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Peaceful Cottage Near Siesta Key Beach

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A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a small rug.
A bathroom with a towel rack holding two rolled towels, a basket with toilet paper, and a wall-mounted shelf with a potted plant and a picture.
Terrace/patio
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a blue knitted blanket, a white bedspread, and a painting of sailboats on the wall.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a stove, and a sink.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, Coconuts Family Entertainment Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Landings
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

With a stay at this cottage in Sarasota (South Sarasota), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Sarasota Memorial Hospital and 9 minutes from Siesta Key Beach. .This cottage is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from St. Armands Circle and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Lido Beach.

What's nearby

  • Coconuts Family Entertainment Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Landings - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 14 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Lido Beach - 16 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Mall at University Town Center - 24 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walt's Fish Market - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CinéBistro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Connors - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Einstein Bros. Bagels - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful Cottage Near Siesta Key Beach

Book your Summer 2026 Getaway


*Please note our "Moderate Cancellation Policy" listed only applies to bookings during mid season from May through August . See our Custom Seasonal Cancellation Policy at the bottom of this description and in our Rental Agreement.


Welcome to Lil John Coastal Cottage. Thanks for checking us out! Whether you are staying for a few nights, a week or a month or longer, we look forward to hosting you! Stays of 28 days or longer get a 30% discount!

Tucked on a on a quiet cul-de-sac street, Robinhood’s Lil John Coastal Cottage, a cozy Sarasota guesthouse near Siesta Key Beach, downtown Sarasota, local restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, and SRQ Airport.


This private cottage is a great fit for couples, solo travelers, remote workers, small families, or beach guests looking for a quiet, convenient place to relax after exploring Sarasota.

You’ll enjoy self check-in, T-Mobile 5G Wi-Fi, a comfortable bedroom, living area with additional sleeping space, kitchen essentials, coffee, beach-friendly touches, and access to shared outdoor spaces on the property.


Please note: this is a standalone guest cottage located behind a front duplex property. The cottage interior is private to you, but the fenced backyard, is shared with guests from the other units.


Lil John Coastal Cottage is a small, thoughtfully arranged guesthouse designed for an easy Sarasota stay.


The cottage includes:

- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- Living area with pull-out sofa bed sleeping space
- Kitchen/kitchenette essentials
- Coffee and breakfast basics
-Private screened-in patio with washer and dryer, beach essentials and seating area
-Dedicated outdoor dining table w/ umbrella and seating for 4
- T-Mobile 5G Wi-Fi
- Smart-lock self check-in
- Fully fenced in backyard


Sleeping arrangements:

- Bedroom: Queen bed with cozy bedding
- Living area: Sleeper sofa for 1–2 additional guests


The cottage can sleep up to 4 guests, but it is best suited for 1–2 guests or a small group that is comfortable using the living room sleeping area.


The bedroom is bright, comfortable, and beachy, with soft bedding and a relaxed coastal feel. The living area gives you a place to unwind, stream a show, read, work on your laptop on the pop-up coffee table, or use the additional sleeping space if needed.


The kitchen area is set up for convenient short stays, beach trips, and longer visits. Coffee and basic essentials are provided to help make mornings easy.


The dining area features a new bar-top table w/ 2 padded bar-stools & can function as a dedicated workspace


The updated bathroom includes a walk-in shower with a ceiling-mounted rainfall showerhead, new vanity, fresh towels and the essentials needed for a comfortable stay.



The cottage is tucked in a Sarasota residential area near South Tamiami Trail, making it easy to get to beaches, restaurants, groceries, shops, and downtown.


Nearby favorites include:

- Siesta Key Beach: about 12 minutes / 5.3 miles
- Siesta Key Village: about 11 minutes / 4.2 miles
- Trader Joe’s: about 2 minutes / 0.2 miles
- Walt’s Fish Market: about 1 minute / 0.1 miles
- Downtown Sarasota Main Street: about 12 minutes / 3.8 miles
- SRQ Airport: about 19 minutes / 7.3 miles
- St. Armand's Circle: about 17 minutes / 6.2 miles
- Lido Beach: about 17 minutes / 6.7 miles
- Longboat Key: about 29 minutes / 15 miles

Drive times may vary depending on traffic, season, weather, and beach parking demand.



