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Private pool House with Fountains & Beach Walkable

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Walk along miles and miles of pristine shoreline & watch for dolphins jumping!
Chill out in your own private swimming pool right out back
Step out back to an inviting private pool and paver deck.  Pool is heated in winter months - Dec 1 to April 1
Villa Portofino offers the perfect Venice Island beach vacation - only 8 minute walk to stunning beach & fun Sharky's/Fishing Pier!
 ***Smart TV - login to your favorite tv streaming service from home with your own login info from home. OR enjoy basic free channels on our smart TV (no cable/dish. just smart tv. Can catch your favorite game at a fun popular local sports bar like Bogey's sports pub, Norma Jean's, Linksters Tap Room, or The old Venice Pub on venice ave.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9115.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Venice, FL
  • Venice Fishing Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Caspersen Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private pool House with Fountains & Beach Walkable

Fantastic Venice Island location on quiet street! talented interior designer created inviting 3-bedroom, 2 full bathroom private pool house attractive family room, updated kitchen & breakfast room. Only 8-minute walk to beach& to popular Sharky's oceanfront restaurant with live music. Longer walk to Historic Venice Ave unique shops &restaurants. Private heated pool with dramatic fountains. 2 cars parking. no visitor parking. No pets. No smoking. Low-key quiet respectful vacationers
PROPERTY & SAFETY RULES:
--our housekeeper has a SEVERE pet allergy so we cannot accept any animals.

- - kids must be 6 & older AND ALSO must be able to swim well in order to stay in this property. Kids must be supervised at all times. No lifeguard on duty - swim at your own risk. No horseplay. No diving, jumping or flipping. SHALLOW WATER. Pool & common area hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.. Strict neighborhood noise ordinance in place at night. Follow all posted pool area rules. Keep pool gate doors tightly closed. Kids must always be supervised by responsible Adult

- Registered guests only. No visitor parking. 2 Parking spots per place - use parking permit hangtags. NO STREET PARKING. Absolutely no pets. No smoking or vaping inside and no smoking outside anywhere on our grounds. Drive slowly on our road. Low-key, quiet respectful vacationers only. Must be 25 years old or older or staying with parents to stay here. No parties, events, or noisy gatherings of any kind.

- we use a professional pest control service. Florida is a tropical climate and it is possible to see bugs inside despite our best efforts. Please keep windows/doors tightly closed & keep place clean & tidy with food tightly closed to prevent pests.

- $350 fine for evidence of smoking and for pet violations & face immediate eviction.

** LIABILITY WAIVER: By renting this property, you understand swimming and use of rental property is at your own risk. All posted pool and house rules must be followed for the safety and enjoyment of all. No lifeguards on duty. Pool gate door must always be tightly latched. Swimming pool closes at sunset. Follow pool hours. Kids must be supervised at all times by adult. You agree to be fully responsible for any accidents you may incur. You agree to waive any claim whatsoever against owner for accidents or claims arising from swimming or property use. By renting this property, guests hereby agree to hold owners harmless against any and all claims, damages or causes of action for damages arising from injury to persons or property, or loss of life sustained in or about the rental property by any person or persons whatsoever. The renter further agrees that the owners shall not be liable for any personal injuries or damages to any goods, wares, or property regardless of how such injuries or damages may be caused, or whether resulting from acts of negligence.
We are professional hosts with nearly two decades of hospitality experience and numerous happy repeat guests with glowing reviews.

- Reservations are non-changeable & can't be canceled for refund for any reason ( beyond the time period specified at time of reservation on your listing site). We highly recommend obtaining travel insurance for peace of mind if you are worried about making your trip.

For fun island nightlife, we suggest hitting casual ocean-front "Sharky's" or more upscale "Fins" near us, or Daiquiri Deck on Venice Avenue. Enjoy!
Our wonderful housekeeper and reliable maintenance team live close by if an issue arrises. We have a very thorough Guest Guide Binder in family room - please review with your group at arrival to maximize your vacation experience
Coastal Living magazine honored Venice as Best Seaside Town in United States! Come see why:). Villa Portofino is in central location on quiet residential street in the highly desired "Island of Venice" - only 6 minute walk to our fantastic beach; the Fishing Pier (only pier NOT needing fishing license); and to ocean-front Sharky's restaurant with live tropical music and amazing sunset watching. Longer walk of only 8/10 mile (or free easy parking if prefer to drive) to Historic Venice Avenue's many unique shops, restaurants, tennis courts, splash through children's fountain, shuffle board, Farmer's Market, Venice Theater & numerous special events!
You will receive a 4 digit keycode to front door which works on your dates - super easy and no need to worry about keys!
— two cars Maximum in private driveway. No streets parking. No oversize vehicles or watercraft. NOTE: TV's typically "ON" at arrival
* Are you working remotely and need a change of scenery? Do you crave a sunny getaway or a relaxing staycation? Treat yourself to a tropical, ultra-clean, private beach vacation house. No busy airports, no crowds, no hassle. Leave your worries behind & enjoy much more privacy than big hotels or condos. Grab your flip flops. Sunny carefree days await!
Well equipped kitchen, bbq grill, & grocery delivery & take out options appeal to guests. We are Much more private than a hotel. beach gear is provided.

