My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Tipsy Mermaid. The property owner is very sweet and responsive. The cottage has everything you need and was very comfortable and clean. The location is great! You are just minutes away from everything (downtown Venice, numerous beaches, restaurants, parks, etc.) and in our opinion, Nokomis beats staying in Venice any day! We loved walking through the neighborhood with all the lovely gardens and gorgeous oak trees, watching the tropical birds flying overhead towards the bay across the street, and just enjoying the peaceful quiet setting of the cottage. We would definitely rent the Tipsy Mermaid again.