Important: Before you arrive you will be asked to complete guest verification through third-party provider Truvi. This is done to ensure we are keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations as well as providing both our guests and our properties with extra protection. Truvi will contact you via email and/or text to complete the verification. Please do so prior to arriving at the property to enable a quick and easy check-in process. You will also be given the choice between a security deposit or a non-refundable damage waiver. There is also a separate rental agreement that is sent for e-signing.


***In regards to Florida's natural wildlife, floral and fauna, we will sometimes experience mosquitoes, ants, spiders, cockroaches, etc outside. We have regular pest treatments performed both inside & outside the units. We also personally, utilize bait, traps and sprays to keep these insects outside where they belong. Please don't keep windows without screens or doors open too long as you nay inadvertently let some inside. Should you come across any pests during your stay, please make us aware so we can address the situation. While it's rare to come across these pests inside, a refund will not be offered for the occasional occurrence. We always want you to be comfortable during your stay and you will find that we act quickly and with compassion to resolve any issues you have. We just need to be aware of it in order to resolve anything. ***





Quiet hours from 11pm - 8am in consideration of other guests.

No parties or unregistered visitors allowed.

Ring Doorbell cameras for security and insurance purposes monitor the property.




Review our custom seasonal cancellation policies (with refund policies) listed below

January - April : Strict - *Partial refund 60 days before check-in; No refund after 60 days before check-in.
May-August: Moderate: *Partial refund 30 days before check-in; 50% refund 14-30 days before check-in. No refund after 14 days before check-in.
September - October: Relaxed *Partial refund up to 14 days before check-in. 50% refund for cancellations between 7 and 14 days. No refund after 7 days before check-in.
November - December: Firm - *Partial refund 60 days before check-in; 50% refund 30-60 days before check-in. No refund after 30 days before check-in.

*Partial refunds are further defined as 100% refunds minus processing fees incurred by the merchant - Stripe

The Host recommends that all guests obtain appropriate travel and personal insurance coverage to cover these charges in case of a cancellation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please wash any dishes you may have used, if time permits, and leave them in the drying rack. Any dirty dishes left, please leave in the sink if they're not able to be washed before you leave.
If you have any dirty beach towels, please start a load of those in the washer. Any bath towels you can leave in the hamper. The hamper is usually hanging in the closet.
Bed sheets can be left on the bed and the bed unmade. The cleaners will take care of that. If you used the pull-out sofa bed, please take those sheets off of the bed and place them in the hamper.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

23506

Peaceful Cottage Near Siesta Key Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owner has taken care of every needed detail and is very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was exactly what I was looking for, close to beach and shopping. There were a few issues which, when corrected, would allow a “5 star” rating. Wi-Fi went out mid day every day, the washer stops mid cycle, the stove burners didn’t fit causing pans to tip, and the glass plate in the microwave didn’t fit and would not rotate.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and well-stocked place! Super clean. VERY responsive host. There were so many thoughtful little touches that made the stay go smoothly like hooks placed in just the right spots and little signs to guide you through the place. The host is also very receptive to feedback for constant improvement, which is evident in all those little details. Has a nice yard area and a clothes washer and dryer. Just know that this is a BACK HOUSE, so enter through the side gate and through the backyard rather than the front doors of the units. Great find!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramsey -.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay at the lil john coastal cottage was great. It was exactly as described and had everything provided that was listed. It was clean and well stocked and had everything I needed. There was coffee provided and even some breakfast items. The Wi-Fi was fast and allowed me to stream movies at night and work during the day. The cottage is located in the backyard of a main duplex so it's a shared space but it was peaceful and quiet. The screened in front porch was a nice feature and I enjoyed my coffee in the mornings there. There was also a stacked washer and dryer on the front patio which was great to have. They even supply laundry detergent and dryer sheets for use. Check in with very easy as there are detailed instructions sent prior to arrival along with a digital welcome guide app that gives you alot of info on the unit and the area. Overall a great stay and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026