Pool & Beach – Shark Teeth Hunting – Families welcome – heated Pool

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a painting of a beach scene.
A covered swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a metal frame and glass panels.
A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a few trees.
A single-story house with a blue door and shutters, a paved driveway, and a landscaped front yard with a palm tree and shrubs.
A swimming pool area with two lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by a glass enclosure with a view of the backyard.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness center
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Venice, FL
  • Place, Venice Area Audubon Society
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Caspersen Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Venice

South Venice, a neighborhood in Venice, is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Manasota Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Venice Performing Arts Center and North Port Performing Arts Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Venice, FL

What's nearby

  • Venice Area Audubon Society - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Venice Beach - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Venice Fishing Pier - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • CoolToday Park - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 15 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pool & Beach – Shark Teeth Hunting – Families welcome – heated Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Pool & Beach – Shark Teeth Hunting – Families welcome – heated Pool?

As of Nov 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pool & Beach – Shark Teeth Hunting – Families welcome – heated Pool on Nov 7, 2026 start from $200, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Pool & Beach – Shark Teeth Hunting – Families welcome – heated Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pool & Beach – Shark Teeth Hunting – Families welcome – heated Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pool & Beach – Shark Teeth Hunting – Families welcome – heated Pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pool & Beach – Shark Teeth Hunting – Families welcome – heated Pool located?

This family-friendly Venice villa is located in South Venice, within 2 mi (3 km) of Venice Area Audubon Society, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and Elite Health Venice. Venice Beach is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful. The property is first-rate and the host was excellent. We would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2026
Thank you for your 5 stars and your kind words. We also loved to have you as our guests. And thank you so much for leaving the house so clean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation stay

We really enjoyed our stay! The house was very nice and we LOVED the pool area!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review! And thanks for being our guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great rental property! The house is clean, bright, spacious, beautifully decorated, well maintained, and well stocked. The pool and lanai area is awesome! It was really nice to have the use of the garage for parking, and it is in a great location for enjoying all Venice has to offer as well as the surrounding areas. The host is accommodating, friendly, and responsive and provides a lot of helpful information on how to use and keep the house. My only suggestion is a railing near the pool steps for safety. I will definitely rent again if and when the need arises!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2026
Thank you so much for your great review, I appreciate your friendly words. It was a joy to have you as our guests and you are always welcome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

House was clean, pool was amazing, plenty of toys for the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you for your 5 stars - we loved to have you as our guests. And thank you for leaving our place so clean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I give the house five stars in cleanliness. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The host was great as well, in meeting needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 5, 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review - so wonderful you enjoyed your stay with us. It was a joy to have you as our guests and thank you so much for leaving the house so clean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was impeccable and pool was wonderful. Every detail was anticipated, so we could just enjoy ourselves. Would be happy to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 15, 2025
Thank you for your great review. We are so happy you loved your stay, you have been wonderful guests. I also want to say thanks for how clean you left the house.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful vacation

Thank you for a wonderful vacation! Clean, quiet and with privacy, yet close to shopping and most important: only a short drive to the beach!
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay. Pool area is great. Location is the central to the popular beaches, downtown Venice, and shopping. Birgit communicated with us perfectly. The little things mean a lot to us and we were very happy. We felt welcome and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2025
I am happy you loved your stay, thank you for your 5 stars. It was a pleasure to have you here, communication was easy. And thank you for leaving the house so clean. See you next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful set up, enjoyed pool, outdoor space. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our stay. It was clean, comfortable, and easily accessible to our other family in the area. Any issues were addressed quickly and completely. If it is available when we return for next year's vacation we will gladly stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family Getaway

A beautiful and well appointed home, convenient to beaches, shopping, and restaurants. Birgit’s home is immaculate and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Our family had a wonderful time, and we especially enjoyed the pool area. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you so much for your great review. We loved to have you as our guests and are looking forward to having you again :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely lovely

The house was perfect for out stay with our grandsons, clean and stocked well. Close to the beaches and old historic Venice was a short drive with plenty of places to dine. We would definitely choose this home again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you for your great review that we appreciate very much. And thank you for leaving our house in such a clean condition. It would be a joy to welcome you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and close to beach

Our stay was excellent! The house was extremely clean and well organized. The house is centrally located. Comfortable beds and excellent pool deck area. Owner has lots of vacation essentials present and well labeled which was very appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so happy you had a great time at our place. We also want to say thank you for leaving our Villa Happy Gator in such a clean condition.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Clean

Pics were accurate. House was clean. Pool area was great. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you for your review, we appreciated to have you as our guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

happy gator vacation

lovely house; clean; great beds;everything you need is there; wonderful pool(if you want heated) and poolside space. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfy and close to everything!

