Red Lifeguard Stand - pet freindly - Sarasota County

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Sarasota, FL

Siesta Key Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Point of Rocks
‪4 min drive‬
Crescent Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

About this property

Red Lifeguard Stand - pet freindly

Summary:
Located just over the bridge from Siesta Key and minutes away from Sarasota’s thriving dining and arts districts, our sunny and cheerful tiny house, Red Lifeguard Stand, sleeps four. With the convenience of a hotel, the comfort of a vacation home, and the cool factor of a tiny house, make staying with us a part of your vacation story!

Check in is 3PM - Check out is 10AM.

If you bring a pet, we charge a one time pet fee of $50

Guest Access:
Door codes are emailed at 11am the day of check in.

Property manager

Megan

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parties, candles or open fires.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Sarasota

Sarasota is home to this apartment. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Siesta Key Beach and Crescent Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ed Smith Stadium, or consider a night out at Venice Train Depot.

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Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

Siesta Key Marina - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Siesta Key Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Point of Rocks - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Turtle Beach - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Crescent Beach - 7 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
‪Hooters - ‬6 min walk
‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min walk
‪Lovely Square - ‬11 min walk
‪Gecko’s - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Lifeguard Stand - pet freindly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Lifeguard Stand - pet freindly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Lifeguard Stand - pet freindly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Lifeguard Stand - pet freindly located?

Situated in Sarasota, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gulf Gate Mall and Crescent Beach. Siesta Key Beach is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

6 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun time in Red Lifeguard Tiny house!!

Check-in was easy. Host was great and easy to contact very responsive. No issues; just had questions. Beds were comfortable. Recommend Pizza place in plaza down the street. Siesta Beach was long and beautiful but need car to get there. You can walk to Cresent Beach. Will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

6 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meriah O.

20 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So cute

The kids thought of it like a dollhouse. So cute and close to a lot along with siesta key beach.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maribel R.

10 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place and very comfortable.

Easy to access, close to beach, and easy stay.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

24 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great option

Nice quiet spot for the nice tiny house. Walking distance to a few great dining options. Would come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorette V.

4 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little gem

We had so much fun in this cute place We will be back and share with several friends!!!! Thank you so much!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

16 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach escape

Great location short ride to beach when traffic was low. Loved the ice cream and health food market in walking distance. Lots other restaurants in close proximity. Beds were OK. Shower is not for tall people. My only critique is some dishware that's not plastic for microwave, and more adult sized utensils.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony S.

7 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was nice. But pricy fir what you get.

I enjoyed the stay. However there was a rare cold spell. The heater did not keep up. Perhaps they could have been proactive with providing blankets. Again. I understand it was a rare cold spell, but maybe supply some things to make it comfortable

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Carol S.

27 December 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pillows and heat

We all loved staying at the tiny house. Since it was the coldest Christmas in 30 years, we needed heat! I had to call the property manager to get help turning it on. She answered her phone on the 2nd ring and told us how to do it. Yay! PILLOWS! I normally travel with my own. I didn't this time and regret not doing so this time. ONLY ONE PER PERSON, AND THEY WERE FLAT. Got very little sleep. Same for my husband and son. Other that that, we enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

John D.

8 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Storm relief

Not good for older patrons. But it worked for our situation, hurricane relief.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elissa M.

22 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunshine

Great experience all around! Spotless tiny house that was just perfect. Would recommend this house to anyone.

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H., Saint Louis, MO

26 January 2019

Amazing tiny lifeguard house :-)

The property was amazing! We loved the time in Sarasota and Siesta Key and hope to return to the Red Lifeguard Stand for sure!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Crysten O., Bonita Springs

11 February 2018

So Cute!

Adorable place, even cuter in real life! Loved our stay, thanks!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Kate M., Orlando

30 January 2018

Cute and fun!

We really enjoyed the house and the location. The decor and layout is cute and fun. The beds are a little uncomfortable but great overall!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

19 January 2018

Really fun great trip

The Red Lifeguard house was really fun. we are a family of four and we had a ball staying here. Basic but very comfortable. Siesta Key beach is quite close, not quite walkable but bikes are perfect as the parking is tough. The place is in excellent condition. it's very new and very well made and maintained. Jody, the onsite manager is terrific, checking in on what we needed and making sure our stay was perfect. This is a great, different way to do a vacation. We highly reccomend it.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caleb S.

28 November 2017

Super clean, great hospitality!

It’s a wonderful retreat away from the norm. Quiet and friendly neighbors. Very close to many stores and the beach. Staying again for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., Parker

6 July 2017

Everything was great! My boys loved the unique experience and it will be talked about for years!

