--- title: "Isla Homes — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/isla-homes-pfvwus-pf~1171466585 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1171466585.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Isla Homes" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a0a3d8fa07796477_6459-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Sarasota, Florida 34240, United States" phone: "(941) 232-4715" website: https://isla-homes.com rating: 5 review_count: 2 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 2 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # Isla Homes Original Houzz profile: [Isla Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/isla-homes-pfvwus-pf~1171466585) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Sarasota, FL - **Serves:** Sarasota, Venice, Englewood, Longboat Key, Osprey, Siesta Key, Nokomis, Manasota Key, Boca Grande, Lido Beach, Placida - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2025–2026), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 100,000 Ideabook Saves - Published nationally - High-end - Offers Custom Work Custom Home Builder with over 30 years experience building the FL Suncoast's finest, architecturally significant homes. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Custom Homes - Energy-Efficient Homes - Multigenerational Homes - Green Building ### Areas Served - Sarasota - Venice - Englewood - Longboat Key - Osprey - Siesta Key - Nokomis - Manasota Key - Boca Grande - Lido Beach - Placida ### Typical Job Cost $2 million - 10 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Isla Homes | | Address | Sarasota, Florida 34240, United States | | Phone | (941) 232-4715 | | Website | https://isla-homes.com | | License Number | CGC062581 CCC1327863 | | Followers on Houzz | 2 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Isla Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/isla-homes-pfvwus-pf~1171466585) - **Website:** https://isla-homes.com - **Phone:** (941) 232-4715 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2025–2026), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — Ryan Gamma, Jan. 2025** > Amazing experience!! Josh worked directly with us and our architect throughout the design process, ensuring that we were staying within our budget while achieving our desired aesthetic. We finished our project on time and on budget thanks to the team at Isla Homes. **★★★★★ — Metro Cabinet Company, Jan. 2025** > I have worked with Josh as a business associate and as a owner's representative. There are many facets and details in construction of a residence and Josh has the talent, expertise,and above all, the willingness to deliver the best possible end result. > A pleasure to work with! ## Selected projects - [Möbius](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/moebius-pj-vj~7369202) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 70 - Description: Möbius was designed with intention of breaking away from architectural norms, including repeating right angles, and standard roof designs and connections. Nestled into a serene landscape on the barrier island of Casey Key, the home features protected, navigable waters with a dock on the rear side, and a private beach and Gulf views on the front. Materials like cypress, coquina, and shell tabby are used throughout the home to root the home to its place. Photo by Ryan Gamma - [SeaThru](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seathru-pj-vj~3589174) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 37 - Description: SeaThru is a new, waterfront, modern home. SeaThru was inspired by the mid-century modern homes from our area, known as the Sarasota School of Architecture. This homes designed to offer more than the standard, ubiquitous rear-yard waterfront outdoor space. A central courtyard offer the residents a respite from the heat that accompanies west sun, and creates a gorgeous intermediate view fro guest staying in the semi-attached guest suite, who can actually SEE THROUGH the main living space and enjo… - [Osprey Landing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/osprey-landing-pj-vj~4192141) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 47 - [CompassHaus](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/compasshaus-pj-vj~1988408) - Location: Longboat Key, FL - Photos: 31 - Description: Designed to respond to an interestingly shaped, peninsular lot, the home was stretched across the site from the narrow cul-de-sac frontage to the tip of the waterfront intersection of the Intracoastal Waterway and a navigable canal. By stretching the home, the residents are assured an unobstructed water view in all directions even after the vacant lot next door is developed. Height was used to conform to the FEMA standard as well as local requirements. This additional height at the living level… - [BeachHaus](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beachhaus-pj-vj~2990351) - Location: Siesta Key, FL - Photos: 58 - Description: BeachHaus is built on a previously developed site on Siesta Key. It sits directly on the bay but has Gulf views from the upper floor and roof deck. The client loved the old Florida cracker beach houses that are harder and harder to find these days. They loved the exposed roof joists, ship lap ceilings, light colored surfaces and inviting and durable materials. Given the risk of hurricanes, building those homes in these areas is not only disingenuous it is impossible. Instead, we focused on build… - [TipTopHaus](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiptophaus-pj-vj~434410) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 42 - Description: TipTopHaus is a tribute to the next evolution of a simple idea that put Sarasota in the middle of a worldwide conversation about architecture in the early 1950’s. Sixty years ago Sarasota was experiencing a post war renaissance led by famed architects Paul Rudolph and Ralph Twitchell. Following the lead of Walter Gropius of the BauHaus school in Germany, these talented architects began to incorporate the International Design style of BauHaus into a Sarasota specific design concept. This new styl… - [Bay Shore](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bay-shore-pj-vj~2563184) - Location: Nokomis, FL - Photos: 64 - [Lotus on Orange](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lotus-on-orange-pj-vj~591121) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 24 - Description: The lotus flower represents a symbol of fortune in Buddhism. It