Golden Sunrise House, Private Heated Pool, 3 Bedrooms, SMART HDTV, Sleeps 6

If you have dreamed of vacationing on the water, Golden Sunrise is the house for you! Located lakeside in a gated community, it sports a huge lanai with heated pool and outdoor living/dining area.

Golden Sunrise is a large, beautiful family home with all the nice little touches that make your vacation unforgettable. Pull up the driveway and into the roomy 2-car garage, park the car, and forget about it for a while! At Golden Sunrise, you have access to all the amenities of the upscale Willow Chase neighborhood: lighted tennis courts, a clubhouse, basketball courts, a playground, a heated community pool, wetland walking trails, and even a trestle bridge with a lovely gazebo! So whether your passion is nature, sports, sunbathing, or all of the above, everyone in your group will find something they love to do.

The hardest part may be prying them away from Golden Sunrise, though. This house is perfect for your large group! Start exploring by walking right through and out the back door, where you will find the enormous atrium-style lanai and patio living space. The pool, which is heated, is just a couple feet from the lake, with magnificent views in 3 directions as well as straight up! The kids will love playing Sharks and Minnows while the grown-ups lounge poolside or indulge in a quick round or two of Texas Hold ‘em at the outdoor table for 6. Part of the patio is covered, offering protection from the strong sun, while the rest of the pool and sunshelf area offers a great place to sunbathe, nap, and watch the clouds scud by as you float in the pool.

Go through the sliding-glass doors from the lanai into the big, open great room and kitchen/dining area, and find yourself among top-drawer furnishings and a pleasing decor. The great room at Golden Sunrise offers a tray ceiling, ceiling fan, huge SMART HDTV with cable package and DVD player, and handsome leather couches with plenty of space for the whole group. Let the kids set up their Legos and Disney Princesses on the coffee table and put on a family movie; the high ceilings, luxe furniture, and spaciousness all contribute to your sense of calm and well-being. You have arrived in your Venice home-away-from-home, and it already feels like the best time of your year!

The dining table adjoins the living area in the great room, with high windows that frame the Florida sky nicely. A modern dropped chandelier adds a formal note, and the high-backed padded chairs are so comfortable that you might find yourself lingering at the table after the meal is finished. Quick game of Clue, anyone?! When else do you have time for old-fashioned family game evenings anymore?

Adjacent to the great room is a home office. You have free WiFi at Golden Sunrise, and should you have someone in your group who has to get a bit of work done during vacation, this office is the ideal place. A tray ceiling, ceiling fan, comfortable sofa, and large, beautiful desk make worktime much more enjoyable, and the French doors can be closed for privacy. This room is a great spot for journaling and reading, too, when the rest of the group is engaged in some lively activity and you need a few moments of calm!

The kitchen occupies one corner of the open-plan great room, and even if you have firmly decided not to cook at all on this vacation, the top-of-the-line appliances, handsome decor, and full complement of cookware, serving dishes, utensils, and cook's tools will tempt any chef in your group to break out the knives and concoct delicious meals using Venice's fresh seafood and tropical fruits! Granite countertops, wooden cabinetry, dropped lighting over the breakfast bar -- everything contributes to the air of luxury and makes even the simplest cooking chores a pleasure. Stock up on groceries, fill the double-door fridge (with ice and water in the door), and have fun!

And when it's time for bed, rest assured that everyone is going to get a great night's sleep at Golden Sunrise. The master suite is heavenly, featuring a king-sized bed, large flat-screen TV, and views of the lanai and lake. There's a tray ceiling in here too, along with a ceiling fan, good strong reading lights, and walk-in closets. The en-suite bath is palatial, offering his-and-her vanities, a walk-in shower, and a fabulous soaking tub.

The second bedroom is light and airy, with a queen-sized bed, private flat-screen, and nice big window. There's a good-sized closet for storage here as well, and the room can be darkened for afternoon naps.

And the third bedroom will delight children or friends traveling with you. Two twin-sized beds beneath a ceiling fan leave plenty of floor space for toys and projects, and although the room is light and bright, the window can be darkened effectively.

The second and third bedrooms share the second full bathroom, which offers a walk-in shower and leads into the laundry room. You will love having a washer and dryer at your fingertips to keep all those swimsuits and beach towels fresh and dry! And all linens and towel sets are provided for every bed and bath at Golden Sunrise, so you can pack light.

Come enjoy the comfort and beauty of a lakeside house with private heated pool, outdoor living area, and upscale furnishings in every room. Golden Sunrise will become your go-to vacation home in Venice! Book the perfect vacation today!