Villa Grande - Spacious Tropical Home - Triple Lot Fenced Yard!
Our spacious Villa Grande home is located just minutes away from the popular Sharky's restaurant, downtown Venice and several fabulous *free* beaches.
A single story fully detached private home, the house has tile floors throughout and features a split design separating the two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Many amenities are provided to make your vacation relaxing, including beach chairs, pool noodles, beach umbrella, beach towels, beach toys, shark's tooth strainer and two beach cruiser bicycles with front baskets.
Visit beautiful Venice Island. Shop, eat and enjoy the sunny Florida scenery. Venice, Florida is known as the 'Shark's Tooth Capital of the World' and your vacation paradise is only minutes from Caspersen Beach where you can scoop shark's teeth right out of the shallows. Don't worry, these teeth aren't new, they're prehistoric.
One side of Villa Grande features the master bedroom boasting a King size bed and a walk-in closet with plenty of room for your clothes. The master bathroom has a tub, shower, towel closet and plenty of counter space on the vanity. Feel extra pampered with the plush spa towels and spa robes provided for you during your stay.
On the other side of the home, a pocket door gives the second bedroom its own living area with access to a full second bathroom. The bedroom includes a Queen size bed and a roomy closet for all of those new 'Shark's Tooth Capital' t-shirts. The second bathroom has a spacious vanity top, large mirror and a large walk-in shower.
Also offered is one fold-out Simmons DreamSleep twin bed with very comfy memory foam mattress and a roomy Queen sized sofa bed with gel memory foam mattress in the Florida room.
The kitchen features a breakfast bar and is fully stocked with pots, pans, gadgets and updated appliances - including dishwasher. We also stock spices, coffee, salt, pepper, sugar and other basics that you don't have to buy at the store. We provide paper towels, toilet paper, laundry soap, dishwasher soap and some sample sizes of toothpaste, mouthwash etc so the only thing you need to shop for is perishable food that you'd like to cook at home.
The living room lets you sit back and relax between all of that hard work of laying on the beach and features a large flat screen TV with loads of HD cable channels and the ability to record your favorite shows while you are out. It also features super fast wireless internet access (free WiFi) for seamless Internet content streaming.
Throw open the French door to the tropical back yard and let the breeze pour in as you enjoy a little coffee or tea. Dine outside while enjoying the Florida sunshine under the palm trees while your kids or pets play in the fenced yard.
The garage is attached and includes automatic door control available for your use during your stay and full size washer and dryer for drying those wet bathing suits, washing those towels you were sitting on at the beach or getting your clothes cleaned of one adventure and ready for the next.
Villa Grande has ceiling fans throughout as well as central air and heating. Nearby is a heated outdoor Olympic pool at the Venice YMCA which has great daily, weekly or monthly rates to use the entire facility.
One feature which we believe sets our property apart from many others is that we use a keyless entry system and you are given a code to access the house which is individualized and never the same.
Venice is a very beautiful and laid back city and you're sure to meet other friendly people biking the Legacy Trail and walking as you take a stroll or walk your dog. The local area has several dog parks and Brohard Paw Park Dog Beach where your pooch can run free.
We now sanitize guest handled items such as TV remotes, garage opener, door knobs and light switches for added safety.
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Pet-friendly
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-Guests must DocuSign our rental agreement at time of booking
-Trash and recycling must be put out for pickup at the curb weekly on the specified day
-No loud music or other loud noises which may disturb the neighbors.
-All pet waste must be picked up before lawn is mowed
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Villa Grande - Spacious Tropical Home - Triple Lot Fenced Yard! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa Grande - Spacious Tropical Home - Triple Lot Fenced Yard!?
As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Grande - Spacious Tropical Home - Triple Lot Fenced Yard! on 31 March 2026 start from NZ$351, 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 Villa Grande - Spacious Tropical Home - Triple Lot Fenced Yard!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa Grande - Spacious Tropical Home - Triple Lot Fenced Yard!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa Grande - Spacious Tropical Home - Triple Lot Fenced Yard!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Villa Grande - Spacious Tropical Home - Triple Lot Fenced Yard! located?
Located in Venice Gardens, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Jacaranda West Country Club, Woodmere Park and Woodmere Paw Park. Venice Area Audubon Society and Elite Health Venice are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house is very clean! It was in a great location for us, pretty much central to the beaches we were visiting (Caspersen and Brohard), even downtown Venice is close by. The backyard was huge which our pup loved to run around in. I honestly think he had a better vacay than me! Overall we were very pleased with our stay.
