living Room with polished Saltillo tiles and large glass windows
• Dining Area for 8+ People with additional kitchen dining space
• Private Courtyard with BBQ gas grill
• Separate Cabana House/Garage with game/entertainment area featuring a pool table
• Free WiFi & HDTVs
• Washer & Dryer, Dishwasher, Regular Coffee Maker, and Kitchen Essentials Provided
• Less than 10-15 Minutes to Lido Beach, Longboat Key, and Siesta Key Beach

The Ringling House has a bedding configuration as follows:
• Bedroom 1 - King Bed (Downstairs)
• Bedroom 2 - King Bed (Upstairs)
• Bedroom 3: Queen Bed (Upstairs)
• Bedroom 4: Queen Bed (Upstairs)

Property manager

The Compass Collection

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,237 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

Property is also known as

884621

About the neighborhood

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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Marina Jack - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Lido Beach - 9 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brick's Smoked Meats - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Premier Access to Downtown Sarasota! Private Pool, Game Room, & More! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Premier Access to Downtown Sarasota! Private Pool, Game Room, & More! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Premier Access to Downtown Sarasota! Private Pool, Game Room, & More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Premier Access to Downtown Sarasota! Private Pool, Game Room, & More!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Premier Access to Downtown Sarasota! Private Pool, Game Room, & More! located?

Located in Central Sarasota, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota Art Museum, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Bayfront Park and Marina Jack are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Premier Access to Downtown Sarasota! Private Pool, Game Room, & More! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nolan A.

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

PERFECT LOCATION, AMAZING HOUSE

The house was in easy walking distance to downtown Sarasota, which is full of restaurants, farmers markets, and a lot going on. Also easily walkable to the docs where you can book boats and boat rides. Host was incredibly gracious and the house and pool were more than we could ask for! It was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

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

Amazing Time, Beautiful Historic Home

We had 2 families and this home is set up perfectly. With 2 King Suites and 2 more rooms for kiddos this worked out so well! The outdoor space is beautiful and well maintained. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

misleading photos

The outside of this property is exactly as it is pictured. Absolutely beautiful. Property location - excellent. We did like that it was gated so we felt very safe. Property mgr. Evelio was awesome! He was available when we needed him. Very helpful & kind! Pictures of inside home very misleading. Musty odor from being shut for 2 weeks. Sofa in LR dirty and smelly. Window treatments left alot to be desired for such an historic home. Kitchen was updated and just fine. Full size washer/dryer was nice. Two bedrooms upstairs were much smaller than they appeared on line. Handle broken in upstairs bath, cold water. Hot and cold water switched & we were not told until we complained of no hot water in shower. Master shower upstairs took over 2 minutes to drain. Most important, it was 87 degrees in house when we arrived. Thankfully we were able to get in early as it took over 3 hours for the temp to reach a comfortable setting. Evelio was very helpful with getting temp regulated! House was not rented previous week & apparently it was not checked for temperature before we arrived. Part of railing upstairs was broken. Light in downstairs bath not working. Because of all of the issues & the fact that we paid in excess of 4,000 we were issued a credit by the property owners, which we definitely appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025