The place looked OK from the outside, like many other small resorts in the area. Pool area looked…read moreclean and so did the room. No front office to go to, so everything is online. Close to the beach, thinks looked good. But then, the issues started. First, we were told checkout was at 10am. I emailed the 2 emails I was given to ask if we could get late checkout, and never got a response. Then, there was 2 TV's. One in bedroom, one in living room, and 3 remotes. 2 spectrum remotes and one TV remote. Neither spectrum remote did anything so we only had one remote for both TV's. I called the after hours number at 10pm on Sat and was told they would bring me one in the morning (which means they obviously had one on hand). I told them we were checking out in the morning but said he couldn't bring it until then. In other words, he didn't want to be disturbed on a Sat night TO DO HIS JOB!!!! Second, the front door had a blind inside the pane of glass and would not go down all the way. We had 2 girls sleeping in the living room and only way to stop people from looking in was to put something against the door. Finally, there in only one wall AC unit in the entire unit which is in bedroom, which means if you have people using the pullout bed, you have to leave the bedroom door open, so privacy is out the window. Considering how much competition there is in the area and lack of service we got, doubtful we would come back or recommend this place.

Stayed here for the easter weekend. Everything is in walking distance, including the beach. The…read morepier down the street you can rent rod and reels and fish. The cottage we stayed in had a full bath no tub but a huge shower. It was very clean. Had a full kitchen pots and pans. Glasses, silverware, plates bowls. It had a sink, small refrigerator, gas oven and gas stove, a microwave oven, toaster, flat screen tv. Cable and wifi. Ceiling fan and a wall ac. Two queen sized beds. Table 2 chairs dresser and a comfy-swivel chair. It has 8 pillows i was extremely happy. Tile floors. Outside the have 2 chairs and table for every place. The have chairs to lounge in and sunbathing in. A gas grill. It's very quiet two places down even had coconuts in the trees. Its about a block and a half from the beach and a block and a half from the pier in the opposite direction. Yes your on an island. It's a very nice place definitely will be back.

Burns Square Hotel is a very terrific place! It is in an artistic community that's very close to…read moredowntown Sarasota and the marina! Burns Court is is made up of artfully restored apartments which feature beautiful antique furniture and original art. I was quite moved by the chalk art on the sidewalk that is part of the Sarasota international chalk festival run by Denise, who is the owner of this historic building. I stayed in a one bedroom apartment that was beautifully furnished with a fully stocked kitchen, a comfortable bed, Wi-Fi TV cable etc. etc Burns Court is a fully restored from their purchasing 1920s as a historical hotel. Denise the host of these apartments is absolutely wonderful and she was extremely responsive to any issues or things that I needed in the apartment. She's put a lot of thought into the furnishings of each apartment and they all are lovely!! I was only there for five nights, but I absolutely could see Spending a month in this one of the sweet little apartments! Check in and check out was very easy and the hotel is in a very quiet neighborhood. If walking is an issue for you, you must know that the units are one or two flights up stairs so if you have major walking issues you need to know that. The most fabulous coffee shop and a terrific restaurant are right in Burns Court. All I can say is the place was absolutely wonderful, a little funky, historically beautiful and artistic, and Denise and Bill were amazing as a management team. I might also note that cha-cha one of the cleaning ladies help me with luggage down and also was just such a sweetheart. The staffing was great! I look forward to returning to the special place.

A hidden gem! From the street you see a historic Sarasota building...with a live/work set up, but…read moreinside a hidden gem. Enter through the secured street entrance, and up a flight of steps to a light and airy breezeway to your individual residence. The interior space is "industrial cool" mixed with a clean homey feel. The loft style space has everything you need....comfy bed, homey touches...mixed with cool and eclectic! An almost fully stocked kitchen (everything you need for a quick few nights stay)! A super cool coffee shop (Project Coffee) is about 30 steps from your space and has the most amazing coffee, breakfast and super friendly staff! A 2 second walk is Owen Fish Camp! The area gets quiet at night so you will sleep soundly! On street (free) parking is an added plus (especially after staying at the Ritz and Westin where you pay a daily valet fee of $40 plus per day). A few short blocks from the Sarasota city center and famous Saturday farmers market. The residence's proprietor, Denise, is very responsive and welcoming! I cannot wait to book my next trip!

My wife and I just stayed here the week before Labor Day and check is was easy and the staff were…read moreall great. Lots of parking in the front. The ocean is perfect and calm and like a bathtub at the end of August. We even had a manatee swim right near us in the shallow water. We also saw tons of dolphins playing and jumping most days. We probably didn't even need a car, as there is a free trolley that stops right in front and takes you all the way to downtown, so plenty of restaurant offerings with grouper sandwiches and Cuban sandwiches, my favorite! The rooms are a little outdated, but fully stocked and they have chairs to rent . We went straight to the ocean every day though. I met plenty of great people during our stay and we loved our week through an RCI trade.

My family has been coming here for over 35 years and just love it! It's the best location for the…read morebeach, finding shells and making lifetime friends.

