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LAKEFRONT-FREE KAYAKS, BICYCLES, PADDLEBOARDS-WALK, BICYCLE, OR PADDLE TO BEACH
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m
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Nokomis, FL
- Place, Nokomis Beach2 min drive
- Place, Venice Beach11 min drive
- Place, Siesta Key Beach20 min drive
- Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
LAKEFRONT-FREE KAYAKS, BICYCLES, PADDLEBOARDS-WALK, BICYCLE, OR PADDLE TO BEACH
Lakefront home feels like a remote cottage but is actually located in a beautifully landscaped, secure, family-friendly, gated community within easy walk to the Gulf of Mexico adjoining Casey Key in Sarasota County. Our lake behind the house has great fishing for kids of all ages. There are 3 rods and reels in the garage so try your luck. The snook in the lake are suckers for lures, but the tilapia like dough balls (try a little peanut butter on them). The tilapia are like me...we like peanut butter on everything.
Walk, kayak, bicycle or standup paddleboard 1 mile from our neighborhood to Nokomis Beach on Casey Key. Enjoy the surf, sunsets, and moonrise or catch some sun and read a good book.
Bicycle the Legacy Trail, 1 mile away. It wanders for 24 miles along scenic routes and waterways; and best of all, no cars.
Use our clubhouse...perhaps a swim in the heated, saltwater pool with outdoor heated shower; enjoy the relaxing hot-tub; play a round of tennis; work-up a sweat in the exercise room; horseshoes; shuffleboard. Pickleball anyone?
Home is open-concept, great flow for entertaining or relaxing, and has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room area, reading/game area, screened lanai, laundry room and one-car garage.
Bedroom 1, master, has king sized memory foam bed, desk, two night stands, double closet, ceiling fan, and private bath.
Bedroom 2 has king sized memory foam bed with second bathroom that can be a private bath by shutting hallway entrance. Includes 46", flat-screen, wall-mounted, HDTV, VCR, DVD player desk, two nightstands, and ceiling fan. It also has a dressing room with oversize vanity and closet.
Bedroom 3 has queen sized bed, desk, one nightstand, ceiling fan, and closet.
A blowup queen sized bed with integrated air pump is onsite if additional bed space is required or if you just want to sleep or relax on the lanai to enjoy a bit of outdoors.
Bath 1, master, vanity, closet, 5' jetted tub and a separate shower.
Bath 2 has a 5' tub/shower combination and single sink with storage, and a separate dressing area with double vanity.
Kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including French-door refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. Other items to serve 8 are dishes, silverware, pots, pans, utensils, coffee maker, etcetera. You will find spices, condiments, canned goods, coffee, etc. since all guests are encouraged to leave them as long as they are not expired. You are also welcome to join this practice. It sure makes it easy for the first shopping trip.
Dining area has table and 8 chairs.
Screened lanai has a beautiful view of the lake, table and 4 more chairs; also two-seat glider, end table, and 2 rocker-swivel chairs. Next to the lanai is a sitting/game area with ceiling fan, rocker, reading lamp, two-seat chair, 42" wall-mounted, flat-screen HDTV.
Living room has sectional, leather sofa with 2 recliners and also BlueRay disc player, 65" flat-screen, smart HDTV, 2 rocker recliners, coffee table and end tables.
Laundry room has washer, dryer, and cabinets and shelves. Everyone just leaves items such as detergent, bleach, fabric softener, soap, toilette paper, etcetera. Please use as you like and replace as needed.
The attached one-car garage is where you will find fun items to enjoy during your stay such as 12'x12' beach awning, bicycles, kayaks, beach toys, standup paddleboards, portable chairs, etcetera.
Free amenities included for your stay: high speed wireless internet, wireless printer, HD cable TV and integrated DVR so you can continue to record your favorite shows and watch from any room , 2 kayaks (each carries 2 adults and 1 child),
life jackets, 4 oars, 4 adult bicycles, 5 children's bicycles, 1 tricycle, bicycle helmets, central heat, central air, 5 ceiling fans, club house (heated saltwater pool, hot tub, tennis courts, exercise room, library, horseshoes, shuffleboard), wheels to transport kayaks to community launching point by house 182, trailer with 1-7/8' ball to carry kayaks to launching points all around Nokomis, beach toys, 6 collapsible chairs and 2 folding chairs for the beach, fanny packs for hiking/cycling, electric air pumps to inflate tires, hand tools to adjust bicycle seats, 3 rods and reels, and many more.
Walk, kayak, bicycle or standup paddleboard 1 mile from our neighborhood to Nokomis Beach on Casey Key. Enjoy the surf, sunsets, and moonrise or catch some sun and read a good book.
Bicycle the Legacy Trail, 1 mile away. It wanders for 24 miles along scenic routes and waterways; and best of all, no cars.
Use our clubhouse...perhaps a swim in the heated, saltwater pool with outdoor heated shower; enjoy the relaxing hot-tub; play a round of tennis; work-up a sweat in the exercise room; horseshoes; shuffleboard. Pickleball anyone?
Home is open-concept, great flow for entertaining or relaxing, and has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room area, reading/game area, screened lanai, laundry room and one-car garage.
Bedroom 1, master, has king sized memory foam bed, desk, two night stands, double closet, ceiling fan, and private bath.
Bedroom 2 has king sized memory foam bed with second bathroom that can be a private bath by shutting hallway entrance. Includes 46", flat-screen, wall-mounted, HDTV, VCR, DVD player desk, two nightstands, and ceiling fan. It also has a dressing room with oversize vanity and closet.
Bedroom 3 has queen sized bed, desk, one nightstand, ceiling fan, and closet.
