Private Beach 1 Block To Lido Beach. 1/2 Mile St. Armand Circle

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Sun room off of kitchen with closing french doors and extra large sleeper sofa

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6151.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Sarasota, FL

Lido Beach

5 min walk

South Lido Park

5 min walk

St. Armands Circle

13 min walk

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)

15 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Many Five Star reviews on this bright & sunny beach home with two bedrooms, 2 baths, very private, fenced yard, hardwood and tile floors throughout, huge covered lanai, sleeps four Plus sleeper couch in private room. Washer, dryer, eating bar. The most desirable area on lLido. Two Blocks to Ritz Carlton Beach House, one block to Lido beach & pool, short walk to bay and kayaking, St. Armands Circle, shops, restaurants. Ringling Brothers museum, downtown Sarasota minutes away. Relax, kick back and bring your cloths and flip flops. Just about everything else included. This is a great place to enjoy the sun, nature, shopping, golf, great restaurants, nightlife and just plain fun.

Property manager

Davidson Lunger

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Similar properties

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sarasota

Located in Sarasota, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ed Smith Stadium or Sarasota Kennel Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

Lido Beach - 5 min walk
St. Armands Circle - 13 min walk
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 5 min drive
Marina Jack - 6 min drive
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 9 min drive

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lido Beach Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
‪Marina Jack Yacht Basin - ‬7 min drive
‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬5 min drive
‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach 1 Block To Lido Beach. 1/2 Mile St. Armand Circle pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Private Beach 1 Block To Lido Beach. 1/2 Mile St. Armand Circle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach 1 Block To Lido Beach. 1/2 Mile St. Armand Circle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach 1 Block To Lido Beach. 1/2 Mile St. Armand Circle located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. South Lido Park and Coolidge Park are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

26 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcoming, clean and wonderfully stocked!

Absolutely loved the huge screened in porch (a bit warm for July but would be even better if a little cooler weather)! Definitely one of the cleanest if not THE cleanest VRBO we’ve stayed in. Kitchen stocked with any dish, utensil or item you could ever need. A bonus that there was enough toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher pods, plus other items for our stay. One note to mention - the communal pool is at the public beach and not part of this complex. Check in was easy and check out duties minimal and quick. Highly recommend this property!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curt T.

17 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Lido Key Beach Cottage

Our family of 5 enjoyed a wonderful 5 day vacation in the beach cottage house. It was very clean and had everything we needed for our vacation. The covered back patio was wonderful after a long day at the beach to relax with lots of privacy. The property came with 6 Tommy Bahama beach chairs and two brand new umbrellas. Coolers were also provided. Even had a cart to bring everything to the beach, which was about 2-3 blocks away. Nice quiet neighborhood. Was hot during our visit so we opted to drive to St. Armands Circle for dinner versus the 15-20 minute walk each direction. Beach is about an 8 minute walk. We had a rental car but there was room for at least one more car. Very quiet and private. The washer and dryer were nice to have as we did several loads of laundry to help us get organized for our trip home. Would definitely rent the unit again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

HappyRN

14 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sarasota trip

The place was very cute. Very comfortable and excellent communication with owner.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy B.

23 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sincerely Satisfied

Jackie and Davidson: You were excellent host. This place was immaculately clean. It had everything you could possibly need from beach towels, beach chairs, first aid kits and all of the kitchen amenities necessary. It was an intimate place for the purpose of hitting a few spots in Sarasota and enjoying the beach with close friends, Thanks folks for your welcoming communication. Sincerely Satisfied, Daisy and John

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti M., Altamonte Springs

31 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant little cottage

Very well appointed, comfortable and amply supplied.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B., Zionsville in

29 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

House very clean, great location!

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G., Northern New Jersey

15 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, close to beach, nice touches

This property is one block from the beautiful Lido Beach and the lovely sunsets. House is small, but also cozy, very well-maintained and comes with nice extra touches (soap and shampoo provided, bottle of wine, beach towels and beach coolers/gear available for use). Comfy beds--even the sofabed was reasonably comfortable. The large screened-in patio was pleasant. Only negative I can think of is the long driveway and tight spaces for turning the car about.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lido beach cottage

Cute & well maintained cottage within easy walk to the beach. I originally booked for 5 related adults, yet 2 ended up not making the trip, so the space was super for 3 adults & may have been a little too cozy for 5. Perfect for a family with kids though! We loved using the provided wagon to haul things to & from the beach and also appreciated the provided beach chairs & towels. Parking at the house a little tight, so if renting a car, get a smaller one, yet we really appreciated the off street parking. We loved that we walked everywhere unless we went over to Sarasota mainland. We would go back to this cottage if we ever are back in the area! Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

25 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

The cottage was quaint comfortable and enjoyable! The lanai was perfect for our afternoon meals etc. Plenty of beach chairs and things to use for out entertainment. Would definitely visit there again!

Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

8 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lido Beach Bungalow

The location of the property was ideal, 1 1/2 blocks to beach, 6 blocks or so to St. Armand's Circle. All our provisions were provided for. In fact, when we asked the owner, Davidson, if there was a wagon to take our things to the beach, he said no, but I'll get you one. Which he did several hours later. We had a great experience.

Stayed 24 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Konstantine B., Potomac, Maryland, USA

21 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Excellent, just excellent!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Somer T.

6 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Great place! We would definitely rent this property again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Steve H.

18 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Very nice house. We enjoyed St. Armands circle for shops and dinner. We were close to many beaches. All we really needed was a beach wagon. But overall a great spot😎

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasper H.

11 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home and very convenient!

Great home on Lido Key. Very convenient to St. Armand's, downtown and Longboat Key. Beautiful neighborhood! We thoroughly enjoyed our walks around the wonderful homes, parks and beaches. Everything was spotless and the home was stoked with most anything you could need. Great place to stay. Thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart W.

3 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and great location

The house was exactly as advertised. Bikes, beach gear, everything you need. Very responsive owner who obviously cares for his guests. Would definitely recommend it to anyone

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

lynn h.

1 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental

We had a great stay. Everything was clean and just as described. Had family staying at another place right on the beach so we used their beach. Thanks for a great weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn D.

9 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Everything

Davidson's place was perfectly suited for our stay in the Sarasota area. It was a family getaway for us (my daughter and her daughters) to visit my mom (their grandmother and great grandmother). The space was really clean and nicely furnished with more TV's than we could ever use! The cabinets were filled with all the dishware and cookware we needed along with lots of products for laundry, dishwasher, etc. The beds were all extremely comfortable and plenty of storage for our clothes. The screened patio was the highlight... breakfast and dinners were always out there because it was so spacious and had a backdrop of huge golden bamboo and other tropical plants that made it really enjoyable to hang out. Proximity to the beach and St. Armands Circle was great. We also did a kayak tour where the "put in" was literally a block away. Our granddaughters loved their first time in a kayak. So all in all, I don't think we could have done any better. Oh and I forgot to mention the array of puzzles and games along with sand/water toys and some bikes (that we didn't use). Loved our time and hope it will be available for our next time visiting Grandma!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

3 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage on Lido Key

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The location is terrific for walking to dining/shopping at St. Armand's Circle and walking or driving to the beach. The kitchen is well equipped, the beds are comfortable, and it was great to have beach chairs and umbrellas at the ready. (Sadly, only two the bicycles were functional and we got no response from the owner to a question about the bike lock.) We highly recommend this cottage!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

5 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extremely well equipped…even Alexa!

Owner very responsive to any and all questions in a timely fashion. Short walk to beach. Unit had everything we needed…even a welcoming bottle of wine!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

27 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Beach Cottage

This cottage was perfect! It was across the street from the beach, the bicycles were ready to go & worked well. So close to St Armand’s & traffic was easily avoidable. It was clean & big, fully stocked & everything was in great condition. We really enjoyed it & had friends come join us!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard C., Wilmington, USA

27 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, close to beach and St. Armands Circle

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at this house. It was close to the beach (I recommend walking to the public beach with the parking lot) and St. Armands Circle (~12 minutes walk). There were plenty of towels, linens and toiletries too. There were also a good amount of chairs and umbrellas for the beach. This house is unit 5 at the end of a narrow alleyway but we could comfortably park our vehicle. It is narrow so if you're bringing a larger vehicle be prepared to make a K turn to get in and out. It was not an issue after the first time and we had a Honda Pilot. Patio was a great place to sit at night with a beer and family.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindee K.

8 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lido beach & shopping!

Great home. Great location. Great beach!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Mary B.

15 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Frustrating

Unfortunately, we learned of the red tide problem in the area after we booked. We couldn't go because we were concerned for the health of family members, as the air quality was bad. The owner promised us in writing to switch our stay to a different week he did not honor his word. After a week of trying to get calrification on a solution, he finally he changed his mind and wouldn't return the money or book a different week for us. It was a very frustrating experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

1 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

Great stay. Great location. Great price.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scottie K.

14 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach vacation

Very cozy house with a great location.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Davidson Lunger

Live close by if anything is needed.

Why they chose this property

We were intrigued by the fact that the property was built in the 1920's by John Ringling for his staff with seven stand alone homes in White Sands Of Lido. After looking around Florida, the Sarasota area has such beauty and so many cultural and outdoor activities that we were hooked. We are looking forward to retirement, but didn't want to be in a 'retirement' area. This is a fun, active, diverse and healthy place to enjoy and laid back at the same time with so much to do.

What makes this property unique

A unique vacation property value. Located one tenth of a mile from the Lido Beach, two tenths of a mile to wonderful pool on the beach, 3 tenths of a mile to a park on Sarasota Bay with shower facilities and Kayak rentals and launch, rental & electric bikes close by, bike paths, about a half mile to St. Armands Circle.

97% of our guests return if they revisit the area!!