Seahorse Shores - Walk to Beach - Wi-Fi - Many Repeat Guests

• Great Place to Stay

  Great Place to Stay

  • Guest Wedding Friends
  • Date of stay 06/25/08
  • Review Submitted 02/17/10
  My friends and I came to Florida for a wedding, and staying at the Nelson's house was cheaper than staying in a hotel for a week. The house was clean, and perfect for what we needed for the week. The house was within walking distance to the beach, which was great for our vacation. We would gladly stay here again!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, pet owners, age 55+.

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• Comfortable and Close to Beach!

  Comfortable and Close to Beach!

  • Guest Sonia and Steele
  • Date of stay 06/02/12
  • Review Submitted 12/07/12
  We were very impressed with the vacation home. It is close to a Publix and many dining options. The beach literally is less than 5 minutes away with no traffic. We were able to see dolphins swimming in the ocean just by sitting on the beach. Close by in Venice is Brohard Park where your dog cn take a dip in the ocean. It was wonderful to head to the beach and return to such a calm and comfy home. It has everything that you could ever want and if you forget your beach chair there are several in the garage, the owners thought of everything. I had never been to Nokomis before but this was one of the best beach experiences ever and I must say where we stayed definitely contributed to it. Thanks for sharing your home with us and our sweet pup! We loved it!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers.

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• Very comfortable, convenient, quiet, relaxing.

  Very comfortable, convenient, quiet, relaxing.

  • Guest Jeanette H.
  • Date of stay 07/22/12
  • Review Submitted 08/03/12
  We had a very nice stay at Seahorse Shore. We visited family in the area and enjoyed being close to Nokomis Beach. It was very hot so the location was great for jumping in the car for a quick dip in the surf. Greg had beach chairs, beach umbrella, beach toys for the grandkids. Everything was in working order especially the air conditioner. Bicycles in the garage, it was too hot so we didn't use them. George the big white heron came to visit us every day. I didn't have hot dogs but he liked ham if you break it into strips. We were within walking distance 1/2 mile to the beach. The neighborhood is very friendly. Greg provided toliet paper, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, plenty of towels. some cleaning products. WiFi. Cable TV. We wanted to extend our stay for 2 days and Greg was very accommodating and helpful. I have recommended Seahorse Shore to other people and just hope they don't make a reservation when I want to go back.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• Wonderful, looking forward to staying again!

  Wonderful, looking forward to staying again!

  • Guest Trish
  • Date of stay 07/07/12
  • Review Submitted 07/23/12
  This was perfect for our family. It was close to everything and very clean! We enjoyed having all of the amenities of home. THANK YOU!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• Awesome vacation - Great location

  Awesome vacation - Great location

  • Guest Ray
  • Date of stay 04/08/12
  • Review Submitted 04/26/12
  I search for days looking for the right place to stay during out family vacation in Florida. I didn't have a specific location in mind I just knew I wanted to be on the Gulf Coast and in warm weather. After searching many rental sites I came across this home in Nokomis, FL. I contacted the owner and found that he was very friendly and offered very reasonable price. The reservation process was easy and safe as Greg allowed the use of Paypal. Greg was very friendly and a great deal of help. Never having rented a vacation home I didn't know what to expect. We arrived Sunday around 5PM and opened the door. The home was really more than I expected. It wasn't a new home by any means but it was very clean and had everything we needed: towels/washer&dryer/fully stocked kitchen/tv/living room, dining room... The carport was an awesome addition...There was a huge gas grill for us to use. In the garage there were bikes (some need a little work), beach chairs and other beach items we could use. The best thing of all...we were a 10 min walk from the beach. Just walk to the end of the street and hang a right...go over the inter-coastal bridge and there is beautiful Nokomis beach. Free parking...(if you drive), clean bathrooms, life guards, and on Wednesday and Friday just before sunset you get to see many drummers of all kinds come play all types of drums and people dance and watch the sunset...This was a very awesome added bonus. The location is a short drive to either Sarasota, Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island...all of which we visited. You are also walking distance from Ice Cream, Deli's, Publix supermarket, CVS and more. The KC Key Food store makes great sandwiches and is a short walk from the beach/rental home. If you are planning a trip to Florida...this is a great place to go. Rent from Greg and you won't regret it... Oh yeah almost forgot...The famed "George" the heron that comes around did visit us several times. He comes right up to you and wants a handout. He really loves hot dogs :) ... Thanks Greg...Look forward to seeing you again someday.... Ray P.S. we were even able to bring along our little "Maggie" .. our little Shi Tzu dog... She loved it too...

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+.

  Owner response: Thanks Ray! We really appreciate the unsolicited review. You sum up everything that is great about the area and why we moved here in the first place. We lived in the property when we first moved here, now we live a mile away. It is a great location near a great unspoiled beach and we are glad you enjoyed it here!

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• Was exactly as advertised!

  Was exactly as advertised!

