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Venice Island-Private Pool House-NearBeach!Enhanced Cleaning
- house1500 sq. ft.
- People: 8
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min. Stay: 2–4 nights
Popular Updated Pool House, 3 Bedrooms+Sofa sleeper, 2 bathrooms. Near beach!
Bedrooms
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1
* King Bed (2) : Two of the three bedrooms have king beds! The 2 king bedrooms are located on both ends of the house making this a great place for couples/families to share or lots of space for one couple/family! New designer bed linens. The master bedroom has a walk-in-closet, desk and high speed internet access throughout house for guests who bring laptops. - second bedroom also with king bed * third bedroom with twin bed & full bed Good-sized closet and plenty of dresser drawer space for storage. Cable TV in bedrooms & family room. * queen size sofa sleeper in family room. Beach toy set. Basket of books, popular board games. Dressers and plenty of closet space in all bedrooms. New high definition LED flat screen TV. Guests often comment on the decor & many guests return each year!
Facilities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- No Smoking
- Washer & Dryer
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Children Welcome
- Internet
- Heater
- Parking
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 1Toilet, Bath with showerNewly renovated!
- Bathroom 2Toilet, Bath with showerMaster bath has double sinks & Tuscan tiled shower
- Two full bathrooms. Both full bathrooms were recently renovated - new vanities, fixtures, tile flooring - the works! Plus outdoor shower near pool area
Safety features
- Fire extinguisherKitchen area
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detectorThroughout house
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- First-aid kit
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- beachOnly 6 minute walk on sidewalk to spectacular Venice Beach, Fishing Pier & popular Sharky's ocean-front restaurant & Tiki Bar. Hunt for pre-historic sharks teeth Venice is famous for!
- city centreLonger walk - about 8/10 mile to charming town center. Palm-tree lined Venice Avenue is filled with unique restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, public Tennis Courts/Shuffleboard courts.
- near the sea- only 6 minute walk to the Gulf of Mexico! Or free easy parking if you wish to drive
General
- Air conditioningcentral air conditioning. Also, electric heat for rare nights in winter when temperature declines.
- HeatingCentral AC & heat.
- Linens providedNew designer bed linens provided. 300+ thread count sheets for comfortable night sleep! Beach/Pool towels provided. Bath towels provided.
- Washing machinefull size washer/dryer in house free for guest use.
- Clothes dryerfull size washer & dryer - free
- Parking availableGuests can park up to 2 cars in private driveway. No street parking. No oversized vehicles
- Internetfree wifi!
- Towels availableBeach/Pool towels provided. Bath towels provided.
- Wireless InternetFREE high-speed wireless internet access for guests who bring laptops. Or can walk to library if you want to use their computers. guests should bring cell phone. desk at house.
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Kitchen roll
- Shampoo
- Basic soaps
- Toilet roll
- Living RoomBeautifully decorated living room with sofa sleeper and new high definition flatscreen LED television!
Kitchen
- DishwasherNew stainless steel dishwasher.
- FridgeFull size stainless steel refrigerator freezer.
- HobFull size stainless steel stove/oven
- Oven
- MicrowaveNew microwave.
- Grill
- Coffee makerBoth traditional coffee maker & Keurig provided.
- ToasterPop up toaster
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Pantry itemslots of spices and a variety of teas to try
- Dishes & utensilsWell equipped kitchen -dishes, utensils, basic spices, cookbooks, pots & pans, etc. provided. We have made holiday family dinners there!
- KitchenNewly renovated, well-equipped kitchen with MANY upscale features. Guest save big bucks 'dining in' if they wish or area has many reasonably priced restaurants. Granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Tile floors throughout! Florida Room with French Doors overlooking private pool with fountains water feature
Dining
- Seating for 8 people
- Dining area
- DiningView of gorgeous new pool area from dining room
Entertainment
- TelevisionJust added new LED flat screen television to family room
- Satellite/Cable TV
- BooksGrowing book & magazine collection
- GamesMany popular board games like Trivia Pursuit, Monopoly, Chess, Poker, Life, Candyland, etc.
