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*Please note that the Strict Cancelation Policy on VRBO only applies to January through March. See our custom seasonal cancellation policy at the end of this description.
Welcome to Lil John Coastal Cottage. Thanks for checking us out! Whether you are staying for a few nights, a week or a month or longer, we look forward to hosting you! Stays of 28 days or longer get a 30% discount!
Welcome to Lil John Coastal Cottage. Thanks for checking us out! Whether you are staying for a few nights, a week or a month or longer, we look forward to hosting you! Stays of 28 days or longer get a 30% discount!
Tucked on a on a quiet cul-de-sac street, The Lil John Coastal Cottage is behind the main rental duplex and is accessed by a coral rock & solar light lined path that leads to it under an Oak tree. The cottage offers a charming blend of comfort and convenience, with easy access to nearby restaurants, shops, and grocery stores, all within walking distance. Please note: reservation rates are based on double-occupancy. See details below
As you step inside, you’ll be greeted by a warm and inviting living space, thoughtfully designed with updated décor and modern amenities. The living room features a comfortable seating area with a sofa and queen sized pull out bed (Feel free to bring the kids or another person with this space) and a large Roku TV, perfect for movie nights or relaxing after a day at the beach.
The bedroom boasts a new queen-sized bed with a reclaimed wood-pallet headboard, dressed in soft hotel-style sheets and bedding. Upscale window shades ensure you can sleep in if needed. A dresser and closet provide ample storage, keeping your space organized throughout your stay. There is also a full length mirror to help you look your best each day.
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare meals at home, including an electric convertible range, microwave (with combo convection oven), and a coffee bar complete with a Keurig coffee maker, k-cup pods, a 5 cup drip coffee maker, and ground coffee. The kitchen is also stocked with pots, pans, plates, and essential pantry items, so you’re ready for anything, whether cooking at home or packing for a beach day.
The newly updated and upgraded bathroom is small but adequate and features a new vanity, mirror, lighting and walk n shower with a rainfall shower head coming from the ceiling
The Outdoor Space
The Cottage is located in the backyard of the main rental house, which is a duplex, one side is 1837 - The Robinhood Beach Villa, the other side is 1839 - The Nottingham Beach Bungalow. The backyard is shared with other guests (firepit, grill), but most of our guests spend their time out enjoying the beach and Sarasota!
The screened-in porch is an ideal setting for enjoying your morning coffee or evening meals, while the fire pit and seating area offer a tranquil space for relaxing under the stars while you BBQ on the provided dedicated charcoal BBQ grill or use the shared propane gas grill in the shared backyard.
🐕 Looking for a place to bring your fur babies and pets? Dogs under 50lbs are allowed to stay here with you! (1 pet per stay) 🐕 Take them to the dog beach in Venice for a fun-filled day in the sun! 🌞 Pet fees apply.*
Speaking of heading to the beach! We also provide beach chairs for 2, a beach umbrella, and an ice chest tote for you to enjoy a day at the beach, whether it's World-famous Siesta Key Beach, Lido Beach, Longboat, Beer Can Island or Anna Maria Islands, Holmes Beach & Bean Point!
Step outside to enjoy the large, fenced yard - a perfect spot for your furry friends under 50lbs to play safely, the yard is fully fenced in with our new gates on each side of the front duplex. In the shared backyard, we have a propane gas BBQ grill, and a fire-pit with chairs for you to use.
We also recently added an outdoor dining table with blue umbrella and seating for 4 (not pictured yet) for cottage guests to use.
*Additional charges are incurred on all guest reservations over 2 guests (as extra guests charges (this is because the 2nd bed is a pull out sofa and the unit will require more cleaning) - *see details on charges when setting the total number of guests upon booking). Feel free to message for more details.
Important: Before you arrive you will be asked to complete guest verification through third-party provider Truvi. This is done to ensure we are keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations as well as providing both our guests and our properties with extra protection. Truvi will contact you via email and/or text to complete the verification. Please do so prior to arriving at the property to enable a quick and easy check-in process. You will also be given the choice between a security deposit or a non-refundable damage waiver. There is also a separate rental agreement that is sent for e-signing.
