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Lovely Home / Pool Sanctuary 2 min to Nokomis Beach/Casey Key incl KAYAKS, Bikes

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End of day - Happy Hour lounging time!
Relax in the covered porch area.
Lots of sunshine for this beautiful pool. South facing pool - YES!
Dinner time - enjoy the beautiful 6 person dining table under covered patio.
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8162.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

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Nokomis, FL
  • Nokomis Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • North Jetty Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Home / Pool Sanctuary 2 min to Nokomis Beach/Casey Key incl KAYAKS, Bikes

GORGEOUS Colorful GRANITE KITCHEN, BEAUTIFUL POOL, FENCED YARD, TWO AMAZING 12' KAYAKS AND ONE IS A FISHING KAYAK if you want to bring your fishing pole. WALK kayaks on our provided wheels ONE BLOCK TO HONEY HOLE PARK AND LAUNCH into Lyons Bay with quick access by Snake Island to Dona Bay and Roberts Bay. Two bikes. Guests love landscape lights to sit out at night so we doubled the amount of electric landscape lights to 24 and made many improvements to the yard, making it an evening paradise like few other properties. Split bedroom floorplan, all one floor (master separate from other two bedrooms).

Love and soul went into the furnishings and housewares for this lovely SOUTH FACING HEATED POOL home. Landscaping includes palms even in the pool area. Décor and furnishings are coastal, colorful and comfy with the idea of relaxing and entertaining. The heated salt water pool is so much healthier for your body and skin (no more strong smell of chlorine on your skin). Enjoy the photo tour of the home and watch for Katie, our Labrador as she accompanies you. She wants to show off the new home. We love dogs and wish to accept your dog. Please list the number of dogs, breed, weight and age of your dog. The home is kept very clean, updated CDC standards. Your satisfaction is of utmost importance to us.

PLEASE NOTE, WE REQUEST THAT YOU BOOK WITHIN SAME CALENDAR MONTH - 30-31 DAYS. IF YOU NEED MORE THAN THE CALENDAR MONTH, PLEASE SEND US A MESSAGE AND WE WILL SEE IF WE CAN ACCOMMODATE. DURING HIGH SEASON DEMAND, WE CANNOT BOOK A FEW DAYS INTO ANOTHER MONTH AS THAT MAKES IT SO WE CANNOT BOOK THE MONTH AT ALL. BUT SEND US A MESSAGE AND LET'S SEE HOW WE CAN HELP.


NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN HOME OR IN THE SCREENED PATIO AND POOL AREA. No exceptions. Quiet road, nicely tucked in the neighborhood near the beach adding to the tranquility. FENCED backyard around the perimeter of the property for pets (outside of the large screened in pool cage/patio called a lanai).
Pool is both solar and electrically heated for efficiency, 504 square feet, 30,000 gallons, not the typical Florida tiny pool and it is situated in an 1800 square foot lanai plus patio. (NOTE as of 10.16.24: Our solar system is down and being repaired due to the winds of Hurricane Milton. Please inquire if it is fixed yet. We do have a huge electric heater which is an add on for the stay if you wish to pay that electricity.) South facing pool gets lots of sun (avoid north facing pools). Lounge in the sun, swim in the sun, (shade yourself in the covered patio next to the pool), and you are in a garden protected from bugs by the large screened lanai. At night, landscaping lights turn on automatically and the pool & patio area become an evening sanctuary. A FUN FEATURE in the hot season (Mid-April – September)…. the pool is lovely to swim at nighttime because of the tropical wonderland created by the night landscape lights and the inside pool light.
Patio includes 3 chaise lounges, a six-person table and chairs with pads, a sofa, coffee table, several other patio chairs and side tables. There is an abundance of beach/pool towels for the patio furniture (in addition to plenty of bath towels). All chairs have pads except those that would be lounging in the elements by pool side (for sanitary reasons and rain that would ruin them). Abundance of towels. Upon request, if needed ask for one more chaise lounge and/or patio umbrella a week prior to arrival. The outdoor grill includes counter space and a sink and bar refrigerator.

