Short-term rentals are a popular choice with travellers planning to spend an extended period in one place – and in Sarasota there are plenty of short-let options available.
A scenic view over Sarasota (Photo: Piutus via Flickr / CC BY 2.0)
Situated south of Tampa on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Sarasota is the gateway to miles of beaches with fine sand and shallow waters, while inland you’ll find a number of prestigious cultural institutions dotted around the city. More than enough, indeed, to attract large numbers of visitors here every year, including many who come for longer spells and may want to find a short-term let for their stay. Here are three online resources for seeking out rental properties in Sarasota.
Booking
Booking.com are our number one choice for sourcing furnished short stay apartment rentals in Sarasota for periods of anything from a few days up to a fortnight. The online accommodation giants have a globally renowned reputation and are known first and foremost as a hotel booking website, though they also have a substantial number of listed apartments. When we conducted searches for daily or weekly rentals in Sarasota, around 23 apartments were available, starting at $211 per night for a studio apartment in the city centre. They also offer a Best Price Guarantee and there’s a comprehensive customer reviews section under each property so you can check out what previous guests have to say.
Landing
Landing cater to those seeking anything from monthly rentals up to a full year. They offer a membership-based network of furnished apartments in cities across the US, with every property coming fully furnished, from the bed comforter to the hand-picked wall art. All you need to bring is yourself, a few personal items, and your pets if you have them. Leases are fully flexible with no long-term commitment required, and one of their main USPs is that if you want to relocate after a while, all you do is pick up your stuff and move into another Landing apartment, with no extra cost. In Sarasota, Landing currently have 108 properties available for rent, with monthly rentals starting at around $1,963 per for a studio apartment.
Corporate Housing
Despite the name, this company don’t just cater to business travellers, but also anyone looking to rent in cities across the US, whether you’ve just moved, are temporarily relocating or just taking an extended vacation. When we searched for furnished properties in Sarasota available for short-term rent, we found 7 located in the city, and 2 in the wider Bradenton-Sarasota metro area. Among them were everything from self-contained apartments to luxury condos with community amenities including resort-style pools, fitness centres, communal grilling areas, and more. Pricing is available on request.