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Welcome to Sarasota Villa
This lovely villa with 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms accommodates up to 6 people and has a private heated swimming pool and secluded pool area. Situated in a quiet residential area it is only minutes from downtown Sarasota and a 15-minute drive from glorious Siesta Key, which has some of the most beautiful white sandy beaches in the world and many waterfront restaurants and cafes.
The city of Sarasota and the surrounding area is known as the cultural hub of Florida. Sun, sand and water provide a stunning backdrop to museums, botanical gardens, wildlife sanctuaries, professional theatre, dance, art and music. Sarasota is one of the USA's 15 most-liveable communities, according to Money Magazine.
The main North-South Interstate Highway is only 10 minutes away and there are many shopping malls and individual shops within a 5 or 10 minute drive.
The villa provides the perfect base from which to explore the Gulf Coast or visit the many attractions of the Orlando area, which are approximately an hour and three quarters away.
Why not play golf or go boat fishing?
"Everything was more than promised or expected" "..a holiday to remember" "The pool is great"
The Villa
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The Villa is fully air-conditioned in all rooms and there are ceiling fans in the lounge and all of the bedrooms. There are 3 comfortable bedrooms, sleeping up to 6 people. The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed, walk-in wardrobe and full en-suite facilities. The second bedroom has a double bed and fitted wardrobe. The third bedroom has twin beds with a fitted wardrobe.
There is a second bathroom with bath/shower. We provide hair-dryers in both bathrooms along with towels for both bath and beach.
The open-plan lounge has two large sofas, cable TV , a video recorder, DVD player and a CD/Radio/Cassette hi-fi system, telephone and broadband Internet access.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the modern conveniences you'll require: a range cooker, electric hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, electric kettle, toaster, coffee maker and blender. There is a washing machine and tumble dryer in the garage, easily accessible from the kitchen. An iron & ironing board are supplied for your convenience.
The Dining area has a dining table and chairs for 6 people and a sliding patio door leading directly onto the pool area.
The villa has it's own solar-heated/heated private pool, which is fully screened to protect you from the insects, yet still allowing you to catch the sun. The pool is 28ft in length and 16ft wide with varying depths. Around the pool area there are sun loungers and easy chairs. During those balmy sunny days, relax around the pool on the full-length loungers or just 'read that book' under the umbrella. In the warm evenings dine alfresco with the table and seating for six. A BBQ is available on the pool deck.
Availability
2010 & 2011 - please contact us for the villa's availability
email form and telephone details on the Contact page
Booking Form
Peter & Jeanette Sait, 16 East Croft Mews, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1UT, UK
(if you would prefer a printable version of this form to fill in and post, please click here)
Booking Terms and Conditions
Contract of Hire: The hiring contract shall be between the Clients and the Owners of the property. It shall be deemed to be made subject to these Conditions of Hire. The Contract of Hire is not effective until the Clients receive a written confirmation of booking.
Initial Payment: Bookings will be confirmed upon receipt of the required deposit payment of £100 and the signed booking form. However, if the booking is made within two months of the holiday commencement date, the full amount of rental and Security Deposit will be required on booking.
Security Deposit: A returnable deposit of £75 is required to be paid with the balance of the rental. This is to be held as security against return of keys, inventory damage, excess cleaning costs, etc. The Management Company will return this deposit to the Clients subject to a satisfactory inspection.
Balance Payment: The balance of the hire costs will be due 8 weeks before the holiday commencement date. The Owner reserves the right to cancel a holiday where full payment has not been received six weeks prior to the holiday commencement date. Bookings made within two months of departure require FULL prepayment to be made.
Confirmation of Booking: Once a confirmation has been issued, the Client is responsible for the total price of the property rental as shown on the confirmation. Signing of the Booking Form constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions by the Client.
Cancellations: Provided the Owner receives written notice of cancellation not less than 10 weeks before the holiday commencement date, the Client will not be required to pay the full balance; the amount of the deposit however, will be forfeited. All cancellations must be notified in writing at the earliest opportunity.
