This 3 bed, 2 bath residence located in a quiet neighborhood of South Venice was newly remodeled and designer furnished with a contemporary flair. The Master Bedroom has a King Bed with a private bath with shower; the 2nd bedroom has a Queen Bed (with TV); and the 3rd bedroom has bunk beds to accommodate the whole family. Second full bath for bedrooms 2 and 3 has a tub and shower combination. The dining area features a table that seats 6 comfortably with 4 additional seats at the kitchen island. The kitchen comes completely stocked with all your culinary needs including appliances, spices, complete cookware and glassware. The house has wireless internet throughout with a 65” TV in the living room, a 45” TV in the 2nd bedroom and a 40" TV in the lanai.. The spacious lanai has a fire pit, 2 fans, a gas grill for your family dinners and a table with 4 chairs. All of the flooring in the house (except the master bathroom) has new luxury vinyl flooring installed in June of 2022.
There are bikes for two adults, three children (one with training wheels) a scooter and a tricycle. There is a cornhole game that can be used in the yard or taken to the beach. There are four Tommy Bahama beach chairs, two umbrellas, two coolers, a beach caddy, beach towels, two shark's teeth shovels and kid's toys.
Spend your day lounging in the lanai and enjoying the private pool ($85 per week additional fee for pool heater). and a fee of $100 per person for additional guests above 3. In the evening you can wind down and relax in the lanai listening to the sounds of wildlife.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Please start a load of towels in the washing machine and leave the remote control for the garage door on the kitchen counter. You can close the garage door by hitting the enter button.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No diving in pool
No glass in pool and lanai area
No feeding or approaching the alligator
Important information
You need to know
Property # 7481144
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit
About the area
Venice
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South Venice, a neighbourhood in Venice. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Venice Performing Arts Center and Snook Haven Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, power boating and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Panera Bread - 5 min drive
Circle K - 6 min drive
Chili's Grill & Bar - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Relax in our PRIVATE Pool at Water View Villa have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Relax in our PRIVATE Pool at Water View Villa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Relax in our PRIVATE Pool at Water View Villa?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Relax in our PRIVATE Pool at Water View Villa?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relax in our PRIVATE Pool at Water View Villa?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Relax in our PRIVATE Pool at Water View Villa located?
This family-friendly Venice holiday home is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Elite Health Venice, Venice Area Audubon Society and Lemon Bay. Manasota Beach and Woodmere Park 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.
We cannot wait to have the chance to return! We had everything we needed and more. The home is clean and perfectly equipped for a wonderful vacation! Our host Patricia is amazing and we look forward to returning.
Andrea M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2026
Hi Andrea, I'm so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Rice Road and I'd love to have you return. Thank you for your kind words, Patricia
We had a great stay at 5540 Rice Rd. The home was very comfortable, clean, and well maintained, and the location in Venice was excellent. Everything was exactly as described, and it was clear the owners take pride in the property. It was a relaxing place to stay, and we would absolutely consider staying here again in the future. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Keith H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2026
Good Afternoon Keith, I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Water View Villa in Venice. I hope you'll return in the future. Best Regards, Patricia
Our family had a great stay for a week at Patricia's home. Everything was spotless and the description explained everything well. If we travel back to Venice we would definitely book again!
Roy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Hi Roy,
Thank you for your kind words and I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. I would love to have you and your family return. Patricia
Hi Phil
I'm happy you and Nancy had an enjoyable at my property in Venice. I appreiate you leaving it so clean and I hope you'll return in the future. Patricia
Home was very nice, beds were comfortable, everything you need is available, pool was nice (once it was heated), loved we had a garage and we couldn’t have been more comfy! Owner was great with communicating.
Tana B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2025
Hi Tana, Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay. Please keep Water View Villa in mind for another year. Best Regards, Patricia
Owner is very accommodating would highly recommend this home!
joyce h.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 January 2025
Hi Joyce
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and I'll let you know at the end of March if there are any weeks available for March next year. Thank you, Patricia
Owner was exceptionally nice and great with communication!
Bertha M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Hi Bertha, Thank you for your review and I appreciate how clean you kept the property. I would love to have your return in the future. Best Regards, Patricia
I would definitely stay there again. Pat is a lovely host and had a beautiful home! We enjoyed our stay very much and appreciated being able to use her home!
Cindy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Good Morning Cindy, I'm glad you had a nice visit with your family and enjoyed my home. I appreciate the good care you took of the house and look forward to having you as a quest in the future. All the best, Patricia
Check in was super easy. The inside of the home is very nice and updated. Everything was clean and easily accessible. Kitchen had everything we needed. The large garage has plenty of room to park and is loaded with beach gear, bicycles, etc.... The pool and lounging area are fabulous. The owner was wonderful to answer questions and address any concerns. Would stay again without hesitation.
