This vacation home places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
Marina Jack - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles
Getting around
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Lido Beach Restaurant - 9 min walk
O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
Marina Jack Yacht Basin - 6 min drive
Columbia Restaurant - 13 min walk
The Old Salty Dog - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Modern 3 BR luxury pool home on Lido Key - A Shore Thing
Welcome home to your tranquil piece of beach living paradise in this gorgeous 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath retreat, professionally managed by Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals, nestled in a peaceful and quiet exclusive enclave on Lido Key. This location has it all!
Are you ready for relaxation? – head out to the white sandy beaches only a few minutes walk away or lounge by your own pool and spa – the choice is yours. Right around the corner is also premium shopping and dining along St. Armand's Circle.
Looking for an outdoor adventure? – get lost amid the labyrinth of mangrove tunnels and explore their unique ecosystem aboard a rented kayak or stand-up paddleboard in South Lido Beach Park, or hike the Northern Nature Trail.
Maybe a cultural experience awaits? – enjoy an array of artistic events in Downtown Sarasota, such as the Sarasota Opera, the Sarasota Orchestra, ballet, theatre, the infamous Ringling Art Museum, Maria Selby Botanical Gardens, Marina Jacks for boat tours, and more shopping and night life than you can imagine. Lido Key seamlessly combines the energy and vibe of Downtown Sarasota cosmopolitan life with a seaside paradise.
This fully renovated, furnished home away from home boasts a large open deck area overlooking the beautiful heated pool and spa where you can lounge, relax, and take a swim (includes optional baby fence around the pool for enhanced safety). The modern décor, upgraded lighting fixtures and fans, and flooring throughout will provide both enhanced form and function in a relaxing and tastefully done beachy, mid-century modern vibe.
Entertain and Relax:
As you enter the spacious, open living room you will find comfortable couches and chairs where you can convene with friends and family to watch a movie on a 70” flat-screen TV with integrated streaming devices, wireless speaker system and Xbox. The dining area hosts a large table that seats 6, where you can gather to enjoy a meal together or if you prefer, dine alfresco style outside just off of the kitchen in newly appointed outdoor dining furniture. The beautifully redone kitchen with custom quartz countertops offers modern cabinetry and all of your premium stainless steel appliances including built-in stove and microwave, refrigerator, undermount ice machine and dishwasher as well as coffee/espresso maker for your culinary pleasure.
Luxurious Accommodations:
The large master bedroom includes sliding glass doors with direct access to the pool and spa area and features a king size bed, sitting area with two settees, a 60” flat-screen tv, and a large private bathroom with double sinks, custom quartz countertops and oversized, open rain shower system.
The spacious guest bedroom boasts two sets of large bunk beds (full-over-full and twin-over-twin), a 55” flat-screen TV, and an en-suite bathroom with a stunning shower including mosaic tile accents.
The third bedroom offers a queen size bed, comfortable seating area with a 50” flat-screen TV. The guest bathroom offers a tub and shower, and feel free to use the large washer and dryer in the dedicated laundry room. This home sleeps up to 8 people max.
Pool heating is optional, for an additional non-refundable fee of $25 per day + taxes to be paid directly to the management company after the reservation is confirmed. Pool heat request made after guest arrival will incur an additional $45 trip charge.
One visit to Lido Key and you won't want to leave. This is truly your tropical, cosmopolitan escape to the best of both worlds! Enjoy with family and friends (human and furry up to 25 lbs.) Furry friends welcome, max 2, and require a non-refundable pet fee to be paid directly to the management company.
House Rules: No smoking. No burning candles inside of lodging. No parties. Grill is not for guests' use.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.
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
Unit size: 1,846 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
932641
Frequently asked questions
What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Sarasota, a short 6-minute walk from Lido Beach and also 12 minutes on foot from St. Armands Circle. You'll also find Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marina Jack within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
Yes, there is a garage.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
What do couples enjoy most about Modern 3 BR luxury pool home on Lido Key - A Shore Thing?
There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a private pool and a fireplace in each accommodation with some featuring private pools.
Does Modern 3 BR luxury pool home on Lido Key - A Shore Thing have a hot tub?
Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 6.9 mi away (18 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Modern 3 BR luxury pool home on Lido Key - A Shore Thing?
No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Modern 3 BR luxury pool home on Lido Key - A Shore Thing.
Modern 3 BR luxury pool home on Lido Key - A Shore Thing Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Susan R., Chicago
Jun 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, beautiful well maintained property. Minor problems were communicated about and followed up with quickly. Solutions were provided. Close to beach and st. Armands, and drive to everything else. They provide everything you need.
Susan R.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael W.
May 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Michael W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Martha C.
May 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Glad to be back
We stayed at this property two years ago, and we were not disappointed this year. This is an excellent location, and we love the pool.
Martha C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
2/10 Terrible
Douglas D.
