Kingston Arms 1st Fl Cottage
Eclectic Cottage Condo Steps to Lido Beach & St. Armand's, Heated Pool, Spa, & Parking Included!
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Welcome to Kingston Arms 1st Floor Cottage!
New listing in paradise! Newly renovated and furnished! Kingston Arms on Lido Key puts you just steps from the Gulf of Mexico and St. Armand’s Circle, with its upscale shops, dining, and nightly entertainment. Enjoy the perfect balance of beach walks, nearby restaurants, and shopping, all while staying in a peaceful, convenient location just west of Downtown Sarasota.
LOCATION HIGHTLIGHTS:
- Heated communal pool, BBQ grills
- Walk to St. Armand’s Circle for high-end shopping, upscale dining, and nightly live entertainment
- Just a few minutes walk to North Lido Beach & Park
- Just west of Downtown Sarasota across the Ringling Bridge
- Easy access to beaches, restaurants, nightlife, and nearby Longboat Key
PROPERTY FEATURES:
- 2 Bedroom/ 2 bathroom ground floor condo
- Private screened lanai
- Two ensuite bedrooms
- Communal laundry room (no private laundry)
- Assigned covered parking for one car
- Towels and linens provided
- Keyless entry, self check in
LIVING ROOM:
- Corner sofa and two cushioned chairs
- Sony Smart TV with basic cable (cable only in living room)
- Access to screened lanai via double stacked sliding door
- Open, airy space with sea salt breezes and natural light
KITCHEN AND DINING:
- Open, large kitchen with huge island seating 4
- Cabinets stocked with dishes, glasses, pots, and pans
BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS:
- Master Bedroom: King bed, Smart TV, walk-in closet, en-suite bath, black-out curtains
- Second Bedroom: Queen bed with lounger, desk with chair, Smart TV, en-suite bath
- Master ensuite bathroom: solid stone vanity, soaker tub, and tiled tub/shower combo
- Guest ensuite bathroom: new vanity with tiled walk-in shower
EXTRA PERKS:
- Complimentary beach items: a couple of beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and beach towels
LOCAL FAVORITES:
- St Armand's: Columbia, Daquiri Deck, Crab and Fin, Cha Cha Coconuts
- Shopping: Alvin's Island, Beach Bazaar, Foxy Lady
IMPORTANT INFO:
- No pets, no smoking or vaping inside or near windows/doors
- Jan/Feb/Mar 2025 bookings require full-month rentals only
- Parking restrictions for special vehicles: no boats, motorcycles, trailers, jet skis, kayaks, golf carts, oversized or commercial vehicles allowed
RESERVE YOUR LIDO KEY ESCAPE TODAY AND ENJOY STUNNING SUNSETS AND SOFT, SANDY BEACHES JUST STEPS FROM YOUR DOOR!
Please note that there will be a water shut down on Monday, September 29, 2025 from 8:00 AM -10:00 AM due to a plumbing repair.
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- All guests agree to the Sarasota Vacation Rental, LLC. Rental Agreement and this supercedes any other agreement. Credit card verification is required for last minute bookings. We are licensed under the Division of Hotels and you agree that breach of our rules may result in immediate eviction per FL DBRP.
- Registered Guests must be 25 or older. Bookings by guests under 25 years of age will be cancelled without refund. No business bookings or contractors without prior approval and additional deposit. Card holder must be the guest.
- If at any given time, the maximum occupancy is exceeded, the tenant will be in material breach of the lease and expedited eviction will apply in addition to a fine.
- Many complexes do not allow boats, motocycles, trailers, jet skis, kayaks, golf carts, trucks or monster trucks. It is your responsibility to ask prior to booking. A 17' pickup truck may count as oversized, so ASK FIRST. We cannot guarantee additional parking. If the unit says you get 1 space, you get 1 space.
- If the property says it is subject to HOA approval, there are additional restrictions. This is only applicable for longer stay properties of a month or more and the property description will say that an HOA application is required. Your booking is not complete until you return this form to us and you cannot be given access until you are approved. We do not control this process. Do not book a long term property for checkin shorter than the days the HOA notes they needed for approval or understand we may need to shift your days. Your rental is contingent on following HOA rules where applicable.
- Complexes have rules and the management of those complexes have the right to evict guests (under hotel rules) who do not follow their rules. Sarasota County and City Zoning requires outside quiet hours from 10PM until 8AM.
- AC is to be set no lower than 73 degrees.
- Renters are not authorized to make property repairs, 'improvements' or other property changes without written permission
- No Smoking Permitted. $500 fine. This includes vaping, cigarettes and other types of leaves.
- Pets are only allowed in pet friendly properties and is only for one dog. Dogs are only allowed with express written permission in advance and with a $300 non-refundable pet security deposit. Always ask first as there may be size/weight/breed limits. Aggressive breeds not allowed. Complaint(s) by neighbors of barking can result in eviction. Please pick up after your dog. If we have to remove dog poop from the yard, you will be charged both for professional removal plus $150. Some complexes do not allow emotional support animals. Per Florida law, a complex may restrict these for transient rentals. We are licensed to follow Florida Hotel rules not landlord/tenant rules. Ask before booking. A properly licensed service animal must always be allowed, however please note that a few of our owners are allergic to certain animals. Please communicate with us first if you have special requirements as we can direct you to a different property.
- There will be no refund for early departure unless authorities enact a mandatory hurricane evacuation for the location of your reserved property covering dates of your stay. Travel Insurance is recommended.
- Repairs, maintenance and renovations to buildings or other units are out of our control. These processes may involve noise and inconvenience during daylight hours. Refunds will not be made for noise and/or inconvenience caused by building repairs, maintenance and/or renovation work that we do not control.
- Things sometimes break. No refunds for appliance, electronic or pool issues. We will do our best to fix or replace as quickly as we can. If your pool heat isn't working and you paid separately for it, we will refund the pool heat, not your rent.
- Properties that have private pools and heating is an option, there is a pool heat charge that ranges from $100-$150 per week plus processing and taxes.
- Dogs are not allowed in the pool.
- Departure Instructions: Professional cleaners clean after your stay. You don’t need to make the beds or do laundry. Please do your own dishes, start the dishwasher & remove your food & trash.
- Early check ins may be available at an extra fee.They are typically $50-$75 plus taxes. Please reach out to us for more information.