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Not your Grandmothers Beach House

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Private kitchen
Interior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lido Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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.
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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Unfortunately due to allergies no animals
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2161764
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

About the neighborhood

Sarasota

Located in Sarasota, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ed Smith Stadium or Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.
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What's nearby

  • South Lido Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lido Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Coolidge Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 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 - ‬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

Frequently asked questions

Is Not your Grandmothers Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Not your Grandmothers Beach House?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Not your Grandmothers Beach House on Jun 7, 2026 start from $240, 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.

Where is Not your Grandmothers Beach House 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 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
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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

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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

About the host

Your host

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Hi! We loved this beach house with the fantastic history of Ringling Circus. We purchased it in 2020 and it underwent a full renovation to get it to 2021 standards of decor. You will feel right at home when you walk in and the area and location could not be better. We have stayed with our family and have been the only ones in the property so far. This is perfect for a family of four or a couple just wanting to escape!

Why they chose this property

Its the only one we have seen on the island at a reasonable price point that is completely up to date. This property isnt dated but you also get the old world charm with the history and the ability to walk everywhere.

What makes this property unique

WALKABLE to everything! And 15 min drive from the Sarasota Airport. You can't beat it.
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