Located in Kensington Park within a short walk of Northeast Plaza Shopping Center, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bobby Jones Golf Complex. This vacation home welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.
Northeast Plaza Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Sarasota Commons Shopping Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Bobby Jones Golf Complex - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Ed Smith Stadium - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
Stardust Event Center - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
Getting around
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Hob Nob 57 Tavern - 11 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Pizza Hut - 13 min walk
La Sabrosita - 15 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Fern Retreat 5/2 Home with Heated Pool
Escape to Fern Retreat for a serene family vacation. This beautiful & spacious rental offers a perfect oasis with 5 bedrooms and a screened in pool. Explore local attractions like Marina Jack (4.6 miles) and Siesta Key Beach (10.4 miles) for memorable outings. Indulge in shopping and dining at the Mall at University Town Center (5.6 miles). Challenge your friends & family to a game of life-size chess! Feel cozy and comfortable as you relax and create cherished memories in this peaceful retreat. The space This five-bedroom home has two bathrooms, a kitchen, a den area for the family to hang out in and watch movies, and a beautiful spacious backyard with a screened in pool. Fire up the grill and have a cookout. The master bedroom is truly special, with a walk-in closet and a door that leads straight to the pool. Enjoy your morning coffee as you hear the birds chirp by the pool. Have fun with family and friends in the backyard playing life-size chess and feel the fresh breeze while relaxing on the hammock after a rejuvenating swim.
**Please note, there is a tiny home on the property that is available to be booked separately. There may be a potential for noise from guests that book the tiny home. The only shared space is the driveway area.
Siesta Key Beach is 10.4 miles away and Lido Key Beach is 7.4 miles away. Guest access There is a tiny home on the property that is available to book separately and may be occupied during your stay. The only shared space is the parking area, all other areas are private to each home.
There's a large U-shaped driveway with plenty of parking, can comfortably fit 4-5 cars. Please note the far-left side of the driveway is reserved for the guests staying at the tiny home! Other things to note **Quiet time after 10pm **No loud parties **No glass by the pool **Homeowner is not liable for any accidents that occur in or near the pool. Please swim at your own risk. **Please refrain from bringing pool floats that have confetti/glitter inside of them. This can cause issues for the pool if one pops, and the confetti/glitter gets into the pool. Thank you for understanding!
We offer a complimentary starter kit of necessary amenities which is generally enough for shorter stays but after that is used up, it is the responsibility of the guest to provide the rest for themselves. Items included in the starter kit are toilet paper, small toiletries, paper towels, coffee, coffee filters, creamer, sugar, trash bags, a dish sponge, dish soap, and laundry soap.
If you need anything, please contact us through the messaging system. This keeps an accurate record of our conversation and is easily accessible by an account representative in the event of an issue. We are available during the hours of 8am-10pm EST.
We do our best to keep our pools well maintained however during the summer months with our daily wind and rain storms the upkeep of the pools tends to be a little more difficult. Thank you for your patience.
This home has weekly lawn and/or pool maintenance so please be advised that someone will enter the property at times for these purposes.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features 2 bathrooms and space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. The vacation home also includes a washing machine.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
What can I see close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Kensington Park within a short 15-minute walk of Northeast Plaza Shopping Center. You'll also find Mall at University Town Center and Nathan Benderson Park within a short drive.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 5.9 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 29.6 mi away.