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Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Venice, FL
  • Place, Venice Train Depot
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Centennial Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Venice Theater
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Venice

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Venice, within a 10-minute drive of Venice Beach and Nokomis Beach. .This vacation home is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Caspersen Beach and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Turtle Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Venice Train Depot - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Centennial Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Venice Theater - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Venice Art Center - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Venetian Waterway Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Food+Beer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bogey's Restaurant & Sports Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪BrewBurgers Back Porch - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Home Next to the Island w/ Private Hot Tub and Pet Friendly

Beautiful two bedroom historic house a half mile away from Venice island and a mile away from Venice beach. The house was built in 1926 and has been designated as a historic home in Venice.

Close to the island, the beach, and all major restaurants/stores. The House is a 2/1 with a king and queen bed. The house also has a private hot tub, fireplace, outdoor patio, BBQ grill, bicycles, and beach chairs/toys/umbrellas.

Note: We are currently modernizing the furniture. Furniture may be different when you arrive.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Historic Home Next to the Island w/ Private Hot Tub and Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kristin N.

Pro: convenient location-that is the only plus.It is 1 of 3 buildings on the lot (was not stated in the listing). Our party was me & my daughters- ages 26 &16. The hot tub is at the head of the driveway; a car parked in the driveway will provide some obstruction from the road view. We used the hot tub 1 night & enjoyed it. Fridge is not hooked up for water or ice dispenser. Listing says it has an ice maker but it does not. Kitchen sink also has a filtered water spigot that doesn’t work. We bought bagged ice & gallons of bottled water (couldn’t find any ice trays to make ice). There is no dishwasher (listing also said there was one). This is an old house, & it still has the original kitchen. With old spaces come evidence of pests- I will just say that. We did not leave any food out & wiped down our counters each morning, & hand washed every kitchen utensil, plate, & glass before we used them. We only used the oven & toaster so I cannot speak to the range top use or drip coffee maker. Bathroom is OK; water pressure is fair, shower could use a complete removal & redo of all the black stained caulking. Queen bed is uncomfortable. The host does provide a beach umbrella & base, shovel, & 2 beach chairs (low back non-reclining kind that sit almost directly in the sand-uncomfortable! We ended up renting some). I added a small cooler & reusable ice packs.This is a no frills inexpensive beach rental, but I would spend more to stay elsewhere. Host was responsive to my questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall the house was clean and good value for the nightly stay rate. Close to beach and places to eat. The hottub is exposed to the street so that is not private and the people behind you have a direct view of you also. When staying ,we had people around us that stayed or lived ,we are unsure as we seen large and numerous totes outside the house ,directly behind us. Late at night we would have light shined into the windows and my son stayed in our room bc he was uncomfortable with that. This happened three out of the four nights we stayed.We also came home for a day out and when we pulled up two cars were pulled into the drive that we did not know. They did leave , but they were walking around the house and we were unsure why they were there.We never had anything messed with or anything just very uncomfortable and made you uneasy on a trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Brian S.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Lori V.

The host stated that there was a dishwasher and ice maker. There is neither of those. The dishes were filthy. I spent over an hour doing the dishes (by hand) that I thought we would use. There are still plenty of dirty dishes and no organization in the cupboards. There was a screwdriver and screws in with the silverware. Also, the arm for the door was broken off and sitting in a box on the counter in the kitchen. And, I dropped an earring in the bedroom and looked under the bed and dresser to retrieve it. There is enough dust & animal fur to stuff a toy. Sadly disappointed. On a positive note, it was a great location. Oh, and cockroaches were a problem. I hope some of these issues can be resolved. We won’t be back. Sorry:( in our 10 years of vacation rentals, we have never had to leave a negative response)
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Bob F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was responsive to our concerns, the home was clean, the bed we slept in comfortable, and the price was right for the age of the home and location. When we arrived the kitchen basics were lacking such as only two spoons and no usable fry pan. The host sent us a nice 10 inch fry pan. We did not complain about the other insufficiency until leaving and the host indicated they would be fixed.
This is living room and shows reason we gave accuracy of listing 2 stars. The listing shows 2 couches but there was only one. Facility list tv but that's only if you bring your own streaming system such as Hulu.
Venice Beach was nice and only a short drive (about 2 miles) from house.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roseann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication with host. House was comfortable. Walking distance to bridge and downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Teri L.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This space was very charming and retro. We enjoyed the porch and hot tub. It was close to restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That house was fantastic. Very well located next everything we wanted to do. Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location. Just needs some fixing, the wooden floor outside the bathroom has a hole in it. Otherwise it was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 sisters visit

