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The Ringling Estate

Name: The Ringling Estate
Brand: Vunique Vacations
SKU: 24NPolk
Rating: 5.0 (31 reviews)

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 6

Sleeps: 16

The Ringling Estate - THE BEST HOME ON LIDO KEY

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Home Amenities

Boat Access Available :

Yes

Boat Access Available :

Yes

Ceiling Fans :

Yes

Coffee Maker :

Yes

Dedicated Work Space :

Yes

Elevator :

Yes

Elevator :

Yes

Floor No. :

Full Kitchen :

Yes

Outdoor Grill :

Yes

Outdoor Grill :

Yes

Internet/WiFi :

Yes

Dishwasher/Disposal :

Yes

Microwave :

Yes

Parking :

4 Cars Max

Patio :

Yes

Pet Friendly :

Yes

Refrigerator :

Yes

Roof Top Deck :

Yes

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Full Bath :

Bedroom 2 :

King - En Suite Bath

Bedroom 3 :

King - En Suite Bath

Bedroom 4 :

King - En Suite Bath

Bedroom 5 :

King - En Suite Bath

Bedroom 6 :

Bunk Beds - En Suite Bath

Half-Bath :

Square Footage, Est. :

4,400

Range/Cooktop :

Yes

Washer/Dryer :

Yes

Entertainment

Beach Equipment :

Yes

Bicycles :

Yes - 4

Golf Simulator :

Yes

Kayak/Paddleboard :

Yes

Ping Pong Table :

Yes

Location and Views

Water View :

Yes - Canal/Ocean

Water View :

Yes

Waterfront :

Yes - Canal

Waterfront :

Yes

Event Friendly :

Yes

Family Friendly :

Yes

Family Friendly :

Yes

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Vunique Vacations - Distinct vacation homes for the discerning traveler who is seeking a truly unforgettable vacation experience!

Per City of Sarasota’s Rental Ordinance - This property must be rented for a minimum of 7 nights. If the travel dates you are looking for don’t appear to be available, please contact our reservations team directly and we will see if we can accommodate your request at your property of choice, or another comparable home in our portfolio.

The BEST HOME for a Lido Key vacation! It’s just steps from the world renown white sand beaches of Lido Key that are known for their ‘shelling’, and steps from St. Armand’s Circle providing access to Lido Key’s best restaurants, shops, entertainment, and more! Walkability is 100! There is something for everyone in St. Armand’s Circle, from arcades and restaurants to high end retail. It’s always a guest favorite. This luxury home has direct access to a private bayou with access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, so bring your boat, or use the kayak and paddleboard provided with this home and launch from your private dock and enjoy this private marine sanctuary! Manatees, dolphins, birds, and more are frequent visitors! You’re also just a quick drive or Uber/Lyft to downtown Sarasota (2 miles away) for access to the amazing Sarasota Performing Arts scene, as well as more fantastic restaurants, shops, marinas, entertainment, and more. And, day trips to Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island, as well as the amazing theme parks of Tampa and Orlando, are all just within 30 minutes to 2 hours away!

This home’s outdoor spaces, from the pool area, covered patio, balconies, and roof top deck, are next level! There are so many outdoor living spaces to enjoy! The oversized resort style, saltwater heated pool and spa, sun shelf for lounging, bubblers and lights, and a waterslide are all guest favorites! The covered patio has a large smart TV, bar area, seating and dining, and an outdoor grill. All of this sits within the fenced in back yard, filled with lush native landscaping for privacy and security, and directly on Pansy Bayou. The home is family friendly, and the back yard is perfect for the home’s pet friendly policy (fees and restrictions apply). Adjacent to this space, just off the covered pool area is the home’s club room that functions as a game room. As you go up to the levels above, you’ll find multiple balconies and a roof top deck with seating and amazing views of the Gulf of Mexico, Lido Key Beach, St. Armand’s Circle, and the downtown Sarasota skyline.

