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Heated Pool & Waterfront Haven with Kayaks, Steps to Lido Beach & St. Armands Circle
đŽ Banyan Retreat | Heated Pool + Canal-Front Kayaks, Steps to Lido Beach
đ 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.
đïž 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.
đ Where You'll Sleep âą Bedroom 1: King Bed, Ensuite Bath with Walk-In Shower and Soaking Tub, TV âą Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Ensuite Bath with Walk-In Shower, TV âą Bedroom 3: Two Twin Beds, Ensuite Bath, Kitchenette, TV âą Bonus Sleeping Area: Full/Twin Bunk Bed â Walkthrough Space Between Bedroom 3 and Laundry
â 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.
đ 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.
The Banyan Retreat was more than we could have wished for. Spacious and clean the home backs up right on the canal and the views were beautiful. We enjoyed the manatees daily and I think they enjoyed us also! We were able to walk to the pristine beaches and Saint Armandâs Circle which provided shopping and many restaurant choices. Prime locations and the hosts were very accommodating.
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Banyan Retreat home and canât recommend it highly enough. From the moment we arrived, everything felt effortlessâthe home was spotless, beautifully decorated, and thoughtfully stocked with all the essentials (and then some). It struck the perfect balance between comfort and style, making it easy to settle in and truly relax.The location was idealâ1 minute walk to Sarasotaâs stunning Lido beach. 3 minute walk to St. Armandâs Circle, great restaurants, and local shops, yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful and private. Mornings with coffee on the patio and evenings unwinding after a day in the sun quickly became our favorite routine.What really stood out was the attention to detail. Every space felt intentional and welcoming, from the cozy living areas to the comfortable bedrooms. Communication with the host was seamless, and they went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed for a smooth, enjoyable stay.If youâre looking for a place that feels like a true getaway while still having all the comforts of home, this is it. Weâre already looking forward to our next visit!
Kitchen was fully stocked, great outdoor space in backyard including a great grill. The dock was great for kid fishing. Very spacious common areas. The property manager was great with communication ahead of time and answered questions quickly during our stay. A great location close if both beach and the circle!
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!
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!
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 fatherâs 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. Armandâs Circle around the other corner. Couldnât have asked for better.
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!
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!