| relaxed studios come with free wi-fi, tvs, dining areas and kitchenettes, as well as balconies or terraces. minimum-stay rules may apply. other amenities include a private beach, a heated outdoor pool and bbqs. parking is complimentary. occupying bungalows on a palm-fringed plot along the gulf of mexico, this low-key, adults-only hotel is a 3-minute walk from lemon bay, 7 miles from the shamrock park and nature center and 9 miles from interstate 75. all have sofas or pull-out couches, and 1-bedroom apartments add separate living rooms. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. coin-operated laundry facilities are available. some quarters offer gulf views
Southwest Florida International Airport 1 hr 16
Cabbage Key (48 min)
Golf carts provide transportation on this car-free barrier island with a scenic stretch of beach. Casey Key, Florida (29 min)
Tranquil barrier island featuring Sarasota's oldest public beach, a nearby state park & lodging. Oscar Scherer State Park (24 min)
Acres of woods & water for camping, swimming, fishing, canoeing & hiking miles of trails. Manasota Key Beach (2 min)
Wide sandy beach rimmed with tropical foliage & trails, plus boat ramps & fishing on the sound side. Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center (12 min)
Natural waterfront area with paved & unpaved trails, a boat ramp, picnic areas & a nature center. Warm Mineral Springs Park (22 min)
Natural swimming pool consisting of a wide sinkhole filled with mineral-rich, 87°F spring water. Stump Pass Beach State Park (19 min)
Mile-long secluded swimming beach & a trail that runs through 5 different natural communities. Englewood Beach (15 min)
Wide stretch with volleyball courts & a fishing pier, popular for collecting sharks' teeth & shells. Blind Pass Beach (3 min)
Narrow gulf-side beach & bayside lagoon with fishing dock, canoe launch & mangrove trails. Chadwick Park at Englewood Beach (15 min)
White sandy beach with boardwalks, playground, volleyball & basketball courts & picnic shelters. Nokomis Beach (22 min)
Family-friendly public beach built in 1950s with lifeguards, boardwalk & canoe & kayak launch. Brohard Paw Park (19 min)
Fenced dog park with a beach with on-site parking, picnic tables, showers & drinking fountains. Venice Beach (19 min)
Expansive gulf beach known for recreation & scenic views of dolphins & seasonal marine turtle nests. Caspersen Beach (20 min)
Beach, hunting, fossil, and snorkeling Venice Fishing Pier (18 min)
This 700-ft-long pier offers fishing without a license, plus rod & reel rentals & sunset views. | 
