Welcome to Palm & Oak, an expertly curated vacation rental unlike any other in Sarasota w/ direct access on 2 sides to the coveted Arlington Park. This fully renovated Coastal Pool & Spa home offers nearly 2000 sq ft of living space on a huge 1/3 acre lot w/ vast park views & direct park access from your private fenced backyard. Just minutes from Siesta Key Beach & Downtown Sarasota, this property offers an A+ location & a resort style pool & spa that rivals local hotels. Wake up every morning & watch the City of Sarasota come alive just outside your back door w/ park views as far as the eye can see. Sip your coffee from the temperature controlled sunroom or elevated pool deck & hear the sounds of nature, watch runners go by on the jogging path & owners playing fetch w/ their pups w/ the park fountain in the distance. Palm & Oak was fully renovated from top to bottom w/ vacationing guests in mind. The vibe is coastal & elegant w/ shiplap walls, white oak accents & handcrafted oak & rattan furniture. The floor plan is ideal w/ the master suite on its own wing of the house featuring an en suite designer bathroom, walk in closet, a 60" flat screen TV & sliders w/ access to the furnished sunroom & pool deck beyond. The guest wing features 2 additional bedrooms & a designer bathroom. The entryway of the home offers a mudroom w/ hanging space & an upholstered storage bench. Just off the entry area is a living room w/ swivel chairs & side table, a console table full of family board games & a round table for gathering that has equal viewing of the 75" family room tv & the front of the house onto Hyde Park Street. The living room sofa doubles as a queen pull out sleeper & is accompanied by 2 buttery genuine leather chairs & a coffee table. The kitchen is at the heart of the house & offers SS appliances, white quartz countertops & a breakfast bar w/ 3 counter stools. The shiplap ceiling & champagne bronze accents make the kitchen feel both warm & luxurious.The kitchen looks out to the dining room & pool & park beyond. The dining room features a large oak table w/ seating for 8 & offers a dedicated workspace, coffee bar & adult bar set up for entertaining. Access to the pool can be had from the dining room sliders or you can exit to the 4 season air conditioned sunroom where you will find a sectional sofa, outdoor kitchen & additional table for games or conversation. Stepping outside onto the pool deck you'll instantly know you've made the right decision to stay at Palm & Oak. The pool is the largest you'll come across in a residential location w/ an envelope of 32 ft long and 21 wide (over 600 sq ft) which includes 2 large sun shelves, an elevated heated spa w/ waterfall feature, a 14 by 32 swim lane & a bench seat w/ bar stools. Stairs from the elevated pool deck down to the yard lead to a private gate that opens out directly onto the grounds of Arlington Park which offers a 1/2 mile jogging path, 2 dog parks, an aquatic center w/ Olympic size swimming pool, outdoor fitness center, playground, & indoor & outdoor basketball courts. The backyard features a gorgeous Laurel Oak Tree & a cluster of mature Sabal Palms which are all up lit at night as an homage to our house name "Palm & Oak". Additional path lights & a hedge of Pitch Apple plants line the back of the elevated pool deck to prevent falling. The West side of the pool deck offers a regulation size grassy cornhole court & outdoor dining area w/ an umbrella & nearby propane grill.