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4 BR canal home Sleeps 8 by FVC

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82633 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

Located in Saint Armands Key, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of St. Armands Circle and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Lido Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • St. Armands Circle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lido Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Lido Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Sarasota BayWalk - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Jack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dry Dock Waterfront Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬13 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.

4 BR canal home Sleeps 8 by FVC

Florida Vacation Connection welcomes you to Malibu, a 4 brm/3 bth oversized pool home with 2 car garage. An open Kitchen claims its rightful spot as the heart of the home. Bedrooms are situated for privacy. A beautiful garden offering of sun and shade to enjoy your outdoor time. From the pool to the canal, poolside lounge chairs to the garden lounge chairs, and from shade to sunbathing on the dock. City of Sarasota Certificate of Registration Number: VR25-00217
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,633 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

House
Malibu in Sarasota FL
Malibu in Sarasota, FL Sarasota
Malibu in Sarasota, FL Private vacation home
Malibu in Sarasota, FL Private vacation home Sarasota
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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Saint Armands Key within a 10-minute walk of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. You'll also find Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marina Jack within a short drive.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 6.5 mi away (12 minutes by car).

4 BR canal home Sleeps 8 by FVC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was excellent!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert S., Vienna USA

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice Spot, But the House Itself Misses the Mark

Our recent stay at this property was disappointing, primarily due to the lack of maintenance and cleanliness. While the location is fantastic, the condition of the home left a lot to be desired. There were multiple areas of visible mold, including on the ceiling and in the bathrooms. The pool cage hadn’t been cleaned in weeks (it looked like)—it was covered in spider webs, mildew, and even had "worn" furniture. Ants were a persistent issue, showing up around the kitchen sink and master bathtub, and we dealt with extremely low water pressure that forced issues with the toilets.The backyard could benefit from mosquito spraying, and overall, the home needs serious TLC. It’s clear this property hasn’t been properly maintained or cared for. Additionally, requiring guests to pick up and return the keys from a location over 20 minutes away is outdated. In this day and age, a digital keypad, lockbox, or having the property manager meet us on-site would be far more appropriate.Great location, but unfortunately the condition of the property does not match the price point. Would not recommend without major improvements.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Adair M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Thanksgiving with lots of fishing for the guys

The location was great. The kitchen was out of the 70's Original Formica countertops and cabinet fronts. The hot tub was not working and I was not told about this until I inquired about it being heated. I had to go purchase towel and bath cloths. There were only 3 bath cloths and the towels were awful. They were old and dingey. Most rentals have a service when they clean they take the linens and replace them. These were obviously the owners towels and they NEED TO BE REPLACED. For the price of the rental, you could buy some new towels and sheets!!! Location was fantastic and the layout of the house was great. John at the rental agency was also very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan G., iowa

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in a great location with a great beach

This was a great house in a great location with a great beach. I don’t need to say anymore.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

August vacation

We so enjoyed staying in the Malibu home. Perfect home, relaxing vacation. The house was a wonderful to enjoy family time, pool area wonderful. We all loved the dock to fish and just sit under the tree and enjoy the view. Perfect location, one block from the circle. Check in/out process easy. This house would be a definite must again!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls week

We had a group of friends stay to celebrate our 50th birthday. What a perfect spot. The house is located walking distance to everything, restaurants, shops, and the beach. The house was clean and spacious with a beautiful pool and right on the canal. Perfect spot to take a glass of wine down on the dock and watch the manatees go by. The rental agency was super easy to work with, very nice and attentive if you need anything at all. We would most certainly rent this house again. The only slight inconvenience was that they don’t use a key code to get into the house. You have two actual keys that need to be picked up in their office in Long Boat Key (which is only 10 minutes away). Not so inconvenient that we wouldn’t stay again, but just needed to note that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim A., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great location. Two blocks from beach and one block from St Armand’s. Hot tub and heated pool were great for family. We will return. Management company great to deal with. Only recommendation is to implement a key lockbox to avoid drive to the rental office.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Karen G., Waco

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Great big spaceous house.. Great for family/ large group! Plenty of room to spread out. Fun big kitchen with seating area and TV. Great location for getting to St Armands Circle. The not so perfect side.. house pretty dated just as far as decor style.. like 1980s Florida decor? But not shabby. Sliders hard to open. Oddly the house is not open VIEW to canal and pier so you almost forgot it was there. Oddly no direct walkway to pier either. Missed design opportunity. Garage filled with bikes and fishing rods and kayaks and surfboards. But most locked up and some bikes had flat tires. Oddly there is nothing in kitchen as far as staples. So remember to bring your own like oil, plastic wrap, sugar, extra kitchen soap laundry soap, tin foil, pepper towels. Etc. Worst part was very bad mattress in master. Didn't sleep well first couple nights. Also remember you have to drive half way up Longboat to get keys. No keypad entry. But rental agents extremely nice! And responsive. Close to beach but doesn't feel like it since no direct road. Luckily the rest of family at Limetree Resort. Sounds like we didn't like it but we did. And it's a great place for a group to gather.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness

June 2022 trip

Nice property. Short walks to the beach, shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sarasota/ St Armands Circle

This house is just a couples short blocks to St Armands Circle and the beach. Or you can stay and enjoy the private pool or fish off of the dock on the canal. We had 6 adults (3 couples) and it was spacious enough that we weren’t on top of each other. The only thing I would recommend is an updated coffee maker that has auto shut off and better quality knives. The knives there are so dull that they are dangerous to use. Overall our stay was great and we enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jacob R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kon tiki

Ended up at a different rental property due to booking issues, new property is great
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and Relaxing Atmosphere

The house was within easy walking distance to Lido beach and St. Armand’s Circle. The only drawback on location is a local market is either in Long Key or Sarasota so grab groceries before you arrive if coming in the evening. Our first night the sunset at the beach was amazing! We really enjoyed sitting outside watching the manatees and local birds in the morning and early evenings. The home was a bit large for just my husband and me but we enjoyed our stay, the pool, hot tub and just relaxing in the lanai or comfy couch in the living room catching up on our favorite tv shows.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K., Severna Park, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

We loved our stay at this Lido Key property. It is in a perfect location. We were able to walk to the beach as well as walk anywhere on St Armands. The pool was very inviting and we loved being on a canal. We had our nightly manatee visit and the fishermen loved being able to fish right off the dock. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

aidas d., Roselle IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay

Beautiful house, superb location, enjoyable stay
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation in LongBoat feedback

I agree with others that the home needs some updating. You're definitely paying for the location. Tile needs replacing as well as rugs need cleaning. Plumbing is less than average. Even with all restrictions noted, we still had toilet flushing issues. Weeds and mold need some attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Social Distance Getaway

Perfect location!! Walked daily to the many shops and restaurants. Our boys spent hours each day fishing off of the dock. We rented a boat for our stay, saw manatees in the canal. Loved the pool and hot tub! The property really could use a fresh coat of paint, new carpeting, and new mattresses on the twin beds. But we would definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leeann S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location

Nice 4-bedroom ranch home. Beautiful pool and deck. Beach, restaurants and shops within walking distance.

10/10 Excellent

Tracie S., Wayland, Michigan

Beautiful, relaxing and perfect location

This was the 1st time staying on Lido Key. It did not disappoint! This house has beautiful gardens and beautiful setting. We rented a boat and the dock was perfect. Our kids loved being so close to the restaurants and shops. It was a perfect location for our family that lives only 4 miles from there. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019