Location: Nokomis, Florida South West, Florida, USA (5 minutes North of Venice, 20 minutes South of Sarasota)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 5)
We are offering our comfortably furnished, three bedroom, vacation house in Nokomis, Florida.
Nokomis is centrally located on Florida's Gulf Coast, just south of bustling Sarasota and north of the quaint "old Florida" town of Venice. Our house is in a cul-de-sac on a quiet and well-kept family neighborhood street. A small picturesque lake, often crowded with egrets, woodstorks, and herons, borders the backyard, which is partly shaded by a giant live oak and a tall palm tree.
We are a five minute drive to Nokomis Beach on the Gulf of Mexico. A slightly longer drive takes you to famous Siesta Key Beach and other beaches and vacation attractions in and around Sarasota and Venice. Historic Spanish Point and Oscar Scherer State Park are just a few miles up the road, and Florida's largest state park, Myakka River Park, is about a half hour drive.
ABOUT THE HOME:
The master bedroom has a queen-size bed. One bedroom has a twin bed, and the other bedroom has two twin beds, which can also be made up as a king if desired. All bedrooms and the living room have ceiling fans. The large living/dining room has comfortable seating plus a full-size dining table. The furnishings and décor are "casual Florida."
The entire house has new ceramic tile floors, accented by attractive area rugs. Both bathrooms have combination tub/showers. The air conditioning/heating system is recently new, and the house also has a washer and dryer. There is a small wooden deck at ground level for outside dining, and a park bench at the water's edge for relaxing or birdwatching.
Bed linens and beach towels are provided, plus a full complement of kitchen utensils, tableware, dishes, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, and coffee-maker. The TVs (living room and master bedroom) have cable service, and the living room TV has a DVD player. Unlimited use broadband Internet connection is included - just plug in your laptop!
GETTING THERE:
You can fly into the Sarasota airport, which is about a half hour from our house, or you can often find lower airfares to either Tampa or Fort Myers, each about an hour away. Exit 200 from Interstate 75 feeds you onto Route 41 (Tamiami Trail) a few blocks from our house.
OTHER RENTAL DETAILS:
* 11% local taxes are added to all rentals.
* A refundable $300 damage deposit is required, and there is a $75 departure cleaning fee.
* Local phone calls are free; long distance calls can be made with a phone card.
* Sorry, No Pets are permitted.
We are pround to be a member of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
For us, the greatest feature of our location is our proximity to Nokomis Beach. It is a lovely quiet beach, with calm waters for swimming and lots of space to spread out. Just bring a book and a beach chair (and maybe a beach umbrella), and relax in the sun. If you walk about 15 minutes south on the beach, you will arrive at Venice's North Jetty, especially interesting at sunset when dolphin watchers join the ranks of fishermen who have spent the day.
You can drive to other nearby beaches: Caspersen Beach, the longest beach in Sarasota County, and Venice Municipal beach, which has a coral reef a quarter mile offshore. Or head north and visit Sarasota's Siesta Key, Turtle, and Crescent Beaches.
And when you get hungry, there's no end to your choices. Try Sunset Grill, right across from Nokomis Beach. Or Casey Key Fish House, also nearby. Or explore dozens of other local restaurants and cuisine, from Mel's Diner, home of delicious diet-busting southern home cooking, to the famous Captain Eddie's Seafood, for some of the freshest casual seafood and friendliest service in the area. Try the nightly specials and weekend music at the Saltwater Cafe, in Nokomis Village shopping center. Or drive over to Venice Island, whose downtown area offers a variety of charming restaurants of all types.
And don't forget to explore Sarasota, just to the north. Sarasota offers a full range of cultural attractions - theatre, opera, ballet, music concerts, galleries, fine and casual restaurants, water sports, and activities of all kinds. Drive downtown, then cross over to nearby Lido Key, browse the shops on St. Armand's Circle, laze at the beautiful Lido Key Beach, and head back to St. Armand's Circle for a relaxing dinner and people watching at Columbia Restaurant or one of the other great restaurants on the circle. Visit famous Ringling Museum, set in John Ringling's mansion, or see a Cincinnati Reds spring training game.
TENNIS... GOLF... WATER SPORTS...
If you like to golf, there are dozens of courses in the area, many of which are open to the public.
If you prefer tennis, there are six public court locations in Venice, and there are two courts right in Nokomis at the local community center on Nippino Trail. If you like to play doubles, just go over to the public tennis center on Venice Avenue on Venice Island any morning, sign up and have a seat. When the current doubles set completes, the next four waiting players get their turn. It is a great way to meet new tennis friends!
If you're interested in water sports, nearby marinas offer charter fishing, kayak, and boat rentals.
DAY TRIPS:
Nokomis is just a couple of hours from Disney World, or visit the Busch Gardens amusement park or the Dali museum in Tampa. Or drive south a few hours and head east for a visit to the Everglades!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Internet connection
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Birdwatching and Wildlife Viewing, Opera, Ballet
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
December-March .. $2000/month ............... (minimum rental 1 month).
April-November .. $1350/month .. $500/week .. (minimum rental 2 weeks).
* 11% Local Tax Added to All Rentals.
* $300 Refundable Damage Deposit Required.
* $75 Departure Cleaning Charge.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Your Gulf Coast Getaway House! - Nokomis, FL - Florida House Rental just 5 Minutes from the Beach - 20 minutes South of Sarasota!
- View From Back Yard - With Some Visitors ! - Nokomis, FL - Florida House Rental just 5 Minutes from the Beach - 20 minutes South of Sarasota!
- Dining Area, Adjacent to Living Room - Nokomis, FL - Florida House Rental just 5 Minutes from the Beach - 20 minutes South of Sarasota!
- Master Bedroom with Own Bathroom
- Blue Bedroom - Two Twins or Combine for King Bed
- Green Bedroom - Looks Out at Lake !
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