NEW! Dream Island | Walk to Lido Beach, Heated Pool & Spa, Pet Friendly Coastal Home
🌴 NEW! Dream Island | Walk to Lido Beach, Heated Pool & Spa, Pet Friendly Coastal Home Now Welcoming Guests!
💖 Why You'll Love This Home Located on Lido Key, Dream Island offers a spacious coastal retreat just a short walk to both Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. With an expansive outdoor living area and an eight-bedroom layout, this home is designed for group stays where gathering and downtime are equally easy. The outdoor space centers around a heated pool and spa, a play set for the little ones, and multiple areas to relax, play, and spend time together. A covered patio with an outdoor kitchen, dining area, and TV creates a natural extension of the home, while a separate sunken seating area offers an additional place to unwind. Inside, vaulted ceilings and an open layout provide plenty of room for group meals and shared time, with a large kitchen island and seating designed to accommodate everyone comfortably.
👨👩👧 Perfect For Large families and groups seeking a walkable Lido Key location with ample space, private bedrooms, and a strong indoor-outdoor living setup.
🎞️ Imagine This Start your morning with a short walk or bike ride to Lido Key Beach, where the day begins with time on the sand and in the water. Grab coffee nearby or head back home to prepare breakfast in the kitchen while the rest of the group eases into the day. In the afternoon, return to the pool area to cool off, settle into the covered patio, or relax in the sunken outdoor lounge overlooking the water. The outdoor kitchen makes it easy to keep meals and drinks close, whether you're spending the day poolside or taking a break from the beach. As evening sets in, walk over to St. Armands Circle for dinner, or stay in and gather around the dining table or outdoor seating area. End the night in the spa or unwind in one of the private bedroom suites before another day on Lido Key.
🛌 Where You'll Sleep • Bedroom 1: King Bed, Ensuite Bath • Bedroom 2: King Bed, Ensuite Bath • Bedroom 3: King Bed, Ensuite Bath • Bedroom 4: Full over Queen Bunk Beds, Shared Bath • Bedroom 5: King Bed, Ensuite Bath • Bedroom 6: King Bed, Ensuite Bath • Bedroom 7: King Bed, Ensuite Bath • Bedroom 8: King Bed, Shared Bath
📍Explore the Area • 0.2 Short Walk to St. Armands Circle – Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment • 0.7 to Lido Key Beach – Gulf Swimming and Wide Shoreline • 3.5 Miles to Downtown Sarasota – Bayfront Parks, Arts, and Restaurants • 7.5 Miles to Siesta Key Beach – Powdery Sand and Gulf Views
⌛ Don't Wait Your reservation includes peace of mind with our CottageClean™ program, featuring a six-hour deep clean and a detailed 35-point inspection prior to arrival.
🔎 Need to Know Starter packs of kitchen and toiletry essentials are provided for your first couple of nights. Free high-speed WiFi is included. We happily welcome up to 2 small dogs (up to 25 lbs) with a $250 fee per pet—breed guidelines apply to ensure a safe and comfortable stay for everyone. Please reach out prior to booking so we can help make your pup's stay just as wonderful as yours. The pool is heated from November 15th to April 15th. During cooler weather, heating performance may vary depending on outdoor temperatures. This property is equipped with exterior-facing cameras, including a Ring doorbell and video monitoring of pool equipment for safety purposes.
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About the area
Sarasota
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Saint Armands Key, a neighbourhood in Sarasota. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at Ed Smith Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Sarasota BayWalk - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Marina Jack - 5 min drive
Columbia Restaurant - 5 min walk
The Old Salty Dog - 4 min drive
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill - 5 min drive
Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does NEW! Dream Island | Walk to Lido Beach, Heated Pool & Spa, Pet Friendly Coastal Home have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at NEW! Dream Island | Walk to Lido Beach, Heated Pool & Spa, Pet Friendly Coastal Home?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NEW! Dream Island | Walk to Lido Beach, Heated Pool & Spa, Pet Friendly Coastal Home on 28 August 2026 start from NZ$3,358, 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.
