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Be one of the first to stay in this colorful coastal vacation rental in Venice, FL located just five minutes from the beach. Art and creativity were prioritized in the design and the home was custom painted by a local artist. If you appreciate fun, quirky touches and loads of personality, this is the ...
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Venice House
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Very comfortable home Fabulous location- close to beaches, shopping, restaurants, etc Private, fenced-in yard
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This is a beautiful town home with beautiful view. The lanai overlooks two lakes, an island and a private golf course. The golf course is the Plantation Golf and Country Club. This town home was our private home for many years. The community is small, private and very quiet. You will enjoy your stay.
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Venice Condo
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This is, hands down, the most beautiful condo in a perfect setting that we have ever had the pleasure of renting! We loved every minute of our stay. Everything is top quality and the owner is a pleasure. ...
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Be one of the first to stay in this cozy, beach house vacation rental in Venice, FL located just ten minutes from the beach. The home has been fully renovated and equipped with modern amenities. An open concept, luxury vinyl plank flooring. The living room has comfortable furniture with plenty of room ...
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Venice House
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This Venice vacation rental ground floor condo has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and room for 6 guests with air mattress. It features 2 separate lanais. You can enjoy the sun and swimming at the pool, local shopping, golf and nearby beaches. The unit features reclining chair and all the kitchen supplies needed. ...
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Venice Condo
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Quiet, peaceful, pretty location! Clean, spacious condo. We enjoyed sitting on the lanai in the mornings and so peaceful to sit and read in the evenings. We have family in the area and this location ...
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This beautiful first floor, end unit condo is just steps away from the community pool and less than 20 minutes from the beaches of Venice. You will love the many activities offered - or choose to relax on the patio and enjoy the golf course views.Both bedrooms have sturdy real wood KING beds with ...
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Venice Condo
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This place has everything you could wish when you dream of a Florida visit: a sparkling pool, relaxed ambience next to the golf course, a screened-in lanai AND an outdoor patio. Beth was wonderfully accommodating, ...
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Welcome to your newly remodeled studio at Bahia Vista Gulf – the ultimate beach retreat! This cozy unit boasts stylish vinyl flooring, a convenient washer/dryer combo, fridge, microwave, and 2 countertop burners. The living room is decked out for entertaining with comfy furniture, and a Queen-size ...
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Venice Studio
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Great location on the Gulf with beautiful pool area beach. Just steps from the Jetty inlet with a lot of boat traffic and fishing to watch. Would definitely come back!
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Welcome to the Queen's Flamingo. A 3br, 2bath, heated pool home. This home has everything you need for a relaxing vacation. The home has a heated salter water pool and spa combination, outdoor covered roof dining, fully fenced in yard with privacy fencing, and a Florida room. The split floor plan ...
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Venice House
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This was the perfect cozy home. With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. With an open floor plan (living room and dining room area). The heated pool and spa was perfect under the lanai. The yard is spacious. The kitchen ...
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Wonderful 3 bedroom beach & pool home recently fully remodled, located on a quiet street with few neighbors surrounded by palm tree groves. A double car garage to keep those vehicles cool and driveway for four or more cars when you have guests. Newly resurfaced/tiled in ground Gunite swimming pool ...
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Venice House
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We stayed for a week. The house was clean and nice. Pool was great. Dee was great with communication. The private ferry to the beach was very nice and convenient. There are some locals that use the ferry ...
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This home is ideally located in the South Venice neighborhood just a 3 minute walk to Shamrock Park and the Inland Waterway and a short drive to several beaches.If you are looking for a great pool this is the place. The house features a heated saltwater 15x30ft pool with a swim up bench. This pool ...
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Venice House
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Location was great and the neighborhood was safe and quiet. Plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, and retail stores within a few miles. Home was clean and bed was very comfortable. House was well supplied ...
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This Venice vacation condo rental has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and room for 6 guests and features views of the fairway on Plantation Golf Course. It is a ground floor unit and has 2 separate lanais. You can enjoy the sun and swimming at the pool, local shopping, golf and nearby beaches. The unit features beach ...
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Venice Condo
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The condo is in a very nice location. First floor a plus. Enjoyed watching golfers from the lanai. It was clean, well equipped and stocked. Renting was very businesslike- no issues, owner helpful, deposit ...
