Charming 1945 Key West style furnished annual rental home with casita less than two miles north of downtown Sarasota and walkable to Sarasota Bay. Available for a lease start of December 1, 2023. The main house is 2 beds and 2 baths and the casita is a studio with kitchenette. Stylish kitchen in main house with granite counter tops and back splash with stainless steel appliances. The large quarter acre lots is shaded with live oak trees and was recently planted with several native and fruiting trees and shrubs. Large outdoor deck with grill and hammock. Jacuzzi and outdoor shower adjacent to main house. 1-car carport plus plenty of additional parking.
Dedicated 220v outlet in the driveway for RV or EV charging. The property was selected as the setting for the music video for the song Sunshine State by Tampa-based Soul Circus Cowboys (on YouTube).
Rent includes:
Water, sewer, trash collection, pest control, landscaping and spa maintenance.
Tenant pays: electric/gas, internet/cable, renter’s insurance.
First, last and security required.
Available for a lease start of December 1, 2023 for a 12-month minimum.
About the location:
Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores is an historic and sought-after bayside enclave located north of downtown Sarasota and the Rosemary District.
Fork & Hen, three blocks away, serves southern cuisine and ranked #22 on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in Florida 2023.
Starbucks and the Ringling College of Art and Design are one block away.
Walk to The Mable, which highlights local musicians and serves cocktails, draft beers and light bites in a cozy lounge setting.
The Ringling Museum, Sarasota Jungle Gardens and the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport are less than a 10 minute drive from the Casita.
Sarasota offers a vibrant arts scene, world-class restaurants and opera, live music venues, outstanding beaches, parks, nature preserves, activities such as golf, tennis, boating, fishing, kayaking and so much more.
The nearest Gulf of Mexico beaches are on Lido Key, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island. The nearest Sarasota Bay beach is dog-friendly Indian Beach Park, just a 10 minute walk from the Casita.
Siesta Key Beach was named the #2 Beach in America and #11 in the world by TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice™ awards in 2023.
Proximity to beaches:
Lido Beach: 4.6 miles (approximately 13 min drive)
Siesta Key Main Beach: 9 miles (approximately 21 min drive)
Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island: 16 miles (approximately 30 min drive)
Sarasota, FL in US News Rankings 2022-2023:
#1 Best Places to Live by the Beach
#5 in Best Places to Live
#1 in Best Places to Live in Florida
#3 in Fastest-Growing Places
#7 in Safest Places to Live
#11 Best Places to Retire
The listing agent has an ownership interest in the property.
