Luxury Family Home! Great Location! Heated Pool/Spa and Games! - The Big Top
The Big Top by Lido Key Vacations #VR22-00043 Minimum stay duration of 7 days/nights
Welcome to The Big Top, an impressive three-level coastal retreat offering refined comfort, generous gathering spaces, and elevator access to all floors. Located just a short walk from St. Armands Circle and within easy reach of Lido Beach, this six bedroom, five and a half bath home is ideal for families or groups seeking upscale living in one of the most desirable Lido Key vacation rentals. With a private pool and spa, multiple entertainment areas, and a walkable island location. The Big Top delivers effortless luxury and memorable coastal living!
Highlights • 10-minute walk to Lido Beach • 6 Bedrooms and 5.5 Bathrooms • 4 King beds, 1 Full over Full bunk, 1 Twin over Twin bunk • Private pool with waterfall and spa • Elevator access to all floors • Game features including pool table and foosball • Walk to St. Armands Circle • Outdoor dining and seating areas • BBQ grill • Beach towels, beach chairs, and beach wagon provided • 4 bicycles available for guest use • Dog friendly with approval and additional fee • 6 parking spaces
The outdoor spaces at The Big Top create a true private oasis. The heated pool features an oversized sun shelf and a tranquil waterfall. A covered in-ground spa allows enjoyment in any weather, while surrounding seating areas, dining tables, and outdoor games set the stage for social gatherings and family fun. Whether enjoying poolside afternoons or evenings under the stars, this home exemplifies elevated Lido Key beach rentals designed for comfort and connection.
The second floor serves as the heart of the home, featuring a spacious great room with sofas and side chairs, perfect for relaxing together. A large sectional sofa provides comfortable seating for guests to gather and unwind. The chef’s kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, generous counter space, and bar seating for six, making it ideal for group meals and entertaining. The dining area comfortably seats twelve guests and opens to a balcony overlooking the pool, blending indoor comfort with outdoor views.
Each bedroom at The Big Top is thoughtfully designed to provide a serene retreat, featuring premium bedding, unique decor, and TVs. The primary suite offers a king bed, private balcony, walk-in closet, and a luxurious ensuite bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower with rain shower features. Four additional king bedrooms include ensuite bathrooms with walk-in showers, ensuring privacy and comfort for guests. Two bunk bedrooms are ideal for younger guests, offering a fun and cozy sleeping arrangement while maintaining functionality for larger groups.
Room Details • Primary Bedroom (2nd Floor): King bed, ensuite bathroom with soaking tub and walk-in shower • Second Bedroom (2nd Floor): King bed, ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower • Third Bedroom (3rd Floor): King bed, ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower • Fourth Bedroom (3rd Floor): King bed, ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower • Fifth Bedroom (2nd Floor): Full over Full bunk bed, ensuite bathroom with shower and tub combination • Sixth Bedroom (3rd Floor): Twin over Twin bunk bed, ensuite half bathroom
Guests will enjoy provided beach gear, bicycles, a cooler, and a beach cart, making trips to Lido Beach effortless. The home’s location near St. Armands Circle places upscale dining, boutique shopping, and lively entertainment just moments away. Easy access to downtown Sarasota, Sarasota Bayfront, and Longboat Key makes this an excellent option for guests seeking boutique vacation rentals near St. Armands Circle.
With a large living spaces, resort style outdoor amenities, and an unbeatable walkable location, The Big Top by Lido Key Vacations offers an exceptional coastal escape for families and groups. From poolside relaxation to evenings at St. Armands Circle, this home places the best of Lido Key at your doorstep. Book your stay today and experience elevated island living at its finest!
- This property has active video surveillance on the exterior public approach areas and the pool equipment.
With host approval before check-in, this property accepts dogs only (No cats or other animals are allowed). An additional pet fee will apply. See our Lido Key Vacations Rental Policies for full details.
6 cars maximum are able to park at this home. We ask our guests to please plan accordingly and coordinate with your group. There is no overnight parking available for additional vehicles.
We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age.
Please Remember: "You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property." *Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.
