25 Reviews of Property 293941 in Sarasota, Florida

This vacation home is a hidden gem, a uniquely beautiful and comfortable getaway. Could not stop marveling at the level of artistry in this home and garden. Each time we looked around, we noticed a new layer of artistic detail—pleasant colors and textures everywhere. All of it made for a wonderful backdrop (and frequent conversation starter,) to our family gathering. Though we were surrounded by craftsmanship, from the doorknobs down to the bathroom tiles, we didn’t feel the need to tiptoe around—the house has been designed to be lived in and enjoyed. Each room has been furnished with the comfort of guests in mind. The many group seating areas encourage socializing, but there are also plenty of private nooks for enjoying peace and quiet. And the house has all of the modern conveniences, should you want to use them—wireless internet, flat screen TVs throughout, and energy-efficient kitchen and laundry appliances. Additionally, the house is well-stocked with supplies, and we only had to step out for groceries (a block away.)


The garden surrounding Sweet Mango Manor is a plant lover’s paradise. During our stay, I got in the habit of waking up before sunrise so I could spend quiet mornings in the garden, which is incredibly inviting, and a work of art in itself. The lush garden is full of eye-popping color and movement, and is home to lizards, butterflies, cardinals, herons, songbirds, and blue jays. Winding pathways lead to hidden “rooms” and niches, and there are several comfortable group seating areas. By the end of our nearly two-week stay, I still had not counted all of the varieties of flowers, foliage, and fruit.


The owner of Sweet Mango Manor, Katherine Kelly, is a kind, approachable, and thoughtful person who truly loves Florida and generously shares her knowledge of it. She allows her guests total privacy but is always a phone call away to answer questions. As Katherine was showing us around the house on the first day of our visit, I told her I was interested in learning about plants native to Florida. Less than an hour later, I found a pile of books on the subject stacked on the porch. Katherine left them there for me. I’m so grateful she did, because studying them enriched my experience in the coming days. Katherine also left us fruits from the garden to sample. Gestures like these meant so much; they set Sweet Manor Apart from any hotel. We all fell in love with this place during our time here.