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Perfect Venice Cottage!!

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41283 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Venice, FL

Venice Beach
‪17 min walk‬
Venice Fishing Pier
‪3 min drive‬
Caspersen Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Perfect Venice Cottage!!

When you think cozy cottage, located right on the desirable Island of Venice, our property at 236 San Marco will certainly come to mind. Our 2 bedroom, 2 bath home features a Split floor plan, making it ideal for privacy. The Living area is spacious, boasting a beautiful Wood-burning fireplace, small formal Dining room, Galley style kitchen, and a bright closed- in porch for those lazy days. The quaint backyard has a cute sitting area, and is completely fenced in making it ideal for a dog. Our home is generously stocked with all the items you'll need to make your stay a pleasant one. Our location puts you within walking distance to the beach (20 min), downtown Venice with lots of shopping and great restaurants (15 min), and Publix grocery store (8 min). Or, rent a golf cart and enjoy all that the Island has to offer! It is a true gem of a property on the beautiful Island of Venice!

Property manager

James and Laura Wilson

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Venice

Located in Venice, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. 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 Fox Lea Farm, or consider a night out at Venice Train Depot. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Venice, FL

What's nearby

Manasota Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Venice Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Venice Theater - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Venice Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Caspersen Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Food+Beer - ‬13 min walk
‪BrewBurgers Back Porch - ‬9 min walk
‪Brew-Za-Bagels - ‬10 min walk
‪T. J. Carney's - ‬17 min walk
‪Gold Rush BBQ - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Venice Cottage!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Perfect Venice Cottage!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Venice Cottage!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Venice Cottage!! located?

Located in the heart of Venice, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Venice Art Center and Venice Beach. Venice Museum & Archives and Manasota Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris & Denise A.

1 Aug, 2025

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

Was tricky to see from street at first. Property was just as advertised. Very relaxing, quiet. Looking forward to a future visit if possible!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

29 Mar, 2025

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

Great home on Venice Island

You have a beautiful home. Thanks for sharing. We love Venice Island and this was a great location for the beach and all else the island offers. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rita C.

4 Jan, 2025

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

Overall Great location and accommodations!

Everything about the house was great- the beds, bathrooms, kitchen, backyard, location and cleanliness; except, the couches were not very comfortable. The keyless entry and amenities - appliances, 2 bicycles, washer/dryer, gas grill, patio furniture, etc made the property even more welcoming! Highly recommend this house!!

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John N.

23 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect

Perfect house, location, amazing, The house was clean, comfortable, close to downtown Venice, close to beaches. The perfect place truly.

Stayed 26 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David M.

18 Nov, 2023

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

Comfortable Place - central location

Good - clean

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

12 Sept, 2024

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

Venice 2024

The house was centrally located to many beaches and close to downtown Venice. The home is well equipped and clean.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

4 Apr, 2024

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

Great Location

This house was in a fantastic location to walk or ride bikes to downtown Venice or to the beach. It was very comfortable for 4 adults and offered a cute backyard to enjoy sitting outside. The owners are very kind and so easy and prompt to communicate with. It was a wonderful vacation!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

31 Oct, 2024

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

Post-Milton Refuge

Our stay was delayed due to Hurricane Milton. The property was affected, as was all of Venice Island, by the intense winds which caused much damage to trees and landscaping. The inside, however, was cozy and clean. The neighborhood is friendly. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita C.

19 Oct, 2019

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

Home Away from Home

Great home in a great location... with all of the essentials, from very comfy beds, gas grill, bicycles, beach chairs, laundry access, to a well equipped kitchen. This place is well within walking distance of the Beach and downtown. We are ready to book again for next year.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

6 Mar, 2018

Clean and comfortable

Had a great time . Property well managed and comfortable. Close to everything we wanted to do. Beaches, tiki bars, shopping. It couldn’t have been better for us .

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

31 Jan, 2022

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

Loved it!

We so enjoyed our stay at this property. So cute, so clean. Had everything one would need for an extended stay. We reached out to the hosts a few times and they always responded quickly. It's a great location-close to all the Venice restaurants. It really is a great place!

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

kerry t.

3 Feb, 2023

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

Neat cottage type home with great location

Great location on the island of Venice. Enjoyed walking to downtown shopping and wine/coffee on Venice Ave. Convenient access to Casperson Beach or Venice Beach by car or bike. Appreciated the fenced in back yard for our dog. Thank you!

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alecia Z.

20 Apr, 2024

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

Hidden Gem - Great Location

The Venice Island Cottage was exactly as described. The home was clean and comfortable, set back from the street for a more private feel. The location was perfect, we were about a mile and a half to either beach, Venice or Sharky’s. Venice is our favorite spot to be and this house was a perfect location to all of our favorite spots. The only downfall, Venice isn’t the hidden gem it used to be. Word has gotten out about how fantastic it really is.

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet & Ryan N.

16 Aug, 2018

Old time Venice at it's finest

Wonderful little house. Absolutely everything you could want or need right there. Fun interior. It was the perfect Venice location. After many years of coming to this area visiting my parents, it was nice to come back and see old friends and make some new ones. Hopefully, we'll be back.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

David G.