In accordance with the City of Sarasota's Rental Ordinance, this property requires a minimum rental period of 7 nights. The maximum occupancy for this home is 10 adults; however, children under 6 years of age are not included in the City’s occupancy limit. Lido Key Vacations enforces a total occupancy limit of 16 persons, including both adults and children under 6. Should you have any questions regarding the City’s occupancy restrictions, alternative homes without such restrictions, or details about our rates, amenities, or policies, please feel free to reach out.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Sarasota
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Saint Armands Key, a neighbourhood in Sarasota. 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. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Marina Jack - 5 min drive
Columbia Restaurant - 6 min walk
The Old Salty Dog - 4 min drive
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill - 5 min drive
Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Luxury Family Home! Great Location! Heated Pool/Spa and Games! - The Big Top have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Family Home! Great Location! Heated Pool/Spa and Games! - The Big Top?
As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Family Home! Great Location! Heated Pool/Spa and Games! - The Big Top on 1 Aug 2026 start from £549, 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.
Is Luxury Family Home! Great Location! Heated Pool/Spa and Games! - The Big Top pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Luxury Family Home! Great Location! Heated Pool/Spa and Games! - The Big Top?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury Family Home! Great Location! Heated Pool/Spa and Games! - The Big Top?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury Family Home! Great Location! Heated Pool/Spa and Games! - The Big Top?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury Family Home! Great Location! Heated Pool/Spa and Games! - The Big Top located?
Located in Saint Armands Key, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach. Coolidge Park and South Lido Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you for your kind words, Richard! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the location ideal. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
large home with room to spread out…immaculate…elevator….pool and spa…close to beach and circle…thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Kathryn S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review, Kathryn! We’re so glad you enjoyed the spacious home, pool and spa, and the easy access to the beach and St. Armands Circle. Glad to also see our team did an awesome job with communications! We’d love to welcome you back for another stay with Lido Key Vacations!!
Dear Dennis,
Thanks so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed this home's location and felt it was a great vacation! It was our pleasure to host you and hope you'll come back to stay with us again soon!
Sincerely,
Lido Key Vacations
House is beautiful - lots of room for big family events - well equipped and flows well.
Perfect location - steps to the beach and St Amands shops and restaurants
Loved it!
Mark H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2024
Thank you for your glowing review, Mark! We're delighted to hear that you found the house beautiful, spacious, and well-equipped for your family events. It's fantastic to know that the location, with its proximity to the beach and St. Armands shops and restaurants, was perfect for your stay.
We appreciate your positive feedback, and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you and your family again in the future. If there's anything specific you loved about the house or any suggestions for improvement, feel free to share!
Working with the property manager was easy and the communication was very good. Highly recommend it!
Alan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2020
Alan, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We appreciate you trusting us with your vacation accommodations and we are so happy to hear that our Property Manager was easy to work with. We are glad you enjoyed your time here with us. We hope you'll come back again soon, you're welcome anytime! Sincerely, The Lido Key Vacations Team
We really enjoyed staying at this property! It had everything we needed for our family with the pool and close proximity to St. Armands Circle. We loved the area and are already booked to come back in January. Can't wait!!
Jennifer G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2021
Jennifer,
Thanks for reviewing your recent stay with us as a 5-star vacation! We are so glad that you enjoyed our 'The Big Top' property on beautiful Lido Key! We always love hosting return guests and are looking forward to your next trip with us this January!
Kind regards,
Lido Key Vacations
Awesome house for a large family in a great location!!
Margret D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2020
Thank you for choosing our home for your Lido Key Vacation! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay here with us, and that our home was perfect for your large family! We hope you made some amazing memories, and hopefully you'll come back and stay with us again soon.
Thanks again,
Lido Key Vacations
Property was amazing and property manager was quick to respond with any questions!
Rachel S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2021
Rachel,
Thanks for reviewing your recent stay with us on beautiful Lido Key! We're so glad that you enjoyed the property and that any questions you had were quickly answered by a member of our team. Please come back and see us anytime, you're always welcome!
Kind regards,
Lido Key Vacations
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jackie B.
30 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
Property was nice but needs maintenance.
Jackie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2024
Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention, and we appreciate your honest feedback, Jackie. We're glad to hear that you found our property nice, but we apologize for any maintenance issues you encountered.
Your feedback is invaluable, and we take it seriously. Rest assured, we will investigate the maintenance issues promptly and address them to ensure a better experience for our guests in the future. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back with an improved and more enjoyable stay.
Menno,
Thank you so much for your review and feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you come back again soon, you're welcome any time.
