Sarasota Pet Friendly Vaca Home | Balcony + Garage | The Arts & Opera |Beach | St. Armands Circle - Sarasota
Sarasota Pet Friendly Vaca Home | Balcony + Garage | The Arts & Opera |Beach | St. Armands Circle - Sarasota
Beach Downtown Sarasota Pet-friendly Home @ 10 acre Gillespie Park with tennis, pickle ball & basketball courts, playground & two dog parks.
9 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place · 192 Sqmt
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Sleeping Configuration
Room 1
1 king bed, 1 queen bed
Room 2
1 queen bed
Room 3
3 single beds
What this place offers
Washing Machine
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Air Conditioning
Oven
Fridge
Private Garden
Balcony
Laptop friendly workspace
Smoke Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector
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Response:Hi Jessica,
I shared your feedback with my Maintence company, Cleaning Company and both preventative pest control companies; outside of my own personal hands on investigation. I live here locally ;). I do stay very involved, including quality checks on my properties. As I always appreciate "truthful" feedback.
It's important point out... if things were so dissatisfactory during your stay; why did you not mention these items to me in the phone call to you or the many messages between us prior to check out? Why did you choose to wait till AFTER your week stay to share your concerns of the property? Unfortunately, I have no control over the humidity you mentioned in your text, nor the fact the house in your opinion is not downtown but really it is..it's is located downtown between 6th & 7th off Osprey Ave in Gillespie Park. No other way to spin that says Google Maps ;) No it's, not on the beach as you expressed you guys were really wanting; however, if 3/2 beachfront homes are available they are literally 3-5 times the price of what you guys paid to stay in downtown Sarasota, 7 minutes from the beach.
Upon receiving your text, I immediately drove straight to the property to inspect, put an inspection request from Maintence & also BOTH of my preventative pest control companies. Note: In all my years of experience of rentals...I find 9 times out of 10...most people don't communicate feedback till after they've left the property intentionally & it's "review time;" BECAUSE... really what is going on...a guest is just looking for discounts or refunds, knowing the Host is anticipating the guest review. 9 times out of 10, feedback has elements of truth, untruths & feedback with exaggeration of issues. I cannot say this feedback scenario does not align with such.
Regarding a "bug infestation" Upon my investigation, maintenance, & one of my preventative pest control companies there were no signs of active "black bugs." It was suggested perhaps the black bugs came in with you guys in your cereal box. We do have ants in Florida, small black, red...everywhere & they do their best to find ways inside..so preventative ant boxes, which were still in place in the Kitchen when I inspected...were there. The cleaning company, as my requirement upon every single exit clean.... showed they removed all food, condiments any prior guest left prior to your check in on their log.
Regarding the floors: I did do inspection after the guest before you checked out; All interior floors are mopped by the cleaning company & showed that was the case in their log.
Regarding the outdoor balcony: The cleaning company could not confirm if they mopped it or cleaned the chairs. I did address this; thank you for making me aware. However, I'm also realistic...as the balcony floors & chairs will never be perfect...being downtown has an immense amount of new construction dust, pollen, etc. that drops in the night with the moisture in the air coming down.
'Giant Dust Balls" Seriously? I did do a quality inspection for the guest check out prior to your check in... and there were no dust balls or dust period. Giant Dust Balls don't develop within 48 hours..Nor were there any after your check out. Possibly what appeared to be "dust" under the beds was actually lint. When folks sleep in the beds, roll around in them at night...as I assume you and all your guest did- linen, cotton and any feather pillow lint drop below the beds...gravity. The cleaning company provided me pictures as well from their exit clean process before your check in and no dust balls appeared present.
Regarding the one fan not working-it has dual switches and maintenance said that one of the switches was not turned on correctly. Both balcony fans work.
Regarding bed post-they were supposed to be secured, upon my inspection they were not. Thank you for bringing it to attention.
