Casa Limonada
138 Garfield Dr
Sarasota, FL
Grab the wagon and go: the beach is one block away.
About Casa Limonada
Casa Limonada sits on Garfield Drive on Lido Key, a single block from the sugar-white sand and a short stroll from the shops and cafes of St. Armands Circle. When Hurricane Milton swept Lido Key in 2024, the property was rebuilt almost entirely, so what stands today is essentially brand new. The owners leaned into a bright, colorful coastal identity that reads as its own thing rather than generic beach-house beige: cheerful, citrus-toned, and deliberately intimate. With only a handful of rooms, it blends the character of a small beach stay with the privacy and ease of a vacation rental. The details set it apart, from the lemonade waiting on arrival to the beach kit tucked in every room. It is a small, personal base for a Sarasota beach trip that feels handmade rather than mass-produced.
What Casa Limonada Is Known For
Casa Limonada gets the small things right in a way big beach hotels cannot. The per-room beach kit means you never scramble for chairs or an umbrella, the rebuilt rooms feel genuinely new, and the one-block walk to Lido Beach turns a beach day into something you can do on a whim. It is a handmade, colorful little property that makes the logistics of a beach trip effortless.
Amenities
- Per-room beach kit with wagon, umbrella, chairs, and mat
- Outdoor firepit
- Hammocks and lounge seating
- Welcome lemonade on arrival
What Guests Love
- Every room comes with its own beach kit: a wagon, umbrella, folding chairs, and a mat, so you can roll straight to the sand.
- The outdoor space has a firepit and hammocks for slow evenings after the beach.
- Lido Beach is one block away and St. Armands Circle is a short walk, so the car stays parked all day.
- The property was rebuilt fresh, so the rooms and finishes feel genuinely new.
Worth Knowing
- This is a small property with only a handful of rooms, so book well ahead, especially for winter and spring beach season.
- Some amenities may not be available during your stay. Contact the property before arrival to confirm current status.
- The setting is a quiet residential block, so plan on a short one-block walk to reach the beach itself.
The Room
Rooms are cute, spotless, and freshly finished, styled in a bright citrus-and-coastal palette that feels lively without tipping into kitsch. Because so much of the property was rebuilt, finishes and fixtures are new throughout. Each room comes with its own complete beach kit: a wagon, an umbrella, folding chairs, and a mat, so you can load up and roll straight to the sand. Practical touches like a hairdryer and ironing board are on hand, and the overall feel is simple, comfortable, and well kept.
The Grounds
The outdoor space is built for lingering, with a firepit, lounge chairs, and hammocks strung for slow afternoons. Shared common areas balance sociability with privacy, so you can gather or slip away as you like. Parking is on site. The setting is quiet and residential, a block off the beach, which keeps the property calm while the water and St. Armands Circle stay within an easy walk.
The Experience
A stay here has a rhythm: pour the welcome lemonade, load the beach wagon, and roll one block to Lido Beach for the day. Evenings come back around the firepit or swing lazily in a hammock as the light fades. Everything is close enough to walk, from the sand to the restaurants at St. Armands Circle, so the car mostly stays parked. Because the property is so small and so freshly rebuilt, it feels bright, clean, and personal, more like borrowing a friend's beach cottage than checking into a hotel.
Details
Sarasota, FL 34236
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Casa Limonada pet friendly?
No, Casa Limonada does not accept pets. You can filter the Road Trip Planner map for pet-friendly Boutels nearby.
Does Casa Limonada have EV charging?
No, Casa Limonada does not have on-site EV charging. The Road Trip Planner map shows public chargers near the property.
Does Casa Limonada serve breakfast?
No, breakfast is not included at Casa Limonada.
What is there to do near Casa Limonada?
Lido Beach: 0.1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. St. Armands Circle: 0.6 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium: 1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Casa Limonada from Lido Beach?
Lido Beach is about 0.1 miles from Casa Limonada, close enough to walk (roughly a 5 minute drive).
How far is Casa Limonada from St. Armands Circle?
St. Armands Circle is about 0.6 miles from Casa Limonada, close enough to walk (roughly a 5 minute drive).
How far is Casa Limonada from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium?
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is about 1.5 miles from Casa Limonada, roughly a 5 minute drive or a short bike ride.
How far is Casa Limonada from the beach?
Casa Limonada is one block from Lido Beach, about a 2-minute walk across the street to the sand.
Does Casa Limonada provide beach gear?
Yes. Each room at Casa Limonada comes with a complete beach kit, including a wagon, umbrella, folding chairs, and a mat.
Does Casa Limonada have a pool?
Casa Limonada does not have a pool, but Lido Beach and the Gulf are just one block away across the street.
Is parking available at Casa Limonada?
Yes. Casa Limonada offers on-site parking for guests.
How far is Casa Limonada from St. Armands Circle?
Casa Limonada is about 0.6 miles from St. Armands Circle, roughly a 12-minute walk.
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Things to Do Near Lido Key
Lido Beach
0.2 miles away
Sarasota's own wide, uncrowded public beach on Lido Key, with soft quartz sand, calm Gulf water, free parking right beside the sand, and a pavilion with restrooms and a pool. Sunsets drop straight into the Gulf.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
2.0 miles away
Right in downtown Sarasota, tucked on the bay at 1534 Mound St, this garden built its reputation on plants that grow on air.
Siesta Key Beach
3.4 miles away
One of the great family beaches, and the sand is the reason. Siesta Key Beachs quartz grains stay cool underfoot even at midday, so little feet do not burn, and the same fine sand packs firm for serious sandcastles.
The Ringling
5.1 miles away
The circus paid for one of the finest art museums in the South, and most road-trippers do not realize it is here.
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
9.4 miles away
The Sarasota aquarium founded by legendary Shark Lady Eugenie Clark, grown into one of the world's leading marine research labs.
St. Armands Circle
0.6 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
0.6 miles, about a 12-minute walk to a landmark ring of boutiques, galleries, ice cream shops, and open-air restaurants.