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The lovely house in South Venice, steps away from the beach. Come, relax and enj

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Living area
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Gamer ready
    One of the few properties with a video game console for guests.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Venice, FL
  • Place, Lemon Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Manasota Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

master

1 Queen Bed

second master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

first

Bathtub · Toilet

second

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The lovely house in South Venice, steps away from the beach. Come, relax and enj

Charming Vacation Home Near Lemon Bay Preserve & Manasota Beach

Welcome to your perfect Florida getaway! This bright and beautifully maintained vacation home offers the ideal combination of comfort, privacy, and convenience. Nestled beside Lemon Bay Preserve, it's the perfect retreat for beach lovers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience Florida's relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Comfortable & Spacious Living

This charming split-floor plan home features two oversized primary suites, providing privacy and comfort for couples, families, or friends traveling together.

Primary Suite 1: Queen-size bed, walk-in closet, dual vanities, and a spacious walk-in shower.
Primary Suite 2: Queen-size bed with a full bathroom featuring a tub/shower combination and single vanity.

Both bedrooms have sliding glass doors that open directly onto the screened lanai, allowing you to enjoy peaceful preserve views from the moment you wake up.

The open-concept living area is light, bright, and welcoming, making it the perfect place to relax after a day at the beach.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

The modern kitchen features beautiful granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and everything you need to prepare meals during your stay. Whether you're cooking breakfast before a beach day or enjoying dinner with family, you'll feel right at home.

Outdoor Living

Step onto the oversized screened lanai and enjoy tranquil mornings with coffee or relaxing evenings overlooking the private backyard and the natural beauty of Lemon Bay Preserve.

Beach & Outdoor Adventures

Nature and beach lovers will appreciate the fantastic location.

Walk approximately 1.5 miles through scenic Lemon Bay Preserve to reach beautiful Manasota Beach.
Drive or bike just 2.5 miles to Manasota Beach, which offers free parking, modern facilities, and a public boat launch.
Enjoy breathtaking Gulf Coast sunsets.
Join free beach yoga sessions offered on many mornings and evenings.

The home is also conveniently located near several popular Gulf Coast beaches, including:

Manasota Beach
Venice Beach
Caspersen Beach
Beach Gear Included

To help you enjoy your vacation, we provide:

Two complimentary bicycles
Three beach chairs
One beach umbrella

Everything you need for a fun and relaxing day by the water is ready for you.

Amenities
Two spacious primary suites
Two full bathrooms
Fully equipped kitchen
Stainless steel appliances
Granite countertops
Free Wi-Fi
Smart TV
Washer and dryer
Oversized screened lanai
Private backyard with preserve views
Free driveway parking
Two bicycles
Three beach chairs and beach umbrella

Security Camera

For the safety of our guests and the property, the home is equipped with one exterior security camera that is always active. The camera is located at the front of the home and faces the front door/entryway. It is used for security purposes only.

Whether you're planning a peaceful retreat, a beach vacation, or an outdoor adventure, this lovely home offers everything you need for a memorable stay.

We look forward to welcoming you and hope you enjoy everything Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast has to offer!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Additional security deposit - $300.00
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Lockbox code will be provided by text/email 2 hours before an arrival. Please text/email us when you checked in and check out.
put out trash and recycle in separate trash can and put for Thursday morning collection 6:00 am. Take out trash and recycling, do not mix them out.
Please try to leave the property in same condition it was on arrival, EXCEPT regular routine cleaning

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7371658
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Venice

South Venice, a neighbourhood in Venice, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Manasota Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider British Open Pub and Venice Community Center.
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Venice, FL

What's nearby

  • Lemon Bay - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Venice Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Manasota Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Venice Area Audubon Society - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Woodmere Park - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The lovely house in South Venice, steps away from the beach. Come, relax and enj pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The lovely house in South Venice, steps away from the beach. Come, relax and enj?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The lovely house in South Venice, steps away from the beach. Come, relax and enj?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The lovely house in South Venice, steps away from the beach. Come, relax and enj?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The lovely house in South Venice, steps away from the beach. Come, relax and enj located?

Located in South Venice, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Lemon Bay and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Venice Beach. Manasota Beach and Elite Health Venice are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a awesome vacation. Stayed 4 nights, very quiet neighborhood, just minutes away from the beach. True to the listing, very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice choir Neighbourhood and spacious living conditions
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

Close to Manasota Key beach

Easy to get to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonie D.

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

Nice house, great location!

We really enjoyed our stay. Perfect location, nice house and clean! Quiet neighborhood and just a few minutes from the beach. The only negative is that the thermostat reset the temperature every day and it was warm when we returned because of the afternoon sun coming through the windows above the door and curtains. Thankfully it didn’t take too long to cool the house down. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne V.

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

Enjoyable stay

My husband & I stayed here for the month of February for the second time. We like: A preserve to walk in is nearby Close to Manasota Beach and other beaches Short bike ride to the Waterway Trail Layout of the house with 2 bedroom/2 bath Large screened lanai to hang out on Quiet, safe neighborhood We would stay here again!
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Clean and airy home

The home was clean and airy. Loved the walk in closet in master bedroom. We met one of the neighbors, very nice. They provided bikes and beach chairs. We had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frank B.