Regarding the TV armoire-It's 300 years old. Came from Europe. The nails are not nails, but they are latches on the "BACK" of the door that unless your baby is almost 4 ft tall and crawls to the back could not reach.
Regarding the staircase, The handrail is on the left and compliant with ADA. Handrails where you are suggesting, would be a hazard and prohibitive to space needed for entry/exit. For those in the guest party that may be elderly & have mobility issues; I always recommend the primary bedroom and bath for their stay as all the doors are 36" including the entrance to the bathroom and shower accommodates walk-in/roll in mobility. I understand Grandma wanting to be close to her grandchild; however, both play-n-pack/cribs can be placed in that downstairs bedroom with plenty of room for mobility.
Thank you for appreciating the play-n-pack which remained unopened (You had access to 2 during your stay) along with the baby's bathtub, high chair, baby mattress, & baby sheets I had delivered to you the night of your check in.
I'll end with this feedback for you; had you let me know of your list of negatives while still in the house; I actually had a beach house on Siesta Key available during your time of stay, all one level with NO STAIRS, baby gear & baby furniture...I would have been happy to have moved you & your family to that beach house...Of course, the humidity I can't help you there...would be worse at the beach; but I think really the source of your disappointment; was you were downtown... not at the beach & the humidity in Southwest Florida really was not your cup of tea...Again had you just communicated. Communication is Key. I strive on making sure everyone is happy within my abilities that are realistic. You & your family would've been no exception.
Thank you Jessica and may you have better AirBNB experiences in your future AirBNB stays. Kind Regards, Owner & Host, Melissa
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Response:Hi Casey! When you stay again; please let me know immediately if your vacation house is not equipped with paper towels, dish soap, etc. That is part of the cleaning company’s task list before your arrival to put all those necessities out and the supplies are on premise. Thank you so much again for choosing the property! Please check out my newest Siesta Key listing on my profile for your next booking. I just opened it! :) Thanks
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Suitability
Child friendly
Crib/Pack 'n Play
No events allowed
No smoking allowed
No Parking
Meet the Host
Melissa
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I am a Sarasota, Florida native living on Siesta Key with my sweet & sassy white Boxer Sadie. Sarasota is ranked in the top 5 for happiness, health, cost of living, weather year round, as a pet friendly city and for our beaches including the #1 ranked in USA, Siesta Beach on Siesta Key. Bikers can also enjoy fresh air and sunshine via the “Legacy Trail” trailing through the county and national parks connecting the Sarasota County’s cities via a safe paved trail. Sarasota is the best place ever to vacation or stay awhile.
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Member since: June 2023
Speaks: English
Response rate: 100%Response time: within an hour
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Lori
Website: Airbnb, Oct 2024
Melissa’s place was wonderful! She was quick to accept our booking which was much appreciated as we were displaced because of the hurricane. She also was very accommodating and flexible. It was nice that we could bring our dogs. A huge relief to find this place after searching for a property that they were welcomed. Fabulous dog run on property as well as a lovely park with duck pond across the street. The space is so comfortable! Everything you need is there. The location is fantastic. Lots of restaurants and very walkable. Thankfully to have found a safe, comfortable place to stay for all of our family. Thanks Melissa!
Tamara
Website: Airbnb, Aug 2024
This was our second stay with Melissa and we will definitely be back. The home is very comfortable and so close to everything. Melissa is very responsive and helpful with any questions. It is a perfect location for parents of Ringling students. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!!
Jessica
Website: Airbnb, May 2024
Overall we had a nice quiet stay at the house. It is removed from the downtown area, so definitely plan on a car or bikes. Nicely decorated and spacious but some things could be improved, which we raised with the host at the end of our stay. Specifically, there was some kind of gnat/ant/bug infestation in the kitchen. We had to throw out our new cereal as one morning we realized it was full of tiny black bugs. None of the floors upstairs had been cleaned. They were full of giant dust balls and couldn't walk barefoot or your feet would turn black. Same with the balcony. Only one of the fans in the balcony turned on. Chairs out there were very dirty with black dust. Bed posts upstairs not attached to bed frames and they fall over. The TV armoire downstairs had two giant, sharp nails sticking out of each door- not ideal with our baby. careful on the staircase, two steps go around a corner with no handrail. crib we needed was unavailable but host thankfully remedied the situation!
