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Coastal Gem!

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach area with a covered pavilion, palm trees, and a flag.
Dining
A wooden house with a gravel driveway and a wooden fence.
A swimming pool with clear lanes, a covered seating area, and a large building in the background.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a red armchair.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lido Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, South Lido Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Coastal Gem!

Escape to paradise in this charming cottage nestled just 250 steps from the white sands of the Gulf. Conveniently located 1\/2 block to Lido Beach and close to the fabulous restaurants and shopping of St. Armands Circle. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee in the private fenced yard, grilling fresh catch on the BBQ, or relaxing in the fully furnished comfort inside, you’ll find everything you need for a relaxing Florida getaway. Private location features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. King size bed in master bedroom. Queen in second bedroom. Spacious living room. Full kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. 2 color cable TVs. Washer and dryer. Air Conditioning / heat. Gas barbecue grill. Beach chairs, beach umbrella, small cooler, and towels are provided (and a beach wagon to carry it all). Owner lives on property.

Be sure to download the free Bay Runner Trolly app to access schedules! It stops 1/2 block away at the Lido Pavilion and takes you thru St. Armand’s Circle and into downtown Sarasota or South Lido Park. We are also close to the “exotic” mangrove tunnels that are fun to access by kayak or canoe.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We are a casual, family oriented property in a beach neighborhood.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 727398vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 near 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Stardust Event Center, or consider a night out at Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

  • Coolidge Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lido Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Lido Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dry Dock Waterfront Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Gem! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Coastal Gem: 250 steps to Gulf sands?

As of 24 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coastal Gem: 250 steps to Gulf sands on 22 November 2026 start from NZ$3,361, 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 Coastal Gem!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Gem!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Gem!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Gem! located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. South Lido Park and South Lido Lookout Bridge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jack D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well kept, close to the public beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Location
Great location. Very clean. Well equipped. Very nice rentals.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Host(s) were kind and made us feel welcome. The home was clean and in a great location.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was easy access to the washer and dryer and were happy to have a clothes line as well! The kitchen was well equipped with all the essentials; we were happy that detergent was included for both dishes and laundry.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough about the amazing beach home and its owners. I do not use the word perfect too often but there you have it. Our accommodations were PERFECT
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hands down, this is one of our favorite places to stay! It is clean, updated, and well-appointed, with the hosts taking care of all the little details, and they even provide a washer and dryer for guests' use. It is a quiet, relaxing setting within easy walking distance to the beach, kayaking, dinner, and shopping. There is even a free trolley available in the area that takes you to Sarasota for more exploring! Highly recommend and will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thank you Carol we look forward to seeing you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the charm and location close to Lido Beach. Our host was great with a wonderful, clean, comfortable, guest house. We plan to be return guests!SVW
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic. We arrived and checked in without a hitch. Lamps were on to welcome us and the place was spotless. The bed was super comfortable. The kitchen was well supplied and the bathroom was a dream. Our favorite spots were the wonderful couch and the great private yard which we spent most of our time. The hosts were great people. The location was a short walk to the beach but still very private. Would highly recommend this place for great location, comfort and caring hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying here. We love the property. It is spacious, comfortable, clean, private, and has everything we need. The hosts are friendly, accommodating, and informative. The home is so close to both the circle and the beach. We will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean new apartment. The owner provided everything from paper towels to beach wagon! Walking less than a block to the Gulf was wonderful! Plenty of parking! Great big yard with lovely tables and chairs and a Webber Grill! They even provided tooth brushes! Couldn't ask for more. We will be back......
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby W.

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

The best!

We stayed here for 7 nights and this place was perfect. It has everything you needed and was a perfect location to everything possible. We enjoyed our stay so much!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosalinda L.

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

Vacation Trip

Short walk to the beach and easy access the restaurant/shops. Enjoyed our stay and had ever we needed. Patio area was relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Great little place

Our stay was so good at this little place. The owners were so nice and welcoming. It has everything you need to cook instead of eating out. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Very nice!

It was just what we expected, and more. The location is great for the beach. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Milestone birthday vacation

Location was perfect! Property was meticulously taken care of. Owners were a pleasure to deal with and extremely responsive to any questions we had. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Great Location & Hosts!

The location is the best thing about this property! Across the street from the public beach to watch sunsets and a short walk to stores and restaurants at St Armands Circle. The hosts, Karl and Jo, were responsive and accommodating - very friendly. We're looking forward to future stays!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

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

Great place to stay on Lido Beach

This was the best VRBO that we stayed at. Clean, private courtyard, spacious, accommodating owners , they provided all the beach equipment. And Best of all across the street to the beach. Two blocks to the public pool, and four blocks to st Armands key.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia L.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time during our family vacation! Location was perfect, walking distance to everything. Only part that was hard was locating the property because it didn’t pull up correctly on google maps.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

Perfect location

My husband and I rented this place three years in a row. Very clean and the location is excellent. Owners are great and respond to any concerns immediately. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 80 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2021
Thank you Diane, Its always a pleasure having you vacation here.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody C.

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

Perfect location if no car

Chose this location as it was across the street from the beach and a very short walk to St Armands Circle. Quiet, relaxing and just what we needed in the midst of a pandemic. Great hosts and very helpful with advice.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2021
So glad you had a good time and hope you will be back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevis W.

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

Great rental

We really enjoyed our stay. The unit was clean, and in a great location. The hosts live on-site, but we had full privacy. Saw them in passing a few times and they were super nice and welcoming. Having full access to the courtyard area and the grill was a bonus! We will definitely look to stay here again when in Lido.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Best place in Lido Key!

Not only was this the most affordable choice in the area the owner was very nice and provided literally anything you could need. Not a single complaint at all ! Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Perfect location

We loved our stay at this property. It is an easy walk to the beach but a quiet street. The kitchen was fully outfitted with cookware and dishes to allow us to eat in most of the time. The furniture was comfortable and it was very nice to be able to do laundry on site so we could travel more lightly on the plane. The owners were very helpful as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances R.

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

Had the best time ever....love the place, I will be back is they will let us

Happy, Haappy, Happy....Thank you all so much.....
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

Repeat renters

We have been staying at this house for several years and find it comfortable. The owners are very friendly and respond to any concerns quickly. Beach access is great and it is located in short walking distance to St. Armonds Circle.
Stayed 84 nights in Dec 2023

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