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This Venice vacation condo rental 2nd floor condo has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and room for 6 guests It features 2 separate lanais. You can enjoy the sun and swimming at the pool, local shopping, golf and nearby beaches. The unit features leather reclining furniture and all the kitchen supplies needed. All ...
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Venice Condo
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Perfect location in Venice close to the beaches and Wellen Park. Terrific restaurants are in the area.
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Home, 2 Bedrooms, 2.0 Baths, (Sleeps 4) The Spring and Summer are beautiful at our heated pool home in South Venice just 3.5 miles (10 minutes) to beautiful Manasota Key Beach!! Enjoy privacy and peace & quiet in our lovely home nestled in a calm, serene neighborhood in Venice Florida. Just 12 minutes ...
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Venice House
Distance to beach: 1 miles to Venice Beach or Sharky's Beach
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ISLAND BEAUTY! Close to the beach and downtown Venice, 3 BR, 2 BA with beautiful heated pool. The home has been completely remodeled including an updated kitchen & baths and beautiful hardwood floors. This charming bungalow has a great yard and pool area, perfect after a day at the beach (only 3 ...
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Venice Bungalow
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We spent four weeks here in March- April. Two things made me give it an excellent rating, the location and the pool area. It is a 15 minute or so walk to beach access or a 3 minute drive, with plenty of ...
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Bask in the sunshine on Manasota Beach or splash in the clear blue Gulf waters at one of the several nearby beaches. Venice, Florida is the shark-tooth capital of the world, and many beachcombers find these hidden gems while strolling along the water's edge. Chairs, towels, umbrella, cooler and sand ...
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Venice House
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If you get a chance to rent this home, don't let the opportunity pass you by. Everything that is listed on thus site is absolutely true. Spacious, clean, location, and let's not forget the pool. Bill ...
Distance to beach: 8 miles to Manasota and Venice each
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Completely updated villa in the Plantation of Venice. New kitchen, walk in shower, new vinyl floors, views of the lake from the kitchen island, Florida room, enclosed lanai and master bedroom. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, nice yard, close to shopping. 2 car driveway with a garage.
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Venice Villa
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This house rental is the best I have ever stayed in. Location in Venice could not be better for all of the wonders that Venice offers. My two month stay had all the comforts of home. Having lived in this ...
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This is a beautiful three bedroom condo overlooking the Plantation Golf and Country Club. We are on the thirtieth fairway which overlooks the lake and the golf course. The condo is a two minute walk from the heated pool. We are in a very private section of the Plantation. The cute downtown of Venice and ...
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Venice Condo
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A nice place great view good location love the beach and park in Venice the owner is every nice and is really helpful and keeps the place up really well. were going back in December
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Be one of the first to stay in this cozy, coastal cabana vacation rental in Venice, FL located just ten minutes from the beach.The home has been fully renovated and equipped with modern amenities. An open concept, luxury vinyl plank flooring. The living room has comfortable leather furniture with ...
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Venice House
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By R\S GRANT Stay at 561 Cabana May-June 2024.Paul the property owner was amazing we had a small problem and he was in our driveway as we got off the phone. The house while small has all that is needed ...
Distance to beach: 3 miles to Manasota key beach
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Equipped with everything for a great season in florida. Master with queen bed and room for desk work. Second bedroom with full size bed. Large enclosed porch with separate hvac system perfect for one to two office areas and an extra bed. Outside grilling area with propane grill. Kayak and flotation ...
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Venice House
Distance to beach: 7 miles to Manasota Beach
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This Venice vacation rental 2nd floor condo has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and room for 6 guests It features 2 separate lanais. One of which is closed off and air conditioned. You can enjoy the sun and swimming at the pool, local shopping, golf and nearby beaches. The unit features reclining furniture and all ...
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Venice Condo
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The month we spent in Venice was the most relaxing month my wife and I have had in years. The condo was very nice, clean and comfortable and in a very nice location. The pool was excellent, a short walk ...
Distance to beach: 7 miles to Manasota Key Beach
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Enjoy your stay in beautiful Venice in a fully renovated, tastefully furnished 2 bedroom/2 bathroom second floor condo overlooking a private country club golf course. Open floor plan and vaulted ceiling make the space feel spacious and airy. Relax in a well appointed elegant living room with a 65 inch ...