Response from the host:
Hi Jessica,
I shared your feedback with my Maintence company, Cleaning Company and both preventative pest control companies; outside of my own personal hands on investigation. I live here locally ;). I do stay very involved, including quality checks on my properties. As I always appreciate "truthful" feedback.
It's important point out... if things were so dissatisfactory during your stay; why did you not mention these items to me in the phone call to you or the many messages between us prior to check out? Why did you choose to wait till AFTER your week stay to share your concerns of the property? Unfortunately, I have no control over the humidity you mentioned in your text, nor the fact the house in your opinion is not downtown but really it is..it's is located downtown between 6th & 7th off Osprey Ave in Gillespie Park. No other way to spin that says Google Maps ;) No it's, not on the beach as you expressed you guys were really wanting; however, if 3/2 beachfront homes are available they are literally 3-5 times the price of what you guys paid to stay in downtown Sarasota, 7 minutes from the beach.
Upon receiving your text, I immediately drove straight to the property to inspect, put an inspection request from Maintence & also BOTH of my preventative pest control companies. Note: In all my years of experience of rentals...I find 9 times out of 10...most people don't communicate feedback till after they've left the property intentionally & it's "review time;" BECAUSE... really what is going on...a guest is just looking for discounts or refunds, knowing the Host is anticipating the guest review. 9 times out of 10, feedback has elements of truth, untruths & feedback with exaggeration of issues. I cannot say this feedback scenario does not align with such.
Regarding a "bug infestation" Upon my investigation, maintenance, & one of my preventative pest control companies there were no signs of active "black bugs." It was suggested perhaps the black bugs came in with you guys in your cereal box. We do have ants in Florida, small black, red...everywhere & they do their best to find ways inside..so preventative ant boxes, which were still in place in the Kitchen when I inspected...were there. The cleaning company, as my requirement upon every single exit clean.... showed they removed all food, condiments any prior guest left prior to your check in on their log.
Regarding the floors: I did do inspection after the guest before you checked out; All interior floors are mopped by the cleaning company & showed that was the case in their log.
Regarding the outdoor balcony: The cleaning company could not confirm if they mopped it or cleaned the chairs. I did address this; thank you for making me aware. However, I'm also realistic...as the balcony floors & chairs will never be perfect...being downtown has an immense amount of new construction dust, pollen, etc. that drops in the night with the moisture in the air coming down.
'Giant Dust Balls" Seriously? I did do a quality inspection for the guest check out prior to your check in... and there were no dust balls or dust period. Giant Dust Balls don't develop within 48 hours..Nor were there any after your check out. Possibly what appeared to be "dust" under the beds was actually lint. When folks sleep in the beds, roll around in them at night...as I assume you and all your guest did- linen, cotton and any feather pillow lint drop below the beds...gravity. The cleaning company provided me pictures as well from their exit clean process before your check in and no dust balls appeared present.
Regarding the one fan not working-it has dual switches and maintenance said that one of the switches was not turned on correctly. Both balcony fans work.
Regarding bed post-they were supposed to be secured, upon my inspection they were not. Thank you for bringing it to attention.
Regarding the TV armoire-It's 300 years old. Came from Europe. The nails are not nails, but they are latches on the "BACK" of the door that unless your baby is almost 4 ft tall and crawls to the back could not reach.