This home provides nearly 4,400 square feet of interior living space. There are 6 bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms - 6 full baths and 1 half bath. The home comfortably sleeps 16 persons in beds via 1 California king bed, 4 king beds, and 1 full over queen bunk bed and 1 twin over twin bunk bed. The great room includes the chef’s kitchen, as well as the living space and dining areas of the home. The chef’s kitchen is fully stocked with all the products and manufacturers that you’ve told us you want in your guest feedback! This home also has a club room/game room on the ground level. Just off the great room space you’ll find oversized balconies with seating and dining, and stair access to the home’s oversized rooftop deck with amazing 360 views. This home was truly built with your vacation in mind, and our unmatched service makes the experience just that much better!

This Lido Key luxury vacation rental features Smart TVs with cable and streaming services, as well as free Wi-Fi throughout the property - including the outside areas for complete coverage for all your work or personal needs. TVs in all bedrooms.

Accessibility - in addition to the home’s elevator access to all levels (except rooftop deck), most doorways and walkways are 30 inches or larger, and walk-in showers in Baths 1-5. Please see the Photos, 3D Tour, & Video for this home

Floor Plan Description:

Ground Level:

This home provides free parking for up to 6 vehicles (2 covered and 4 in driveway). The home’s beach equipment is stored in the garage, which includes 2 beach wagons, 2 coolers, 6 beach chairs, and 4 bikes. We include a full refrigerator and deep freezer here as well for easy storage of food, drinks, and ice, so your beach prep and breakdown, and your use of the home and pool is that much easier as well. The ground level space features the fully fenced pool and back yard area, including the covered patio space, dock and water access, and more. The backyard is a paradise! The connected covered patio provides a wonderful outdoor living space with multiple soft seating options, dining table for 6 persons + bar seating for 4, a large smart TV, and an outdoor grill (natural gas). There are ceiling fans throughout this space for added comfort. Adjacent to this space, just off the covered pool area is the home’s club room that features soft seating, TV, ping pong, and multi-sport simulator (golf, bowling, hockey, soccer and more). From the ground level, you’ll also access the home’s main entrance foyer with elevator to the home's two (2) living levels above and stairs to all floors including the rooftop deck.

The First Level of Living (2nd Floor):

This home is unique in that it is an elevated single-story home. Upon entering this elevated living area via the stairs or elevator, you’ll enter the home’s great room, which features the fully stocked chef’s kitchen that includes: a full-sized refrigerator and freezer (with ice maker), dishwasher, oversized cooktop and range with exhaust vent hood, microwave, toaster, coffee maker. It is very well appointed with cookware, bakeware, dishware, cutlery, and specialty items like crockpots, blenders, and more. If you have any questions on kitchen supplies, our reservationists would be happy to provide more details. The great room also includes a dining table for 10, island bar top seating for 6, a living room with a smart TV, and a half-bath. There is a large balcony off this space offering dining for 8, and a separate soft seating area just off Bedroom 3 where you’ll also access the staircase to the rooftop deck. All 6 bedrooms for this home are located on this floor, with 4 bedrooms having water views, and 2 bedrooms having balcony access. Master bedroom 1 has balcony access and water views, a California king bed, and an oversized en-suite bathroom that includes 2 vanities, walk-in shower, freestanding bathtub, and walk-in closet. Master bedroom 2 has a king bed, a cozy seating nook with peaking Gulf views, a workspace, walk-in closet, and an en suite bath with double vanity, walk-in shower, and private water closet. Bedroom 3 has balcony access and bayou water views, a king bed, and an en suite bath with vanity and walk-in shower. Bedroom 4 has a king bed, peaking Gulf views, and an en suite bath with vanity and walk-in shower. Bedroom 5 has a king bed and en suite bath with vanity and walk-in shower. Bedroom 6 (bunk room) has a custom built full over a queen bunk bed and a twin bunk bed, with an en suite bath with a vanity, shower/bathtub combination, and a built-in city closet.

