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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
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  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Outdoor Space
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  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Dryer
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Sarasota, FL
  • Popular LocationSarasota Classic Car Museum3 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of South Florida Sarasota4 min drive
  • Popular LocationJohn and Mable Ringling Museum of Art4 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)58 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sea Turtle Cottages Whitfield Estates

This 1925 Historical Cottage is located in Whitfield Estates adjacent to the Historic Austin Mansion. Enjoy the private patio & courtyard nestled in the tropical flowers & Banyon trees. We are a short 15 minute drive from the beautiful beaches of Sarasota and downtown. Take a walk in the serene Whitfield Estates neighborhood with peek a boo views of the bay. There are beautiful sunset views from the private patio.

-1 Queen Bed/ 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa
-Full Kitchen, Shower
-Laundry
-TV, Cable, WI FI
-Outdoor sitting area

We will do what we can to make your experience here wonderful. Let us know ahead of time if you need anything specific, we'll do our best.

Location-Points of Interest:

- 2 Miles from downtown Sarasota/Main Street/Van Weazel/ Opera/Symphony/Burns Court
-5 Miles Lido Beach/St Armand's Circle (Swimming Beach, Galleries, Shopping, Fine Dining).

Ask Us About:
Restaurants
Outdoor Adventures
Day Trips
Kayak/Fish/Swim

We welcome wedding guests, family, couples, business travelers, vacationers

House Rules:
No drugs, parties, or strangers (unregistered guests) on the property. We understand if a family member or friend stops by, let us know-

NO PETS ALLOWED

Property manager

Dena Hodges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Golf 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

Located by the sea, this cottage is in Whitfield Estates, a neighborhood in Sarasota. 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. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Sarasota Classic Car Museum - 3 min drive
  • Powel Crosley Estate - 3 min drive
  • University of South Florida Sarasota - 4 min drive
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 4 min drive
  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kona Brewing Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Goldstar Donut Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gulf Breeze Bar & Casual Dine Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea Turtle Cottages Whitfield Estates pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea Turtle Cottages Whitfield Estates?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Turtle Cottages Whitfield Estates?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sea Turtle Cottages Whitfield Estates located?

Located in Whitfield Estates, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of University of South Florida Sarasota, Powel Crosley Estate, and New College of Florida. Sarasota Ballet and Asolo Theatre for the Performing Arts are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Sea Turtle Cottages Whitfield Estates Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 46 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break at Sea Turtle Cottage
We (3 female family members of representing 3 generations) really enjoyed our stay here. The cottage was exactly as described and very cozy. It wasn't the Ritz but that wasn't what we were looking for as a home away from home. We fixed the majority of our meals in the kitchen and enjoyed the convenience of the dishwasher. We didn't make use of the pool but enjoyed various beaches in the area. And we did enjoy sitting outside on the patio in the evenings. There were plenty of dishes, lots and pans, etc. Our hostess responded to all of our enquiries in a reasonable time. We definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sonny W.

False misrepresentation
Cosmetically unacceptable! No Wi-Fi , no cable! No smoke detectors! Disappointed in the first impression! Dirty patio with dirty chairs you wouldn’t sit in and leaves covering the patio. Mud and sand covering the walkway and overgrowth covering walkway back to cottage. I tire property is unkept. Mold on shower floor and curtain. Entrance lock wouldn’t work! Hole in bathroom door! Wish we had stayed someplace else!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Ricardo V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Low quality for rest
We were not happy because of the poor quality of the bed, we did not have a good rest, it is very uncomfortable and noisy. Second, the wifi is of poor quality, we didn't have a signal for two days out of the three we were there
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kate M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mildewy
The place was not clean, and had a terrible mildew smell that never went away. The bathroom had its own particular bad smell. If you have any bad response to mold, do not stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

