10/10 Excellent
Kathy S.
16 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathy S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Venice, FL
- Venice Fishing Pier10 min drive
- Venice Beach12 min drive
- Caspersen Beach13 min drive
- Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)47 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi
Your vacation begins – NOW!
Welcome to one of the best rated vacation homes in South Venice - we love hosting and we love it clean and organized.
You will feel the inviting atmosphere as soon as you step in. Bright and fresh, with high ceilings and modern furniture with a “beachy touch”, our Villa Happy Gator in South Venice will be your home away from home.
Relax at the gorgeous pool area with sunny Southwestern exposure and enjoy the crystal-clear water of our heated pool. The sunshelf is a well loved plus our pool has to offer. Cozy barbecues are crowning ends of your vacation days. The colorful pool lights ensure a fantastic ambience.
With only a few minutes drive to several beautiful beaches, our Villa Happy Gator is ideally located for all beach lovers.
Walk along the fantastic coastline and find our world-famous fossil shark teeth. Or simply relax in your sun chair and watch the waves. Chances are good you see a bunch of dolphins.
Supermarkets are only 5 minutes away. The charming town of Venice with its lovely historic downtown, numerous restaurants, bars, shops and galleries invite to stroll around.
For your convenience your Florida Pool Villa Happy Gator further provides:
- tiles throughout for a clean and fresh feeling
- fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso Coffee Machine and Ninja Blender
- bathrooms with daylight windows and handheld shower heads
- free High Speed internet
- free WiFi
- region free Blu-ray player
- 2 TVs - Living room + Master bedroom
- books, DVDs, games and kid’s toys
- Gas barbecue grill
- Pool heater (see fees)
- beach utensils like beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler and toys
- Safety fence to install around pool to protect small children
- Garage with remote door opener
You have a question? Please feel free to contact me!
Villa Happy Gator is insured and licensed.
The rental period is 30 days, what means, that our Villa Happy Gator will not be rented out more than once every 30 days.
THIS IS A PET-FREE PROPERTY - ALLERGY SAFE!
ABSOLUTEY NO ANIMALS!!!
For your and our safety, entrance and technical equipment on sides of house are monitored by security cameras.
★★Info about Poolheater ★★
Strongly recommended: November - April
Poolheater fee is extra:
90$/week or 290$/month
Will be charged with second payment
Florida Pool Villa - Villa Happy Gator - South Venice - Venice - Sarasota - Tampa - Gulfcoast - South West Florida
Welcome to one of the best rated vacation homes in South Venice - we love hosting and we love it clean and organized.
You will feel the inviting atmosphere as soon as you step in. Bright and fresh, with high ceilings and modern furniture with a “beachy touch”, our Villa Happy Gator in South Venice will be your home away from home.
Relax at the gorgeous pool area with sunny Southwestern exposure and enjoy the crystal-clear water of our heated pool. The sunshelf is a well loved plus our pool has to offer. Cozy barbecues are crowning ends of your vacation days. The colorful pool lights ensure a fantastic ambience.
With only a few minutes drive to several beautiful beaches, our Villa Happy Gator is ideally located for all beach lovers.
Walk along the fantastic coastline and find our world-famous fossil shark teeth. Or simply relax in your sun chair and watch the waves. Chances are good you see a bunch of dolphins.
Supermarkets are only 5 minutes away. The charming town of Venice with its lovely historic downtown, numerous restaurants, bars, shops and galleries invite to stroll around.
For your convenience your Florida Pool Villa Happy Gator further provides:
- tiles throughout for a clean and fresh feeling
- fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso Coffee Machine and Ninja Blender
- bathrooms with daylight windows and handheld shower heads
- free High Speed internet
- free WiFi
- region free Blu-ray player
- 2 TVs - Living room + Master bedroom
- books, DVDs, games and kid’s toys
- Gas barbecue grill
- Pool heater (see fees)
- beach utensils like beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler and toys
- Safety fence to install around pool to protect small children
- Garage with remote door opener
You have a question? Please feel free to contact me!
Villa Happy Gator is insured and licensed.
The rental period is 30 days, what means, that our Villa Happy Gator will not be rented out more than once every 30 days.
THIS IS A PET-FREE PROPERTY - ALLERGY SAFE!
ABSOLUTEY NO ANIMALS!!!
For your and our safety, entrance and technical equipment on sides of house are monitored by security cameras.
★★Info about Poolheater ★★
Strongly recommended: November - April
Poolheater fee is extra:
90$/week or 290$/month
Will be charged with second payment
Florida Pool Villa - Villa Happy Gator - South Venice - Venice - Sarasota - Tampa - Gulfcoast - South West Florida
Property manager
Birgit Laniewski
Languages
English, German
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We love kids - toys and beach stuff in abundance
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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
About the area
Venice
South Venice, a neighbourhood in Venice, is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Snook Haven Park and Nancy's Consignments.
Venice, FL
What's nearby
- Venice Fishing Pier - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
- Brohard Paw Park - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
- Sarasota National Golf Course - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
- Venice Beach - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
- Caspersen Beach - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Panera Bread - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Wally's Pour House - 5 min drive
- 3 Bridges Brewing - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sherri G.
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sherri G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Sherri G.
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sherri G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathy S.
16 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathy S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lauren P.
18 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation stay
Lauren P.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Natasha S.
5 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Natasha S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Laura P.
16 Aug 2017
Wonderful vacation
Laura P.
10/10 Excellent
James C.
26 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Family Getaway
James C.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Katherine F.
31 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Winter Getaway
Katherine F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Melissa W.
2 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and close to beach
Melissa W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephen R.
18 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect rental
Stephen R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Ashley L.
28 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Clean
Ashley L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kori S.
4 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfy and close to everything!
Kori S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jeff R.
12 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in a great location.
Jeff R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lisa P.
27 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Gator Villa Getaway
Lisa P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly E.
14 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, clean, and well maintained house.
Kimberly E.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Evie R.
2 Mar 2019
THIS PLACE IS A SLICE OF HEAVEN
Evie R.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jim M.
30 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Successful 50th Anniversary
Jim M.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Juanita E.
3 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time.
Juanita E.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly I.
15 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Kimberly I.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Janice D.
15 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodations
Janice D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Ski C.
14 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best R&R! 🌴
Ski C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
John B.
22 Oct 2018
Clean and welcoming home away from home
John B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
8/10 Good
Palmyra N.
12 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
happy gator vacation
Palmyra N.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bryan M.
28 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Bryan M.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Birgit Laniewski
Languages:
English, German
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