In the event of you having to cancel your booking, the following charges will apply:
More than 10 weeks prior to departure, deposit only.
Between 8-10 weeks prior to departure, 50% of rental.
Less than 8 weeks prior to departure, 100% of rental.
Liability: The Owner cannot accept liability for the acts of our principals over whom we have no control (such as airlines, car hire companies, and rental management companies). The Owner cannot accept liability whatsoever for any injury sustained by guests or any other visitors to the home or swimming pool or for any loss or damage, howsoever caused, to any property brought to the premises. All information concerning the property and facilities is correct at the time of going to press but may be changed without prior warning for safety reasons. It is expressly agreed upon that the Client will not hold harmless the Owners or representatives, for any accident, injury or distress, financial claim or claims of any sort, that may result from any such accident. injury or distress by the tenant, Client or any other person however so caused or incurred. At no time should children be allowed to play within the pool/deck area, unless supervised by an adult.
Party Size: Under no circumstances may more than the maximum number of persons booking, occupy the property, except by prior written agreement.
THE OWNERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMTTANCE IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT MET.
Clients responsibilities: The Client is responsible for the property and is expected to take all reasonable care of it. All equipment, utensils, etc. must be left clean and tidy at the end of the hire period. A charge may be incurred should excessive cleaning be required after departure; this may be deducted from the Security deposit.
Damages: All damages and breakage’s are the responsibility of the Client and associated costs shall be refundable on demand. Where the amount concerned is less than £150, it may be deducted from the Security Deposit.
Arrival & Departure: Check in time is after 4 p.m. on the day of arrival.
Check out time is before 11 a.m. on the day of departure.
Amendments: If, after booking, the Clients decide to alter any details, the Owners will do their utmost to make the requested change provided that they are informed at least 8 weeks prior to arrival. Alterations requested within 8 weeks of arrival may have to be treated as a cancellation.
Change or cancellation by the Owners: Whenever possible all changes will be advised without delay. Should circumstances, beyond the control of the Owners require them to cancel a booking, they will wherever possible offer alternative arrangements. Should these prove unacceptable and once instructions have been received by the Client in writing, the Client will receive a full refund of all monies paid.
Force Majeure: The Owners accept no responsibility for and shall not be liable in respect of loss or damage or changes caused by Force Majeure events (e.g. strikes, tide, flood, closure of airports, weather conditions) or any other event beyond their control.
Insurance: The Client is strongly advised to take our adequate insurance cover. NEVER, NEVER TRAVEL WITHOUT INSURANCE. The Owners are not responsible for any deaths, injuries, illness or loss or damage to property including motor vehicles or to that of any guest however caused.
Price Guarantee: The prices quoted are subject to change. However, once your deposit has been received there will be no increase in price.
Testimonials
The villa was everything we wanted to provide a wonderful holiday. Peter and Jeanette went out of their way to provide a wonderful service. All in all a great holiday.
Raymond and Brenda, Fareham
Lovely villa, very well equipped, beautifully decorated and very clean. Enjoyed the week relaxing round the pool and exploring the beautiful beaches close by.
Sara Staker, Reading, Berks
The villa was excellent, sited in a very nice area, very secluded and close to many attractions. We would certainly book again.
Ian Smith, Crawley, Sussex
Our family had a great time in Sarasota. There is so much to see and do in the area and we enjoyed returning to your lovely villa to relax at the end of the day.
Les Gardner
We have been staying in Sarasota since 1992 and our stay in Mr Sait's villa has been one of the most enjoyable. The accommodation is fitted out to a high standard and is ideally situated for local beaches, shops and restaurants.
Colin Carter, Liverpool
A very clean and extremely well equipped villa located in a quiet residential area of Sarasota. Ideally placed for the Interstate and Gulf Beaches.
A lovely and relaxing holiday - the solar heated pool is superb.