Kimberly R.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2025
Hi Kimberly, Thank you for writing such a nice review of my property in Venice. I always want my guests to have everything they need to have a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. I appreciate how well you took care of the property and I'd love to have you return. Best Regards,
Patricia
We enjoyed our stay so much. The home is just as depicted. Clean and well stocked, and tastefully decorated with comfy beds. So many beach necessities in the garage, as well as toys and pool floats. Laundry was helpful, as well as many beach towels. The pool oasis was enjoyed every afternoon, and made for some wonderful memories.
Sylvia M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Hi Sylvia, I'm glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed staying at Water View Villa. Thank you for your kind words and I would love to have you returnn in the future. Best Regards, Patricia
Loveky modern updated property pefect for us had absolutely everything you could need. Pool area very tranquil and not overlooked yet shops bars ans restaurants less than 10 minutes away.
Home has everything needed for a beach vacation. The owner was easy to contact, even made contact with us to make sure that we had everything needed for our stay.
Tracee C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2021
Good Evening Tracee, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will return in the future. Thank you for taking such good care of the property. Best Regards, Patricia
This home is beautifully decorated with a calm and inviting atmosphere. The host has provided everything that guests might need for a great vacation ! Patricia was very accommodating and helpful with questions that we had during our stay. We would definitely return to and recommend this property !
Thomas G J.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2021
Hi Diana, thank you for your kind words and I'm happy that you and Tom enjoyed your stay. You were the perfect guests and left the house spotless. I hope you get some spring weather soon. Patricia
This property had everything you could need while visiting. It was well equipped and had been updated throughout. The beds were very comfortable and the pool area was a great place to relax.
The property manager was very responsive and thoughtful.
Jeff B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2023
Hi Jeff, Thank you for your great review and I'm glad to know that you enjoyed your stay. I hope to see you and your family again.
Happy Holidays, Patricia
This was a great place to stay and we will likely book it again if we need a place in the Venice area. Homeowner was easy to communicate with, responded quickly. Home was very welcoming, pool was great! There were items for us to use at the beach or bike around. Beaches are all very close. HIGHLY recommend this home!
Heather G.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2025
Hi Heather, I"m happy to hear that your family en;joyed their stay at my property in Souh Venice. I would love to have you as a returning guest. Take care, Patricia
The house and property were clean and furnished with everything we needed. The beach chairs, umbrella and towels were handy for our beach days. We used the lanai, heated pool, and outdoor area every day. It’s private and only a short drive to anywhere. Patricia made the check in process easy and was an excellent host. We would definitely stay at this property again.
We had a great stay at this property. Everything was exactly as pictured and described. The home owner was very attentive and prompt with communication. Would definitely stay here again if in the area. Thanks again Patricia for a wonderful week!
Susie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2021
Hi Susie, I'm glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Water View Villa. Thank you for taking such care of the house and I hope you'll return in the future. Patricia
The house was amazing and Patricia made sure everything was great for us. We enjoyed every part of our experience. Everything we needed for a day at the beach or a bike ride or a lazy day in the pool.
Mike M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2020
HI Mike, I'm happy that your family enjoyed your stay at Water View Villa and I hope you will return in the future. Thank you for taking such good care of the property. Best Regards, Patricia
Lovely house, clean, nice decor and with everything you need for a great vacation. The location was great with easy access to different gulf beaches including bicycle distance to the nice Manasota key beach. Easy communication with the lovely owner Patricia. Thanks and my best recommendations!
This is a place to find your refreshment and quiet place of peace uninterrupted except by nature's music. Love, love, love the location, beautiful surroundings, exceptional interior design, and maxed out on whatever you need in the kitchen to entertaining. As I daily enjoyed my morning coffee in the lanai and escaped with a good book around the pool, I got lost in the readon I love Florida. Thank you for taking such care to your guests needs and providing home away from home. Most sincerely, John & Sheryl B
John B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
John and Sheryl, You really made my day with the detailed review you did on my property. I'm so happy to know you had a good stay and would love to have you ask a returning guest. Patricia
About the host
Hosted by Patricia Whelan
I've owned multi-family rental properties in MA for over 30 years. After renting houses in Florida for several years I decided to sell one house in MA and buy a single family to rent as a vacation home. I've had the house updated and furnished for guests so they have everything needed to have a relaxing vacation. I personally work with the cleaning and pool crew every week to make sure that the house is clean and move-in ready. I always ask for feedback to see if there is anything missing. I know how important a vacation is and want to provide my guests with a stress-free stay.
Why they chose this property
You can read the reviews and you will see why you should rent this house.
What makes this property unique
House is set overlooking a pond with conservation land behind which makes it a quite, private oasis. The most noise you'll hear is from the birds!