PERSONALLY SPEAKING

My take on smarter travel, better stays and Sarasota– from booking direct and choosing where to stay to planning your trip and making the most of your time here.

Coastal living room with beige sofas, blue pillows, electric fireplace and pool view, book direct vs Airbnb at Magnolia
Book Direct vs Airbnb: What the Checkout Screen Hides
A platform wins when you want a third party holding your money and mediating disputes..
Night view of a heated private pool and spa with uplit palms, a Sarasota beach house with pool feel
Siesta Key Vacation Homes and Rentals: How to Book Direct
The best Siesta Key vacation homes and rentals fall into four types: Gulf-front condos, beach cottages, pool homes, and.
Two beach chairs with striped towels, umbrella and driftwood on white sand by turquoise Gulf waters, Sarasota beach house
Siesta Key Where to Stay: Island or Southside Village?
Siesta Key where to stay comes down to one choice. You can sleep on the island for beach-first mornings..
Two glasses of orange juice on a wicker table by a turquoise pool, beach house with pool Sarasota at Magnolia House Sarasota
Beach House With Pool Sarasota: The Quieter Option
A beach house with pool in Sarasota can mean an inland private home 3 miles from Siesta Key Beach..
Chef Caliber Kitchen
Magnolia House Sarasota: Your Top Questions Answered
Occupancy, location, pets, and more — quick, clear answers to the questions we hear most from guests..
Activity Room Game Table
What to Expect When You Stay at Magnolia House Sarasota
From check-in to check-out, here's a clear look at what a stay at Magnolia House is actually like..