Private Pool + Pet Friendly | Lemon Drop Cottage

BNB Breeze Presents: Lemon Drop Cottage!
This home offers a bright, inviting retreat surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and thoughtfully designed spaces. From the private screened-in pool and cozy outdoor fire pit to the beautifully updated interior, this charming getaway provides a relaxing setting perfect for unwinding and enjoying the Florida lifestyle. Your amenity list includes:
• Private Heated Pool - heated at NO extra cost from Nov 21 - April
• Jura Espresso Machine
• Fire Pit
• & More!

Lemon Drop Cottage is a bright and inviting Sarasota retreat designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Tucked into a peaceful neighborhood, the home's screened-in pool area creates a private oasis surrounded by lush greenery—perfect for lounging, swimming, or gathering around the fire pit as the sun sets. Inside, the thoughtfully renovated interior blends modern comfort with warm, coastal charm. The open kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring generous counter space, stylish finishes, and an easy flow into the living and dining areas. Natural light pours through the space, enhancing the airy layout and creating a seamless connection between the indoors and the tranquil outdoor setting. With its resort-style pool, cozy gathering spaces, and relaxed Florida feel, Lemon Drop Cottage offers an ideal escape for unwinding and enjoying the best of Sarasota.

We know, contracts aren't the most exciting part of your getaway, but to keep our home safe, we'll need you to sign a quick rental agreement upon booking (this will be sent to you, after you book) — then it's all fun from there! You can see what the contract looks like in the House Rules section. Note, check in details will not be sent until that contract has been signed.

THE INTERIOR SPACE
- One Story Home
- Blazing Fast Wi-Fi
- Laundry Room w/ Washer + Dryer (Detergent Provided)
- Our home is stocked with clean and sustainable products and toiletries to give you and your loved ones a toxin-free stay!

KITCHEN
- Fully-Equipped Kitchen w/ Cooking + Baking Essentials (No Food)
- Coffee Station: Jura Espresso Coffee Maker + Traditional Drip Coffee Machine
- Dining Area w/ Table + Chairs
- Stove + Oven
- Fridge + Freezer
- Microwave
- Dishwasher (Detergent Provided)
- Dishes
- Silverware
- Glasses
- Wine Glasses
- Coffee Mugs

​​​​​​LIVING ROOM
- Spacious Living Room
- Large Sofa + Chairs
- Coffee Table
- Throw Pillows + Blankets

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS | 3 Bedrooms |
• Bedroom 1: King Bed
• Bedroom 2: King Bed
• Bedroom 3: King Bed
• Additional Sleeping: Twin Bunk Bed located in Bedroom 1 closet

BATHROOMS | 3 Bathrooms |
• Bathroom 1: Full Bathroom located through Bedroom 1 with standing shower
• Bathroom 2: Full Bathroom located through Bedroom 2 with standing shower
• Bathroom 3: Full Bathroom with shower/tub combo

​​​​​​The property also features a private outdoor retreat designed for comfort and relaxation. A private pool, covered by a screened lanai, offers a peaceful place to unwind in any season. The patio is thoughtfully arranged with an outdoor dining table for shared meals, sun lounger chairs for soaking up the Florida sunshine, and a gas grill for effortless outdoor cooking. As evening settles in, the fire pit creates a cozy atmosphere for conversation and unwinding beneath the soft glow of the lanai. This inviting space is perfect for enjoying quiet moments and making lasting memories.

​​​​​​THE EXTERIOR SPACE
• Screened-in patio & pool
• Gas grill
• Outdoor dining table + seating
• Outdoor gas fire pit
• Comfy sun loungers
• The space is covered in twinkling string lights to brighten up the outdoor, evening activities
• Private Pool (Heated seasonally: see below for more info)

Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience a memorable getaway at Lemon Drop Cottage. Book your stay today!

​​​​​​NAVIGATING THE AREA
The Bay Runner is a new, open-air trolley that provides complimentary service seven days a week, until midnight, with multiple stops along the way between Lido Key, St. Armands Circle, and downtown Sarasota!

