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Popular Private pool House! Venice Island! Interior Designer Gem

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An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, surrounded by chairs and tables, and a view of the sea.
A swimming pool with a covered area, a table with chairs, and a wall with a 'BY THE SEA' sign and palm tree paintings.
Villa Portofino offers the perfect Venice Island beach vacation - only 8 minute walk to stunning beach & fun Sharky's/Fishing Pier!
A beach scene with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Venice Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Venice, FL
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Brohard Paw Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Centennial Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Popular Private pool House! Venice Island! Interior Designer Gem

Fantastic Venice Island location on quiet street! Our talented interior designer created this stunning 3-bedroom private pool house with attractive family room with sofa sleeper & Florida Room overlooking private pool. Only 8-minute walk to beach & restaurants with live music. Near Historic Venice Ave shops &restaurants. Private Pool. Login to your favorite streaming service

Our reliable maintenance team live close by if an issue arises. We have a very thorough Guest Guide Binder in family room - please review with your group at arrival to maximize your vacation experience.

Coastal Living magazine honored Venice as Best Seaside Town in United States! Come see why:). Villa Portofino is in central location on quiet residential street in the highly desired "Island of Venice" - only 8-minute walk to our fantastic beach; the Fishing Pier (only pier NOT needing fishing license); and to ocean-front Sharky's restaurant with live tropical music and amazing sunset watching. Longer walk of only 8/10 mile (or free easy parking if prefer to drive) to Historic Venice Avenue's many unique shops, restaurants, tennis courts, splash through children's fountain, shuffleboard, Farmer's Market, Venice Theater & numerous special events!

From its natural beauty to historical points of interest and numerous unique shops & top-notch restaurants, Venice offers attractions for all ages to enjoy! Venice remains a captivating place to visit - a tranquil respite from the frenetic pace of our modern world with a beachy, small-town allure all its own.

* WELCOME! Guests have access to entire single-family home called Villa Portofino with a beautiful private pool & tropical yard set in a quiet Venice Island neighborhood.

*YOUR DOOR CODE: Your front door code which works on your dates is included in your welcome info emailed to you prior to your stay. After you make reservations, be on lookout for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" - with arrival details including your door code. Please check your email spam file for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" if you still aren't seeing it.

* PARKING: Important- Only 2 cars parking per place -no exceptions. (neighborhood firm rule). The City doesn't allow street parking. Sorry no boats or oversized vehicles & No visitor parking - please plan to meet up with friends/relatives at area restaurants or at the public beaches which have parking lots & changing areas.

* YOUR PARKING SPOTS: please park in private driveway in front of the house.

* NOTE: TVs typically "on" at arrival. We have friendly reminder signs up throughout the property to ensure property rule compliance & to promote a peaceful safe relaxing environment for our nice neighborhood.

- ***Smart TV - login to your favorite tv streaming service from home with your own login info from home. OR enjoy basic free channels on our smart TV (no cable/dish. just smart tv. Can catch your favorite game at a fun popular local sports bar like Bogey's sports pub, Norma Jean's, Linksters Tap Room, or The old Venice Pub on venice ave.

** REVIEW OUR SUPER HELPFUL GUEST GUIDE TO SUPER CHARGE YOUR VACAY: Please review Guest Guide binder & new online DIGITAL GUEST GUIDE offered prior to trip - with very cool "AI Trip Planner" free feature! It's like having your own free concierge! Please review Guest Guides with your group at onset of your stay as it will answer most questions & give you the best vacay experience:)

* Are you working remotely and need a change of scenery? Do you crave a sunny getaway or a relaxing staycation? Treat yourself to a tropical, ultra-clean, private beach vacation house. No busy airports, no crowds, no hassle. Leave your worries behind & enjoy much more privacy than big hotels or condos. Grab your flip flops. Sunny carefree days await!
Well equipped kitchen, bbq grill, & grocery delivery & take out options appeal to guests. We are Much more private than a hotel. beach gear is provided.

PRIVATE DEEDED BEACH ACCESS only for neighborhood residents & our renters

SQUEAKY CLEAN ACCOMMODATIONS provided! The well-being of our guests & our team is our top priority. Our housekeeping team is top notch!! All surfaces are deep cleaned & sanitized prior to your arrival.