20 Jun, 2023

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

Lovely Cottage on Venice Island

Overall this is a wonderful and quaint cottage in a very nice neighborhood. Very close to downtown shops and restaurants. Great walking and biking neighborhood. Home was well set back off the road which made for a very quiet location. The only thing we missed - which we were fully aware of - is having a screened enclosure to enjoy our mornings/evenings without being pestered by bugs. But the inside was very comfortable; kitchen provided all the necessary equipment and bedrooms were good sized.

Stayed 62 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

21 Mar, 2018

Delightful Home on Venice Island

This home on San Marco Drive in Venice (on the island) sits back off the road for added privacy and neighborhood perspective. It's a recently renovated two bedroom - two bath home with all the modern amenities. Furnishings and décor are eclectic and it's just a fun place to spend some vacation time. The location is great, especially if you like to walk the neighborhoods of the Island, walk to the beaches or to the center of town. All major services are within minutes and restaurants abound. We found the owners very responsive to several questions and one minor plumbing issue we had with a clogged disposal. We recommend this property without reservation!! It was a great place to escape our New England winter!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Liz F., Venice, FL USA

5 Nov, 2021

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

A walker's paradise!

We just moved to Venice and stayed at Laura and James' cozy home while searching for our own house in the area. This house was the perfect home base - it had everything we needed and the location is unbeatable! The house is a comfortable 2-bed, 2-bath home with a sunroom we could use as a home office. It's a very quiet space with a fully fenced-in backyard that was perfect for our dog. If you enjoy walking, this home is perfect. It's possible to stay here car-free, as there is so much you can access on foot. The supermarket and pharmacy were about a 10-minute walk, and if you need it, the hospital and many medical offices are within easy walking distance. Downtown Venice is just under a mile away, and Venice Beach is about 1.5 miles by foot if you take the 'scenic' route. The scenic route is gorgeous - you can walk to town through a series of parks and a botanical garden, and from downtown Venice you can stroll to the beach under a canopy of banyan trees. It's a truly gorgeous walk from the house to the beach with plenty to see and do along the way, including the Venice Museum, the library, and Venice Art Center which are all a short distance from your door. It's also a short drive to many other sights and beaches, and there are plenty of options nearby when it comes to shopping or dining. Laura and James are great hosts. We highly recommend their lovely home, and if you're lucky enough to stay here, be sure to take a stroll up Nassau Street and its gorgeous parks.

Stayed 106 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

barbara n.

14 Nov, 2022

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

Relaxing Respite

We were displaced by Hurricane Ian and could not find a rental near FtMyers But as soon as I inquired about this house the owners responded immediately and were very understanding. We have 2 dogs and needed a safe good neighborhood while they gutted our house. We had enjoyed the beaches and area of Venice before but never stayed there . It was completely gorgeous and restful. There was a perfect “reading” chair where I read with my lab every night. The neighbors are friendly and everyone is out walking and exercising which I love! Thank you for helping us get back to a better frame of mind so we can now deal with rebuilding my home of 22 years !

Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary W., Venice

18 Sept, 2022

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

Home away from home

This home is in a great location and great neighborhood. It’s comfortable and quiet. The hosts went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.

Stayed 34 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krystle W.

1 Aug, 2022

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

Wonderful Location and Owners

This home is located just minutes from the areas most beautiful beaches, you can actually walk there in a short time. You are also close enough to walk to Venice Avenue which is full of shops and dinning. We stayed here for 3 months and loved every second of it. The owners are wonderful and respond very quickly if you need anything.

Stayed 91 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catharine R.

2 Jul, 2021

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

Venice Gem

Hosts were great and the house was extremely clean when we arrive. Good size yard for the dog. Great location to explore Venice and go to the beach.

Stayed 32 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

18 Mar, 2021

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

Very cozy home in the heart of Venice Island

Really enjoyed staying in the heart of Venice island. The home was well outfitted and very clean. Great to ride bikes to the beach and to shops and eat on Venice Ave.

Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Curt D.

20 Feb, 2021

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

Perfect COVID escape to the sun

We really enjoyed our stay at Jim and Laura's property. The property was incredibly clean when we arrived and we found the house very well equipped with just about everything we needed for our meals and to keep the house tidy. There was a also a nice storage shed for securely storing our (expensive) bicycles. When we did need to communicate with the owners we always received prompt, friendly and helpful replies. But best of all was the location which gave us easy access to downtown Venice, beaches and just great places to walk our dogs. It was also easy to access the Venetian Waterway and Legacy bike trails. We hope to be able to stay here in the future. Thanks again to Jim and Laura for allowing us to enjoy their lovely house.

Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

25 Jan, 2021

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

Small town feel

We loved staying here. We took our ebikes with us and were delighted to find this area is 1 of the top bike friendly locations in the U. S. We could ride or walk to many small parks, beaches, shopping! The house had comfortable furniture and nice king bed. We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

10 Jan, 2020

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

A Charming Cottage Residence

This residence lived up to its billing in every respect and at a reasonable price. We'll be back! Rex

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by James and Laura Wilson

James and I believe in experiences and spend as much as time possible travelling to get out of the cold Michigan weather. After travelling to the island of Venice a decade ago to visit his parents we decided this was a special place and we wanted to spend more time here. Once a year turned to twice a year and after coming down 6 times in 12 months we realized it was time to establish a future.
This is our retirement home, and we are both thrilled and honored to share it with you because we have a few years to contribute before we call it quits and move down for good!
There are many, many amazing places to travel but we have never felt as much at home than Venice.
We hope you love it as much as we do!
Laura and James