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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

Lido Beach is within a 5-minute walk of this vacation home while other popular sites like St. Armands Circle are within a 15-minute stroll. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • South Lido Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lido Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Coolidge Park - 8 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) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬15 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.

Not your Grandmothers Beach House

Stay where the Ringling Brothers Circus used to house their performers... but now in a magnificent fully renovated beach house. Walking 4 blocks to Lido Beach and to St. Armands circle full of fabulous restaurants and shopping. The nature preserve around the corner makes renting kayaks for a beautiful tour easy. This house is perfect for a couple or family escaping to warmer weather but demanding an up to date, hip and IMPECCABLY clean home. Enjoy a glass of wine or two on the outdoor patio and enjoy the palm trees in the yard.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On the waterfront

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets
  • Note from host: Unfortunately due to allergies no animals

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 not indicated whether 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

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.

Property is also known as

Not Your Grandmothers House
Not your Grandmothers Beach House Sarasota
Not your Grandmothers Beach House Private vacation home
Not your Grandmothers Beach House Private vacation home Sarasota

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Sarasota, a short 4-minute walk from Lido Beach and also 14 minutes on foot from St. Armands Circle. You'll also find South Lido Park and Coolidge Park less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Not your Grandmothers Beach House?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Not your Grandmothers Beach House?

Couples staying at this historic vacation home will appreciate amenities such as a kitchen in each house with a kitchen in some.

Does Not your Grandmothers Beach House have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does Not your Grandmothers Beach House have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 7 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Not your Grandmothers Beach House?

Yes, every house at Not your Grandmothers Beach House comes with a patio.

Not your Grandmothers Beach House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James E.

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

Clean and close to the beach

Always love staying at Harrison House! Owner is always responsive to any questions or needs.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James E.

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

Great location

Rental property is clean and updated. Owners were very responsive and helpful. Location is short walk to beach. Had everything we needed. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margret D.

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

Peaceful bungalow steps away from beach, stores, and restaurants

My husband, daughter, and I had a wonderful stay at the Harrison House thanks to Morgan and Tim’s hospitality. The home is clean and updated. It’s location is perfect for a beach getaway. We felt safe and comfortable during our entire stay. Thank you for helping us create incredible memories that we will cherish forever!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA R.

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

Clean, hip, quiet, comfortable home - you won't be disappointed!

Loved our stay at Harrison House. House is super clean, beds comfy, towels plentiful, kitchen well stocked (although we went out to eat every night). Owners very responsive to questions/concerns. Location on a nice quiet side street on Lido. Eat at Drift, at the Lido Beach Resort - very good! Incredible view and nice bar, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

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

Harrison House Lido Key

Perfect house for a vacation on Lido Key. Easy access to St Armand’s Circle, Sarasota and other nearby keys and beaches. Home had everything my family needed for a 2 week stay. Property owner was always available for questions during my stay. Beautiful 2 weeks spent on Lido Key and I will definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Wonderful escape

We loved our visit to Lido Key and the Harrison House. Morgan and Tim are wonderful hosts who were attentive and highly responsive. The house is ideally located a few short blocks from Lido Beach, a 10 minute walk to St. Armand's Circle and a very quick drive (or bike ride) to Long Boat Key and downtown Sarasota. Our family (including two adult daughters) enjoyed our time immensely - whether we were relaxing, hanging on the beach, cooking, working remotely, enjoying the stunning sunsets, or exploring the area- and the house was perfectly suited for our six week stay. Thank you Morgan and Tim!
Stayed 46 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

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

Pride of ownership

This was like the old days of online vacation rental sites—you know when property owners were most likely the ones actually renting their properties… ones they worked on and cared about instead of simply turning over to an agency that may or may not return a call? The property was flawless as described, the communication with the property owners was exceptional, and the location was perfect. We hope to stay here again. Thanks for renewing my faith in these types of vacation rental by owner rentals. This is the first one that has lived up to the description, cleanliness and described location in a long time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny R.

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

Magnificent

This property is magnificent. It is a wonderful bungalow with a cool vibe. The lovely outside patio makes the home even more spacious. The home is in walking distance to the beach, shopping, dining and water sports. The owners were exceptionally helpful texting during our stay to see if we needed anything. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Best Vacation! Wonderful House!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay at the Harrison House! The owner is so communicative and helpful. The house is very charming, extremely clean, has every amenity, and in a great location. Quick walk to the beach and an easy walk to the shops and restaurants. We had never been to Lido Key and we absolutely loved it. Will definitely rent this house again!! Thank you Morgan!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brennan P.

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

Loved the property and can’t wait to come back! Great house and location.

Great owners - very responsive and beautiful home.
Stayed 26 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori V.

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

Lovely Lido Beach Vacation at the Harrison House!

Great clean, nicely decorated renovated vacation rental close to the beach and Saint Armands Circle. Great communication with host. Stayed for two weeks and still not ready to leave. Harrison House will be my choice when we return. ❤️
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marilyn s.

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

Beautiful beach home

You want to stay here. This clean, modern beach home was wonderful! Quiet street and neighborhood, close to the beach. Thank you Morgan for sharing your home with us. We had a great time!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Beach house vacation

Beautifully updated and very clean and well appointed house . Equipped with just about all you will need. Very close to beach access. Very friendly and accommodating owners.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021