The owner and property manager were awesome! We had such a fun time. The property was clean and included everything we needed. An outdoor grill would have been nice, but the owner talked about upgrading each unit to include a grill. I would recommend this experience to anyone!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

25 April 2017

Great experience! Me and my family had a wonderful vacation.

It was a first for us to stay at a tiny house and I'm glad we did it. The house itself might look tiny but there is lots of room inside, location is good close to grocery stores and restaurants the beach is about 5 min drive if there is no traffic on the draw bridge. The house is extremely CLEAN and NEW. We stayed 3 days with 2 kids and it was a great experience. My wife she usually doesn't like small spaces but after seeing this house she fell in love with it. I would definitely recommend to everyone to try it. And I can't write this review without talking about the manager Jody, this guy went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we need and we are comfortable. Our family appreciates his hospitality.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

28 March 2017

Great time with the kids

Location: The area was great. Coffee at Clever Cup; highly recommend. Craft cart for the kids, they had a Lularoe sale going on out front. (wife happy). Organic grocery store and a restaurant a 2min walk. The beach is close, but not walkable, and traffic picks up fast. The hotel across the street has a pool bar, and it was perfect to sit and have a drink while the kids were asleep 100ft away. Shopping, if so inclined, is right across the road. House: A big motivator for us to rent this place was to experience a tiny house. Overall, it worked great. Two adults, a baby, and a child. We used the yellow "porch" area for the pack-and-play, and that worked quite well, as it is out of the flow of the rest of the house. My 4yo loved the ladder to her bed. Copious receptacles everywhere made charging phones, etc, a breeze. Props on the Roku TV.. easy to stream whatever we wanted. Lighting was a big issue.. perhaps replace some of the switches with dimmers, because at night, the only light we can turn on and not blind ourselves or wake up a kid was the bathroom light. A curtain would be nice so the lofts can have some semblance of privacy. If I were building this, I'd have some shelves or something to serve as storage and privacy screen. The bathroom sink doesn't have cold water. I reported it; not fixed by the time we left, but not a big deal to brush teeth with warm water. There are some design issues, here, that don't ruin this as a rental at all, but as part of the tiny house experience, were noticeable. The roof slant direction means that rain water pours right over the doorway, and that the lowest part of the ceiling is right where your head is when going up the steps/ladder to the lofts. The AC unit in this house is in the larger loft, meaning that side is going to be cold and the other hot. I'm told the other tiny houses on the way are different, though. The steps have annoying trim around them that is uncomfortable under foot when going up, and a trip hazard when going down. One was popped off already when we arrived, but was quickly fixed by on-site staff. Staff: Very friendly and talkative on-site property manager made sure I was happy, and took care of a safety issue I pointed out right away. Cost: The rate was very reasonable for Spring Break. The cleaning fee is, to me, twice what it should be for a place this small. Bottom Line: Would rent again; hope for some minor changes as listed above. Thanks for a great time.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tia C.

27 March 2017

Loved our stay in the tiny house!

My husband and I were celebrating our 2nd Anniversary and this tiny home was exactly what we're looking for! Clean with everything you could need, except a coffee maker! We will for sure be returning next year!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David C., Costa Mesa, CA

13 March 2017

Great alternative to a hotel

Close enough to the beach to bike, clean, and sure beats the heck out of a hotel

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janette N., Atlanta, Ga.

20 February 2017

Yellow Life Guard

My friend and I had a great time in this tiny house ! I has everything you need and we were very comfortable... everything was very clean and the decor was so appropriate. We enjoyed the beach, walking to shops and various restaurants. Downtown Sarasota is also a lovely place to explore. Siesta key beach village is a great place to hang out and is very lively often times with live entertainment. Longboat key and Saint Armand's Circle are another one of our favorites. Jody, The on-site manager was most helpful! I will be back the next time I visit the areaI would highly recommend this property if you want convenience, comfort and peace !

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017

About the host

Hosted by Megan

We have a property manager on-site should you have questions about the operation of your tiny house.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Red Lifeguard Stand - pet freindly

Property manager

Languages

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Sarasota

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

9.8/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Fun time in Red Lifeguard Tiny house!!

Rebecca W.

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

Monica B.

10/10 Excellent

Meriah O.

So cute

Meriah O.

10/10 Excellent

Maribel R.

Lovely place and very comfortable.

Maribel R.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

great option

Daniel W.

10/10 Excellent

Lorette V.

Great little gem

Lorette V.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Beach escape

Amanda L.

8/10 Good

Anthony S.

It was nice. But pricy fir what you get.

Anthony S.

8/10 Good

Carol S.

Pillows and heat

Carol S.

8/10 Good

John D.