Rooftop Deck:

This oversized rooftop deck space provides seating and fantastic views of the Gulf of Mexico, Lido Key, St. Armand’s Circle, Pansy Bayou and Sarasota Bay, and the downtown Sarasota skyline. It is the perfect space for any time of day, but it is especially wonderful for sunrises over Sarasota and Sunsets over the Gulf.

*Don't forget to check out our Matterport 3D Tour for this home*

And, if you still have any questions concerning our homes, rates, availability calendar, amenities, policies, or otherwise, please contact our team of professional reservationists and we will be happy to assist you. We want you to fully understand what you are booking, and yes, an actual human team member is available to help! You are just a couple of clicks away from paradise!

Vunique Difference ↑↓

Length of Stay and Arrival Dates

Unlike most vacation rental companies, Vunique Vacations offers any day arrivals and stays starting at 3+ nights for most of the year and depending on local ordinances. If the travel dates you are looking for don’t appear to be available, please contact our reservations team directly and we will see if we can accommodate your request at your property of choice, or another comparable home in our portfolio.

Professional Linen Program & Housekeeping Services

All homes in Vunique’s portfolio are enrolled in our professional housekeeping and linen programs. Cleanliness is a top priority in our preparation for every reservation, and for every home that we manage. Learn more about our professional linen and housekeeping services, here.

Professional Property Manager Program

This vacation home is a part of our Property Manager Program which was designed for the discerning traveler. Your property manager is your vacation ambassador, and that effort starts before your arrival and supports you during your stay. To learn more about our Property Manager Program, click here.

Island Vacation Guide and Preferred Vendors

We’ve compiled a list of the ‘must-do activities’ for each of the locations that we operate, and we’ve highlighted the preferred vendors for these activities, services, and more for those areas. Avoid tourist traps and live like a local on your vacation. Check out our Island Vacation Guide, here.

Extended Stays & Add-On Housekeeping Services

We welcome extended stays at all of our homes! We’ll even give you a discount to do it! Please note that all extended stays of 14+ days will require at least one mid-stay clean to be performed for an additional fee - which our team will coordinate with you. These services are available for stays shorter than 14 days as well. Learn more about our add-on cleaning services here.

Discounts and Specials:

Vunique has multiple special offers that add value and make your money go further! To see if you are eligible for any of our offers, view our specials page here.

Questions Before Making a Reservation:

If you still have any questions concerning our homes, rates, availability calendar, amenities, policies, discounts or specials, or otherwise, please contact our team of professional reservationists and we will be happy to assist you. We want you to fully understand what you are booking, and yes, an actual human team member is available to help! You are just a couple of clicks away from paradise! You can submit an inquiry right here on the property page, give us a call, fill out our Contact form, or use our LiveChat feature in the bottom corner of the website to talk to a team member in real-time!

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Amazing

Review Date: May 26, 2024

Vacation Date: May 12, 2024

"I want to thank Hemy for making us feel at home, answering all our questions and accommodating our every need. We will be back next year !!

Reviewed By: Laurie R

Thank you Vunique!

Review Date: April 16, 2024

Vacation Date: March 23, 2024

"Ringling Estate was as fabulous as I thought it would be- perhaps even more so. The house was grand, large enough for 10 people to sleep comfortably- all the amenities you could possibly imagine and within walking distance to everything! Pool and slide were a hit with the kids and the canal brought manatees everyday! Although expensive, the extra touches if you look in the description were well worth it as was the location. How wonderful to have an elevator for my 92 year old mom:) by far the best though, was our contact person named Hemmy who was a delight from start to finish. Any questions that came up were answered immediately via text. We all loved him! Thank you Vunique!

Reviewed By: Marianne P

We rented a beautiful house…

Review Date: March 29, 2024

Vacation Date: March 22, 2024

"We rented a beautiful house in Lido Key from Vunique Vacations. The house was clean and well maintained. The service we received from Vunique was professional and prompt as they took care of all our needs.