Area soso No street lights Close by car; cant easily walk to historic VeniceWell equiped by not organized. needs silverwareNever could figure out how to use tvs, some lights, lock doorlandscaping needs attention; no yard to sit, only porchwhich is nice
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Don L.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic Home in Venice Fl

Very clean but old and cute. The door stuck so at first we thought we were locked out after entering the code but got in. Then we had an issue with tiny ants by the kitchen sink. The refrigerator was not working. It would not keep anything cold. Other than the old smell it was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property near everything

We had a fantastic stay at this lovely house in Venice Beach! The home was well-equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable getaway. The location was perfect and the beds very comfy. The atmosphere was relaxing, and we truly enjoyed our time there. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking to experience the best of Venice Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

My family and I took a 5 day vacation to Venice Florida. My first inpression when I booked online was how this little home was priced so great being down road from the beach! A 5 min drive if that. Anytime I had a question the host would respond quickly and directions were straight forward and easy to follow. The home had everything we needed. This home is old, a piece of history. It has character and charm and I would stay here many times if availble. Venice is a safe family orineted town and your lucky if you find this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

cost effective

good for the price
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Convenient for travel to many beaches and attractions. Clean and comfortable!! Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!!

Loved our stay. It was close to everything and in a super quiet area. Our host was helpful and easy to get ahold of for anything we needed! I can’t wait to stay here for our next trip!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was ok, but probably won't use again.

The house is cute. The pictures online match. The A/C was on and comfortable. Some problems we had are an ant problem in the kitchen and another type of bug in the bedrooms. My friend had them in her bed and I had them on the lampshade in my room. I didn't run out screaming because they seemed harmless and didnt move the whole time we were there. The ants were contained to the kitchen and also harmless. The home is old and smells like it. The original floor by the bedrooms and bathroom is splintering so we had to be very careful not step there barefooted. The last few things to mention are the common area TV not working and no towels, bathmat, or washcloths at arrival. We looked around and I texted the number for the host, but we didn't hear back and we didnt find them in the home. We ended up buying our own at the closest Walmart. On night 2 we found the little closet with the towels thankfully. On day 3 we were startled by someone trying to open the door with the code, but thankfully it didnt work. I yelled at the person that the home was occupied and they yelled that this was there rental. I told them they need to contact the person they are renting from because this house isn't it. Turns out this home has rentals immediately behind it. And I mean immediately behind it. I didn't like the proximity the home is to multiple other rental properties as I was looking for a more residential experience. Last thing was the window in my bedroom wouldn't lock.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Venice Location

The Historic House is a wonderful, comfortable property very close to downtown Venice, beaches and bike trails. The property manager, Bishop, has provided all the essentials for a carefree vacation. His instructions for checking in were clear and timely. Bishop made us feel welcome and we would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma M.

Not as expected

First off, the pictures are not at all what the property looks like. The musty and mildew smell is still lingering on all of my washed clothing. Our pet we brought kept finding dead roaches under the beds and there were lots of dust bunnies behind the doors and under beds as well. There is also a hole in the wood flooring I continually stepped in and stubbed my toes on. If you plan to stay here make sure to bring your own toilet paper and paper towels. There was a tiny portion of toilet paper left for the duration of 3 nights. Overall, would not stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

The house was exactly as described. I would and will recommend this house and host for our next stay or anyone I know who is staying in that area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Joyce H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Property manager ranks a "0" rating

The host/ property manager is poorly equipped with the skills necessary to perform the job. During our 9-night stay, we exchanged several texts and calls over 6 of the days, however, she never ONCE offered to stop by to offer assistance. In fact, her attitude came across as someone who was annoyed that we were bothering her. Most troublesome was the electronic lock on the door that malfunctioned many times, causing delays when we were going out. The unit worked sporadically so we never knew when we were going to have an issue. The first time it malfunctioned, it took the host over 3 hours to text us back. Some other comments from the host concerning the lockbox were along the lines of: “why did you wait until now to call” “the unit has rechargeable batteries and there’s a recharger SOMEWHERE in the house” (In fact, the batteries were not rechargeable and we never saw a recharging unit.) “I am at work now and cannot get to the house” – when asked what time she could make it, she said “I can’t give you a time.” Eventually, she said it would be at least 2 hours. I asked if there was a physical key for either door to the property, and the host replied “there are no keys for the house.” Oddly, there’s a contractor’s lockbox on the door rail which we thought may contain keys; otherwise, why is that lockbox on the door rail? We left at 9:36 a.m. on Sat 12/09/2023 and informed the property manager once again that the lockbox was not working - no reply from the mgr.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johan O., Espoo, Finland

Liked: Cleanliness

3 Weeks vacation in Venice

Very nice historical house! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2023