Regarding the staircase, The handrail is on the left and compliant with ADA. Handrails where you are suggesting, would be a hazard and prohibitive to space needed for entry/exit. For those in the guest party that may be elderly & have mobility issues; I always recommend the primary bedroom and bath for their stay as all the doors are 36" including the entrance to the bathroom and shower accommodates walk-in/roll in mobility. I understand Grandma wanting to be close to her grandchild; however, both play-n-pack/cribs can be placed in that downstairs bedroom with plenty of room for mobility.
Thank you for appreciating the play-n-pack which remained unopened (You had access to 2 during your stay) along with the baby's bathtub, high chair, baby mattress, & baby sheets I had delivered to you the night of your check in.
I'll end with this feedback for you; had you let me know of your list of negatives while still in the house; I actually had a beach house on Siesta Key available during your time of stay, all one level with NO STAIRS, baby gear & baby furniture...I would have been happy to have moved you & your family to that beach house...Of course, the humidity I can't help you there...would be worse at the beach; but I think really the source of your disappointment; was you were downtown... not at the beach & the humidity in Southwest Florida really was not your cup of tea...Again had you just communicated. Communication is Key. I strive on making sure everyone is happy within my abilities that are realistic. You & your family would've been no exception.
Thank you Jessica and may you have better AirBNB experiences in your future AirBNB stays. Kind Regards, Owner & Host, Melissa
I shared your feedback with my Maintence company, Cleaning Company and both preventative pest control companies; outside of my own personal hands on investigation. I live here locally ;). I do stay very involved, including quality checks on my properties. As I always appreciate "truthful" feedback.
It's important point out... if things were so dissatisfactory during your stay; why did you not mention these items to me in the phone call to you or the many messages between us prior to check out? Why did you choose to wait till AFTER your week stay to share your concerns of the property? Unfortunately, I have no control over the humidity you mentioned in your text, nor the fact the house in your opinion is not downtown but really it is..it's is located downtown between 6th & 7th off Osprey Ave in Gillespie Park. No other way to spin that says Google Maps ;) No it's, not on the beach as you expressed you guys were really wanting; however, if 3/2 beachfront homes are available they are literally 3-5 times the price of what you guys paid to stay in downtown Sarasota, 7 minutes from the beach.
Upon receiving your text, I immediately drove straight to the property to inspect, put an inspection request from Maintence & also BOTH of my preventative pest control companies. Note: In all my years of experience of rentals...I find 9 times out of 10...most people don't communicate feedback till after they've left the property intentionally & it's "review time;" BECAUSE... really what is going on...a guest is just looking for discounts or refunds, knowing the Host is anticipating the guest review. 9 times out of 10, feedback has elements of truth, untruths & feedback with exaggeration of issues. I cannot say this feedback scenario does not align with such.
Regarding a "bug infestation" Upon my investigation, maintenance, & one of my preventative pest control companies there were no signs of active "black bugs." It was suggested perhaps the black bugs came in with you guys in your cereal box. We do have ants in Florida, small black, red...everywhere & they do their best to find ways inside..so preventative ant boxes, which were still in place in the Kitchen when I inspected...were there. The cleaning company, as my requirement upon every single exit clean.... showed they removed all food, condiments any prior guest left prior to your check in on their log.
Regarding the floors: I did do inspection after the guest before you checked out; All interior floors are mopped by the cleaning company & showed that was the case in their log.
Regarding the outdoor balcony: The cleaning company could not confirm if they mopped it or cleaned the chairs. I did address this; thank you for making me aware. However, I'm also realistic...as the balcony floors & chairs will never be perfect...being downtown has an immense amount of new construction dust, pollen, etc. that drops in the night with the moisture in the air coming down.
'Giant Dust Balls" Seriously? I did do a quality inspection for the guest check out prior to your check in... and there were no dust balls or dust period. Giant Dust Balls don't develop within 48 hours..Nor were there any after your check out. Possibly what appeared to be "dust" under the beds was actually lint. When folks sleep in the beds, roll around in them at night...as I assume you and all your guest did- linen, cotton and any feather pillow lint drop below the beds...gravity. The cleaning company provided me pictures as well from their exit clean process before your check in and no dust balls appeared present.
