Our home is ideally located; close to downtown, beaches, and everything else Sarasota has to offer. It is a veritable tropical paradise in a wonderful neighborhood. The room & private bath are divided by pocket doors to the separate wing. The space The space is private but guests can access the lanai and all outdoor areas including lovely front patio. Guest access Guests have a private area of the house, but they are also welcome to enjoy sitting on the lanai and outdoor sitting areas. During your stay The amount of interaction is completely open to guests. We love having people as our guests, but we also recognize that privacy is important too. We have had some guests who quickly felt like they were family and others who are more reserved. Other things to note Sarasota offers so much to do. Not only are the beaches the best in the world, but there is always something going on--Ringling Museum, Sarasota Opera House, Van Wezel Performance Center, Selby Gardens, Myakka State Park, Mote Marine, Florida Studio Theater, Jungle Gardens, Asolo Theater, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, UTC Mall, Benderson Park, Sarasota Film Festival, etc. etc.