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vacation rentals
Explore privately owned Sarasota vacation rentals, professionally managed with a destination specialist available to help you compare the options.
154 homes listed
6 beachfront
Up to 6 bedrooms
Sleeps up to 16
154Homes listed
6Beachfront
104Houses & villas
49Condos
About Sarasota vacation rentals
Choosing a vacation rental in Sarasota
Emerald Kite currently represents 154 professionally managed Sarasota vacation rentals. The collection includes houses, villas and condos, including layouts with up to 6 bedrooms, homes sleeping up to 16 guests and 6 beachfront options. Each property is privately owned and represented by an established property-management company responsible for guest support during the stay.
Sarasota vacation rentals are what we specialize in. Culturally rich Sarasota is known as the ultimate South Florida vacation destination. Located only minutes from some of South Floridas finest beach resort including Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key, and Anna Maria Island. If you love all that sophisticated Sarasota has to offer then call us today to reserve your luxury vacation or seasonal accommodation.
Beachfront
Villas & houses
Condos
Pet-friendly
154homes listed here
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Explore Sarasota vacation rentals by size & style
Start with the space your group needs, then use the available property and experience links to narrow the collection. Each direct link opens matching Sarasota vacation rentals, with the closest bedroom and guest-capacity matches shown first.
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Featured Sarasota vacation rentals
Compare a rotating selection of professionally managed houses, villas and condos in Sarasota. Each card shows bedrooms, bathrooms, sleeping capacity and a starting rate where one has been supplied.
Around Sarasota
Ways to spend the week
Eating in Sarasota
is home to some of South Florida’s finest gourmet dining establishments
Shopping in Sarasota
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Planning your trip to Sarasota
Getting around Sarasota
the Island Trolley which start at Coquina Beach on Anna Maria to
Commercial Airports
The closest commercial airport, Sarasota Bradenton International
Municipal Airports
There are two Municipal airports, catering to private-jet travelers
House or condo?
Of the homes represented here, 104 are houses and 49 are condos. A private house may offer more outdoor space and separation between generations; a condo may offer a convenient position or shared amenities.
Why book with us
Booking Sarasota with Emerald Kite
Every home on this page is privately owned and represented by an established property-management company, with a destination specialist available to help you compare the options.
- Privately owned homes, each represented by an established management company
- Vetted on location, quality, amenities and the manager’s responsiveness — and removed if that slips
- A destination specialist helps compare the homes that fit your trip
- Payment, cancellation and check-in terms supplied before you book
- Villa Specialists available by phone
- A complimentary concierge service for dining, activities and directions
Guest stories
What guests wrote after staying in Sarasota
Unedited notes sent to the Emerald Kite team after their stay.
“Hi Sally. I just wanted to say my family and I had a wonderful time at the above location in March. Thank you so much for all your help. You were such a pleasure to deal with and thank you so much for pointing us to this property as it was wonderful - lovely...”
SarasotaApril 2015
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Sarasota vacation rental FAQs
Answers to common questions about choosing and booking a professionally managed stay in Sarasota.
Are these Sarasota homes professionally managed?
Yes. Every home is privately owned but represented by an established property-management company responsible for cleaning, maintenance and guest support during your stay. Before a property joins the portfolio it is assessed on location, the quality of the accommodation, access to amenities and the reputation and responsiveness of the management company, and it is removed if it stops meeting that standard.
Can we bring a dog?
It varies by property rather than by destination. Ask your agent to identify homes that currently accept pets, then confirm the type, number and size limits before booking. Property rules, including smoking policies, are supplied for the individual home.
How is my payment protected?
Payment schedules, cancellation terms and any protections vary by property manager and destination. Your agent will identify the contracting property manager and provide the applicable rental agreement and payment terms for review before you book.
What do Platinum, Gold and Silver mean on a listing?
They are our own rankings and they describe the interior furnishings only - not the price, the view or the location. A Platinum or Gold home can cost less than a Silver one in a better position. Rankings move up when a home is upgraded and down when it has not been refreshed in a while.
How much does a rental cost, and when do we check in?
Where a manager has supplied a starting rate you will see it on the listing; where they have not, rates are quoted on request because they change with season and length of stay. Check-in and checkout times vary by property and manager, and your agent will confirm both for the home you choose.
Need help choosing?
Tell us who is travelling and when, and a destination specialist will shortlist the homes that suit you.