Very Popular Private pool House! Interior Designer Gem
Fantastic Venice Island location on quiet street! talented interior designer created inviting 3-bedroom, 2 full bathroom private pool house attractive family room, updated kitchen & breakfast room. Only 8-minute walk to beach& to popular Sharky's oceanfront restaurant with live music. Longer walk to Historic Venice Ave unique shops &restaurants. Private heated pool with dramatic fountains. 2 cars parking. no visitor parking. No pets. No smoking. Low-key quiet respectful vacationers PROPERTY & SAFETY RULES: --our housekeeper has a SEVERE pet allergy so we cannot accept any animals.
- - kids must be 6 & older AND ALSO must be able to swim well in order to stay in this property. Kids must be supervised at all times. No lifeguard on duty - swim at your own risk. No horseplay. No diving, jumping or flipping. SHALLOW WATER. Pool & common area hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.. Strict neighborhood noise ordinance in place at night. Follow all posted pool area rules. Keep pool gate doors tightly closed. Kids must always be supervised by responsible Adult
- Registered guests only. No visitor parking. 2 Parking spots per place - use parking permit hangtags. NO STREET PARKING. Absolutely no pets. No smoking or vaping inside and no smoking outside anywhere on our grounds. Drive slowly on our road. Low-key, quiet respectful vacationers only. Must be 25 years old or older or staying with parents to stay here. No parties, events, or noisy gatherings of any kind.
- we use a professional pest control service. Florida is a tropical climate and it is possible to see bugs inside despite our best efforts. Please keep windows/doors tightly closed & keep place clean & tidy with food tightly closed to prevent pests.
- $350 fine for evidence of smoking and for pet violations & face immediate eviction.
** LIABILITY WAIVER: By renting this property, you understand swimming and use of rental property is at your own risk. All posted pool and house rules must be followed for the safety and enjoyment of all. No lifeguards on duty. Pool gate door must always be tightly latched. Swimming pool closes at sunset. Follow pool hours. Kids must be supervised at all times by adult. You agree to be fully responsible for any accidents you may incur. You agree to waive any claim whatsoever against owner for accidents or claims arising from swimming or property use. By renting this property, guests hereby agree to hold owners harmless against any and all claims, damages or causes of action for damages arising from injury to persons or property, or loss of life sustained in or about the rental property by any person or persons whatsoever. The renter further agrees that the owners shall not be liable for any personal injuries or damages to any goods, wares, or property regardless of how such injuries or damages may be caused, or whether resulting from acts of negligence. We are professional hosts with nearly two decades of hospitality experience and numerous happy repeat guests with glowing reviews.
- Reservations are non-changeable & can't be canceled for refund for any reason ( beyond the time period specified at time of reservation on your listing site). We highly recommend obtaining travel insurance for peace of mind if you are worried about making your trip.
For fun island nightlife, we suggest hitting casual ocean-front "Sharky's" or more upscale "Fins" near us, or Daiquiri Deck on Venice Avenue. Enjoy! Our wonderful housekeeper and reliable maintenance team live close by if an issue arrises. We have a very thorough Guest Guide Binder in family room - please review with your group at arrival to maximize your vacation experience Coastal Living magazine honored Venice as Best Seaside Town in United States! Come see why:). Villa Portofino is in central location on quiet residential street in the highly desired "Island of Venice" - only 6 minute walk to our fantastic beach; the Fishing Pier (only pier NOT needing fishing license); and to ocean-front Sharky's restaurant with live tropical music and amazing sunset watching. Longer walk of only 8/10 mile (or free easy parking if prefer to drive) to Historic Venice Avenue's many unique shops, restaurants, tennis courts, splash through children's fountain, shuffle board, Farmer's Market, Venice Theater & numerous special events! You will receive a 4 digit keycode to front door which works on your dates - super easy and no need to worry about keys! — two cars Maximum in private driveway. No streets parking. No oversize vehicles or watercraft. NOTE: TV's typically "ON" at arrival * Are you working remotely and need a change of scenery? Do you crave a sunny getaway or a relaxing staycation? Treat yourself to a tropical, ultra-clean, private beach vacation house. No busy airports, no crowds, no hassle. Leave your worries behind & enjoy much more privacy than big hotels or condos. Grab your flip flops. Sunny carefree days await! Well equipped kitchen, bbq grill, & grocery delivery & take out options appeal to guests. We are Much more private than a hotel. beach gear is provided.