We loved the layout of this property. While the front bedroom is very loud at night, as it is adjacent to the road, aside from the noise, the back yard has lovely privacy. The house location made beach trips convenient. Although I initially overlooked the beach towels that were in the garage, the owner was quickly responsive in dropping off replacements.
Regan Z.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rob M.
22 September 2015
You will not be disappointed
This place is everything in the description, It's clean,well stocked with everything you will need. The house and furnishing seem to new and well taken care of,and also the beach chairs and tent are not wore out like other places We have stayed. The beach ferry is a short drive away and we pretty much had the whole beach to ourselves.
Rob M.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Dan and I are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Venice and that Villa Grande was everything that you expected it to be! Thanks so much for the feedback and hope to see you again soon in Venice!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jeannie B.
18 June 2014
Clean, Spacious, and Convenient
My family of 6 adults (plus a newborn) had a great time staying at this home when we visited Florida. It has two sitting areas and a master suite with its own bathroom that was perfect for me, my husband, and newborn to sleep in. The house is also just a short drive to beaches and downtown Venice. And the owners were helpful and considerate and easy to work with. I will definitely stay here again during future visits.
Jeannie B.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Jeannie - we were happy that we could provide a place for you to visit your grandmother in Venice. We look forward to having you and your family stay with us again!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Joanne S.
11 May 2014
The Villa Grande Was Exceptional
This house was spotless and tastefully decorated! The listing was accurate regarding location and amenities provided. The owners went out of their way to help us at the very last minute as we needed a place to stay ASAP after my father-in-law passed away. Their kindness was so very appreciated during this difficult time. We will certainly stay here again, and would recommend it to family and friends!
Joanne S.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to put in this review. We were happy to be able to accommodate you at the last minute to make a difficult time just a little less stressful.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Dan & Micky P.
26 March 2015
What's not to like
What a great place to stay while you visit and enjoy one of the hottest cities in Florida. Thank you Ruth for making us so comfortable in your home. Spacious and clean are two words that first come to mind. While there were only two of us, it's easy to see how perfect it is for families with children as well as pets. We really enjoyed our time in Venice. Look forward to next time
Dan & Micky P.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Dan and Micky - we look forward to hosting you again for your next visit to Venice! It was our pleasure to have you as our guests.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Deborah B.
25 April 2017
Traveling with two small dogs
The home was beautiful and very clean! There was a very warm welcoming basket and a notebook filled with very helpful information. We loved the fenced in back yard for our two small dogs. The ferry passes were great and all of the beach items were very useful. Also, they accommodated a very late request to book the home. Outstanding customer service! We plan to return as soon as possible.
Deborah B.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We look forward to having you all back to Venice again soon! Thanks for taking such good care of the house during your stay too!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Chrissy M.
11 July 2014
Quaint house near the beach
The house is in a quiet little neighborhood that is ideal if your going to relax. Only minutes from the beach and we spent most our time at Manasota Beach where we found hundreds of sharks teeth. The house itself was very clean and minimal things needed to be done on our departure, which made it nice and easy for us. The free wifi and cable tv were a plus for days we just wanted to hang around the house as well as the grill outside for some burgers and hot dogs. The owners were pleasent and made sure if we had any questions they were answered in a timely manner. Overall a great experience and would recommend to anyone.
Chrissy M.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Great to know that Manasota Beach has so many shark's teeth in addition to Caspersen Beach! We're happy that you found the house to be a relaxing home base for your visit in Venice and we hope you come back again soon!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Dana G.
25 October 2016
Awesome firsts with our pet
Our rental was the best part of this vacation! House was clean well stocked and right in the middle of everything (within a 5-10 min drive) First time we brought our dog with us and this house was literally perfect to accommodate. Owner had information on everything for both us and our pet. Found one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten in and that was from literature in home. Unfortunately red tide was in and hurricane pushed us out early but that had nothing to do with this great property. Would come again - house set up perfect for more than one couple - lots of privacy,
Dana G.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Dana - thanks for the great feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay in Villa Grande so much and also that you fell in love with Venice like we did! We are extremely fortunate to have so many excellent restaurants here too! We look forward to you staying with us again for your next trip to Venice!
We rented Ruth's house for 9 nights as an intern place to stay as we waited to close on our home during a cross-country move from Wisconsin to Florida. Not only was the house clean and welcoming it also was the perfect place for our dogs. We loved (and miss) the large, fenced backyard. Ruth was great about communicating and quick to assist when we needed to add days to our rental after already checking in. She was wonderful about responding to emails and quickly answered all questions we had. The house has a garage which was a lifesaver for us and the proximity to several gulf coast beaches was great. We loved exploring the local parks and beaches as well as being able to walk our dogs through the neighborhood each morning.
