Your Luxury Sarasota Getaway Guide
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Luxury Zen Getaway

Private beaches, steam showers, and total calm — all within a short drive from St. Armands Circle, Sarasota

All options within 25 min of St. Armands

The Spa Experience

Your steam showers, hydrotherapy, and private wellness — this is the centerpiece of the trip.

Top Pick — Spa
St Regis Longboat Key Resort St Regis Pool St Regis Beach

The St. Regis Longboat Key — Spa Suite

1601 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key · 15 min from St. Armands
This is exactly what you described wanting. The Spa Suite is a 4-hour private experience with your own infinity-edge hot tub, indoor hydrotherapy tub, and steam showers. A dedicated Spa Host curates your treatments. The 20,000 sq ft spa also includes a Finnish sauna, eucalyptus steam room, snow shower, cold plunge, sensorial showers, and an outdoor vitality pool overlooking the Gulf. Won Best New U.S. Spa in 2025. You don't need to book a hotel room — this is available as a standalone spa day.
Private Steam Showers Hydrotherapy Tub Infinity Hot Tub Cold Plunge Finnish Sauna Gulf-View Vitality Pool Butler Service Private Beach

📞 Call to book: +1 941-231-1000

Where to Stay — Actually On the Beach

These are not "near the beach" — you walk out the door and your feet are in sand. Private, quiet, high quality.

Best Overall
Longboat Key beachfront house Living room Rear lanai

Luxurious Beachfront House — Longboat Key

Longboat Key · VRBO #385312 · 10 min from St. Armands
A 3,000 sq ft, 4-bedroom standalone home — not a condo — directly on the Gulf. You step out the back door onto your own private stretch of beach. The beach here on Longboat Key is naturally uncrowded with almost no public access points nearby. Quiet, exclusive, and spacious. Pet-friendly. Rated 9.6/10 with 65 reviews.
Directly On Beach 4 Bedrooms 3,000 sq ft Private Beach Backyard Full Kitchen Pet Friendly WiFi
Most Luxurious
Siesta Key beach house Pool area Interior

Beachfront Luxury — Siesta Key

Siesta Key · VRBO #2030823 · 25 min from St. Armands
The big showstopper — a 5,000 sq ft, 5-bedroom luxury beach house with a private pool AND private beach on world-famous Siesta Key. Rated a perfect 10/10. This is the ultimate "I want to control everything" property. Your own pool, your own sand, total privacy. Siesta Key has the softest, whitest quartz sand in Florida.
Private Beach Private Pool 5 Bedrooms / 5 Baths 5,000 sq ft Ocean View Full Kitchen WiFi
Best for Couples
Longboat Key beach Resort at Longboat Key Beach at Longboat Key

Zilli Villa — Longboat Key

Longboat Key · Airbnb + Direct · 12 min from St. Armands
A family-owned 2,000 sq ft beach house sitting right on the Gulf. Two bedrooms, two baths, master facing the water. Open concept with a modern beachy palette, fireplace, and giant screen TVs. The owner Jim provides concierge-level service. Pool with covered grill area overlooking the beach. Guests rave about how personal and relaxing the experience is — more like staying at a friend's gorgeous beach house than a rental.
Right on the Beach 2 Bed / 2 Bath Gulf-Facing Master Pool + Beach Fireplace Hands-On Owner 5/5 Rating
Most Modern
Beach view Resort pool Beach

Sandy Bottoms Beach House

Longboat Key · Airbnb · 10 min from St. Armands
A luxury Gulf-front retreat with three king bedrooms, each with its own en suite bath. Oversized sliding doors open to a private patio with a heated pool, outdoor dining, and a direct trail to the sand. Modern finishes throughout. This is the one that feels most like a boutique hotel you have entirely to yourself.
Gulf-Front 3 King Suites Private Heated Pool Outdoor Dining Direct Beach Trail Modern Design

Search "Sandy Bottoms Beach House" on Airbnb for the direct listing

Quick Comparison

Feature VRBO Longboat VRBO Siesta Key Zilli Villa Sandy Bottoms
On the sand ✓ Direct ✓ Private beach ✓ Direct ✓ Trail to sand
Private pool Shared (4 units) ✓ Heated
Bedrooms 4 5 2 3 kings
Size 3,000 sq ft 5,000 sq ft 2,000 sq ft ~2,200 sq ft
Crowd level Very quiet Private Very quiet Very quiet
Drive from St. Armands ~10 min ~25 min ~12 min ~10 min
Rating 9.6/10 10/10 5.0/5 New
Best for Groups / families Ultimate luxury Couples retreat Modern + intimate

Your Dream Day Itinerary

Here's how to combine the best of everything into one unforgettable day or overnight.

Option A — The Perfect Day Trip

9:00
AM

Arrive at St. Regis Spa

Check in to your private Spa Suite. Begin with the hydrotherapy circuit — eucalyptus steam room, Finnish sauna, snow shower, cold plunge, sensorial showers. Take your time in the vitality pool overlooking the Gulf.

10:30
AM

Private Spa Suite Treatments

Your Spa Host brings your customized treatments to you — massage, facial, body scrub. Everything happens in your private suite with the hot tub and steam showers at your disposal between treatments.

1:00
PM

Lunch at the St. Regis

Dine at Aura (casual beachside) or Riva (sushi with sunset views). Soak in the private beach or lazy river before heading out.

3:00
PM

Drive to Your Beach House

10-15 minutes to your Longboat Key rental. Settle in, open the sliding doors, feel the Gulf breeze. Walk the empty beach. Total quiet.

6:30
PM

Sunset on Your Private Beach

Longboat Key sunsets are legendary. Watch it from your lanai or the sand with a glass of wine. No crowds. Just the Gulf.

8:00
PM

Dinner at St. Armands Circle

A 10-minute drive. Try Cha Cha Coconuts for lively waterfront dining or Café L'Europe for upscale European cuisine in a quiet, elegant setting.