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Luxury Family Home! Great Location! Heated Pool/Spa and Games! - The Big Top

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A heated pool
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
6 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16324 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Lido Key, FL
  • St. Armands Circle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Lido Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Sarasota

With a stay at this vacation home in Sarasota (Saint Armands Key), you'll be a 3-minute walk from St. Armands Circle and 10 minutes by foot from Lido Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Siesta Key Beach and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from IMG Academy.

What's nearby

  • St. Armands Circle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lido Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Marina Jack - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lido Beach Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Marina Jack Yacht Basin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬5 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.

Luxury Family Home! Great Location! Heated Pool/Spa and Games! - The Big Top

The Big Top by Lido Key Vacations
Sarasota FL 34236
Vacation Rental License #VR22-00043
Minimum stay duration of 7 days/nights

The Big Top, offered by Lido Key Vacations, is the ultimate luxury vacation home for your family! This stunning, three-level coastal home on Lido Key features six bedrooms, five and a half baths, and elevator access to all floors. Just a four-minute stroll from St. Armands Circle and a ten-minute walk to the pristine Gulf beaches, you'll love the convenient location.

Highlights
• 10-minute walk to the beach
• Private pool with sunshelf
• Covered in-ground spa (Enjoy in any weather!)
• Games for the whole family! Foosball and Pool table
• 4 bicycles are provided for guest use
• Beach towels, chairs, and wagon
• 4-minutes to St. Armand’s Circle
• Dog friendly with approval and additional fee
• Multiple outdoor entertainment spaces

On the second floor, relax in the expansive great room with high-end seating and a Queen Sleeper Sofa. The fully equipped chef’s kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and bar seating for six. The sophisticated dining room seats twelve and opens to a balcony overlooking the pool.

Each bedroom is designed for serenity and elegance, featuring premium bedding, unique decor, and televisions. The primary bedroom boasts a private balcony, walk-in closet, and ensuite bathroom with a soaking tub and rain shower. Four additional King bedrooms each have their own ensuite bathrooms, while two bunk-bed rooms offer a fun space for kids.

Room Details
-Primary Bedroom, 2nd floor: King bed and ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and soaking tub
- Second Bedroom, 2nd floor: King bed and ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
- Third Bedroom, 3rd floor: King bed and ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
- Fourth Bedroom, 3rd floor: King bed and ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
- Fifth Bedroom, 2nd floor: Full over Full bunk and ensuite bathroom with shower and tub combo
-Sixth Bedroom, 3rd floor: Twin over Twin bunk and ensuite half bath
-Living Room, 2nd floor: Queen Sleeper Sofa

The outdoor pool area is a true oasis, complete with dining tables, plush seating, and games like a pool table and foosball. The private pool features an oversized sun shelf, spa, and a tranquil waterfall.

To make your stay even more enjoyable, we provide beach chairs, bikes, a cooler, and a beach cart, making it effortless to explore the stunning beaches of Lido Key. We can’t wait to have you as our guest!

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This property participates in our Professional Linen Program. This ensures high quality linens and towels are Always included for your stay. These are professionally laundered at a commercial facility for every guest.

This property has active video surveillance on the exterior public approach areas and the pool equipment.

With host approval before check-in, this property accepts dogs only (No cats or other animals are allowed). An additional pet fee will apply. See our Lido Key Vacations Rental Policies for full details.

6 cars maximum are able to park at this home. We ask our guests to please plan accordingly and coordinate with your group. There is no overnight parking available for additional vehicles.

We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age.

Please Remember: "You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property." *Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.

In accordance with the City of Sarasota's Rental Ordinance, this property requires a minimum rental period of 7 nights. The maximum occupancy for this home is 10 adults; however, children under 6 years of age are not included in the City’s occupancy limit. Lido Key Vacations enforces a total occupancy limit of 16 persons, including both adults and children under 6. Should you have any questions regarding the City’s occupancy restrictions, alternative homes without such restrictions, or details about our rates, amenities, or policies, please feel free to reach out.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a water park and a hot tub.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property manager

Lido Key Vacations

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 3,488 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Vrbo Property
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Luxury Family Home! Great Location! Heated Pool/Spa and Games! - The Big Top Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kalan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Get Away Home

Location is incredible with this property just one block off St. Armands Circle. Home was well appointed with recreational amenities and had a well stocked kitchen. Bedrooms all had en-suite bathrooms and large closets, great light from many windows. Home has a waterfall edge hot tub connected to the pool in the yard. We had great communication with the support staff and were contacted as soon as the home was available to check in. Beds were quite firm but still comfortable. Home is spacious and set up for entertaining. It was great home for our family vacation.we would rent here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Top

House was great!! Amazing location! Very clean inside. House had a ton of room and lived the set up inside!!! The company was very responsive and easy to get in touch with. The only complaint is the pool areas. The staircase was hard with kids and the tile was very slick. The pool deck could have been cleaner.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House at a Great Location

House is beautiful - lots of room for big family events - well equipped and flows well. Perfect location - steps to the beach and St Amands shops and restaurants Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family holiday

Property was nice but needs maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas N.

