2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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This Venice vacation rental ground 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 reclining furniture and all the kitchen supplies needed. All linens and ...
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Venice Condo
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 ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 7 miles to Manasota Key Beach
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*February 2024 just became available due to cancellation.* 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. ...
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Venice Condo
This condo is so comfortable and has everything you need to have a fabulous holiday. The owners were so responsive and made our stay absolutely wonderful
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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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
We have been staying here for so many years now and always had intended to get different places each year,but after staying here, it's impossible to book elsewhere. The convenience, the location, the friendly ...
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 7 | Quick View
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
We stayed for 10 days in this amazing villa. Modern and stylish yet confortable with a lovely garden, pool and hottub. Only 10 minutes to the beach and 5 minutes to closest shopping center. Great service ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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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
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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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
Had a great stay in Venice area. Enjoyed the condo accommodations and activities. Will be back next year.
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2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo Five blocks from the beach. Community pool. Covered parking. Quiet location close to everything. 2 Bikes on location.
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Venice Condo
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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
Beautiful location and view from patio. Pool was heated to we were able to swim 27 days of our 30 days. 3 days was due to cold front came though. Safe place to take am ans pm walks. Extremely pleasant ...
3 BR | 3 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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First floor 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom Coach Home located in the gated community of Gran Paradiso. Fully equipped home with 2 car garage. Spend the winter months in paradise! Abundant activities for the entire family and centrally located in Wellen Park. Enjoy your winter here!
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Venice Townhome
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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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
Excellent location. Close to shopping, church within 1 mile, numerous activities in the area. I would definitely rent this unit again. Paul was a super host and responded promptly to any concerns I had.
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This is an efficiency single detached home residential area, 1,600 square feet.Close to the beach and downtown Venice. 20 minutes south of Sarasota. Close to the intercostal bike trail.Great location in a well-maintained neighborhood close to shopping, restaurants, grocery, tennis, golf clubs, ...
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Venice House
3 BR | 2.5 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Relax and enjoy the resort style of ammenities of Gran Paradiso in Wellen Park. Beautifully fully furnished 2 story town home in a quiet gated friendly community. We have everything you need for your holiday getaway. Granite countertops and Stainless steel appliances. This 3 bedroom townhome is 1850 ...
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Venice Townhome
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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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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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
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 ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Newly available furnished rental! Be one of the first to stay in this beautifully remodeled Venice 2/2 home in an amazing location. All new cabinets, quartz countertops, luxury vinyl tile, completely remodeled bathrooms, freshly painted and more, ready for your enjoyment. The house will be completely ...
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Venice House
Studio | 1 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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Newly remodeled studio unit on the 2nd floor in the Bahia Vista Gulf. This unit has all vinyl flooring, washer/dryer combo, fridge, microwave and 2 countertop burners . Living room furniture for entertaining guests along with a Queen size murphy bed. The couch is a sleeper sofa and can sleep 2 additional ...
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Venice Studio
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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 Nov-Dec. 2023. May 1st 2024 for long term rental if needed.
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Venice Townhome
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 7 | Quick View
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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
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 ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 0.2 miles to South Venice
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Relax at our many close by beaches, downtown Venice Island, gulf courses, boating, fishing, tennis, water sports, or our old south adventures. Try or many Biking and walking trails along miles of inland waterways and 30 miles of the Heritage trail. ACoralBay has upgraded and 100% furnished our tropical ...
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Venice House
Our home on Kimball Rd, Venice Florida was warm and welcoming. The perfect place to spend our winter vacation. Close to tennis courts, walking/biking trails and many beaches. The house was spacious and ...
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Updated beach condo for rent - Can be a minimum short term of 3 months or more in a quiet, predominantly 55+ resident community in a very well-kept condominium complex with heated pool and laundry on site. This condo is steps away from everything you will need - Venice beach, Downtown Venice (lined with ...
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Venice Apartment
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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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
House was clean and in a great location! We had 3 adults and 2 children in our group and had plenty of space for everyone. Home is 20 minutes from stump pass beach and 20 minutes from nokomis beach which ...
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 4 miles to Venice Beach, Shark'y or Manasota
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Our remodeled Tropical Vacation Home has everything for your living needs. 3 Bedroom with Office/Den. We are only 5 minutes to downtown and the close by Gulf of Mexico. Come enjoy our tropical beaches, golf, shopping, great dinning, fishing or just relax in our warm Florida sea side climate. Our home ...
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Venice House
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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Relax in our Dog Friendly, Lake Front home with Wonderful Water Views in South Venice, Florida!Enjoy the experience of living on a Floridian lake on your tropical vacation. There is plenty of room to park your RV or boat on the driveway extending the full length beside the garage (garage parking is ...
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Venice House
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2 bedroom, 2 bath exceptionally clean condo with golf course and lake view. Well equipped kitchen, towels, linens and beach chairs provided. Wifi, large tv in the living room and 2 smaller TVs in each bedroom. New in unit washer and dryer.
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Venice Condo
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Vacation at our beautiful pool home in South Venice just 3.5 miles (10 minutes) to beautiful Manasota Key Beach!! Enjoy privacy, peace & quiet in our lovely home nestled in a calm, serene neighborhood in Venice Florida. Just 12 minutes to Historic downtown Venice with the theater, shops and restaurants! ...