VACATION HOUSE DETAILS:
Our talented interior designer worked her magic to create a super comfortable, beautiful three-bedroom vacation house for our guests - enjoy! We are proud to say we have many, MANY happy repeat guests visit year after year as a tradition. Two of the bedrooms (on each end of the house) have king-size beds. The third bedroom has a full bed and twin bed. All bed linens & mattresses are new and comfortable! Two full bathrooms recently renovated. All new furnishings throughout in an upscale coastal, inviting décor.
Our dining room has pretty picture windows overlooking our attractive private pool and backyard with lots of tropical plantings. Our kitchen has new counters, stainless steel appliances and new dining table overlooking pool. Basic outdoor shower within pool screen area provides a very refreshing quick clean up option. Pool heat is included - pool is heated in winter months from Dec 1 to April 1. Lots of free amenities! Free WIFI.

- ***Smart TV - login to your favorite tv streaming service from home with your own login info from home. OR enjoy basic free channels on our smart TV (no cable/dish. just smart tv. Can catch your favorite game at a fun popular local sports bar like Bogey's sports pub, Norma Jean's, Linksters Tap Room, or The old Venice Pub on venice ave.


- TWO CARS maximizing in private driveway. (no street parking). Registered guests only.
- Absolutely no pets

- No smoking inside or outside anywhere on grounds

- Beach gear is included including 4 beach chairs, sand toy set, and beach towels

--** LIABILITY WAIVER: By renting this property, you understand swimming and use of kayaks are at your own risk. All posted pool and kayak rules must be followed for the safety and enjoyment of all. No lifeguards on duty. Pool gate door must always be tightly latched. Swimming pool closes at sunset. No night swimming. Kids must be supervised at all times by adult in the pool and Lemon Bay areas. By renting this property, guests hereby agree to hold owners harmless against any and all claims, damages or causes of action for damages arising from injury to persons or property, or loss of life sustained in or about the rental property by any person or persons whatsoever. The renter further agrees that the owners shall not be liable for any personal injuries or damages to any goods, wares, or property regardless of how such injuries or damages may be caused, or whether resulting from acts of negligence.
We are professional hosts with nearly two decades of hospitality experience and numerous happy repeat guests with glowing reviews.

Rental car or lyft/uber, or driving your own car are the best options to and from Venice. Free easy parking throughout Venice. Once you arrive, we have a good bike rental option listed in our guest guide with free delivery & pick up to the house. Only 8 minute walk to our great beach, the Fishing Pier & Sharky's restaurant.
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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
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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
- - HEALTH & SAFETY RULE: our housekeeper has a SEVERE pet allergy so we cannot accept any animals. we have common areas she needs to be at.
Before booking this property -Guests agree to read, understand and adhere to the Liability Waiver at the end of our Listing Description
- $350 fine for evidence of smoking and for pet violations & face immediate eviction.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 653219
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

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Venice Island, a neighborhood in Venice. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at CoolToday Park, or consider a night out at Venice Community Center.
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Venice, FL

What's nearby

  • Venice Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Brohard Paw Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Venice Art Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Centennial Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Venice Theater - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's On the Pier - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fins At Sharky's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Food+Beer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cabo Breeze - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shogun - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Popular Private pool House! Venice Island! Interior Designer Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Popular Private pool House! Venice Island! Interior Designer Gem?

As of Jul 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Popular Private pool House! Venice Island! Interior Designer Gem on Aug 16, 2026 start from $295, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Popular Private pool House! Venice Island! Interior Designer Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Popular Private pool House! Venice Island! Interior Designer Gem?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Popular Private pool House! Venice Island! Interior Designer Gem located?

Located in Venice Island, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Venice Fishing Pier and Venice Beach. Caspersen Beach is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 202 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bsm R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time, was just what we needed for an enjoyable family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, and wonderful pool area
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was fully stocked. The beds were very comfortable. The pool was fantastic. We had a great day.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

tamara d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Near the beaches! Smooth process!The house was sufficient but a little dated and thrift store decor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2026
Dear Guests, Glad to hear you liked the location and proximity to the beach. We are blessed with many happy repeat Guests . Most guests compliment the upscale coastal decor. We work with a talented professional interior designer. So maybe it just wasn’t your personal taste? Fortunately most people really enjoy the attractive decor & nice furniture- Thank you again for visiting. Glad you enjoyed our convenient island of Venice location and smooth reservation process sincerely, Amy & Team.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathye L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean. Neighborhood was quiet. Pool was lovely!! Close to the beach, restaurants, and shopping. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