Apr 13, 2025
Jerked us around
Renter canceled at last minute left us without a place to stay
Douglas D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rob M.
Sep 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A Shore Thing
What a great property! The description of the property was very accurate. The location is perfect. The pool and hot tub were clean and very nice to use. Would highly recommend this property to anyone with a family.
Rob M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paul H.
Aug 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific Property
I have done multiple VRBO stays over the past few years and some were a bit deceiving however this location would be identified as a home run. The property is clean and well-kept. The furniture and bedding were also very comfortable. The rental was pretty darn close to turn-key for my family on vacation, Loved our stay, and would absolutely consider staying here again when coming to Sarasota market.
Paul H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bryan D.
Jul 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Extraordinary home away from home
Exquisite condition…very considerate for items needed…everything was amazing…great location…would give it 10 stars….well done…would definitely stay there again…
Bryan D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ashlyn G., El Dorado Hills
Jun 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation home! Loved it!
The house was very clean and has been recently updated. The kitchen was stocked with dishes/pots and pans and loved the keurig coffee maker. (we brought pods from home but they had plenty for guest use) The pool and waterfall feature are beautiful, the hot tub was a bonus! Use of all the beach gear in the garage, chairs/umbrellas/wagon were greatly appreciated. The beach bikes were also great!(bring your helmet) Our pups loved playing in the grass area, loved that it's fully fenced. Quiet neighborhood, short walk to beach. Best vacation rental we have ever stayed in. Highly recommend, look forward to coming back!
Ashlyn G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lori H.
Jun 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Find
This house was beautiful and a great find. Close to all the things we wanted.
Lori H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
6/10 Okay
Edward B., Woodbine
Jun 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place. Poor Management
The house is awesome and the pool adds a nice touch. Only complaint is the pool spa heater. You have to pay extra per night to have the spa heated for a few hours. No problem I don’t mind paying. I have a pool at home and understand that is cost to heat the spa. I was there for a week and paid for the spa to be on. $50 or $75 per night. No problem. Where the problem began is communication with the property management. First night we had no spa heat, after calling several times the next day they told us the they would resolve the issue. The second night everything was good. After that we never had heat. Called the management company again and again. We just kept getting transferred around. Long story short we got heat one night out of 6. After calling for months we were told we would get reimbursed for the spa heater. We only got reimbursed for 1 night. After that we kept getting passed around. Finally gave up.
Edward B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Martha C.
May 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
We loved this house and the location! It is perfect for 7 or 8 people if you have two people willing to climb to a top bunk. Management was quick to respond to our questions. Our only minor issues were with the sliding door to the pool--it's very heavy and difficult to open and close. Also the master bath shower drain was slow. Other than that, it's a wonderful place to stay. The pool was absolutely perfect, and the house is close to the beach and St. Armands Circle! Thank you for a fabulous week!
Martha C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristy D.
May 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
House was great- spacious, clean, well-stocked kitchen if you want to cook. Pool area and backyard were also great. Plenty of beach and bath towels. Great location- walking distance to the beach and St Armand’s Circle. Very quiet neighborhood. Management company was very easy to work with and super responsive to any questions or requests. Would absolutely recommend and would stay here again. Thanks for a great vacation!
Kristy D.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anna R., Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Jan 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
New Year get-a-way
This was our 2nd stay at this wonderful property. Best vacation rental in the entire Sarasota area! Great house, fully stocked with everything needed to enjoy the home and area! Second to none location!!! The house is very close, walkable distance to both the beach and bay access. Also walkable to all of the restaurants and shops at St Armands Circle. Excellent communication and responsiveness. Highly recommend!
Anna R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
6/10 Okay
Marianne P.
Nov 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall it was great! Location to the beach and St. Armand’s was great! House was beautiful.
There were some things that need to be improved. Drains in the showers were not cleaned properly of hair, water was not draining and we had to fix it. The outdoor furniture cushions were wet from the rain therefore we had to dry them. Couldn’t really sit on the couch outside the whole trip. Management company is hard to get a hold of for simple things like that or just to ask questions. Pots and pans situation could have been better. Cooking breakfast was hard, that is the only meal we cooked. If those things were fixed we would definitely come back and stay again. All in all great house.
Marianne P.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Angie G., Brookfield
Aug 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
The home, the location, the decor all absolutely perfect for our family. We will definitely return!!
Angie G.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dawn S.
Jul 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Let me start by saying the house is beautiful. When we walked in you could tell that it had been cleaned by not only the look of it but the smell of it. The furnishings were beautiful in all the rooms. All the rooms were exactly as pictured on VRBO. The amenities were great from all the games they had there which we took advantage of to all the beach supplies and the bikes. Kids also loved the ping pong table. The pool was great after a day at the beach. The location was perfect walking distance to St. Armands Circle and the beach although we preferred to drive to the beach. I cannot say enough about this property and how nice it was. If I had anything to complain about and I wouldn't even really call it a complaint is that at some point the pool guy came to service the pool so we were a little startled when a man just walked into the backyard, I think that's something they should mention and also the previous people left the garbage overflowing. And there was no ironing board on the premises that we could find. Beyond that it was a picture perfect week and we would definitely stay here again.
