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Charming Beach Cottage on Lido Beach....walk to the beach and St Armand's Circle

Vacation home near Lido Beach in Sarasota

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Interior
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, South Lido Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sarasota vacation home, you'll find Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. Also, Coolidge Park is within half a mile (1 km) and South Lido Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Coolidge Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South Lido Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South Lido Lookout Bridge - 10 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Jack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dry Dock Waterfront Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Beach Cottage on Lido Beach....walk to the beach and St Armand's Circle

Slow down enjoy this Cozy Beach Cottage steps from Lido Beach and St Armand's Circle.

This comfortably decorated home has just been updated with new linens, cookware, 55' Smart Bluetooth TV, BBQ grill and more. The backyard has a fun tiki bar, outdoor dining set, fire ring, hammock and is fenced for dogs.

Beach towels, rolling cooler and chairs are provided for a day at the beach accessed by the adjacent path. Someone said " it takes less time to walk from the house to the sand than it does to walk from the beginning of the sand to the water"
Yep....you are that close!
The beach access is next to the side yard. Walk out....turn left....cross the street and you are on the sand :)
Cruiser bikes are provided for touring around Lido key!!

Both the living room and family room are great for conversation and the dining table comfortably seats 6.

This home is 3 bedrooms / 2 baths
The master bedroom has a luxurious Beauty-Rest Black Series king bed while the second bedroom is a queen. Both share the Jack and Jill bath.
The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could need. A laundry room / office space completes the home.

The 3rd bedroom is wonderfully private with bath, queen bed, sitting area including a couch, chair and TV. There is also an office with a work space desk, counter top with coffee station, bar sink and mini fridge. The suite can be accessed either through the main home off the living room or through an exterior door..
It perfect for family, guests or friends that need a little extra space and privacy.
Our family loves the setup!!

The back yard of the suite is under the shade of a large tree and has an outdoor shower, and table & chairs for morning coffee or afternoon wine :)

Parking for up to 3 cars in tandem is available on the left side of the driveway.

The beach access is adjacent to the side yard. Walk out....turn left....cross the street and you are on the sand :)

Pets are allowed with owner approval. Dogs only...unfortunately no cats.

If an entire week is not in your vacation schedule please email me.......I can accommodate nights needed then block the calendar for a total of 7 nights to comply with Lido Beach rules!

There is a completely independent unit upstairs that is also on VRBO #2389948. It would be a perfect addition rented together with the cottage for a larger family that needs 4 bedrooms and a little extra room.

Charming Cottage VR 22-00125

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Lido Beach Resort
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  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,006 reviews
$369 nightly
The price is $417
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Total with taxes and fees
Lido Beach Resort

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

no smoking have fun! come back :)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: dog...2 with approval

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: always open to discuss! teens love location

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number VR22-00125

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Beach Cottage on Lido Beach....walk to the beach and St Armand's Circle to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.8 mi (13-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Beach Cottage on Lido Beach....walk to the beach and St Armand's Circle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Beach Cottage on Lido Beach....walk to the beach and St Armand's Circle to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Lido Beach and 8.9 mi (17-min drive) from Siesta Key Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Beach Cottage on Lido Beach....walk to the beach and St Armand's Circle offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Beach Cottage on Lido Beach....walk to the beach and St Armand's Circle?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Charming Beach Cottage on Lido Beach....walk to the beach and St Armand's Circle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Beach Cottage on Lido Beach....walk to the beach and St Armand's Circle?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Beach Cottage on Lido Beach....walk to the beach and St Armand's Circle have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Charming Beach Cottage on Lido Beach....walk to the beach and St Armand's Circle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Beach Cottage on Lido Beach....walk to the beach and St Armand's Circle to downtown Sarasota?

This vacation home is 3.3 mi away from Sarasota.

Charming Beach Cottage on Lido Beach....walk to the beach and St Armand's Circle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retro chic home, comfortable, loaded with supplies needed for a pleasant stay. Within short walking distance to beach and St. Armand's Circle. While kitchen appliances were up to date, the kitchen "bones" could use some updating. Owner and her husband were only a phone call away for info.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary & Carole L., Hummelstown, Pa.

Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vicki E., Potomac, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
This rental is superb! Convenient to both the beach and circle make it an ideal location. The cottage was well stocked and the owner was very responsive to all of our questions. We hope to return.
Front yard is spacious with parking
Backyard is huge and includes a tiki bar, fire pit, hammock and lots of chairs to relax in.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage is lovely. It is well maintained and very clean. The location is perfect, a short walk to the beach and a short walk to the Circle. Our house was welcoming and easy to communicate with.We stayed 5 days. We will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic! Hands down the most comfortable rental yet. Great location, great layout, and great outdoor space. This host pays attention to every detail. Truly feels like a home versus a rental. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, comfortable accommodations!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RYAN V., Cape Coral