This lovely 1750 square foot home (3-bedroom 2-bath plus den) is on a quiet street in Bay Point neighborhood, one street from the bay. Great walking neighborhood. Enjoy the built-in gas grill, outdoor kitchen, covered patio dining and lounge area which is like the outdoor room of the home and is very tranquil.
WE HAVE KAYAKS and you can walk them on those portable 2-wheel carriers provided to the end of our street and put them into Lyons Bay at a little neighborhood park, very close to the North Jetty. There are 3 amazing bays here close in the neighborhood all connecting to each other. Besides our 2 kayaks, you can rent additional kayaks at the North Jetty – about 3 minutes away. We also offer two beautiful bicycles with helmets and bike locks for your use.

The entire home is on one floor with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, full living room (L-shape sofa) plus a den with another sofa and TV and space for the air mattress, plus the huge patio/pool lanai is really like the additional family room with another sofa there. There are two desks for those traveling with laptops and of course, password secured Wi-Fi. The one floor home has a split bedroom floorplan, master bedroom on one side of the home and additional two bedrooms on the other. Bed configuration is King, Queen, 2 Twins plus an electric inflatable queen air mattress (for the family room). There are extra sheets and blankets to accommodate this.

The doors open double wide to the screened pool and patio area (just turn the A/C off if you love the walk out feeling). There are 3 amazing high-resolution Samsung SMART TVs in the home (55" in the living room, 43" in the family room and 50" in the master). DVR on TV. The living room sofa is made for a family to curl up together and watch a movie and there is a Blu-ray player in that room if you can pull the family away from the lanai. At night, the palm trees in the lanai light up and you can see the stars above the pool. There are some floating toys for the pool and puzzles, games and books in the home. Beach gear in the garage - great beach sand umbrella and 4 chairs and a cooler for the beach.

Close to multiple beaches:
• Nokomis Beach - 2 minutes drive time (1/5th mile as crow flies and a mile away)
• Venice Beach - 10 minutes drive time (1.1 miles kayak distance across the jetty from Nokomis
• Paw Park Beach - Doggie Beach is awesome for dog lovers. 11 minutes (right past Venice Beach)
• Turtle Beach - 7.8 miles
• Sarasota Beach - 12 miles
• Siesta Key Beach Pavilion - 12 miles
• Lido Key Beach - 15 miles

There are several outdoor restaurants that have live music within walking distance:
• Pop’s Sunset Grill (live music, evening fires at your table, dancing, on the water);
• Nokomis Sunset Grill (great sunsets, live music), Paradise Island Grill (live music, excellent specials).
• Pelican Alley

There are many other restaurants in the vicinity. You can even kayak to Pops Restaurant or Nokomis Beach - just carefully secure our kayaks. Suggestion: Enjoy Drum Circle Wednesday and Saturday nights on the beach through sunset. Then head over to Pops for a fun blue fire lit dinner on your outdoor table. It’s seldom a wait if you join a group of strangers and you can have your own intimate dinner at the table or share ideas of what to do and see. There’s a huge next section of private tables and another area for additional music. Drive or bike the Casey Key to the Casey Key Fish House. The outdoor bar water view is amazing and there is often live music. You can take a short drive back on Tamiami Trail unless you wish to view the multi-millionaire homes with the lights on at night on the Casey Key road.
Walk to Nokomis Beach in a little over a mile. Accessories include 4+ beach chairs and a nice Tommy Bahama beach umbrella, many beach towels. Drive to Nokomis Beach a little over 2 minutes - Yes, it's CLOSE! Kayak to Nokomis Beach on Casey Key from the end of our block in 1/5 of a mile paddling. Check out Hoop or yoga class on the beach in the morning, fishermen on the Jetty, Drum Circle on Wed. and Sat. nights on the beach at sunset, hunt for shark teeth (a sifter screen in the garage), and watch surfers when the surf is up.

Nothing to bring except your suitcase and pick up food at the amazing Publix Grocery store close to the house. They have a great bakery, deli, fish and meat market and produce department along with a good selection of wine and beer. Our kitchen has just about anything you need to cook. We have organizer baskets for each guest for the bathroom, night lights to navigate when people are sleeping. We have a regular coffee pot and a Keurig and even a water boiling pot for tea as well as a blender and Magic Bullet (which can double as a coffee grinder), barbecuing utensils and great cookware if you are putting on a holiday dinner. We have pretty coordinated dishware and placemats.
Note about pools and heaters: If the daytime temperature isn't getting close to 80 and the nighttime temperature is going below 60s, any pool will struggle to get as warm as you would like it to be. November and December, especially can be unpredictable. Some weeks are very warm and sometimes the weather just gets too cool at night. It can widely vary from one week to the next.

