Condo

Walk to Lido Beach & Steps to St. Armand's Circle | Heated Pool and Spa | BBQ

Condo with a hot tub, steps from St. Armands Circle

Enjoy your private screened balcony perhaps with a glass of wine and bit of fruit.....

Loungers arranged around the pool. Time to work on the tan!

Relax those sore tired muscles on the community spa! Open from 8 am to 10 pm.

Second floor condo with covered assigned parking in an elevator building. Walk to Lido Beach!!

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2770 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Hot tub
Dryer
Pool
Kitchen

Place, St. Armands Circle
Place, Lido Beach
Place, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Main

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Walk to Lido Beach & Steps to St. Armand's Circle | Heated Pool and Spa | BBQ

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Welcome to Kingston Arms on Lido Key 1 BR!

This charming one-bedroom condo in the popular Kingston Arms complex offers courtyard and pool views, just 8 minutes from the famous white sands of Lido Beach and stunning Gulf sunsets. Steps from St. Armand’s Circle, enjoy cafés, shopping, fine dining, and nightly entertainment, all within walking distance. With an assigned covered parking spot and a second-floor location in an elevator building, it’s a peaceful and convenient beach getaway.

LOCATION HIGHTLIGHTS:
- Heated communal pool, BBQ grills
- Walk to St. Armand’s Circle for high-end shopping, upscale dining, and nightly live entertainment
- Just a few minutes walk to North Lido Beach & Park
- Just west of Downtown Sarasota across the Ringling Bridge
- Easy access to beaches, restaurants, nightlife, and nearby Longboat Key

PROPERTY FEATURES:
- 1 Bedroom/ 1 bathroom 2nd floor condo (elevator available)
- Private screened lanai overlooking the pool
- Communal laundry room (no private laundry)
- Assigned covered parking for one car
- Towels and linens provided
- Keyless entry, self check in

LIVING ROOM:
- Sliding doors to screened balcony
- Comfy couches, with cable TV
- Open floor concept

KITCHEN AND DINING:
- Modern full kitchen with brand-new stainless steel appliances
- Open-concept layout with large dining table for 6

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS:
- Master Bedroom: King bed, dresser, ample closet space, natural light
- Couch in the living room doubles as a queen sofa bed

EXTRA PERKS:
- Complimentary beach items: a couple of beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and beach towels

LOCAL FAVORITES:
- St Armand's: Columbia, Daquiri Deck, Crab and Fin, Cha Cha Coconuts
- Shopping: Alvin's Island, Beach Bazaar, Foxy Lady

IMPORTANT INFO:
- No pets, no smoking or vaping inside or near windows/doors
- Jan/Feb/Mar 2025 bookings require full-month rentals only
- Parking restrictions for special vehicles: no boats, motorcycles, trailers, jet skis, kayaks, golf carts, oversized or commercial vehicles allowed

FROM MORNING BEACH WALKS TO EVENING OCEAN BREEZES, YOUR LIDO KEY RETREAT IS READY FOR YOU - BOOK TODAY!
We help make the most of your vacation by providing Xplorie's Free Admission to some of the area’s top attractions each and every day including a choice of a free bike rental, kayak rental, a dolphin cruise tour, or admission to the Ringling Museum ! Round-trip airport transportation provided for up to 3 passengers from SRQ or TPA with advance reservation. The fare is free but please tip the driver. Limited to one activity for just one person each day (other members of the group can partake but will need to pay). Create exciting memories, have more fun, and truly experience the Beaches of Sarasota! Book now for an amazing vacation experience! Activities are subject to change and based on availability; non-cumulative and non-transferrable.

Feel free to book for a month or longer but Xplorie is not available for booking 25 days or longer.
Please note that there will be a water shut down on Monday, September 29, 2025 from 8:00 AM -10:00 AM due to a plumbing repair.

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Sarasota

Located near the beach, this condo 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. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

St. Armands Circle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Lido Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Marina Jack - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬14 min walk
‪New Pass Grill & Bait Shop - ‬3 min drive
‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬2 min walk
‪Tiki Bar at Lido Beach Resort - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Walk to Lido Beach & Steps to St. Armand's Circle | Heated Pool and Spa | BBQ have a pool?

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

Is Walk to Lido Beach & Steps to St. Armand's Circle | Heated Pool and Spa | BBQ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Lido Beach & Steps to St. Armand's Circle | Heated Pool and Spa | BBQ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Lido Beach & Steps to St. Armand's Circle | Heated Pool and Spa | BBQ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Lido Beach & Steps to St. Armand's Circle | Heated Pool and Spa | BBQ located?

Located in Saint Armands Key, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach. South Lido Park and Sarasota BayWalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

28 Jul, 2025

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

Great location and very nice unit.

Great location and very nice unit but could use a little updatiing. Easy walking to beach and st armands circle. Trolley service was nearby and great for getting around. Pool very nice. Bed comfy. Service by ITrip personnel was helpful ... excellent actually.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bill R.

