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The Interior

We like to think of this apartment as our most luxurious. It's a beautiful, cozy yet spacious one bedroom, nestled at the back of the property with it's own private patio. It also features the most stunning white high-gloss kitchen and dining area with accents of Australian pine and a matching Australian pine bar top and 6 foot dining table. We absolutely love the retro style Big Chill gas oven and stove top, fridge and dishwasher, all in a cool blue color. It makes for easy and fun cooking. There is also a blue Smeg toaster and a retro microwave for quick snacks. I love the mid-century style globe hanging lights that are on a three way switch and the sweet rose tinted color scheme. The buffet area has tall, spacious storage space and allows for some serious dinner parties! If you need to do some work on the computer, set it up at the Danish desk - Fioz high-speed internet is convenient. The bedroom has a king size white gloss platform bed with the most luxurious of mattresses - the Zenhaven   It's made of 100% natural talelay latex and layered with organic breathable New Zealand wool. It's heaven! The cabinets in the bedroom are lovely refinished Heywood Wakefield and there is plenty of room to unpack your belongings. The retro pink tiled bathroom is in it's original state except for a new cabinet ( complete with Paul Mcobb knobs! ) and a new pink toilet. We provide organic bath products, just being your toothbrush! 

The Mid-century experience

There are cool, buffed terrazzo floors throughout and mid-century style furniture and decor, including a fantastic blue couch to lounge and watch TV from. The furniture is often bought at local mid-century auctions and the art is a mixture of vintage finds and local artists' work. Central air and heat ensure you will always be cozy. This apartment has an interleading door to the studio apartment next door for families or groups of friends. the door is kept locked otherwise. There is parking in front of the house and for guests, parking can be found at the end of the street by the beach or on the street at your own risk. There is a nice outdoor landscaped garden with palm trees, tropical plants, lounge chairs, umbrellas, a shady hammock and different areas to sit and relax. A bbq grill and dining area is available anytime and we offer a washer and dryer free for guests use. We provide bikes ( including a vintage tandem! ), surf boards, coolers, beach chairs, umbrellas and many other things for the beach. Gorgeous sunsets are also free! 

We aim to create a calm and friendly guest house with a "boutique" style, filling the units with lovely furniture and decor and art that we have picked up on our travels.

The neighborhood

Our quiet street is one of the nicest on Lido Key, all low rises, with a quaint "time stood still" feel. Lido Pavilion and pool are 1/2 block away and the beach just beyond it. Make your coffee in the morning and wander barefoot to drink it at the water's edge. At the other end of Grant Drive are parks and mangroves and we are minutes away from nature trails, kayak rentals and access to the 4 bodies of water that make up the beautiful 100 acre South Lido Beach Park. It's the perfect place to run, stroll, bike and explore.

Nearby is the elegant St Armand's Circle where you can shop and dine at wonderful restaurants like Shore and Venezia ( we will give you a long list of places all over Sarasota when you arrive! ). In fact with the bus at the end of our street that goes downtown you don't even need to rent a car during your stay! Downtown Sarasota, just across the gorgeous Ringling Bridge, also offers plenty. We love the Sarasota Opera, the Ringling Museum, the Historic Asolo Theatre, the shops on Main Street, the Marina and the hundreds of different places to eat and drink.

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