David & Janice Dunn, Burnley, England
Lovely home, one of my best holidays I have ever had, house very well equipped and clean. We will definitely be going back.
Sterling, Michigan
We really enjoyed our two week stay in your delightful villa. Everything was more than promised or expected. Congratulations with a four star rating.
Marilyn & Barrie, Jersey
Had a wonderful two weeks holiday at your beautiful villa. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely return next year. You have thought of everything.
Christine O'Brien, North Yorkshire
Peter, we had an excellent holiday at your villa. The pool is great and we have some pleasant memories of our stay.
Nick, Chertsey
A really relaxing holiday in a lovely quiet area, great evenings around the pool not pestered by insects. An ideal base for exploring this part of Florida but still close enough to the "tourist" bits around Orlando etc.
Derek & Cherry, Surrey, England
Had a holiday to remember in your well equipped villa.
Very well located, plenty to do - Definitely saving for the next visit.
Josephine Waiton, London, England
Having just returned from a wonderful holiday in your villa in Sarasota,
Florida, we just wanted to thank you for providing us with such a clean,
comfortable and well equipped home. The villa was everything we had hoped for and more. We particularly enjoyed the swimming pool and outdoor BBQ's!
We were really surprised how many supermarkets, shopping malls and wonderful beaches were on the doorstep. We would also like to thank you for providing such an efficient service and for all the useful information we found on our arrival. We hope to visit Sarasota again very soon.
Anne Williams, London
Peter, we want to thank you again for the use of your lovely home in Sarasota! It was comfortable from the moment we walked in to the end of our stay! The pool is great and the house had everything we needed and then some. We love Siesta Key Beach and thank you for the other recommendations around the area!
Again, thank you for a wonderful vacation, it couldn't have been better!
David & Teri Holmes, Illinois, US
Our stay was beyond our expectations. The villa offered all the luxuries you would have at home and having our own pool for the duration was fantastic. Thank you very much for making our holiday the best we have
had in years. We are looking forward to staying again.
The Letts' family, Chelmsford, UK
We have just returned from having a really lovely time staying at your villa, it is in a good location close to beaches, malls & restaurants and is extremely well equipped, catering for all our needs as well as our children's. Thoroughly recommended - thanks again.
Vanessa & Richard Lines, Ringwood, Hampshire
Dear Jeanette and Peter, Just a note to say how much we all enjoyed ourselves in Sarasota, but what really made the holiday perfect was the stay in your beautiful villa which had all the comforts of home (plus the pool). Thanks again,
Sheila and Keith, Pagham
Had a fabulous holiday here - great accommodation (homely & stylish, comfortable beds, comfortable sofa, warm swimming pool - all very important!) great location, access to fantastic beaches..just waiting to book up for next year! Thoroughly recommend.
The Hardings
Just a brief email to say what a wonderful stay we had in Sarasota, and how good the villa was. It must have taken you ages to think of all the things that were there for the benefit of people staying. We have recommended it to several people to put on their list of places to stay, and when we return to Florida we hope that it is available for us. I have to say that it made the holiday all the better, after a shaky start that I won't bore you with. Once again many thanks from two very delighted holiday home tenants.
Mike & Joyce, London
We would like to thank Jeanette and Peter for yet another comfortable holiday in their very well equipped Sarasota villa with heated pool. For those that require a home from home with everything included we must give this villa the big thumbs up. The area is perfect for exploration of Sarasota. Beaches shops etc, etc.
We have had a long six week holiday and a shorter two week break recently in the villa. On each occasion we would have loved to have extended our stay; that's a first for us, being discerning British Globe-trotters.
There is nothing that has missed the keen eye of Peter and Jeanette, we wanted for nothing.
Summary: We loved every minute of our stay and will, when possible, return to your lovely home in Florida.
Many Thanks and best wishes,
April and Roger Letts, Blakeney, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Days Out
Siesta Key is a barrier island, eight miles long, just offshore of Sarasota, directly on the Gulf of Mexico. It has some of the world’s finest white sand beaches, with unique restaurants, resorts, shopping and nightlife.
