| cozy, individually decorated accommodations range from studio apartments to 2-bedroom family suites, all of which come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, safes, ipod docking stations, sitting areas and fully furnished kitchens. other amenities include 24-hour laundry facilities and a dvd library. this relaxed resort is a 3-minute walk from the nearest bus stop along midnight pass road and an 8-minute walk from the long stretch of fine white sand that is crescent beach. there are 2 heated outdoor pools, plus a garden with shaded seating areas. check-in time: 3:30 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. some rooms add pool access, while some suites add jetted whirlpool tubs. suites feature garden views
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 16
Crescent Beach (16 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Lido Key (25 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Sarasota Beach (10 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Sarasota Bay (27 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus (13 min)
Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens. Turtle Beach (6 min)
Beach, turtles, sea turtles, and camping Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (18 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Siesta Key Beach (8 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Saint Armands Key (24 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. 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. Lido Key Beach (26 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (24 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Venice Beach (27 min)
Expansive gulf beach known for recreation & scenic views of dolphins & seasonal marine turtle nests. Siesta Beach (8 min) Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (26 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. | 
