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Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara

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A modern dining area with a glass table, wicker chairs, and a view of a garden through large windows.
A building with a blue exterior, a metal gate, and a staircase leading to an entrance.
A blue house with arched windows and a garden with various plants and a statue.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large oven.
A spacious living room with a blue sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$532
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Ringling College of Art and Design
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina Jack
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

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This holiday home places you in the centre of Sarasota, within just a 15-minute stroll of Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 1.5 bathrooms, a patio and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Central Sarasota holiday home include Sarasota Memorial Hospital and St. Armands Circle.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Rosemary District - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ringling College of Art and Design - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sarasota Opera House - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Marina Jack - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kahwa Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sunoco - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Prime Sarasota - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bridges Restaurant - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara

Welcome to Casa de Zara! Immerse yourself in Sarasota history by staying in our quaint Adobe style home built in 1925 with a serene garden filled with plants and trees native to Florida. You will be 1 mile from Main St. and 4 miles to Lido Key. One block over you will find a fun filled park with tennis and pickle ball courts, a walking path and basketball courts. Less than a mile away is Bayfront Park which is perfect for watching sunsets!


Our home was built in 1925 and is an adobe-style home. With our concrete walls and 10 foot ceilings, the home is very light and airy and stays cool with the warmer climate. We also have several seating areas outside to take in the serene garden that is full of exotic plants native to Florida!

Here you can take advantage of 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. You have one bedroom that is set up with a king size bed and the other with a queen size bed. Off of the living room, you will find our lounge area that has a queen size pull-out bed. You can find backup linens in the bedroom closets and backup towels in the half bath.

The kitchen is stocked with all of the essentials, pots and pans, and cooking utensils. There are many grocery stores nearby, Publix being the closest!

Our wish is for all of our guests to have the best stay at Casa de Zara, so please feel free to reach out if there is anything we can do to better your time here :)

Certificate of Registration number is VR24-00085

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara?

The closest beach to Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara is Lido Beach (5.5 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara?

As of 19 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara on 20 Oct 2026 start from AU$532, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and travel cots, it's no surprise that Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara?

No, Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Downtown Sarasota, Casa de Zara Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay, one thing we really enjoyed were the gardens around the property and also the central location in Sarasota.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing back yard, place was very clean. All around very cool house.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa de zara was a beautiful home with an excellent location to downtown and lido key. We loved our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Casa de Zara. The location was great and the house was lovely. It had everything we needed. We especially loved all of the outdoor spaces to sit and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our walk to the Van Wezel center was very pleasant. Short drive to Armands Circle which we loved.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Pet Friendly, Easy Walking to Local Parks and Shopping Areas. Bicycles also played a big part riding to Main Street and other venues. We absolutely Loved the Stay @Casa de Zara.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful property to be in. The hosts were so sweet and hospitable. Everything you need is there and it’s easily accessible to the shops and village. We will definitely come back and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming 1920’s Spanish style home. Very conveniently located for the shops and restaurants.Short walk to a park for the dogs and just a little further to Sarasota Bay. Backyard fenced in which was perfect for our dogs. Highly recommend this property for anyone visiting Sarasota
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, just as shown and expected. Very responsive and helpful host - thank you Faith! Would recommend to anyone liking what you see and looking for a peaceful and comfortable stay in Sarasota.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Casa de Zara was wonderful! The house was clean and in a great location. We especially enjoyed the outdoor spaces and it felt very private.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy house

We loved this house it has so much character and was so convenient to everything! Faith was lovely and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa de Zara is perfect for a Sarasota stay. Fun and funky house with colors and art...and comfortable is every sort of way. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really enjoyed our stay!

Property was very clean and comfortable. Very near sights and restaurants. Could use window coverings for baths.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Enjoyed our very comfortable stay. Our dog Lillie loved the fenced in yard and space to roam and sniff. Really nice place. Host was kind and prompt.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a delightful home! The furnishings are carefully curated and evoke feelings comfort and simplicity. Very clean. The gardens are shockingly wonderful, particularly for a lot of this size in a residential area. You feel the effort and care in every element of this home. The location is minutes from everything in Sarasota. The host is super- communicative. I can't recommend this more!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa de Zara was the best place and location we were there our 16 year old son soccer games. Such a great place inside and out, my wife I read each morning on the front porch, breakfast altogether with the sliding door open to the side patio, and a glass of wine in the back patio to end the day. Great location to downtown and the gulf we’ll definitely be back for couples getaway. Thank you so much Casa de Zara.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very dog friendly! Amazing location only 1 mile from Main Street! Easy flat walk with sidewalks. Love this home. Will be back. Great Sarasota sanctuary!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sarasota April Visit

Great property. Great location. Has everything you need. Owner is very communicative.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming!

Loved everything about this house. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved Casa de Zara!

We loved this home and the location was very convenient. Faith was great to communicate with, and the bed was amazingly comfortable. We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Casa de Zara Was Delightful

It’s a charming old house with modern amenities and beautiful lighted gardens. The neighborhood is quiet. Our stay was everything we had hoped for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is Well equipped, clean, and decorated quite lovely. I cannot say enough good things about our stay. Within walking distance to anything in downtown Sarasota. I would, and may very well stay here again. Thank you Faith for being a great host, friendly and quick to answer any questions..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Casa de Zara as we needed a place to stay for a couple of nights whilst we travelled down from Orlando to get married on Coquina beach. Even though we live in the UK the process of booking was easy, and the property itself was beautiful, incredibly clean with the host being very approachable and professional. Would highly recommend a stay here, the views in Sarasota are out of this world and Casa de Zara vibes perfectly with the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Faith, our host, was great. The property is impeccably clean and extremely well maintained, especially when one considers the historic nature of the home. If you are looking for an stress-free, quiet, comfortable home close to and yet away from all the noise of Downtown, book this gem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic get away

My friends, myself and my doggo really enjoyed our stay! The home and property were just as the pictures showed and better! The entire experience was absolute ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024