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Description

Make the most of your beach getaway at ‘Driftwood House!’ Nestled in the Gillespie Park District, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom vacation rental offers a prime location within walking distance of downtown Sarasota and just a short drive from Siesta Key’s best beaches. From shopping at St. Armand’s Circle and taking the kids on a dolphin tour at Lido Key, to grilling out with your furry friend in your private backyard or unwinding on the spacious front porch—you can do it all at this lovely home!

Location Details

BEACHES & BAYS: Sarasota Bay (0.9 miles), Lido Key (3.8 miles), Siesta Beach (7.7 miles), Crescent Beach (7.7 miles), Turtle Beach (9.7 miles)

PARKS: Gillespie Park (0.2 miles), Centennial Park & Boat Ramp (1.0 miles), Payne Park (1.2 miles)

ATTRACTIONS: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (1.2 miles), Sarasota Jungle Gardens (2.7 miles), Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (4.7 miles)

SHOPPING: Downtown Sarasota (0.7 miles), Siesta Key Village (6.6 miles), St. Armand’s Circle (3.3 miles)

ART: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (1.2 miles), The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (3.7 miles)

GOLF COURSES: Bobby Jones Golf Club (3.6 miles), The Palms Golf Club (4.1 miles), Rolling Green Golf Club (4.0 miles)

RESTAURANTS: Owens Fish Camp (0.9 miles), Marina Jack (1.1 miles), Crab & Fin (3.5 miles),

AIRPORT: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (3.8 miles)

Reviews

4.87

23 reviews

Charming House in a Lovely Neighborhood

5/5

If you like historic homes with plenty of charm you will enjoy Driftwood House. Located in the center of the Gillespie Park neighborhood, it is a quintessential, quiet place with plenty of character. There is a great front porch and plenty of yard space for dining outdoors. There is also a small grass yard. The bedrooms are generous in space. Beds were comfortable. We brought our own pillows but I'm sure the ones provided were just fine. As an older home there is only one thermostat for upstairs and downstairs. As such it can sometimes be too cool downstairs yet a bit warm upstairs. Not a big deal and it just took a bit to find our right temperature. The kitchen has all the appliances and utensils you will need. The living room/ dining room is plenty big with lots of seating areas. There is one TV and it is connected to Roku so everything is streaming. This is a bit clunky but if you are used to streaming then probably not an issue. The one downside to the home is that there is only one full bath. There were just the two of us so it was not a problem but would be difficult to have another couple visit with just one full bath. Location of the home is a big plus. We were able to walk into the center of Sarasota virtually every day. There are a couple of very nice restaurants a five minute walk away that makes it easy to eat out or walk to the Whole Foods for groceries. We stayed at Driftwood House for 2 months so got a very good sense of the house, the neighborhood and the greater Sarasota area. Overall, we were pleased with the property and would recommend it to a couple or small family. The owners were very accessible. We did not have any issues but there is a handyman in the neighborhood that looks after the house. The neighbors were all very friendly. It really felt like home while we were there.