Sarasota Vacation Rental

From fun in the sun at the beach to a luxurious nightlife with the finest waterfront dining, Sarasota is the perfect location for all of your fun-filled activities. Situated along Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota is truly a boaters' paradise. And with the calm warm waters filled with sea life, activities such as water skiing, fishing, and boating are plentiful.

The beaches of Sarasota stretch over 35 miles along the west coast of Florida on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. With warm emerald waters in the Gulf, warm climate, and quartz sand, Sarasota has not only the best beaches, but the healthiest ones to live at as well. Long Boat Key is an eleven-mile paradise located between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay while Lido Key is a European-style island bordered by four bodies of water?the Gulf of Mexico, Big Pass, Sarasota Bay, and Brushy Bayou. Many celebrities reside in the small island of Bird Key, while Casey Key offers tranquility and unspoiled beauty. Finally, Siesta Key is known as one of the most beautiful beaches anywhere in the world with its sand 99% quartz pulverized to fine powder. At the "Great International White Sand Beach Challenge" held in 1987, it was recognized as having the "whitest and finest sand in the world." Siesta Key has also been named as one of "America's Best Beaches," "Third Best Walking Beach in the USA," by USA Today International Edition; and "The Best of the Best Sand," by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine.

Sarasota is packed with great fishing. You will certainly find a perfect spot whether you are interested in fresh or salt water, fishing from a boat, land or pier. The Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay, Little Sarasota Bay, Intercostal Waterway as well as wealth of lakes and tributaries provide endless possibilities for great spots. Three of the most popular spots are the Tony Saprito Pier from the pier and along the seawall, Siesta Bridge, and Island Park with fishing along the seawall in a beautiful park atmosphere.

Sarasota is a golfer's dream come true with 32 beautiful golf courses, including the first golf course in Florida. Check out the possibilities by finding the golf courses for every level of ability. Foxfire Golf Club is definitely a great way to spend the day by hacking that little white ball with varying degrees of proficiency. Or tee off at University Park Country Club, which was recognized as the "Number 1 golf course in Southwest Florida" and "Number 7 in the top 100 golf courses in the state" by the Florida Golf News reader poll.