Regarding the one fan not working-it has dual switches and maintenance said that one of the switches was not turned on correctly. Both balcony fans work.
Regarding bed post-they were supposed to be secured, upon my inspection they were not. Thank you for bringing it to attention.
Regarding the TV armoire-It's 300 years old. Came from Europe. The nails are not nails, but they are latches on the "BACK" of the door that unless your baby is almost 4 ft tall and crawls to the back could not reach.
Regarding the staircase, The handrail is on the left and compliant with ADA. Handrails where you are suggesting, would be a hazard and prohibitive to space needed for entry/exit. For those in the guest party that may be elderly & have mobility issues; I always recommend the primary bedroom and bath for their stay as all the doors are 36" including the entrance to the bathroom and shower accommodates walk-in/roll in mobility. I understand Grandma wanting to be close to her grandchild; however, both play-n-pack/cribs can be placed in that downstairs bedroom with plenty of room for mobility.
Thank you for appreciating the play-n-pack which remained unopened (You had access to 2 during your stay) along with the baby's bathtub, high chair, baby mattress, & baby sheets I had delivered to you the night of your check in.
I'll end with this feedback for you; had you let me know of your list of negatives while still in the house; I actually had a beach house on Siesta Key available during your time of stay, all one level with NO STAIRS, baby gear & baby furniture...I would have been happy to have moved you & your family to that beach house...Of course, the humidity I can't help you there...would be worse at the beach; but I think really the source of your disappointment; was you were downtown... not at the beach & the humidity in Southwest Florida really was not your cup of tea...Again had you just communicated. Communication is Key. I strive on making sure everyone is happy within my abilities that are realistic. You & your family would've been no exception.
Thank you Jessica and may you have better AirBNB experiences in your future AirBNB stays. Kind Regards, Owner & Host, Melissa
Casey
Website: Airbnb, May 2024
We had a great Mother’s Day weekend in Sarasota staying here. The location and set up of the home was ideal and would highly recommend. The only thing to note or keep in mind is there was not a lot of things like paper towels or dish washing soap so we had to purchase those items. Other than that, the house was fully equipped and we would stay here again!
Response from the host:
Hi Casey! When you stay again; please let me know immediately if your vacation house is not equipped with paper towels, dish soap, etc. That is part of the cleaning company’s task list before your arrival to put all those necessities out and the supplies are on premise. Thank you so much again for choosing the property! Please check out my newest Siesta Key listing on my profile for your next booking. I just opened it! :) Thanks
Jennifer
Website: Airbnb, May 2024
Melissa is an excellent host, she extended us every courtesy and recommended a downtown bike ride and farmers market. It ended up being a great experience.
Yuka
Website: Airbnb, May 2024
Melissa’s place was great. Just like photos and very clean and spacious. Whenever we contacted her she responded very quickly within 5 minutes. We had a problem with the back door and despite it was late in the day on Saturday, she immediately arranged to send someone to take a look at. Thank you for everything and we highly recommend her place.
Joy
Website: Airbnb, Jan 2024
Having a dog friendly place to stay in Sarasota was amazing thank you
Kaity
Website: Airbnb, Dec 2023
A very lovely stay in Sarasota, comfortable house, great location, lots to do!
Ryan
Website: Airbnb, Nov 2023
We loved it! Amazing place and host! A++++
Hans
Website: Airbnb, Nov 2023
We had a great stay here. House was clean, comfortable, and spacious. Location was great, easy walk to downtown Sarasota attractions. Melissa was extremely responsive and accommodating. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Daniel
Website: Airbnb, Nov 2023
Great place, and owner made everything easy.
Dominick
Website: Airbnb, Oct 2023
Melissa was very accommodating and super responsive. Great place to stay in Sarasota!!