Sail aboard a 41-ft sailing vessel past celebrities' homes, the new Ringling Causeway bridge and view the Sarasota skyline.
Choose from fishing charters, boat or jet-ski rentals.
Hire a bike, a surrey, a motor-scooter, or take a kayak eco-tour.
Go para-sailing.
Or just keep fit in a gym with daily, weekly or monthly rates.
Take in a glorious sunset and dine out in a wide choice of bars and restaurants.
Founded in 1997, Circus Sarasota is a not-for-profit performing arts educational organization, committed to broadening the artistic contribution of circus.
Known as the "Circus Capital of the World," Sarasota now claims its own one-ring, five star international circus.
Enriching, Educating, Entertaining. Serving the community through outreach and human service; fostering the tradition of the circus arts through educational programs and raising the awareness of the living circus through world-class performance. With matinées and evening shows, a great event for all the family.
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida is perhaps best known for its living collection of more than 6,000 orchids.
The 9.5-acre bay front property is an open-air and under-glass museum of more than 20,000 colorful plants.
Throughout the grounds of the historic Selby estate are many distinct garden areas, including the Tropical Display House with its lush rain forest atmosphere, the towering Bamboo Pavilion, Banyan Grove, Cactus and Succulent Garden and Cycad Collection. Also on the grounds is the former Christy Payne Mansion, a unique example of eclectic Southern Colonial architecture. The Mansion, on the National Register of Historic Places, is the home to ever-changing botanical art and photography exhibits.
Children will delight in our indoor “rainforest,” brilliant dart frog collection, and our gardens abundant with tropical flora and fauna.
From its humble beginnings in tiny shed in a small Florida town, Mote Marine Laboratory has expanded to include a 10.5-acre campus in Sarasota.
From the original focus on sharks, Mote research has expanded to include seven major areas of concentration, organized into seven research centers, and operates a public aquarium that serves nearly 400,000 visitors a year.
Historic Spanish Point. Discover a fascinating 30-acre museum overlooking beautiful Little Sarasota Bay in Osprey, Florida.
Experience prehistory by stepping inside 'A Window to the Past', an archaeology exhibition about the gulf coast region’s earliest people. Be surrounded by a 15 foot high prehistoric shell mound called a midden.
Explore Florida’s pioneer life by touring a home built in 1901, a citrus packing house to learn about the produce of the Webb homestead, and the charming Mary’s Chapel where many couples have been married in the past and today.
Reflect on the early 1900s as you stroll through formal gardens created by Mrs. Potter Palmer as part of her winter estate. Interact with a working maritime heritage boatyard and take seasonal excursions on Magic, a reproduction of a 1906 motor launch.
Enjoy shaded nature trails through native plant communities and stunning views of Little Sarasota Bay from large boardwalks. Relax in a dazzling Butterfly Garden which boasts blooms year-round. Bring a picnic lunch and dine under the graceful branches of a large majestic Southern Magnolia.
Located on a 66-acre estate on Sarasota Bay, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art was established in 1927 and is now recognized as the official State Art Museum of Florida, offering 21 galleries of European paintings as well as Cypriot antiquities, Asian Art, American paintings, and contemporary art.
The estate features the spectacular Cà d'Zan ("House of John"), a waterfront mansion that was restored in 2002. The Circus Museums, including the Tibbals Learning Center, display the world's largest miniature circus, costumes, wagons, performance equipment, and other artifacts chronicling the history of the Circus. The estate also features Mable Ringling’s Rose Garden, completed in 1913, and beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking Sarasota Bay.
The Museum offers numerous cultural and educational programs, including courtyard concerts, "Third Thursday" socials on Cà d’Zan's terrace, lectures, workshops, children’s programs, teacher training sessions, and public tours. The Museum also houses an art conservation laboratory, a 65,000 volume art library, and archives.