John N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible !!
We didn’t last one night. Stayed about a hour or so and got out of there. Cob webs on the ceilings, corners of the bedroom and a lot of dead animals under the bed. Horrible musty smell and no response from property manager. It’s currently under investigation. DO NOT BOOK HERE. Completely ruined our vacation.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

DEBRA F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not as described, outdated, very close to airport
The photos provided for this property are very very outdated. The beautiful reddish-brown Spanish tile that the pictures show has been replaced by the ugliest, cheapest-looking, fake marble-looking tile that absolutely is not consistent with the style of the cottage. They tried to paint a couple of walls gray to tie in the god-awful tile, but then why leave yellow and orange curtains? I question who their decorator is. Additionally, if you are staying at this cottage and hoping to enjoy the beach, Be sure you realize that the beach is 8 miles away and will take you 30 to 45 minutes to get to, this was not disclosed in the description. All I can say is, for the rental rate that I paid for the week to stay at this cottage, I was disappointed with the value that I received. The cottage is old, I get that, but the thermostat is literally hanging from a wire out of a hole in the wall… I find this extremely tacky. The bed is old and nearly impossible to sleep in because of being so uncomfortable. Limiting the guest use of the pool to daytime only hours, and not evenings, is not convenient if you plan to sightsee or take in other attractions in Sarasota and then want to relax by the pool in the evening, it’s not allowed. It was not disclosed in the description that this cottage is mere blocks from and in the direct flight path of the Bradenton-Sarasota international airport, and the planes begin flying over the cottage around 5 AM and continue throughout the day and into the evening. I realize this is not the fault of the property owner, still it was not disclosed. With the thousands and thousands of choices in this area for vacation rentals, I was quite dissatisfied with this property, and I would not stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen G.

Cozy N. Sarasota get away
Very nice, secluded cottage. Great neighborhood, perfect for walking/running/riding bikes. Easily walk to great view of the bay with Longboat key in background.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oenone S.

We loved this cottage
The cottage was cozy and nicely decorated. Despite being close to the busy Tamiami trail and airport it was extremely quiet and secluded. The garden is lovely, but the pool is too cold to swim in the winter. The area is great to walk around most of the houses have quite large gardens, it's very leafy tropical and lush and you can walk to the edge of the water from the cottage. The cottage is very close to the Ringling Museum which has an extensive garden to walk in and excellent restaurant to have lunch. We walked there most days. We also discovered the New College of Florida garden next door to the Ringling Museum also a great place to walk with hardly any people in it. Downtown Sarasota and the Keys are all easily accessible. The best beach we found is on Long Boat Key do not bother with Siesta Key it is crawling with people! St Armands Key was our favourite place to both eat and shop.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sarasota
Kim was very easily accessible and the cottage is precious for two people!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

iris t.

Turtle Cottage
Cottage was nice and cozy. Not clean as stated, and front door lock needs to be replaced. Pool was not clean or sitting area outside of cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea Turtle Cottage
Lovely place...have stayed there before and will do it again
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a beautiful property so private peaceful I would highly recommend this for anybody
There was absolutely no hassle running this property everything was but they said it was I can't wait to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Quinn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
One or two concerns
The place was great! I truly loved the layout and amenities. My concerns are for the front and back doors. Both doors only have a flimsy handle lock, which could be easily broken. The back door opens in the bedroom has a window in it with only a thin gauzy curtain covering it. First, the door doesn't properly lock, you have to work it; second, the curtain doesn't fully cover the door. Those items need to
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Michaela I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
The property was beautiful and the owner was very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

SUSAN D., Fairfax Station

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty & Dilapidated & No Hot Water
Don't stay here. We checked in and found the cottage hadn't been properly cleaned--fingerprints in the refrigerator, squashed bugs and stains on the wall and the outside was a mess. Then the hot water went off for two days and was still off when we left after only two days. The advertised pool is full of debris . After we complained, the owner sent the landscaper in who took out 10 bags of debris. Owner refused compensation so we plan legal action.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Rebecca B.