Is NEW! Dream Island | Walk to Lido Beach, Heated Pool & Spa, Pet Friendly Coastal Home pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at NEW! Dream Island | Walk to Lido Beach, Heated Pool & Spa, Pet Friendly Coastal Home?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at NEW! Dream Island | Walk to Lido Beach, Heated Pool & Spa, Pet Friendly Coastal Home?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at NEW! Dream Island | Walk to Lido Beach, Heated Pool & Spa, Pet Friendly Coastal Home?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is NEW! Dream Island | Walk to Lido Beach, Heated Pool & Spa, Pet Friendly Coastal Home located?
This family-friendly Sarasota holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and South Lido Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This home had 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms and a giant pool. Was just absolutely amazing. Was very close walk to Lido Beach.
Amy E.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2025
Hi Amy,
We’re so glad you enjoyed the home, pool, and convenient walk to Lido Beach! Thank you for your kind review—we’d love to welcome you back again.
Regards,
The CottageCrew
We loved our stay--our only wish would be more comfortable chairs in the area in front of the TV.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
Thank you for staying with us, Cynthia. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation. We also appreciate your feedback about the chairs, we are always looking to improve future stays. We hope to host you again!
Can’t say enough about this beautiful home! It was more than enough for our family, close to the beach, shopping and restaurants. We didn’t even need to leave the area if we didn’t want to. We couldn’t have chosen a better location.
Gina R.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience, Gina. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon!
We loved our stay! The pool and hot tub was wonderful, and used daily; and was our saving grace on 2 rainy days!The location was perfect. We had our little oasis at the property with 5 mins walks to the beach, “beach town” shopping, and food! 10-20min drives to restaurants, city center fun, and grocery stores.We also enjoyed our walks/jogs over the bridge and back to see the sunset and beautiful ocean sceneries… we even saw a manatee on one of our walks! (Approx 4 miles round trip)We had minor issues that was resolved super quick via text!Easy check out!
June W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Hi June,
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the pool, hot tub, and the amazing location—sounds like you made the most of every moment, rain or shine! Spotting a manatee is such a treat. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon!
Regards,
The CottageCrew
Nice, clean, good appliances, bathrooms, bedrooms. TVs everywhere. Proximity to St Armand’s a plus.
Only negative is it’s expensive.
John O.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 January 2023
John, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad you enjoyed the home, appliances, and location. We hope to host you again sometime in the future!
We stayed here recently and would very easily recommend this location to others. We were a large group with adults and children. Trevor the property manager was very helpful and always responded quickly to any questions. The pool and set up of the house was so convenient for large groups and it was only a 5 min walk to the beach. We will definitely be staying here again.
Chelsea O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2020
Chelsea,
Thank you so much for choosing our home for your Lido Key Vacation. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time here with us, and that our home and our team made everything easy on you. We hope you will come back again soon, you're welcome any time. We also appreciate your recommendations and referrals.
Thanks again,
Lido Key Vacations
Fabulous house! Pool awesome; rooms plentiful and roomy! Property manger VERY responsive; we had a few problems with appliances and they sent someone within minutes. Only negative was not enough dresser drawer space in rooms and bathrooms need shelves or medicine cabinets
Judy K.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2025
Hi Judy,
Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the house, pool, and our quick responses. We appreciate your suggestions about storage and will keep them in mind for future improvements. Hope to host you again!
Regards,
The CottageCrew
Absolutely stunning property and fantastic location!
We travel to this location with our entire family. Grandma, parents, teenagers, babies. The house is absolutely beautiful, and I love the layout that it is all on one floor. The pool was gorgeous and perfect temperature for the babies to even be swimming in it. One block away from all of the shopping and dining you could ever need, and three blocks from the ocean. Would highly recommend this to anyone!
Brittany E.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Brittany. We are glad you enjoyed the home, pool, and convenient location. We hope to host you again in the future!