Reviewed By: Suzan Z

My family and I recently…

Review Date: February 26, 2024

Vacation Date: February 18, 2024

"My family and I recently had the pleasure of staying at The Ringling Estate in Lido Key, Florida, and it was nothing short of a magical experience, all thanks to Vunique Vacations. From the moment we faced an unexpected cancellation from Lido Key Vacations, Vunique Vacations stepped in as our savior, offering us this spectacular property. The Ringling Estate is a marvel of beauty and elegance. It's one of the most well-kept and beautifully designed homes we've ever had the pleasure of staying in. The space is plentiful, making it perfect for family gatherings, and its location is unbeatable - nestled in the serene beauty of Lido Key. What made our stay exceptionally delightful was the proximity to the beach. The tranquil waters and the soft, sandy beaches were just a stone's throw away, offering us the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Furthermore, the estate's closeness to St. Armands Circle added an extra layer of enjoyment to our stay. This charming area, known for its quaint shops and exquisite dining options, was a delightful escape. A special shoutout to Hemmy, our guest services coordinator. His responsiveness and attention to detail were extraordinary. He handled everything with such finesse, ensuring our stay was comfortable and hassle-free. Vunique Vacations truly exceeded our expectations. Their exceptional service and the exquisite Ringling Estate made our family vacation a memorable one. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a luxurious and serene getaway. Five stars all the way!

Reviewed By: Anson K

Christmas Vacation

Review Date: January 8, 2024

Vacation Date: December 23, 2023

"My family and I had the best time at the Ringling Estate. We had 9 adults and 2 babies and everyone had enough room to relax and there was plenty to keep everyone entertained. House was gorgeous and steps away from the town and the beach. A great week!! (VRBO Guest)

Reviewed By: Allie G.

What an incredible vacation home…

Review Date: November 23, 2023

Vacation Date: November 14, 2023

"What an incredible vacation home!!! We had 16 people in our group (8 adults and 8 kids). More than enough room and plenty to do. The beach and shopping/restaurants were steps away. The pictures don’t do this place justice. We will be back for sure! The management groups was so accommodating and quick to respond with any needs we had. Loved every minute!

Reviewed By: Christopher G

Fabulous In Every Way

Review Date: November 28, 2023

Vacation Date: October 31, 2023

"What an amazing and fabulous experience our group had staying at The Ringling Estate. The house is in a perfect location, is close to everything including the beach, has an awesome pool and hot tub and enough space all around for a large group. Perfect! (VRBO Guest)

Reviewed By: Laura H.

Family Planner

Review Date: October 5, 2023

Vacation Date: September 23, 2023

"A beautiful property to make memories. The property is beautifully appointed, the location is great and the proximity to the beach and St. Armand’s is perfect Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to call this gem home for a week. (VRBO Guest)

Reviewed By: Theresa S.

Walk to Everything, Gulf Views, Waterfront, Heated Resort Style Pool w/ Slide

Review Date: January 9, 2024

Vacation Date: June 10, 2023

"Beautiful home, clean, perfect location, wished we could have stayed longer. Comfortable beds, beautiful views, St. Armand’s Circle, and the Beach all in walking distance, nice pool, kayaks, and paddle boarding from the backyard. Manatees visiting my grandkids at the dock was just a nice bonus. (VRBO Guest)

Reviewed By: Jerry

Lido Perfection

Review Date: July 13, 2023

Vacation Date: June 10, 2023

"Beautiful home, clean, perfect location, wished we could have stayed longer. Comfortable beds, beautiful views, St. Armand’s Circle, and the Beach all in walking distance, nice pool, kayaks and paddle boarding from the back yard. Manatees visiting my grandkids at the dock was just a nice bonus. (VRBO Guest)

Reviewed By: Jerry B.

What an amazing experience at…

Review Date: June 19, 2023

Vacation Date: June 7, 2023

"What an amazing experience at the Ringling Estate! The home is stunning but the location is the real star…a short walk to Lido Beach or St.Armands Circle and backs to a canal where we paddleboarded with manatees . Paddle board and kayak were provided, along with multiple games such as cornhole, ping pong , nintendo and even a golf simulator, all of which kept our 3 grandsons entertained when not enjoying the beautiful pool /and hot tub or the beach. House was immaculate with many additional amenties and the staff were in touch daily to assure everything was perfect…and it was!

