Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael H.
4 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael H.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
Entire home
Cozy 2Bd+2 Ba beach cottage; screened Florida rm, sleep porch; VR22-00059
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
- On beach
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue
Explore the area
Sarasota, FL
- Lido BeachPlace, Lido Beach1 min walk
- St. Armands CirclePlace, St. Armands Circle8 min walk
- South Lido ParkPlace, South Lido Park2 min drive
- Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)17 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Office 1
1 Double Bed
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
Cozy 2Bd+2 Ba beach cottage; screened Florida rm, sleep porch; VR22-00059
Perfect, private retreat! Time slips into Beach time, where nature guides your days and evenings. Fully renovated post 2024 hurricanes. Ready to welcome you!
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 in comfy chairs 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 separate sunroom that has a full-sized bed 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 and GE Profile 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. The screened Florida Room welcomes you home with over 500 square feet of comfy, dry, bugless outdoor space! The main living area has comfy leather furniture and desk, a 65" smart TV (with DVD player), 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). After dinner, slip out the back door into the velvet night. Sit in the comfy chairs and sofas and tell a story or two while you find your favorite constellations.
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
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 in comfy chairs 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 separate sunroom that has a full-sized bed 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 and GE Profile 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. The screened Florida Room welcomes you home with over 500 square feet of comfy, dry, bugless outdoor space! The main living area has comfy leather furniture and desk, a 65" smart TV (with DVD player), 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). After dinner, slip out the back door into the velvet night. Sit in the comfy chairs and sofas and tell a story or two while you find your favorite constellations.
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
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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
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
<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.
Outside fires limited to the propane-powered fire pit and BBQ as dictated by manufacturers' use directions & must be extinguished immediatelyafter use
Important information
You need to know
Property # 1717495vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Sarasota
Located in Sarasota, this cottage is in the city centre and 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 Longboat Key Beaches. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Sarasota, FL
What's nearby
- Lido Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- St. Armands Circle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Coolidge Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- South Lido Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
- Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
- Marina Jack - 6 min drive
- Columbia Restaurant - 8 min walk
- The Old Salty Dog - 4 min drive
- Dry Dock Waterfront Grill - 5 min drive
- Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy 2Bd+2 Ba beach cottage; screened Florida rm, sleep porch; VR22-00059 pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cozy 2Bd+2 Ba beach cottage; screened Florida rm, sleep porch; VR22-00059?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy 2Bd+2 Ba beach cottage; screened Florida rm, sleep porch; VR22-00059 on 14 Aug 2026 start from AU$360, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Cozy 2Bd+2 Ba beach cottage; screened Florida rm, sleep porch; VR22-00059?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy 2Bd+2 Ba beach cottage; screened Florida rm, sleep porch; VR22-00059?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy 2Bd+2 Ba beach cottage; screened Florida rm, sleep porch; VR22-00059?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cozy 2Bd+2 Ba beach cottage; screened Florida rm, sleep porch; VR22-00059 located?
Located in Sarasota, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. South Lido Park and Sarasota BayWalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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10/10
Check-in
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10/10
Location
10/10
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
steve a.
28 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
steve a.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
True enough - location matters! We also feel blessed to offer A timeless, efficient, clean, fully functional and equipped beach house, designed for stress decompression, Gathering and sharing With a lazy elongation of time…
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dan R.
28 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Close to beach, shops, community areas. Charming house with great hosts! We had a great time!
Dan R.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
SO happy you enjoyed your stay in our cottage! We are Sincere in our descriptions and delight when our guests Share we have exceeded our understated Benefits. We suspect this is Why every year our calendar fills with repeat guests!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Darla L.
13 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage . Just steps from the beach . Owners very easy to get a hold of and were quick to fix any problems. Really enjoyed our stay.
Darla L.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2026
We enjoyed hosting you and your family and look forward to your return!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John O.
3 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third say at Flamingo Cottage….need I say more? It perfectly matches our needs & the owners, Deb & Ed couldn’t be more accommodating.
John O.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert A.