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Venice Condo
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Had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful condo for the months of March and April ‘24. The condo was very well appointed and just a pleasure to stay in. The owner was very friendly and responsive ...
Distance to beach: 3 miles to Manasota/ Venice Beach
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This home is truly the retreat and vacation you been looking for. Featuring a luxurious, coastal decor with a resort style feel. The name of this home is the Octopus Gardens. This 3-bedroom pool home has a split floor plan with the living area that is absolutely spectacular when glanced upon. The accents ...
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Venice House
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Had an amazing vacation at this Beautiful property... Everything was Perfect! Frank was awesome to work with! Will definitely be back!
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Home, 2 Bedrooms, 2.0 Baths, (Sleeps 4) Come, Relax in our updated, Dog Friendly, Lake Front home with Wonderful Water Views in South Venice, Florida! WIFI, Screened Porch.. and MORE!Enjoy the experience of living on a Floridian lake on your tropical vacation. There is plenty of room to park your ...
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Venice House
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Welcome to golfers paradise. Located in one of the top ranked master planned communities in the country, Wellen Park Golf and Country Club offers everything one may want. This brand new fully furnished condo features 2 beds, 2 baths and 1,154 sq ft. The North facing, screened in lanai overlooks tee box ...
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Venice Condo
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My husband and I were very pleased with the condo and the amenities. Golf was part of the vacation package and was very inexpensive for the area. The downtown area was only a 15 minute drive and included ...
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This unit is already booked Janurary thru March 2025. Contact us for pricing as it depends on which month etc. Generally ranges from $3500 in the summer to $4900. This may not include taxes and fees. This 2 bedroom home is in a family neighborhood that rarely has rentals. Just one minute from the ...
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Venice House
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Well kept and nice local handyman.But are having a hard time to get down payment returned w/i the contract time. Two weeks after end of stay.
Distance to beach: 0.9 miles to Venice Beach
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This Condo is located on Venice Island and is part of the Bella Costa Community situated alongside the beautiful Intercoastal Waterway. From the kitchen, bedroom and front door windows, picture postcard views of the Dockside Marina and seafaring vessels passing by, can be had. It's a wonderful ...
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Venice Condo
Distance to beach: 2 miles to Manasota Key
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This newly updated home with it's unique guitar-shaped pool is an excellent getaway. The perfect place to unwind and decompress. The beautiful Venice Beach is within a 10 min drive to hunt for shark's teeth and a sunset stroll. If golf is your passion, an 8 min drive takes you to a one of ...
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Venice House
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We had a wonderful time in this home! It’s close to our favorite beaches and all the things Venice has to offer. The pool isn’t large but was plenty big enough for our needs and my girls loved the unique ...
Distance to beach: 100 yards to Golden Beach
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Our guests truly enjoy staying at our beachfront, one-bedroom condo at the Villas of Venice condo complex in Venice, FL. Our condo includes: a living room/kitchen combination, a separate bedroom, an attached lanai (Florida room), and a full private bathroom.Located directly on Golden Beach, on the ...
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Venice Condo
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Enjoyed our stay. Very close to beach with a nice pool. (Although the pool could use some umbrellas for shade/ relief from the sun). Condo was well equipped and clean
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This is a freshly remodeled and updated in-law suite in the beautiful Venice Florida. It’s in an extremely quiet neighborhood not far from the main drag and only 8 mins to the beach!
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Venice House
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Welcome to this stunning 2 bedroom/2 bath condo designed to inspire elegance and comfort. Fully Furnished, designer inspired residence is available to lease immediately. The master bedroom has a king bed, full bath, and walk-in closet. The 2nd bedroom has a queen bed. There is also a pull-out sofa bed ...
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Venice Condo
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We have not stayed here as of yet, but would love to if there was an opening. Wee are looking for Feb. and March of each year and its for 2 adults o chldren. We are from Michigan and want to get out of ...
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Come enjoy the beautiful island of Venice . This is a top floor updated 2 bedroom 2 full bath condo on the canal in Bahia Vista Gulf. The master has a king size bed and attached full bathroom . The guest room has sturdy restoration hardware bunk beds . It is only a two minute walk to the to the ...
