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The Dolphin

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A swimming pool with a hot tub area, surrounded by a glass enclosure, and palm trees in the background.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A covered outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table.
Three people paddleboarding on a calm sea with dense greenery in the background.
A covered patio with a round table and wicker chairs, overlooking a sandy beach with a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to East Hampton Main Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Nokomis, FL
  • Place, Nokomis Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, North Jetty Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Number of living rooms

About this property

The Dolphin

Hello! Welcome to the Dolphin!
This is a private resort near the beach. Enjoy a 10 min walk or 5 min bike ride to the beach.
New heated Saltwater pool enclosed for guests.
One acre of fenced compound for privacy.
All new updated cottages.
Beach chairs, gas grill, and umbrellas furnished. Beaches and Shopping are close. You have it all here!!
Sun, Sand, Ocean, Beach


The space
Vacation paradise. Fenced one-acre private yard. Easy parking. Relaxing and comfortable living. King bed and queen sofa bed.
New heated saltwater and caged pool for guests.
One and Two bedroom units available.


Other things to note
Groups Welcome***** We have 5 cottages on the same property!!!
up to 23 people can stay here...
Family Reunions, Retreats, Corporate Functions. Beach Weddings....
PLEASE INQUIRE EARLY AS WE BOOK OUT MONTHS IN ADVANCE!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This cottage will comfortably accommodate 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 small children; a queen bed in the bedroom, and a pull-out bed in the living room

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2510874vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Nokomis

Located in Nokomis, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nokomis Beach and Venice Beach. Venice Performing Arts Center and Nancy's Consignments are also worth visiting.
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Nokomis, FL

What's nearby

  • Nokomis Beach - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • North Jetty Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Venice Beach - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 26 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Lido Beach - 43 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Sunset Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wendy‘s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Dolphin have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Dolphin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Dolphin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dolphin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dolphin located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Nokomis Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from North Jetty Beach. Venice Beach and Turtle Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend to others. Well maintained with plenty of space. Hosts communicated and provided a lot of included items for the beach stay. Pool area very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cottage was comfortable and the pool was relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marikay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent! I will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host were welcoming and very responsive! The dolphin was a very cozy place! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Umut N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage and nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. Our hostess was so helpful and we truly appreciated everything she did. She allowed us to have extra people in our reservation. We will be back, but just the 2 of us. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica T.

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

Nokomis FL

We love this spot and are staying again this year. The owners are lovely and the property clean and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

megan m.

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

Great vacation sopt

First time staying on the FL west coast and the Dolphin was the perfect spot and comfortably fit our family of 4 on school vacation week. The cottage had everything that we needed from beach supplies, grill and kitchen items as well as the pool which the kids loved. We'd love to return next year and hopefully rent out an additonal cottage for grandparents so they can join as well. The property is conveniently located within a mile of CVS, Publix and the beach which made it a very easy, home away from home vacation spot. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Very Nice Property

Loved the landscaping, lights, fountain, and plants (very relaxing!!!!!!) You can tell the owners have put a lot of time in the details of this facility very well ran and organized Very Clean Great Location (We took day trips to many of the surrounding beaches) Just a few blocks from the beach on the bikes They have bikes, and other beach accessories you can use Laundry room was nice all new equipment $2/load Nice pool area, extremely clean and well maintained. Very refreshing in the middle of the day to cool off Kitchen had all the items needed to meals, snacks, and etc Lanai/screened in porch was great! Easy parking lots of space Very quiet and peaceful We definitely would recommend this! This is a hidden gem!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Pete W

Place was clean and cozy. We wanted to grill but there were seeds of some kind that had been brought in by an animal so we just broiled our steaks in the oven…. I would also suggest reversing the refrigerator doors for easier access since they were next to the wall. Were new to VRBO’s, but there was no contact with the owners or managers during our stay - we found that a bit strange. But, overall, we found our little cottage quaint and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2022
Pete & Debbie, we're glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for letting us know about the grill, our maintenance tech took care of it. The fridge door won't open all the way if we reverse the handle because it's a very tight fit against the wall and the cabinets, that's why the handle is on left side. You didn't see us during your stay because we live in Wisconsin. LOL. We are always available for our guests by phone or email. Thank you, Rich & Marianne
Verified

8/10 Good

Andee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very clean and very welcoming when you walk in the door. Was very pleased with the space the room provided. The bed was a little rough sleeping -- I think it could use a new mattress. It seems to have the old coils in it so that makes me think it's pretty old. The remote didn't work for the bedroom fan or light so that couldn't be adjusted, probably just batteries. There was just a half a roll of paper towels, no extras. The pool was amazing. My dogs were very comfortable. Most of the other guests were very very nice. The TV quit on the morning of our last day and wasn't sure if it was on a timer, not sure of the situation with that. It has incredible location to the beach and to shops and overall was a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is absolutely fantastic!! The Hosts we're wonderful!! We will be back; my fur babies and I!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica T.

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

Nokomis stay

Loved the Villa and would stay again . Marianne was great. Just would be great to service bikes; some are rusty and need a bit of work. Overall wonderful stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2022
Erica, we're glad you enjoyed your stay at the dolphin. We hope to see you again next year! Thanks for letting us know about the bikes, we're getting them tuned up this week and adding some new ones too. Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Great great get away

This was perfect, only wish I could have booked it for next year. It was easy to communicate with the owner’s. There was a problem the TV connection so we weren’t able to watch any local and limited news. But the said they were working on it. Hopefully fixed soon.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rich and Marianne Walker

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