For Rent - $2,350/month | 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Baywood Colony
Located in the highly desirable Baywood Colony, this updated and fully furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa offers comfort, convivence, and a peaceful coastal lifestyle. Just minutes from Siesta Key, this home is perfect for those seeking a quiet community close to beaches, parks, and downtown Sarasota.
Property Features
- Spacious living room and enclosed lanai
- Primary suite with en-suite bathroom and large walk-in closet
- Upgraded tile flooring in main areas, wood flooring in both bedrooms
- Private gated front porch
- Covered carport
- In-unit washer and dryer
Community Highlights
- Walk to little Sarasota Bay
- Neighborhood pool and clubhouse
- Backs up to Philippi Estate Park (5-minute walk)
- Two minutes to Siesta Key Beach
- Twelve minutes to Downtown Sarasota
- Baywood Colony is a 55+ community with limited exceptions (such as airline personnel and similar professions)
Rental Terms
- Monthly Rent: $2,350
- First and last month required at lease signing
- Minimum credit score of 675
- Background check required (may be completed by tenant or HOA)
- References from prior landlords required
- Preference for no pets (consideration for small dogs, maximum two)
This property offers a blend of privacy, upgrades, and community amenities in an unbeatable location. Contact to schedule a showing.
Owner pays for water and electric, tenant is responsible for internet and cable if desired.
55+ Community looking for a long term renter, 9-12 months minimum
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,350/mo
5888 Driftwood Pl, Sarasota, FL 34231
2beds
1,156sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available now
Small dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
Forced air
What's special
Enclosed lanaiNeighborhood pool and clubhousePrivate gated front porchIn-unit washer and dryerWood flooringUpgraded tile flooringCovered carport
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,156 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Cable not included in rent, Electricity included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Internet not included in rent, Tennis Court(s), Walk In Closet, Water included in rent
- Has private pool: Yes
Details
- Parcel number: 0105021048
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity, Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Tennis Court(s)
HOA
- Amenities included: Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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7/20/2025 | Price change | $2,350-2.1%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
7/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,400$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
1/6/2009 | Sold | $103,000-34.2%$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
4/27/2008 | Listed for sale | $156,500$135/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #381912 |