The place is organized and we leave lots of helpful information. We have infrastructure of a handyman, a housekeeper, a pool man and a yard man that regularly visit and we are just a call or text away if you need something.

We hope you'll choose our home for your vacation. We believe you will want to return each year to this special place, as so many guests wish upon departure. As we share our home, we ask that you care for it as if it were your own.



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Gina

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 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: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs welcome, no aggressive breed. Contact.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nokomis

Located in Nokomis, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nokomis Beach and Venice Beach. Nancy's Consignments and Jim Neville Marine Preserve are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nokomis, FL

What's nearby

  • Nokomis Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Venice Theater - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • North Jetty Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Venice Beach - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Venice Fishing Pier - 10 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pop's Sunset Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Waterfront Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant & Marina - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪T J Carney's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely Home / Pool Sanctuary 2 min to Nokomis Beach/Casey Key incl KAYAKS, Bikes have a pool?

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

Is Lovely Home / Pool Sanctuary 2 min to Nokomis Beach/Casey Key incl KAYAKS, Bikes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-out at Lovely Home / Pool Sanctuary 2 min to Nokomis Beach/Casey Key incl KAYAKS, Bikes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Home / Pool Sanctuary 2 min to Nokomis Beach/Casey Key incl KAYAKS, Bikes located?

Located in the heart of Nokomis, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Nokomis Beach, Venice Theater and North Jetty Beach. Centennial Park and Venice Train Depot are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SHannon R.

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

Another Amazing Stay!

Our second year staying at Gina’s home at Nokomis was just as good as the first. Home is in a perfect location, beautiful private pool and great neighborhood to walk and bike. Gina is an amazing host and will take care of all your needs. I would recommend this to anyone! Thank you Gina.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb or Craig M.

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very nice home.

enjoyed b being in this house
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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Nokomis 23

We had a wonderful stay at Gina’s home. The pool was warm and delightful. We enjoyed the bikes and kayaks. The neighborhood was quiet and close to Nokomis and Venice beach. Gina took care of all our needs and questions. Our dog enjoyed the fenced in yard too.
Stayed 33 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Antje B.

Great Vacation Home

We had a wonderful time staying at this lovely home. We were a party of two so we had loads of space. We spent most of our time in the outdoor area and loved it. The barbeque station so a lot of use, as well as the fridge outside. Overall the house is very well equipped and owner was easily accessible by phone or mail. If we are going to stay in the same area again we are going to consider this home again.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Best VRBO we have ever rented!

Owners description was completely accurate. Beautiful, clean, well decorated and updated. Layout of the house was nice for separation of bedrooms and TV areas. Pool was awesome as well as the kayaks and bikes we used. Pool toys and lots of extra beach towels. Safe neighborhood for morning walks within minutes of several beaches. Outdoor grill and patio perfect for our evening meals. So much more to say but best of all it felt comfortable and homey! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Deidre A., Spokane, WA

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Perfect location, great neighborhood

We enjoyed the location of this home - close to beach, quiet neighborhood, close to restaurants and grocery stores, the perfect size for us and our pups. We enjoyed our daily walks with our pups and meeting the neighbors and their dogs. The fenced yard around the pool cage was perfect for our dogs to enjoy the outdoors as well. The house was fully stocked with indoor and outdoor dishes, plenty of linens, and beach towels. The split layout of the home was convenient for the guest’s privacy. The home was very quiet with the insulated windows and doors. Owner communication was timely when we had questions regarding home and pool.
Stayed 60 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

betsy T.

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Perfect Getaway

We had a great stay at this location. The house was perfect for our family with plenty of space. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking. You will love the Lanai...so much space. Besides the pool and beautiful landscaping you have the kitchen area, eating table, lounge chairs, and then a great space with couch and chairs to sit and relax in the shade or enjoy a cup of coffee. Access to water for kayaking was just around the corner and it was a good area to bike. You can easily bike to Nokomis beach or Pop's (local restaurant). We had kids and they biked...mostly sidewalks to get to beach or ice cream shop. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

SHannon R.

