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HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Marina
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Venice, FL
  • Place, Venice Area Audubon Society
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Woodmere Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Jacaranda West Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Venice

Located in Venice (South Venice), this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Venice Beach and Manasota Beach. .This vacation home is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Turtle Beach and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Caspersen Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Venice Area Audubon Society - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Woodmere Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Woodmere Paw Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Jacaranda West Country Club - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Venice Beach - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬3 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.

HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️

Freshly remodeled cozy beach house with good energy .Big back yard with playground ,pool and deck , to enjoy games, Great for kids and dogs to run . Gas fire pit and 4 swings to rest and enjoy the birds singing . Short 9 min drive to Manasota Beach and Casper Beach and 8 others in the area.Shopping center and many restaurants just 2 min away . And if you tired of resting you can rejuvenate your self in Warm Mineral Springs ( well known as “Fountain of Youth “ ) in 15 min distance. You can find here everything you need ,and nothing you don’t for your body and mind .
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

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 (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️ Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

taylor k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely renovated house
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Judy P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The host was great! She responded in a timely fashion to our questions. There could be some improvements on kitchen supplies and home repairs. Overall we had a relaxing experience.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was as advertised and host was very responsive. We were not on vacation but attending a somber family event so we did not utilize the pool or yard. Very nice, quiet neighborhood convenient to Venice locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

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

Cute House

Great place to stay especially if you have dogs
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

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

Lovely stay

Very nice house and location.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie L.

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

Great!!!

Everything was wonderful. Great place for family fun. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase B.

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

Nice place, great host

We had a great time, I would recommend it to anyone
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Excellent property

Excellent communication from owners and location is perfect. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Great house!

Roomy with all the right touches and was perfect for our stay in Venice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlin A.

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

Great place - cozy with large outdoor spaces

We were staying for a weekend of shark tooth diving. The location was very central for minimal drive times, and there was more than enough room for the group. Definitely a place to consider for our return visits in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

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

Wonderful experience!

The blue house worked great for us.!Plenty of room ,wonderful location ,close to restaurants and beaches. No problems ‘ Communicationwith the host was excellent.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Great experience at the Happy Fun Blue House

We stayed for 4 days and had a great time! Our dog loved the fenced in backyard and the house was perfect for our family. The inside of the home is nicely updated and had enough supplies for everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

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

Perfect Home Away :)

Our stay was absolutely amazing!!! We couldn't have asked for anything better, extremely clean, well-stocked, comfortable, and ideally located!!! Excellent communication, easy check in, and even better than pictured :) We would definitely stay again and highly recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Hidden gem

Lovely house,excellent value and the cleanest I have ever stayed in. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

Amazing place!

Everything was as advertised. Perfect place very close to beach perfect me and my family. Will be staying here again. Homeowners went above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Backyard Oasis

Our stay was wonderful and we all enjoyed the backyard oasis provided. The home is pet friendly and great for the whole family. Host was great at communication prior to and during the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia G.

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

Lovely place.

We enjoyed our stay. Everything was exactly as described and depicted. The only thing I did not enjoy were the beds as they were too hard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Nice house and spacious backyard

We really enjoyed the blue house, especially the spacious backyard and swimming pool! It was very comfortable for the guests and for entertaining family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena W.

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

Shark tooth hunting

Such an awesome time!! This house was so close to the beach we went 3 times in 2 days!!! Also the kids shark tooth hunted and got 46 teeth!! It was the absolute perfect quiet neighborhood and cozy for our family!! I would definitely rent this home again!! Thank you Ewa for tour hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon m.

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

Birthday celebration

This was our second time staying at your home and it was just as wonderful as the eat time. Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Family stay for memorial

We had to stay for my dad's memorial. The house was a wonderful size for having family over to get together and visit. Large house, extremely large backyard perfect for kids. Owner was very quick to respond with questions. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brionna R.

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

blue house

this house is absolutely gorgeous has a lot to do around they put so much work into this house it was an amazing stay would love to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Wonderful weekend getaway

We had a great weekend staying at the happy fun blue house. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. The backyard and pool were a hit with the kids and was a great way to end our days at the beach! House was very clean and in a good location to lots of beaches and fun spots. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Blue House was awesome!

The house was better that we expected. It was comfortable, clean, and the amenities were all great, The backyard is amazing. Everything was as good or better than advertised. Great place, and we would stay again, for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesuschik

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

Perfect location, beautiful home

Location is perfect for Manasota beach, shark tooth hunting, Venice pier beaches, dog beach, warm mineral springs. Shopping all close by, we tried chicago restaurant and Sharkys on the pier both good. This was so convenient where its located. Loved the chair swings in backyard found such peace there. Went in pool once was cloudy so stayed out reat of trip
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025