| . gardens feature bbq grills, hammocks, a sundeck and a tiki hut. suites have separate living rooms. there are 2 outdoor pools (1 heated), and guest laundry facilities. casual studios with sitting/dining areas and marine-themed decor feature minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers, as well as flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi; some offer sofabeds, and/or fenced, furnished garden areas. off highway 41, this relaxed low-rise hotel in a palm tree-lined residential area is a mile from both crescent beach and phillippi estate park. parking is complimentary
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 13
Lido Key (20 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (21 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Sarasota Beach (9 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Lido Key Beach (21 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (21 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (13 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus (8 min)
Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens. Sarasota Bay (23 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Saint Armands Key (19 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Siesta Key Beach (7 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Siesta Beach (7 min) Crescent Beach (6 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (19 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Ca' d'Zan (24 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Turtle Beach (9 min)
Beach, turtles, sea turtles, and camping | 
