Title: 4 BR canal home Sleeps 8 by FVC Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 4 BR canal home Sleeps 8 by FVC Holiday home with private pool, a short walk to Lido Beach ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33656000/33655982/bd11092a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33656000/33655982/w799h599x1y1-fc84643c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33656000/33655982/w799h599x1y1-f731f69c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33656000/33655982/w799h599x1y1-3c6217e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33656000/33655982/w796h599x1y1-58bb7d47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Malibu, a spacious 4-bedroom retreat in Florida with an open kitchen as its heart. Unwind in the beautiful garden, bask by the oversized pool or lounge on the dock overlooking the canal. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82633 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Fireplace - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 4 BR canal home Sleeps 8 by FVC Florida Vacation Connection welcomes you to Malibu, a 4 brm/3 bth oversized pool home with 2 car garage. An open Kitchen claims its rightful spot as the heart of the home. Bedrooms are situated for privacy. A beautiful garden offering of sun and shade to enjoy your outdoor time. From the pool to the canal, poolside lounge chairs to the garden lounge chairs, and from shade to sunbathing on the dock. City of Sarasota Certificate of Registration Number: VR25-00217 ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces) - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina ### Things to do - Heated pool - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,633 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33733800/33733799/ac0f7618.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lido Breeze - 1/2 Block From Beach - Private Pool Lido Key - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 91 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=33733799&PinnedHotelID=33733799&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65730000/65728100/65728097/ab5ee578.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 🏝Perfectly Located Between St. Armands Circle & Lido Beach + Heated Pool/Spa Lido Key - Sea view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.8 Exceptional 63 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=65728097&PinnedHotelID=65728097&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92820000/92812800/92812726/3aae7c6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Close to beach! 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as House Malibu in Sarasota FL Malibu in Sarasota, FL Sarasota Malibu in Sarasota, FL Private vacation home Malibu in Sarasota, FL Private vacation home Sarasota 79 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.31640%2C-82.57825&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QTKp_VKgyJcZ_4t00MQ4vTg8iTc=) Sarasota, FL #### What's nearby - St. Armands Circle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Lido Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles - Marina Jack - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles - Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles #### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬5 min walk - ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬13 min walk - ‪New Pass Grill & Bait Shop - ‬3 min drive - ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬3 min walk - ‪Tiki Bar at Lido Beach Resort - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 4 BR canal home Sleeps 8 by FVC pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 4 BR canal home Sleeps 8 by FVC? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 4 BR canal home Sleeps 8 by FVC? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 4 BR canal home Sleeps 8 by FVC located? > Located in Saint Armands Key, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach. South Lido Park and Sarasota BayWalk are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 4 BR canal home Sleeps 8 by FVC Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leeann S. 29 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient location Nice 4-bedroom ranch home. Beautiful pool and deck. Beach, restaurants and shops within walking distance. ##### Leeann S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward M. 15 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### June 2022 trip Nice property. Short walks to the beach, shopping and restaurants. ##### Edward M. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia K., Severna Park, MD 27 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property We loved our stay at this Lido Key property. It is in a perfect location. We were able to walk to the beach as well as walk anywhere on St Armands. The pool was very inviting and we loved being on a canal. We had our nightly manatee visit and the fishermen loved being able to fish right off the dock. We would highly recommend this property! ##### Patricia K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim A., Washington, DC 18 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Great location. Two blocks from beach and one block from St Armand’s. Hot tub and heated pool were great for family. We will return. Management company great to deal with. Only recommendation is to implement a key lockbox to avoid drive to the rental office. ##### Tim A. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanna B. 4 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### August vacation We so enjoyed staying in the Malibu home. Perfect home, relaxing vacation. The house was a wonderful to enjoy family time, pool area wonderful. We all loved the dock to fish and just sit under the tree and enjoy the view. Perfect location, one block from the circle. Check in/out process easy. This house would be a definite must again! ##### Jeanna B. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Robert S. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Nice Spot, But the House Itself Misses the Mark Our recent stay at this property was disappointing, primarily due to the lack of maintenance and cleanliness. While the location is fantastic, the condition of the home left a lot to be desired. There were multiple areas of visible mold, including on the ceiling and in the bathrooms. The pool cage hadn’t been cleaned in weeks (it looked like)—it was covered in spider webs, mildew, and even had "worn" furniture. Ants were a persistent issue, showing up around the kitchen sink and master bathtub, and we dealt with extremely low water pressure that forced issues with the toilets.The backyard could benefit from mosquito spraying, and overall, the home needs serious TLC. It’s clear this property hasn’t been properly maintained or cared for. Additionally, requiring guests to pick up and return the keys from a location over 20 minutes away is outdated. In this day and age, a digital keypad, lockbox, or having the property manager meet us on-site would be far more appropriate.Great location, but unfortunately the condition of the property does not match the price point. Would not recommend without major improvements. ##### Robert S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Adair M. 4 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Thanksgiving with lots of fishing for the guys The location was great. The kitchen was out of the 70's Original Formica countertops and cabinet fronts. The hot tub was not working and I was not told about this until I inquired about it being heated. I had to go purchase towel and bath cloths. There were only 3 bath cloths and the towels were awful. They were old and dingey. Most rentals have a service when they clean they take the linens and replace them. These were obviously the owners towels and they NEED TO BE REPLACED. For the price of the rental, you could buy some new towels and sheets!!! Location was fantastic and the layout of the house was great. John at the rental agency was also very helpful. ##### Adair M. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen G., Waco 18 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Great big spaceous house.. Great for family/ large group! Plenty of room to spread out. Fun big kitchen with seating area and TV. Great location for getting to St Armands Circle. The not so perfect side.. house pretty dated just as far as decor style.. like 1980s Florida decor? But not shabby. Sliders hard to open. Oddly the house is not open VIEW to canal and pier so you almost forgot it was there. Oddly no direct walkway to pier either. Missed design opportunity. Garage filled with bikes and fishing rods and kayaks and surfboards. But most locked up and some bikes had flat tires. Oddly there is nothing in kitchen as far as staples. So remember to bring your own like oil, plastic wrap, sugar, extra kitchen soap laundry soap, tin foil, pepper towels. Etc. Worst part was very bad mattress in master. Didn't sleep well first couple nights. Also remember you have to drive half way up Longboat to get keys. No keypad entry. But rental agents extremely nice! And responsive. Close to beach but doesn't feel like it since no direct road. Luckily the rest of family at Limetree Resort. Sounds like we didn't like it but we did. And it's a great place for a group to gather. ##### Karen G. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan G., iowa 19 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house in a great location with a great beach This was a great house in a great location with a great beach. I don’t need to say anymore. ##### Alan G. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara L. 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls week We had a group of friends stay to celebrate our 50th birthday. What a perfect spot. The house is located walking distance to everything, restaurants, shops, and the beach. The house was clean and spacious with a beautiful pool and right on the canal. Perfect spot to take a glass of wine down on the dock and watch the manatees go by. The rental agency was super easy to work with, very nice and attentive if you need anything at all. We would most certainly rent this house again. The only slight inconvenience was that they don’t use a key code to get into the house. You have two actual keys that need to be picked up in their office in Long Boat Key (which is only 10 minutes away). Not so inconvenient that we wouldn’t stay again, but just needed to note that. ##### Sara L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather P. 31 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sarasota/ St Armands Circle This house is just a couples short blocks to St Armands Circle and the beach. Or you can stay and enjoy the private pool or fish off of the dock on the canal. We had 6 adults (3 couples) and it was spacious enough that we weren’t on top of each other. The only thing I would recommend is an updated coffee maker that has auto shut off and better quality knives. The knives there are so dull that they are dangerous to use. Overall our stay was great and we enjoyed our time there. ##### Heather P. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jacob R. 18 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Kon tiki Ended up at a different rental property due to booking issues, new property is great ##### Jacob R. Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan R. 6 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and Relaxing Atmosphere The house was within easy walking distance to Lido beach and St. Armand’s Circle. The only drawback on location is a local market is either in Long Key or Sarasota so grab groceries before you arrive if coming in the evening. Our first night the sunset at the beach was amazing! We really enjoyed sitting outside watching the manatees and local birds in the morning and early evenings. The home was a bit large for just my husband and me but we enjoyed our stay, the pool, hot tub and just relaxing in the lanai or comfy couch in the living room catching up on our favorite tv shows. ##### Susan R. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### aidas d., Roselle IL 4 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay Beautiful house, superb location, enjoyable stay ##### aidas d. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Barbara J. 2 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Vacation in LongBoat feedback I agree with others that the home needs some updating. You're definitely paying for the location. Tile needs replacing as well as rugs need cleaning. Plumbing is less than average. Even with all restrictions noted, we still had toilet flushing issues. Weeds and mold need some attention. ##### Barbara J. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy T. 4 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Social Distance Getaway Perfect location!! Walked daily to the many shops and restaurants. Our boys spent hours each day fishing off of the dock. We rented a boat for our stay, saw manatees in the canal. Loved the pool and hot tub! The property really could use a fresh coat of paint, new carpeting, and new mattresses on the twin beds. But we would definitely consider staying here again! ##### Amy T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracie S., Wayland, Michigan 10 Apr 2019 #### Beautiful, relaxing and perfect location This was the 1st time staying on Lido Key. It did not disappoint! This house has beautiful gardens and beautiful setting. We rented a boat and the dock was perfect. Our kids loved being so close to the restaurants and shops. It was a perfect location for our family that lives only 4 miles from there. We will definitely be back. ##### Tracie S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy G. 11 Oct 2018 #### Beautiful property & fabulous location! We were very happy with this beautiful property. It was clean and well maintained. We loved that we could walk to the restaurants and shops on St. Armand's Circle and would not hesitate to stay here again in the future.! ##### Timothy G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam F. 10 Oct 2018 #### Beautiful House - Great Location! Beautiful House! We have been coming for many years. This was the first time at Malibu. It was clean and well supplied. We always stay around St. Armands Circle. I would definitely recommend! We were 8 people and it was perfect - 2 families. We will rent again. ##### Pam F.