[Living area] Smart TV with Netflix & Hulu
Waterfront tiny home sits on a private 1.5 acre inland peninsula! The perfect location for bird watching & kayaking around the lake.
[Living area] Doorway to the left leads into the main bedroom.
[Kitchen] Fully stocked & equipped kitchen with large farm sink and convection cooktop.
[Living area] French doors open up into the spacious backyard. Sofa converts into a bed for additional sleeping space.
[Kitchen] Modern, clean and updated kitchen has everything you need to cook a delicious homemade meal.
[Bathroom] Full size standing shower with plenty of warm water & great shower pressure. Washer/dryer is NOT functioning right now. Waiting for a part
[Bathroom] Clean towels & Kirkland shower essentials provided.
[Bedroom]
Set the vibe with color changing led lights. Available in purple, blue, yellow, orange, pink and aqua! A colour for every mood.
[Living area] Yellow is believed to have an influence on the left side of the human brain, yellow helps foster strong analytical thinking. It is also a color that is cheery and warm.
[Living area] Blue is a very calming colour that can make you feel centred, relaxed and serene.
Binoculars provided for wildlife viewing and bird watching. Best done at sunrise for ultimate viewing pleasure.
[Entrance] Your brand new octagonal 320ft² tiny home! Surrounded by water and only 3 mins to Siesta Beach!
Your rental would be the one the arrow is pointing at!
[Backyard] Spacious backyard with shared outdoor living space with fire pit. Play a game of corn hole
Ask which of our fruit trees is in season for a homegrown treat! We currently have three mango trees, one avocado tree, one gigantic mulberry tree, one lychee tree, two figs and plenty of banana trees that are producing fruit depending on the season.
Layout of this hurricane resistance tiny home!
Scan the QR code to see a video tour of @ShellmateIsland!
[Patio] Shared outdoor living space with fire pit
[Outdoor lounge] The neighborhood is quiet, but the attractions are close by!
Shaded & screened-in outdoor lounge with hammocks acts as a second living area for guest
Outdoor dining options available in the screened in lounge.
Gas grill, bikes, kayaks, beach equipment, outdoor games, firewood are available for guest use!
Gas BBQ grill. Bikes & kayaks are available for guest use.
Shellmate is so close to some of the greatest spots in Sarasota! ⛱️
Siesta Key Beach, rated #1 beach in the US, is only 3 miles away from the island!
Be sure to read the rest of my 5-star reviews at bottom!

@Shellmateisland |tiny home| island| bikes| kayaks - Sarasota

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1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
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About this place

✩✩Ask which of our fruit trees are in season for a homegrown organic treat!
We have mango, avocado, lychee, figs, mulberry & banana trees!✩✩

✩We're honored to be featured on HGTV, A&E, Insider, Apartment Therapy, New York Post, Business Insider, Readers Digest, AOL, Wayfair, Yaho0 News, Tiny House Giant Journey with Jenna, and Redfin! ✩

Other amenities:
➪ Sofa bed
➪ Coffee maker (K-cup)
➪ Onsite washer + dryer
➪ AC + Heat
➪ Onsite parking
➪ Private entrance
➪ Self-check-in / out

Please note: Sofa bed is a twin sofa bed. A bit tight for two large adults.

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Parking space is included in this rental. Please, make yourself at home.

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Our quiet neighborhood is tucked away in South Sarasota. There is a Publix grocery store just down the street (3 min drive) for anything you may need. Make sure to look at the House Manual for all of our favorite recommendations to eat like an SRQ local!

This home is located near a city bus stop. Traffic to Siesta Beach (3miles) is heaviest 9am-11am. Quick 7 min drive to downtown Sarasota!

I highly recommend using ride-sharing services:
→ For $20 in Lyft credit, use my code - TIM56959

Car Rental: Download the Turo App it is the Airbnb of car rentals.

Please remember that you're staying in a house, not a hotel. Please treat the space with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to take action ASAP, but there is no one living on-site 24/7.

This is a shared property and there is a total of two tiny houses on the island.

Dark sky compliant property. Although can be dim we have properly lite amenities areas. This helps with the wildlife around and most importantly to see more stars at night!

Sleeping configuration

Room 1

1 queen bed

Living Room

1 sofa bed

What this place offers

41 Amenities
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Basic Soaps
Full Kitchen
Fridge
Private Garden
Fire Pit
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
TV
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Property Suitability

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Child friendly

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

Parking Included

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Member Since
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Location

Lakefront

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Max Guests
4 People
Min Age
18
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