  • Guest Sheila C.
  • Date of stay 06/11/11
  • Review Submitted 06/28/11
  My daughters and I stayed here in June of 2011. It was wonderful! Clean and well maintained. Very close to the beach, and having the bikes available for our use made it seem even closer. Once we arrived we never NEEDED to use our car, as we walked/biked everywhere. A grocery store is close enough to grab a few things and put them in the bike's basket. There is a lovely bike trail nearby that we used often. The owners provided everything we needed from beach towels, gas grill, corkscrews, laundry detergent... Before sending the rental agreement, Greg went out of his way to make sure we understood the property details, pointing out that the duplex wasn't ON the beach, etc. Thanks to his great descriptions there were NO surprises - the property was exactly as I expected, if not better. I'm definitely interested in staying there again and I will recommend this property to friends and family. Thank you very much.

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

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• Everything you need!

  Everything you need!

  • Guest dbrown
  • Date of stay 04/25/11
  • Review Submitted 05/11/11
  This is a lovely property. It truly has everything a vacationer could ask for when looking for getaway. The home itself is equipped with everything and the kitchen sink! We picked up a bottle of wine and the clerk asked if we needed a corkscrew after a brief discussion we decided to take a chance on the place having one. The clerk smiled at us and said, "They all say that and they all come back". He laughed and said he would see us in a few. When got back there were two in the drawer (thanks Greg). The house is in a real (not commercial or vacation) neighborhood very close to the beach, convenience store, grocery store and restaurants. It is clean, peaceful and has a comfortable feel. The area is beautiful and the water at Nokomis Beach is clear and inviting. It is an easy bike ride from the house. Although it is so close some days you may want to take the car to pack the beach chairs and sand toys, also provided, to stake a spot on the beach, but there is a sandwich shop right on there premises so no need to pack a lunch. Navigating the area is easy and there is so much to see and do; the drumming circle on Saturday nights on the beach, Sanibel Island is a day trip away, Venice pier and Sharky's, and fresh orange ice-cream at an orchard, sunbathing and shell seeking just to name a few. There is something for everyone. The owners of this property have thought of practically everything from beach chairs to sand toys but if they have missed something or if you have (again thanks Greg) they are a phone call away. We will definitely be back again and again!

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

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• Awesome and Amazing!

  Awesome and Amazing!

  • Guest beachlover
  • Date of stay 02/13/11
  • Review Submitted 02/13/11
  Seahorse Shores is the perfect getaway. The duplex is always clean and feels like home. We love walking and biking to the beach and the places to eat are close by and wonderful! It is also centrally located so we can visit all of our favorite spots. The owners of Seahorse Shores are wonderful. You get the personal touch with each visit. My husband and I highly recommend Seahorse Shores!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• This Duplex is Heavenly!!!

  This Duplex is Heavenly!!!

  • Guest beachlover
  • Date of stay 02/12/11
  • Review Submitted 02/13/11
  My husband and I have been visiting Nokomis for many years. Seahorse Shores is the perfect accommodations for us to get away from home (Illinois). The duplex is always clean and it's the next best thing to having your own vacation home. The owners are fantastic! It's centrally located and the beach is beautiful. I highly recommend that you visit Nokomis soon!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• What can I say?

  What can I say?

  • Guest mother of the bride!
  • Date of stay 12/15/10
  • Review Submitted 12/20/10
  I could write a book about how enjoyable our time was!. Came for my daughters wedding,and it was fantastic!.Went to Nokomis Beach and picked up some of the prettiest shells I've ever seen,made friends with a seagull that followed me everywhere. I brought along my 70 year old mother, and she loved the whole experience and could not get over the fact that we didn't have to stay in a hotel. We had the freedom to do what we wanted,when we wanted!...Everything was within easy access (my daughter lived across the road and two blocks down~how cool is that?! Spent a lot of quality time with her and rather than driving back and forth from one of the hotels in Sarasota! The wi-fi was wonderful (and FAST)!...THE neighborhood was very quiet and peaceful. We walked to the beach almost every day! Greg was a phone call away and easy to get a hold of,as we arrived earlier than expected, but everything was ready for us. I will definitely stay there if Greg and Deanne will have us again. (there will be grandchildren to visit in the future,I hope). The house looks EXACTLY like the pictures and I fell in love with the seahorse door knobs! Everything was spotless and we shopped at Publix and all the little specialty shops and cooking our own food (saved a few dollars too!)... I have told EVERYONE I know about our experience at Seahorse Shores,,,and DEFINITELY will return! I would recommed this to anyone,older people,younger people, families,honeymooners,best friends and everyone else.! I told you I'd write a book!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 10/11

JANUARY:           $900/Week or $2700/Month
FEBRUARY:          $3300/Month         
MARCH:             $3100/Month
APRIL:             $600/Week or $1800/Month
APRIL 27 TO DECEMBER 21:        $450/week
OFF-SEASON MONTHLY RATES: MAY TO JULY & DECEMBER $1650; AUGUST TO NOVEMBER $1450
DECEMBER 21 to JANUARY 1 (11 nights): $785.71
Plus $75 exit cleaning fee & 12% Tax

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.