The Vishani Villa, your home away from home, really!
No construction Contractors please- sorry bad experiences.
Thank you for stopping by. Our home does feel like home, named after our children. It is also advertised on Air B&B as "The Vishani Villa." It is a simple home with a warm feeling. Everyone has enough room to spread out. It is an older simpler home, clean and very comfortable, lots of space to spread out.
It is close to the South Venice Beach on Manasota Key. Included is the ferry pass access (good for the family up to 6 persons) to the South Venice beach on the barrier island. Take the ferry to a private beach. Best shark tooth spot! It’s a little paradise, but do check out all the other lovely beaches. Siesta Key is about 20 minutes away, all others 5 to 10 minutes.
AMENITIES Our house provides all the comforts as we also use this. Dishes, tablecloths, TV etc all available for your convenience and comfort. MASTER BEDROOM's Queen size bed GUEST BEDROOM Queen size bed The THIRD BEDROOM has queen/full Two queen sofa beds and Two family rooms Two patios Ac and non Ac Boat shed for parking Car Port Large Yard 4 Bicycles and trike
COST OF RENTAL Please note, the snowbird months, especially February to March, monthly renters are preferred. Stays for less than 6 months have an additional 12% tax as required by the local government, cleaning fee of $125 and a deposit of $400.00. If the house is rented for at least 6 months, the 7% sales tax and 5% tourist tax will not be added to the rental amount. During the other periods of the year rental price is lower. Flexible check in and check out times based on any subsequent bookings.
NEIGHBORHOOD Nice, quiet and safe, rural area in established neighborhood, no traffic, in close proximity to the restaurants and major stores (about 5 min car ride). The house is 5 to 8 minutes walk to the ferry or a 1 min drive. The ferry leaves every 30 minutes, I believe and takes 5 minutes to cross to the private beach. You can take small items on the ferry. The sun is extremely direct so you need some coverage. Manasota and Sharky's beaches are located only 5 miles away. I loved the hike form Manasota Key to the private beach, you can actually hike all the way to Sharky's, fun day! Did pack lunch though.
There are several groceries and restaurants nearby but you would have to drive or cycle. The Historic Venice avenue of unique shops, restaurants, special events, Farmer's Market, tennis courts and Children's Fountain are close by. Manasota Beach, Caspersen Beach, Sharky's and Fisherman's Pier are only minutes away.
GETTING AROUND Walking, biking, driving. You are not far away from the famous miracle healing waters of WARM MINERAL SPRINGS in NORTH PORT, FL (25 min drive). It is the second biggest warm water mineral spring in the western hemisphere. The legal classification of a mineral spring varies in different parts of the world but it is generally accepted that it must contain greater than 100 PPM (parts per million) of naturally dissolved solids. Close to Busch Gardens 1 hr 15mins Close to 5 other beaches but of course the private ferry is the closest with no driving required Shamrock Park offers tennis courts and playground. Nature trails and Butterfly garden. Bike the Venetian Waterway to the Legacy Trail.
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Extra $30 cleaning if not compliant
All used linen must be placed on the bed or laundry, unable to tell if folded linen was used. Conservation :)
Take out garbage for Friday morning before leaving
Clean fridge out of all your groceries
Turn off ALL lights
Leave AC off or at 85
NO loud music after 10
Place back everything as found before leaving
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Venice
Located in South Venice, a neighbourhood in Venice, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Venice Performing Arts Center and Snook Haven Park. Kayaking, parasailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Venice Area Audubon Society - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Lemon Bay - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Woodmere Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Manasota Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Jacaranda West Country Club - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 3 min drive
Panera Bread - 5 min drive
Circle K - 5 min drive
Panda Express - 5 min drive
Outback Steakhouse - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Vishani Villa, your home away from home, really! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Vishani Villa, your home away from home, really!?
As of 27 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Vishani Villa, your home away from home, really! on 29 Apr 2026 start from AU$234, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Vishani Villa, your home away from home, really!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Vishani Villa, your home away from home, really!?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at The Vishani Villa, your home away from home, really!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Vishani Villa, your home away from home, really! located?
This family-friendly Venice holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Venice Area Audubon Society, Elite Health Venice and Jacaranda West Country Club. Woodmere Park and Woodmere Paw Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had two families staying together and had plenty of space in the house. It has many different areas inside and outside to relax. The owner has beach chairs, toys, and coolers to use and we also enjoyed the bikes. We were able to drive to many different beaches in the area in a short amount of time or take the ferry, which is very close to the house. A lot of close restaurants and shopping as well. The house is a little outdated, but we didn’t mind that so much. I will say my mattress could have been more comfortable.
Melinda R.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2022
Thanks for your review and yes, it is an older house. We do plan to redo the kitchen and the floors at the end of spring. Glad you enjoyed your stay and all the best. Regards Gail
Verified
6/10 Okay
Barbara C.
8 Feb 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location good but property dated, cluttered and not cleaned thoroughly
Our stay would have been more enjoyable if the house was cleaned better, wasn't so cluttered and the water didn't smell like sulphur, necessitating use of bottled water.
Barbara C.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2022
Thanks Barb, I understand your concerns, we have cleaned the fan in the kitchen and sorry about the container forgotten in the microwave, you and your partner should not have had to deal with that. We do advise house is supplied by well water but as a courtesy we did/do provide 7 gallons of drinking water plus fridge had some drinks, perhaps not to your fancy for your 9 days stay. I hope the $50 not used for the ferry was able to help you with the cost. Yes, as discussed the shed outside was cluttered with bikes, kayaks, toys, etc also courtesy items. We do rent for up to 10, so we cater for lots of people and different needs. Thanks for the person detailed letter you sent and for keeping the house well. House is presently off the market and we will pay closer attention in future. All the best Gail
Nice property with good ferry access to semi private beach.
Marvin H.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thanks Marv, also added the mixer your wife recommended, so the next guest can benefit. Thank you for being understanding when the water softener malfunctioned and for leaving the place in good condition. All the best. Gail
About the host
Hosted by Gail Jagessar
We are a family of four. The house was named after my two children.
Why they chose this property
We first visited South Venice for vacation in 2017 and fell in love with the area. Started looking for a small place but prices kept going up. We ended up purchasing a little more than we had planned but loving every minute. We go up there at least once a month.
What makes this property unique
Quiet town and street. Most mom and pops are closed on Sundays, only large chains opens. People are so friendly and we enjoy getting on the ferry as often as we can to enjoy the sunset.