| it's 20 miles from sarasotabradenton international airport. bike rentals are free. minimum-stay rules apply. the 8 warm rooms provide flat-screen tvs; suites add separate living rooms, decks and/or kitchenettes, and sleep up to 6 people. . other amenities include decks, a common area, an outdoor pool, and a gazebo with a bar, plus a spa and bbq facilities. overlooking tampa bay, this relaxed hotel is 7 minutes by foot from bean point beach and a 3-minute walk from passage key national wildlife refuge
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 14
Fort De Soto Park (1 hr 4)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Coquina Beach (21 min)
Long public swimming beach featuring picnic tables, cabanas & play areas, plus a casual cafe. DeSoto National Memorial Park (24 min)
Nod to the famed explorer's landing site with living-history camp, exhibits, shore & nature trails. Bean Point Beach (6 min)
Peaceful locale known for its wide sandy beach, tranquil waters & stunning sunset views. Bayfront Park (8 min)
Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, grills, pavilions, restrooms & more. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (1 hr 9)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park (1 hr 12)
Vast white strand known for its broad tidal pool, sand dollars & a pirate ship-themed play area. Bean Point (9 min) The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (30 min)
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. Robinson Preserve (26 min)
Nature preserve with hiking & biking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch & observation platforms. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (43 min) Anna Maria Public Beach (12 min)
Family-friendly sandy stretch with gentle waves & sunset views, plus cabana rentals & a beach cafe. Passage Key National Wildlife Refuge (5 min)
Us fish & wildlife department services Manatee Public Beach (12 min)
Park featuring a beach, a playground, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, restrooms, showers & more. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (48 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. | 
