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Big Roomy Beach Cottage: 4 bd/3 ba -2,000 sq ft; 100 ft to beach path; priv pool

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Smart TV, books, printers
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Sarasota, FL
  • Lido Beach
    1 min walk
  • St. Armands Circle
    8 min walk
  • Sarasota BayWalk
    4 min drive
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    13 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Big Roomy Beach Cottage: 4 bd/3 ba -2,000 sq ft; 100 ft to beach path; priv pool

One level FL Beach Cottage, 3rd house from Beach Path on N end of Lido Beach. This is a rare find in a nice quiet neighborhood, steps away from spectacular sunsets, fine dining and shopping! Our guests rave it is the perfect cottage to enjoy multi-generation families and friends - the cottage's layout truly caters to quiet bedrooms and plenty of gathering spaces.

Ideally located, 3rd House from the beach path and 3 blocks from the highly sought after St Armands Circle - the location cannot be beat! Private parking for up to 5 cars. No need to drive anywhere. Steps to beach to enjoy lazy days and spectacular sunsets. Five minute walk to St. Armands Circle where you can shop, dine, and enjoy live entertainment.

This roomy home sleeps 10: 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, one with bathtub, the other two with showers. Crystal clean private pool in fenced backyard, outdoor patio table (seats 8) w/umbrella & high-end poolside chaises/chairs plus Weber BBQ grill (propane provided) - great for outdoor entertaining and star gazing, . The Cottage has durable and clean vinyl plank flooring, fully equipped kitchen for entertaining, leather couch and swivel/rocking leather chairs, and two tables (one seats 8, the other 4) to eat, play games and visit. There is also a desk for remote work/schooling with high speed internet throughout. 4 bedrooms including Tommy Bahama king bedroom suite with private bath/shower, Large king bedroom and a smaller queen bedroom share a Jack n Jill full bath; the 4th extra large bedroom has two queen beds with a shower/bath directly across the hall. Each bed has a luxury mattress, high-end coverlets, high thread count linens and premium towels/wash cloths, and extra pillows and blankets, and blow dryers for your comfort. King bedrooms have Smart TVs and a large screen Smart TV in the Living area. High speed Internet and cable TV throughout.

Amenities include a one car garage, comfortable beach chairs, high quality beach towels and an umbrella for your use during your stay and heavy duty beach wagon to carry your things to the beach. Commercial grade, large capacity washer/dryer, Free Hi Speed Internet WiFi and premium cable channels, heated pool, games and books are there for your use and enjoyment! Fully equipped kitchen, high end appliances, two types of coffee makers, lots of dishware and flatware.....And lots of coolers.

If larger accommodations are needed, consider also renting our sister property at the same time - located next door, Lido Flamingo Cottage (VRBO # 1717495). Sleeps 6 w/ 2 bedrooms, a sunroom with full-sized bed and 2ba.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this cottage's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lido Beach. Features include an outdoor pool. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the pool
  • Steps from Lido Beach and 8 minutes by foot from St. Armands Circle
This cottage offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Sarasota cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Deb and Ed Mackiewicz

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Outdoor shower

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside permitted/tenant clean-up reqrd

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Boating on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
  • Note from host: <30 pounds; $150 cleaning fee reqd; damages ++

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Adult supervision required for children at all tim

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Exceptions possible by Owner w/addl deposit
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Big Roomy Beach Cottage: 4 bd/3 ba -2,000 sq ft; 100 ft to beach path; priv pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert F., Tecumseh

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time!
Great family house. Management is excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
06/22/2024
We definitely enjoyed our stay at Pelican cottage. The cottage was as described and the perfect place for our 3 generation family vacation. The owners have done a great job anticipating the needs of their guest. We are already looking forward to our stay next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Burke M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lido key cottage
Great little place with plenty of room
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great vacation in Lido Key
My wife, children, and their significant others have been going to Lido Key for many years. This is our first time staying at this cottage. We love the area and have stayed in the same neighborhood previously. The cottage is great. Beds are comfortable, close walk to town and the beach. The beach toys and equipment were far above what is typically found in a vacation rental property We will definitely be going back. We had one small issue and the owner was very easy to reach and took care of the problem quickly
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place
The house is roomy, comfortable, clean, and very well equipped. The proximity to the Lido Beach and St. Armand's Circle can't be beat. The pool was refreshing in the evening and on the days we were too lazy to hit the beach. We and our adult children, their partners, and our 18 year old granddaughter had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation with my sister
My family and my sister’s family loved staying at the Pelican Cottage. The house was perfect for the 9 of us. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking for all of us. The pool was nice to come back to after hours at the beach. It is a good walk to the beach but worth it, as it was not busy at all where we were (even on Memorial Weekend). We enjoyed being able to walk to Starbuck’s and Ben & Jerry’s. The sunsets at the beach were truly amazing and not a single night looked the same. We would love to come back one day. It is officially our favorite beach vacation ever.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not much to say other than fantastic
Great location. Great home. Pictures don’t do it justice - family that arrived before us called while we were a few miles out and said to go ahead get ready to be surprised. My in-laws rented the property next door which was super convenient for our large family and we had plenty of room. It made for a trip we won’t forget. So much fun. Being able to walk to St Armands Circle was the icing on the cake. Beautiful beach, pool, amenities..too much to list. We look forward to booking this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla L., Carlisle

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We had a great time. Walking to St Armand’s for dinner and walking everyday to the beach . We also enjoyed the swimming pool.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual family get together in Florida
We all had a great time at the house. The hosts were wonderful and very helpful. The location is great and the neighborhood is very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa K.