15 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A second visit and wonderful again.
Robert A.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
We love and treasure our return guests! Our stated goal is to be our “Treasured Friend’s Beach House”! Thank you for your confidence! We look firward to your return!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
cjs w.
20 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, great hosts that were very responsive. We hope to stay here again!
cjs w.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim H.
2 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house and the owners were great about everything we needed.
Kim H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2026
We enjoyed hosting you! We look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debra A.
14 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Location for a relaxing Beach Vacation
Flamingo Cottage provided us with the perfect accommodations for an ideal Beach Vacation. Within walking distance to the Beach and St. Armand’s Circle made it all very special
Debra A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2025
Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Flamingo Cottage is a charming oasis by the beach and close to everything. We love the ease of walking to everything!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ramy S.
30 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean place
Wonderful stay!
Ramy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
STEPHEN H.
5 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, a great stay
Great location and owners always results in an enjoyable stay. Flamingo is a special place
STEPHEN H.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
We truly enjoy welcoming you back to "your" beach house! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Craig C.
9 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and clean place.
We had a great stay...we couldn’t have asked for a better place.
Craig C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2020
Very happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you come back soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martha G.
5 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect
loved our stay ! perfect for our family. Very clean. impeccable location.
Martha G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2025
Very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our high standards of cleanliness for the cottage!
Verified
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.
steve a.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2024
We enjoyed hosting you and look forward to your next stay with us!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Fran G.
1 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cozy house and location
We loved it. Our second stay at this house. The owners are amazing. We are coming back next year already reserved the house
Fran G.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2025
We are looking forward to welcoming you back next year! We love being our retuning guests’ family beach house - our dream come true!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maria S.
6 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homey nd Clean
Very good location and very clean. Good value for the location.
Maria S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2021
Very happy to host you and hope you enjoyed the respite and come back again soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert A.
15 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Flamingo cottage lido key
This is a well maintained wonderful Old Florida cottage in a great location near beach and st armonds circle
Robert A.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2025
Thanks, Robert! We love exceeding our guests expectations and welcoming them back year after year!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
STEPHEN H.
30 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit, as usual
This was our third year renting the Flamingo and we’ve never been disappointed.
STEPHEN H.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2021
So gratified you view Flamingo Cottage as "your" beach house. It is certainly our vision to welcome like-minded souls like yours year after year. We look forward to seeing you again in 2022!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Drew J.
25 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old Florida Charm at its Best!
Always a great experience at Flamingo Cottage!
Drew J.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
We hope you come back again and again... We love being a part of your traditions!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jackie M.
15 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage!
We had a great stay.....there was everything that we needed and more! Thanks!
Jackie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2020
We enjoyed hosting you and hope you come back again for some more special Paradise magic!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Delinda U.
15 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Cozy Cottage Excellent Location
We enjoyed our stay! Very clean! Thank you!
Delinda U.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2021
Honored to host you and hope you come again soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
STEPHEN H.
9 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The property is well maintained and very clean. Minutes to a beautiful beach, shops and restaurants. We’re looking forward to our return next year.
STEPHEN H.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
You were wonderful guests and we look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erin M.
17 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Choice
This property is perfect all around. The location is perfect, close enough to walk to everything. Easy quick walk to the beach or the circle to eat or shop. Quiet area with few other people and little traffic. Quick response to any questions we had. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Erin M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
Thank you, Erin! We hope to welcome you back as well!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John O.
18 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Flamingo Cottage offers everything a Florida getaway has to offer. Gracious owners; a lovely, well appointed vintage beach house and a perfect quiet location for an stress-free vacation. We look forward to our return next year!
John O.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2024
Looking forward to welcoming you back!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John O.
9 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pre season Warmup
Wonderful quiet neighborhood property with very attentive property owners. Flamingo Cottage is ideally located for easy access to the beach as well as Shopping within walking distance. We look forward to our return next year!
John O.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
And we look forward to welcoming you two delightful people back as well!
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!
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!
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!
Languages:
English, German
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