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Venice House
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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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
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. ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Located in Augusta Villas in the Plantation Golf and Country Club, the Vacation Villa is the perfect place for your next adventure. The 2/2 villa, with recently updated bathrooms, easily sleeps 6 with a master king bed, the 2nd bedroom with a day bed that can be either 2 twins or a king and a queen ...
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Venice Villa
Great place. Relaxing and close to everything we needed. I would most definitely stay there without looking elsewhere if it was open
2 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 7 | Quick View
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Unit is NOT available Jan-March 31 2024. $4400 per month total plus $100 cleaning fee at end. $90 monthly pet fee. This 2 bedroom home is in a family neighborhood that rarely has rentals. Just one minute from the main commercial Road and ten minutes from the beach and the famous Sharkys Pier. Pet ...
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Venice House
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.
3 BR | 2.5 BA | Sleeps 8 | Quick View
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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.
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Venice House
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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
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 ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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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
This is a great condo in an excellent location for everything. Close to the pool, grills, covered parking. We spent over 3 months in this condo this summer and had a wonderful experience. Beth, the owner, ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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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 . In addition the couch pulls out into a full size ...
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Venice Condo
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 ...
Studio | 1 BA | Sleeps 2 | Quick View
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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
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 7 miles to Manasota Beach
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Coastal comfort is what comes to mind when you walk through the front door. From the wall colors to the tile beneath your feet; you are immediately drawn in and want to enjoy the Florida life! And, it is all updated! Our condo offers two lanai’s, one off the master to enjoy the morning sunrise ...
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Venice Condo
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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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
We had just finished hosting an exchange student from the school year. Our family needed time together so we spent July in this condo. It was everything we needed. The owner is great and the condo is comfortable!
1 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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
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
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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
Amy's house was really great! It is newly refurbished and a very good place for the four of us. The kitchen is so well equipped with a big fridge, so we could cook or go to dine at one of the numerous good ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 0.5 miles to Venice Beach - Alhambra Road Access
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Available monthly starting April 15th. Stay in the heart of the Venice Island Historic District in this fully furnished and newly renovated 2 bed/2 bath villa. Villa has an open floorplan which includes a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Island Counter which overlooks the greatroom. A ...
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Venice Villa
Very comfortable villa. Spacious, everything you need is included. Richard was a great host. We will return in the future
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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
The home is located in a lovely well kept quiet neighborhood with a backyard view of a waterway & so many birds. It is a quick bike ride to The Legacy Bike Trail, offering small parks along its way for ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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
Great vacation at this house. Clean and all the necessary items and supplies were in the house. Thanks very much!
2 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
Distance to beach: 0.5 miles to Service Beach
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Nestled in a quiet neighbourhood, this beautiful 2 bedroom villa is in a 55+ community on Venice Island. A variety of beaches are a 5 minute bike ride, 3 minute drive or 15 minute walk. The quaint city center of Venice is about the same distance to the great restaurants, boutique stores and a boulevard ...
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Venice Villa
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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
This house was perfect! It was on a nice street that wasn't too busy but close to all our favorite attractions. Even the neighbors were friendly and one gave us a new restaurant to try and we did and she ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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
The single story villas are on a large parcel of property surrounded by palm trees and beach. Located right between downtown and the pier @ !!!
1 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 2 | Quick View
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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
The perfect location -- a short walk to the beach and an equally short walk to downtown Venice. This villa is clean, well equipped and comfortable. I did not want for anything. Beat welcomed me warmly ...
2 BR | 1 BA | Sleeps 5 | Quick View
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La Casa del Flamingo Feliz - Easy Stroll to the Beach!!Walk through a quiet Old Florida neighborhood with 1950's style beach homes adorned with palm trees and tropical flowers. Your 6 minute stroll (or quick bike ride!) will take you to the very private Golden Beach access leading to the pristine ...
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Venice House
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 6 | Quick View
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Beautiful updated 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Villa located in the Augusta Villas of The Plantation in Venice. Only a few steps to the community pool & clubhouse, on a quiet cul-de-sac.Villa is bright & roomy. Recent updates include kitchen, flooring & all new bedroom furnishings. . Master ...
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Venice Villa
2 BR | 2.5 BA | Sleeps 13 | Quick View
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BRAND NEW! GOLF MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED!!! HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER WELLEN PARK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB!!! Beautifully decorated, turnkey furnished and ready for Season 2024! Be one of the first to live in the prestigious Wellen Park Golf & Country Club. Enjoy paradise in this "Victoria" Home! 2 ...
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Venice House
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Situated within Pelican Point Golf and Country Club this private single-family home offers the ultimate, luxurious golf destination for golf enthusiasts, home-like environment for business travelers, and everyday vacation for all. The home has an open kitchen with cozy breakfast area, an open living/dining ...
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Venice House
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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Charming 2-bedroom 2-bathroom semi-detached villa. Beautiful Gourmet Kitchen, granite counters. Gorgeous Lake and golf course views Bright newly furnished bedrooms, kitchen, and living areas.
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Venice Villa
Beautifully renovated, all new, fresh and clean. Nicely decorated. Very well equipped kitchen. Plenty of towels. Excellent WiFi and wide selection of television shows as well as Roku. Full washer and ...
2 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 4 | Quick View
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RATES DISPLAYED DOES NOT INCLUDE 13% TAX 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 are nearby.Unit ...
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Venice Condo
This is a wonderful rental in the Plantation Golf Club neighborhood in Venice, Florida. The owners renovated this condo beautifully and have decorated it beautifully as well. The owners were excellent communicators, ...
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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