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The Bear Retreat at Venus

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A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a built-in stove, and a wooden bench.
A room with a black leather sofa, two pillows with animal prints, a wall-mounted shelf with books, and a window with black curtains.
A bed with a checkered bedspread and two pillows, one with a black and beige design.
An RV with a covered deck featuring wicker furniture and a grill area.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, and a small staircase.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Fireplace
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Highlands County, FL
  • Place, Gatorama
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Fisheating Creek Outpost
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sebring, FL (SEF-Sebring Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 King Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Venus

Located in Venus, The Bear Retreat at Venus is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park and Lake June in Winter, while Historical Society Depot Museum and Murals of Lake Placid are cultural highlights. Fisheating Creek Outpost and Gatorama are also worth visiting.
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Highlands County, FL

What's nearby

  • Gatorama - 29 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Fisheating Creek Outpost - 29 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Lake Placid Tower - 36 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park - 43 min drive - 56.0 km
  • Sebring International Raceway - 55 min drive - 76.9 km

Getting around

  • Sebring, FL (SEF-Sebring Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karaoke on Mars - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Cavity - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Retreat at Venus pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Bear Retreat at Venus?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bear Retreat at Venus?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Well stocked. Hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2026
Thank you for your nice review, it was a pleasure to host you and we hope to see you again in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to kick back and relax, we’re under a great deal of stress right now and could not have asked for better hosts, Carlos and Diana are, kind, compassionate, caring, and all-around great people, there for you make sure you have everything you need and continue to check in to see if there’s anything else they can do for you, great RV as well, very clean, quiet and comfortable! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness! Cathy & Bruce Allen
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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