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Beachy 3BR Retreat ~ Heated Pool & Fenced Yard ~ Pet Friendly! Star of Venice!

Family-friendly holiday home in Venice with a fitness centre

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Enjoy the pool every day! Weber gas grill for grilling poolside.
Steps at shallow end and seating ledge at deep end.
Exterior
Solar heated pool with cover for winter use. Polyvinyl outdoor furniture.
From the front entry you can see through living room & kitchen to pool & dining.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Venice Fishing Pier
  • Place, Caspersen Beach
  • Place, Venice Beach
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beachy 3BR Retreat ~ Heated Pool & Fenced Yard ~ Pet Friendly! Star of Venice!

Welcome to The Star of Venice, your perfect home base for an unforgettable Florida vacation! This beautifully appointed South Venice retreat combines comfort, convenience, and coastal charm — just minutes from some of the best beaches on the Gulf Coast.

Whether you’re here to unwind by the pool, explore local trails, or enjoy sunset dinners by the beach, this home has everything you need for a truly relaxing stay.

🏡 The Home

Step inside and feel at ease in the open, beach-inspired living space. With three bedrooms, two full baths, and a split floor plan, everyone can enjoy comfort and privacy.

Outside, the screened lanai with a heated pool invites you to spend sunny days lounging, swimming, or dining al fresco. The fully fenced backyard offers peace and privacy — perfect for families or guests bringing pets (with approval).

🛏️ Rest & Recharge
• Master Suite: King bed with a plush Serta pillow-top mattress, walk-in shower, large closet, and private sliding doors to the pool.
• Second Bedroom: Queen bed with easy access to the pool bath.
• Third Bedroom: Twin-over-full bunk bed plus a dedicated workspace — ideal for kids, teens, or remote work.

All bedrooms include Roku TVs, ceiling fans, and comfortable bedding to help you rest easy after a fun day out.

🍳 Cook, Dine & Entertain

Whip up meals in the fully equipped kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a reverse osmosis water dispenser, and plenty of storage. Enjoy family dinners in the spacious dining room or fire up the Weber gas grill for poolside barbecue nights.

Two sets of pocketing sliding glass doors open to the lanai — creating the perfect indoor-outdoor flow for entertaining or simply enjoying the Florida breeze.

☀️ Fun in Every Direction

The Star of Venice is ideally located near everything you could want:
• Beaches: Manasota and Venice Beaches (10 minutes), Caspersen, Nokomis & Siesta Key (15–30 minutes)
• Parks & Trails: Shamrock Park (tennis, basketball, playground, and Legacy Trail access) and Woodmere Park (pickleball & horseshoes)
• Fitness: Planet Fitness, YMCA, and free beach yoga all nearby
• Dining & Shopping: Fantastic local restaurants, shops, and cafes — many within 2 miles or that deliver

🚴‍♀️ Ready for Adventure

Explore the area like a local! The garage is stocked with adult and child bikes, beach chairs, coolers, shark tooth sifters, umbrellas, toys, and more. Everything you need for a stress-free day at the beach or a scenic bike ride is right here.

🐾 Pet Friendly

Bring your furry friend along! The fully fenced yard and nearby Brohard Paw Park (dog beach) make this a great spot for pet owners. The neighborhood even hosts a casual “dog walk meet & greet” each evening around 5:30.

💻 Stay Connected

Whether you’re working remotely or streaming your favorite shows, high-speed Wi-Fi and Roku TVs in every room keep you connected and entertained.

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Make The Star of Venice your home away from home and experience everything the Florida Gulf Coast has to offer — sunshine, sand, and serenity all in one perfect spot.