PRIVATE DEEDED BEACH ACCESS only for neighborhood residents & our renters
SQUEAKY CLEAN ACCOMMODATIONS provided! The well-being of our guests & our team is our top priority. Rest assured in light of Covid, extra safety precautions were swiftly implemented by our caring team so you can relax and fully enjoy your well-deserved beach vacation. Our housekeeping team is top notch!! All surfaces are deep cleaned & sanitized prior to your arrival.
VACATION HOUSE DETAILS: Our talented interior designer worked her magic to create a super comfortable, beautiful three-bedroom vacation house for our guests - enjoy! We are proud to say we have many, MANY happy repeat guests visit year after year as a tradition. Two of the bedrooms (on each end of the house) have king-size beds. The third bedroom has a full bed and twin bed. All bed linens & mattresses are new and comfortable! Two full bathrooms recently renovated. All new furnishings throughout in an upscale coastal, inviting décor. Our dining room has pretty French Doors overlooking our attractive private pool with dramatic multiple fountains (which can be turned on & off) and backyard with lots of tropical plantings. Our kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances and new dining table overlooking pool. Basic outdoor shower within pool screen area provides a very refreshing quick clean up option. Pool heat is included. Lots of free amenities! High-speed free WIFI.
- TWO CARS maximizing in private driveway. (no street parking). Registered guests only. - Absolutely no pets
- No smoking inside or outside anywhere on grounds
- Beach gear is included including 4 beach chairs, sand toy set, and beach towels
--** LIABILITY WAIVER: By renting this property, you understand swimming and use of kayaks are at your own risk. All posted pool and kayak rules must be followed for the safety and enjoyment of all. No lifeguards on duty. Pool gate door must always be tightly latched. Swimming pool closes at sunset. No night swimming. Kids must be supervised at all times by adult in the pool and Lemon Bay areas. Life jackets must be worn to use kayaks. Kayaks need to stay close to shore and not be use in windy or rainy weather. Kayaks can only be used in Lemon Bay - but not in ocean. You agree to be fully responsible for any accidents you may incur. You agree to waive any claim whatsoever against owner for accidents or claims arising from swimming or kayak use. By renting this property, guests hereby agree to hold owners harmless against any and all claims, damages or causes of action for damages arising from injury to persons or property, or loss of life sustained in or about the rental property by any person or persons whatsoever. The renter further agrees that the owners shall not be liable for any personal injuries or damages to any goods, wares, or property regardless of how such injuries or damages may be caused, or whether resulting from acts of negligence. We are professional hosts with nearly two decades of hospitality experience and numerous happy repeat guests with glowing reviews. Rental car is the best, easiest, most reasonably priced way to get to and from Venice (unless you are driving your own car). Free easy parking throughout Venice. Once you arrive, we have a good bike rental option listed in our guest guide with free delivery & pick up to the house. Only 6 minute walk to our great beach, the Fishing Pier & Sharky's restaurant.
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- - HEALTH & SAFETY RULE: our housekeeper has a SEVERE pet allergy so we cannot accept any animals. we have common areas she needs to be at.
Before booking this property -Guests agree to read, understand and adhere to the Liability Waiver at the end of our Listing Description
- $350 fine for evidence of smoking and for pet violations & face immediate eviction.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Venice
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Venice Island, a neighbourhood in Venice. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at CoolToday Park, or consider a night out at Venice Community Center.
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
Sharky's On the Pier - 17 min walk
Fins At Sharky's - 17 min walk
Food+Beer - 3 min drive
Cabo Breeze - 11 min walk
BrewBurgers Back Porch - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Very Popular Private pool House! Interior Designer Gem pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Very Popular Private pool House! Interior Designer Gem?