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

Great place to stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The house was roomy, comfortable and welcoming. It is in walking distance to a local park and we walked over most mornings to watch for bald eagles that have nested there for many years. The Manesota Beach is close enough to ride our bikes to our continue along the beach road to Englewood. Venice and it's restaurants are only a short drive away. This place is highly recommended
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson H.

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

Cute getaway home

Perfect house for two couples. Master bedrooms are on opposite sides of the house to allow for more privacy. The screened in porch was lovely and kept all mosquitos away. It is a five minute drive to the beach where you can look for lots of shark teeth! I would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

robert e.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Mixed

First of all the positives. The home was large with plenty of room. The bed was very comfortable. Most of the furniture was nice. Appliances were good. The location of the home was excellent for our needs, and just a couple miles from Manasota Beach. Peaceful neighborhood.On a less positive note, the home was in need of a deep cleaning. Lots of dust and dirty floors. When we arrived, one bed just had a pile of sheets sitting on top of it in a clump, and we were unsure if they were clean or dirty. There were no dressers in the bedrooms to keep your clothing. Most of the towels were thin, scratchy, and worn. the yard and landscaping were totally neglected. We did enjoy our stay overall, and would consider staying again if some attention were paid to the issues noted above.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob R.

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

Nice but needs a little work

The house was very nice and had all the amenities, but due to flight delays we checked in after dark and there were no exterior lights on or motion detector lights, which made it very, very difficult to work the combination on the lock box. Also, my sister had a nasty fall on the walkway after dark because of the poor lighting. One of the bikes has a broken handlebar so we were not able to use them. We baked muffins one morning and the oven smoked very badly and smelled like electrical chemicals. We did not use the oven after that. I think it needs to be cleaned or replaced. Also, oven light would not turn off. However, house was otherwise very comfortable. Neighborhood was very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Trish H.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location

Strange Interaction

The first day we were there Marina texted and said the owner wanted to enter the garage to park his motorcycle. This request would be the next day between 8 and 9 at night. This seemed odd and I asked that she call me. She did and I why we could not park our brand new car in the garage. She gave me some crazy story and I said that the only reason we rented the house was because it did have a garage and the description of the house did not say we could not park our car in the garage. This was very disappointing however we complied. The owner never showed up and Marina did not answer any of my messages as to why he did not come. We also did not like having outside cameras watch our every move! Also, I know we had to pay an additional fee for the house to be cleaned and then we’re asked to tip the house cleaners! Really? The house was not all that clean. Lights and fans were full of dust. Just not a pleasant stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 December 2021
We wish we could have made your stay more comfortable. Next time, if something isn’t up to part, please reach out to us during your stay, so we can address it ASAP. It is clearly stayed in our description that parking on the driveway only, not in the garage. Per owner request i've contacted you day before owner was planing to drop off his bike at the garage, and next day i called you and left you a voice mail, that the owner is canceled his plans, because you was not happy with that arrangement. We’re sorry for miscommunication issue during your stay. We’re here any time to help you have the best stay possible. Thanks, Marina
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin N.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great potential!

The property has very good bones - nice location and rooms, but lacks some key amenities. Living/dining room furniture was of good quality and comfort and was well arranged. Bedrooms have no dressers, so what to do with a week’s worth of clothes becomes a question. Likewise, the kitchen equipment is not up to standard: few matching plates, utensils, or glasses and a poor, scratched-up selection of pots/pans. Overall, the kitchen equipment was similar to what you might expect to find in a college kid’s first apartment. A $300 trip to Target would fix this. The shower stall in the primary bath showed a good deal of mildew. I bought spray to try and reduce it. Also, the clip that holds the handheld shower head was broken, so showers were 100% one-handed. I shared that info with the property manager, but it took well over 48 hours to resolve. Management offered to send someone out Christmas Day, but I waived that off, so don’t count that time in the 48 hours. Landscaping is underwhelming, with overgrown shrubs and dead potted trees out back and weeds overgrowing the walkway out front, which I removed. The supplied charcoal barbecue is tiny, rusty, and about 16 inches tall. The plastic Adirondack chairs are old, so the chalky finish comes off onto your clothes. It would be helpful to have the switches throughout the house labeled for convenience. If the above issues were addressed, I would have no hesitation about coming back to the house. So much potential!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We genuinely appreciate all guest reviews as they help us improve and provide a better experience for future visitors.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sherry C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