Book your stay today and discover why guests say they never want to leave!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
The pool is accessible, please watch your children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Well-behaved pets under 50lbs considered.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
No need to strip beds, just leave them unmade
Return all used beach gear/empty provided coolers & leave in garage
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please message owner for pet requirements. Any damages by pets are responsibility of guest. Please do not leave pets unattended.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Venice

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in South Venice, a neighbourhood in Venice. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Snook Haven Park, or check out an event or a game at Englewood Recreation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Venice, FL

What's nearby

  • Venice Area Audubon Society - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sarasota National Golf Course - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Venice Fishing Pier - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Venice Beach - 15 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachy 3BR Retreat ~ Heated Pool & Fenced Yard ~ Pet Friendly! Star of Venice! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beachy 3BR Retreat ~ Heated Pool & Fenced Yard ~ Pet Friendly! Star of Venice! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beachy 3BR Retreat ~ Heated Pool & Fenced Yard ~ Pet Friendly! Star of Venice!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachy 3BR Retreat ~ Heated Pool & Fenced Yard ~ Pet Friendly! Star of Venice!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachy 3BR Retreat ~ Heated Pool & Fenced Yard ~ Pet Friendly! Star of Venice! 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 Lemon Bay. Woodmere Park and Woodmere Paw Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

This place was wonderful. It was private, quiet, close to everything you needed. This was probably my favorite place I've stayed at so far. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice very convenient excellent communications

Great property management well stocked nice location very comfortable and nice private beach access!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely a STAR!

We had a wonderful stay. Property is exactly as described and beautiful. Host was very welcoming and helpful of our needs during our stay. One of our most relaxing and refreshing stays we have had. Would most certainly recommend staying here and will be looking forward to booking another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Like being at home

This house was perfect for our family visiting for Christmas. The floor plan worked for early risers vs those who aren't, the kitchen was well appointed for meal preparation, and the host was prompt with check-in info and making sure our needs were met. Will definitely rent again if needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Wonderful stay

Wonderful place to stay, close to all of what we like to do in Venice. Beautiful home in a nice neighborhood. Privacy fence creates a nice private backyard and pool area. We plan to stay here again on a future trip back to Venice.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven

The house was fantastic. It had everything we could ask for. The pool was so nice and a great temperature. We would definitely stay again. We had a wonderful, relaxing time.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Experience!

The house was perfect and well equipped. Michelle was very responsive. We definitely would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Haven Near Beach

We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. The house is beautiful and spacious with everything we needed for a week visiting nearby family. We went to Blind Pass Beach (a 15 min drive) every morning, napped and read on the lanai in the afternoon, and then swam in the gorgeous pool in the evenings. Michelle was a kind and responsive host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation!

We loved staying at the Star of Venice! We took our two sons, 11 & 22, & our 2 grandbabies 10 months & 4 years, plus son’s gf and dog! This house was perfect. Plenty of privacy and play space for the kids and they loved the pool. Everything we could possibly need to cook with, take to the beach or hang by the pool was provided! Plus bikes, games & toys for the kids! We can’t wait to go back! Michelle was so helpful and kind - she responded right away. Thanks for making our family vacation memorable & super easy! - The Cochran’s
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Very comfortable and homely property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Star of Venice. As soon as we arrived we felt at home. The whole property was clean and very comfortable. The pool area is ideal for spending a lazy morning or so. We loved the position of the house as it is ideal for access to the local stores and the beaches of Venice are just a few minutes drive away. We used the South Venice ferry to get to the quiet almost private island beach which was idyllic. Our hosts were most accommodating and helpful and to this end we would thouroughly recommend this house to anyone. When we are back in Venice we will most definitely stay here again. Many thanks to Michelle for her help.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

ELizabeth S., Eagleville, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay Jan 2023 at Star of Venice

The house is tucked way back in the neighborhood, so it's very quiet and there is very little traffic. It was exactly as described. The house was accessible by a keypad on the front door which was very easy and convenient. My husband and I were mostly there ourselves, although the house would comfortably accommodate a few more people. It was great to be able to bring our dog as there are several very nice parks with walking trails close by (short car ride) specifically Shamrock and Lemon Bay. Walking in the neighborhood was safe since there was very little traffic. The pool was a nice size and was warmed by solar panels. The kitchen was very well stocked for cooking meals at home. The beds were comfy (we only used the King and Queen bedrooms). We appreciated that the house was very clean upon our arrival. The host was very nice to work with and quick to respond to any of my texts. We very much enjoyed our stay and would recommend the house to family and friends.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessi O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need!

