The Rotonda Retreat is a spacious fully renovated home which has been lovingly designed and furnished with your comfort in mind. This home is 1700sq ft single-story and has a split bedroom layout with access to the back lanai/pool area from 2 bedrooms in addition to the kitchen/dining area. There is LOTS of natural light thanks to the large sliding doors and windows throughout and a NEW AC system to keep everyone cool and comfortable! Also all bedrooms have NEW quality ‘hybrid’ mattresses/sheets/linens/pillows for your comfort. The lanai has plenty of outdoor furniture and a NEW 5 burner grill!
BEDROOM LAYOUT #1 MASTER. This room has a king sized bed and a 50” wall-mounted smart TV with Netflix provided for your enjoyment. The king mattress has a plush top and quite comfortable. Additionally, there is a dedicated workspace and chair. There is a his/her closet with plenty of hangers and storage space. You will find a pack and play and highchair in this area and (4) blow up mattresses (2 full & 2 queen). The en suite bathroom has a double vanity and a standing shower. The lanai/pool area can be accessed directly through the sliding door.
#2 BEDROOM. This room has a queen size bed and a standard closet with hangers and plenty of storage. There is a 55” smart TV with Netflix provided for your enjoyment The lanai/pool area can be accessed directly through the sliding door.
#3 BEDROOM. This room has a queen size bed and a standard closet with hangers and plenty of storage. The queen mattress has a plush top and is quite comfortable.
BATHROOMS #1 MASTER. There is a double sink vanity and a standing shower. All toiletries and towels are available for your stay including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soaps, toilet paper, bath towels, hand towels etc.
#2 MAIN. There is a single sink vanity and a tub/shower combo. You will find bath towels and pool towels in the bathroom linen closet. All toiletries and towels are available for your stay including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soaps, toilet paper, bath towels, hand towels etc
LIVING ROOM The living room area is quite spacious with plenty of natural light. There is a queen pull out sleeper sofa and a couch. You will find many games and a variety of books in the corner bookshelf. The oversized coffee table doubles as a gaming table as well. Additionally there is a 70” wall-mounted smart TV with Netflix provided for your enjoyment.
KITCHEN/DINING AREA Fully stocked with everything that you will need for your stay. The dining area accommodates 12 with eight dining chairs and four barstools for countertop seating. A fire extinguisher and first aid kit is available in the kitchen.
LANAI/POOL AREA There is an outdoor dining table with six chairs for dining outside and a conversation patio set with seating for four. Additionally there are 4 lounge chairs and a propane grill. The pool is 6.5 feet deep at the deep end. It is solar heated through rooftop system 11/01-04/01 and water temp is maintained at 75-80* degrees. Water temp varies due to lack of sunshine/inclement weather/cold snaps/power outages and acts of nature such as hurricanes. There is no additional charge for solar heating!
GARAGE The washer and dryer are located in the garage. Laundry detergent pods are provided. Additionally, you will find beach equipment, such as 8 chairs, 3 umbrellas, life jackets, misc beach equipment, and wagon to make transporting a breeze!
PARKING The garage can be used to park a vehicle or trailer. The driveway is oversized and can accommodate 4 vehicles comfortably. This community does NOT allow commercial or recreational vehicles of any kind including trailers, campers, RVs, boats, etc. to be parked on the driveway without PRIOR approval. No parking on the grass.
PET POLICY This property is pet friendly with a maximum of 2 dogs under 50lbs. The pet fee is $100 per stay. If you are traveling with larger breeds please reach out to see if we can accommodate. Guests are 100% responsible for any/all damage caused by their pets. Please cleanup after your pets!
***To note, while this property is pet friendly the property is NOT fenced as it backs to the golf course.
OCCUPANCY This property can comfortably sleep 8 guests and we CAN accommodate 12+ guests quite easily for an additional occupancy fee with (2 queen & 2 full sized) blowup mattresses that we can provide. Extra linens, blankets, and pillows will be provided as well. Please ask if you have any questions about accommodations for larger groups. We do not allow parties or events of any kind without PRIOR approval. There will be a $500 penalty assesed to any reservation/group that has an unapproved party or event.