7 May, 2025

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

Spring getaway trip

Great location. Easy walk to the beautiful beach and very short walk to good restaurants and shopping. Lots of activities. We enjoyed the pool and hot tube too! The area was still recovering from the recent hurricanes, so I expect things will even get better. We would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

5 Aug, 2024

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

Location

Nice condo with a great location!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

3 Aug, 2022

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

Great location

Walking distance to restaurants and shops . The beach is super close

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Pam

16 Jul, 2025

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

Very nice unfortunately I was not able to stay the full time due to finance getting suddenly ill and not being able to fly in to meet me and I let owner know this in hopes I may have some refunded money in view of the fact that the property was barely used and therefore didn’t require much to clean for next renter ???? kind of disappointed in this …!

Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

31 Jan, 2024

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

Winter Get a way

This condo was in a perfect location , with many restaurants and shops close by . The beach also was very close by ! The unit was very clean Great vacation

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa E.

2 Jan, 2023

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

Great location!

The location to St Armand Circle was perfect. We walked to the circle every morning for breakfast. Did a little shopping one day, enjoyed the Christmas festival in the evening. A short walk to the beach. Very nice place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lars H., Nellysford

30 May, 2023

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

SRQ Lido getaway

We were looking for a “quick fix” to get to Lido and this place fit the bill at the last minute. Great location, easy in and out. Enjoy your time here!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

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8/10 Good

Boyd L.

10 Dec, 2024

Rebuilding in progress

Nice place, roomy and clean. Pool is beautiful. Disappointed the hot tub was out of service, but no fault of this unit. The first floor is under reconstruction after the hurricanes, but this 2nd floor unit was spared. Could probably use a new coffee pot and hair dryer, the buttons on both are finicky. The shops and restaurants on the circle are on the mend, but many remain closed yet.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

21 Jun, 2022

5star review

Excellent and prompt service. We had a problem with the WIfi . This was sorted the following morning by a very friendly and knowledgeable engineer. Very impressed. We are so impressed with your service we will be booking again with you for our September vacation..

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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

10 Jul, 2023

Happy with Our Apartment

He have had a wonderful month here on Lido Key. We especially enjoyed sitting on our veranda and looking at the flowers and birds in the courtyard. Each afternoon we went down and sat by the beautiful pool before taking a swim. It was also fun to be able to walk to St. Armand's Circle for a coffee--like being in Europe! The folks at Sarasota Beach Vacations have been very helpful. They have always responded promptly to phone calls and e-mails whatever the issue--making the reservations, asking questions before arrival, or requesting service in the apartment. We look forward to returning next year.

10/10 Excellent

dana k.

8 Dec, 2021

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

Great apartment, unbeatable location

Location doesn't get any better than this! Directly behind St. Armand's Circle, just a five-minute walk to Lido Beach, and a two-mile walk over the causeway into downtown Sarasota, we spent two happy weeks here without a car, using an Uber when we wanted to go further. That said, there is a dedicated parking space as well. As to the apartment itself, although slightly dated (bathroom and kitchen cabinets are possibly original) the apartment was very clean, with new floors and appliances and plenty of storage space. Kitchen well-stocked with all needed to prepare meals, and we enjoyed many hours on the screened balcony. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniela C.

6 Jan, 2025

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

Great location at St Armand Circle

This condo is located in one of the four quadrants of St. Armand Circle, putting it just steps away from shopping and restaurants. Despite the impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton in late 2024, many restaurants and shops have recovered and are open for business, which was a pleasant surprise.The condo itself is very spacious, featuring a bedroom and a large living room. The kitchen was well-equipped, and the AC and heating unit worked perfectly. We especially appreciated the heating during a cold spell during our stay. While the bathroom is quite small, I managed to find room for all my cosmetics without too much trouble.The owners warned us about the small parking space (btw free) but we had a Nissan Kicks and the space was more than appropriate. Additionally, the condo is within a short walking distance of the beach, which is absolutely beautiful and perfect for relaxation. Overall, this condo is a great choice for anyone looking to stay near St. Armand Circle and enjoy the local amenities and the stunning beach. We had a lovely time and would happily recommend it to others!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

14 Jul, 2025

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

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

24 Nov, 2023

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

Opinion

The place was fine, great location with easy access to dining, shopping and Lido Beach. I would recommend better drapery hardware and kitchen utensils. We would love to come back sometime.

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Georgina T., Newport Beach

19 Nov, 2022

Pristine by the Sea

This property has been well maintained: fresh paint, new appliances, and well stocked kitchen. The pool and central courtyard are nice and inviting. Kingston Arms is located steps from the beautiful St. Armand's Circle with its many shops and restaurants. The beach is a 5-10 minute walk due west. The rooms are shiny clean as are the linens. Although I am here alone this trip, the apartment has sufficient space to comfortably sleep six. There is also an elevator to facilitate access to the second floor. I highly recommend this property for comfort and convenience.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alisa D.

1 Mar, 2022

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

Perfect location for Sarasota visit

Walking distance to Lido Beach and the shops and restaurants on St Armands circle. A cheap uber ride into downtown Sarasota. We didn't want to leave!!

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traci W., Cincinnati, OH, USA

27 Dec, 2021

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

Amazing Location

The location is steps away from St Armands and a short walk to Lido Beach. The condo was the perfect size for me and my husband. We dined out or ordered in, but the home is equipped had we desired to stay in and cook. Communication was great and check-in was simple.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021