Not your Grandmothers Beach House

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Washer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Sarasota, FL

Lido Beach4 min walk
St. Armands Circle14 min walk
Siesta Key Beach17 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Stay where the Ringling Brothers Circus used to house their performers... but now in a magnificent fully renovated beach house. Walking 4 blocks to Lido Beach and to St. Armands circle full of fabulous restaurants and shopping. The nature preserve around the corner makes renting kayaks for a beautiful tour easy. This house is perfect for a couple or family escaping to warmer weather but demanding an up to date, hip and IMPECCABLY clean home. Enjoy a glass of wine or two on the outdoor patio and enjoy the palm trees in the yard.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Unfortunately due to allergies no animals

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sarasota

Located in Sarasota, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stardust Event Center or Ed Smith Stadium.

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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

Lido Beach - 4 min walk
St. Armands Circle - 14 min walk
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 5 min drive
Shell Beach - 16 min drive
Siesta Key Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

Lido Beach Restaurant - 8 min walk
Marina Jack Yacht Basin - 7 min drive
Daiquiri Deck - 15 min walk
Columbia Restaurant - 16 min walk
The Old Salty Dog - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Not your Grandmothers Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Not your Grandmothers Beach House located?

Located in the heart of Sarasota, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. South Lido Park and Coolidge Park are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA R., Where do you live?

26 March 2024

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

Clean, hip, quiet, comfortable home - you won't be disappointed!

Loved our stay at Harrison House. House is super clean, beds comfy, towels plentiful, kitchen well stocked (although we went out to eat every night). Owners very responsive to questions/concerns. Location on a nice quiet side street on Lido. Eat at Drift, at the Lido Beach Resort - very good! Incredible view and nice bar, too.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd N., Pittsburgh

25 March 2024

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

Pride of ownership

This was like the old days of online vacation rental sites—you know when property owners were most likely the ones actually renting their properties… ones they worked on and cared about instead of simply turning over to an agency that may or may not return a call? The property was flawless as described, the communication with the property owners was exceptional, and the location was perfect. We hope to stay here again. Thanks for renewing my faith in these types of vacation rental by owner rentals. This is the first one that has lived up to the description, cleanliness and described location in a long time.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

22 October 2023

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

Harrison House Lido Key

Perfect house for a vacation on Lido Key. Easy access to St Armand’s Circle, Sarasota and other nearby keys and beaches. Home had everything my family needed for a 2 week stay. Property owner was always available for questions during my stay. Beautiful 2 weeks spent on Lido Key and I will definitely rent this home again.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James E.

22 July 2023

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

Great location

Rental property is clean and updated. Owners were very responsive and helpful. Location is short walk to beach. Had everything we needed. Will definitely rent again.

Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margret D.

30 April 2023

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

Peaceful bungalow steps away from beach, stores, and restaurants

My husband, daughter, and I had a wonderful stay at the Harrison House thanks to Morgan and Tim’s hospitality. The home is clean and updated. It’s location is perfect for a beach getaway. We felt safe and comfortable during our entire stay. Thank you for helping us create incredible memories that we will cherish forever!

Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Your host

Hi! We loved this beach house with the fantastic history of Ringling Circus. We purchased it in 2020 and it underwent a full renovation to get it to 2021 standards of decor. You will feel right at home when you walk in and the area and location could not be better. We have stayed with our family and have been the only ones in the property so far. This is perfect for a family of four or a couple just wanting to escape!

Why they chose this property

Its the only one we have seen on the island at a reasonable price point that is completely up to date. This property isnt dated but you also get the old world charm with the history and the ability to walk everywhere.