Included on the estate are the Treviso Restaurant, Banyan Café, two gift shops, and acres of parkland and gardens with banyan and palm trees among the wide variety of native and exotic plants.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens is one of the oldest continuously operating attractions in the State of Florida. Opened to the public in 1940, the “Gardens” has retained its old Florida charm and very little has changed over the past sixty-eight years.
The Gardens feature 10 acres of lush tropical vegetation, winding jungle trails and entertaining, educational bird and reptile shows twice daily. The “Kiddie Jungle” features a tree house, haunted tree, tiger swings, slide and a custom wooden train for the children to play on. The Flamingo Café serves delicious sandwiches, ice cream and snacks, or you can bring your own picnic lunch and dine alfresco on one of the many picnic tables that are available!
Your visit isn’t complete without feeding our “free roaming” American Flamingos!
The Sarasota Classic Car Museum opened its doors to the public in February of 1953. Although the SCCM has changed ownership over the years it has operated continuously and now enjoys the recognition of being one of the oldest car museums in the world.
It features a “living” collection of over 100 automobiles, spanning over a century of manufacturing. We have John Lennon’s Mercedes Roadster, Paul McCartney's Mini Cooper and a dragster belonging to Don Garlits among our favorite treasures.
In addition to our extensive auto display, the Museum also has an Antique Game Arcade we invite everyone to enjoy. The games are operational and cost just a few cents to play. Smaller exhibits can be found throughout the Museum and Gift shop, also, such as the Antique Camera and Photograph Display.
C.B.’s Saltwater Outfitters has been a Sarasota institution since 1959.
Located on beautiful Siesta Key, C.B.’s offers exciting opportunities for fishing anglers of all levels. From Charters fishing to boat rentals for touring our beautiful Sarasota bays and miles of inter-coastal waterways.
C.B.’s features a full line of ORVIS endorsed outfitters clothing, and guide service. A wide variety of fishing equipment, outdoor clothing, tackle, live and frozen bait, boat rentals, Florida fishing licenses, beach gear, soda, beer, snacks, and ice.
Sarasota Bay Explorers Eco-Tours
Looking for an exciting, hands-on, educational and FUN experience on the water? We've got it!
We are located in beautiful Sarasota, and work in conjunction with Mote Marine Laboratory to provide interactive marine science boat trips for both public and private use.
We offer several types of eco-tours including our renowned Sea Life Encounter Cruise, Guided Kayak Tours, Nature Safari and private charters aboard the Miss Explorer.
Welcome aboard the Marina Jack II! Sarasota’s newest and most luxurious dinner boat. Join us for a relaxing cruise through the inter-coastal waters and the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy delicious dining, outstanding views, and world class service. Our air conditioned salons and open air outside deck will provide you with the best way to enjoy the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. On the Marina Jack II every seat is a window seat!
What better way to enjoy water-front dining than to be on the water! Each day you can choose from a lunch buffet featuring Grilled Chicken Alfredo and Catch of the Day or our Captain Jack’s Prime Rib & Special Entree dinner buffet. While dining, enjoy playful dolphins, warm sunshine, and relaxing breezes.
Myakka Safari Tours: Sarasota's Largest Attraction!
Come aboard the "Gator Gal", the world's largest enclosed airboat, and explore the 29,000 acre Myakka River State Park.
Open 7 days a week. 14 miles east of US-41 on State Road 72.
For information call: 941-365-0100 (no web site at present).
All the above information and more, including money-off coupons, is also contained in the Sunny Day Guide of Sarasota Inc. Pick up a copy when in town.
And much, much more...
Links
Link to the CBP.gov website (US Customs & Border Protection) to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization.
International visitors to the U.S. from Visa Waiver Program countries are now required to apply for
travel authorization online. It's easy, free and available in 16 languages.
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Contact
Peter & Jeanette Sait
16 East Croft Mews, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1UT, UK
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1403 264559
or email, using the form below