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Dining
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪17 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

About this property

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

Sarasota Certificate of Registration # VR22-00048
Minimum 7 night stay
Beautiful, roomy, sunny 2BR, 2 BA old style Florida beach house and only 200 yards to beautiful Lido Beach. Short, easy walk to all the shops and dining at St. Armand's Circle. Relax on the front porch or in the courtyard out back. 2 bikes provided, ride to Lido Key Park or St. Armand's Circle in less than 5 minutes. Everything you need for the beach is included, just pack your suitcase and enjoy the sunsets. Take the free Bay Runner Trolley from the beach to downtown Sarasota and have your groceries delivered from Publix and you will have no need for a rental car!
Note: Lido Key does not allow dogs on the beach. There is a small beach on Bird Key nearby that is dog friendly.
Need more space? Ask about the availability of the darling guest house.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
Table available for a maximum of 8
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
One small dog
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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
Note from host: Table available for a maximum of 8
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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

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 Longboat Key Beaches. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall are also worth visiting. 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 - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • South Lido Lookout Bridge - 9 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dry Dock Waterfront Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chart House Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

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 May 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lido Beach and St. Armand's Circle at your Footsteps. on Aug 8, 2026 start from $268, 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. South Lido Park and South Lido Lookout Bridge are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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. 133 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 142 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 142 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Great stay

Great stay, location. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merle L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Irina K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Merle L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joss S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sajid K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

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

Great time

Very well appointed property. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

GOOD LOCATION

Very neatly furnished
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanna K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Somer T.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

clilfford s.

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

Great house and location lido key

Everything was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan E.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela F.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MIA L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful home and location. LaVeda was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions we had while we were staying there.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn P.

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

About the host

Hosted by LaVeda or Glenn Bailey

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We live in rural Indiana, but enjoy spending time in Lido Key, Gatlinburg and Nashville. After a lifetime of social work, we are looking forward to some down time. For now, our grand kids are keeping us busy and young at heart.

Why they chose this property

This area has been a part of our lives since the 70s. We have always dreamed of owning a beach house with Old Florida charm and this was the perfect choice. We hope you enjoy the home and area as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

Antique, unique furniture and artwork. Cozy front porch and backyard courtyard. Bikes available for guests. So close to the beach, shopping and restaurants.

Languages:

English

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