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Venice Island Beach Retreat. 5 min walk to close beach-downtown. 1 minute by car

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Interior
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Venice, FL
  • Venice Fishing Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Caspersen Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Venice Island Beach Retreat. 5 min walk to close beach-downtown. 1 minute by car

Twin home listing #497067-next door has 66 5-star reviews. This is the mirror image duplex home next door--Newly remodeled 2023 so not as many reviews yet-amazing comfort, furnishings and location! Be one of the first to stay in this old Florida yet newly renovated modern home. Close to everything on Venice Island yet quiet and private-all amenities. 2 bedrooms,2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, laundry room with washer/dryer, large lanai, paver patio and yard . 2 blocks to beach.Parking for 2 vehicles outside your door-no steps. Super fast 1000gb internet speed
Enjoy the beaches, legacy trail for biking 1 block away, endless restaurants, parks, shopping theatre,boating, golf. Look for sharks teeth and never leave the island. Central location to everything. So many repeat guests!! If you have a large party contact me about renting both properties!!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Manasota Beach. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Caspersen Beach and 5 minutes from Venice Beach
Venice Island Beach Retreat. 5 min walk to close beach-downtown. 1 minute by car offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Gayle Callahan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Venice Island Beach Retreat. 5 min walk to close beach-downtown. 1 minute by car Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great annual visit to Venice
Our VRBO rental was very nice for my husband and me as we escaped the gray chilly weather in Columbus! Duplex owner Gayle was great, easy to contact, and the unit was very clean and well taken care of. We would rent from her again!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
In and Out
Everything was great. Exactly zero complaints. Homeowner responded to e-mails before and after visit. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gayle's beach house
Nice unit - location great - walk to beach - Sharkys enjoyed our stay -
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael J., Fort Collins

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Venice Beach Family Christmas!
Very nice property with two bedrooms. Was so nice to have a second bathroom with shower! The screened in sitting area was beautiful to sit and read in the mornings and evenings. There is a roll out twin bed that worked well for my significant others mom to sleep on. It was clean and had every amenity you could possibly need while staying. There wasn’t an air fryer but there is an air fryer option on the stove! The kids used it to warm up leftovers. Washer and dryer was nice to have to wash dandy clothes. I would highly recommend staying here!! Happy New Year to Gayle, the owner !
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location well equipped
Clean and well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

gerry m.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Venice property
Quick stay for house hunting
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Halona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yearly trip with friends
Absolutely 💯 fantastic place to stay. Close to beach and Suncoast airport cafe. Great little breakfast cafe. Will definently come back. The owner is so kind.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa p., Naples FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Venice getaway
Highly recommend this rental. Very clean, well appointed, modern renovation to this 2 bedroom duplex. Just a few blocks off the beach. In an established neighborhood in downtown Venice with lots of landscaping to offer shade for the lanai. Owner was extremely responsive and helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work Stay
Stayed for work and everything went well. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend
Great location for visiting the beach and downtown Venice. Clean, comfortable place with lots of space. Great host. Easy access and instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill m., Staten Island, ny

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome home!!!
You will not go wrong. Everything you need is close by and the home was Fabulous!!! Will definitely be back next year. Tytyty
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F., Brighton, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded our Expectations!!!
The duplex was easy to find in a safe quiet neighborhood. There was an awesome downtown full of souvenirs and loads of restaurants! There were lots of beaches nearby and we found loads of shark teeth! The photos of this property don't do it justice and the property owner was easy to communicate with!!! The only suggestions I have are more butter knives and maybe a little guest book with instructions or a book to leave notes in for future guests! Loved that there was a coffe shop and the Venice Merchantile across the street!!! We recommend staying here for sure!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

WHWayman

Liked: Cleanliness
Venice Florida in January is not a bad place to be
I am a retired engineer and I like to leave places better than I find them. The owner allowed me to change the furnace air filter and I repaired some bicycles. It was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Clean and close to everything.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway!
Stayed two weeks ..location was great! The unit was everything that we needed! Loved the screen porch!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet and all you need
Comfortable cottage for two adults, plus. Very clean with plenty of cookware if you need it. The surrounding area was very quiet for night time sleeping and felt very safe. The easy access to the beach and to the main road leading to stores, dining and activities was a plus. Gayle, the owner answered my two phone calls promptly and helpfully.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary cell

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R., Courtenay, CANADA

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and safe area
Accommodations were clean and in excellent repair. Property owner communication for minor troubleshooting was lightening fast. Would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat stay
This is my second time staying here. I stayed last year in the other unit. Gayle is very accommodating and the unit is modern, clean and in a convenient location. I recommend either unit as you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ehren W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
We loved our stay at your place!!! It was very clean had enough space for everyone, and equipped with everything we needed which came in very handy so we didn't have to go out and buy a lot of stuff for our stay. The location was perfect not to mention very close to a beautiful beach where we spent a lot of our time. We had a great time and would definitely stay there again if we ever headed back that way! Thank you for being an amazing host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Convenient location, home had everything we needed, walkable to beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marta T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and super clean
Super, super clean! Great location. Lost of attention to details. We had a wonderful stay. Even though it is a relatively short walk to the beach, it is too long to do it in the summer heat hauling beach chairs, cooler, umbrella and bags. But this was not an issue since there are plenty of beaches to go to to within very short driving distance (less than 5 minutes) with plenty of parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for out of town guest
I rented this for friends who came to town from Greece. The accomodations are perfectly tidy, well decorated and had everything they needed. It was intuitively organized which helped my friend who is blind feel right at home. Truly a great choice!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Venice Beach, Florida get-away!
I truly enjoyed my stay. All the beach parking is free. Found lots of shark teeth. That was fun! I would definitely stay in Gayle Callahan's home again!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023