When searching for a vacation getaway, one thing that's really important is LOCATION. Done! Walk out your door, turn right, walk down the quiet upscale residential street and in a few minutes (0.3 mi or 6-7 min.) you're at Lido Beach Pool & Pavilion.....Nice, huh!? (The pool is now open!) In less than half a mile you can walk to Ben & Jerry's on St. Armand's Circle and spoil yourselves until your heart's content! St. Armand's has many awesome upscale shops and restaurants that will feed every appetite in the group, whether it's Italian night, time for Greek, Asian or Seafood, St. Armand's has it all. PLEASE NOTE: A flight of stairs leads to the front door of the duplex, as this is a recent build so it's elevated to meet code. Highlights: Walk to Beach (.3 mile) & St. Armand's Circle (.4 mile) 6 Minute Walk to Lido Beach Pool & Pavilion (fee required) Modern & Updated Duplex, Half or Both Units Available Newly Added Leather Sofa & Loveseat Added (2023) King Master with Ensuite Queen Guest Bedroom New 2023 Pull-Out Sofa Bed Keyless Entry to Front & Garage Service Doors Two Smart TV's & WiFi & Basic Cable Included Private Fenced Backyard with BBQ Grill (propane refill not incl.) Outdoor Dining Table Garage & Driveway for Parking Close to Downtown Sarasota Park your vehicle in the garage to keep it out of the hot Florida sun or park in the driveway....either way head up the stairs to the front door and enter your code....keyless entry makes it so easy. The duplex is newer built with a modern flare. High ceilings make this home feel way bigger than it's noted 1226 sqft. (per side). You'll love the remote control ceiling fans, two Smart TV's for streaming (WiFi basic cable included), one in the living room and one in the King bedroom. Lido Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in South Florida! The public beach has been revitalized with more powdery soft white sand and the pavilion has added more seating in the shade. Imagine incredible sunsets on the beach that are truly one of a kind, jaw dropping & oh so mesmerizing. You will come back, no doubt, every year just to see them again and again. This is all available to you during your stay at Lido Dream Get-away. Rent both sides for a larger group of up to 8 as they are connected or just rent one side and we will lock out the other half. It's your choice! The kitchen is lovely and updated with dark cherry cabinets, soft close drawers , solid stone natural counters, large island with seating for 2, stainless appliances, including a side by side refrigerator with front door quick access to filtered water. The chef in the group will love the large solid stone/ cherry wood island with lots of storage and room to prepare a yummy lasagna or some fresh homemade cherry pie. Off to the side of the kitchen is a large dining table that seats 6 to make having friends over to break bread, a breeze. Down the hall from the kitchen is a bathroom with a solid stone counter, and a tub/shower combo to soak in after a long day of shopping and swimming in the Gulf....Connected from the bathroom is a QUEEN BEDROOM with ample room and a large closet. The LIVING ROOM is spacious with gorgeous wide plank 12" tiles and open to the kitchen. It has two cream colored sofa sleepers that sleeps one person each and a large Smart flat screen TV for streaming your favorite Netflix series. Just add your password and you're good to go. WiFi is included. Off the living room is a large KING BEDROOM with a wall mounted Smart TV and a large walk-in closet with custom drawers. Lastly, there is an ENSUITE BATH that is modern and beautiful with clear doors on the custom tiled shower. You'll appreciate the dark cherry cabinets and beautiful countertop. Plenty of room and drawers for you to store your personal belongings. The left and right sides of the duplex are locked off. Rent both sides for a larger group of up to 8 as they are connected or just rent one side and we will lock out the other half. It's your choice! Each backyard is private and each is separately fenced with a propane gas BBQ grill, seating area to relax and chat with family, plus a large dining table that seats 6 with an umbrella for shade. No sharing required. The Lido Beach Pool is open. The 25-meter lap pool adjacent to the Lido Pavilion, located at 400 Ben Franklin Drive on Lido Key, is open Tuesday through Sunday, weather permitting, and closed on Mondays. Daily, three-month seasonal and annual swim passes are available, as are punch cards in increments of five, 10 and 20 visits. Passes and punch cards may be purchased by credit card at the pool. Garage is accessible via a code thru the service door. No garage remote available. Room for one small car. No Pets allowed. No smoking or vaping inside the home or the garage. Thank you! Please note with Xplorie, bike and kayak rentals have a minimum of 3 days. Permit: VR22-00064 We help make the most of your vacation by providing Xplorie's Free Admission to some of the area’s top attractions each and every day including a choice of a free bike rental, kayak rental, a dolphin cruise tour, or admission to the Ringling Museum ! Round-trip airport transportation provided for up to 3 passengers from SRQ or TPA with advance reservation. The fare is free but please tip the driver. Limited to one activity for just one person each day. Create exciting memories, have more fun, and truly experience the Beaches of Sarasota! Book now for an amazing vacation experience! Activities are subject to change and based on availability; non-cumulative and non-transferrable. Feel free to book for a month or longer but Xplorie is not available for booking 25 days or longer.