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

June 2023

Our stay at Nokomis was delightful. The place was just perfect and Gina was one of the best host we have ever had. She was so helpful in every way and anything that was needed she responded and took care of instantly. The pool and outdoor space was our favorite. Plenty of space for the whole family to gather and I even worked out there is the morning. Pool was a great size and lovely to relax in, though houses surrounded you felt as they were not around with the landscape. Location was the best part very close to the beach within a 5 min drive and 15 min bike ride it was a hidden gem. Plenty of restaurants, grocery and stores nearby for just about anything you may need. We took our two dogs and neighborhood was prefect for walks every morning and there is even a doggie beach up the street. The home had everything you needed from cooking, pooling and going to the beach. Even bikes and Kayaks. I wouldn’t recommend this place hands down.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky S., Springfield, Illinois USA

wonderful family vacation home

The house has everything you need for a great vacation. The kitchen is modern and well furnished. The house has three large TVs. The master bedroom is large with its own TV and bathroom. The other bedrooms have a queen bed and two twin beds. The house has a great covered patio to sit out and enjoy the weather (even if its raining). The pool was nice, although the weather didn't cooperate for much swimming. We brought two kayaks with us and we launched them from a park on the intercoastal waterway, which is about a block from the house. Our dog enjoyed the house and also the dog beach at Venice, which is about a 10 minute drive away. The kids enjoyed riding the two bikes that are located at the house. We also fished on the intercoastal waterway. We found many good restaurants in Nokomis and Venice. Both Gina, the owner, and Michelle, the housekeeper, were very responsive to any questions that we had. In sum, it was a great house.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Beautiful Home, Perfect Location

The house is beautifully painted and decorated, with an open floor plan, numerous gathering spots and reading nooks. The master bedroom and the dining area open out to the pool and lovely gardens. The space is open, spacious, and inviting. We enjoyed our Christmas dinner in the outdoor dining area. The house was clean as a whistle and well-equipped with every pot, pan, dish, and gadget we could want. Very comfortable beds and plenty of places to unpack our things and settle in. Gina and Michelle were extremely responsive when we had questions, resolving any issues immediately. The home is in a quiet and park-like neighborhood, good for morning walks. We walked the beach at sunrise and found beautiful shells. It was a short bike ride from the house to the Legacy Trail which we rode in both directions. We found it best to cross Tamiami Trail at Colonia Lane (about one mile from the house) and access the Legacy Trail at the Nokomis Community Park. We will surely be back! Thank you for a relaxing and rejuvenating vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Juanita E., Broken Arrow

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Fabulous Fun place..great location

Spent a month at this fabulous home. Great pool the lushness of the greenery around the pool was just so calming and pretty. The home was very clean and spacious. Decorated in a Beach theme...made it so nice and fun. The garage has 2 kayaks and not far to go to put them in water. We did it and was so fun. Plus the garage has lots of Beach equipment you can use. A Beach canopy, a Beach ⛱ umbrella..lots of regular outdoor chairs and beach chairs. Great to take to the Drumming Circle on Nokomis Beach on Wednesday evenings. There are at least 5 beaches: 2 within 5 minutes of the home. Nokomis and the North Jetty Beach, the #1 ⛱ beach in America is within 20 minutes Siesta Key ⛱ Beach. There is a Dog Beach within 15 minutes, near Venice ⛱ Beach...known for finding Shark's Teeth.. Gaspirilla Island is a must see and just 40 minutes away.. State Park is at the end of Gaspirilla Island. Downtown Venice has a lovely shopping district...several great restaurants ..Daquari Deck, an Italian restaurant and Crossent shop... I am renting again next year for sure!
Stayed 33 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juanita E., Broken Arrow

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This was great place to stay🌴⛱⛱🌅❤️

This is a great place to stay. ❤️This is my third year coming for a month, brought my teenage grandkids, their friends and my daughter too, then every week different friends came to visit. The house is set up for a great pool and beach 🌴⛱⛱experience. Had everything we needed. All the amenities mentioned in the home description are so true, from the lush pool greenery, 🌴palm trees and elephant ear plants ☘️🍃(were my favorites) to the great pool with extremely well lit outside lighting, to the barbecue area which made a fun evening after a ⛱beach day, a great place to come home to and make dinner and enjoy an evening at the pool. Kids even played volleyball several times in the pool. Lots of laughs. The house has a beach theme which my guests and I truly loved. A bright, cheerful place to be and have fun and make great memories. The house is fully stocked. All we had to do was buy groceries and bring our clothes. Gina, the owner, was so easy to work with and very attentive, if we needed something or had a question. We love it being close to Nokomis Beach and drumming circle . Highly recommend trying that out. So relaxing and fun. Went to an evening cruise on LaBarge Tours. . Beautiful sunset evening and we saw 🐬🐬dolphins with 2 baby dolphins swimming. Great experience. My guests and I also went to Gasparilla Island which is a great place to visit there’s a state park at the end of the island. About 40 minutes away. It is beautiful. 🐶 The home is Pet friendly. My dog Sadie was busy playing with all and checking out everything. I highly recommend this home for your stay with great seafood near by and Downton Venice so quaint and a great shopping area. Looking forward to next year!!🌴🌴🌴⛱⛱⛱❤️❤️
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee F.