​​​​​​SEE HOW WE ARE GOING GREEN!
We love the environment, and are doing everything that we can to minimize our carbon footprint. Sarasota has been voted one of the cleanest and greenest cities in the US! Here are a few ways that we are loving on the beautiful Florida environment, and welcoming you to join us!
• This stay is central to beaches, restaurants, and shops! We encourage you to use our loved public transportation system to make traveling easy, and eco-friendly!
• We use high-quality, sustainable mattresses and linens.
• All of our toiletries are eco-friendly, clean products that come with reusable dispenser bags to eliminate waste.
• We use LED lighting throughout the home to minimize electricity usage.
• Thanks to the natural Florida sunshine, you can soak in the sun that floods this home through all of the large windows, without using excessive home lighting during the day!
• Our home is in a great location for Instacart! Make grocery shopping for the family easy while saving on gas!

​​​​​​Here are a few of our favorite local attractions:

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
1. Pompana Park for Pickleball Courts!
2. Legacy Trail
3. Siesta Key Beach
4. Lido Key Beach
5. Downtown Sarasota
6. St Armands Circle
7. Aquarium

GOLF
1. The Meadows
2. University Park Country Club
3. Tatum Ridge
4. The Founders Club (Private Club)
5. Longboat Key (Private Club)
6. The Ritz (Private Club)
7. IMG Academy Golf Club
8. Esplanade Golf
9. Waterleaf

RESTAURANTS
1. The Shore: Trendy waterfront restaurant with amazing seafood!
2. Connors: High-end restaurant without the high price tag!
3. Grillsmith: If you go here, you MUST get the plank grilled salmon!
4. Dry Dock: Waterfront Seafood
5. The Fish Camp: Wonderful seafood, but often very busy!
6. Baker + Wife: You will just love this fantastic restaurant.
7. Riverhouse Reef + Grill: Further away in Bradenton, but fantastic!
8. Der Dutchman: Fantastic home-cooked meals just down the road from you!
9. Summer Tap Juice Bar: The BEST A ai bowl in town!

COFFEE
1. Breaking Wave Coffee
2. Perq: Do not expect syrups, just great coffee :)
3. Project Coffee (2 Locations)
4. Out About Coffee (O A)
5. Postal 98 Cafe

GROCERY
1. Detwilers Farm Markets: The best place to buy organic fruits and vegetables!
2. Publix
3. Trader Joes
4. Whole Foods
5. Fresh Market
6. Walmart Grocery

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:
Linens for each Bed
Towels and Washcloths
Roll of Paper Towels
Bottle of Dish Soap
Trash Bags
Coffee
Laundry Detergent
2 Rolls of toilet paper, per bathroom
Bath essentials - Body soap, shampoo conditioner
*Please be prepared to bring any additional supplies that you will need during your stay.

Please Note:

​​​​​​1. Upon booking, each guest will receive a guest rental agreement. This must be signed before the Guide Book (which includes access instructions for the property) is sent.

2. Pet Policy: We love your furry friends! A fee of $150 per dog must be paid BEFORE the guest arrival date. There is a max of 2 dogs on the property and a max weight of 50 lbs. per dog. Sorry, but no cats or exotic animals are allowed in the home. If evidence of an unapproved (or unpaid for) pet is located on the property, there will be a $500 non-refundable fine. Please clean up after your pet in the yard (bring your own doggy waste bags) and in the home. Additionally, any pet brought to the property must not be left unattended in the home. If they are left at the property alone, they will need to be kept in a pet crate.

3. No Smoking: If any signs of smoking are documented, the renter agrees to pay a $200.00 / per day.

​​​​​​4. Quiet hours for the property are between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM. Please keep the noise levels down over this time.

5. There are NO LONG CHECK-OUT INSTRUCTIONS! We want for you to be able to fully enjoy every minute of your stay!

​​​​​​6. This home is equipped with a security camera outside for the protection of home and safety of our guests. It is recording 24/7, 365 days a year. There are no cameras on the interior of the home.

​​​​​​7. We offer complimentary 24/7 communication to ensure that your stay exceeds your expectations! Please feel free to reach out to us day or night, and we will provide you with a swift response.

8. This property is equipped with pool heat. Heat is turned on from November 21st through April 1st and is included with your stay at no extra costs. The FL sunshine does an incredible job at warming the pool for stays outside of these dates. Any request for pool heat outside of these dates will be considered individually and will incur an extra fee.