| . the 6 airy, beachy cottages offer 1 or 2 bedrooms, and come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus living areas and kitchens. parking and laundry facilities are free, and beach equipment is provided. a 10-minute walk from siesta beach, this bright, casual hotel is 8 miles from the 1926 sarasota opera house and 9 miles from st. armand's key. pets are welcome (fee). all feature balconies, patios or screened porches, and some have 2 bathrooms. there's also a heated outdoor pool, along with bbqs and an outside shower
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 18
Sarasota Jungle Gardens (24 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Saint Armands Key (23 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Siesta Beach (10 min) The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (25 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Crescent Beach (5 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (25 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Ca' d'Zan (28 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus (15 min)
Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens. Sarasota Beach (3 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Siesta Key Beach (11 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Lido Key Beach (25 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Sarasota Bay (27 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (17 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Turtle Beach (11 min)
Beach, turtles, sea turtles, and camping Lido Key (24 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. | 