Thanks again,
Lido Key Vacations
We enjoyed our stay. The pool and outdoor grassy area was super nice. There does need to be a drainage system in the outdoor seating area/ gaming area. Water puddles up and creates a great breeding ground for mosquitoes. Overall we enjoyed our stay!
Gabrielle R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2022
Gabrielle, we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the pool and outdoor area. We will be sure to pass your feedback on to our team and owners. Thank you, and we hope to host you again soon!
Bruce,
Thanks for the 5-star review, we're so glad you had an enjoyable stay with us! Please come back and see us again soon!
Sincerely,
Lido Key Vacations
David,
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us on Lido Key and we hope to have you return soon!
Sincerely,
Lido Key Vacations
Location is incredible with this property just one block off St. Armands Circle. Home was well appointed with recreational amenities and had a well stocked kitchen. Bedrooms all had en-suite bathrooms and large closets, great light from many windows. Home has a waterfall edge hot tub connected to the pool in the yard. We had great communication with the support staff and were contacted as soon as the home was available to check in. Beds were quite firm but still comfortable. Home is spacious and set up for entertaining. It was great home for our family vacation.we would rent here again.
Upon entering the door, our WOWS began. It was very clean, well equipped and great location. The teens were safely walking or riding the bikes to Starbucks in the morning and Kilwan’s for ice cream in the afternoon. Walking to the beach for sunsets, to restaurants, and just around the area was enjoyed by all. The pool was warm and used for hours every day. Best family reunion ever!!
Linda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Linda. We are glad you and your family enjoyed the home, pool, and convenient location. We hope to host you all again in the future!
House was great!! Amazing location! Very clean inside. House had a ton of room and lived the set up inside!!! The company was very responsive and easy to get in touch with. The only complaint is the pool areas. The staircase was hard with kids and the tile was very slick. The pool deck could have been cleaner.
Kate D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2024
Kate, thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found the house great, with an amazing location and plenty of room. We're also glad that you appreciated the cleanliness and layout of the house, as well as the responsiveness of our team.
We apologize for any inconvenience regarding the pool area. Your feedback about the staircase and slick tile is duly noted, and we'll look into addressing these concerns to improve the safety and cleanliness of the pool deck.
If you have any further comments or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to let us know. We appreciate your review and hope to welcome you back for another stay in the future!
the house was perfect for our annual family vacation. We'll laid out., Supplied and convenient to beach and shopping.
Trevor was great in addressing our needs and problems we had with dishwasher and icemaker.
The only negative is the air conditioning system is programmed and locked into 74 degrees. We could not adjust. Got pretty hot sometimes and made sleeping uncomfortable. Not user friendly at all.
Jacquelyn C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2020
Jacquelyn,
Thank you so much for your kind review and feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time here with us and that our team made your stay easy. It's great to hear that our team responded quickly to your needs so that you could keep vacationing without interuption. Our Smart HVAC thermostats have a minimum threshold of 72 degrees while in "cool" mode during our Summer months here in Florida. This is done to ensure that the unit is able to keep up with the requested temperature, and it limits the risk of a system failure. We will take a look at the thermostat to ensure it is operating correctly. Thank you for letting us know. We appreciate your feedback and helping us improve, and we hope you'll come back again soon.
Sincerely,
Lido Key Vacations
The property was perfect for our large family group. The pool was enjoyed by everyone and being able to walk to both St. Armands circle and the beach was key. Only small complaint was the lack of refrigerator space for such a large home. There is a second refrigerator in the garage, thank goodness, but it would have been nice to have everything in one spot. One of the master bath sinks did not drain, and although a maintenance person came out, it never did drain properly. However, very minor problems, and overall we had a wonderful experience.
Diane W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2021
Diane,
We're so glad you had a wonderful stay at our 'The Big Top' property and that this home suited your group so well! We appreciate your feedback regarding the ease of accessing the 2nd refrigerator we provide in the home. This is the first time we have received this type of feedback, but we are happy to look into alternate locations that may be easier to access. Our thought process is the convenience of having a refrigerator close to the pool/patio area to enjoy beverages in the outdoor spaces. We have also already addressed the one sink drain that wasn't draining properly; I apologize that this wasn't fixed the first time we dispatched one of our maintenance team members. We hope to have you stay with us again in the future, you're welcome back anytime!