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Venice Condo
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We loved renting this condo! We had a nice view from the balcony area. My 8yr old liked hanging out on the docks looking for fish. The condo is beautiful! The colors + decor are perfect- everything is updated ...
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This is it! Overlooking the Gulf with views to die for. This stunning waterfront home with 180 degree views of the Intercoastal Waterway is exactly what you have been looking for. Grab a Kayak and launch from across the street.A heated pool has been added will have pictures soon
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Venice House
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This house had everything we needed and more during our two week stay! The location is on a quiet street adjacent to the intracoastal waterway while only a few minutes away from major shopping and restaurants ...
Distance to beach: 1 miles to South Venice Private beach with ferry
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Our fabulous pool home with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Pool is 5 minute ride away from our unique private beach, with 5 minute shuttle boat access (only for Monthly renters, Association rules), a great selection of restaurants and plenty of shopping and convenient grocery stores! Also close to bike trails ...
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Venice House
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Great vacation at this house. Clean and all the necessary items and supplies were in the house. Thanks very much!
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This beautiful located condo on St. Andrews West Lake Park, on the Plantation, surrounded by full grown vegetation, is a welcoming site for anyone who wants to get away. The kitchen is newly renovated and the 2 bedrooms have their own ensuite bathrooms. The condo is close to all amenities. It is within ...
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Venice Condo
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Two blocks from public beach and down-town restaurants. The two beautiful 1 BR bungalows with a large living room were recently remodeled. Terrazzo floor - old Florida style. Smoke and pet free. Quiet and safe neighborhood surrounded by beautiful garden, providing tranquility and privacy . Best location ...
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Venice Villa
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Hey yall i think IM living in Paradise because the house reminds me of Living the good life the house is perfect location for my jib 5 minutes drive compared to me driving 2 hours to work decided to get ...
Distance to beach: 0.5 miles to Venice Beach - Alhambra Road Access
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Stay in the heart of the Venice Island Historic District in this fully furnished and newly renovated 2 bed/2 bath villa! Walk to beach or Historic Downtown Venice in 5 minutes! Very quiet yet convenient location. Villa has an open floor plan which includes a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ...
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Venice Villa
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This location is perfect for getting anywhere on the island by foot. The beach, downtown, Venice pier and south Jetty are all within walking distance! The unit worked well for our family, it is as described ...
Distance to beach: 10 miles to Nokomis Beach, 167 S Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 342
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This is the one you've been waiting for! Beautiful and exceptionally well maintained home, FULLY FURNISHED, with over 1600 square feet under air and a gorgeous IN-GROUND POOL! Ready to escape those Northern cold winters for good? Picture yourself relaxing by the sparkling swimming pool or entertaining ...
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Venice House
Distance to beach: 14 miles to Venice Beach
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Golf membership included in this brand new 2/2 golf view condo on the 10th hole in Wellen Park Country Club. If you need more space, a 2+den with a single car garage lakeview Veranda is also an option. This gated community is a golfer's dream! Take your love of the game to the next level with access ...
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Venice Condo
Distance to beach: 5 miles to Venice Beach
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Beautiful lake view large ground floor condo. Both front and rear heated / air-conditioned glassed in secure lanai's appointed with ceiling fans with light kits, with 1 new king sized remote controlled bed for late night reading. 1 queen sized bed, 1 full sofa bed and 3 twin beds with 2 full ...
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Venice Condo
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We enjoyed the condo very much. It was well stocked and the view was great. The unit was also convenient to stores and beaches
Distance to beach: 4 miles to Nokomis
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A stunning riverside villa with high speed WiFi internet and Ultra HD TV, private dock, heated pool, lanai and 2100 square feet of air conditioned living area which has recently been fully re-furnished and remodeled to a very high standard. (i.e. 'turnkey' with everything that you should need.) ...
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Venice Villa
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Lovely yard and view. Pool was great to have as well. Very spacious home and the hosts were awesome!
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Spacious vacation home that sleeps up to six comfortably. Centrally located in the heart of Venice, only a 7 minutes drive to Venice beach and 30 minutes to one of Florida's top beaches, Siesta Key ! this home is newly renovated allowing you to enjoy a comfortable stay ! If your arrival is earlier ...