Reviewed By: Marijo M

Top Notch

Review Date: April 3, 2023

Vacation Date: March 25, 2023

"This property exceeded all of our expectations. A block from the beach and from town. A perfect location for the kids and adults. The management team handled all our questions in a quick and professional manner. Excellent home and we plan to rent it again. Thank you

Reviewed By: TP Crew

We had a great stay…

Review Date: March 19, 2023

Vacation Date: March 11, 2023

"We had a great stay! The house was absolutely beautiful and in a great location. The host was very responsive and friendly. We will definitely be back!

Reviewed By: Delaney E.

Without Compare the Best Vacation Property Ever!

Review Date: March 24, 2023

Vacation Date: March 7, 2023

"Everything about this property was amazing-inside and out. It was pristine upon arrival and the attention to detail in terms of the furnishing, linens, kitchenware and all other amenities is extraordinary. The master bath is alone is a work of art. The property has amazing views from all of its decks, especially the roof deck and we particularly enjoyed watching the local wildlife! This is a property you never need to leave during the entirety of your stay and we found it hard to do so. The pool (with a slide), hot tub and outside eating bar area provides everything you need to while away your days! We highly recommend this property.

Reviewed By: Robert and Leslie Bradley

A Wonderful Place!

Review Date: March 24, 2023

Vacation Date: March 7, 2023

"We thoroughy enjoyed our stay at the Ringling Estate. We came with our extended family and there was more than enough room and privacy for everyone. We very much enjoyed being within walking distance of the beach and the downtown with its wonderful shops and restaurants. The property is immaculate and caters to every need of the vacationer. The outdoor pool and deck areas are right on the waterway and the views are amazing!

Reviewed By: Jim and Ellen Hirt

Outstanding waterfront property

Review Date: March 24, 2023

Vacation Date: March 5, 2023

"Our extended family of 12 enjoyed this spacious, modern home, situated on a canal one block from Lido beach. The living area is upstairs with an elevator for easy access. The property has many outdoor spaces to enjoy, including a rooftop deck, second floor balcony and a beautiful pool area. We all loved the pool and adjoining hot tub. The pool slide was a big hit! We highly recommend Vunique Vacations and the Ringling Estate.

Reviewed By: Lauren

Beautiful home Beautiful outdoor space…

Review Date: January 29, 2023

Vacation Date: January 21, 2023

"Beautiful home. Beautiful outdoor space. Wonderful location.

Reviewed By: Shannon R.

Celebrating Retirement in Style

Review Date: February 14, 2023

Vacation Date: January 14, 2023

"Wonderful. Beautiful. Lovely home and the best location we can imagine for a Beach Vacation. (VRBO Guest)

Reviewed By: Ruth N.

Great Family House

Review Date: January 5, 2023

Vacation Date: December 14, 2022

"Liveability is great, close to shops/restaurants with a big kitchen that makes cooking easy. Huge house, comfortable beds. (VRBO Guest)

Reviewed By: Sawan P.

The Best Family Vacation!

Review Date: November 28, 2022

Vacation Date: September 17, 2022

"Our family of 11 included grandparents, children and grandchildren. This home was perfect in every way for our needs! Enough bedrooms, baths, inside spaces to gather and the outdoor spaces were incredible too! We had room to spread out and gather and the joke was, if anyone has a bad attitude, go find another corner of the house because there are plenty to find! They thought of everything when setting up the house. Being in construction and design, they created well planned spaces, plenty of room for storage and items that we needed to cook in, be entertained and enjoy the water and great biking around the area! They thought of EVERYTHING! Location was perfect for us too! So close to walk or bike to Lido and enjoy the dining and shopping on the square! The communication was unbelievable before, during and after. We had a small thing come up at the house and within 15 minutes they sent over someone to tend to it. Everyone was incredibly inviting, warm, helpful and just as excited as we were for us to be there! We’re definitely looking forward to another stay in the future! Thanks for giving out family an amazing place to make lifelong family memories! (VRBO Guest)

Reviewed By: Deb W.