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

Great Family Space

Home has a great for plan for families to gather with a fantastic lanai. Kayaking on the inlet waters was a highlight with dolphin appearances on almost all kayaking trips. Great location with a mile drive to beach.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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Magical

We loved staying here. Just a magical place. Perfectly maintained and a very nice location. Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay.
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K., Flat Rock, USA

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Wonderful Home

My husband and I and our dog Pebbles loved our stay in Nokomis. I grew up in Venice and we have frequented the Venice area for several yrs to visit my brother and his family.We have stayed at several rental homes and by far this was the best out of all. Gina was a great host and very understanding when we could not make it the yr before due to the covid restrictions and worked with us to find another date. Nokomis is a great place to be centrally located to attractions to the north and south. We loved the salt water pool and the temperature was just perfect when we were there in May. The gardens were lovely and enhance the tropical feel when you sit out around the pool. Due to an issue with my back we were not able to use the kayaks but they looked in great shape. The only drawback was no cable, had streaming only which we are not used at our home but thinking of dropping satellite service and going to streaming instead.The location is quiet and neighborhood is good for walking fido. We are looking forward to future stays at this wonderful rental.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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Perfect!!

This was a beautiful home, very clean, well stocked and beautifully decorated pool home just a short drive from the beach. Gina was a great communicator, always available and very accommodating. Would highly recommend this home and will surely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalia M.

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Enjoy house

Everything was great for a long weekend get away!!! House was very complete and comfortable!!!! Pool was beautiful!!!! Thank you Gina!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Paola H.

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Amazing family time

My family and I had an amazing time at the home. The house is located in quite neighborhood. The home has everything you need. No need bring extra things. The home has it all! It’s very well equipped. The patio area is amazing. We spent most of our time by the pool area and enjoyed the bbq a lot. Beach is 5 minutes away. Publix is near by. Gina is a great host. We will be back soon!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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Deserves more than 5 stars!!

I love this property so much!! I booked this property during Covid to celebrate my 50th birthday with my family. I wanted somewhere we could all be together and be social distancing from all others near the beach. Mission accomplished!! This home provided all of that and more. The home itself was spacious for our party of seven and offered everything we needed for a comfortable week. The screened in lanai, outdoor kitchen with lounge area and pool made our week. My grand girls ages 11, 8 and 5 loved the outdoor area with their own private pool . The home not only came with pool toys, beach chairs and two bicycles , it also had two kayaks for the renters to use. We used these everyday. An easy walk to the end of the block and you can drop right into Lyons Bay. My husband and son in law took the kayaks out in the morning’s to fish. They not only caught fish but they saw manatee and dolphins in the bay. This is a beautiful location. The home owner was wonderful and answered all of my questions in a quick and timely manner. She was also very helpful in providing local knowledge regarding restaurants, beaches and other activities. I look forward to renting this property again. I would definitely give it more than 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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Awesome Beach Home

This home is amazing! It is close to many beaches as we visited four different ones! The house was clean, well-equipped, and comfortable. The kitchen had all the supplies that we needed to cook with and plenty of towels for a family of six. The pool was very large and the perfect temperature. The owner was great and worked with us on some minor issues. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T.

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Beautiful and relaxing home near the beach

We stayed in this home for 10 days and although we had rain for part of the trip, we had a fabulous time. The yard is beautiful, the pool is large and relaxing and the outdoor seating areas feel like a whole another room of the house. Inside we were very comfortable too. The bikes were a wonderful addition to our trip. My 19 year old son rose to the beach most days and he and my husband rode to Sarasota on the nearby Legacy Trail. We never had the opportunity to use the kayaks but hope to if we are fortunate to stay here again! Publix and Walgreens are very nearby and downtown Venice is 5 minutes.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

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WE DIDN’T WANT TO LEAVE THIS AMAZING PLACE!

