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LAKEFRONT-FREE KAYAKS, BICYCLES, PADDLEBOARDS-WALK, BICYCLE, OR PADDLE TO BEACH

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An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a road, and several buildings.
A residential street lined with mature trees and well-maintained lawns.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel trash can. There is a dining area with a glass table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large sliding glass doors.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and wooden cabinets.
A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with outdoor seating.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Make yourself at home

    Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
  • Outdoor pool

    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nokomis, FL
  • Place, Nokomis Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, North Jetty Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Oscar Scherer State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

LAKEFRONT-FREE KAYAKS, BICYCLES, PADDLEBOARDS-WALK, BICYCLE, OR PADDLE TO BEACH

Lakefront home feels like a remote cottage but is actually located in a beautifully landscaped, secure, family-friendly, gated community within easy walk to the Gulf of Mexico adjoining Casey Key in Sarasota County. Our lake behind the house has great fishing for kids of all ages. There are 3 rods and reels in the garage so try your luck. The snook in the lake are suckers for lures, but the tilapia like dough balls (try a little peanut butter on them). The tilapia are like me...we like peanut butter on everything.

Walk, kayak, bicycle or standup paddleboard 1 mile from our neighborhood to Nokomis Beach on Casey Key. Enjoy the surf, sunsets, and moonrise or catch some sun and read a good book.

Bicycle the Legacy Trail, 1 mile away. It wanders for 24 miles along scenic routes and waterways; and best of all, no cars.

Use our clubhouse...perhaps a swim in the heated, saltwater pool with outdoor heated shower; enjoy the relaxing hot-tub; play a round of tennis; work-up a sweat in the exercise room; horseshoes; shuffleboard. Pickleball anyone?

Home is open-concept, great flow for entertaining or relaxing, and has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room area, reading/game area, screened lanai, laundry room and one-car garage.

Bedroom 1, master, has king sized memory foam bed, desk, two night stands, double closet, ceiling fan, and private bath.

Bedroom 2 has king sized memory foam bed with second bathroom that can be a private bath by shutting hallway entrance. Includes 46", flat-screen, wall-mounted, HDTV, VCR, DVD player desk, two nightstands, and ceiling fan. It also has a dressing room with oversize vanity and closet.

Bedroom 3 has queen sized bed, desk, one nightstand, ceiling fan, and closet.

A blowup queen sized bed with integrated air pump is onsite if additional bed space is required or if you just want to sleep or relax on the lanai to enjoy a bit of outdoors.

Bath 1, master, vanity, closet, 5' jetted tub and a separate shower.

Bath 2 has a 5' tub/shower combination and single sink with storage, and a separate dressing area with double vanity.

Kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including French-door refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. Other items to serve 8 are dishes, silverware, pots, pans, utensils, coffee maker, etcetera. You will find spices, condiments, canned goods, coffee, etc. since all guests are encouraged to leave them as long as they are not expired. You are also welcome to join this practice. It sure makes it easy for the first shopping trip.

Dining area has table and 8 chairs.

Screened lanai has a beautiful view of the lake, table and 4 more chairs; also two-seat glider, end table, and 2 rocker-swivel chairs. Next to the lanai is a sitting/game area with ceiling fan, rocker, reading lamp, two-seat chair, 42" wall-mounted, flat-screen HDTV.

Living room has sectional, leather sofa with 2 recliners and also BlueRay disc player, 65" flat-screen, smart HDTV, 2 rocker recliners, coffee table and end tables.

Laundry room has washer, dryer, and cabinets and shelves. Everyone just leaves items such as detergent, bleach, fabric softener, soap, toilette paper, etcetera. Please use as you like and replace as needed.

The attached one-car garage is where you will find fun items to enjoy during your stay such as 12'x12' beach awning, bicycles, kayaks, beach toys, standup paddleboards, portable chairs, etcetera.

Free amenities included for your stay: high speed wireless internet, wireless printer, HD cable TV and integrated DVR so you can continue to record your favorite shows and watch from any room , 2 kayaks (each carries 2 adults and 1 child),
life jackets, 4 oars, 4 adult bicycles, 5 children's bicycles, 1 tricycle, bicycle helmets, central heat, central air, 5 ceiling fans, club house (heated saltwater pool, hot tub, tennis courts, exercise room, library, horseshoes, shuffleboard), wheels to transport kayaks to community launching point by house 182, trailer with 1-7/8' ball to carry kayaks to launching points all around Nokomis, beach toys, 6 collapsible chairs and 2 folding chairs for the beach, fanny packs for hiking/cycling, electric air pumps to inflate tires, hand tools to adjust bicycle seats, 3 rods and reels, and many more.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3760182
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Nokomis

Located in Nokomis, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nokomis Beach and Venice Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Venice Performing Arts Center and Jim Neville Marine Preserve. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Nokomis, FL

What's nearby

  • Nokomis Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • North Jetty Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Oscar Scherer State Park - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Venetian Waterway Park - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • The Oaks Club - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pop's Sunset Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy‘s - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does LAKEFRONT-FREE KAYAKS, BICYCLES, PADDLEBOARDS-WALK, BICYCLE, OR PADDLE TO BEACH have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at LAKEFRONT-FREE KAYAKS, BICYCLES, PADDLEBOARDS-WALK, BICYCLE, OR PADDLE TO BEACH?

As of 13 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LAKEFRONT-FREE KAYAKS, BICYCLES, PADDLEBOARDS-WALK, BICYCLE, OR PADDLE TO BEACH on 16 May, 2027 start from S$5,208, 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.

Is LAKEFRONT-FREE KAYAKS, BICYCLES, PADDLEBOARDS-WALK, BICYCLE, OR PADDLE TO BEACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at LAKEFRONT-FREE KAYAKS, BICYCLES, PADDLEBOARDS-WALK, BICYCLE, OR PADDLE TO BEACH?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LAKEFRONT-FREE KAYAKS, BICYCLES, PADDLEBOARDS-WALK, BICYCLE, OR PADDLE TO BEACH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LAKEFRONT-FREE KAYAKS, BICYCLES, PADDLEBOARDS-WALK, BICYCLE, OR PADDLE TO BEACH?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LAKEFRONT-FREE KAYAKS, BICYCLES, PADDLEBOARDS-WALK, BICYCLE, OR PADDLE TO BEACH located?

This family-friendly Nokomis holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nokomis Beach, Venice Theater and North Jetty Beach. Centennial Park and Venice Train Depot are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Randall Harkness +1-502-387-3194

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Randy and Bev Harkness were college sweethearts, have been married over 54 years, and reside in Louisville KY. Both graduated from the University of Louisville.

Bev is retired as manager of the University of Louisville student credit union. Randy is a consultant and computer geek who keeps says he is retiring but never actually stops.

They have 2 sons, 1 fantastic daughter-in-law, 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

One of Randy's brothers and his wife also own a home in The Inlets.

Why they chose this property

Bev and Randy purchased this property because we have always vacationed in this area of Florida even before we had children. We love the sights, sounds, smells, and activities it offers. Once you visit you can easily tell the activities we enjoy because the home is equipped with toys, sporting equipment, and gadgets for you to enjoy without spending extra money to rent them. We sincerely hope you enjoy your stay. If you think of anything we can do to make your stay better, please let us know, and we will do our very best to help.

What makes this property unique

Free use of 2 kayaks (each holds 2 adults and 1 child for a total of 4 adults and 2 children), 2 stand-up paddleboards, 8 bicycles, beach toys, beach umbrellas, fishing rods and reels, and much more. House is extremely well equipped.

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Slovenian

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