House was just as shown on the listing. My family had an amazing time staying at this house! Beds were comfy, there were lots of towels, and everything we needed was there for our use. Pool was perfect for the kids and the shaded area was a nice place to relax in the evening. Definitely recommend this vrbo!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you for your 5 stars. How wonderful you had a great time in Venice.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Vacation Home

We had an amazing week long vacation!!! Thank you Birgit!!! The home is beautiful and well kept. We felt right at home and very comfortable with all of the home supplies that you have… See you next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you so much for your great review. It was a joy to have you as our guests. Communication was pleasant from the start. Also I like to say a big thank you for leaving our place so extremely clean. I am really looking forward to welcome you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and fantastic pool!

The owners thought of everything with this house, including labeling everything clearly! The house is super clean and the pool is great - very private with lots of room. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
How wondeful you loved our house - we are very happ to hear you enjoyed your stay. Would love to welcome you again! Thanks for the 5 stars and that you left our house so clean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice, clean, and well maintained house.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Happy Gator. It was perfect for our trip to Venice to sight see and visit family. The property is very well maintained and everything is very organized. The house also had a lot of items to help make your stay even better like items for the beach and bicycles. I would highly recommend staying here if you are looking to visit Venice, Fl.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review and for your recommendation. So happy to hear you had a great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Gator Villa Getaway

Our stay in Venice was amazing! The house was pristine and had everything you might need for your vacation! The pool outside was one of our favorite features! The beaches were close by-our favorite was Venice beach and the house had all the beach supplies you would need! We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you so much for your 5 stars, we are happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

THIS PLACE IS A SLICE OF HEAVEN

We had the best of everything in the house on Alligator Dr. Villa Happy Gator was so well stocked, clean and inviting. Birgit was a pleasure to work with during our rental process. I would recommend this home and we will try to rebook if there is ever a vacancy during our vacation time.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you so much for this great review. I am so happy you enjoyed your stay. It was a joy to have you as our guests and communicating was always easy and a pleasure. Thank you for taking care of our house so wonderful. As you saw, my Hibiscus loved your care so much, it is starting to bloom!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Everything was great, very clean and bright. Our only disappointment was the king size bed was actually (2) single mattress pushed together, and not comfortable. We chose to sleep on the double bed in 2nd bedroom. Overall we had a wonderful stay @ Happy Gator
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you for your 5-star review. How wonderful you enjoyed your stay with us. It was a joy to have you as our guests. A lot of guests appreciate to have the back friendly own mattress - each person is different and it is always a matter of personal preferences. All the better you decide to use the second bedroom to have yours. Thank you for leaving our house in such a good order.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Private Get-a-way!

This villa was perfect for our week in Venice. The pool was extremely enjoyable and the house had everything you need for an enjoyable stay. The owner seems to have thought of everything to make the stay pleasant for guest. The Venice area has great restaurants! We loved Brewburger and Italianos. The house is close to the beaches and to restaurants and stores. The private beach is a must see! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you Silvia for your great review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Of course we would love to have you back - you have been a lovely guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Successful 50th Anniversary

If you want to be a successful grandparent, rent a house with a pool! This house had a wonderful safe salt water pool, with separate rooms for our son’s family. It was easy to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary in such a well-kept house.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a joy to have you as our guests and we are happy you enjoyed your stay. Happy Anniversary!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

The pictures really don’t do it justice. It was very close to several beaches, and we visited many of them. The only thing I disliked about the property was the sulfur smell of the water. It is quite strong and makes the house smell of sulphuric as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review. So great you loved your stay. I am really sorry about the smell - please contact my property manager next time, as this could have been easily solved. Thank you for being our guests :-)
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