I've Had Better

There were good and bad about this property but I felt because the bad outweighed the good, I wouldn't stay here again. You may have a different experience but this was mine. I attempted to contact the property manager 6 days before check in because the Canadian border was potentially closing with Omnicron and I wasn't sure of my options. I never heard back. Then 3 days before we were leaving, I was getting worried. So I reached out again and said we would be travelling and asked when we should expect information for our arrival . I still never heard anything back. Now I was getting really worried because we had to cross the border and no one was responding. I didn't know if they were still reachable and I needed time to cancel if they weren't. Finally 2 days before, I contacted VRBO. They told me to call them. So I did. Still no answer. That night I called VRBO again and they called them with no response. Finally they sent a message to the property manager with a deadline and the morning before we were set to travel, they finally sent the info. A disappointing start to an already challenging time to travel. So communication was really poor. Once we arrived, the place wasn't the cleanest. There was a layer of dust on the bedroom lamps, the sheets smelled musty and we found a couple of inspects on the curtains and in the kitchen. Possibly palm roaches. I didn't bother to reach out because there was enough disappointing things that it wasn't worth the effort. I did tell her the issues before we left like no garbage bags, no dishwasher rinse aid so we couldn't use the dishwasher - maybe we were supposed to supply all that??. Not sure if we were and if so, I didn't anticipate having to stock a house with the bare necessities. Maybe I have just been lucky with other rentals. Chairs in the back of the house were so dirty, you couldn't sit on them. I sent her pictures and she said it was due to the tornado but they were a permanent dirty and broken up. You couldn't even clean them. She did say she wished I had reached out sooner but alot of the things wrong should not have been left up to the renters to deal with on vacation. Good things about the house - the location was fantastic, they had bikes at the house you could use, and when the tornado blew through and we lost power, she was quick to call the power company. All in all, I expected more. But if the price is right for you and you have low expectations, you may do alright.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would definitely stay again! Would be great for two couples or a family with children since it has the split bedrooms with a bathroom connected to each one. The bed was comfortable and evenings on the couch with the huge TV made our downtime enjoyable and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying here again! Beautiful house. Very clean and well stocked with everything we needed! Great location! Will definitely come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dakota W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Not bad

Rented the house for a month because we are here cleaning up from the hurricane when we got to the house it was 80 degrees in the house so I turned it down to 60 to cool of faster well after working all day and unpacking I forgot to turn it down so they set the thermostat to 74 degrees and locked it I asked if we could at least turn it to 70 because it was warm at night and they told me I could but never unlocked the thermostat so if like to sleep when the house is 75 degrees this is the right house for you
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM H.

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

Family visit

Perfect place to go back to after spending the day with family. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc W.

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

Had a great time there.

Loved the layout. Needs a little TLC. Neighbors friendly. Neighborhood "eclectic". Some properties immaculate. Some properties pretty sad. Neighborhood needs some covenants and enforcement. Lot next door is about to go under construction. I would want to know if I was renting during that time.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne V.

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

Nice house in quiet neighborhood

Nice house with beachy decor inside. It has a great screened-in lanai at the back that has seating plus a table with chairs. Vegetation and trees behind the house nicely obscure the house to the back and lots of birds and squirrels can be seen in the trees there. The neighborhood is quiet, safe and well-maintained. If you like to walk through nature, the Lemon Bay Preserve is right down the street and around the corner. If you like to walk around the neighborhood, you can safely walk on the streets which are not at all busy. If you like to hang out at the beach, Manasota Beach is a short 1-mile drive. If you like to bicycle, you can safely ride your bicycle 3 miles to the Venetian Waterway Trail that begins in Shamrock Park. That trail links up with the Legacy Trail to provide 20 miles of continuous bicycling. It is a 6-mile drive to downtown Venice with its park, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rita M.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Good House / Location Not So Good

Our goal was to check-out Venice to see if this might be a good location for a retirement property. While the house itself was nice, comfortable and very private, it is buried in a neighbor that is approximately 25 minutes away from the actual town of Venice. Before we booked, I googled "South Venice" proximity to the downtown area and it appeared much closer than it actually was. The dishwasher didn't work (but OK since we spent very little time there). Also, we woke one morning to no power. A neighbor told me it happened in that house often. It didn't take long to be restored after calling the property management, but by that time we had taken cold showers and were ready for our next site-seeing adventure. Personally, I would not stay here again based on the poor location to the downtown area & the fact that we could never find our way out of the neighborhood (buried in the boonies). If you just want to get-away and mostly stay at the house, this will be a good location for you. If you like to be near the action, this is not the place for you. Hope the review helps others.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

South Venice vacation

The property was comfortable. The only issue was the TV’s. One bedroom had a air antenna with very limited channels and one bedroom had a very small old TV that didn’t work at all. The TV in the living room was a smart TV with limited cable channels.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lenore S.

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

nice stay

My husband and I slept well and enjoyed using the kitchen. The faucet for the sink in the kitchen leaked at the joint where you switch from spray to stream and needs replacing but this home worked well for us!
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda B.

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

Graduation vacation

This house was exactly as displayed online, close to everything and very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Truly enjoyable!

Very clean property, near beach. Has everything you need, well equiped. Quiet neighborhood. I highly reccomend this property as you wont be disappointed! Pictures are exactly how the propery looks.
Stayed 22 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter k.

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

Hidden Charm

Hidden Charm! We loved the house especially the lanai.We loved the location. It was very quiet and private. The house was very comfortable.There were a few minor problems but nothing serious.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2021

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