Vacation Rentals by Owner

January Stay

Guest: Judy S. (Palmyra)
Date of Stay: 01/29/12 Review Submitted: 03/03/12

We stayed at this property for two weeks in January. This was a convenient location to enjoy the beaches, nice walking areas and exploring downtown Venice and the surrounding area. We particularly enjoyed sitting on the lanai, watching the golfers and the occasional appearance of alligators in the lake. We were happy to hear from Nigel that property is scheduled to be updated in the spring, making it a more appealing place to return to next winter.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.

I loveeeee renting this condo for my vacation

Guest: Meg (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 12/01/11 Review Submitted: 01/06/12

I found this condo listing on VRBO around ten years ago for my annual vacation to Florida every December. I have not felt any need to go elsewhere as I enjoy being here so very much and have rented it every year since then. The location is awesome - you are in a quiet, friendly community but yet you are close to all the fun things to do on the island. You have a myriad of great restaurants and shopping within five minutes of the condo. And the condo itself is awesome. The owner is most accomodating and provides upgrades and listens to the renters needs. You have everything you would need. The condo is located on the 9th hole of a golf course and you also have a water view from the condo. I love the peace and quiet and I really enjoy the beautiful condo. You have everything you would need or want in the condo including central a/c, washer/dryer in the unit, two bedrooms and two baths, a formal dining room and a fabulous linai where you can watch the golfers or just meditate and enjoy the beauty around you. I strongly recommend renting this condo as you will most assuredly enjoy it thoroughly!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Venice condo

Guest: Snowflake (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 11/02/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

Nice pool ,great view of golf course,well maintained, comfortable.couldn't have ask for better weather.

Recommended for:Age 55+

Venice condo

Guest: Snowflake (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 11/02/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

Nice pool ,great view of golf course,well maintained, comfortable.couldn't have ask for better weather.

Recommended for:Age 55+

Great Vacation Rental - Highly Recommended

Guest: David (markham)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11 Review Submitted: 10/16/11

Nigel, thank you for letting us stay at your condo during the LPGA Qualifying school. You have a tremendous condo that is very convenient, quiet and well kept. What sets you apart of other landlords is your willingness to be reasonable and help our situation get worked over. Anyone reading this, I had difficulties getting payment, papers to Nigel. He was very fair and reasonable and we ended working over any complications and stay at this beautiful place. If you are a golf lover these two courses are very nice and fair. Challenging not but over powering, I have on doubt anyone that stays at this place will not fall in love with it! Thanks again David

Owner response:David, Many thanks for your nice comments. You are most welcome to stay again.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

May vacation

Guest: JB (Rockaway, New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 05/11/11 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

My sister and I rented this condo for two weeks in May and it was wonderful. Very quiet and relaxing, Nigel was very helpful with any queries that we had. Would go back in a heartbeat. Great value. Janet & Christine

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Stay in Venice

Guest: Sue (Denver)
Date of Stay: 04/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/17/11

Nigel could not be any more accommodating to work with. He responds quickly before as well as during the stay. We love Venice, and this was our first time at this property. We would definitely return.

Owner response:Can I just thank you for your kind words. It is very important to us to offer a complete service from start to finish.. We always try to keep the guest in mind during their stay and as a result we have many repeat bokings. Thank you.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful place to stay

Guest: DC (West Michigan)
Date of Stay: 04/03/11 Review Submitted: 04/20/11

Thank you to this condo owner. The condo was in great condition and the owner made this a very easy transaction for the stay. We had a great family vacation and plan to come back again. It is in a great location with great views and nice pool. Really liked the fact that there was an elevator for convenience. Everything you could possibly want to do is within a short drive. Many beautiful beaches. Children had a great time searching for shark's teeth at the beach. Thanks again and look forward to our next stay here at your condo at the Plantation!!! Sincerely- Michigan travelers

Owner response:Many thanks for your kind comments. I will look forward to your next stay and it is nice to have repeat guests as it shows you are getting something right! Nigel

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Mathieu1 (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/21/09 Review Submitted: 11/21/09

Nigel, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed staying at your condo. The view down the 8th fareway is spectacular. With the sun shining in from morning until evening, I could have sat out on the lanai all day taking in the scenary and every so often watching the golfers go by. It’s amazing how the golf course is so quiet and how well the grounds are maintained. The Plantations is a great location, with the Manasota beach just 10 minutes away and public golf courses nearby. I enjoyed the new course across the road – Sarasota National – and of course my favorites - Boca Royale and Myakka Pines. I hope I’ll have the chance to stay at your condo again next year.

Owner response:Mathieu, Many thanks for your comments and you are most welcome to stay again. Nigel

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Guest: Linda_HAC52870 (LaPorte, In.)
Date of Stay: 11/01/06 Review Submitted: 11/14/06

Thanks Nigel, Our 2 week stay in your condo was breath taking. Your condo is decorated beautiful and very comfortable.The weather was great for viewing from the lania and spending time at the pool. A perfect place to stay while on vacation.

Owner response:YOU ARE MOST WELCOME TO STAY AGAIN AND THANK YOU FOR LEAVING THE COMMENTS. NIGEL

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Guest: Mr and Mrs Dicks
Date of Stay: 07/19/05 Review Submitted: 07/18/05

We spent the week of June 26th to July 2nd in your condo in Venice. The accommodations were Very adequate and we enjoyed our time there.We were able to spend some time at the beaches. Thank you for allowing us to reschedule our original reservation from April to June.