Hey, we just want to tell you that your place is amazing! It was such a calm, relaxing beachy place. Our weather was perfect and we did everything: kayaking, biking, relaxing in your beautiful pool oasis, beach time and drum circle. Your kayaks are super and when we were launching them at that little park by the house, we saw a dolphin surface twice and also saw the eagle’s nest in a tall pine tree on your road! The screened in pool area is so beautiful all lit up at night with the palm trees and lush plants inside! What a unique touch! We ate out at night and then spent our evenings poolside and were even able to take an evening swim one night under the magical lights and the water was luxuriously warm! We will definitely come back for a longer stay so that we can enjoy dinners and grilling on that outdoor kitchen. We did cook breakfasts at home and were happy with how well equipped and organized your kitchen was. You thought of everything! The bedding is beautiful, the shower tile so pretty, everything was very clean and thoughtfully laid out. We felt pampered. We enjoyed eating out at Pops and Casey Key Fish House. We rent a few vacation rentals on our travels each year and have been doing this for many years. This one is now on my personal favorites list! We didn’t want to leave, but we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

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Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

False advertising: outdated.

False advertising for the condition of the property as it was for our trip. "The home is kept clean top to bottom after each stay". We arrived on 12-14-19 to find the house less than clean, dirty tile floors (grout filthy), carpet dirty at entry ways to master bedroom and bath, kitchen sink greasy and food left in drain catch and bathroom shower with mold on tile just to name a few. We spent 3 hours on our 1st day waiting for cleaning people to complete a more thorough job. Some issues were the result of delayed maintenance such as the overgrown and dead plants which were advertised as "beautiful landscaping" and a "pool sanctuary not like the picture we were given. Other delayed maintenance we found was evident in the lack of lighting in the lanai, bulbs burned out for grilling and landscaping. We were unable to use the "heated" pool due to inadequate "solar" heating system which did not provide a temperature comfortable enough for use it for the entire trip. The owner sited her own experience with a similar advertisement which was unfortunately our experience... Other problems with the home are too numerous to detail but the amenities included bikes which we found to be in need of repair. My husband spent more vacation time taking one bike to a shop for tire repair before we could use it. We were somewhat surprised at the amount of fees included in the price for owner, cleaning and pet fees. No cushions were included for the chase lounges which is a basic comfort. This was our first experience using VRBO and our previous rental of houses with pool on Marco island were managed by an on site manager company. Our experiences were very positive! We could not recommend this house based on our experience.

10/10 Excellent

Robert D., Cantrall, IL

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

Great family get away!

Close to the beach, Pop’s Sunset Grill and the Kayaks were great too!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Family Thanksgiving break

We really enjoyed our time at this property. The neighborhood is a nice get away location, pretty quiet, relaxed easy drive to the beach, some good local restaurants nearby. Gina was extremely helpful. The pool was a great size but the water was colder than we expected in Nov. The beach was great, plenty of space and enough people around to make it fun. A real highlight were the two kayaks: so nice to explore on the waterways just 5 mins from the house. We were out there with Dolphins and Manatee. So cool. Our kids loved it. Overall, a really enjoyable thanksgiving vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Gina

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We rented for 3 years and fell absolutely in love with Nokomis Beach area and outdoor restaurants with live music. Nokomis Beach wasn't nearly as crowded as Venice or Sarasota and was in our opinion even more lovely and relaxing.

Why they chose this property

This home was dream a come true. We would not have purchased if it hadn't been so special and it was a miracle we were able to buy it because it was highly sought after - great landscaping, a lot of privacy, a huge private outdoor living area and pool. The inside of the home is fresh and inviting and super cozy. So relaxing, so home! We had rented for a number of years and rarely swam because the other property pool was almost all day in the shade. Not here. Fortunately from that experience we learned we wanted a south facing pool - love being in the pool with sunshine.

What makes this property unique

Private sanctuary in the backyard with landscaping covering the home behind us. Great for entertaining or meditation. Hardly ever see neighbors. Gorgeous lit up landscaping at night. Heated salt water pool. Built in gas grill. Super close to bay for kayakers, paddle boarders, and fishing. Great walking and bike riding neighborhood. Beach is walking distance. Bike to beach in 5 minutes. The neighborhood feels safe and is best kept secret close to beach.

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