Our family of 18 had a fabulous week is St Armands. The house was fabulous and perfect for a large group. The bedrooms and bathrooms were roomy and comfortable. The kitchen table and pool were our favorite features. The table could easily seat 24 people and the pool as the nicest private pool we’ve ever seen. Trevor, the property manager was great. He responded and took care of any questions and issues immediately! We would highly recommend this house!
Mary G.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2020
Mary,
Thank you so much for your kind review and feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time here with us and that our home was the perfect place to spend your vacation! We hope that you and your family will come back and stay with us again soon, you're welcome any time!
Thanks again,
Lido Key Vacations
We had the pleasure of staying here a week in September for our daughter's wedding. We had a large group of family and friends - 11 of us total. The youngest was 23 and the oldest was 79. The house was perfect! Everyone had their own room, own bathroom, and plenty of seating inside and out. Nice touches that went over and above were having 2 dishwashers, 2 sets of washers/dryers, plenty of pool towels, mirrors, tvs and luggage racks in every bedroom and the outdoor kitchen. The location was perfect! Within walking distance to St Armand's with all the shopping and restaurants and also the beach. Also a short 15 minute drive to the airport for pickups and drop offs. The pool was a favorite. We were able to have all the bridesmaids meet at the house the morning of the wedding and some of the bridal party stayed the afternoon of the rehearsal poolside with us. The property management was great! Easy check in and check out instructions and a member reached out to me a couple of times just to see if we needed anything. There were even some "Congratulations" cupcakes for the newlyweds waiting for us when we arrived. What a special touch! Thanks for making it a great trip
Julie M.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2024
Hi Julie,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that our home was the perfect setting for your daughter's wedding celebration. It sounds like you had a wonderful time with family and friends, and we’re glad our amenities made your stay enjoyable. Our team is dedicated to providing a great experience, and your kind words about the special touches and communication mean a lot to us.
Congratulations to the newlyweds, and we hope to welcome you back for more special moments in the future!
Regards,
The CottageCrew
Had our entire family on the property and enjoyed all aspects of the home. Loved that almost every bedroom had a private bath/shower. Pool and grill were used every day. Proximity to restaurants and beach could not have been better! Highly recommended and would stay here again!
Danny A.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2022
Danny, we are thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you all again sometime soon!
The home was great, and everything we need for our family. The Beach was a short walk, but the kids loved the pool and slide. Neighbors complained about our dogs barking so be careful renting this place if your dog barks at people. Besides that house was great!
Ruben M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2022
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Prime Vacations
Had a beautiful time here enjoying this stunning home with family. The host was communicative, available and very well organized. I’ve never stayed in a private home with a pool quite like this!
Ron G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2022
Ron, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and the pool. We hope to host you again soon!
Dear Victoria,
Thank you for reviewing your recent stay with us at our 'Dream Island' property on beautiful Lido Key! We are thrilled that you had a great time and and would return to rent from us again! You're welcome back anytime!
Sincerely,
Lido Key Vacations
Very beautiful home. Quite a walk to the beach. We overpacked beach towels and chairs. House has plenty of these for a large crew. Downfall: living room furniture not enough seating and the outdoor grill smoked up the WHOLE house when used. Management is working on having the stack cleaned. Overall it was perfectly located to St. Armands Circle.
Carmen B.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2021
Dear Carmen,
Thanks so much for reviewing your recent stay with us as 5-stars! We are so glad that you found the home to be fully stocked with all of the amenities you needed for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. We appreciate your feedback regarding seating in the living room. Based on the design of this open-concept kitchen to living room area, we have provided seating between these two spaces for the occupancy of the home as well as additional seating on the adjacent outdoor patio. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the outdoor built-in grill. We are actively working with the warranty company on a permanent repair to a faulty part within the grill venting system. In the meantime, we have placed an 'Out of Order' sign on the grill and provided an additional mobile grill located in the garage. We hope that this provides some clarification on our efforts to still provide the amenities we advertise in our listing. We hope to see you back on beautiful Lido Key again soon!
