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Gorgeous Canalfront Home w/ Heated Pool • 5-Min Walk to Lido Beach • Boat Dock

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A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of a pool and buildings.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and bar stools.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a view of a marina.
A marina with docks, calm water, and a clear sky.
A clear swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by palm trees and a dock with boats.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lido Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd bedroom

2 Double Beds

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

3rd Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Ensuite Bathroom

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sarasota

Located in Sarasota, this holiday home is 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 Siesta Key Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider Sarasota Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena and Robarts Sports ARENA. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • South Lido Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lido Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Coolidge Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Lido Lookout Bridge - 9 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Jack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous Canalfront Home w/ Heated Pool • 5-Min Walk to Lido Beach • Boat Dock have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Gorgeous Canalfront Home w/ Heated Pool • 5-Min Walk to Lido Beach • Boat Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gorgeous Canalfront Home w/ Heated Pool • 5-Min Walk to Lido Beach • Boat Dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Canalfront Home w/ Heated Pool • 5-Min Walk to Lido Beach • Boat Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Canalfront Home w/ Heated Pool • 5-Min Walk to Lido Beach • Boat Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Canalfront Home w/ Heated Pool • 5-Min Walk to Lido Beach • Boat Dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The quintessential Lido Beach property with wonderful amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 29 Oct, 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and Easy Check in

We enjoyed the property and area very much.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
Thank you Bryn for your great review. It was a real pleasure to host you, come back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fantastic location!

Wonderful location on the water. Short walk to the beach and shops at St Armand's. Perfect for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2022
Hi Kate, Thank you for your review, I'm glad you enjoyed the house!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location!

Great location and pool! Well kept house…would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2021
Thank you Julie! it was a pleasure to have you. Come back anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Clean, well-supplied and comfortable!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House layout was excellent. Outdoor spaces were extremely nice and direct canal access was a definite plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible location and perfect house for beach vacation

My family had a wonderful time in this home that’s perfectly situated close to St Armands and the beach. The kayaks, paddle board, bikes, and beach chairs were a perfect addition. The house was clean and well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2021
Thank you so much for your review! we're glad you enjoyed your stay, come back anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay at your beautiful Lido Key home so much so it will be our number one choice when we return to Florida. The remodel is superb, thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your kind review, Frances! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Family Home

We booked this home to celebrate my daughter‘s engagement so we had several members of our family staying there. It turned out to be the perfect home and really made our celebration a vacation to remember. The location is perfect , super close to the beach, the house was fully equipped with everything that we needed and the rooms and pool teally made for some memorable experiences. I would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2022
Thank you so much Don for your review! we're glad you enjoyed your stay, come back anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for a family gathering

This wonderful house provided ample of comfortable space for 5 adults and a 10-year old for an extended family visit in town. The location could not be better - wonderful water and wildlife (we saw both dolphins and manatees!) views from both inside and outside the house, easy walk to the beach for swimming and sunsets, and easy walk to St. Armand’s Circle for shopping and restaurants. We will definitely rent again for our next gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT VACATION STAY

We really enjoyed our stay and all the amenities the property had to offer. Fully equipped with all your needs from the pool, bikes and kayaks for the bay in your back yard . A lost a very short 5 minute walk to the beach. One suggestion might be to have a beach cart at the house for wheeling stuff to the beach. Will definitely come back there in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Thank you Paul for your kind review! we'll ask the owners to add a beach cart. Take care, see you soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for a family vacation! With the best stocked kitchen I have ever seen.

Thank you for our stay. We really loved Lido Key, and it was nice to be a block away from our families. This house is a gem, and the well-stocked kitchen and pantry made this stay one of our favorites as everything we needed was there. After staying in this rental, I have now decided to stock my personal rentals like this too! It makes it so easy to keep the home clean and tidy when owners the basic household essentials.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2023
Dear Brenda, Thank you for submitting such a lovely review. We are so delighted that you enjoyed the property. The homeowners did a great job at making their guests feel welcome and at home. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LRW

This property did not disappoint! Location was perfect within walking distance of Armand’s Circle and the beach. Enjoyed the kayaks that were available along with the bikes. The hostess was easily accessible when we had questions that needed to be answered. Highly recommend this property! We are already talking about a return visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2023
Thank you Lori for your kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed this beautiful property and are happy to hear our service and the house's facilities were able to give you an enjoyable stay! We would be happy to host you again any time for when you return :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptionally Good Experience

Very nice property in a very expensive neighborhood right on the waterway. Wonderful pool. Well supplied kitchen. Easy walk to town or to the beach. Enjoyed using the provided Kayaks. Bikes were available. The property manager was accessible and responsive. The owners are generous to rent such a nice house. We'd definitely consider staying here again!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2022
Thank you John to your lovely review, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property Near Lido Key Beach

The house was perfectly located within easy walking distance to the beach and, with a little more effort, to St Armands Circle for dining and shopping.. We elected to cook in for most of the nights and the kitchen was as well stocked as any VRBO property that I've visited. We had a few minor issues, like us having to change our rental dates due to a medical situation, and then while we were there some roofing repair work, but the management company was great to work with to make sure we enjoyed our stay to the max. We drove over to Longboat Key and also Siesta Key, and came back convinced that we had made the best decision to stay in Lido Key, and in particular at this property. I'd highly recommend this property to anyone considering a visit to this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2022
Thank you Doug for such a lovely review. Come back anytime! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Week…We Will Return!