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed at Lisa's Beach Cottage for a nice long weekend last weekend and it was great! The house was great and stocked with everything we needed. Lisa is a great communicator....starting with booking, while we were there and on our departure. The location was perfect....we walked to the beach and to dinner each night and love the fenced-in backyard and firepit for evening cocktails. Will definitely return!! Thank you, Lisa!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved everything about this beach cottage! From the moment we arrived, it felt like the perfect getaway. The location couldn’t be better—just about 100 steps from the beach, which made it so easy to go back and forth throughout the day. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and we appreciated how well-stocked the cottage was with beach chairs, umbrellas, and all the kitchenware we needed.The outdoor space was a dream—the fire pit, tiki bar, and hammock made evenings so relaxing and fun. It truly felt like we had our own little piece of paradise. This cottage had everything we could have hoped for and more. We can’t wait to come back! The Bikes we so fun too - loved it all
Tiki bar was so fun stocked with mosquito spray and fun
All the beach chairs and shade you need
The bikes we so fun and great to get from place to place complete with a coconut to hold your water
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This little cottage was perfect for our stay. My teens enjoyed their little private suite and the house had everything we needed and was well taken care of. Lisa was responsive and helpful with anything we needed as well. We definitely plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pepper W.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location, Great vibe

Thank you for listing your property on VRBO. The house was great - more than expected in terms of amenities, beach gear and location. A great place for short walks, but easy to get in and out of downtown as well. We had a wonderful visit to Lido Beach and the surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location!!!!

Wonderful stay. Location cannot be beat, just a five minute walk to shops and restaurants in St. Armand’s and beach is just right across the street. House is next to public beach access point, but not crowded because there’s not an any parking at that access. House is older, but it was comfy, clean, adorably decorated, and you aren’t there for the house anyway. Plenty of space for us and four college age girls. House is stocked with anything you may need, including all beach supplies. Would 100% stay again. Host was super responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nothing short of AMAZING!

From the start communication was stellar! Needs anticipated and we could want for nothing. Everything about this happy house was simply perfect for our annual Lido Vacation. An absolute pleasure to simply relax and enjoy this beautiful home with plenty of room for us to enjoy work and living space as needed. And the outdoor space is phenomenal to boot! Simply the best VRBO experience we’ve ever had! All amenities offer a relaxed vibe with top-notch quality. I can’t say enough great things about this visit - We are so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to hang out and enjoy Lido in this spectacular home! Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short get away

Property was clean and well stocked. Pretty much as described in listing. Check in process very easy. Owners were very friendly and easy to communicate with. Responded quickly to any questions. Had one issue during our stay and they had it corrected same day. Thumbs Up!Jersey Renters
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family house

Such a great place for the family and dogs. I was really impressed with all the amenities!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JASON R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Beach Cottage

We had an amazing time staying at this property! The home was impeccably clean and the host was incredibly thoughtful, making sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was perfect—just a short walk to the beach. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway. We’d love to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mike K., Tampa, FL

Comfortable stay on Lido Key

Great location on Lido Key with the public beach access right next to the property. The Charming Cottage was well stocked and comfortable. This is a quiet neighborhood making our stay relaxing and enjoyable. We are very happy that we were able to bring our dog because she always travels with us. We would book this cottage again, because Sarasota's Lido Key is a great destination to get away to.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house and location. Wonderful host....Gem!

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay here! We previously stayed in the upstairs unit and loved both trips. The house was super clean and well equipped with everything you can possibly think of from full kitchen, to laundry room, to fun backyard with grill and bar. If you have a dog, there are plenty of fluffy beds and toys all over the cottage. The garage has everything you would need for a fun beach day: beach chairs, umbrella, beach cart, cooler, bikes, etc. The cottage location is perfect! It's about a 1 minute walk to the beach and about 5-10 minute walk to St. Armand's Circle, where you can find tons of places to eat and shop. Lisa is an amazing host! She is very attentive, friendly and personable. She quickly answered any questions we had and went out of her way to make sure we had a lovely stay. Everything was perfect! We loved out stay and will definitely return. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than we imagined.

Everything was great and we were much closer to the beach than i had expected we would definitely come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a cute house!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Lido! The location is everything you'd hope for when staying in the area: an easy walk to absolutely everything. Early morning walks all the way around St. Armands Circle with the pups was a joy: cool breeze, very few people other than other dog walkers! The house itself is very small, but you have everything you need. The internet/cable is a little frustrating as it's streaming, making local/national news tough to watch without constant interruption. We just used our laptop for those things instead! All in all, I would recommend this beach cottage for the incredible location and charm.
Stayed 25 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, Location, Location!

Great yard for my pup Gino! Loved the layout with the private suite!
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David & Marsha S., Denver, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach stay in January

Fully equipped lots of room, great access to the beach. Very responsive owner. Thank you. David & Marsha
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming home away from home

Beautifully appointed charming home just a short walk to the beach. There are bikes and everything you might need for a day at the beach in the garage. Inside, the house is clean with all kinds of creature comforts provided such as a powerful hair dryer, makeup mirror, hangers, excellent coffee maker…. Everything you need. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian P., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness

What a great find - fab classic FL home

Property was great Exactly as advertised but more spacious and private than shown in pictures. We had a 92 Mother with us and the adjoining Jack/Jill bathroom worked really well for us. In addition the separate wing for our younger family was wonderful for all. Location is perfect walkable to beach and st Armand’s Bikes provided gave aces all over key. Lisa as very easy to work with and very. responsive. Totally recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming beach cottage

We loved our stay! The cottage was clean, well stocked with essentials/ paper products. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and could have cooked great dinners with the ample supply of cookware. There was even an air fryer. It is a close walk to the beach and St Armand’s. We were really appreciative of the supply of beach chairs, umbrella and beach wagon to haul the things to the beach. Such a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023