Venice, Florida 3b Home

On a quiet street walkable to spectacular Venice beaches and the picturesque palm tree-lined town center, our centrally located Venice Island home offers the perfect vacation! You will feel right at home in this beautifully renovated vacation home with 3 bedrooms, (two with king-size beds; the third bedroom has two twin beds, plus two new queen-size sofa sleepers in family room); two full bathrooms, newly furnished family room, gourmet kitchen, and light-filled "Florida Room." Guests love the upscale, well-equipped kitchen designed with granite counters, island, solid cherry cabinets and new stainless appliances.

The Master bedroom suite features new bed linens, walk-in closet and private bathroom with double vanities & Tuscan tile shower. This Venice Island house was recently renovated (2007) with new over-sized ceramic tile floors, new windows, new furniture, and deluxe patio set in private backyard. The home has central AC/electric heat. 360 degrees Virtual Tour & Photo Gallery detailing each room (click on link or email us for link to Virtual Tour). Get in shape or stay in shape with a FREE MEMBERSHIP for entire family at Venice YMCA's beautiful new outdoor Olympic-sized swimming pool (heated in winter/cooled in summer), state-of-the-art facilities & extensive fitness classes: Spin, Tai Chi, Yoga, Seniors Classes, Ballroom Dancing; Bootcamp, Zumba, Nia, Massage Therapy, etc. and free Y childcare! (just a few minute drive from house).

After beach or fitness time, relax at your beach home with cable TV in 4 rooms, free popular DVD/VCR movie library, favorite family board games (Monopoly, Cards, Trivia Pursuit, Scrabble, Candyland, etc.) and growing book library. Just added free high-speed, wireless Internet access for guests who bring their laptop (or, walk to library for computer use). Beach time is a breeze with rolling beach cart, beach chairs, beach umbrella, and insulated beach bag/soft cooler. There is a free Hibiscus-print beach bag for guests to keep. Our Venice Island Home comfortably accommodates a family of up to 6-10, but it's also perfect for 2-3 couples traveling together, or as a romantic and extra spacious getaway for two. We are happy to say that most of our guests are "repeats."

Location, location, location! For a little sunset watching and live music, the home is a short walk to the very popular Sharky's ocean-front bar & restaurant and Venice Pier for fantastic fishing. We have a responsible local babysitter with very reasonable rates for kids/grandkids. We are close to the island's public golf course & tennis courts and short drive to five challenging public and semi-private golf courses. The home is a short 2 block walk to the beach and close to the historic town center filled with Northern Italian architecture, charming boutiques, antique stores and first-rate restaurants. Venice is located in Southwest Florida, about ten miles south of Sarasota along the shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico. Recently featured in "Coastal Living" magazine as a "Mediterranean Mayberry," Venice Island offers a friendliness level and relaxed lifestyle
beyond compare.
We are just crazy about Venice - and consider it a "best kept secret" in vacation destinations. Visit once and you will be hooked on it's charm:). Surrounded by pristine snow-white beaches and a picturesque palm tree-lined town center, Venice has been named one of the best cities in the United States. Visitors from all over travel to Venice to explore the spectacular bays and beachings and charming historic town center. It's a 10 minute drive to Sarasota and all of its cultural attractions. 1 hour to Busch Gardens Tampa. 1 1/2 hours to Orlando's attractions - Disney, SeaWorld, etc. Hang out in ultra-charming Venice Island and/or explore many favorite Florida destinations in short day trips.

AMENITIES

Type: Gulf Side Home

3 Bedroom...2 king, 2 twin, 2 queen sofabed, pack n play/crib
sleeps 10...two baths

Full Kitchen...dishes/cookware/utensils
dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, granite counters, new stainless steel appliances, well stocked!
washer/dryer, linens/towels
air conditioning
cable TV (4 ). stereo, CD, free movie library, Internet available (free high-speed wireless internet access for guests who bring laptops (or short walk to library for computer use if you don't have a laptop)),
patio, charcoal BBQ, outside shower, family board games, book collection, rolling beach cart, beach chairs, insulated beach bag & soft cooler, beach toys and beach umbrella.

'Sorry, no pets; please smoke outdoors.'

RATES & INFO

Nov24-Dec22= $795/wk All stays: Saturday to Saturday

Xmas wk= $1995/wk. New Year's = $1795/wk

Jan 5-Feb2 = 1095/wk. Feb2-16= 1795/wk. Feb16-23=1995/wk

Feb 23 to Mar 30= $1795/wk. Mar30-Apr6= 1995/wk. Apr6-Apr13=1295/wk

April 14 to May 25= 995/wk. May25-Jun30= 1095/wk. Jun30-Jul7= 1295/wk

Jul7-Aug4= 1095/wk. Aug 4-18=995/wk. Aug 18-Nov 17= 795/wk

Nov 17-24 thanksgiving wk = $995/wk. Saturday to Saturday stays.

Monthly rates: Jan=3500; Feb=4995; Mar/Apr=6995; May 4500; Jul-Aug=3995

Monthly rates: Sept-Nov=3500; Dec=4995. Saturday is arrival/departure day.

ONLY $300 to book dates!

We accept most major credit cards. Sorry no checks. Rates plus 12% Florida Sales Tax. No Cleaning Fee! No extra fees!! Your choice of promotion: Choose 2 free bike rentals (waiting for you at house) OR select the free Health Club Membership for family to award-winning Y's beautiful outdoor Olympic-size Swimming Pool, sauna, hot-tub & extensive fitness classes, free childcare while at club! (only 3 minute drive from house). No pets. Refundable minus $200 cancellation fee if re-rented. 50% deposit to hold dates. Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. Flexible payment option available on request: guests can spread balance over several even payments with their choice of convenient due dates. We fill up FAST - book your dates today!

For details, booking, contact:
Amy McDermott
(978) 609-4268

Listing ID: 6943