grows in muddy water, and it is this environment that gives forth the flower’s first and most literal meaning: rising and blooming above the murk to achieve enlightenment. A building site was selected in an historic area just south of downtown Sarasota, known as Bungalow Heights. The site was burdened by a neglected ranch home with no architectural value. The home was beyond repair and, with its blue-tarped roof, had become a real e… - [Pearl](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pearl-pj-vj~214370) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 48 - Description: Our newest project is located in the eclectic neighborhood of Oyster Bay. The area is noted for large lots, mature trees and a fun mix of architectural styles. The client approached us prior to the purchase of this lot seeking advice. This lot is quite unusual by most standards and posed a visual challenge for the client. The client needed our help for the due diligence on the lot as well as a conceptual design to outline how to use the lot to full advantage. It is truly a pie shaped piece of pr… - [LidoDeckHaus](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lidodeckhaus-pj-vj~672671) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 9 - Description: Few locals know the meaning of the word Lido, namesake of the famed barrier island off of Sarasota, Fl. Lido Beach gained fame as the playground, perhaps even swimming pool, for Sarasota’s most famous developer, John Ringling. Ringling saw the beautiful locale as an amazing resort area. His vision became a reality and now Lido Beach is a world-class resort destination. The clients who commissioned this masterpiece had a vision of their own. They wanted their own resort. It started with the purch… - [Rancho da Flórida](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rancho-da-florida-pj-vj~5823863) - Location: Myakka City, FL - Photos: 49 - Description: Rancho da Flórida Contrary to common beliefs, the architecture that best describes Florida’s historic vernacular is Florida Cracker. Long before Addison Mizner introduced Mediterranean Revival to Florida’s Palm Coast, homes built in Florida were of the “Cracker” variety. In its early years of settlement, Florida was a cattle-ranching state and most of its settlers were involved in cattle. The Florida Cowboys were often referred to as “crackers”, likely due to the use of whips to help drive the u… - [Sea Breeze](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sea-breeze-pj-vj~1480224) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 19 - [Gamma Beta](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gamma-beta-pj-vj~6677797) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 44 - [Mike's Hammock](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mike-s-hammock-pj-vj~2663929) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 23 - Description: I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is… - [Cottages at Triangle Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cottages-at-triangle-ranch-pj-vj~6584974) - Location: Myakka City, FL - Photos: 59 - [Tradewinds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tradewinds-pj-vj~52321) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 14 - Description: Trade Winds + TRADE WINDS Certified USGBC LEED Platinum \| ICC 700 National Green Building Standard Emerald Certification \| FGBC Platinum Certified Inspired by the traditional Dutch Colonial Caribbean influenced architecture found on the Island of Bermuda, the Trade Winds will find itself right at home in the waterfront neighborhood of Harbor Acres in downtown Sarasota. The client originally contacted us to do a major ‘greenovation’ on their quaint bungalow that exists on the lot. Unfortunately,… - [Power Haus](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/power-haus-pj-vj~49093) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 35 - Description: Power Haus was designed to exceed every standard in green construction while maintaining the clients’ desired aesthetic and comfort requirements. It is a shining example of the level of performance and sustainability that can be achieved while maintaining a high standard of quality, comfort and design. Power Haus received a minus 22 HERS index, the lowest ever recorded by Energy Star and the DOE Builder’s Challenge. It’s the highest scoring new LEED for Homes Platinum ever certified. Power Haus… - [Codding Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/codding-cottage-pj-vj~53821) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 66 - Description: The Codding Cottage is a modern compliment to the original Florida Bungalows that have made Laurel Park such a terrific place to live. The home was named in honor of David Codding who once owned the historic Walpole home located on an adjacent portion of the original lot. Mr. Codding was very interested in energy conservation and was a staunch environmentalist. The home features a long list of the latest innovations in technology and green construction. Some of the features are a bit more common… - [1414 Osprey](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1414-osprey-pj-vj~930838) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 24 - Description: This project was designed as a fun urban infill concept to occupy a small, non-conforming lot in a walkable area near downtown Sarasota. The design/construct team wanted to create a high level execution of contemporary details without the high cost typically associated with such an expectation. We got clever with detailing, material selections, and the execution techniques to help accomplish our goal. I challenge you to find a better IKEA kitchen on the planet! As always, this project was design… - [Fish Camp](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fish-camp-pj-vj~333263) - Location: Longboat Key, FL - Photos: 39 - Description: Our latest project, Fish Camp, on Longboat Key, FL. This home was designed around tight zoning restrictions while meeting the FEMA V-zone requirement. It is registered with LEED and is expected to be Platinum certified. It is rated EnergyStar v. 3.1 with a HERS index of 50. The design is a modern take on the Key West vernacular so as to keep with the neighboring historic homes in the area. The home unfolds to allow for water views from all rooms in the home, even on the very narrow lot. [See all 25 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/isla-homes-pfvwus-pf~1171466585) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*