Guest
Very pleasant and comfortable house. Our family enjoyed the beautiful patio and the activities it offers. If we return to Sarasota, I would not hesitate to rent this property again.


Sunshine Haven announces itself not with grandeur but with generosity. The property opens onto an expansive backyard that feels almost theatrical in its proportions, a sprawling outdoor living space anchored by a private pool and framed by the kind of open sky that makes you instinctively slow down. This is a residence designed around the outdoors, where the house itself serves as a comfortable base camp for days spent almost entirely in the sun.
The interior holds its own with a warm, livable layout that accommodates groups and families with ease. Spacious common areas flow naturally from kitchen to living room, offering the kind of practical comfort that matters most in a vacation rental: room to gather, room to cook, room to retreat. The kitchen is fully equipped for those who prefer to eat in, and the living spaces are furnished with an eye toward relaxation rather than rigid design. Bedrooms are generous and private, each offering a restful counterpoint to the energy of the backyard.
But the backyard is undeniably the main event at Sunshine Haven. The private pool sits at the center of the grounds, surrounded by enough open lawn and lounging space to accommodate everything from morning laps to afternoon cookouts to quiet evenings under a wide sky. It is the kind of outdoor space that shapes the rhythm of a stay, pulling guests outside early and keeping them there well past sunset. There is a natural ease to the layout, with enough room for children to play, adults to spread out, and everyone to find their own corner without feeling crowded.
What stays with you after a visit to Sunshine Haven is the sense of unstructured abundance. No itinerary, no agenda, just a generous private property with a pool, a big sky, and the kind of space that lets a vacation feel like exactly what it should be.
Sunshine Haven announces itself not with grandeur but with generosity. The property opens onto an expansive backyard that feels almost theatrical in its proportions, a sprawling outdoor living space anchored by a private pool and framed by the kind of open sky that makes you instinctively slow down. This is a residence designed around the outdoors, where the house itself serves as a comfortable base camp for days spent almost entirely in the sun.
The interior holds its own with a warm, livable layout that accommodates groups and families with ease. Spacious common areas flow naturally from kitchen to living room, offering the kind of practical comfort that matters most in a vacation rental: room to gather, room to cook, room to retreat. The kitchen is fully equipped for those who prefer to eat in, and the living spaces are furnished with an eye toward relaxation rather than rigid design. Bedrooms are generous and private, each offering a restful counterpoint to the energy of the backyard.
But the backyard is undeniably the main event at Sunshine Haven. The private pool sits at the center of the grounds, surrounded by enough open lawn and lounging space to accommodate everything from morning laps to afternoon cookouts to quiet evenings under a wide sky. It is the kind of outdoor space that shapes the rhythm of a stay, pulling guests outside early and keeping them there well past sunset. There is a natural ease to the layout, with enough room for children to play, adults to spread out, and everyone to find their own corner without feeling crowded.

What strikes you first isn't the pool or the putting green or the basketball court — it's the feeling that someone designed this place around the idea of a backyard you never had. Sunshine Haven operates on a frequency closer to a beloved family compound than a standard vacation rental, where the spaces between activities matter as much as the activities themselves. The grounds are lush and deliberately private, the interiors sun-drenched and unhurried, and the whole property seems to encourage the kind of easy, unstructured togetherness that's surprisingly hard to find. It's built for groups who actually like each other — the fire pit conversations, the kitchen that invites collaborative cooking, the shuffleboard that turns competitive after dark. Sarasota's cultural depth sits just beyond the gates, but the pull to stay put is real.
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Sunshine Haven | HUGE Backyard + Private Pool! in Sarasota, FL is a whole-home stay, not a hotel room list. The public rate is the live cash price anyone can see. Journey publishes an entry-tier member rate for this stay — a catalog offer, not a personalized quote. Journey members get member-only rates and unique custom benefits at Alliance properties. Join on journey.com to unlock the published member rate, then check dates to book.
Guest
Very pleasant and comfortable house. Our family enjoyed the beautiful patio and the activities it offers. If we return to Sarasota, I would not hesitate to rent this property again.
Guest
Beautiful home with lots of entertainment! The place was spotless when we arrived. Check in and out were easy. The host was response and helpful.
Guest
This was probably one the best houses I’ve stayed in. My kids and I loved it <br/>I already tried to book it in 2 weeks but unfortunately it’s booked. <br/>Definitely recommend this house 100/10 <br/>Everything that was needed was there plus some. <br/>Thankyou so much
Guest
Great place and lots of available activities for the kids!
Guest
We had the most wonderful time staying at Landon's home in Sarasota! The house was very clean, well appointed, and oh so comfortable. We never wanted to leave!! Our kids enjoyed the pool and basketball hoop, as well as the cozy couches and large TV. My husband loved the coffee maker and grill, while I appreciated all the thoughtful touches, such as the inspirational messages throughout the home, the detergent for the clothes washer and soap for the dishwasher, and all the beach supplies. It's very close to a Publix and the Ed Smith baseball stadium where the boys attended a couple spring training games. It's about a 20 minute drive to Siesta Key, arguably the best beach in the country with free public parking. The only issue was that the door keypad didn't work when we got there, but we were able to get in through the garage. Landon sent someone out to replace the battery the next day, so it was a simple fix. All in all, one of our family's best vacations ever - thank you so much!!
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