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Charming Beach Bungalow with Private Pool and steps away from the Beach!

2.0 star property
Cottage in Sarasota, 4-minute walk to Lido Beach

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

Lido Beach is within a 5-minute walk of this cottage while other popular sites like St. Armands Circle are within a 15-minute stroll. The cottage includes a microwave and a TV.
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What's nearby

  • South Lido Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lido Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Coolidge Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South Lido Lookout Bridge - 9 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cha CHA Coconuts - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Bar at Lido Beach Resort - ‬4 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 Bungalow with Private Pool and steps away from the Beach!

Newly renovated Blue Whale Beach Bungalow is Back and even Better! This amazing retreat boasts a private pool and wonderful private lanai area for the perfect outdoor space. The entire home has been redone and everything is brand new from appliances to flooring to furniture.

AMAZING LOCATION on the highly sought after Lido Key. You are steps away from the beautiful Lido Key Beach, Ted Sperling Park for Kayaking and the famous St. Armand's Circle with dining and shopping. This private oasis is only a 15 minute drive from the Sarasota Airport and only a couple of miles to downtown Sarasota for additional shopping and dining. There is a free shuttle, the Sarasota Bay Runner, operating 7 days a week from 8 AM - Midnight that connects downtown Sarasota with St. Armand's Circle and Lido Key.

The indoor living space is completely open and leads out to the outdoor living space for wonderful Florida living. The new expansive kitchen is perfect for enjoying family time. The kitchen includes all the amenities you could possibly need. The primary bedroom has a king size bed with ensuite bathroom, walk in closet and full size washer and dryer. The 2nd bedroom on the opposite side of the bungalow boasts a queen bed, nice size closet and ensuite bathroom. Open living room area offers a queen size sofa bed for additional sleeping.

The outdoor lanai which leads out to the pool is completely screened in and offers a large 10 person seated table and large sectional area. Additional lounge chairs and pool floats make this the perfect escape. Kayaks, bikes and BBQ grill are also provided for your complete enjoyment during your stay at one of our favorite places in the world! Please be our guest and fall in love with Lido Key and enjoy it as much as we do!!
The cottage is air-conditioned and features 2 bathrooms and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Property Registration Number CND6805115

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Sarasota, a short 4-minute walk from Lido Beach and also 13 minutes on foot from St. Armands Circle. You'll also find Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marina Jack within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Does Charming Beach Bungalow with Private Pool and steps away from the Beach! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 7 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Charming Beach Bungalow with Private Pool and steps away from the Beach!?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Charming Beach Bungalow with Private Pool and steps away from the Beach!.

Reviews

Charming Beach Bungalow with Private Pool and steps away from the Beach! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property. Clean and beautiful. Large kitchen with open concept slider to the huge outside lanai. Lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place, but starting to show some wear and tear

We have stayed at this property several times over the years and I have to say that I was a little disappointed this year. Overall, the property is still wonderful and met all of our needs, but the cleanliness and upkeep has started to decline. These are some of the things that I noticed; 1. Mildew in the shower track of the ensuite bathroom 2. General disarray of the linens in the closet 3. Sheets on the bed were frayed 4. The patio chairs on the pool deck were filthy, as was the pool decking and tables. 5. The patio occasional tables had holes in the wicker and should really be replaced. 6. When we used the outdoor grill, the grease trap had not been cleaned and in the middle of cooking, there was a fire that singed my husband's eyebrows. I can't say that we wouldn't stay there again, but for the price, we may look elsewhere in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

duyenv

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved it!

What a beautiful home! Our 7 and 3 years old loved the private pool. They swam in it every single day until 9pm at night. We used the 2 kayaks that were available as well and that was a lot of fun and easy to walk to the nature park. Absolutely beautiful! We also used the bikes. Such a perfect place! It has everything that you need: beach chair, umbrella, wagons! Beach toys, tons of floaties! Host Julie was also very quick in responding. We loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location & helpful host

Unfortunately tropical storm turned hurricane Debbie hit the area right as we were supposed be arriving for our trip. Julie was very responsive to our messages, even sending thier property manager to check out the area for us, and incredibly accomodating when it turned out the roads were flooded keeping us from getting in on time. I couldn't have asked for a host to do anything more than what Julie did for us and look forward to staying here again (although with better weather).
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer vacation

As described. Nice cozy rental
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H., Novato, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun family trip

We stayed for a few nights and my husband was able to work from the house while we went out and explored. We loved that we could walk to the beach, as well as to many restaurants and shops. The house was very comfortable and clean - we would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay on Lido Key!