As of 14 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Very Popular Private pool House! Interior Designer Gem on 17 June 2026 start from NZ$440, 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 Very Popular Private pool House! Interior Designer Gem?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Very Popular Private pool House! Interior Designer Gem?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Very Popular Private pool House! Interior Designer Gem?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Very Popular Private pool House! Interior Designer Gem located?
Located in Venice Island, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Venice Fishing Pier and Venice Beach. Venice Art Center and Venice Community Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Near the beaches! Smooth process!The house was sufficient but a little dated and thrift store decor.
tamara d.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
Dear Guests, Glad to hear you liked the location and proximity to the beach. We are blessed with many happy repeat Guests . Most guests compliment the upscale coastal decor. We work with a talented professional interior designer. So maybe it just wasn’t your personal taste? Fortunately most people really enjoy the attractive decor & nice furniture-
Thank you again for visiting. Glad you enjoyed our convenient island of Venice location and smooth reservation process
sincerely, Amy & Team.
Great stay! The house was in a great location—super close to everything we wanted to do. It was also very clean from top to bottom, which made arriving feel really nice. We’d definitely come back. Highly recommend!
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was fantastic. The house was so cute, and extremely comfortable. It's located in a quiet neighborhood, but still convenient to the beach and shopping/restaurants. We had zero complaints, and will stay there again for sure. Loved it!!
We loved staying on this property. It’s immaculately clean, the pool is refreshing, and the location is central to so many things (downtown, beaches, restaurants).
We loved our vacation stay at this house! Everything was clean and organized. The neighborhood was peaceful and safe. Location was perfect. Our expectations were exceeded.
We stayed with a family of 4. This home had more than enough space for us. We loved the location and the pool. Very clean with all the things we needed. It was nice having beach stuff too; umbrellas, cooler, chairs. We would stay again.
Great place for our short visit for my dad’s 80th birthday! Everyone enjoyed the accommodations and the kids loved the pool. We would have loved to stay longer.
B L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
About the host
Hosted by Amy
My favorite childhood memories are visiting my cousins and grandparents with my family on Florida beach vacations. I met my future husband on a Florida vacation many years ago. For more than a decade, I have owned a vacation rental house business and absolutely love helping families plan their dream Florida beach vacations. We are proud to say we have many happy repeat guests who make our Venice vacation house their favorite annual beach escape!
Why they chose this property
We own the vacation house right next door. The sister of the lady we purchased the house next door for put this Venice Island house on the market about a decade ago and we jumped at the chance to have another dream vacation house in this great Venice Island location. Ironically we often have adult sisters renting both of the side-by-side vacation pool houses so they can be close but each family still has their own space with plenty of privacy. We absolutely love this vacation house's location! We can easily walk to our great beach, Sharky's ocean-front restaurant with live tropical music, the Venice Fishing Pier & the shops & restaurants of Historic Venice Avenue!!! There are just a handful of single family homes in this quaint beach community which can LEGALLY be rented for stays shorter than 1 month in duration & we are proud to be one of them.
What makes this property unique
Four key things I often hear our guests rave about: our interior designer creates special interiors with casual 'island touches' so guests feel like they've escaped the real world and can fully relax. Second - we have a beautiful, newer private heated pool so we were able to put in many cool features like the multiple water fountains arching into the tropical blue pool waters to delight our guests. Third - we offer outstanding hospitality and have two very similar neighboring vacation houses in this desirable Island of Venice location near our great beach & also walkable to historic Venice Avenue shops & restaurants. Many of our guests want their friends or family to stay close but still have their own private pool house & their own yard - a very unique feature. & * Finally - Venice Island was featured in "Coastal Living Magazine" as one of the Best Seaside Towns in the US! In a prime, quiet Venice Island setting, Villa Portofino is one of the very few legal short stay vacation houses in this highly desired beach town! Don't risk booking an "illegal short-term rental place (for stays under 1 month in duration)" which can easily fall through. Be safe & choose a local leader in upscale vacation house accommodations with more than a decade experience in providing top hospitality service. We treat our guests like family! Each guest is invited to our free new online "Hospitality Suite App" - we spent a long time loading it up with our favorite local restaurants, fitness options, best shops, great local activities & very detailed vacation house & area information so our guests can really maximize their vacation experience. Cheers!
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