This home was close to several groceries as well as shopping and recreation. I highly recommend Ruth's house and would stay again.
Holly O.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Villa Grande and enjoyed exploring the little peaceful slice of paradise called Venice. You and your doggies are welcome to stay with us again any time!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Chris M.
17 April 2014
A Grande Stay
From the outside, the house feels "Old South Florida", which is fitting for the area, but the inside is very modern, updated and clean. This house is very spacious for a 2 bedroom home. The living room opens to the dining rooom, which flows to a nice sitting area. The bedrooms are on opposite ends of the house but they don't feel that distant. With some rentals, you're lucky to get a small skillet and a plate or dish. There was a full array of skillets, pan, baking dishes/pans, a full set of plates, dishes, glasses, and silverware. There were even storage containers and a small variety of spices and seasonings. We also had robes for each of us, as well as a variety of toiletries. Ruth was very accommodating. We arrived nearly a full day before we were scheduled to check-in, so we contacted her (on a Sunday evening by email) to see if we could get in the house early. She responded quickly and made arrangements for us to check-in early. We will not hesitate to attempt to book this place when we need accommodations in the area again.
Chris M.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay! The split bedroom design is one of our favorite features of Villa Grande - it's like having two master bedrooms. We look forward to having you stay with us again soon!
We stayed for a month and had a fun time. The location was great for visiting many close by beaches, where we spent most of our time. Spacious home and property.
We just returned from our stay in Venice and we miss it already! This house is in the perfect location, close to shopping and beaches. Dan and Ruth made check in and check out seamless and were readily available for any questions we had. We will definitely rent from them in the future.
Overall, a great stay. Our family of 5 had plenty of space for our 5 day stay. We appreciated the extra blankets & pillows, and all of the beach towels and toys provided for our beach days. Check in and check out was very smooth and organized which was much appreciated!
The property was exceptionally clean, the check in was very easy. The owners, Dan and Ruth were immediately available to answer any questions. The owners have done an excellent job providing information about the area, things to do. We had all of the beach supplies that we needed, umbrella, chairs, beach towels, etc, etc. They have thought of everything! The home is full of natural light, very comfortable beds, nice towels, high end bed linens and very, very clean. The fenced back yard is big and was perfect for our small dog to run and chase lizards. I appreciate all of the owners attention to detail, we had a great time at Villa Grande!
Debbie P.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2021
Thank you, Debbie. We are so happy that you had a wonderful time and enjoyed Villa Grande and Venice. The backyard is the perfect spot for your pup to run, I'm glad that they enjoyed it as well!
This is an amazingly large property that is perfect in every way! Lots of welcoming touches, and a detailed information guide booklet! Conveniently located between Venice Beach, Caspersan and Manasota Beaches. Highly recommend and will definitely be back. Ruth and Dan made everything perfect for our extended weekend
Kymberlie A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2021
Thank you so much for allowing us to host you, Kymberlie. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed Villa Grande and Venice.
We certainly enjoyed our month stay in the Villa Grande home. Friendly, safe neighborhood near all attractions the area has to offer. Comfortable beds, large fenced area for our Scotty puppy to roam free. The owners/managers were terrific to work with during booking and our stay. We definitely would consider staying here again. Five Stars on this one!
Very cute house! Near a busy area, but the neighborhood is very quiet and nice. I loved the large fenced in yard and so did my dogs! Ruth makes herself easily available, if you had any issues. Very convenient to anywhere you need to go in the area. Had a wonderful time! Thanks
This was such a great property for my family to stay in. It was in a wonderful location, quick access to many places. We felt safe and comfortable. Communication was great and the house was as described. Would highly recommend staying here if you're in the area!
Deborah J.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks for your wonderful feedback on staying in Villa Grande. We loved having you as our guests and hope you consider us again next time you plan to visit Venice!
About the host
Hosted by Dan Amato
Hi! My name is Dan. I live in Venice so I can take care of any issues with the house. My wife and I visited the area in December 2011 from Pennsylvania and during our stay we decided to move here and never looked back.
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Why they chose this property
We chose this house to offer as a seasonal rental because it is conveniently located yet also in a quiet residential neighborhood. We added a privacy fence to the spacious back yard so that we can accommodate travelers with their pets.
We own and manage this property ourselves. You will never have to deal with a property manager.
What makes this property unique
House is on a spacious corner lot with a tropical garden feel. Back yard is completely privacy fenced. Floor plan is open and spacious feeling.
Languages:
English
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