This house was perfect for our family of six. Easy walk to St. Armand’s and the beach. The beach can be accessed at Lido Beach Resort public access, only a couple of blocks from the house. The kayaks were ideal as there is a nature preserve beyond the canal. The dock was perfect for our Tampa friends who visited for a short time with their boat. The only negative we found all week is we could not stream any of our accounts. We would have loved to be able to watch evening movies. Great house, great location, and beautiful houses surrounding! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled our property was ideal for your family of six and its proximity to St. Armand’s and the beach was appreciated. We apologize for the streaming inconvenience and will address it. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxurious stay in paradise

The Robinson family of 5 from East Texas stayed here for a week during our 13 yoa granddaughters spring break. Oh what a fun vacation we experienced! Thank you to the owners for sharing your home that’s located on Lido Key, Florida and in our eyes complete paradise. We enjoyed the provided kayaks and kayaked through the mangroves near the home. Our granddaughter reported at the end of our trip this was her favorite part of our vacation. Our very first morning we saw dolphins while drinking coffee on the dock. Day 3-5 we rented a boat enjoying boating and fishing in Sarasota Bay. The water was so beautiful, blue and clear. We were so surprised when a manatee swam by our boat. We enjoyed shopping at St Armand’s Circle which is just down from this home. Our beach days were spent on Lido Beach after a short bicycling trip there from this home. Our granddaughter found beautiful shells on the beach to add to her collection. This home was located in a very affluent and safe area of Florida, was so well appointed, and thoroughly met our needs. It was so sad to drive away at the end of our vacation. Until next year……
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome spot on water in quiet neighborhood

Loved the house, property, hosts and area. Unlike other rentals, this one provided nearly everything. Advance comms great, highly responsive throughout stay. As a sign of accommodative hosts, all spices available, many unopened, stocked Keurig and other rare niceties. Kayaks clean and in great shape, and easy access to mangrove preserves from dock in back. Bikes, locks, beach chairs and more provided for use. Flatscreens throughout. All appliances in good working order and accommodations thoroughly clean and modern. Internet speed and reliability also great. Couple minor nits: TV was limited to basic channels. Any apps or even free on demand needed an owners pin. We didn’t really need, but would have been good to be able to sign in to My Netflix or other accounts. And pool alarm was too sensitive so we needed to keep resetting on windy days. But property was awesome, and we walked to beach and restaurants easily. Lido also great for running and biking. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2022
Thank you Thomas for your review and feedback, we appreciate it. We are glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house great position

The house was everything we wanted. We rented a boat for a week and kept it on the dock. Perfect!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2023
Thank you for being excellent guests, we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

August 2022 Lido Key

We had a wonderful family vacation to Lido Key. The house was ideal for our family of five -- fully stocked kitchen, kayaks/bikes/beach gear, etc. We also enjoyed the pool and fishing from the dock. It was a perfect location as it's less than a five minute walk to the beach and slightly longer to the dining and shopping at St Armand's circle. Very short drive into Sarasota for even more dining, grocery store, farmer's market, etc. Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2023
Dear Kurt, we are so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful stay and found the property location so convenient for your activities. Thank you for being such amazing guests. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellente localisation

Belle maison bien équipée, et confortable. Nous avons apprécié les vélos et les kayaks disponibles. François
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2022
Merci beaucoup Paul pour votre retour! Nous espérons vivement vous revoir à Sarasota
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lido Key Stay

We really had a great time at the house. The location was perfect for us as it was the end of October so we preferred being as close to St. Armands Circle as we did from the beach, this house is just about right in the middle. It is located right on the canal which we all really enjoyed, we saw dolphins a couple times right behind the house. The kayaks and bikes that are made available we're great and we used them often which really added to the trip. You can kayak from the house directly to the mangrove tunnels. The interior is a bit dated but that didn't bother us and the photos are representative of this. The floors weren't tremendously clean, we did have a quick sweep to do just as we arrived but again, not a big deal. The manager said the last group was a bit rambunctious and the only areas were under the bar stools and around the edge of the couch. The only real issue that had any impact is that we ran out of hot water twice. It was later in the day both times but we all showered that morning and were gone most of the day so it was odd. Overall I would definitely recommend staying here. The price point is competitive and the neighborhood is great, and the kayaks and bikes!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov, 2021
Hi Christopher, Thank you for your review, I'm glad you enjoyed the house! Our plumber stopped by the house and it turns out a pilot light had been switched. It's all good now and we look forward to seeing you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation 2021

This property was Beautiful! I was impressed because we didn't have to buy anything! Toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, even laundry soap and pods for dishwasher! We have stayed at many places and that was NEVER the case! Well worth the money!! Thanks again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2021
Thank you Ricky for the lovely review, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay! come back anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
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