Nearby Places*
Siesta Key Beach 12 min drive (5.3 mi)
Siesta Key Village (restaurants, bars & nightlife) 11 min drive (4.2 mi)
SRQ Airport 19 min drive (7.3 mi)
Trader Joe's 2 min drive (0.2 mi)
Walt's Fish Market 1 min drive (0.1 mi)
Lox’ n Egg Bagel Company 2 min drive (0.2 mi)
Downtown Sarasota Main Street (restaurants, bars & nightlife) 12 min drive (3.8 mi)
St Armand’s Circle 17 min drive (6.2 mi)
Lido Beach 17 min drive (6.7 mi)
Longboat Key 29 min drive (15 mi)
***In regards to Florida's natural wildlife, floral and fauna, we will sometimes experience mosquitoes, ants, spiders, cockroaches, etc outside. We have regular pest treatments performed both inside & outside the units. We also personally, utilize bait, traps and sprays to keep these insects outside where they belong. Please don't keep windows without screens or doors open too long as you nay inadvertently let some inside. Should you come across any pests during your stay, please make us aware so we can address the situation. While it's rare to come across these pests inside, a refund will not be offered for the occasional occurrence. We always want you to be comfortable during your stay and you will find that we act quickly and with compassion to resolve any issues you have. We just need to be aware of it in order to resolve anything. ***
Want to have your kitchen stocked with groceries upon your arrival? Inquire with us!
*Baby and kids items are available for rental with delivery and pick-up - Inquire with us!
If an earlier check-in time is available a tiered fee for early check-in will be assessed. Inquire with me for details - early check-in fees. *If you need a guaranteed early check-in or check-out, please book the night prior or after.
* Upon check in and throughout your stay If there is any damage, spills, stains, appliances or TV’s that are not working, etc. please contact me immediately and I will do everything I can to correct or repair.
Please contact me you are needing a Late check out - arrangements must be made with me and there is an additional tiered fee for late check-outs. Inquire with me for details. We need to have plenty of turn around time for the next arriving guests.
Quiet hours from 11pm - 8am in consideration of other guests.
No parties, drug use or unregistered visitors allowed.
Minut Sound decibel monitors and Ring Doorbell cameras for security and insurance purposes monitor the property.
**Extra charges may apply to stays that require excessive cleaning, damaged items, damage to property, and replacing lost or ruined linens, towels and/or beach accessories. We keep an inventory of everything in the unit. If you accidentally break, misplace, or even leave an item(s) at the beach - please notify me. I may not charge you anything if I am notified in advance.
For bookings after December 17, 2024: As an Integrated Property Manager within the VRBO OTA platform, our cancellation policy on VRBO is set to Strict through our Property Management System (PMS), Uplisting, and we can only set 1 policy in that system which syncs to VRBO. (Reservations before December 17, 2024 may have a different cancellation policy set such as Firm or Relaxed. Your VRBO booking confirmation will have the listed cancellation policy that applies to your booking if you booked prior to December 17th 2024). All bookings after December 17th 2024, will show "Strict" listed as the cancellation policy on our booking confirmation page that is sent to you via a link in an email after booking and its also on your VRBO booking confirmation. The Strict cancellation policy only applies to January through April in our custom seasonal cancellation policy. Additionally, our refund policy also differs in that we are unable to offer a 100% refund for any bookings because payment processing fees are charged by Stripe on the initial payment made by the guest. (See: https://stripe.com/pricing#faqs for more info).Those fees are not returned/refunded if guest chooses to cancel. If you're cancellation falls within our Custom Seasonal Cancellation policy, your refund will have that initial payment processing fee deducted from the refund we initiate to your original payment method. Review our custom seasonal cancellation policies (with refund policies) listed below for all bookings moving forward from 12/17/24.
January - April : Strict - *Partial refund 60 days before check-in; No refund after 60 days
May-October: Moderate: *Partial refund 30 days before check-in; 50% refund 14-30 days before check-in.
(minus fees)
November - December: Firm - *Partial refund 60 days before check-in; 50% refund 30-60 days before check-in.
*Partial refunds are further defined as VRBOs 100% refunds minus processing fees incurred by the merchant - Stripe
The Host recommends that all guests obtain appropriate travel and personal insurance coverage to cover these charges in case of a cancellation.