BEACHES Plenty of beautiful beaches to choose from! Don’t forget to check out Sonny's Boat Tours and Charters!
GREAT RESTAURANTS NEARBY Brothers Fish House Anna Maria Oyster Bar Savor 100x35 Croissant & Company Walt’s Fish Market Sharky’s on the Pier Paya Thai The Sand Trap Nino’s Bakery Casa de Uruguay Mauricio’s Speedy’s Waverly Top Notch Smokehouse Englewood on Dearborn The Grill at 1951
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Commercial and recreational vehicles are NOT allowed at the property without PRIOR approval. There may be an additional parking fee.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Frequently asked questions
Does Rotonda Retreat with Heated Pool, Golf, Beaches! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Rotonda Retreat with Heated Pool, Golf, Beaches!?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rotonda Retreat with Heated Pool, Golf, Beaches! on 31 May 2026 start from AU$232, 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.
Is Rotonda Retreat with Heated Pool, Golf, Beaches! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Rotonda Retreat with Heated Pool, Golf, Beaches!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rotonda Retreat with Heated Pool, Golf, Beaches!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rotonda Retreat with Heated Pool, Golf, Beaches!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Rotonda Retreat with Heated Pool, Golf, Beaches! located?
This family-friendly Rotonda West holiday home is located in Oakland Hills, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lemon Bay and Oyster Creek Golf Club. Tails and Scales Charters and Don Pedro Island Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house was beautiful and just a short drive to the beach. Pool was very clean and wonderful. Alex responded within minutes to any questions. The house was equipped with everything you would need. We would definitely return to this property. Excellent house and host.
Perfect vacation home. This house was beautiful and very clean, nicely decorated, had all what we needed. Nice heated pool and planty of patio furniture. Close distance to Publix, few minutes drive to beach in Englewood. Alex is very good host, easy to communicate, with quick respond. I highly recommend staying here. We'll gladly come back here.
Jadwiga P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2025
Thank you for the kind words. I truly hope that your family enjoyed exploring the area! Come back anytime!
It was a beautiful home we will definitely stay this property again if we are in the area
Anthony L.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2025
Anthony and his family were great guests! They respected our property and communication was excellent. I truly hope you enjoyed your trip to sunny Florida! We would love for your family to stay again anytime.
The location of the house was perfect. It was close to Boca Grande, the beaches, shopping, and the grocery. The house was was exactly as depicted in the photos. The property owner has thought of everything that a renter would need to make the house feel like home. The pool was great and communication with the owner made it even better. The best part, was that it was pet friendly and Tilly approved I would highly recommend this property!
Carrie M.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We truly hope you enjoyed exploring the area and staying at the property. Would love to have you and Tilly back anytime!
We are so happy that we chose this home!! Not only is it convenient to all the places we needed to be, including a Publix nearby, it is also located in a quiet neighborhood. The home has everything one would need! It is extra clean and absolutely beautiful!! The pool was awesome with pleny of outdoor seating and loungers.The owners were super nice and easy to work with. We will definitely stay here again!
E A.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Natalie T.
17 Oct 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
On day of arrival, the doors to the pool were old and would not open. We called Alex and the next day he was unable to fix it so we had to use another set of doors. The children did not arrive until 2 days after we arrived. There were cockroaches in the kitchen and bedroom. I scrubbed the place before we left. He had the nerve to charge the insurance company for the door that was broken before we arrived. Run. Do not rent this property
Natalie T.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2025
This review is clearly retaliatory in nature as it was posted only after the insurance damage was finalized. Unfortunately Natalie falls into a category of guests that hosts dread as they are difficult to please. Help me understand… if there were roaches in the property why did you choose to stay/remain? Why did you not leave? Why did you invite your children to stay? Doesn’t make sense! Our guests don’t need to scrub the property prior to leaving. We hire a professional cleaning company to clean after every guest. That’s what the cleaning fee is for. And THANKFULLY the 3rd party insurance company agreed with us and covered the damaged sliding door frame after reviewing the evidence we provided. You had 3 days to respond to their inquiry about the claim and you never did… you chose not to respond AT ALL which speaks volumes. And this review will be contested with VRBO as it is clearly retaliatory in nature.
