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Historic Downtown Sanford Sunshine Cottage with Tree Top Suite!

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Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, toys
Dining
Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, toys
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sanford, FL
  • Place, Historic Downtown Sanford
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sanford Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Monroe
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Sanford

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Sanford, within a 5-minute drive of Historic Downtown Sanford and Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center. .This vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from The Princess Theater and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Jeanine Taylor Folk Art.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Downtown Sanford - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sanford Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Fort Mellon Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lake Monroe - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Sanford Station - 4 min drive
  • Lake Mary Station - 9 min drive
  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Barn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬8 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.

Historic Downtown Sanford Sunshine Cottage with Tree Top Suite!

Centrally located between theme parks and beaches!

A once quaint carriage house built in 1923, has transformed over the decades to a large spacious home!

This unique house is located in the historic district of downtown Sanford. Only minutes to downtown Sanford, 10 minutes from the Orlando Sanford International Airport, 1-5 miles to major highways.

The front patio is very spacious with a table, chairs and hammock to relax in. Surrounded by large trees, you feel like you are camping in the city.

The living space is one large great room with a beautiful farmhouse table that can fit 10 people comfortably. There is a home theater set up with a 60" curved 4K smart TV and 4K DVD player.. Live TV, Netflix, Disney+, and a collection of DVD movies are available for you to use.

There’s a music nook with a piano, record player and records.

Kitchen:
The kitchen is fully stocked with coffee maker, electric tea kettle, toaster, plenty of pots and pans.

The Rose Room:
The master bedroom has a king sleep number bed. French doors lead from the bedroom onto a large screened in porch. The master bathroom has a large Jacuzzi bathtub and walk in shower.

The Dogwood Room:
The 2nd bedroom has a queen sized day bed and full size trundle bed. The room is stocked with board games and toys.

The Tulip Room:
The 3rd bedroom has a king size bed and a desk.

Tree Top Suite
A guest suite is attached to the house with it's own private entrance. It's one bedroom with a queen size bed, attached full bath and has a kitchenette.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television with Netflix is available for your entertainment, and a DVD player is also provided. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
This vacation home offers books, games, and a video library. Amenities include toys, a music library, and designated smoking areas.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Netflix
  • Piano
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: Certain events are allowed, please inquire!
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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Historic Downtown Sanford Sunshine Cottage with Tree Top Suite! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved this house! So cute and ample space. The outdoor space was so nice to grill and hangout!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

eduardo s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was amazing, very well equipped home. Eclectic style with a mix of old Florida home meets modern amenities. Beds are very comfy, house is nice and spacious. Has an in law sweet great for anyone needing some privacy in your group. Host is very helpful, area is nice and only 30 minutes from Orlando, Frloida springs and many other things to do. Down the street from downtown Sanford which is beautiful and has many parks and a vast lake to see. Highly recommend to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was excellent. The neighborhood was quiet. The house was just as described and exceeded our expectations. Sara contacted us when a storm knocked out electric and wifi for a bit and kept us updated. The home is warm and is kind of a step back in time but up to date at the same time. The guest apartment is a bonus as well as the balcony. We have stayed at many Vrbo homes and some were great and others just okay. But we will definitely visit this one again. It is a gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Duane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
All good, but wifi was not working. :(
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

jordan l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The space was perfect for 4 adults and 4 kids to spread out and have space. Every bed was slept in and every person raved about how comfortable they were. Everything was clean and inviting and the location couldn’t be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Randi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really cool house!! If we’re ever in the Sanford area again, we’ll definately stay here again. Loved having the record player in the house!!! I also shared a reel on Instagram :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor and Lynn M., Green Bay, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of Southern Charm! What a lovely home to stay at over a four day weekend, where our extended Family from Wisconsin traveled and gathered for a family funeral! We really appreciated the large kitchen, living room and dining area, which gave us a wonderful space to spend time together and process our family’s loss. The upstairs screen porch was so nice to sit and visit in the evenings! There is nice large tv and L-couch, where some of our group were able to catch the end of the Packer/Lions game.The host was more than accommodating with all of our needs and we appreciated that the driveway fit 3 vehicles very easily. Highly recommend for any family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Escape

