Great stay and location. This condo has it all. Close to SRQ airport, excellent proximity to downtown Sarasota, beaches and St. Armands circle. The saltwater pool was perfect and the gym was high quality. Sunsets from the balcony were a favorite. The best overall stay in Sarasota so far. We'll be back!
We spent a month and enjoyed our stay. Good location for access to the beaches. Exercise room very good with enough machines for anyone there. Parking was good and also security was very good.
Overall a nice apartmenr and great communication with owner.. Well stocked kitchen. Nice view.
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The bedding didnât seem to be washed when we arrived. The rest of the cleaning was fine though.
The sleeping arrangmentt in the livingroom need a new sleepingcouch and curtains that could block out the sun. Might be ok for very small kids? But not for larger kids or afults. So the apartment is great for 3 persons.
My wife and I had an enjoyable stay at Jeff's condo. The location is conveniently located near downtown Sarasota, St. Armand's and Lido Beach, as well as a grocery store. The condo was very clean and well supplied. The view is great and you can see the sun set over the homes across the waterway. We were so happy at how quiet the building was. The option to use the kayaks was also a great feature. Some points to consider when booking is that the master bedroom window is blacked out so no outside light can get in. This is great at night but it didn't bother us since there is no view anyways and we didn't stay in that room that much. Also, keep in mind that one side of the bed is against the wall so if you need to get up at night you have to crawl to the foot of the bed to get out. The bed is soft but since that is a preference to some people, I wouldn't ding this as a bad thing. The single bed in the second bedroom is firmer, if that is your liking. The place is very secure to get in so you do feel safe. Overall, we would definitely recommend Jeff's property for anyone looking for a relaxing spot to unwind and recharge.
It was a great stay. Im elderly so i wasnt able carry the kayak to the launching site (I drag mine) because i didnt want to scratch it up. The place was really wonderful. I got to see a manatee on the morning that i was leaving from the balcony.
Property owner was excellent communicating with us. Property was well kept with narrow balcony on water/river/inlet. Linens and kitchen were clean and well maintained. Very pleasant condo but access to one bathroom was not available since it was locked. Property is recommended for your Sarasota holiday
The condo and location were great. The entire grounds were very clean and the condo was exceptionally clean. Our son loves to fish, so it was nice he could just walk out in the mornings and fish and we could watch him from the balcony. We only used the kayaks once, but was a plus that they were available to us and there was a kayak launch right there. We will definitely keep this place in mind of we return next year.
A really nice condo with lovely water views from the balcony. Lots of Pelican activity to enjoy. The Strand is a nice complex with a saltwater pool in a great location, close to downtown. This condo has the added value of providing 2 kayaks for guests use. We loved taking the kayaks out on the Bay. It was a definite highlight of our time there. The owner is wonderful to deal with and responds to all questions within minutes. I highly recommend a stay here.
Condo is clean, new, and equipped with all basics needed. Location allowed us easy access to wherever we chose to explore. Jeff responded quickly to a question after our check in. You will enjoy a relaxing visit and a lovely water view from the balcony.
The Strand is a new condo community tgat is intimate and has all the amenities we were looking for; waterfront balcony, boats, heated swimming pool and hot tub, great location, clean apartment
Modern and clean, great security, very uncomfortable bed.
Overall, the location and the condo are nice. However, although the bed looks great ( whole condo is very modern), the mattress is amongst the worst my wife and I have slept on. Little to no support, you sink in and feel every little movement from the other person. Sleep was hard to get, we tried the pull out sofa bed in the living room, but it was just as bad. Upon arrival we quickly and very unexpectedly were informed by local residents that the elevators didn't work and had been out of service since the last hurricane that affected the area. As you can imagine, it wasn't much fun carrying our luggage and groceries up the 3 flights of steps.
On our last day there, I kindly informed Jeff about our troubles with the bed and elevator. He was quick to respond and informed me that someone had just asked where they could purchase the bed and that he knew about the elevators (and did not inform us before we arrived), but had not been updated on the current status, not what I expect when paying for "luxury". That said, I wasn't looking for a well thought out explanation, an "I'm sorry for the inconvenience" would have been nice, I hope a new mattress is there for the next occupants to enjoy. As for the elevators, hopefully they are fixed soon enough, it's understandably out of his control, if that's a deal breaker for you I would definitely ask before booking. Now I'm sure Jeff is a great guy and he will look into these issues, overall we enjoyed the place just not the bed.
Loved staying at The Strand, I originally needed something temporary until I found a house and haven't yet, so I booked another month here in another unit the host has. I'd highly recommend this property and host!!!
I came to Sarasota to visit my daughter going to school near by. This place was perfect for the two of us when she stayed and i was able to work remotely. The pool was great and i used the gym several times. Had everthing we needed.
Our family stayed here for our kids spring break this year ! We really enjoyed our stay at the Strand ! Jeff, the host was quick to get back with us, and made our stay wonderful. The condo itself was beautiful, and the area was stunning ! So many things to do in this area of Serasota! Siesta keys beach đïž so close too ! We really enjoyed our stay at the Strand ! We definitely will be back ! Thanks, Jeff !
The condo was beautiful and very clean! We really enjoyed our 2 week stay. Jeffrey was very helpful and always responsive. We would love to come back again.
Condo is exactly as pictured and has everything you need for your stay. All the kitchen items were provided as we like to cook in. It was nice they also provided cleaning and paper products. Check-in process was well communicated and directions were very easy to follow. Jeff was very prompt with responses and easy to communicate with. The condo is in a very nice area located next to some wonderful parks with walking paths located on the water. Would highly recommend this condo to others. Jeff, thank you for everything and we will be back.