We stayed in Sarasota at the Three Palms after hurricanes washed away our cottage in Anna Maria, Nov. 2024. We had little experience with VRBO so were a little unsure of the process, but our owners Bob and Bonnie led us thru it easily. Very easy entry with a keypad, combo provided to us before leaving our home. We were immediately impressed by the detailed decor and preservation of features of this older home. It was completely renovated to include all modern features, but they respected the style of the home. The stained glass windows are gorgeous. Some of the other good features: Good lighting in kitchen. Great washer and dryer. Coffee pot makes a wonderful brew. Full-size oven and fridge were very clean. Big shower, nice large towels.
This cottage is in a great location. We walked to Selby Gardens, Toasted Mango, Pastry Art, the Chalk Festival (held in Nov.), and the Farmer's Market 7-noon on Saturdays. We did our walking mostly early in the morning when the shops were closed, and shopped mostly at the UTC mall. However, if you are so inclined, there are many one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants within walking distance (15-30 min.) of the cottage.
In the evenings we were able to watch TV and relax, with all of our regular shows available on Xfinity TV, tho we were not able to access You Tube TV. The bedrooms both have ceiling fans and small closets.
I can't say enough good things about our visit to Three Palms and highly recommend it.