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Vacation Home 5 mins from Beach!

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Venice, FL
  • Place, Venice Area Audubon Society
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodmere Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Jacaranda West Country Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vacation Home 5 mins from Beach!

Vacation Home is located in the elegant South Venice community on Alligator Drive. Our home is situated across Alligator Creek within walking distance to many restaurants and shopping centres on Tamiami Trail. The location is perfect to enjoy other amenities such as bike riding to Manasota Beach or doing yoga on Venice's famous beachfront every morning.

The property is located in a safe and quiet neighbourhood, which is fenced around for privacy. It has a spacious interior with an open concept living room, kitchen and dining area, including three large bedrooms and two bathrooms. The total square footage of the building: 1,650 sq. ft., heated 1,375 sq. ft. Separate utility room with washer and dryer, BBQ in the private back yard are included with no extra cost for personal use. The house also has exterior light with motion detectors and timers if you are coming in late at night. High speed Internet with Wi-Fi option, 40 + TV antenna channels, Smart TV, CPU, Blu-Ray and Roku .

5 persons maximum.
No pets please.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do all your dishes and dispose of your garbage in the appropriate bin before departure.
Make sure all windows are closed, doors are locked, and the garage door is down before you leave the property.
Kindly leave the thermostat at 72 degrees before your departure and ensure that all appliances and lights are turned off.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Venice

Located in South Venice, a neighbourhood in Venice, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach. Venice Performing Arts Center and Snook Haven Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Venice, FL

What's nearby

  • Venice Area Audubon Society - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Elite Health Venice - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Woodmere Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Jacaranda West Country Club - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Venice Beach - 14 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Home 5 mins from Beach! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vacation Home 5 mins from Beach!?

As of 23 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vacation Home 5 mins from Beach! on 24 May 2026 start from NZ$183, 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.

How much is parking at Vacation Home 5 mins from Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation Home 5 mins from Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Home 5 mins from Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Home 5 mins from Beach! located?

Located in South Venice, this golf holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Venice Area Audubon Society, Jacaranda West Country Club and Elite Health Venice. Woodmere Paw Park and Woodmere Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 42 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty n.

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

Vacation in paradise

The owners very helpful. Good locaton. Cute house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Great place

Great place and was all how described
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis B.

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

Perfect

Everything was as expected
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tressa H.

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

Good location

As others have said, the TV is an issue. We were not pleased with the water situation, but the property manager assured us it is pretty common in that area. The house was very clean and was in a great location. The neighbors were very nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good Place to Stay, a few areas that could easily improve your stay

This is a solid older home that has had some recent updates to make it generally comfortable getaway location. The inside appears freshly painted and the trim features crown molding throughout most of the house. The house has a good HVAC system and the temperatures were comfortable with A/C and heat when needed throughout our stay. Previous review comments about the Well Water appeared to be resolved with a new water filter system in the kitchen. Twice during our month long stay the tap water and toilet water was briefly brown and discolored overnight, but cleared quickly after running the water. Probably just the nature of a well water system, and didn’t seem like a real big deal. The outside well water tank requires you to add a capful of chlorine daily which was an unexpected task, but is easy to do. If there was an “Renter’s Information/Instruction Binder” provided in the house to explain these required tasks and also remind renters of Trash Pick-up Day, use of TV, Internet, general renter’s things to know about the house, local activities, etc., it would be very helpful. The house had a new washer, dryer and microwave oven. The dishwasher was fair, as it will leave food particles on dishes and glasses if they are not rinsed off thoroughly prior to loading. Some kitchen utensils and tools had rust on them. The oven in the kitchen was old and dirty, the outdoor charcoal grill was unusable for us due to a rusted and dirty cooking grate. We bought an outdoor Stainless Steel Gas Grill at a yard sale, and although it also needs a new cooking grate, we bought a temporary grate to place on top for clean outdoor cooking. We left the grill behind after our stay for future renters to use. The televisions throughout the house were OK and we didn’t have any problems during our limited use during our stay. The beds were pretty comfortable, but they were low to the floor since there are no bedframes with the box spring and mattress setting directly on the floor which seemed a little odd. The house could use a “deep cleaning”, blinds, corners, under couch cushions, under dressers, etc.. There were only minimal cleaning supplies provided in the house, so plan on a Walmart run. In general, there were several things laying around the kitchen area, porch, and laundry room that could be removed or thrown out such as rusted beach chairs, old microwave, old water cooler and water jugs, broken chairs, etc. The Landlord was friendly and very responsive!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sara B.