- Games for kids
- ToysSand toy set provided
Outside
- GardenNew tropical plants and palm trees
- Deck chairs
- Beach towels
- Terraceopen-air patio area with long patio dining table and thatched island-style umbrella
- Outdoor Furniture
- TennisPublic Tennis Courts about a mile from house
- GolfVenice Island Public golf course is popular and less than mile from house
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Heated pool
- Private poolnewer private heated pool! massage therapy jets in swimout, Cancun Blue water color, multiple fountains water feature, LED multiple color pool lighting, paver deck, outdoor shower!
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper optional
Notes
- Bikes/Kayaks/SUPs/Boats/Jet skis/watersports etc. available to rent through local watersports retailers central AC & heat. - beautiful new backyard private pool! * full size washer/dryer * Linens Provided: New designer bed linens provided. 300+ thread count sheets for comfortable night sleep! Fluffy white bath towels provided. Beach towels provided. * Off Street Parking: place to park up to 2 cars in private driveway (free parking). * Cable/Satellite TV: New large high definition HDTV LED in family room. TV in each of the three bedrooms. * Deck/Patio: New deluxe patio furniture in spacious backyard! * beautiful Florida Room with French Doors and plenty of windows overlooking private pool & backyard! WiFi (Wireless Internet): FREE high speed wireless internet access for guests who bring laptops. Or can walk to library if you want to use their computers.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- Bookings at this property are non-refundable.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Kids must be able to swim well to stay here Kids must be able to swim well to stay here
No pets
No events
No smoking - No smoking inside or outside anywhere on grounds No smoking inside or outside anywhere on grounds
Max guests: 8
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
- Up to 2 cars max in private driveway. No street parking (city tows) or oversized vehicles. Take trash curbside on 2 pickup mornings.
- Swimming pool closes at 9 PM due to city noise ordinance at night. No student groups. No noisy gatherings. Keep to normal conversation level.
- Always tightly close pool gate & back doors. Always supervise kids. No lifeguard on duty. No diving, no running, horseplay, yelling. Swim at own risk
Cleaning practices
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC
Cleaned with disinfectant
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (e.g. countertops, light switches, handles and taps)
Follows industry health association: SafeHome (VRMA and VRHP)
Location
Hosted by Amy McDermott, Owner/Manager
Ask a questionAbout Amy McDermott, Owner/Manager
My husband and I met in near-by Longboat Key Florida years ago. We discovered the ultra-charming Venice Island area about ten years ago - one of the best kept secrets in vacation destinations! Now we have many guests hooked on Venice Island's unique appeal.
Amy McDermott, Owner/Manager purchased this house in 2005
Why Amy McDermott, Owner/Manager chose Venice
Location, location, location! Villa Sorrento guests can walk to the Gulf of Mexico, Fishing Pier & popular Sharky's Tiki Bar/restaurant in 6 minutes! Or guests can take a longer walk to the Historic district with charming shops, restaurants including the new very popular Daiquiri Deck restaurant & bar; tennis & shuffleboard courts, fantastic theater, parks, playgrounds; & amazing ice cream. The new library, Community Center & Art Center are all on our street and guests can drop in these great places as they head to Venice Avenue. Kids can run through the children's fountain on Venice Ave. & enjoy finding pre-historic sharks teeth for everyone in their class! Teens & guests of all ages can participate in numerous watersports with nearby rentals of SUPs, kayaks, parasailing, boats, scuba diving, etc. There is so much to do close to Villa Sorrento or you can chill out and do nothing but relax:).
What makes this house unique
Our talented interior designer has renovated this Venice Island pool house so that it is very inviting, and not like a typical rental place. We think you will feel right at home at our popular Villa Sorrento! The central Island location has been great. Our guests love how the new private pool turned out with the multiple fountains water feature, massage therapy jets in swimout, cool Cancun Blue water color. We treat our guests like family! We are proud that many guests come back each year as their family tradition. Each guests receives our updated guest guide with the inside scoop on best restaurants, local activities, etc. so they can feel like a local. * Prime location! - Venice Island was just featured in "Coastal Living Magazine" as one of the Best Seaside Towns in the US! In a prime, quiet Venice Island setting, Our vacation house is one of the very few legal short stay vacation houses - for stays under 30 nights - in this highly desired beach town! * Don't risk booking an "illegal short stay rental place" which can easily fall through. Be safe and choose a local leader in upscale vacation house accommodations with more than a decade experience in providing top hospitality service!
- Languages:
- English
Private hosts do not rent properties as a trade, business or profession.