| set back from a tree-lined street and surrounded by tropical vegetation, this laid-back complex of colorful bungalows is a 10-minute drive from siesta beach and 1. 2 miles from turtle beach. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the hotel offers a heated swimming pool, and 2 kayaks are available for use on the lagoon. some units have front or rear porches. some overlook a leafy central courtyard, while others overlook heron lagoon. the 10 airy, 1-bedroom bungalows have living rooms with white wicker furniture and dining tables, full kitchens with microwaves, and cable tv
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 16
Sarasota Beach (10 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Legacy Trail (13 min)
Popular with bicyclists & walkers, this 12.5-mile, paved route sits on an abandoned rail corridor. Siesta Key Beach (7 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Siesta Beach (8 min) Lido Key (25 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (24 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Saint Armands Key (24 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Venice Beach (27 min)
Expansive gulf beach known for recreation & scenic views of dolphins & seasonal marine turtle nests. Turtle Beach (3 min)
Beach, turtles, sea turtles, and camping Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (26 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus (13 min)
Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (18 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Crescent Beach (6 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Lido Key Beach (25 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (26 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. | 