Liked: Cleanliness

End of the Summer Party

A wonderful experience
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L., Jeffersonville, In US

Liked: Cleanliness

Florida Family Vacation

House is very large to handle up to 16. We had 13 and did not feel crowded. Nice pool. Close to beach, shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home-Great Location

Upon entering the door, our WOWS began. It was very clean, well equipped and great location. The teens were safely walking or riding the bikes to Starbucks in the morning and Kilwan’s for ice cream in the afternoon. Walking to the beach for sunsets, to restaurants, and just around the area was enjoyed by all. The pool was warm and used for hours every day. Best family reunion ever!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle R.

Great Pool!

We enjoyed our stay. The pool and outdoor grassy area was super nice. There does need to be a drainage system in the outdoor seating area/ gaming area. Water puddles up and creates a great breeding ground for mosquitoes. Overall we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Olga N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very nice house with horrible cleaning service

We had a great opportunity to enjoy this beautiful big house for a big family in a great neighborhood near Lido Key circle and nice short road to the beach. However, our check-in brought us a lot of surprises. First of all, the cleaning service was just horrible. We came to a dirty house. The floor wasn’t clean at all. Huge slide door in the living room was so dirty and had a lot of gray lines on glass. The room, where was my sis-in-law was so big and nice, but the shower wasn’t cleaned at all. There were a hair in the shower. There was a dust and send on the beds upstairs. The hangers on the bedroom on second floor was broken, so people couldn’t open and close the door. There was always problems with a code on front door, which they try to fix, but it still didn’t work well. We paid over $600 for cleaning service and we must to clean this house to stay, either way being in this house was unsafe. So in all the house is very beautiful and good for big family, but I only come there again if they going tho change cleaning service.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Top ion Lido Key

The property was outstanding
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G., Jamestown TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Our favorite house!

My family and I love this property, this is our second time staying her and it did not disappoint!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R., St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Plenty of bedrooms for our family and appreciate quick response to any issues that came up. Walkability to restaurants and beach was perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

dennis g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Really good
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G., Jamestown TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property and perfect location

We really enjoyed staying at this property! It had everything we needed for our family with the pool and close proximity to St. Armands Circle. We loved the area and are already booked to come back in January. Can't wait!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

Property was amazing and property manager was quick to respond with any questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane W., Napa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

The property was perfect for our large family group. The pool was enjoyed by everyone and being able to walk to both St. Armands circle and the beach was key. Only small complaint was the lack of refrigerator space for such a large home. There is a second refrigerator in the garage, thank goodness, but it would have been nice to have everything in one spot. One of the master bath sinks did not drain, and although a maintenance person came out, it never did drain properly. However, very minor problems, and overall we had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh K., Chicago US

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific stay for your family

Terrific on all fronts.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Andraya P., Clinton Township

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a Friend's Getaway!

Overall, the 12 of us were very pleased with the accomodations and the location was absolutely perfect. When we did run into problems, Adam was able to fix them pretty quickly. Loved having the huge master suite, chill/gaming area, the beach chairs, towels, 2 laundry facilities, extra fridge and freezer space. Only downside, coming in to such an extravagant house, our expectations were that everything would be that way. Having to leave the air at 72, was not always the coldest and due to it being a rental property, some aspects were on the cheap side. We totally understand the money making side of this, but nicer luxuries for your guests would be highly recommend. Thanks for an overall great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Damianos L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house that is convenient and loved the pool !

Family getaway for a week. First time visit to Sarasota area and we will be back !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ava T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

Amazing, everything was perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Alan B., Idaho Falls, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

The property was great, we enjoyed our stay

Working with the property manager was easy and the communication was very good. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margret D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Awesome house for a large family in a great location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and convenient location

the house was perfect for our annual family vacation. We'll laid out., Supplied and convenient to beach and shopping. Trevor was great in addressing our needs and problems we had with dishwasher and icemaker. The only negative is the air conditioning system is programmed and locked into 74 degrees. We could not adjust. Got pretty hot sometimes and made sleeping uncomfortable. Not user friendly at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Menno L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020