Quaint cottage
We found the home inside in good condition the exterior could use attention. Several nature-caused issues had us in touch with the property manager who handled everything with very responsive attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Cindy Z.

Disappointed
I would agree with other reviews that the pictures of this cottage are deceiving especially the pool area. It just was not inviting. The cottage was clean but it is in need of up keeping which includes the inside and outside - bathroom door, bedroom mattress. The cottage has a humidifier which you need to change water but still smells musty. I was just expecting something a little different for what we paid for... which we paid a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Heather P., Casselberry USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and clean
It was a really cute guest house but there was no beach access as insinuated. There was a pool but it was not a private pool shared with the main house. The guest house was clean but the bed was not comfortable at all. Probably wouldn’t stay again unless the mattress was changed. It was in a quiet neighborhood but the water view was the end of the street over and no access due to private property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Elaine F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
My worst experience thru VRBO, and it's a shame because it could he a beautiful, charm king cottage
Unfortunately, it has not been maintained and upon arrival we were greeted by a garbage bag at the front door, next dirty dishes in the dishwasher, and ants all over the kitchen counter, paint peeling on bathroom door and a filthy shower curtain. The pool which is shared with the owner had nowhere to sit or lounge as the furniture was full of mold. This is during a covid 19 crisis where cleanliness is of utmost importance. This is not my first experience with VRBO but this rental did not meet the standards that I am used to. We could have stayed in a 5 star hotel for two nights but elected the VRBO because we have always been impressed with the cleanliness. I have pictures which I would like to send to the property mgr and owner as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Doug S.

Richard's Place
Richard's place was an idyllic one month interlude. We came to help our daughter with her children's online courses so we were not there during the day. We have a small dog which we put in daycare during the day as Richard had adopted a new dog who he was training. The daycare was just down the street and very convenient.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

William T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
not accurately portrayed and owner not interested in addressing problems
pictures online are cute but not accurate. Property outside entrance, walkway, and patio furniture filthy, inside was not very clean and toilet did not flush / ran constantly, dead flies on drapes, dirt on floors, flickering lights in kitchen, - not a confident it was clean especially in a Covid-19 environment. Texted with property manager offsite who said owner will contact us. He ignored us until late next morning when I had to strongly knock on his door 3 times. When I requested discussion with him about our concerns, other than saying he'll call a plumber, he was evasive, abrasive, and abruptly refused to talk to me any further and ran back into his house- He actually did this twice, first in the morning, and later in the afternoon when we caught him talking to the plumber in his front yard, e ran back into his house shouting to us he "didn't have time". With a rental with so many cleanliness issues and an owner who refuses to speak with his renters, we checked out after just one day. Renter beware
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
70th Birthday Retreat for Mom
Had such a great weekend at the Sea Turtle Cottage! For my mom's 70th, we had planned on the Ritz but I went and adopted a dog instead! Needed something that would accommodate the new pup as well as get us close to our family we would be spending time with. This was the perfect location and private little oasis for a quick trip over the Skyway bridge. We enjoyed the property and area immensely and would certainly recommend and return for much needed getaways!

10/10 Excellent

betsy h., Memphis, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
MAGICAL!!!
Can't say enough wonderful things about my stay at Sea Turtle Cottage. The Cottage, Richard's hospitality that went above and beyond, and the experience as a whole, could never be captured at a Hotel or in my opinion any other VRBO in the area. You are not paying for a roof over your head, your are truly paying for a magical experience. The exquisite gardens and pool are enough to relax and heal any soul, and my walks Bayside in the AM were fabulous. The neighbor is stunning! I can't WAIT to return! Thank you, Richard, Dena, 'Doc" and of course... Ms. Sophie for making this challenging time for all, into one of my greatest journeys yet!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway!
The Sea Turtle was a great stay! The owner had a beach bag with towels, umbrella and chairs ready to go! The accommodations were clean and comfy too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019