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Venice House
Distance to beach: 500 feet to Venice
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stand alone villa on The Beach front property of Aldea mar located on Venice Beach. cooled/heated community pool. Shuffle board over looking the beach as well as a putting green. close to everything. There is a private garden and patio for dinning or just hanging out, There is a retractable awning for ...
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Venice Villa
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The single story villas are on a large parcel of property surrounded by palm trees and beach. Located right between downtown and the pier @ !!!
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Milton has unfortunately devasted many people. Our condo is available for fair rental price from November thru December 31 for up to 4 people. No Pets. Please reach out for rates. Note there is an HOA and cleaning fee.Enjoy holiday season months in spectacular Venice Florida. Anytime is great ...
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Venice Condo
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We stayed for the month of December 2022. The condo was clean and well cared for. Owners were prompt answering any questions we had and they checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. Kitchen ...
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Gorgeous 3 bedroom home in gated golf course community. Professionally decorated, 2400 square foot home all on one level. Our fabulous U-shaped, open-concept home is wrapped around a large screened private pool. The unique design results in airy, spacious sunlit rooms offering privacy around every corner. ...
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Venice House
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Need to get away? Come to visit our paradise in Venice! Beautifully renovated home is nicely furnished. Split bedroom floor plan, eat in kitchen, screened in lanai, mature landscaping. Location is everything in this home; under 10 minutes to interstate exit, beaches (Venice has 7 public beaches, all with ...
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Venice House
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Resort style vacation rental in Venice Florida. Water view from the lanai. Everything you need for cooking and relaxing. TV in every bedroom. Wi-fi. 30 day minimum. Available May 1st 2024 forward for long term rental if needed.
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Venice Townhome
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Absolutely loved our stay! The home is beautifully maintained and extremely clean. Beautiful decor and comfortable beds and furniture. The location is great and within quick driving distance of great restaurants, ...
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Beautifully and comfortably furnished 2 bedroom 2 bath condo with a screened Lanai. Gulf ‘N Bay is located on the sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. For your pleasure, you’ll find a large heated pool, Bar B Q area, Club Room with game tables, kitchenette and TV. Private beach access is within ...
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Venice Condo
Distance to beach: 75 yards to Our complex is directly on the beach.
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Enjoy the stunning sunsets at this beautiful beachfront community in Aldea Mar offering private beach access, largest heated pool on the island, putting green, clubhouse, shuffle board, and serenity.Fully furnished two bedroom, two bath villa. The villa has vaulted ceilings, light airy colors, and ...
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Venice Townhome
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GREAT RENTAL, FULLY EQUIPPED.QUIET. WEATHER SUCKED SO WE DIDNT GET TO USE THE POOL AS MUCH AS WE LIKED. IT WAS AWESOME & DEEP WHICH IS ALMOST NEVER SEEN. PEOPLE WERE VERY KIND.
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This beautifully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bath lake front condo located in the gated West Lake Gardens of St Andrews Park at the Plantation Golf Community is your winter home away from home. One car garage. Beautiful, light and airy home. Community pool for you to lounge around when you are not at the beach. ...
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Venice Condo
Distance to beach: 10 miles to Venice or Manasota
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******Hurricane update: We had no damage and the park continues to clean up for the upcoming season. Pool is open as well as most amenities & front gate as of 10/25/2024.*******Welcome to our Tiny Home. This stylish and cozy 1 / 1 with enclosed lanai located in Ramblers Rest along the scenic ...
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Venice Mobile Home
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Our stay at Michelle’s tiny clamping home was everything we expected it to be and then some. The home was well equipped with everything we needed. An added bonus were the bikes we were able to use during ...
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RATES DISPLAYED DOES NOT INCLUDE 13% TAX. DOES NOT INCLUDE GOLF Totally remodeled 2 bedroom/2 bath upper floor corner unit located in the highly sought after Plantation Golf and Country Club in Westchester Gardens. This is a third floor unit and has an elevator for easy access, or if you prefer, stairs ...
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Venice Condo
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From the moment we walked in to the condo we knew we've made the right choice! Pictures do not do it justice. We immediately felt right at home and there was no small detail overlooked. The pool was ...
