WELCOME TO THE PALMETTO
Slow mornings. Easy beach days. Dinner on foot.
The Palmetto at Four Palms Lido is a private two-bedroom, two-bath retreat made for couples, friends and small families who want to actually live on Lido Key for a few days.
Wake up without an agenda. Make coffee. Walk to the beach. Come home and reset. Wander over to St. Armands for dinner, then head back toward the Gulf because the sunset looks too good to miss.
Everything about staying here is designed to make the vacation feel easier.
Beach. Dinner. Sunset. Repeat.
LIDO BEACH, FIVE MINUTES AWAY
The best amenity at The Palmetto isn't inside the apartment. It's Lido Beach.
The beach is approximately a five-minute walk away, which means going to the Gulf doesn't require packing the car, finding parking or turning a beach trip into an all-day production.
We've also taken care of the bulky stuff. You'll have beach chairs, a beach umbrella and beach towels.
Grab what you need and walk over. Stay all day, or stay for an hour and come back later.
That's the advantage of being this close.
TWO PRIVATE SUITES
One of The Palmetto's best features is easy to underestimate until you're traveling with other people: both bedrooms have their own full bathroom.
The apartment sleeps up to four guests across two queen suites.
Bedroom 1
Queen bed
Private ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
Bedroom 2
Queen bed
Private ensuite bathroom with tub
It's especially comfortable for two couples, friends traveling together or a small family because everyone gets their own space to get ready and unwind.
No bathroom schedule required.
THE LIDO KEY RHYTHM
The Palmetto isn't about packing every minute of your trip with activities. It's about making the good parts easier.
Morning coffee. A walk to the beach. Lunch somewhere nearby. An afternoon reset. Dinner at St. Armands. A walk back toward the water for sunset. Then home.
When so much is close by, you can stop planning everything and start deciding what sounds good right now.
WALK TO ST. ARMANDS
St. Armands Circle is approximately 0.7 miles away.
Walk over for breakfast or coffee, lunch, dinner, cocktails, ice cream, shopping, galleries or simply an evening stroll.
Then walk home.
Not having to think about parking every time you want dinner becomes one of those little vacation luxuries you appreciate more every day.
YOUR HOME BASE
Inside, The Palmetto gives you a comfortable place to recharge between everything Lido Key has to offer.
You'll have a fully equipped kitchen, coffee maker, dishwasher, fast Wi-Fi, Smart TV, dedicated workspace, air conditioning, starter kitchen essentials and starter bathroom toiletries.
Make breakfast before the beach. Bring lunch home. Stay in for dinner.
Or don't cook once.
You're on vacation.
BEACH READY
You shouldn't have to fill half your suitcase with beach equipment.
The Palmetto includes beach chairs, a beach umbrella and beach towels.
Lido Beach is right there when you're ready.
No rental shop. No loading the car. No complicated beach-day logistics.
SUNSET ISN'T AN EXCURSION HERE
One of the best parts of staying close to the Gulf is that sunset doesn't need to become a scheduled event.
If the sky starts looking good, walk over. Put your feet in the sand. Stay for ten minutes. Stay for an hour. Come back tomorrow.
When you're this close to Lido Beach, sunset simply becomes part of the day.
EXPLORE LIDO KEY
Lido Beach — approximately 0.2 miles
Swimming, white sand, shoreline walks and Gulf sunsets.
Ted Sperling Park and South Lido — approximately 0.3 miles
Kayaking, mangroves, nature, shelling and outdoor exploration.
St. Armands Circle — approximately 0.7 miles
Restaurants, coffee, boutiques, cocktails, galleries and dessert.
Downtown Sarasota — approximately 4.4 miles
Restaurants, performing arts, nightlife and culture.
Longboat Key — approximately 9.4 miles
Beaches, restaurants, waterfront activities and resorts.
PERFECT FOR
The Palmetto works especially well for couples, two couples traveling together, friends, small families, beach getaways, longer Lido Key stays, guests who appreciate two private bathrooms and travelers who value walkability.
It's especially well suited to anyone who wants a quieter, easier island vacation.
PARK ONCE. WALK MORE.
One dedicated on-site parking space is included with your stay.
But one of the pleasures of staying here is discovering how often you don't need the car.
Beach? Walk.
Dinner? Walk.
Ice cream? Walk.
Sunset? Definitely walk.
GOOD TO KNOW
The Palmetto is located on the second floor and requires stairs.
Shared coin-operated laundry is available on the property.
Starter kitchen and bathroom essentials are provided to make the first few nights easier.
A public pool is available at the nearby Lido Beach Pavilion for a fee.
The owner lives on-site and is nearby if assistance is needed during your stay.
No smoking. No pets. No parties or events.
WHY THE PALMETTO
You don't need another vacation that requires a spreadsheet.
The Palmetto is for the kind where you wake up and decide what sounds good.
The beach is close. St. Armands is walkable. Your own private suite is waiting when you come home. And sunset gives you a perfectly good reason to head back outside.
Welcome to The Palmetto at Four Palms Lido.
Come to Lido. Slow down. Stay awhile.