Pet-Friendly Vacation Rentals in Sarasota: 2026 Guide
Sixteen homes on srq.rentals take pets, but Sarasota's public beaches do not take dogs. The homes by area, what a week and a month at Zarazota cost with tax, the county's dog beach and dog parks, and the service animal rules.
srq.rentals lists 16 pet-friendly vacation homes in the Sarasota area as of October 22, 2026: 11 on the Sarasota mainland, 3 on Siesta Key, 1 on Anna Maria Island and 1 in Bradenton. The lowest listed nightly rates are $176 for a 2-bedroom Siesta Key cottage and $230 for Zarazota, a 3-bedroom pool home in Sarasota that you book directly with us. Plan the dog's beach time before you book: Sarasota County keeps animals off its public beaches, and the off-leash dog beach is Brohard Paw Park in Venice.
Below are the homes by area, what a week and a month at Zarazota cost with tax, the beach and park rules from county sources, and what to ask a host before you bring a dog. We checked every rule and price on October 22, 2026.
Pet-friendly homes on srq.rentals by area
| Area | Pet-friendly homes | Lowest listed nightly rate | Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota mainland, including downtown | 11 | $230 (Zarazota) | 2 to 23 |
| Siesta Key | 3 | $176 (2-bedroom cottage) | 2 to 3 |
| Anna Maria Island | 1 | Not shown by the host | 4 |
| Bradenton | 1 | Not shown by the host | 2 |
On Siesta Key the three are a 2-bedroom cottage with a private hot tub at $176 a night, 321 Faubel Street (3 bedrooms, pool) at $190, and 617 Lotus Lane (3 bedrooms, pool) at $350 to $570 depending on the season. On the mainland, 9 of the 11 have 4 or more bedrooms, so they suit a family reunion or group trip better than a couple traveling with one dog. Browse them on Siesta Key vacation rentals and Sarasota vacation rentals.
What a week and a month cost at Zarazota
Zarazota has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, sleeps 8, and has a pool and a putt-putt green. The owners live in the adjacent unit. The host sets a 7-night minimum, $230 on weeknights and $250 on Friday and Saturday nights, 5% off a stay of 7 nights or more and 8% off 28 nights or more. We charge no guest service fee.
| Line | 7 nights | 28 nights |
|---|---|---|
| Weeknights at $230 | 5 nights, $1,150 | 20 nights, $4,600 |
| Friday and Saturday at $250 | 2 nights, $500 | 8 nights, $2,000 |
| Length-of-stay discount | 5%, -$83 | 8%, -$528 |
| Cleaning fee | $120 | $120 |
| 13% tax on rent and cleaning | $219 | $805 |
| Total | $1,906 | $6,997 |
Stays of six months or less in Sarasota County pay 6% tourist development tax on top of 7% state sales tax, 13% in all. The Sarasota County Tax Collector lists pet fees among the charges the tourist tax applies to, so a pet fee costs a little more than its sticker price. Our tourist tax page explains the rest.
Where your dog can and cannot go
Sarasota County's animal code makes it a violation to take an animal onto any public beach, park, playground or school grounds in the county unless the county board has designated the area for animals. Dogs trained to assist a person with a disability are the exception (Sarasota County Code, Chapter 14, Sec. 14-48). The county's park rules put it in one line: dogs are allowed in designated parks and areas, and service dogs are welcome.
- Brohard Paw Park, 1850 S. Harbor Drive, Venice: a fenced dog park next to the beach area the county lists as off-leash for dogs. The City of Venice owns it, and the park is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (county listing).
- Off-leash dog parks run by Sarasota County: 17th Street Park (4570 and 4730 17th St., Sarasota), Bay Street Park (300 Bay St., Osprey), Lakeview Park and Woodmere Park (county list).
- Dog-friendly parks, preserves and trails: dogs are welcome on a hand-held leash of 6 feet or less, and stay out of playgrounds and athletic fields. The county list had 77 dog parks and dog-friendly locations when we checked.
- Siesta Key Beach Access 1, 3940 N. Shell Road, is listed as dog-friendly with a leash, but the county page says it is temporarily closed due to hurricane damage. Check it again before you plan around it.
- Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Beach: Manatee County prohibits pets at Coquina Beach, and its beach page says dogs are not allowed at the county's beaches.
Service animals are not pets under Florida law
Florida's service animal law, Florida Statutes section 413.08, covers hotels and other lodging places. A service animal is a dog or miniature horse trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. A host may not charge a deposit or surcharge for one, even if pets pay one, and may ask only whether the animal is required because of a disability and what work or tasks it has been trained to perform. The statute says emotional support and companionship do not count as work or tasks. The handler still pays for damage if the host charges other guests for damage caused by pets.
What to ask the host before you book
- How many pets the home takes, of what size and which kinds.
- The pet fee or deposit, and whether it is charged per stay or per night.
- Whether a pet may stay alone in the home, and whether a crate is expected.
- Whether the yard or pool area is fenced.
- For a condo, the association's pet rules, which can be stricter than the host's. See our HOA and condo rules page.
- For a month or longer with a pet, start with Sarasota monthly rentals.
Frequently asked questions
Are dogs allowed on Siesta Key Beach?
Not on Siesta Beach or other public beaches in Sarasota County. County code Sec. 14-48 keeps animals off public beaches unless the county designates an area, with an exception for service dogs. Siesta Key Beach Access 1 on N. Shell Road is listed as dog-friendly on a leash, but it was temporarily closed for hurricane damage on October 22, 2026.
Where is the dog beach in Sarasota?
Brohard Paw Park at 1850 S. Harbor Drive in Venice. Sarasota County lists it as the beach area with off-leash access for dogs, next to a fenced dog park. It is owned by the City of Venice and open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
How much does a pet-friendly vacation rental in Sarasota cost?
On srq.rentals on October 22, 2026, the lowest listed nightly rates were $176 for a 2-bedroom Siesta Key cottage and $230 for Zarazota, a 3-bedroom pool home in Sarasota. A week at Zarazota totals $1,906 and 28 nights $6,997, including cleaning and 13% tax, before any pet fee.
Can a host charge a pet fee for a service dog?
No. Florida Statutes 413.08 bars lodging from charging a deposit or surcharge for a service animal, even when pets pay one. The guest is still liable for damage if the host charges other guests for pet damage. Emotional support animals are not service animals under that law.
Is a pet fee taxed in Sarasota?
Yes. The Sarasota County Tax Collector lists pet fees among the charges included in rent that the 6% tourist development tax applies to, for stays of six months or less.