If you can work from anywhere, you may as well work three minutes from the #1 beach in the USA. Sunshine State Rentals has four self-contained homes on Florida’s Gulf Coast with fast, dedicated wifi, a proper place to sit and work, and nothing between you and the water after you log off.
Why remote workers pick these stays
- Fast, dedicated wifi in every home. Each listing page shows a recent speed test, so you can see what you are getting before you book.
- Self check-in and no shared walls. Each home is a separate building with its own entrance, so there are no hallway conversations or hotel housekeeping knocks during your calls.
- Full kitchens. Cook on weekdays instead of eating out three times a day.
- Free bikes and kayaks at the Sarasota island homes, so a lunch break can be a paddle around the lake.
- Book direct. No platform service fees, and you deal with the owner directly if anything comes up.
Sarasota: a private island near Siesta Key
Tiffany The Tiny Home and Shellmate Island share a private 1.5-acre island about three minutes from Siesta Key Beach. Both are HGTV-featured tiny homes with a dining table that doubles as a desk, a Smart TV you can cast to, air conditioning, and a screened outdoor lounge with hammocks for calls that do not need a camera. Fruit trees, a fire pit and a BBQ grill round out the evenings. Tiffany is the cozier 270 sq ft home and suits one person or a couple; Shellmate is an octagonal 320 sq ft home with a little more room to spread out. See the Sarasota tiny home guide for the area.
St. Petersburg: walk to Central Avenue
Grove Studio One and Grove Studio Two are private studios at The Grove in St. Pete, a short walk from the Central Avenue coffee shops, the Saturday Morning Market and the Pier. If you like to work from a café part of the day and a quiet studio the rest, this is the spot. Each studio has its own entrance, a kitchen, and fast wifi.
Practical notes for a working stay
- Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM. If you have a call that overlaps, message us and we will do our best to work around it.
- Power outlets are within reach of the work surface in every home; bring a USB-C hub if you run several monitors.
- Time zone: Eastern (New York), handy for teams on the US East Coast and workable for Europe in the mornings.
- Groceries: Publix is a few minutes from both locations; the Sarasota homes also have fresh fruit on the property in season.
Frequently asked questions
How fast is the wifi?
Each home has its own dedicated connection. Speed tests posted on the individual listing pages show download speeds in the hundreds of megabits per second, which is comfortably enough for video calls, screen sharing and large file uploads at the same time.
Is there a place to work?
Every home has a table or counter with seating and nearby power, plus a Smart TV you can use as a second screen with a cable or casting. The Sarasota homes also have a screened outdoor lounge if you would rather take calls in the shade.
Can I book for several weeks?
Yes. Book direct on this site and the calendar shows live availability. For stays of a few weeks or longer, use the contact page and we will confirm the dates with you directly.
Are the homes quiet during the day?
The Sarasota homes sit on a private island with no through traffic, and guests regularly mention how quiet it is. The St. Pete studios are on a residential street a few blocks from Central Avenue, so you get the downtown walkability without the downtown noise.
Check dates
Open any home above to see live availability and book direct, or contact us about a longer stay.