Vacation rentals in Sarasota
Sarasota blends a serious arts scene — the Ringling Museum, opera, ballet — with a sparkling bayfront and quick bridge access to the quartz sands of Siesta Key and Lido Key.
Best time to book
February through May for warm, dry days; winter brings peak season and the best events calendar.
Common rental types
Bayfront condos · Downtown apartments · Beach cottages on the keys · Pool homes in golf communities
Getting there
Fly into Sarasota–Bradenton International (SRQ), ten minutes from downtown. I-75 connects Sarasota to Tampa (1 hour) and Fort Myers (1 hour south).
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Vacation rentals in Sarasota
Real, bookable homes in Sarasota — compare space, amenities, and nightly budget, then open a listing for photos and booking options.
Where to stay in Sarasota
Downtown & Bayfront
Marina Jack, the bayfront park, theaters, and Saturday farmers market — Sarasota's walkable core.
St. Armands Circle
Circle of shops and restaurants on Lido Key, two blocks from Lido Beach.
Siesta Key
The famous quartz-sand barrier island — see our full [Siesta Key](/siesta-key) guide.
Lakewood Ranch & east county
Newer golf and family communities inland with larger pool homes.
Learn Sarasota before you book
Neighborhoods, seasons, and booking tips — the full destination guide.
Read the Sarasota guide