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The Big House

Property class: 3.5

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2 bedroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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811 Blackburn Point Rd, Nokomis, FL, 34229
  • Place, Nokomis Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Oscar Scherer State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nokomis

With a stay at this houseboat in Nokomis, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Nokomis Beach and Turtle Beach. .This houseboat is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Siesta Key Beach and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Venice Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Nokomis Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Turtle Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Oscar Scherer State Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Crescent Beach - 19 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Siesta Key Beach - 20 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Overlook - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Carvel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waterfrontoo - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Big House

Air-conditioned accommodations at this houseboat offer DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include queen sofa beds and dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star houseboat have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and desk chairs.

Recreational amenities at the houseboat include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
There's a private furnished balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, an oven, and a stovetop. A 50-inch flat-screen television with digital programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom features a shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a separate sitting area, and you can also request an iron/ironing board.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool. This houseboat also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Furnished balcony
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Walkway to water
  • Yard

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total
  • Fee: USD 49 per accommodation per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Local maps
  • Meal delivery service

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 49.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 49.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

THE BIG HOUSE Nokomis
THE BIG HOUSE Houseboat
THE BIG HOUSE Houseboat Nokomis