We had a great stay at Julie's property on Lido Key. Leading up to our visit, Julie was very responsive and helpful with any questions. Everything on the property was as-advertised and we especially loved the pool! Perfect location with a very short walk to public beach access and St. Armand's. The house itself was very clean, our only (small) complaint was that the outdoor furniture on the lanai was very dirty and really needed to be wiped down to sit on it. Otherwise we had a great trip and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Very clean- easy access to beach and pool. Enjoyed our stay so much!! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!!!

Location is great! walk to beach and kyak launch
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfecto!

Everything was perfect. The weather was absolutely gorgeous for pool time, sunbathing, and walking. The house was very clean inside and out. No complaints whatsoever. Julie was very responsive to my inquiries. I will most definitely be back for another stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding celebration

Wonderful stay on Lido beach! House was perfect & close to everything. Ac went out and host fixed within 24 hrs & offered refund. Greatly appreciated and would stay again/ refer others.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Whale

Great location. Walk to beach AND walk to St Armand’s Circle. Such a nice pool to come back to after the beach!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay on Lido Key

Great location. Lovely bungalow. Well appointed with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Outside cushions and lounge chairs could use updating and cleaning before guest arrival I had a great vacation here and would love to stay here again
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H., Bexley near London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness

Great outdoor space

We have stayed at a few different rental properties on Lido Key and this had by far the best outdoor space. A large covered area with comfortable armchairs and a dining table, another dining table out in the sun and plenty of loungers next to the pool. I appreciated the pool being heated to 86F. The kayaks were a great feature and it’s only a few minutes walk to the kayak launch (where you can also rent kayaks). I enjoyed exploring the mangroves and saw some dolphins in deeper water. It’s a pleasant 15 minute walk to the restaurants and shops at St Armands Circle. The house itself was comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

George P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Surprisingly Nice Little House

House is located right on corner with parking in front and side. Only house in that row with covered pool and lanai. Outside area was large and had plenty of furniture, chaise lounge chairs, pool floats, and TV. Inside was very comfortable and had a well-stocked kitchen with dishes, utensils, coffee maker, toaster, pots and pans. I have stayed at rental homes that didn't have nearly all the items that this house had.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharine S.

Great Location

Great location, communication with our host was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Spot

We enjoyed our stay on Lido Key. The house was within walking distance of parks and the quaint shopping and restaurant district. We were there to attend a wedding on Longboat Key, and it was an easy drive to the wedding venue. The lanai and pool were delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway!

Loved this property and location! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house fantastic location

We stayed for a Saturday to a Monday for a beach wedding on lido key this place was fantastic and the owners were very considerate and easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen M.

Location Location Location!

Best location! Easy walk to beach, parks, St Armand’s Circle and an easy drive anywhere else. Surrounding homes are gorgeous also. House had nice pool and lanai for relaxing. Some minor things could use updates such as the beach chairs. Weather & wear have made them a bit rough. But overall, a super stay and very responsive host!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great find

In town for wedding with friends. My daughter lives there and was invited as well. They ended up having to stay with us as there was a fatality on tingling bridge and it was shut down at 10pm police didn’t k ow when it would reopen. We all had to walk back to Vrbo from welcome drinks at O’Learys . It took us two hours. Thank goodness the Vrbo had extra rollaway‘s and a pull out sofa as that’s where everyone had to crash. quite an ordeal, but it all turned out great the outdoor area at the VRBO. It’s amazing big lanai, TV and pool. 2 blocks to beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday outing

Accomodations were nice. A few minor things early on but the host was extremely responsive. Great location. Would consider staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel E.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Lanai was a godsend

The temps were scorching so we did not get to lay on the beach as planned. We had the pool and pool toys to play with and keep cool.It was so relaxing. We would love to come back and visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

We had a wonderful weekend in Lido! House was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little Oasis!!

This property is amazing! An adorable, well kept, modern bungalow a block from the beach! It has a privacy wall around it, so you really feel like you are in your own little oasis. The pool is beautiful and warm! 😁 The whole lanai area has a large covered patio area next to the pool, where you can hang out all day! The home is very well stocked, you are 15 min from a grocery store, and the owners are wonderful at communicating! I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023