PS Please NEVER touch the electrical panel and breakers in someone else’s property. If you cannot figure out how to turn on a ceiling fan that doesn’t mean the electrical panel has a problem.
Beautifully renovated home; appears to have been professionally decorated. Extremely clean. The kitchen was fully supplied, including spices! The floor plan was very desirable for us, with the master suite on the opposite end from bedrooms 2 and 3.The pool area had ample outdoor seating and dining. The loungers were very comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet and provided a peaceful retreat. Overall, our experience was exceptional!
Claudia M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Thank you for the kind words! I really hope you had a great time visiting the Rotonda West area and beaches. Come back anytime we would love to have you stay again!
Fantastic! What a great find! We arrived earlier than expected and The host was able to accommodate Early check-in for our large group of 6 adults/4 kiddos. This place was immaculate clean… not just clean… but truly IMMACULATE. Nicely remodeled and decorated interior with a picturesque View of the Golf Course. Spacious lanai area and pool area has 4 lounge chairs for tanning and a dining table for meals outside. We took advantage of the propane grill and grilled often. Everyone loved the pool! This was such a blessing! It was REALLY hot 90 to the point where we didn’t want to venture out. So nice to have the kids entertained while staying put with cold drinks in hand. My wife loved the new kitchen and it had everything we needed. There are 3 TVs and a bookshelf with lots of new games for entertainment for kiddos. The owners manage the property themselves and keep it in tip top shape. Beaches are close by and chairs umbrellas and wagon are provided which is awesome! We truly had a great time and didn’t want to leave. Thank you Alex for a great vacation we will remember for a long time!
Dan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thank you for the kind words. I hope you enjoyed the stay.
If you're looking for a truly heated pool in Florida’s winter months, this rental is NOT the one. The listing is very misleading. We booked this home for my autistic daughter’s birthday, due to her sensory issues and swimming being very therapeutic for her- I was very upfront about that with the owner. I confirmed five days prior to our stay that the heater would be on & was assured it had been on since early November.When we arrived, the pool was 75 degrees, too cold to be "heated". I messaged the owner immediately and received inconsistent explanations: 1st that the 1 cold night 4 days earlier caused it, then "overcast days” were the issue (not true, I live eight minutes away). After pointing that out, I was told the heater is solar and “doesn’t keep up” in this kind of weather (FL winter) & only runs from 8am-6pm. I was told the details under POOL state it's solar and it was implied that I'm supposed to know upon booking that a solar heater isn't as good as other pool heaters that can keep a pool at 85 degrees, solar cannot. Because of this, my daughter didn’t get the therapeutic pool experience we paid a high price for & her birthday weekend was affected. The only reason I gave 2 stars instead of 1 is because the house itself was clean. Otherwise, the advertising is deceiving and the pool is not reliably heated at all. We booked Fri-Sat and were only there for about 7 hours because it was pointless with the pool so miserably chilly. I wanted to give an informed warning!
Ashley D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2025
Absurd! We make zero excuses. I gave you an explanation. It is clearly stated in the property description in the POOL section that this pool “is solar heated through rooftop system 11/01-04/01 and water temp is maintained at 78-80* degrees. Actual water temp may vary due to inclement weather/cold snaps/power outages and acts of nature such as hurricanes”. If this doesn’t work for your group then don’t book it! For 11/10-11/12 an arctic cold front came down to this area and temps dropped to 28* at night and hovered at mid 40s for a high. This isn’t normal. We cannot control the weather. We cannot control ambient temps. It is your responsibility as a grown adult to read the property description and ask questions specific to what’s important to you prior to booking rather than blaming the owner and then leave uncalled for negative reviews. Take responsibility. This negative experience could/should have been avoided with you reading the description and not assuming.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Dennis R.