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

We booked 7 nights, WARNING: NOT AS ADVERTISED - Dirty and No Private Beach

First let me start with the PROs: there will be a roof over your head, and you will stay cool with the air conditioning. Now the CONs: Listing states access to private beach, we were denied access due to a 2022 policy change stating only homeowners and renters or 30 + days only have access. When messaging the owner, his response as to go to Caspersen Beach as it was more convenient. However, this was not our first trip to Venice, we picked this house over a house with a pool due to the private beach knowing the beaches would be packed and parking would be almost impossible due to the holiday weekend. Next, the house is clean if you are referring to countertops, sinks, light switches, but it needs a full deep clean. Dust was thick on the blinds, light shades were covered in dust, décor in living room has thick dust. The corners of the walls and walls had dust. There was dirt and food splattered on the walls to the kitchen. The pots and pans were so old and gross that we wouldn’t have dreamed of using them. The outside entry was dirty and very uninviting. There is a bench outside the utility room door that needed to be thrown out it was so dirty and stained. The shower in the tub bath did not work, it was so rusted that you could tell it hadn’t been working for some time. The only working shower looked like something you would expect to see in one of those cheap motels, with tile being nasty and the metal all rusted. Lamps were missing light bulbs. There were a few plug outlets that was not even attached to the wall. There were a ton of ants, we eventually found an infestation at the back door. All the beds sit on the floor without a frame. There are very few towels, so bring detergent so you can wash them every day. The TV only gets a few stations. On our 5th day, the door would not lock or unlock when we were leaving. After a few hours of messaging the owner and after missing $302 prepaid swamp tour 2 hours away, we packed our personal belongs and left the house unlocked. During this time, the owner sent me a picture of our car in the drive from the camera to let us know we were at the house, but of course we knew we were at the house because the door didn’t lock! Creepy. After 5 days of successfully locking and unlocking the door with the code, and after sending him a video, his response was we weren’t doing it correctly. Turns out the batteries were dead in lock. I posted real pictures of the house on Instagram use #VRBO3835666
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
The house was clean and same as advertised and you been advised to use back door if you have some problems to use smart lock . Thanks
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ngoc B.

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

Beware before renting. Rent at your own risk!!

Where do I begin? From the moment we checked in until the moment we checked out, it was a complete nightmare. First of, the property listed a private access to the beach. We were advised the day of arrival this was no longer available. However, we later found out during our trip that the woman who rented this property a month before we did, was advised the private access to the beach was not available. Secondly, the property is on well water. We were not advised the water from tap was on well water until we got there and tried to bathe our baby and the water that came from the tap was brown like urine!! We texted the owner and was advised the water was not consumable and to go buy water from the store for drinking, cooking and cleaning. Next, the house was dirty! The towels provided was nasty so we purchased our own. There were no toilet paper, no paper towels, no trash bags, or soap provided so make sure you bring your own! Next, the two king sized rooms did not get adequate access to HVAC so it remained hot throughout the day and night. We had a baby with us so we were forced to sleep with the doors open with the ceiling fans running on max while using a floor fan to push air into the room OR sleep in the Living room when it got too hot!! The owner refused to send an HVAC tech even with us complaining for 4 days straight! It wasn't until VRBO got involved that he sent someone and of course, the tech spent 5 minutes onsite and told us the duct work and insulation was bad and old and needed to be replaced!! Even after that, the owner didn't offer us any relief. Not even offered to bring us any additional floor fans or anything! Furthermore, there are two showers in this home. One of them would not work so our family of 5 adults were forced to shower in one bathroom. And this bathroom was disgusting!! The shower heads were completely rusted and the tiles were covered in grime and gunk! Lastly, there were a few other issues The knives were all rusted in the kitchen. The electric kettle was completely rusted. The washer machine was rusted through and has a hole on the top. This place was a complete nightmare! We tried our best to report everything to VRBO but was told these issues were not considered as unlivable conditions and they recommended we work with the owner to get a resolution! The water in this house was browner than urine! The temp was above 95! it was unbearable! I have pictures and videos of everything. See #vrbo3835666 on Instagram
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
Interesting review from the person who booked for three ( 3 ) persons and actually arrived six ( 6 ) and refused to pay additional $150 for extra person per stay witch is the minimum charge .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

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

Venice getaway

We enjoyed the pool and water softener was a nice surprise!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Working Vacation

We were in the area to look at property. We were Blessed to be able to find something that is building so we will be moving back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M S.

