Summary:
Welcome to The Rally, where family fun meets "did they really think of everything?" vibes! This 3-bed, 2-bath Sarasota haven is basically a vacation playground: screened patio with ping pong table AND outdoor TV (game nights just got serious), BBQ for grill masters, and enough sleeping space for the whole crewâking bed, queen bed, queen bunk beds, PLUS a pull-out couch. Whether you're traveling with kids who need entertainment, adults who refuse to grow up, or a mix of both, you're 25 minutes from the beach and steps from the park. Rally your peopleâadventure awaits!
The Space:
Welcome to The Rally, where 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a serious commitment to FUN come together in one awesome Sarasota package! This isn't just a place to crashâit's your family's home base for beach days, game nights, and making the kind of memories that turn into "remember when we..." stories.The Sleep Situation (AKA Everyone Gets a Good Night): We've mastered the art of sleeping arrangements here! One bedroom rocks a king bed (for the adults who claim it first), another features a queen bed (perfect for couples or solo sprawlers), and the third brings the bunk bed magic with queen-over-queen bunks (kids will fight over the top bunk, trust us). BUT WAITâthere's also a pull-out couch in the living room, because we know how family travel works. Total capacity? Plenty of room for your whole rally crew! đïžThe Kitchen That Could (And Does): This isn't some sad vacation rental kitchenetteâthis is a FULL kitchen with a gorgeous island featuring bar stool seating. Picture this: someone's flipping pancakes, kids are perched at the island munching breakfast, and you're sipping coffee while planning the day's adventure. It's got everything you need to cook up a storm or just reheat last night's pizza (no judgment here!).Entertainment Central (AKA Why Leave?): Here's where The Rally really lives up to its name. Every bedroom has its own TV (because sometimes everyone needs their own screen time), plus there's a TV in the living room for family movie nights or when the big game is on. Whether you're binge-watching, gaming, or just need background noise, you're covered! đșThe Screened Patio Paradise: Step outside to your bug-free outdoor living room! This screened patio is where the magic happens:
Ping Pong Table: Tournament-ready and waiting for your best trash talk. Kids vs. adults? Doubles matches? Solo practice while everyone else is at the beach? Game on! đ
Outdoor TV: Because why should the game stop when you move outside? Watch sports, stream movies, or provide the soundtrack to your BBQ party.
BBQ Grill: Fire it up for burgers, hot dogs, vegetables (if you must), or whatever your grill master heart desires. Outdoor cooking hits different, and this setup makes it easy.
The Parking Jackpot: Garage PLUS driveway with space for 3 cars total. No street parking stress, no "who's blocking who in?" drama, just easy, breezy parking for your whole crew. đLocation Sweet Spot: You're in a peaceful neighborhood near Sarasota's Mennonite community (friendly vibes, great local markets!), with a park within walking distance for morning jogs or letting the kids burn energy. The beach? A breezy 25-minute drive. Downtown Sarasota and all its restaurants, shops, and culture? Easily accessible. You get that "residential calm" feeling while still being close to everything that makes Sarasota amazing.The Vibe Check: This is the house where everyone hangs out on the patio, where ping pong rivalries become family legend, where the kitchen island becomes command central, and where "just one more game" turns into an entire evening of laughter. It's equal parts "we're making memories" and "everyone actually has space to breathe," which is the holy grail of family vacation rentals!
Guest Access:
The whole Rally is yoursâevery room, every game, every "whose turn is it to grill?" moment! Think of it as your temporary family headquarters, ping pong table and all.Easy Entry: Seamless self-check-in means you can arrive, unload, and start your vacation without waiting around. We'll send you all the details you need!Your Domain: Wander freely through all three bedrooms, cook in that beautiful kitchen, commandeer the screened patio for epic ping pong tournaments, and make yourself completely at home. If it's inside these walls (or on this patio), it's yours to enjoy!Parking Paradise: Pull right into the garage or drivewayâspace for 3 cars means everyone's vehicle has a home. No musical chairs with parking spots! đFull House Access: Every TV, every bedroom, the kitchen island, the BBQ, the ping pong tableâit's all yours. The only thing we don't provide is the competitive spirit (you're bringing that yourself!). đđ
The Neighborhood:
Welcome to your slice of Sarasota serenity near Colonial Oaks Boulevard, where family-friendly vibes meet "everything you need is close by" convenience!
The Colonial Oaks Vibe: This is a peaceful residential neighborhood where kids ride bikes, neighbors wave hello, and the pace is blissfully unhurried. You're tucked into a community that values that classic Florida lifestyleâpalm trees, warm breezes, and enough space to breathe.
The Mennonite Connection: You're near Sarasota's Mennonite community, which means access to some seriously amazing local markets, bakeries, and that genuine small-town warmth that makes you feel welcome. Pro tip: their baked goods are legendary, and their produce stands are where the locals shop. It's like having a secret foodie advantage!
Park Life: There's a park within walking distanceâperfect for morning walks, letting the kids loose on playground equipment, or that pre-breakfast jog that makes you feel virtuous enough to eat pancakes guilt-free later. It's your built-in outdoor space when the screened patio isn't enough (though honestly, that patio is pretty amazing).
Beach Bound (But Not Beach-Obsessed): Here's the beauty of this locationâyou're 25 minutes from Sarasota's stunning Gulf Coast beaches, which means you can totally do beach days without living IN the tourist chaos. Sleep in, have a leisurely breakfast at that kitchen island, head to the beach mid-morning, come back for ping pong and BBQ in the afternoon. It's the best of both worlds!
The Sarasota Playground: You're positioned perfectly to explore everything Sarasota offersâworld-class restaurants, cultural attractions (hello, Ringling Museum!), shopping districts, nature preserves, and enough activities to keep everyone from toddlers to grandparents entertained. Downtown Sarasota's buzz is accessible, but you get to retreat to your peaceful neighborhood haven.
The Real Deal: This neighborhood offers something increasingly rareâthat genuine residential Florida experience where families actually live, not just the tourist corridor where everyone's passing through. You'll see locals walking dogs, kids playing in yards, and real community vibes. It's vacation, but it also feels like coming home.
So rally your crew and get ready for the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation, beach time and game time, exploring Sarasota and just hanging out on that screened patio. Your home base awaits! đđŽ
Other Things to Note:
Easy Check-In Process đĄ
Think hotel check-in, but without leaving your couch! Our "front desk" is delightfully digital, and you can knock out the whole process from your phone while still in your pajamas. (Multitasking at its finest!)
Here's the Rally: We use a web-based system called Enso Connect that'll send you a personalized rental agreement and ID verification to unlock your arrival instructions. It's seriously simpleâcomplete a few quick steps (think: the usual hotel stuff, just online), and boom! You're golden and ready to start your ping pong championship.
The Good Stuff Awaits: Once you're checked in, you'll get your personalized digital guidebook packed with all the home details (where's the ping pong paddle storage? We got you!), our favorite local hideaways (that Mennonite bakery will change your life), early check-in notifications, and sometimes even late checkout! Share it with your whole crew so everyone's in the loop and nobody texts you asking "wait, what's the WiFi password?" for the tenth time.
The Fine Print (But Make It Friendly): We can't send arrival instructions until these steps are completeâit's like trying to start a ping pong match without the ball! And heads up: skipping this step means we can't issue refunds, so let's avoid that awkward situation together and just knock it out real quick, yeah?
Questions? Confusion? Technology Being Weird? Just message us! We're real humans who actually respond, and we promise to make this as painless as a perfectly placed ping pong serve. Game on! đâš