This home is a great place to stay while visiting Venice . Close to beaches, restaurants and shopping. The house is well stocked with shark tooth finding tools, beach towels and so many other things you don’t have to worry about bring! Also the host is very responsive and friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We stayed 6/20 to 6/26 and have absolutely zero complaints. Home was comfortable and well equipped. We spent a lot of time at beach and had everything needed from chairs, umbrellas, cooler, and shark tooth hunting equipment If we had a question Michelle answered right away ( we didn’t have many)A 10 to 20 minute ride to beaches, restaurants and Wellen Park. Overall a great experience
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

House is great! Michelle is even better. The house feels like home, a great home base for the many different beaches close by. I set the fire alarm off early one morning (I like my bacon crispy) ADT notified Michelle and she called to check on us. She was so nice and accommodating! Neighborhood is awesome. House has everything you need and then some. Thank you so much!!!! We've been to 2 other different Venice homes before this one, but we just found out yearly rental in the Star of Venice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We loved our stay here! This home was equipped with lots of things for us to use at the beach and we appreciated the abundance of beach towels as the kids were in and out of the pool all weekend and they left us with plenty of supplies to keep the towels clean too. The property manager was very accommodating and had great communication with us before, during, and after. The home was clean, the backyard and pool felt private, and the neighborhood was cute and quaint. There is plenty of stores and restaurants nearby and only 15 min from the beach! We definitely recommend to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Vacation Location

Great spot for stay in Venice. Easy to get to. Comfortable, well equiped and host wonderful to deal with. Would recommend to anyone looking for affordable place for Florida vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and quiet

This property was beautiful, spacious and very well stocked. The neighborhood was quiet but so close to everything. Neighbors were very friendly.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home away from home

This home had everything you could ever need. Very thoughtful host who had supplies that ran from sunscreen to laundry detergent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Vacation

The house was perfect for our vacation. Everything exactly how described, clean and beautiful. The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do on vacation. Michelle was wonderful, she checked in to make sure we had everything we needed to make our stay perfect. Will definitely stay here on future trips.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

janet h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in a quiet street

Very clean,easy check-in with code Loads of beach towels,beach kit,coolers etc Pool is heated by solar panels Comfy bed
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Izzy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet setting

Enjoyed our stay, home was clean and quiet. Close to beach and driveable to beach options. Michelle was very responsive in emails. Would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kregg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas gathering

Very nice property within a few miles of beaches
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Venice visit

Extremely relaxing, lovely home!! Everything we needed and then some! Just a great experience!! Definitely would return! Thank you again Michelle, you were just wonderful!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base

Great location to beaches and shopping. Great house layout with 3 bedrooms sleeping 7. All the beach toys and baby needs you could ask for. And a great pool. Michelle was a great host responding quickly to any and all questions.
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Star of Venice Review

Property was well maintained and stocked with all the needed utensils, beach supplies and pool toys. Michelle was very responsive to any needs we had. Good location in South Venice with the beach and great restaurants nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Harbison

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I am a kindergarten teacher in KY. I have taught Kindergarten for 28 years and love my job. I can't wait to retire to Venice and enjoy the beaches, lifestyle and great weather year-round.

Why they chose this property

I love the Venice area and can't wait to spend time there when I retire. The beaches are gorgeous, the people are friendly, and you can enjoy the outdoors year-round. I chose this neighborhood because it is conveniently located to numerous beaches and close to shopping and restaurants, yet it is SO quiet and feels very private.

What makes this property unique

The location and convenience are stand-out features of my home. It is also very well appointed with everything you may need to have a relaxing vacation. I communicate with my guests to make certain the home meets their expectations. I love coming home after a day at the beach and taking a relaxing dip in the pool. The split floor plan provides privacy but also space for all your needs.

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