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

Fun in Venice

The property was very neat and clean. It was close to many restaurants and shopping, and Venice Beach. It was very comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra G.

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

Would stay again

The house was lovely except for the TV we could only get a few channels on antenna and they would cut in & out . There was a dish on the roof but it wasn’t connected & the antenna was in the middle of a palm tree. The couches were nice to look at but we’re very uncomfortable. The TV in the master bedroom was worst than the one in the living room. We were also surprised that the other 2 bedrooms didn’t have TV’s.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Winter stay in Venice Florida

Quiet neighborhood close to all attractions and conveniently located near private beach. The home was perfect for our needs. Would love to rent again in the future.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna Chris N.

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

Nice neighborhood

The home was very nice with plenty of space for a family with children. The backyard and patio area is also a plus providing a place to play outside or relax
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

good place to stay if you are looking for a place that is in driving distance from multiple beaches.

very good clean house and good neighborhood.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JP R.

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

All good

Everything was nice
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Great stay!

The home was comfortable, quiet, and in a good location. We thought the beds were comfortable, which is always appreciated!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Excellent for family

Went with my sister mother and 4 yo son. Property was great. House was clean and there were many extras like chairs umbrella and sand toys for our many trips to the beach. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Nanette B.

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

Happy Place

This was our second stay at this property. I feel relaxed and am accustomed to the house. The landlord was always ready to take care of any problems.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gerald & Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as advertized

Property on a busy street in old South Venice, lawn was ankle to knee deep in weeds. In side was reasonably clean, but in searching for the lights, which kept popping out bulbs, I fell face first into the third bedroom-garage because of a step down-also the laundry room. We tried the first of three T.V's in kitchen which was turn on one station. The living room and bedroom T.V.'s were either no signal or breaking up. Called owner who had housekeeper try to help us the best she could. I could go on but this property needs work before it should be rented. We rent through VRBO all over the US and this was the most depressing for me. We left after two weeks and never informed the owner. We have pictures of everything we said plus more if proof is needed. VRBO needs to research their rentals before they place them online. Thank you
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Great place for our family of 5

We stayed here with our family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids ages 11, 8, and 5) for the month of February and it was great. We love Venice and often stay in this specific area, but this was our first time staying at this property. The property was clean and met all of our needs. The beds were very comfortable and 2 were king size, which we loved! Easy drive to Manasota Key or any of the beaches in Venice. We also liked the proximity to Shamrock Park for family biking/runs and playground. The property is on a busier road so it may be helpful for families with kids to know that they cannot bike or play out front - but drove to shamrock for that. The neighbors of this property were SO nice and we enjoyed getting to know them too! Can’t wait for our next time in Venice. :)
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angie r.

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

The house was beautiful, clean, and close to everything we were looking for!

The house was very clean. The ferry to the private beach was better than expected. The front door lock was complicated but we figured it out.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irakli R.

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

Julie

Overall nice property and nice stay. Thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Quiet neighborhood, close to beaches

Was just the right size for a family with two kids. Was close to main roadways to hit all kinds of beaches & other attractions and stores. House was clean and very comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the Florida room, the outdoor "clean-up" shower, and the ferry to South Venice Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruben G.

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

Good Value

As listed, many beaches close by.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele V.

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

Clean and simple

This is a nice property... nice location... great potential. We were safe and comfortable. The private beach access is a huge plus in this health crisis... and the beach is beautiful! Could use some freshening to of some things. Ex. Outdoor patio table and umbrella, outdoor shower cold water handle is broken, and seating at the bar and “dining table” could be more comfortable. Outdoor patio and Bathrooms are nice... just like the pictures...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Igor Doubelt

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My family and I fell in love with Venice, Florida and are proud owners of our vacation rentals. We hope to share our love for them with you and allow you to have a "home away from home" (near the Gulf of Mexico!). Enjoy!

Why they chose this property

Our Vacation Home is located across South Venice Civic Association in a safe and quiet neighbourhood. This location is nestled between Lemon Bay and Tamiami Trial, providing you with access to many restaurants and shopping centres in the area.The property is perfect to enjoy bike riding, fishing, golfing or take ferry ride to a fabulous, private South Venice Beach.

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