2Bd2 Ba beach cottage w/private front/back yard, screened porch, firepit, grill

Q: Is 2Bd2 Ba beach cottage w/private front/back yard, screened porch, firepit, grill pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

Q: Where is 2Bd2 Ba beach cottage w/private front/back yard, screened porch, firepit, grill located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sarasota cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. Coolidge Park and South Lido Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Front Door Entry with secure personal code

Comfy Seating; HD TV, DVD plyer, Hi Speed Internet; Premium Cable; Books/Games

Open Concept; Dining Table; Breakfast Bar,fully equipped kitchen

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Amenities
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Location
Host

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Sarasota, FL

Lido Beach1 min walk
St. Armands Circle8 min walk
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium5 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Office 1

2 Single Beds

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Perfect, private retreat! Time slips into Beach time, where nature guides your days and evenings.

Sparkling Florida Beach Cottage combines top amenities with traditional charm. Located one driveway to the secluded beach path on the quiet north end of Lido Key. Relish your quiet beach, collect shells and sand dollars, watch pelicans and sea hawks dive for their meals...Away from the high rises, condos and cars - slip into wave-time. And when you're hungry or want to shop - walk to St Armand's Circle - only 5 minutes away!

We make it easy for you to bring only your swimsuit, flip flops and a coverup - you'll have all the amenities (chairs, umbrellas, wagon, beach towels) on the property waiting for you! Spend the evening watching the sunset on the beach and come back to your cottage and sit by our propane firepit in your private back yard to count the stars! Or grill out with our propane grill or cook just the right meal in our completely outfitted kitchen. Or hang out on the NEW Screened Florida Room out front and say hi to the neighbors.

We offer a King bedroom with an ensuite bath/shower, a Queen bedroom that shares the hall bath with the cottage and a sunroom that has a daybed with trundle that can sleep 2.

We use high thread count linens, extra pillows for your comfort selection, Turkish Towels, Fully Stocked Kitchen with all New Bosch Appliances. We even have a private, high end washer/dryer (no key cards!)

Flamingo Cottage takes you back in time with charm and modern day comforts galore. 65" LED TV in main living room, which is open to dining room and kitchen, plus a "smart" 42" TV in the King bedroom. The back patio is complete with 2 modern chaise lounges with side tables, a large table and chairs for 6, solar lighted large umbrella and a Weber BBQ grill (propane provided). A relaxing propane fire pit, complete with comfortable seating for evening viewing of the stars.

You'll fall in love with this comfortable and playful private cottage! Doesn't get any better than this location. The Ultimate retreat to stay and return year after year!

For Larger Groups, feel free to reserve our larger cottage next door! Our Pelican Cottage has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and Heated Pool (sleeps 10). Rent Both Together when available. Check Availability: VRBO.com/1717004

Property manager

Deb and Ed Mackiewicz

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Adult supervision of children required at all time

Events

No events allowed

Owner approved exceptions possible w/addl deposit

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

<30 Lbs; $150 cleaning fee; damages++

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside smoking permissible; tenant clean-up reqd

Tenants must abide by/follow all government evacuation requests in the event of bad weather; Tenants responsible for all evacuation costs.

Pet owners must 1) disclose breed/weight of pet (max of 2); 2) pre-pay the pet cleaning fee of $150/pet ; 3) agree to provided pet guest rules.

Outside fires limited to the propane-powered fire pit and BBQ as dictated by manufacturers' use directions & must be extinguished immediatelyafter use

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Owner approved exceptions possible 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sarasota

Located in Sarasota, this cottage is on the beach. 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. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

Lido Beach - 1 min walk
St. Armands Circle - 8 min walk
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 5 min drive
Marina Jack - 6 min drive
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 9 min drive

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

Lido Beach Restaurant - 15 min walk
Daiquiri Deck - 7 min walk
Columbia Restaurant - 8 min walk
Venezia - 7 min walk
Cha CHA Coconuts - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2Bd2 Ba beach cottage w/private front/back yard, screened porch, firepit, grill pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at 2Bd2 Ba beach cottage w/private front/back yard, screened porch, firepit, grill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2Bd2 Ba beach cottage w/private front/back yard, screened porch, firepit, grill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2Bd2 Ba beach cottage w/private front/back yard, screened porch, firepit, grill located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sarasota cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. Coolidge Park and South Lido Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

31 Mar 2024

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

Perfect location

My husband and I had a great time at the cottage with our son, DIL, and 13 mo old granddaughter for a week over Spring Break We appreciated the location that is a short walk to North Lido Beach and St. Armand's Circle. It is also close to a trolley that can take you to downtown Sarasota. Loading up the wagon and beach gear provided by the host, we hit the beach most days and returned for sunsets. The cottage was well-equipped with everythng we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve a.

