Sunny Lido Beach Studio
Steps from Lido Beach — stylish studio retreat for two. It’s a cozy, thoughtfully designed space perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach.
This bright and cheerful studio blends mid century charm with modern luxury..
• Queen bed with fresh, comfy bedding
• High speed WiFi
• Flat screen TV with cable
• Brand new custom kitchen featuring:
o Miele oven
o Wolf induction cooktop
o Under counter fridge
o Fully stocked cookware & essentials
• Air conditioning for year round comfort
• Mid century décor and a warm, sunny atmosphere
It’s a cozy, thoughtfully designed space perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach. The couch can be used as a daybed with the provided extra sheets.
Guest access
Guests have access to:
• Entire private studio
• Beautiful shared tropical garden with palms, umbrellas, hammocks & lounge chairs
• BBQ grill + outdoor dining areas
• Free washer & dryer (located at the back of the house)
• Bikes, coolers, beach chairs & other beach essentials
• Free driveway parking
Short walk to powder‑white Lido Beach and Lido Beach Pool; St. Armands Circle 1.0 miles; parks, kayak access and transit nearby. Ideal beach base for couples and solo travelers.
Lido Key / St. Armands Circle area — classic Gulf Coast beach village: powder‑white Lido Beach and a public pavilion are within a short walk; St. Armands Circle (restaurants, galleries, boutique shops) is about 1.0 miles away; Roberts Bay and South Lido Park/Lookout are nearby for kayaking and nature walks. The vibe is relaxed coastal resort by day and casual dining/nightlife by evening; popular with beachgoers, families and vacation renters.
Walkable to Lido Beach, St. Armands Circle and several parks — most guest errands (dining, beach, boutiques) can be done on foot or by short bike ride. Short local trips: SCAT (Sarasota County Area Transit) operates bus service to Lido Key from downtown (routes serving Lido/St. Armands). The free Bayrunner/Bayfront trolley (visitor shuttle) links downtown Sarasota and the waterfront/Lido on a frequent loop during service hours.
Features and Amenities
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Paula P.
September 2026I come to Sarasota for business a couple of times a year and ALWAYS try to stay here. I almost hate to write a review because it’s the best kept secret in Sarasota. It’s only about 10 minutes from downtown Sarasota. But the cottage is right across the nearby main street from the public beach. The free Sarasota trolley picks up at the public beach access and can take you all over Sarasota including St Armand’s For shopping and great restaurants like Columbia. At the tip of Lido key there is the park where you can easily rent kayaks on demand. It’s about a perfect location and Airbnb as you can get. Really cute retro mid-century South Florida cottage, safe, near the beach and kayaks and trolley access to all over Sarasota. Just perfect! I often have a meal and drink at the Lido Key Resort nearby and then walk the 100 yards down to the beach to stick my toes in the sand and surf. Thank you to the host. Please never stop offering this unit!
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Natalya G.
September 2026We had a wonderful stay ! Very peaceful area ,cottage providing everything you need ,walkable distance to beach and restaurants. I would definitely stay again .
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Tami C.
September 2026We had a wonderful stay! The studio is super cute, very clean, and the kitchen is well stocked. We loved the location, just a short walk to the beach and about a 15-minute walk or quick bike ride to St. Armands Circle. It was also so helpful to have wagons, beach chairs, and an umbrella available at the unit, so we didn’t have to bring those with us. The outdoor space is beautifully done and very inviting. Thanks for a great stay!
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Lena D.
May 2026Location! Location! Location! Beach, food, shops and lots to do!
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Ciara M.
April 2026We loved this beach house! Perfect for 2 people with everything you need for an easy stay. The location is everything, 3 minute walk to the bach and 15 minute walk to St. Armands Circle for all the food and shopping you need. The provided beach chairs and other items made beach days a breeze. Cannot recommend this place enough.
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Tony M.
April 2026Just a few minutes walk to the beach, kayaking rentals/trails, and St. Armand center. Access to the bikes, beach chairs/wagons, and umbrellas was another huge bonus! Served it's purpose for an extended weekend, would stay again.
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Geody V.
February 2026This location is ideal. Half a block from the beach. 12 min walk to the shops & restaurants of St Armand’s Circle. Cute, throw back aesthetic. All the basics provided. We had a great stay & would come again.
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Pagan K.
February 2026The location is genius -- a quiet street in walking distance to restaurants, beaches, parks. The bungalow is comfortable, cute, and outfitted with everything you need.
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Paula P.
September 2026I come to Sarasota for business a couple of times a year and ALWAYS try to stay here. I almost hate to write a review because it’s the best kept secret in Sarasota. It’s only about 10 minutes from downtown Sarasota. But the cottage is right across the nearby main street from the public beach. The free Sarasota trolley picks up at the public beach access and can take you all over Sarasota including St Armand’s For shopping and great restaurants like Columbia. At the tip of Lido key there is the park where you can easily rent kayaks on demand. It’s about a perfect location and Airbnb as you can get. Really cute retro mid-century South Florida cottage, safe, near the beach and kayaks and trolley access to all over Sarasota. Just perfect! I often have a meal and drink at the Lido Key Resort nearby and then walk the 100 yards down to the beach to stick my toes in the sand and surf. Thank you to the host. Please never stop offering this unit!
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Natalya G.
September 2026We had a wonderful stay ! Very peaceful area ,cottage providing everything you need ,walkable distance to beach and restaurants. I would definitely stay again .
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Tami C.
September 2026We had a wonderful stay! The studio is super cute, very clean, and the kitchen is well stocked. We loved the location, just a short walk to the beach and about a 15-minute walk or quick bike ride to St. Armands Circle. It was also so helpful to have wagons, beach chairs, and an umbrella available at the unit, so we didn’t have to bring those with us. The outdoor space is beautifully done and very inviting. Thanks for a great stay!
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Lena D.
May 2026Location! Location! Location! Beach, food, shops and lots to do!
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Ciara M.
April 2026We loved this beach house! Perfect for 2 people with everything you need for an easy stay. The location is everything, 3 minute walk to the bach and 15 minute walk to St. Armands Circle for all the food and shopping you need. The provided beach chairs and other items made beach days a breeze. Cannot recommend this place enough.
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Tony M.
April 2026Just a few minutes walk to the beach, kayaking rentals/trails, and St. Armand center. Access to the bikes, beach chairs/wagons, and umbrellas was another huge bonus! Served it's purpose for an extended weekend, would stay again.
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Geody V.
February 2026This location is ideal. Half a block from the beach. 12 min walk to the shops & restaurants of St Armand’s Circle. Cute, throw back aesthetic. All the basics provided. We had a great stay & would come again.
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Pagan K.
February 2026The location is genius -- a quiet street in walking distance to restaurants, beaches, parks. The bungalow is comfortable, cute, and outfitted with everything you need.