FOR LEASE in Sarasota at the Essex House. Turn key LUXURY Furnished ANNUAL RENTAL. Relax and enjoy the beautiful SARASOTA BAY WATER VIEWS in this elegant CORNER RESIDENCE AT ESSEX HOUSE. Perfectly positioned on Sarasota's DOWNTOWN Bayfront. This spacious two-bedroom, two-bath home offers an exceptional combination of location, privacy, and lifestyle ideal for an executive, professional, or long-term tenant. Direct view of Sarasota Bayfront from living-room and both spacious bedrooms. This rarely available gem is a desirable 2BR/2BA corner unit with front balcony. The main bedroom offers a king bed and en-suite bathroom and the second bedroom functions as dual office and guest room with a queen/sleeper sofa. Exceptional amount of interior closet and storage space as well as an ample space locked storage unit located on the ground floor. Panoramic floor to ceiling windows. Designer furnishings and upscale finishes with porcelain marble flooring throughout complete this impressive stylish home. Updated kitchen, baths, and in unit full-size laundry. Step out to shopping, art galleries, theaters, the opera, and the many fine dining restaurants. Sarasota's best downtown living. State of the art fitness center, large salt water heated community pool and a beautiful social room. One assigned parking spot in the parking garage. HOA APPLICATION FEE: $150. PETS: Pets not allowed. LEASE TERM: Available beginning 2/15/26 for a 12-month lease. Included in rent is Xfinity Comcast Basic Cable and Wi-Fi Internet, water, sewer, garbage. Call today to schedule a showing.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 7
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai Level: First
- Living Room Dimensions: 13' x 19'
- Living Room Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Primary Bathroom Level: First
- Bathroom 2 Level: First
Interior Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen/Family Room Combo
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Open Floorplan
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Solid Surface Counters
- Thermostat
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window Treatments
- Furnished Description: Furnished
- Flooring: Tile
Appliances
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Electric
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 15' x 19'
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Balcony
- Outdoor Grill
- Sidewalk
- Sliding Doors
- Storage
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Pool and Spa
Waterfront and Water Access
- Bay/Harbor
- Waterfront Feet: 15
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned, Reserved, Basement
Land Info
- Land Lease Amount Frequency: Monthly
- Lot Size Acres: 0.34
- Lot Size Square Feet: 14608
Home Features
- View: Bay/Harbor - Full, Water
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Lobby Key Required
- Association Name: Cindy Lang
- Association Phone: 6362622654
School Information
- Elementary School: Southside Elementary
- High School: Sarasota High
- Middle School: Booker Middle
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 3
Amenities and Community Features
- Lobby Key Required
- Community Features: Fitness Center, Pool
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Twelve Months
- Security Deposit: 3900
- Rent Frequency: Monthly
- Application Fee: 65
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Sarasota
- Availability Date: 2026-02-15
- Directions: From Main ST head south on US 41, left on Ringling Drive and immediate right on Gulfstream Ave. The Essex House is on the left, parking on the north side of the building or Gulfstream Ave.
- Source Property Type: Residential Lease
- Area: 34236 - Sarasota
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: ESSEX HOUSE
- Owner Pays: Cable TV, Internet, Sewer, Trash Collection, Water
- Parcel Number: 2036031011
- Postal Code Plus 4: 7701
- Subdivision: ESSEX HOUSE
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1247
- Year Built: 1974
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1338
- Building Name: ESSEX HOUSE
- Direction Faces: West
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 52
- Levels or Stories: One
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Total Area Sqft: 1247
- Elevator: Yes
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
