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Villa Happy Gator
Welcome to Villa Happy Gator
Fully equipped kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Venice, FL
  • Place, Venice Area Audubon Society
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodmere Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪55 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

About this property

Pool & Beach – Shark Teeth Hunting – Families welcome – Pool Heater included!

Your vacation begins – NOW!

Welcome to your 5 star vacation experience in South Venice - we love hosting and we love it clean and organized.

You will immediately feel the inviting atmosphere as soon as you step in. Bright and fresh, with high ceilings and modern furniture with a “beachy touch”, our Villa Happy Gator in South Venice will be your home away from home.

Relax at the gorgeous pool area with sunny Southwestern exposure and enjoy the crystal-clear water of our heatable pool. The sunshelf is a well loved plus our pool has to offer. Cozy barbecues are crowning ends of your vacation days. The colorful pool lights ensure a fantastic ambience.

With only a few minutes drive to several beautiful beaches, our Villa Happy Gator is ideally located for all beach lovers.

Walk along the fantastic coastline and find our world-famous fossil shark teeth. Or simply relax in your sun chair and watch the waves. Chances are good you see a bunch of dolphins.

Supermarkets are only 5 minutes away. The charming town of Venice with its lovely historic downtown, numerous restaurants, bars, shops and galleries invite to stroll around.


For your convenience your Florida Pool Villa Happy Gator further provides:

- tiles throughout for a clean and fresh feeling
- fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso Coffee Machine and Ninja Blender
- bathrooms with daylight windows and handheld shower heads
- free High Speed internet
- free WiFi
- region free Blu-ray player
- 3 TVs - Living room + Master bedroom + Guest bedroom
- books, DVDs, games and kid’s toys
- Gas barbecue grill
- Pool heater included November - March
- beach utensils like beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler and toys
- Safety fence to install around pool to protect small children
- Garage with remote door opener

You have a question? Please feel free to contact me!

Villa Happy Gator is insured and licensed.

The rental period is 30 days, what means, that our Villa Happy Gator will not be rented out more than once every 30 days.

THIS IS A PET-FREE PROPERTY - ALLERGY SAFE!
ABSOLUTEY NO ANIMALS!!!

For your and our safety, entrance and technical equipment on sides of house are monitored by security cameras.

★★Info about Poolheater ★★

Pool Heater Fee is included in price: November - April
(set temperature is 86 degrees)

Outside the months of November through April, the Poolheater is optional and the fee IS NOT included. If you want the pool heated in those times, the fee is extra:
15$/day + 13% tax
Will be charged with second payment


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We love kids - toys and beach stuff in abundance
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
★Signed Rental agreement + ID mandatory
★No electric or hybrid car in garage, no charging

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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 Caspersen Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Venice Performing Arts Center and Snook Haven Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Venice, FL

What's nearby

  • Venice Area Audubon Society - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Woodmere Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Manasota Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Venice Beach - 15 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pool & Beach – Shark Teeth Hunting – Families welcome – Pool Heater included! 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 – Pool Heater included!?

As of May 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pool & Beach – Shark Teeth Hunting – Families welcome – Pool Heater included! on Jun 9, 2026 start from $191, 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 – Pool Heater included! 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 – Pool Heater included!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pool & Beach – Shark Teeth Hunting – Families welcome – Pool Heater included! located?

This family-friendly Venice villa is located in South Venice, within 2 mi (3 km) of Venice Area Audubon Society and Elite Health Venice. Woodmere Park and Woodmere Paw Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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. 83 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Z.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc E.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherri G.

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

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

Great Winter Getaway

We enjoyed our stay very much. The property was in a residential neighborhood close to the beaches and restaurants. The house had all the amenities we could ask for including pool and was top notch as far as cleanliness and hygiene goes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Perfect rental

Everything about this house was exactly as featured in the VRBO listing! Great 1 week stay. Private pool, neighborhood extremely quiet, outfitted with everything we needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Palmyra N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kori S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Wonderful house in a great location.

Great property in a great location. Pool and pool areas were perfect. Well appointed and SUPER clean. The owners have really thought of their guests and provided clear and detailed instructions for pretty much everything. The local property manager was also super helpful. Highly Recommend! Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gene W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evie R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SILVIA R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

About the host

Hosted by Birgit Laniewski

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Growing up in Germany, the country of my dreams always has been the US. After decades of traveling through dozens of states, South West Florida became my final destination. I fell in love with the tropical nature, the beautiful weather year-round and the slower pace of everyday life. The sunsets at our beaches are gorgeous.
Since we got our first vacation home, I learned how I love to share these blessings with our wonderful guests.

Why they chose this property

What I love about South Venice is the typical American neighborhood away from fancy tourist spots and high rise buildings. Within minutes we are at our favourite miles long beach on Manasota Key, our nature preserves at Lemon Bay or on the fantastic bike trails (Legacy Trail). Shopping is within 5-10 minutes, the proximity to the highway I75 is convenient for trips.

What makes this property unique

Definetely the gorgeous pool area with the large sitting space. Our sunshelf is a well loved feature that is not often to find. Surrounded by lush greenery, it is pure relaxation. Kids love the sports pool with shallow ends on each side.
Also our care for cleanliness is surely one reasons we have so many returning guests.

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English, German

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