Amazing Home!

Review Date: April 3, 2024

Vacation Date: August 31, 2022

"Amazing home! Great location and beautiful surroundings. You’ll be happy you booked this home!!!! (Air BnB Guest)

Reviewed By: Karen S.

I spent a week in…

Review Date: August 15, 2022

Vacation Date: August 7, 2022

"I spent a week in August at the Ringling Estate in Lido Key with my family of 12. The house is amazing, comfortable, modern and offers a variety of spaces to spend time together cooking, playing games, relaxing in the pool plus lots of other fun stuff. The location is perfect because while the house feels secluded it's just a 2 minute walk to the beach and a 2 minute walk to the commercial area of Lido Key. Also, the service and support provided by Vunique Vacations staff was outstanding!

Reviewed By: Patricio C

Beautiful and great location!

Review Date: August 31, 2022

Vacation Date: July 30, 2022

"Absolutely beautiful property. Fantastic location. (VRBO Guest)

Reviewed By: Michelle H.

Gorgeous house and vacation accommodations. Perfect location.

Review Date: August 31, 2022

Vacation Date: July 23, 2022

"Excellent service and responsiveness with Vunique Vacations. Family of Manatees by the dock was special. (VRBO Guest)

Reviewed By: Jack M.

Perfect!

Review Date: August 11, 2022

Vacation Date: July 16, 2022

"We loved our stay. It was a great location and plenty of room at the house. The pool was perfect as well. (VRBO Guest)

Reviewed By: Kelly B.

Truly Amazing!

Review Date: March 29, 2024

Vacation Date: June 17, 2022

"This is truly an amazing property! The house and grounds are extremely clean and well maintained. The location is perfect, just a short walk to the beach and shops/restaurants of St. Armand’s. We barely had to use our car! Vunique was great to work with, excellent with communication and very quick to respond to questions. We can’t wait for a return trip! (Air BnB Guest)

Reviewed By: Allyson W

Loved our Lido Home

Review Date: March 29, 2024

Vacation Date: April 30, 2022

"The home was beautiful and very convenient to the beach, restaurants and shopping. The amenities of the home were outstanding and the design and layout was perfect for our family. We had a great time on our vacation and will for sure come back and stay again. (Air BnB Guest)

Reviewed By: Steven P

Great Company and Home

Review Date: March 29, 2022

Vacation Date: March 18, 2022

"Great company to work with and fantastic homes. We rented with them for several days and everything was taken care of and we just had to enjoy ourselves. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed By: Nate R

Amazing Property

Review Date: March 29, 2022

Vacation Date: March 18, 2022

"Amazing property and overall experience! The house was clean and looked exactly like the pictures. Would highly recommend!

Reviewed By: Matt C

Absolutely Stunning

Review Date: March 24, 2022

Vacation Date: March 18, 2022

"This place was absolutely STUNNING! The best vacation home I have ever stayed in. Everything single detail was thought through. 10/10! We will stay again! Jonathan D.

Reviewed By: Jonathan D.

EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE

Review Date: April 7, 2022

Vacation Date: March 26, 2002

"The house is immaculate, the location is perfect for both beach and restaurants/shopping, and it has ALL the amenities. We are frequent renters of luxury homes along the Gulf Coast, and for the overall experience, this is our favorite to date. Hope to stay in this property again in the future!

Reviewed By: Jeff C.

The Ringling Estate

At a Glance ↑↓

Home Amenities

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Entertainment

Location and Views

Overview ↑↓

Vunique Difference ↑↓

Length of Stay and Arrival Dates

Professional Linen Program & Housekeeping Services

Professional Property Manager Program

Island Vacation Guide and Preferred Vendors

Extended Stays & Add-On Housekeeping Services

Discounts and Specials:

Questions Before Making a Reservation:

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