NOW AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER THRU NOVEMBER 2026 (10K/month) & DECEMBER 2026 (12K/month) ~ Taxes & cleaning fees will be applied accordingly. Looking for the perfect beachfront getaway? Look no further than our stunning beach front property located just steps away from the glistening Gulf of America. This beautifully furnished and spacious home offers breathtaking ocean views, providing a serene and relaxing atmosphere for your vacation. Whether you want to soak up the sun on the sandy beach or enjoy a relaxing evening watching the sunset from the privacy of your vacation home, our coastal beach house is the ideal choice for your next retreat and to make unforgettable memories at this seaside oasis. Our 3 bedroom ~ 3 full bath Beach house is renovated, super clean, fully equipped ~ 1750/sf of indoor/outdoor living space that sleeps six (6), and there is a screened in dining area in addition to an outdoor seating area with a gas grill. Directly across the street from the beach there is the Lido Key pool & pavilion & a few blocks around the corner is St. Armands Circle. Also, you can walk to nature parks on both ends of the island, the kayak launch and St. Armands Circle is loaded with great outdoor restaurants and tons of shops. Family Time or Friends Time, maybe it's just the two of you...either way the Ben Franklin House is outfitted with everything you need to have a fabulous vacation ~ from towels to cookware, plenty of wine glasses and lounge chairs! Enjoy your private outdoor shower when you come off the beach and just relax ~ its Lido Key ~ i.e. Paradise!
Hypoallergenic small dog only - Seasonal - Monthly - Contact for additional lease terms
House for rent
$10,000/moFees may apply
257 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
3beds
1,750sqft
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Single family residence
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
Small dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Central
What's special
Beachfront propertyPrivate outdoor showerSuper cleanBreathtaking ocean viewsScreened in dining area
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,750 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Stucco
Details
- Parcel number: 2016040007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/12/2026 | Price change | $10,000-33.3%$6/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Price change | $15,000+50%$9/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $10,000-33.3%$6/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Price change | $15,000+42.9%$9/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Listed for rent | $10,500-4.5%$6/sqft |
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| 3/16/2025 | Listing removed | $11,000$6/sqft |
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| 3/3/2025 | Price change | $11,000-8.3%$6/sqft |
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| 1/21/2025 | Price change | $12,000-11.1%$7/sqft |
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| 12/10/2024 | Price change | $13,500-7.5%$8/sqft |
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| 11/3/2024 | Price change | $14,600+52.1%$8/sqft |
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| 8/29/2024 | Listed for rent | $9,600$5/sqft |
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| 7/25/2024 | Listing removed | $9,600$5/sqft |
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| 7/21/2024 | Price change | $9,600-34.2%$5/sqft |
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| 5/6/2024 | Price change | $14,600+13.2%$8/sqft |
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| 3/5/2023 | Price change | $12,900+6.6%$7/sqft |
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| 1/16/2023 | Listed for rent | $12,100$7/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/8/2020 | Sold | $1,300,000$743/sqft |
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| 1/1/2020 | Sold | $1,300,000+4%$743/sqft |
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| 1/15/2019 | Sold | $1,250,000-3.8%$714/sqft |
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| 10/29/2018 | Price change | $1,300,000-6.5%$743/sqft |
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| 8/9/2018 | Price change | $1,390,000-4.1%$794/sqft |
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| 11/11/2017 | Price change | $1,450,000-14.2%$829/sqft |
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| 4/16/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,689,999+238%$966/sqft |
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| 12/2/2003 | Sold | $500,000+1150%$286/sqft |
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| 9/3/1996 | Sold | $40,000$23/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Lido Key
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Southside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 5/10Booker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5 mi
- 3/10Booker High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.3 mi