A taste of Italy in Florida
Inspired by the city of the same name in Italy, Venice, Florida uses strategic waterways and a breezy gulf coast setting to attract thousands of travelers each year. This town takes the phrase “easy living” to a whole new level. Named one of the “Happiest seaside towns in the USA,” by Coastal Living, this Sarasota County hot spot is known for its sandy beaches, relaxed attitude, and friendly locals. Originally a tarpon fishing village settled in the 1870s, it was revived after 1960, when it replaced Sarasota as the winter headquarters for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
This city has amazing beachfront with available vacation rentals for you. When staying in one of our Venice vacation rentals instead of hotel, you’ll have much more space and privacy, plus cost savings when booking a property for a large group. Use the filters to narrow down your choices and choose the rental that calls to you.
Climate
Warm weather characterizes this gulf utopia. It offers over 300 sunny days per year, so don’t pack your umbrella. The temperature averages 90 degrees from June - September, so a summer vacation is ideal for the beach bums out there. Visiting in “shoulder season”, March-April or October-November, will still have you feeling the heat while saving on vacation rentals and other expenses. The temperature rarely dips below 70, so a light sweater is all you’ll need -- saves room in your suitcase for more bathing suits.
Dining and shopping
When visiting historic downtown Venice, shoppers will find a rich variety in the colorful shops along Tampa and Miami Avenues, housed in restored buildings of 1920s vintage now on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Otherwise, most shopping is ranged along the Tamiami Trail (US 41).
You won’t go hungry here, that’s for sure. Wake up and smell the warm scones from Croissant & Co. After that, you’ll count the hours until your first taste of seafood. When you’re ready, try Sharky’s on the Pier, Robbie’s Reef, or Capt. Eddy’s for a taste of fresh catch. Since the weather will be flawless, eat dinner at a restaurant with outdoor, sidewalk dining. Italian eateries like Made in Italy or Cassariano Italian Eatery will fit the bill and fill your belly.
Top activities and attractions
The beach is the star of the show here, as well as nearby Gulf of Mexico sister cities like Osprey and Nokomis. Those warm gulf waters make a day on the beach a must-do.
So where should you go? Venice offers 14 miles of beaches from Casey Key to Manasota Key There are plenty of recreational opportunities too, including swimming, sunbathing, fishing and boating.
The titular beach, Venice Municipal Beach, is a short walk from downtown and features a fishing pier that’s second to none. Venice Fishing Pier, an impressive 700-foot pier where you can fish for flounder, kingfish, tarpon, snapper, and king mackerel. In the evening, the pier is also the perfect setting for the sunset. Almost daily, you’ll see early morning yoga class and live musical entertainment in the pavilion around sunset. Venice Beach also offers a food concession, public restrooms, two sand volleyball courts, a picnic area and boardwalks.
The 84-acre Brohard beach and park has a shoreline along the Gulf of Mexico, a bait shop, restrooms and picnic areas. The southern two-thirds of Caspersen Beach Park is beachfront left in its natural state. There is a boardwalk, dune walkovers, fishing, nature trail, picnic area, restrooms and plenty of parking.
You’ll love a peaceful bike ride down the numerous quiet paths in Waterway Park, miles away from stress. Take the trails to the beach, pier, or a nearby restaurant. You can also traverse down the newly opened Legacy Trail. Other green spaces include Centennial Park, with its interactive fountain, and the Monty Andrews Arboretum at West Blalock Park. Oscar Scherer State Park is home to Florida scrub jays.
Events
Living up to it’s name as the “Shark’s Tooth Capital of the World”, Venice holds the Shark’s Tooth Festival every spring to celebrate these treasures that wash ashore. Fossil collectors from around the Southeast display and sell sharks teeth and other prehistoric fossils. Artisans showcase their shark-inspired work and food vendors serve up delicious dishes from seafood to BBQ. Children are entertained with such events as the Shark's Tooth Scramble and Mote Marine’s hands on exhibit.
For those who prefer culture to shark’s teeth, there are several annual events celebrating such things. The Venice Craft Festival in June, the Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival in March, and the Main Street Art Festival in November should do the trick. Don’t miss the Blues Festival in November or the free concert in Centennial Park on spring and summer Friday evenings.
Vacation rentals in Venice on FloridaRentals.com
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