Paradise Revisited…read more We stayed in C-16 at Casa Blanca and it was one of the smartest moves we could have made. Newly redecorated by a designer who knows what guests need, the villa has everything you could possibly dream of. My husband and I enjoy cooking and the kitchen is fully equipped with items I didn't even know about. The furniture is beautiful and comfortable. We felt so at home, the owners anticipated our every whim. The location is just a few steps from Crescent Beach, on one of the top beaches in the country. Watched the dolphins swimming along the shoreline. Great place for shelling and watching magnificent sunsets. Perfect location and fabulous villa. What more could you ask for on vacation? You don't have to worry about packing beach towels or pool toys, It's all there. We will be back next year . . . and the year after . . . and the year after.

C-16 is a beautiful,completely updated and comfortable vacation villa located just steps to the…read morebeach. It has all the amenities for a great relaxing and enjoyable vacation. The Casa Blanca resort is also very nice and clean plus the employees are well organized and helpful.

Beautiful location great property we are in love with it - plan to be back as often as we canread more

We've stayed at Tivoli in the past , and just finished a 2 week stay, to give us some long-awaited…read morerelief from a mid-Western winter. This place always does a great job, there's a big swimming pool with a broad, super-clean deck that always had lounges for everyone that wanted to take in the sun, sleep or get deep into the novel you brought on vacation. Across Beach Road is a private access to the famed Siesta Beach allowing quick access for walkers,shellers, or just carry the provided beach chair down and just sit to watch the world go by from a uniquely stress-free vantage point. The units are tasteful,and we've found can comfortably bivouac 6 grownups ( as long as they behave like grownups). Our unit had a kitchen completely equipped to prepare a Thanksgiving feast, but our culinary requirements were only what's needed for a few breakfasts, and prepping food for the barbecue out back. That BBQ area is really nice, and sometimes becomes an impromptu gathering area for guests/residents to finish the day, and converse and confer over the grills with a couple of beers . The top advantage to me, is the broad open air balcony, that begs one to sit and watch the beach, the road, and the gulf while having coffee, or watching the sunset ( a SK tradition ) before starting the evening's activities. A few of the other advantages of Tivoli are its proximity to Siesta Village , a flat half mile walk, and only a couple hundred yards to the public beach. The grounds are lovely, always immaculate, and the place has an on-site manager. This year we met Wesley, new to this manager post, but a seasoned professional of the trade, and were so impressed with how well he could navigate us through any issue when we required help. He's been a solid addition to the entire Tivoli experience. We booked the same weeks for next year on checkout, and already looking forward to another great getaway.

This was our second Christmas holiday vacation with Lizzie Lu's. This time we stayed for 3 weeks…read moreand have nothing but glowing things to say!! As always, the property was immaculate and had everything needed to make it a stellar stay. I really appreciated the extremely well-equipped kitchen, as I love to cook. The private patio/pool area was just perfect for our Shih Tzu, Huey. The grounds are magnificently maintained, which is amazing, as they were just recovering from 2 hurricanes. Jill and Ben could not have been more attentive hosts. We needed a couple of things and they were on it immediately. No issue is too small and they take them all seriously. My husband and I cannot say enough about this property. It is well run and a pleasure to enjoy. We can't wait to return. Ellen De Huff

I've been renting from Lizzy Lu's for the past four years. They are without a doubt the Best real…read moreestate firm I've dealt with in my lifetime. Their properties are immaculate and beautifully furnished. The service you receive from Ben and his staff goes above and beyond the call of duty. When our living room TV malfunctioned, one hour later Ben was at our door with a new one. When I mentioned I needed a bicycle for my physical therapy, one was delivered a few hours later. Courteous, efficient, reasonable, and accommodating are all adjectives that describe this company.

Really cute little place to stay for a quiet, intimate getaway…read more - Updated rooms but the TVs are ancient so pray it doesn't get rainy! Lol - Good complimentary coffee and tea - Great "Stress Relief" eucalyptus scented toiletries included - Very nice showers and clean rooms - Comfortable, decent sized beds and rooms - Convenient layout and close to a lot of restaurants and stores , but only one parking spot per apartment so be mindful of that with guests

Rooms and grounds were both clean. Staff was friendly. We wanted to be close to the beach, and we…read moredidn't care if we overlooked the ocean (Sara Sea Inn does not overlook the ocean). A hot tub would have been nice, but we didn't care that much. On the beach, two chairs and an umbrella are available to rent for $12 (we thought the price was reasonable). Beach towels are available for use for free, as are (old and rickety) foldable beach chairs. Umbrellas are not available, and the lounge chairs you rent for $12 are much nicer than the foldable ones. Free wifi was an unexpected bonus.

Perfect. Glorious pool with a beach view, friendly island feel, and no elevators, no crowds, no…read moredrunks, no problems. Special thanks to the family-owned maintenance company who repaired our dryer within two hours! Such nice people here. Tip: Some of the owners advised me not to come during spring break, when drunk people stay at the high rise next door and try to hit Beachaven's roofs with beer cans. Otherwise, this is the most peaceful place in SK!