Kind regards,
Lido Key Vacations
The only thing, it the living room seating. Maybe a big U shaped sofa would be better. It did not effect the overall impression of the house. It was wonderful
judy p.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
Judy,
Thanks for reviewing your recent stay with us on Lido Key, we're so glad you had a wonderful vacation! Thank you for your feedback regarding seating in the living room, this is the first time we have received this type of feedback but we appreciate your input and will see if the owner is open to adding additional seating. We hope to host you again soon, you're welcome anytime!
Sincerely,
Lido Key Vacations
We had a great time, 22 people total, 12 adults and 10 kids. The pool is amazing and the location is perfect. We can't wait to come back!
Cara E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2021
Cara,
We're so glad that our Dream Island property suited your large group perfectly! Isn't the pool just incredible!? Your group was a pleasure to host and welcome back anytime!
Kindly,
Lido Key Vacations
The property was amazing. The pool kept the grandkids entertained 24/7.
Our property manager was so helpful, you would have thought he was the owner. He answered emails and texts on weekends and later in the evening.
The 2 dishwashers and 2 frigs and 2 washer/dryers were a blessing.
There were plenty on towels, glasses, silverware, dishes etc so you did not run out of anything if you were waiting to turn on the dishwasher or laundry. Will definitely stay here again.
Larry K.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2021
Larry,
Thanks for the kind words! We're so glad you had a relaxing and enjoyable vacation on Lido Key and that the grandkids loved the 50,000 gallon pool! It's great to know that you had everything you needed for a perfect family vacation. Please come back and see us again soon, you're welcome anytime!
Sincerely,
Lido Key Vacations
Excellent manager, house and location, super clean!
Overall experience was awesome. The house is beautiful, so is the location! The manager was so responsive and the whole place was extremely clean!
If I had to give any suggestion, I’d say to add additional indoor seating especially in family room so that larger groups (16 people) can sit together in the same room. Also, not sure where there would be room for this, but additional lounge chairs in the sun by the pool would be great. But the place is gorgeous, felt so clean the property manager was awesome! Would go back again for sure! 5 stars!
Marcie K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2021
Marcie,
We're so glad you enjoyed your recent stay with us at our beautiful Dream Island property and felt the accommodations were clean and well-kept! We appreciate your feedback on the additional seating in the living area. The layout of the kitchen and living spaces boasts an open concept that can accommodate seating for the whole group between the two spaces. I will speak with the owner about the possibility of adding additional lounge chairs by the pool, thank you for this feedback! We look forward to the opportunity to host you and your group again, it was our pleasure!
Sincerely,
Lido Key Vacations
The house was perfect for a group of HS senior girls and moms. Trevor was very responsive to any questions/concerns we had. The pool area is amazing. I was worried would be smaller than it looked in pictures and in fact I would say it was bigger. The location is amazing...very short walk to the beach and literally around the corner from the shops and restaurants of St. Armands. The only downside was that there are many neighbors with signs opposing rental houses and our first full day at 7:40pm we had a call that police had been called about us playing music outside. We didn't feel we could use a speaker by the pool after that.
Suzanne B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2021
Suzanne,
We are so glad that your group of moms and daughters had an amazing senior trip together! We know 2020 and now 2021 may have put a damper on the high school experience for many Juniors and Seniors, but we hope this was a much needed bright spot and a sign of great things to come for everyone! We are happy to hear that our team, the home, and the pool area were all wonderful aspects of your trip. Regarding the music by the pool, the notification that you received was actually from our Noise Aware software at the property. As explained in the communications we provide to all guests, we set threshholds for these devices to protect them and ensure they can vacation without incident. If the noise near the sensor exceeds these limits, the system notifies the guest via text and email so they can make a quick correction, in this case turning down the music a little bit, and continuing to enjoy their stay without having to worry about interference from law enforcement. We are sorry if this wasn't more clear, but we will take this feedback, review our practices and communications, and improve as needed. We are also sorry that the neighboring signs impacted your experience as well, it's very unfortunate. We hope that this will not impact your decision to come back and enjoy this beautiful area and stay with us again.
Thanks again,
Lido Key Vacations
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