I found this gem last year when looking for a self catering cottage on the beach near Sarasota. I had no idea I would fall in love with these quaint, perfectly located beach cottages! We just returned from our second year at Rolling Waves- we were there the first week of April; this time we brought our best friends with... More

In my other reviews, I've been as objective as possible. I make no claim to objectivity in this review at all. This was our second trip to RW, and it just got better. We plan to make it our annual winter trip for as long as it lasts. More on that later. We enjoyed our 2012 trip so much, we... More

My husband and I loved our stay at Rolling Waves! We stayed in Cottage 5, and it by far exceeded all of our needs. We loved how we were right on the beach. We spent most of our afternoons either on the beach or laying in the Hammock. We were also grateful that the heat worked in the cottage as... More

Just got back from staying at Rolling Waves and loved it! Can't wait to go back with my family in the fall. Shelly was so friendly, even though she was sick, and couldn't have made our stay any better. The cottage we were in, #3, was so nice and quaint! It fit us perfectly, my mom and sister in the... More

it was excellent! we had six people in cabin #1 and plenty of room. It was the perfect location and it was very homey and comfortable. We felt safe here and Shelley is an excellent source of information. The firepit and beach were very relaxing and we all absolutely loved it. I can't wait to come back again!

Went to Rolling Waves for second time, and met new manager Shelley who is really gonna turn things around. The place is very relaxing and quiet, and has had some sprucing up since our last stay there. The best thing is you come and go as you please, and the people are friendly.

I don't write reviews. But... I wound up at Rolling Waves because "I needed to get away!" And what an awesome getaway it was. Brought back memories of great cottage life in Canada. Firepit conversation with other guests, beach right there and no one on it, watching storms in the distance and best of all, peaceful. Time to reflect and... More

How to transport yourself back to Old Florida? Stay at any of these cottages!! Built in 1948, the property retains much of the charm of a by-gone era in Florida. We stayed at cabin #3 this past weekend and absolutely loved it. The cabins are rustic and comfortable. They are not fancy, but beach cottages should not be, right? The... More

My son and daughter n law and myself stayed over mothers day weekend. We each had a cottage facing each other and right on beach. Cottage 7 and 8. They are lovely and quaint. The kids brought their dogs, which was great. Beds supurb and ac works great. No manager on site, but just a phone call away. She is... More