LIDO KEY Comfortable, Sun-kissed Suite ~ Priced well + breakfast!

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Sarasota, FL

Lido Beach
‪4 min walk‬
St. Armands Circle
‪11 min walk‬
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
‪5 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Lido Beach is just a 4 minute walk from this ideally positioned mid-island condo which is sometimes available while the owner/resident is away. This season ('25), however, I will be offering it for sale instead, so am not currently taking reservations.

LOCATION: Lido Beach - on the Gulf of Mexico, with its beautiful blue water and gentle waves, is at the end of the block (there's also a beach bar, and the adjacent hotel's restrooms save you from needing to return to the condo!) Renowned St Armands Circle, offering a myriad of shopping and dining choices, is apprx. 1/2 mile away. A short, scenic trip across the Ringling Bridge takes you to downtown Sarasota with its many dining and entertainment venues, as well as Whole Foods. No car? No problem: Ultra-affordable local rideshare offers curb to curb transportation between Lido / St Armands and town! There's also a free trolley that stops at the nearby beach pavilion.

BREAKFAST: Coffee pods + continental breakfast items (your choice) will be provided as a convenience for your first morning.

PAYMENT/REFUND: Option of incremental payments prior to stay available for most. Refunds as stated but extenuating circumstances will be considered.

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Fran

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sarasota

Located in Sarasota, this condo is 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 LECOM Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, snorkelling and swimming adventures can be found near the property.

Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

Lido Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
St. Armands Circle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Marina Jack - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 9 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lido Beach Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
‪Marina Jack Yacht Basin - ‬6 min drive
‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬4 min drive
‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is LIDO KEY Comfortable, Sun-kissed Suite ~ Priced well + breakfast! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LIDO KEY Comfortable, Sun-kissed Suite ~ Priced well + breakfast!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LIDO KEY Comfortable, Sun-kissed Suite ~ Priced well + breakfast!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LIDO KEY Comfortable, Sun-kissed Suite ~ Priced well + breakfast! located?

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

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

2 Feb 2020

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

Perfect spot!

What a lovely little condo for a visit to the Sarasota area. Short walk to the beach and to St. Armand Circle for shops and restaurants makes it a wonderful location. In spite of the small kitchen, it was incredibly comfortable, accessible and private. All thanks to Fran's organization and planning.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

james t.

11 Apr 2022

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

Close to everything.

This property is everything that makes you feel at home.Very quiet but within walking distance to the beach pool and St Armonds circle.Short drive to publix.Hope to return JAMES.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

6 Mar 2022

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

Great location to beach and St Armand’s shopping and restaurants.

Very clean and accurately described. Really enjoyed the close proximity to south Lido beach area.

Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

25 Mar 2020

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

Cute and comfortable

Small unit. Served our needs for 1week at Lido Beach. Walkable distance to beach and town.

6/10 Okay

Joan G.

19 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location, Small Unit

This is the owner’s year round home. Thus, not a lot of space for your belongings, eg. no dresser drawers. Kitchen is very small— no dishwasher, only 2 plates, bowls, 3 mugs, no stove, only hot plate and microwave, and stacked washer/dryer are in the small kitchen. Wall switches work only in the bathroom and bedroom. However, location is great. 15 minute walk to St. Armand Circle, a block and a half to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

mary w.

9 Feb 2020

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

A great stay

Loved this place. clean, attractive, comfortable -owner was very responsive and thoughtful. a block from the beautiful Lido Beach and a short,nice walk to St Armands. Good places to eat and shop. Also easy to get to Sarasota. I would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Nadia L.

6 May 2018

Cozy, affordable & great location

My husband and I stayed 9 nights at this quiet little condo, two steps away from the beach, restaurants and shops at St Armand's circle. The condo met our needs and given its location, was a good value! South beach on Lido key is absolutely gorgeous with BBQ grills and shady picnic areas.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2018

About the host

Hosted by Fran

Avid travel fan - especially near large bodies of water. I love to "live like a local" in the places I visit. My years in restaurant management taught me to be hyper-aware of contagion. As a result, most of the COVID-19 related precautions recommended these days are things I have been doing for decades. Your health and mine are extremely important to me.

Offering my home for your use while I am away, I will usually be reachable by phone and also have friends nearby. While you will have the entire place to yourself, be aware that the space will not be completely depersonalized. There will, however, be closet and cupboard space and the refrigerator will be mostly, if not completely, empty.
The furnishings are not child friendly, but it is an inviting space for 1 or 2 adults. NO smokers, please!

Why they chose this property

This is an upscale coastal neighborhood where the average property value is over a million dollars, and 40% of the residences are winter homes.

If you are a daily walker, there are a variety of different and interesting routes you can take: tree-lined streets past historic homes and new waterfront mansions; streetside along Ben Franklin Drive, past parks and condos overlooking the Gulf of Mexico; or the length of the island along the water's edge.

Lido has a park at each end of the island, and another mid-island. The southern park is a great picnic spot (wooden tables and trees providing shade) and has a wonderful view of boats entering and exiting Sarasota Bay. The mid-island park (closest to my place) has a swimming pool. The hotel next to it (right by the beach access at the end of my street) has nice restrooms (no need to go back to the condo) and a beach bar!

GETTING AROUND

Beyond the beach or St Armands Circle without a car: On demand service will pick you up and take you to/from the transit center in town by Whole Foods for a nominal fee until 10 pm. Buses from there to/from areas around town (including the airport) are available until around 6pm. At other times, Lyft or Uber are affordable alternative options.

What makes this property unique

*No cramped bed/sit (studio/bachelor): This is a full one bedroom apartment with separate living room, kitchen, and bedroom w/ensuite bath.
*No pull-out or fold-down beds to fight: Comfortable stationary queen size bed.
*No noisy wall unit A/C: "Whole house" forced air cooling.
*No teeny tiny refrigerator: Full size side-by-side w/ in-the-door FILTERED water and ice.
*No coin operated laundry hassles: In-unit full size stacked washer/dryer.
*No parking quandaries: Assigned COVERED parking (Condo rules restrict trucks, RVs, and motorcycles).
*No lengthy treks: Convenient mid-island location means you won't have far to walk to any point on Lido Key or to St. Armands. The beach is straight up the street 1-1/2 blocks (beach towels, beach chairs, and styrofoam cooler provided).