Dawn S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michelle L.
Jul 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect week in paradise!
We travel often and usually rent a house for our vacations. This one was by far the best equipped home rental we have ever experienced. The description doesn’t even begin to explain all of the amenities that come with this beautiful home! In addition, the pool is the most thoughtfully arranged design for everyone to enjoy. The location is absolutely perfect, within walking distance to Saint Armands Circle, the kayak tours at the mangroves tunnels, and the beautiful Lido key beach. The home was also completely spotless and meticulously maintained. We will definitely return to this beautiful home in paradise!
Michelle L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kelly B.
Apr 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it?
It was perfect!
Kelly B.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alan B.
Mar 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property near the beach and St Armand’s
We had a lovely stay at this beautiful property the beach and St Armand’s circle. Highly recommend!
Alan B.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
Oct 25, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location on a quiet street. Easy walk to beach, shopping and restaurants.
Five stars! This home is beautifully maintained, comfortable and spacious enough for a family.
Comes complete with everything you could need for the beach, too.
Karen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Maureen R.
Sep 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
What a beautiful home and the pool was spectacular. Would definitely recommend this home. Walking distance to a lot of shops and dining. Couldn’t have asked for a more comfortable place to stay.
Maureen R.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Ashley V.
Aug 22, 2021
Review
The property was great located near the San Armand Circle and lido beach. The home itself is in a great area and is tastefully decorated. The staff and everything was great. My only complaint is that some of the sheets had stains and had to be washed but overall a great experience. Would totally book again!
Ashley V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
8/10 Good
katherine b.
Jul 6, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, fantastic location
this home was really beautiful, from the inside to the outside. the swimming pool was fabulous! a very short distance to the beach, shopping and restaurants. the house itself was wonderful, but there were some communication gaps with the property management team - lack of response and some small issues that never got resolved. however, the home itself is quite beautiful and has some very nice amenities and we really enjoyed sitting in the backyard and dipping our toes in the pool.
katherine b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Abby S.
May 3, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
House was amazing property management was not great
This house was incredible! The decor and smart devices showers/tubs/beds and bedding were all high quality. The pool area was PERFECT for both adults and the three toddlers that were on the trip. The walk to st. Armands was too far w/ kids but would have been just fine with adults & the walk to the beach was SO close!! The house had WAY more amenities than advertised. They had everything you could possibly need for the beach and kids from a beach wagon, cooler, umbrella, tents and towels. And for kids they had strollers, a high chair, pack n plays, pool toys, you name it! The ONLY 2 drawbacks of the property was that there was only 1 roll of paper towels provided & that they didn’t have a normal coffee maker or Keurig. They had a Nespresso maker which we couldn’t find pods for at Publix.. the rental company said there should have been a few pods at the house but there were not so we had to buy jugs of cold brew and drink that all week. The main issue I have with the rental company was the shortness and attitude I received when I had questions during our stay. I called to ask about the ice machine at the property bc it did not work & it would have been perfect for filling the cooler for the beach. The girl I spoke with seemed annoyed and told me she had as no clue how to fix it. She said she would send someone out during our stay but it wouldn’t be the day I called. I asked her if she could please give me a heads up before they came & she told me they would text me. They NEVER texted me about it and on Saturday morning when we were packing up to leave (& had to be checked out by 10am) the maintenance man showed up at 9:30am to fix the machine. So not only did it not work our entire stay but she gave us NO warning of his apt. It was also TERRIBLE timing!!!! As soon as he showed up our toddler was totally distracted and kept running out to try and see what he was doing while we were packing bags and it totally delayed our process and flustered us. It was honestly completely unacceptable especially without warning. I feel like he could have at least waited until 10 when we were supposed to be out the door. I am not bashing him because he was very friendly and dealt well with our toddler trying to dig through his tools & getting in his way, I just feel the management company should have handled it differently from the attitude I got when I called about it to the time they scheduled him to be there and warning us of his arrival.
Abby S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Julie E.
Apr 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Our stay in Lido Ley was amazing! This house had everything you could need from shampoo, conditioner, soap, hair dryer, laundry items, etc..not to mention top of the line appliances, bedding, etc...
Therr were 2 things that we had trouble with at first..the Roku tv’s ( the Mgmt company helped us figure it out!) and the fact that you are unable to enjoy the waterfall in the pool unless you pay extra per day to hear the pool because the heating pump runs the waterfall. Other than that it was amazing!