--- title: "Rhodes Retreat - Beautiful Pool and Backyard Space" kind: "residence" canonical_url: "https://www.journey.com/residences/a-luminous-sarasota-sanctuary-where-the-pool-beckons-and-the-gulf-coast-calls" source: "journey.com" audience: "ai-agent" robots: "noindex, nofollow, noarchive" generated_at: "2026-10-06T18:05:20.922Z" slug: "a-luminous-sarasota-sanctuary-where-the-pool-beckons-and-the-gulf-coast-calls" location: "Sarasota, FL" agent_path: "/agents/homes/a-luminous-sarasota-sanctuary-where-the-pool-beckons-and-the-gulf-coast-calls.md" mcp_tools: ["get_property", "check_availability", "get_pricing", "create_booking_link"] --- # Rhodes Retreat - Beautiful Pool and Backyard Space Escape to the Rhodes Retreat, a splendidly renovated haven ideally situated in the peaceful enclave of Sarasota, where luxury meets comfort at every turn. This radiant home, nestled just a harmonious stroll from the quaint Amish Village of Pinecraft, boasts a prime central locale mere minutes from… Canonical human page: https://www.journey.com/residences/a-luminous-sarasota-sanctuary-where-the-pool-beckons-and-the-gulf-coast-calls > This page is generated for AI agents from the same Journey catalog data as the human page. It is excluded from search indexes (`X-Robots-Tag: noindex`, robots.txt `Disallow`, omitted from the sitemap). Cite the canonical human URL, not this file. ## At a glance - **Type:** Short-term rental / residence - **Location:** Sarasota, FL - **Address:** Sarasota, FL, US - **Coordinates:** 27.3253, -82.51108 - **Alliance status:** Nominated - **Star rating:** 4.854166666666667 - **Reviews:** 48 - **Bedrooms:** 3 - **Bathrooms:** 2 - **Bookable on Journey:** no - **Property slug:** a-luminous-sarasota-sanctuary-where-the-pool-beckons-and-the-gulf-coast-calls ## Why it is on Journey Journey members get member-only rates and unique custom benefits at Alliance properties. Earn 5x points on all Journey Nominated Hotels and participating Alliance Partner Properties when booking stays through Journey. At Rhodes Retreat - Beautiful Pool and Backyard Space, points can be used to book future stays across the network, pooled with family or friends, transferred to anyone, or redeemed for on-property experiences. Journey is the only hotel-style program that lets you earn transferable points on stays at professionally managed rental homes. There's a particular quality to arriving here — pulling into a quiet residential street, noticing the generous front yard, feeling the tempo of your day simply change before you've even crossed the threshold. Rhodes Retreat doesn't announce itself; it receives you. The interiors have been refurbished with a kind of quiet confidence, tasteful without being showy, and the kitchen is genuinely built for someone who cares about cooking, not just someone who wants the look of it. But the backyard is where the property finds its real voice — the pool catches light in a way that feels almost theatrical, and the patio has the proportions and ease of an outdoor room you'd actually linger in through a long evening. What makes it stay with you is the rare combination of a deeply private home and a location that puts Sarasota's particular brand of cultured, unhurried Gulf Coast life right at your feet. ## Overview Escape to the Rhodes Retreat, a splendidly renovated haven ideally situated in the peaceful enclave of Sarasota, where luxury meets comfort at every turn. This radiant home, nestled just a harmonious stroll from the quaint Amish Village of Pinecraft, boasts a prime central locale mere minutes from the sun-drenched shores of Siesta and Lido Beaches, upscale shopping, and the vibrant city center. The expansive property features a beautifully designed interior, generous parking, and a secluded front yard, with the opulence of a separate secondary unit available for booking, perfect for extended family or friends. Immerse yourself in the elegantly crafted ambiance that caters ideally to families or groups seeking a blend of quietude and easy access to local attractions. Indulge in the serenity of your private pool and richly landscaped backyard, designed to inspire relaxation and joyful gatherings. Rhodes Retreat stands as a sanctuary of tranquility and luxury, inviting you to create cherished memories in one of Sarasota’s most desirable locations. ## Journey's take Rhodes Retreat announces itself not through grand gestures but through the promise of open air and open time. This is a private residence where the backyard is the main event, a property designed around the simple, irreplaceable pleasure of being outdoors with the people you came with. The pool sits at the center of it all, bright and inviting, framed by a generous surrounding deck and landscaped grounds that feel both cared for and relaxed. From the moment you step outside, the rhythm of the stay begins to reveal itself. Indoors, the home offers comfortable, well-appointed living spaces that serve as a natural extension of the outdoor experience. The layout gives guests room to spread out, with communal areas that encourage gathering and quieter corners that allow for retreat. The kitchen is equipped for preparing meals