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Lido Beach and St. Armand's Circle at your Footsteps.

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A coastal hotel with a pool, parking lot, and beach access.
A house with a covered porch, white exterior walls, and a small garden with red flowers and shrubs.
A spacious living room with a dining area, white furniture, and a large painting of a beach scene.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery outside.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a yellow door, and a white railing.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lido Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

One

1 King Bed

Two

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

Located in Sarasota, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider Sarasota Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena and Robarts Sports ARENA. With scuba diving, snorkeling, and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coolidge Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South Lido Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 23 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Jack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lido Beach and St. Armand's Circle at your Footsteps. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Lido Beach and St. Armand's Circle at your Footsteps. ?

As of Nov 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lido Beach and St. Armand's Circle at your Footsteps. on Aug 13, 2027 start from $220, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lido Beach and St. Armand's Circle at your Footsteps. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lido Beach and St. Armand's Circle at your Footsteps. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lido Beach and St. Armand's Circle at your Footsteps. located?

Located in the heart of Sarasota, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. Coolidge Park and South Lido Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 145 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time at this home. We love it! It’s convenient to St Armands, the beach is Half a block away. Will definitely be back. Thank you so much!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Enjoyed the area, the place and the hosts. House was well appointed with essentials and extras. Would def stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 14, 2021
Thank you so much. We love Lido!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Loved the location. Very close to beautiful beach and shopping. The house was great and very well stocked. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love our stay at blue ceiling Lido Key

This is our 2nd stay at this VRBO, you can't get a better location. We love this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again we had a wonderful time. The location is perfect for going to the beach and the house is clean and very comfortable. LaVeda is an amazing host and very responsive to any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach retreat

Thank you LaVeda and Glenn for your hospitality!!!Another great vacation at this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean, comfortable and amenities were A-1 as was the location.

Would have enjoyed it more if we didn.t have to leave due the possibilty of Hurricane Ian's visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2022
Yes, the hurricane put a damper on things. Thankfully we were very fortunate and sustained no damages. Hope you can come again and stay longer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location.

Love the location. The house is fully stocked and convenient to everything. Very close to the beach. Loved our stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2024
Thanks so much and glad you came back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beach Thanksgiving

Great house in an amazing location. Our family had an amazing beach Thanksgiving. Can’t beat the location, easy walk to the beach and St Armand’s circle! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 1, 2022
Thank you so much and would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GOOD LOCATION

Very neatly furnished
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2020
Thanks guys. A pleasure having you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely comfortable home in a great location

This a great house and in a great location. Owners are really good, attentive and excellent communication.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Very well appointed property. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 3, 2023
Thank you! Hope you can make it back to Lido sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location

This was our second stay at this cottage. Terrific location and parking. Walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants and outdoor activities!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
You guys are the best! Wish you lived closer... Warmest regards
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place to stay

So very close to the beach, bed was comfortable (I only tried one of them). Lots of light and windows and parking right in front. Thank you for this place, I shall return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you and you are so welcome. We are lookimg forward to your return. Lido is such a nice place to be!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay!

This property was fantastic for my 2 children, puppy and I. The house was perfectly clean and has everything we needed. I was really impressed and felt so comfortable with the cleanliness of the house. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2022
Thank you so much andcwould love to have you back. Will give kudos to my cleaning crew!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love my Lido

Absolutely wonderful! So clean and perfect location. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 14, 2022
Thank you so much and we'd love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week

Wonderful week and just a short walk to beach, restaurants, and shops. The owners were great to communicate with. Perfect little house for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2024
Thank you and so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation 2025

Great location, house has everything needed to cook meals at home, beds are comfortable, perfect sized cottage for a family of four. This is the 4th year we have stayed with this property owner and we have always had an excellent vacation experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2025
Your kind review is very much appreciated and you are welcomed back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great trip!

This is our second visit and it was a wonderful week! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location lido key

Everything was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic rental

We loved our stay at the Blue Ceiling! The location is ideal, a block to the beautiful Lido beach, and an easy 10 minute walk to wonderful shops and restaurants in St. Armand’s Circle. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 22, 2022
Thank you and would be happy to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Beach Cottage

We had a wonderful stay in this adorable cottage. The home was very well stocked, anything that we may have needed was there for us. Laveda was so nice and available for any questions we had. Looking forward to our next visit there!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 25, 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review. So glad you enjoyed your visit and delighted to have you return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place!!

The house was wonderful. Just a short walk to the beach and easy access to shopping and restaurants. Everything you needed for a comfortable stay was provided from beach items to bathroom towels to a well stocked kitchen. We came for a wedding, but the stay on Lido Key was the icing on the cake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you so much and so happy you enjoyed your stay. I'll bet it was a beautiful wedding!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location. Cozy house

This 2 bed, 2 bath home was very cozy and had everything we needed. Well stocked kitchen, comfy furniture and great location with close access to beach and Lido Key resort for a drink to watch the Sunset. Quick 10 minute walk to St. Armands Circle for dinner. Had a great stay and LaVeda was lovely to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 3, 2021
Thank you so much Diana. We were delighted to have you stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation!

My husband and I have stayed at this property numerous times. We love the location. The owner is quick to respond to any questions. We really wish we could have stayed longer. All I can say to really reflect everyone is PERFECT!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 4, 2025
Thank you so much and love having you stay!
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