25 Mar 2024

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

Great vacation!

Cottage exactly like described; great, friendly, responsive owners.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat D.

9 Mar 2024

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

Great location and great hosts

The Flamingo cottage is in a great location. Not directly on the water but only a 3 minute walk down the path. Deb and Ed have left the ambiance of a quaint cottage with all the upgrades to make it perfect.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

14 Feb 2024

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

Feb24 Lido Key Vacation

The Cottage was well kept, clean and fully furnished. Deb and Ed are great hosts and made sure we had everything we needed and that everything was as promised. It is well within walking distance to St Armands as well as the Public Beach. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

2 Feb 2024

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

Flamingo fling

Charming ranch style house in quiet residential area close to beach but away from crowds. Well appointed with wi-fi, big screen tv, fully equipped kitchen. Counter space for air fryer and slow cooker which we brought. Owners marvelous to work with and very supportive while one of us experienced a hospitalization. We'll be back!

Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Deb and Ed Mackiewicz

We are beach lovers - in the truest sense! Over thirty years ago, we met on a California beach while helping a lost child and we've been married and beachcombing around the world ever since - in between raising two incredible children and our careers. Our parents live just down the road and we split our time between Lido Key and our home in Ridgefield, CT. We treasure our two family beach cottages, which we have named Lido Pelican Cottage and Lido Flamingo Cottage. We are looking forward to sharing them with you!

Why they chose this property

Lido Key (and Sarasota), Florida has just the right combination of incredible beaches and sunsets, terrific dining, shopping and entertainment, and an impressive cultural community with fine arts, opera, ballet, museums and gardens. Lido Flamingo Cottage is just the right size for small gatherings with so much to do within walking distance of the home. This is the perfect vacation cottage for the family and friends with multiple and diverse interests!

Expertly outfitted for your comfort, you can grab the beach buggy, load up the chairs, toys and towels and walk down the sand dune path to the beach, OR you can stroll to St Armands Circle, where you can shop, grab a burger or enjoy fine French, Columbian, Asian Fusion or fresh seafood dinner , get ice cream, listen to live music, dance under the stars and enjoy the seasonal festivals that come to the Circle OR you can walk down the short street and rent an electric bike and ride around Lido Key, Longboat Key, or even cross the bridge to Sarasota. You can also ride to the other side of Lido Key, where you can rent kayaks and take a guided tour through the mangroves, spotting manatees, dolphins, rays and lots of fish and crabs that live in the bay. Jet skiing rental is also available close by.

Head north from St Armands Circle, and visit world renown Mote Aquarium (also on Lido Key!), or go East from the Circle and cross the bridge to the mainland: downtown Sarasota (where blocks of dining, shopping, live music, outdoor dancing, etc.), and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens awaits. Of course, there is also the Ringling Museum, the world ranked Ringling school of art and design, several playhouses, opera house, ballet company, dozens of art galleries and impressive shows at the Van Wetzel! The former winter home of the Ringling Bros Circus, Sarasota is chock full of creative, inventive, and performing artists and artisans!

Please come enjoy our special paradise by the sea. We trust you'll want to come again and again!

What makes this property unique

Completely renovated and remodeled in 2018, this sweet cottage is a slice of "Old Florida". Originally built in 1954, the bedrooms are paneled in original and restored Florida cypress - which naturally repels insects and termites. The closets are lined with cedar to repel the moths. The bathroom tiles, lovingly restored, reflect the bright, Florida colors (pink and yellow) characteristic of the period of simple, functional and playful times at the beach. During the renovation, the carpeting was removed and the original terraza floor, that was very popular when it was built, was in perfect condition - waiting for guests to come in from the beach with sand between their toes.

New appliances and breakfast bar, as well as a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher and antique serving bureau combine the best of old and new.

The backyard has a six person patio table and chairs, with a shady large umbrella that is easy to raise and lower. We've also included a propane powered BBQ AND an outdoor fire seating area where you can sit back, enjoy the warmth and scan the stars. We provide the propane! It even has an outside shower, where folks shower off their sandy feet and rinse themselves from the salt and sand...

Come feel the loving embrace of this delightful Florida cottage by the sea! Time will melt into beach time - where the only worries are where to play and where/when/what to eat!