Great location
The location of this house is fantastic. Fairly minor problems including questionable items on one bed and very stinky slow drains in one bathroom. The host was responsive and apologetic, which is appreciated. We generally had a very nice stay and the house is as advertised.The kids loved the pool. We had 10 people stay and it was surprisingly spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Stay!
I stayed at Pelican Cottage this past February. This is my third time renting it and it won't be my last. The house is well stocked with everything you'll need and the location can't be beat (leave the car parked and walk to St. Armand's and the beach). All that being said the best part of renting Pelican Cottage are the owners Deb and Ed. They are terrific people! I'm counting down the day until my return.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F., Tecumseh

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Enjoyed the home, pool , beach and ication
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Wonderful, clean home close to the beach and shops. Plenty of space to spread out.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House
The location is amazing. You can walk to the circle and to the beacg. The house is equipped with a great wagon and toys for the kids. We had a colder week but the pool was super warm so the kids swam everyday. There is lots of space for everyone. Virtually no negatives about this house.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pelican Cottage Family Stay
We were thoroughly satisfied with our recent stay at Pelican cottage Decemer 28- January 4. Lovely cottage, pool and access to the beach and St. Armands shoppes and eateries. The home had all the needed equipment for the beach and pool and was very comfortable. The host was so easy to contact and provided us with information about activities and local delivery methods for food and such. Highly recommend this property and we hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Christmas at Pelican
I appreciate Deb and her Pelican property, it think we have been there for Christmas three of the last 4 years and have a reservation for next year. The VRBO web site not so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
It has everything you need for a great beach vacation!
The hosts of Pelican Cottage have taken extra efforts to make sure you are comfortable. Very well equipped kitchen, lots of pool toys, beach accessories and a wagon to make the trek to the beach super easy. Comfy beds, games, beach towels, and lots of information about area made it so easy for us to relax and enjoy our vacation! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time
We absolutely love the Pelican Cottage. This was our second time staying here. The location is perfect, couldn’t be any better. Short walk to the beach and to St Armand’s circle. The house itself is clean, many very comfortable beds to sleep in. Pool area is perfect with a large table to enjoy lunch or dinner outside. Communication with owners was easy, We will be back! Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Loved the short walk to the beach and St Armand’s circle. Everything was in close walking distance. The house was very nice. Lots of bedrooms and all the amenities needed. Deb was so nice to work with quick to help and answer any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Loved the short walk to the beach - it is far enough from the public access point that it was not crowded at all. Kids had a blast diving for sand dollars. Easy walk to the circle with so many nice shops and restaurants - very pedestrian friendly. The arcade was a hit with the kids (and adults). The property was very well maintained. Extremely organized, with everything labeled, making things easy to find (and put away). Kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. The owners have a very detailed binder with things to do, check in/check out info. Lovely place that I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Vacation
Husband passed away last November. His birthday would have been the 20th, our daughter turned 49 on the 22nd. They always celebrated their birthdays together so i rented your beautiful home for the week as a gift to her. Two of her girlfriends, one has a 9 month old and the other a 2 month old, surprised her by coming Monday evening so they could help her celebrate her birthday on Tuesday. Then me and my daughter enjoyed thecrest ofvthe stay with trips to the beach, enjoying the pool and shopping at St. Armands Circle shops. The weather was great and we only had a few afternoon rain showers. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy And Bill F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Vacation
Pelican Cottage is perfect for our family. Close to the beach and close to St Armands Circle. The cottage is roomy and the pool is so nice to have..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann H., Staten Island, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful family vacation!
The “cottage” exceeded our expectations! We were truly surprised at just how large it was when we entered. It was a perfect size for our family of 5 (although it can easily accommodate up to 10 people). The onsite inground pool is an added bonus. It was great for evening swims. We loved it so much that we booked for July 2024 before we even left!! We’re looking forward to another week at Pelican Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S. B., Knoxville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd FANTASTIC experience at Pelican Cottage!
We have stayed at this property twice now, and have had an absolutely fantastic time both times! This property is easily walkable to Saint Armands Circle, a short distance to the beach (walkable over sand), and is a great place for a family to stay! The pool is always immaculate and the hosts, Deb and Ed, are wonderful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023