Straight answers about the Vunique portfolio of STR-legal (short-term luxury vacation rental) homes on Siesta Key and Lido Key in Sarasota, Florida.
Vunique homes are built to perform as both a private family retreat and a high-performing short-term luxury vacation rental home. The results show it: 4.9 stars from 509 Google reviews, 4.9 stars on Airbnb over five years and 4.9 stars on Vrbo; annualized average daily rates above $1,000 are common, with some homes above $1,500; and multiple homes have produced more than $500,000 in annual gross rental revenue. And every guest is welcomed in person on arrival. Past results do not guarantee future results.
Yes. Vunique homes are offered turnkey furnished (TKF) and rental-ready. And they are furnished for real: if a home sleeps 18, it seats 18 for dinner with full place settings. That is rare even in luxury vacation rentals, where many homes sleep far more guests than they are truly furnished to serve.
Each home is unique, and the signature amenities include second-story waterslides, golf simulators, putting greens, sand volleyball courts, rooftop decks, heated pools and spas, club rooms and immersive, resort-style tropical outdoor living. Inside, most bedrooms have their own en-suite bathroom and kitchens are fully stocked. Homes come with bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, beach chairs, towels, coolers and beach carts.
Yes. Vunique encourages owners to use their homes, and treats the owner’s family to the same branded-residence standards as every guest. That includes preparing the home with your private linens, kept on site in secured owner’s closets, so you sleep on your own sheets and your own pillows from the first night. Please consult a licensed advisor for legal or tax rules relevant to your personal strategy, including any limits on owner use.
Branded residences attach a hotel or luxury brand to a property, usually with brand fees and rules on how you use and rent your home. Vunique delivers branded-residence standards in design, finish and service, without those limitations: you own a private home outright and decide how it is used and who manages it.
Yes. Several Vunique homes sit side by side or back to back and can be purchased together as an estate, ideal for multiple generations, large gatherings or a larger rental footprint.
On Siesta Key and Lido Key, two barrier islands in Sarasota, Florida. Siesta Beach has repeatedly been ranked the No. 1 beach in the United States, by Dr. Beach in 2011 and 2017 and by Tripadvisor in 2025. Lido Key is walkable to St. Armands Circle and minutes from the arts and cultural scene of downtown Sarasota.
A select few sit directly on the beach. Most are a short walk away. Ask us which homes are closest to the water.
Yes. Every home in the portfolio is STR-legal (short-term luxury vacation rental). Local rules change over time, so we confirm the current status of any specific home during your confidential conversation.
Multiple homes in the Vunique portfolio have produced more than $500,000 in annual gross rental revenue, and one home recorded 301 booked nights in a single year. Revenue varies by home, season and management, and past results do not guarantee future results. Individual property financials are available with written authorization after a confidential conversation.
Hospitality is run like a luxury hotel, not a rental. Every guest is welcomed in person with an arrival walkthrough of the home, and each stay has a personal property manager from booking through departure, plus a 24/7 guest line. Before every arrival, homes pass an 80-plus point housekeeping checklist that is checked again by a separate inspector with photo documentation. Linens follow a hotel-grade triple-sheet standard and are laundered off site at a commercial facility, never in the home. Smart-home locks, thermostats and noise monitoring protect the home and the neighborhood. Vunique Vacations is a member of VRMA and the Florida Association of Vacation Rental Managers (FAVR).
No. Management is entirely the owner’s choice. Vunique Vacations is one of the highest-rated luxury vacation home managers on Florida’s Gulf Coast, with 4.9 stars from 509 Google reviews and 4.9 stars on both Airbnb and Vrbo. Every guest is welcomed in person, and every home is run to branded-residence standards, without the limitations. Our team is not paid when you choose to keep Vunique Vacations as your manager.
Many of our buyers do. Vunique homes are investment real estate, and 1031 exchange buyers are among our most common. Exchanges come with strict identification and closing deadlines, so the best time to talk with us is before your clock starts. Please consult a licensed advisor for legal or tax rules relevant to your personal strategy.
Because the deadline should not choose the property. Vunique gives exchange buyers vetted access to STR-legal (short-term luxury vacation rental) homes and a team that understands their window, so they can close on a home they would have chosen anyway.
Vunique is exclusively represented by Michael Saunders & Company, Licensed Real Estate Broker, 5100 Ocean Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34242. Your team is Rudy Dudon (941.234.3991), Fred Sassen (404.408.5956) and Brian Loebker (941.735.4393).
Start with a confidential conversation. Tell us your timeline, how you plan to use the home, and whether you are in a 1031 exchange, and a member of the team will follow up personally.
This page is general information, not tax, legal or investment advice, and no outcome is guaranteed. Please consult a 1031 attorney or other licensed advisor before making any decision about an exchange or your tax strategy. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
