10/10 Excellent
Laura C.
12 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded Oasis
Laura C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Entire home
@ShellmateIslandâTiny HouseâISLAND HomeâFree BikesâKayaksâFruit Trees!
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 429.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Siesta Key Beach
- Place, Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Place, Lido Beach
- Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Livingroom bed
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
@ShellmateIslandâTiny HouseâISLAND HomeâFree BikesâKayaksâFruit Trees!
Octagonal 320ftÂČ tiny home sitting on a private 1.5-acre island!â
⯠Lake access
⯠Walk to dining, nightlife, and shopping
⯠Fully equipped + stocked kitchen
⯠Free bikes + kayaks +beach gear
⯠Backyard fire pit + BBQ
⯠Screened-in outdoor lounge w/ hammocks
⯠Smart TV w/ Netflix
⯠Memory foam bed
⯠426Mbps wifi
Ask which fruit trees are in season for a homegrown treat!
3 min â Siesta Key Beach
7 min â Downtown SRQ
12 min â Myakka River State Park (river kayaking + wildlife viewing)
The space
â©â©Ask which of our fruit trees are in season for a homegrown organic treat!
We have mango, avocado, lychee, figs, mulberry & banana trees!â©â©
Other amenities:
âȘ Sofa bed
âȘ Coffee maker (K-cup)
âȘ Onsite washer + dryer
âȘ AC + Heat
âȘ Onsite parking
âȘ Private entrance
âȘ Self-check-in / out
***MESSAGE US FOR CURRENT PROMO PRICING***
Please note: Sofa bed is a floor-style sofa bed. A bit tight for two large adults.
Guest access
Parking space is included in this rental. Please, make yourself at home.
Other things to note
Please remember that you're staying in a house, not a hotel. Please treat the space with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to take action ASAP, but there is no one living on-site 24/7.
This is a shared property and there is a total of two tiny houses on the island.
⯠Lake access
⯠Walk to dining, nightlife, and shopping
⯠Fully equipped + stocked kitchen
⯠Free bikes + kayaks +beach gear
⯠Backyard fire pit + BBQ
⯠Screened-in outdoor lounge w/ hammocks
⯠Smart TV w/ Netflix
⯠Memory foam bed
⯠426Mbps wifi
Ask which fruit trees are in season for a homegrown treat!
3 min â Siesta Key Beach
7 min â Downtown SRQ
12 min â Myakka River State Park (river kayaking + wildlife viewing)
The space
â©â©Ask which of our fruit trees are in season for a homegrown organic treat!
We have mango, avocado, lychee, figs, mulberry & banana trees!â©â©
Other amenities:
âȘ Sofa bed
âȘ Coffee maker (K-cup)
âȘ Onsite washer + dryer
âȘ AC + Heat
âȘ Onsite parking
âȘ Private entrance
âȘ Self-check-in / out
***MESSAGE US FOR CURRENT PROMO PRICING***
Please note: Sofa bed is a floor-style sofa bed. A bit tight for two large adults.
Guest access
Parking space is included in this rental. Please, make yourself at home.
Other things to note
Please remember that you're staying in a house, not a hotel. Please treat the space with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to take action ASAP, but there is no one living on-site 24/7.
This is a shared property and there is a total of two tiny houses on the island.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0â17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Sarasota
Located in Sarasota, this holiday home is near theme parks 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 Siesta Key Beach and Crescent Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ed Smith Stadium, or consider a night out at Venice Train Depot. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Sarasota, FL
What's nearby
- Siesta Key Beach - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
- Crescent Beach - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
- Turtle Beach - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
- Lido Beach - 23 min drive - 18.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- âȘRaceTrac - âŹ19 min walk
- âȘSlim Chickens - âŹ2 min drive
- âȘMcDonald's - âŹ3 min drive
- âȘTaco Bell - âŹ10 min walk
- âȘStarbucks - âŹ3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Brooke N., Doylestown
15 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bucket List Worthy
Brooke N.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
About the host
Hosted by Tim Davidson
Hello,
My name is Tim Davidson! After living tiny in 270 sqft for three years, we decided to share our journey of tiny living with you! We look forward to seeing you at Shellmate Island and will strive to make it an excellent experience for you!
My name is Tim Davidson! After living tiny in 270 sqft for three years, we decided to share our journey of tiny living with you! We look forward to seeing you at Shellmate Island and will strive to make it an excellent experience for you!
Why they chose this property
â©We're honored to be featured on HGTV, A&E, Insider, Apartment Therapy, New York Post, Business Insider, Readers Digest, AOL, Wayfair, Yaho0 News, Tiny House Giant Journey with Jenna, and Redfin! â©
What makes this property unique
â©We're honored to be featured on HGTV, A&E, Insider, Apartment Therapy, New York Post, Business Insider, Readers Digest, AOL, Wayfair, Yaho0 News, Tiny House Giant Journey with Jenna, and Redfin! â©
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