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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1640 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lido Key, FL
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, South Lido Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

When you stay at this vacation home in Sarasota, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Lido Beach and 5 minutes by foot from St. Armands Circle. .This vacation home is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Siesta Key Beach and 12 mi (19.2 km) from Turtle Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Coolidge Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Lido Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Jack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dry Dock Waterfront Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪New Pass Grill & Bait Shop - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Heated Pool & Waterfront Haven with Kayaks, Steps to Lido Beach & St. Armands Circle

🌴 Banyan Retreat | Heated Pool + Canal-Front Kayaks, Steps to Lido Beach

💖 Why You'll Love This Home
Nestled beneath a majestic banyan tree on Lido Key, this canal-front escape blends modern coastal luxury with the tranquility of island living. With a private heated pool, kayaks for guest use, and walkable access to both Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle, it's the perfect retreat to unwind, reconnect, and soak in Sarasota's sun-soaked lifestyle.

👨‍👩‍👧 Perfect For
Families, couples, or small groups seeking a private island oasis within walking distance to dining, shopping, and the Gulf's white-sand beaches.

🎞️ Imagine This
Wake up to sunlight glimmering across the canal. Step outside for coffee on the dock as manatees glide by, then launch a kayak and explore peaceful canal waterways. Spend the afternoon lounging by your heated, screened pool or walking just two minutes to Lido Beach. As evening falls, stroll to St. Armands Circle for fresh seafood and cocktails, then return home to relax under swaying palms and starlit skies. Every detail here invites you to slow down and savor the rhythm of the island.

🛌 Where You'll Sleep
• Bedroom 1: King Bed, Ensuite Bath with Walk-In Shower and Soaking Tub, TV
• Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Ensuite Bath with Walk-In Shower, TV
• Bedroom 3: Two Twin Beds, Ensuite Bath, Kitchenette, TV
• Bonus Sleeping Area: Full/Twin Bunk Bed – Walkthrough Space Between Bedroom 3 and Laundry

📍 Explore the Area
• 0.1 Miles to St. Armands Circle – Shops, Cafés, and Fine Dining
• 0.2 Miles to Lido Beach Access – Gulf Swimming, Pristine Beaches, and Sunset Views
• 0.6 Miles to South Lido Nature Park – Kayak Mangrove Tunnels and Trails
• 3.0 Miles to Downtown Sarasota – Arts, Dining, and Marina District
• 7.5 Miles to Siesta Key – America's #1 Beach (Short Drive)

⌛ Don't wait
This home books fast. Your reservation includes peace of mind with enhanced cleaning protocols and a 35-point inspection, ensuring a spotless, worry-free stay from check-in to check-out.

🔎 Need to Know: This unit is pet-friendly for small dogs up to 25 lbs, fee applies. Exterior motion-sensing cameras at front & rear entrances. This property is registered as a vacation rental within the City of Sarasota with the Registration Number VR25-00XXX. Due to the City of Sarasota vacation rental code, this property can only be rented once during a seven (7) day period and has a maximum occupancy of 8 guests. Professionally managed by Vaaraway, ensuring top-tier cleanliness and guest care.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free vacation home features wheelchair access, a playground, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include snorkeling nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,640 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

983919

Heated Pool & Waterfront Haven with Kayaks, Steps to Lido Beach & St. Armands Circle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very accomodating and flexible in meeting our specific needs. Home and location were terrific. Walk to Armand Circle; walk to Lido Beach. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bright, spacious, clean home walkable to Saint Armand’s Circle and Lido Key beach! Watched a dolphin hang out in the canal off the dock!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks so much for being such fabulous hosts! The house is a dream - perfect, serene location on the canal within walking distance to the beach and St Armand's. The private dock was perfect for yoga. We were pleasantly surprised with how well equipped the property is - plenty of dishes and utensils for cooking and everything else we needed. Comfortable beds great views with the huge wall of windows plenty of seating for our party CLEAN private pool great experience with property managers that were accommodating in every way . Couldn't ask for a better experience. Thanks so much for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shefali S., Aurora, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Host communicated with me regularly. Was very engaging and made sure he answered all of our questions. He even had a bday cake waiting for us for my father’s birthday. Was very sweet. As for the house, it was gorgeous and it had everything we needed and more. And the location was supreme. Beach was around the corner and St. Armand’s Circle around the other corner. Couldn’t have asked for better.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

deb f.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great family time! The place was better than we even imagined! A nice welcome note along with a New Years Eve cake for us!Great location to everything, we walked everywhere!Beach was less than 2 minute walk, which was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time staying at the Banyan Retreat! The home has a great layout with an abundance of space and is incredibly clean. There is everything you could possibly need for your stay and there are Publix grocery stores / Walmart under ten minutes away if you forget anything. The pool is a nice reprieve and the dock is fun for hanging out with the manatees that would visit every afternoon.Lido Key has been our favorite destination for years - hands down the best sunsets take place on Lido beach which is literally two minutes from the front door. A very short walk in the other direction gets you to St. Armands Circle where there are many restaurants and stores. For dinner, we tend to like Venezia and Speaks Clam Bar due to them having enough variety to cover everyone's cravings, but we have dined at most of the restaurants and have always had great food. If you want to travel a little, there are several restaurants in Sarasota as well as eating at the Chart House around sunset-trust me, it's beautiful!Matt and Susan are wonderful, attentive hosts that go above and beyond to make sure that your stay is everything you hoped it would be & more!There is nothing on the Gulf Coast quite like Lido Key and there is definitely no other rental with a better location, layout and hosts as the Banyan Retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025