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Guest: DIAN FUSCO (COVENTRY, R.I.)
Date of Stay: 06/01/05 Review Submitted: 06/19/05

IF YOU ARE PLANNING A TRIP TO FLORIDA AND WANT TO STAY ON THE GULF COAST IN A BEAUTIFUL AREA, PLEASE GO TO VENICE, AND STAY AT THE FAIRWAYS, VERY NICE, NIGELS; CONDO IS VERY CLEAN, HOMEY AND HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR RELAXING VACATION, THE POOL IS CLOSE BY, MY SISTER AND I HAD A WONDERFUL TIME, THE CONDO IS NICELY DECORATED AND HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED, JUST BRING YOUR CLOTHES, SWIM SUIT AND PLENTY OF FILM FOR SOME BEAUTIFUL PICTURES, HAVE BREAKFAST IN THE LANAI AND LISTEN TO THE SOUND OF THE BIRDS,OR JUST WATCH THE GOLFERS GETTING AN EARLY START, THE CONDO IS FACING THE PLANTATION GOLF COURSE, I CANNOT WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR , YES YOU GUESSED IT, I PLAN TO VISIT NIGEL;S CONDO AGAIN, DIAN

Owner response:THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KIND COMMENTS. NIGEL

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Guest: Dian Fusco
Date of Stay: 05/20/05 Review Submitted: 05/19/05

MY SISTER AND I FULLY ENJOED YOUR CONDO AND HOPE TO RENT IT AGAIN NEXT YEAR, MAYBE SOONER IF POSSIBLE, WE MET SOME LOVELY PEOPLE THERE, AT THE FAIRWAYS, AND THE AREA, WAS ALSO VERY NICE, AGAIN THANK YOU , SINCERLY DIAN

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Guest: Peter Pollock (Osterville, Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 05/01/05 Review Submitted: 05/01/05

Thak you Nigel! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your Fairways unit. The weather was perfect for the entire two weeks. We enjoyed the views of the lake and golf course. It was a pleasure to have rented directly from you and I will be happy to recommend your condo to friends and customers who may want to stay in the Venice area.

Owner response:Peter, Thank you for your kind comments. We will always welcome you back at anytime in the future.

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Guest: John West (Butler, PA)
Date of Stay: 03/01/05 Review Submitted: 02/28/05

Thanks Nigel, We had a wonderful time again this year. The Condo is in a nice location with a great view of the fairways and lake. John and Jan West

Owner response:John thank you for your nice comments and your return visits over the last two years. You were great guests and you are most welcome back at the condo in the future.

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Guest: Meg Kravitz (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 01/01/05 Review Submitted: 01/07/05

Dear Nigel, I really loved staying at the Fairways in your condo. It is so quiet and peaceful there and the accomodations were terrific. I also really enjoyed the neighbors and sunning at the swimming pool. I will love to stay there again. Meg

Owner response:Eileen, Thank you so much for your kind comments about the condo and the swimming poll. I hope you come back to see us in the future. Nigel

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/04 Review Submitted: 11/19/04

Dear Nigel, We enjoyed our stay at your condo for two weeks in early November. The weather was beautiful and the accomodations were comfortable. We also enjoyed the view from the patio. The location is convenient to several beautiful beaches and is only minutes from downtown Venice. It is also very convenient to Sarasota and the airport. We hope to go back to area in the future. Kind regards, John & Terry Cross

Owner response:Thank you John & Terry. I am glad you enjoyed your stay at my condo.

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Guest: David n' Nancy lundy (Plymouth, Ma.)
Date of Stay: 05/01/04 Review Submitted: 05/13/04

Thank you Mr. Nigel for allowing us to stay at the Fairways. It was most enjoyable to have our meals overlooking the "Green Grass" of the golf course. This is a must stay for anyone looking to stay in Venice. Looking forward to staying at the Fairways in the near future. Thanks Nigel. David n' Nancy

Owner response:Thank you David and Nancy. It is always nice to receive positive comments. I look forward to serving you again on your next stay. Nigel

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Guest: Steve Mick
Date of Stay: 04/17/04 Review Submitted: 04/16/04

My many thanks to you for a very enjoyable stay in Venice for our annual holiday week. We were very happy with the condo, which has a nice view of the lake. We always enjoy staying at the Fairways, and this year was no exception. Weather was great; your apartment was great.

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Guest: Don and Judy (Latham, Ny, 12110)
Date of Stay: 04/01/04 Review Submitted: 04/07/04

Had a wonderful time in Venice for the month of March. Condo location was great and had a beautiful view. Plan I doing it again next year if available.

Owner response:Mr and Mrs Wilson have indeed booked again for the 2005 season

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Guest: John and Janice West
Date of Stay: 03/06/04 Review Submitted: 03/05/04

John and Janice West have booked again for February 2005 and said" We had a great time, and are looking forward to next year".

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Guest: Marilyn & Jerry Chaney
Date of Stay: 03/06/04 Review Submitted: 03/05/04

Marilyn & Jerry Chaney stayed at the property for the month of January and said " We do plan to stay again. It is a comfortable place".

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Guest: John and Janice West (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 02/01/04 Review Submitted: 02/19/04

We found the condo an ideal location for birding up and down the coast. It also has nice beaches nearby. The balcony in the condo is an ideal place for breakfast and dinner with its wonderful view.

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Guest: Gary & Dawn Butler (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 07/01/03 Review Submitted: 07/26/03

My family and I have spent our last three vacations at Mr. Nigel's condo. During this time I've found the booking process easy but most importantly the condo has a personal touch to it that gives the feeling of your own home. A great place to go and relax.

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