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Venetian Vacation! Close To Beaches, Restaurants & Shopping!

Cottage in Venice with kitchen and washing machine and dryer

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Charming Guesthouse
Two car garage
Property grounds
Cozy Front Porch
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Sarasota National Golf Course
  • Place, Caspersen Beach
  • Place, Venice Beach
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Venetian Vacation! Close To Beaches, Restaurants & Shopping!

This rental offers complete Kitchen, tile floors, Queen size sleeper sofa, dining table and relaxing front porch and two car garage. The master bedroom has a Queen size bed, extra large closet with washer and dryer. Guest bedroom with full size bed. Large bath with shower and linens for bath and beds. Kitchen is complete with stove , microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven and cooking utensils. There are beach chairs, towels, and coolers, so just bring your suitcases. This Guest House offers privacy in a quiet neighborhood and yet is just minutes from the beach, shopping, restaurants, golf courses and other amenities. A non-smoking guest home.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
With Out prior approval charged on arrival
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets brought with out prior approval will be charged upon arrival.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Venice

Located in South Venice, a neighbourhood in Venice, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Venice Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Englewood Recreation Center, or consider a night out at Venice Train Depot. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Venice, FL

What's nearby

  • Manasota Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sarasota National Golf Course - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Venice Fishing Pier - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Venice Beach - 16 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Venetian Vacation! Close To Beaches, Restaurants & Shopping! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Venetian Vacation! Close To Beaches, Restaurants & Shopping!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Venetian Vacation! Close To Beaches, Restaurants & Shopping!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Venetian Vacation! Close To Beaches, Restaurants & Shopping! located?

Located in South Venice, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lemon Bay and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Manasota Beach. Elite Health Venice and Venice Area Audubon Society are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy V.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay! The house was clean and comfortable and close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

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

Most Awesome Place

Wonderful, charming, comfortable and convenient place to stay! The hostess and host are lovely people who we can be comfortable with! It is cutely decorated with beach theme! All the conveniences of home and then some! We’ve stayed several times over the years and will continue to, as long as its available! We’ve already booked next year and may book again for the fall if we can fit it in our schedule! Love this place and our hosts, Cathy & Jerry! We always feel welcomed and accommodated there!
Pretty and comfortable bedrooms
Cool decorations in bathroom
Outside on patio
Outside patio furniture…very nice
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K., Big Lake Minnesota

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

Venice

Our stay was great, Kathy even baked us a pie for Christmas. Would recommend this property to everyone.
Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

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

Venice Girls Weekend

The quality of the sheets and towels was fabulous. Very thoughtful to leave some sweet treats.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary H.

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

Serendipity

From the moment I opened the door I knew that I had found the perfect vacation rental. The House was immaculate and stocked with everything one would need for a trip away from home. Each of the two beds were very comfortable, the water in the soer was hot, there were more than enouch twel, sheets, etc. It was evident that care was taken in the choosing charming decor and the comfort of the guest. It was a true delight sitting on the porch and drinking coffee each morning. Kathy (the host) kept in touch from the moment I booked the stay to the last day. I LOVED my stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute house, owners were willing to help with anything. Left us cookies Such a nice quiet place to rest and relax. Close to nice beaches. Comfortable beds and furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cute cute guest house. Has everything you need from beach stuff, kitchen, washer/dryer, privacy. Communication with host was easy and quick. Super quick drive to the beach. So so close. We would definitely stay here again. Great house in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect. 3 miles from beach. Host very helpful and they provide more than I expected. I saved a lot of money not having to buy paper towels, cleaning supplies, trash bags, paper plates, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and soaps, etc. the beach supplies were awesome as well. We look forward to coming back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marvelous
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan and Norm D.

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

Venice vacation

The house was welcoming, comfortable and very clean. The hosts respected our privacy. We were very pleased with everything!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Comfortable and close to everything!

Check in process was easy. Communication with the owner effortless. Location close to the beach, restaurants, yet still private & quiet. We will book again if available when in Venice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Twyla B.

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

Relaxation at the beach

The place was great!!! Kathy and Jerry are excellent hosts!!! They even invited us for thanksgiving dinner with their family and friends! Very relaxing time!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

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

Birthdary trip

We were celebrating my nephew's girlfriend's 21 birthday. The house was amazing. It was clean and had everything we needed. Kathy was so nice and helpful. We were less than 2 miles from the beach. The beds were comfortable, the decor was beach themed and very relaxing. I will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

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

Fantastic worry-free stay!

This place was perfect for my kids and I and our husky. Everything that you could possibly need was available inside the home. Private and beautiful. The master room was perfect and had a roomy washer and dryer closet with full length mirror that I planned to buy when I got there and didn’t need to once I saw there was one! My kids loved the tree swing! I had my own personal issues while there and they were so empathetic and understanding and worked with me making it much less stressful on that end. They even had beach toys and chairs to use! We will be back next month!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

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

Great trip to Florida

Great location to multiple gulf beaches. Hosts were wonderful. Property is clean and in a good area. Loved that the beach amenities were here for guests to use like cooler, umbrella, sand toys and chairs. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca C.

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

Lovely property!

We stayed as a family of 4, two adults and two kids plus our 8lb dog. Property is a detached mother in law type of property that is very well maintained and clean. Hosts were incredibly responsive and kind. The location is ideal just a couple of minutes to Manasota Beach which is great to find shark teeth. Very private and spacious outdoor area with swing. We were comfortable and had great wifi. The added laundry room and spacious garage were a huge plus! We have stayed in MANY vacation rentals and this one was one of our favorites because it was clean and comfortable. Look forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

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

Awesome home

This is our 4th or 5th time to stay, the owner is awesome, the accommodations are fantastic ! We also recommended friends to stay also and they loved it too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This little cottage is perfect for a get away. We booked this for a small girls trip and we loved it from start to finish. The cottage made us feel so safe and secure. The house smelled clean and was SO nice. The host was also very quick to respond. It is also a very close drive to the beach. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Just what I needed!

This was exactly as I had hoped for! It was in a quiet area, and private, but yet close enough to the beach to just jump in the car and go! The owners are wonderful and communicate quickly. This little hidden gem is a must when in Venice! My little four legged baby enjoyed being able to roam and play, or just sit on the back patio and relax! Oh, and you truly don’t need anything except your suitcase! The owners have everything you need waiting for you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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

Great property. Great property manager

property was a great location and worked well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald T.

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

Very pleased!

The property is somewhat remote, which is good. And, truly only about 4 minutes to drive to the exceptional Manasota State Park Beach. The host, Kathy, is very helpful and responsive!
Stayed 25 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky M.

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

Vicky

Our stay was wonderful. The cottage is charming clean and everything we needed. Kathy was so kind and very accommodating. It was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol J S.

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

First visit

We enjoy our first visit in a VRBO. It exceeded our expectations. Clean. Plenty of amenities
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyson H.

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

Nicely decorated & comfortable place

Host was welcoming & available. Enjoyed our stay & liked having garage for our car. If you’re sensitive to scented products, be sure to ask host if she can launder towels & sheets using unscented products.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Smith

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Our family are long term Florida Residents and have enjoyed growing up and living in the Venice Area.

Why they chose this property

We chose to build this home here because of the unique area. It has the convenience of being near the amenities of a city yet has a rural feel as soon as you turn off the main road. It is a quaint area that is the last unspoiled beach in Sarasota County.

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