23 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Renovated House with nice pool
The swimming pool is super nice. It is heated so it had a nice temperature. The house had been renovated. But not perfectly. Let’s start with the upside:Very quiet neighborhood, nice swimming pool, ver nice kitchen. But there were also some downsides. There are screw head sticking out all along the pool. There were more beach chairs on the picture then actually available. There were no cushions for the outdoor furniture. Which made sitting not to comfortable. The 2nd bathroom has a walk in tub. With no shower curtain or a place to hang the shower head. So you always have to hold the handle and be very careful to not spray it everywhere in the bathroom. The 2 biggest issues we had: The washer was hooked up incorrectly. So when you wash with cold water it was actually using hot water instead. I had to find out the hard way and shrunk and discolored some of my clothes. No apologies for that. Just and explanation that this might be the plumbers fault. 2 weeks after my stay, I was contacted by the insurance that they sent out a check to the home owner for a new fridge for 1150. I was not contacted by the owner why this claim was made. This is unacceptable for me and because of that, I wouldn’t recommend this place.
Dennis R.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2025
I cannot help but feel that this is a retaliatory review. No house is perfect. The outdoor dining chairs and conversation set do not come with cushions nor are cushions needed as these are woven ‘wicker’ style and not wood/plastic/metal or any other type of hard surfaces. They are quite comfortable and none of our other groups have complained. There are no screws around the pool… there are pilot holes around the perimeter of the pool every 4ft for the purpose of attaching a lag bolt and then pool cover over the pool itself during a hurricane so that dirt/debris doesn’t get into the pool. It’s a Florida thing and many properties have this setup. The main bathroom tun/shower is exactly what the description reads ‘walk-in and sit down jetted jacuzzi tub with handheld shower’. This is not a standup shower. There is no shower curtain nor should there be one. If this setup doesn’t work for your group then don’t book a house with this tub/shower configuration. We provide 4 beach chairs and pictures are accurate. I understand your group had more people but the description and pictures are accurate. Honestly, I wasn’t aware of the washer hoses and I appreciate the heads up the hoses were corrected on 04/11. And THANKFULLY your reservation had damage protection and insurance company agreed with us about the damage. I filed a claim the same day you checked out and you were notified by email and in the VRBO app itself. The claim along with pics of the damage was reviewed by a 3rd party and was approved to replace the refrigerator due to exterior damage. I’m not sure why this comes as a surprise to you on 04/22. We also later discovered that one of the wicker pool loungers foot frames was broken. And for future reservations I would strongly suggest that prior to booking a property you thoroughly review the description and pictures And make sure that this property works for your group.
What a fantastic find! We had a 2 night stay at the Rotonda Retreat. Alex is a very friendly and responsive host and we felt right at home. It is very spacious and clean with a FULLY stocked kitchen and plenty of dishwasher & laundry pods and trash bags. Everything we needed in the kitchen was available. It was very nice to relax and enjoy the lanai and heated pool with the hanging lights all around. Well worth the price for our group of eight. We would stay here again!
Julie C.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2025
TThank you for the kind words!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JOSEPH C.
30 Dec 2025
JOSEPH C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dariel V.
20 Oct 2025
Dariel V.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2025
Thank you for the rating! Hope your family had a great time!
Verified
8/10 Good
Mariela
13 July 2025
Mariela
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Alex
Greetings fellow earthlings! We live nearby in Venice and have called Florida aka ‘The Promised Lands’ our home since 2022. I dabble in real estate investments primarily in the Venice / Englewood / Rotonda West area and my wife is a homeschooling-mom-soon-to-be-nurse. We have 3 kids ages 10/13/16 and 2 adorable Shit Zhu doggies.
We have stayed at Air Bnbs all over the US and are familiar firsthand with the challenges of finding a nice/comfortable place for families at an affordable rate. Our goal is to provide folks with a great experience when visiting SW Florida and that starts with a nice/comfortable property that feels right at home! Everything is handled 100% by us (not some property management company) and we take pride in all of our work. We are pet friendly and will try our best to accommodate your pets needs.
If there is anything that we can do to make your stay better just let us know!