A blowup queen sized bed with integrated air pump is onsite if additional bed space is required or if you just want to sleep or relax on the lanai to enjoy a bit of outdoors.
Bath 1, master, vanity, closet, 5' jetted tub and a separate shower.
Bath 2 has a 5' tub/shower combination and single sink with storage, and a separate dressing area with double vanity.
Kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including French-door refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. Other items to serve 8 are dishes, silverware, pots, pans, utensils, coffee maker, etcetera. You will find spices, condiments, canned goods, coffee, etc. since all guests are encouraged to leave them as long as they are not expired. You are also welcome to join this practice. It sure makes it easy for the first shopping trip.
Dining area has table and 8 chairs.
Screened lanai has a beautiful view of the lake, table and 4 more chairs; also two-seat glider, end table, and 2 rocker-swivel chairs. Next to the lanai is a sitting/game area with ceiling fan, rocker, reading lamp, two-seat chair, 42" wall-mounted, flat-screen HDTV.
Living room has sectional, leather sofa with 2 recliners and also BlueRay disc player, 65" flat-screen, smart HDTV, 2 rocker recliners, coffee table and end tables.
Laundry room has washer, dryer, and cabinets and shelves. Everyone just leaves items such as detergent, bleach, fabric softener, soap, toilette paper, etcetera. Please use as you like and replace as needed.
The attached one-car garage is where you will find fun items to enjoy during your stay such as 12'x12' beach awning, bicycles, kayaks, beach toys, standup paddleboards, portable chairs, etcetera.
Free amenities included for your stay: high speed wireless internet, wireless printer, HD cable TV and integrated DVR so you can continue to record your favorite shows and watch from any room , 2 kayaks (each carries 2 adults and 1 child),
life jackets, 4 oars, 4 adult bicycles, 5 children's bicycles, 1 tricycle, bicycle helmets, central heat, central air, 5 ceiling fans, club house (heated saltwater pool, hot tub, tennis courts, exercise room, library, horseshoes, shuffleboard), wheels to transport kayaks to community launching point by house 182, trailer with 1-7/8' ball to carry kayaks to launching points all around Nokomis, beach toys, 6 collapsible chairs and 2 folding chairs for the beach, fanny packs for hiking/cycling, electric air pumps to inflate tires, hand tools to adjust bicycle seats, 3 rods and reels, and many more.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Nokomis
Located in Nokomis, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nokomis Beach and Venice Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Venice Performing Arts Center and Nancy's Consignments. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Nokomis, FL
What's nearby
- Nokomis Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- North Jetty Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
- Venice Beach - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
- Siesta Key Beach - 20 min drive - 22.5 km
- Lido Beach - 37 min drive - 35.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wawa - 18 min walk
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Pop's Sunset Grill - 4 min drive
- Wendy‘s - 16 min walk
- RaceTrac - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
21 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Heather R.
11 July 2016
Best vacation home yet!
Heather R.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie B.
2 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in a friendly community
Bonnie B.
Stayed 61 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Oleg N.
30 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best place I’ve stayed at so far in Nokomis!
Oleg N.
Stayed 22 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Caroline D.
1 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding from start to finish!
Caroline D.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rob S.
5 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nakomas March trip
Rob S.
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa H.
6 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, Spacious, Great View... Clean and Comfy!
Vanessa H.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charles F.
4 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property!
Charles F.
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather R.
24 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Vacation Home Ever
Heather R.
Stayed 36 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shannon C.
23 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Rental
Shannon C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Wendell W.
3 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
May stay!
Wendell W.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter P.
7 January 2019
Best location
Peter P.
Stayed 33 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shannon C.
10 August 2018
Felt like HOME!! Loved it! We wanted for nothing! We will be back...every year!!! :)
Shannon C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter P.
3 January 2018
Location Location Location
Peter P.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Doug H.
3 November 2017
It's was so clean, neat and comfortable.
Doug H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Manfred L.
23 July 2017
Urlaub in 4 Inlets, Nokomis
Manfred L.
Stayed 77 nights in May 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Manfred D.
30 December 2016
Super Haus in super Lage sehr liebevoll eingerichtet
Manfred D.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Manfred L.
5 December 2016
Fantastisch
Manfred L.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Pauline J.
12 June 2016
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Pauline J.
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About the host
Hosted by Randall Harkness +1-502-387-3194
Randy and Bev Harkness were college sweethearts, have been married over 54 years, and reside in Louisville KY. Both graduated from the University of Louisville.
Bev is retired as manager of the University of Louisville student credit union. Randy is a consultant and computer geek who keeps says he is retiring but never actually stops.
They have 2 sons, 1 fantastic daughter-in-law, 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
One of Randy's brothers and his wife also own a home in The Inlets.
Bev is retired as manager of the University of Louisville student credit union. Randy is a consultant and computer geek who keeps says he is retiring but never actually stops.
They have 2 sons, 1 fantastic daughter-in-law, 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
One of Randy's brothers and his wife also own a home in The Inlets.
Why they chose this property
Bev and Randy purchased this property because we have always vacationed in this area of Florida even before we had children. We love the sights, sounds, smells, and activities it offers. Once you visit you can easily tell the activities we enjoy because the home is equipped with toys, sporting equipment, and gadgets for you to enjoy without spending extra money to rent them. We sincerely hope you enjoy your stay. If you think of anything we can do to make your stay better, please let us know, and we will do our very best to help.
What makes this property unique
Free use of 2 kayaks (each holds 2 adults and 1 child for a total of 4 adults and 2 children), 2 stand-up paddleboards, 8 bicycles, beach toys, beach umbrellas, fishing rods and reels, and much more. House is extremely well equipped.
Languages:
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Slovenian
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