The home is full of fun and eclectic decor. All the home necessities were available for us to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place for a Perfect Stay

This property is in a very convenient location close to downtown Sanford activities, restaurants, and grocery stores. The host has thought of everything you'll need for a getaway. We loved sitting around the big kitchen table with everyone in the open floor plan area. The separate upstairs sleeping area was perfect for the couple who needed a little more "space". We felt safe in the area and enjoyed our neighborhood walks. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Privacy for everyone

We were very pleased with the accommodations. 3 bedroom and 2 baths in main house and a quaint efficiency with separate entrance from house. Worked very well for our needs. Also had 3 pups who were safe to roam outside since it was securely fenced. Definitely would recommend for a larger group
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winey Winey Marge is Ninety

Twelve Family members from Ohio, South Carolina, and Florida gathered together to spend a week celebrating our mother/aunt/grandmother/great grandmother 90th birthday. Seven of us stayed at the Sunshine Cottage. It was perfect!! Located close to Sanford Historic district, grocery store a few blocks away, Winter Park and Disney within 45 minutes away as well as convenient Sanford and Orlando airports. The cottage is immaculately clean and has all the amenities you will need. We made so many wonderful memories. This is the perfect cottage for a family celebration.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable & relaxing place to stay.

Its very cute, reminds me of the old Florida homes of the 20s (I've seen in pictures) but very well kept up and all the modern conveniences. I loved the deck off the upstairs bedroom, perfect place for morning coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The home was very comfortable for all of us!!

We loved looking at all the antiques and mature trees shading the patio and decks were so calming! My 83 year old father struggled with the low toilet in the downstairs bathroom, but if we had a raised toilet seat with us, that would have taken care of the problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

WALESKA L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay Here!

This home was the perfect getaway. We really felt like we were on vacation. It was spacious enough to complete all the preparations for a wedding; the decor was fabulous; all parties had their own private spaces; the owner was very accommodating, even bringing us last-minute items for our impromptu beach trip. Our family would stay here again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vacation rental experience ever!

We loved our time here! Sara was super flexible with us and has provided a beautiful home away from home for people visiting the area. The house is beautiful and has everything we needed for our 5 day stay for 6 people plus our two year old granddaughter. All the beds were super comfortable, the bedding and towels were high quality, and we found all the basic supplies we needed were provided. It was a perfect mix of vintage and updated, with all the latest gadgets, plus tons of great records from the 70s and 80s and vintage toys and games for your downtime. Definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H., Oviedo, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us !

The house had everything we needed. It was clean, spacious, and very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home! Unexpected treasure

Love this quaint home near downtown. Easy drive to many places in and out of town. Beds were very comfortable and the screened in porch and hammock were a family favorite. We would love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautifully rustic and authentic

Six adults, one child, and two small dogs in our party and there was plenty of room. I will rent this property again. There were a few things not perfect but this is a historic property and we knew that at the beginning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Debra K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

This was a wonderful home to gather with family. In town for a family wedding in Sanford and the location was ideal. The host was very responsive when we needed to get in touch
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

P l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

The host was so helpful, patient and friendly as I worked thru using the app. The place was very cute and historic, on a quiet street. My teenager enjoyed the piano, guitar and record player. Me and my husband enjoyed the screened in balcony and entire upstairs floor of the master bedroom and bathrooms. Plenty of board games for the kids, they enjoyed the hammock out front as well. The only thing to complain about would be the plumbing for the toilets lol, had to keep using the plunger for the downstairs toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Cute cottage

It was a very cute place to stay and the owner was very nice and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karina D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

House is very charming and cozy. Linens were clean and smells amazing.We found everything that we needed for a pleasant weekend. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you.