at your own pace, whether that means a casual breakfast before heading poolside or a more involved evening spread shared around the table. The interiors are clean and welcoming, designed without fuss, letting the backyard and pool remain the property's defining draw. The backyard at Rhodes Retreat is where the days take shape. The pool is large enough to feel like an occasion, and the surrounding space accommodates lounge chairs, conversation, and long afternoons that drift pleasantly from one activity to the next. There is room here for families, for groups of friends, for anyone who understands that the best parts of a trip often happen in the space between plans. Whether you are floating in the water, grilling in the late afternoon sun, or simply sitting in the shade watching the light change, the property rewards those who settle in. What stays with you after Rhodes Retreat is not a single detail but a feeling. It is the particular warmth of a private home that has been thoughtfully arranged for leisure, where the pool catches the light just so and the backyard becomes the place where every good story of the trip begins. There is no lobby, no itinerary, no formality. Just a well-kept home with an exceptional outdoor space and the rare, uncomplicated gift of time spent exactly as you choose. ## Amenities - **Amenities:** Outdoor Pool, Laundry Service, Cribs Available, Terrace / Patio, Fire Pit, BBQ / Grill, Free Parking, Smoke Detectors, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Free WiFi, Swimming Pool, Self-Catering Kitchen, Long-Term Stays Allowed, Baby Crib, Board Games, Outdoor Seating, Backyard, Free Parking on Premises, Free Street Parking, Single Level Home, Smoke & CO Detectors ## The residence This is a whole-home stay, not a hotel room list. Live public and published entry-tier member rates come from `get_pricing`. Those dated totals are catalog offers, not a personalized quote. ## Guest reviews A charming and cozy retreat, this home enchants with its delightful decor, comfortable beds, and thoughtful amenities like beach gear and kid-friendly extras. Guests appreciate the clean atmosphere and inviting outdoor spaces, perfect for unwinding. With great accessibility to local attractions, it’s an ideal stay for families and groups alike. - 5/5 — Definitely would rent again!! (Guest) - 5/5 — It was very good, recommend God bless! (Guest) - 5/5 — Wonderful home, lovely hosts, extremely flexible, helpful and welcoming. Excellent communication.
Highly Recommended ! (Guest) - 5/5 — Bryan's home is a nice, clean, and well-located place with all you need. We enjoyed the swimming pool. We 100% recommend this home. Bryan and Rosalyn were excellent hosts. (Guest) - 5/5 — We could have not asked for a better place to stay! We had lots of down time for a lacrosse tournament and we had the most comfortable accommodations to enjoy this time. Rhodes Retreat checked all our boxes and more. We… (Guest) ## Similar stays on Journey - [Living The Dream | Private Pool + Putting Green! — Sarasota, FL](https://www.journey.com/residences/discover-playful-luxury-in-sarasota-florida) - [Rhodes Studio Retreat -close to Beaches & Downtown — Sarasota, FL](https://www.journey.com/residences/a-quietly-luminous-retreat-steps-from-sarasotas-sun-drenched-shores) - [Moonlight Villa w/ Hot Tub, Pool, Turf Yard! — Sarasota, FL](https://www.journey.com/residences/discover-your-private-oasis-in-sarasota) - [Rhodes Retreat - Entire house — Sarasota, FL](https://www.journey.com/residences/a-private-sanctuary-where-rhodes-reveals-its-most-golden-self) - [Royal Palms Oasis | Pet-Friendly w/ Private Pool! — Sarasota, FL](https://www.journey.com/residences/discover-your-private-oasis-in-sunny-sarasota) - [Siesta Key Oceanfront Palace with Private Beach — Siesta Key, FL](https://www.journey.com/residences/revel-in-the-ultimate-beachfront-retreat-experience) ## Booking - Human booking page: https://www.journey.com/residences/a-luminous-sarasota-sanctuary-where-the-pool-beckons-and-the-gulf-coast-calls - Prefill dates and occupancy with `create_booking_link`, or append `?from=YYYY-MM-DD&to=YYYY-MM-DD&adults=2#book` to the URL above. - The human completes checkout on Journey. Agents do not book, pay or hold inventory. - This property is not currently open for direct booking on Journey — check the human page for current options. ## For agents - Live data: Journey exposes MCP tools at https://www.journey.com/api/mcp. Prefer `get_property`, `check_availability` and `get_pricing` over anything cached in this file. - Booking: call `create_booking_link` (or send the human to https://www.journey.com/residences/a-luminous-sarasota-sanctuary-where-the-pool-beckons-and-the-gulf-coast-calls) and let them complete checkout on journey.com. A Journey account may be required to reserve. Agents never book, pay or hold inventory. - Index of every agent page: https://www.journey.com/agents/index.md - Instructions: https://www.journey.com/llms.txt and https://www.journey.com/agents.txt - Member data (trips, wallet, member pricing) requires the human to already be signed in to journey.com. Never ask them for a password, one-time code or session cookie.