April K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived to a very cute and quaint house. Everything was very clean and set up for a very comfortable stay. We had 4 adults and 2 teens and we all had plenty of space to not be on top of each other. Beds were very comfy, we had plenty of towels and the pool area had so many chairs options and the grill was great too. We did loose internet later in the evening but I contacted the host and she answered very quickly, walked me thru some trouble shooting and then found it was a local outage as we had a big storm roll thru. Communication was very easy. Enjoyed the short drive to the beach and the little farmers market on Saturday was cute and a great suggestion in the welcome book. We will def book a stay here again the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! The house was in a great location—super close to everything we wanted to do. It was also very clean from top to bottom, which made arriving feel really nice. We’d definitely come back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danyelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was comfy and clean, they even decorated for Christmas. Wonderful neighborhood and super close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Warm pool and clean house
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was fantastic. The house was so cute, and extremely comfortable. It's located in a quiet neighborhood, but still convenient to the beach and shopping/restaurants. We had zero complaints, and will stay there again for sure. Loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was easy to get to and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, comfortable beds, host was very responsive. Perfect place for what we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great. Everything was clean and neat and in order.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Best place we have stayed in yet

This place was wonderful for our business trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for biking, beach, shopping and restaurants. Enjoyed the pool on property. Very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes great
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

juan c

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Best place to vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

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

Beautiful place

We would stay here again, the place was clean, great location to
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen L.

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

Perfect getaway

We loved staying on this property. It’s immaculately clean, the pool is refreshing, and the location is central to so many things (downtown, beaches, restaurants).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

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

Great location

Comfortable home, great location. Venice is a nice town, good amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barabara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy peasy. Kitchen is great for family get away. All you need are the ingredients.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular property and amenities! Very clean and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

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

Great place for a beach vacay

Very pleased with the place overall, loved the pool, and the location; and the host is great with communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2023
This is so nice to hear! You are welcome back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

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

Great stay

House is as advertised, clean, convenient, and communication was good with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2023
So happy to hear you found this vacation house with private pool to be clean and convenient!! You are welcome back any time!!

About the host

Hosted by Amy

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My favorite childhood memories are visiting my cousins and grandparents with my family on Florida beach vacations. I met my future husband on a Florida vacation many years ago. For more than a decade, I have owned a vacation rental house business and absolutely love helping families plan their dream Florida beach vacations. We are proud to say we have many happy repeat guests who make our Venice vacation house their favorite annual beach escape!

Why they chose this property

We own the vacation house right next door. The sister of the lady we purchased the house next door for put this Venice Island house on the market about a decade ago and we jumped at the chance to have another dream vacation house in this great Venice Island location. Ironically we often have adult sisters renting both of the side-by-side vacation pool houses so they can be close but each family still has their own space with plenty of privacy. We absolutely love this vacation house's location! We can easily walk to our great beach, Sharky's ocean-front restaurant with live tropical music, the Venice Fishing Pier & the shops & restaurants of Historic Venice Avenue!!! There are just a handful of single family homes in this quaint beach community which can LEGALLY be rented for stays shorter than 1 month in duration & we are proud to be one of them.

What makes this property unique

Four key things I often hear our guests rave about: our interior designer creates special interiors with casual 'island touches' so guests feel like they've escaped the real world and can fully relax. Second - we have a beautiful, newer private heated pool so we were able to put in many cool features like the multiple water fountains arching into the tropical blue pool waters to delight our guests. Third - we offer outstanding hospitality and have two very similar neighboring vacation houses in this desirable Island of Venice location near our great beach & also walkable to historic Venice Avenue shops & restaurants. Many of our guests want their friends or family to stay close but still have their own private pool house & their own yard - a very unique feature. & * Finally - Venice Island was featured in "Coastal Living Magazine" as one of the Best Seaside Towns in the US! In a prime, quiet Venice Island setting, Villa Portofino is one of the very few legal short stay vacation houses in this highly desired beach town! Don't risk booking an "illegal short-term rental place (for stays under 1 month in duration)" which can easily fall through. Be safe & choose a local leader in upscale vacation house accommodations with more than a decade experience in providing top hospitality service. We treat our guests like family! Each guest is invited to our free new online "Hospitality Suite App" - we spent a long time loading it up with our favorite local restaurants, fitness options, best shops, great local activities & very detailed vacation house & area information so our guests can really maximize their vacation experience. Cheers!

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