Sincerely,
Lido Key Vacations
Overall, the 12 of us were very pleased with the accomodations and the location was absolutely perfect. When we did run into problems, Adam was able to fix them pretty quickly. Loved having the huge master suite, chill/gaming area, the beach chairs, towels, 2 laundry facilities, extra fridge and freezer space. Only downside, coming in to such an extravagant house, our expectations were that everything would be that way. Having to leave the air at 72, was not always the coldest and due to it being a rental property, some aspects were on the cheap side. We totally understand the money making side of this, but nicer luxuries for your guests would be highly recommend. Thanks for an overall great stay!
Andraya P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2021
Andraya,
Thanks for reviewing your recent stay with us! We’re so glad this home’s amenities and location were a perfect fit for you and your group! We are also happy to hear that the huge master suite, gaming area, beach chairs, towels, 2 laundry facilities, and the extra fridge and freezer space were all added benefits to your stay. That is fantastic to hear. We tried to reach you via phone to discuss your concerns with the HVAC system, and your comments on the quality of some of the homes features, as we wanted to better understand these statements and identify the areas you felt we could improve upon, but we haven’t been able to connect. If you would please contact Trevor at our office, we would like to have that conversation when it is convenient for you. We have worked very hard with this owner to create a fantastic experience for our guests, and your description of the some of the property is not our normal feedback and we want to understand this better. Regarding the HVAC system, we do have thresholds set for the system itself that prevents the guest from turning the thermostat below 72 degrees without our approval. This is communicated to all of our guests in their pre-arrival instructions, and these parameters have been recommended by our trusted and licensed HVAC professionals that service these units. During our hot Florida Summer months, this ensures that the HVAC system will be able to maintain the set temperature, and not “freeze over” (literally the condensing coils turn into a block of ice) due to its constant operation to try and reach lower set temperatures, which results in a non-operational HVAC system for 6-24 hours depending on the time it takes the unit to thaw and reset. While this 72-degree threshold may seem like an prohibiting measure, it is actually done to ensure the best and most consistent experience for our guest for the duration of their stay. However, we are sorry that you felt these parameters had a negative impact on your overall stay. We hope this provides some additional context here, and we certainly look forward to the opportunity to speak to you further about this and improve wherever we can. Thank you again for choosing our home for your stay, and we hope you’ll come back again soon.
Sincerely,
Lido Key Vacations
We had a great opportunity to enjoy this beautiful big house for a big family in a great neighborhood near Lido Key circle and nice short road to the beach. However, our check-in brought us a lot of surprises. First of all, the cleaning service was just horrible. We came to a dirty house. The floor wasn’t clean at all. Huge slide door in the living room was so dirty and had a lot of gray lines on glass. The room, where was my sis-in-law was so big and nice, but the shower wasn’t cleaned at all. There were a hair in the shower. There was a dust and send on the beds upstairs. The hangers on the bedroom on second floor was broken, so people couldn’t open and close the door. There was always problems with a code on front door, which they try to fix, but it still didn’t work well. We paid over $600 for cleaning service and we must to clean this house to stay, either way being in this house was unsafe. So in all the house is very beautiful and good for big family, but I only come there again if they going tho change cleaning service.
Olga N.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2022
Olga, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sorry to hear there was a cleanliness issue upon your arrival. We have passed this feedback on to our team to make sure they are aware of this in the future. We hope you will return and stay with us again, giving us another opportunity to improve your experience.
Plenty of bedrooms for our family and appreciate quick response to any issues that came up. Walkability to restaurants and beach was perfect.
Ruth R.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2023
Ruth, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad you enjoyed the home and its convenient location. We hope to host you again sometime in the future!
Rakesh,
Thanks for the 5-star review!! We're so glad this property suited your group perfectly! Thank you for trusting us with your family vacation, it was our pleasure to host you!
Kindly,
Lido Key Vacations
About the host
Hosted by Lido Key Vacations
Why they chose this property
All of the shops, dining, entertainment is at your fingertips when you stay with us here. Walking distance to everything, and the property itself is amazing and it offers numerous amenities that you’ll love!
What makes this property unique
Location. Location. Location. The ease of use is incredible. Walk Everywhere and Enjoy paradise with ease. You’ll love everything about this amazing rental property!
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