PRIVATE DEEDED BEACH ACCESS only for neighborhood residents & our renters

SQUEAKY CLEAN ACCOMMODATIONS provided! The well-being of our guests & our team is our top priority. Rest assured in light of Covid, extra safety precautions were swiftly implemented by our caring team so you can relax and fully enjoy your well-deserved beach vacation. Our housekeeping team is top notch!! All surfaces are deep cleaned & sanitized prior to your arrival.

VACATION HOUSE DETAILS:
Our talented interior designer worked her magic to create a super comfortable, beautiful three-bedroom vacation house for our guests - enjoy! We are proud to say we have many, MANY happy repeat guests visit year after year as a tradition. Two of the bedrooms (on each end of the house) have king-size beds. The third bedroom has a full bed and twin bed. All bed linens & mattresses are new and comfortable! Two full bathrooms recently renovated. All new furnishings throughout in an upscale coastal, inviting décor. Our dining room has pretty French Doors overlooking our attractive private pool with dramatic multiple fountains (which can be turned on & off) and backyard with lots of tropical plantings. Our kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances and new dining table overlooking pool. Basic outdoor shower within pool screen area provides a very refreshing quick clean up option. Pool heat is included. Lots of free amenities! High-speed free WIFI.

- TWO CARS maximizing in private driveway. (no street parking). Registered guests only.
- Absolutely no pets

- No smoking inside or outside anywhere on grounds

- Beach gear is included including 4 beach chairs, sand toy set, and beach towels

--** LIABILITY WAIVER: By renting this property, you understand swimming and use of kayaks are at your own risk. All posted pool and kayak rules must be followed for the safety and enjoyment of all. No lifeguards on duty. Pool gate door must always be tightly latched. Swimming pool closes at sunset. No night swimming. Kids must be supervised at all times by adult in the pool and Lemon Bay areas. Life jackets must be worn to use kayaks. Kayaks need to stay close to shore and not be use in windy or rainy weather. Kayaks can only be used in Lemon Bay - but not in ocean. You agree to be fully responsible for any accidents you may incur. You agree to waive any claim whatsoever against owner for accidents or claims arising from swimming or kayak use. By renting this property, guests hereby agree to hold owners harmless against any and all claims, damages or causes of action for damages arising from injury to persons or property, or loss of life sustained in or about the rental property by any person or persons whatsoever. The renter further agrees that the owners shall not be liable for any personal injuries or damages to any goods, wares, or property regardless of how such injuries or damages may be caused, or whether resulting from acts of negligence.
We are professional hosts with nearly two decades of hospitality experience and numerous happy repeat guests with glowing reviews.
Rental car is the best, easiest, most reasonably priced way to get to and from Venice (unless you are driving your own car). Free easy parking throughout Venice. Once you arrive, we have a good bike rental option listed in our guest guide with free delivery & pick up to the house. Only 6 minute walk to our great beach, the Fishing Pier & Sharky's restaurant.

Property manager

Amy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Washer
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- - HEALTH & SAFETY RULE: our housekeeper has a SEVERE pet allergy so we cannot accept any animals. we have common areas she needs to be at.
Before booking this property -Guests agree to read, understand and adhere to the Liability Waiver at the end of our Listing Description
- $350 fine for evidence of smoking and for pet violations & face immediate eviction.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Venice

Located in Venice, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Fox Lea Farm, or consider a night out at Venice Train Depot.
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Venice, FL

What's nearby

  • Manasota Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Venice Fishing Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Brohard Paw Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Venice Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's On the Pier - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fins At Sharky's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪BrewBurgers Back Porch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Venice Fishing Pier - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private pool House with Fountains & Beach Walkable have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private pool House with Fountains & Beach Walkable pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private pool House with Fountains & Beach Walkable?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private pool House with Fountains & Beach Walkable?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private pool House with Fountains & Beach Walkable located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Manasota Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Venice Beach. Venice Fishing Pier and Venice Art Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Z.

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

Very Convenient Location

Great location. Beach couple blocks away-walkable which is a plus for us. During spring break traffic is heavy so we can walk to beach or historic downtown or to local restaurants.Rented e-bikes for a few days and explored.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory F.

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

March getaway/Phillies baseball

We all enjoyed the house especially the area where it was located. It was very quiet and relaxing to enjoy the pool throughout the day. All the stores and restaurants were easily accessible by car.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

B L.

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

Quick visit

Great place for our short visit for my dad’s 80th birthday! Everyone enjoyed the accommodations and the kids loved the pool. We would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Love Venice

Great home in a convenient location to everything. Bike or walk to everything. Pool is perfect after a day out. Amy was helpful and communicated with us all along our stay with great suggestions for actives or events in the area. Happy to find this home.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

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

Great location

Comfortable home, great location. Venice is a nice town, good amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla B.

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

Amazing stay!!

I have stayed at several VRBO's and this house was the cleanest we've ever stayed at! Immaculate was the word I used to my family who live near this property. Everything is updated and had every amenity you could want. I will be staying at this property for all my future visits. Thank you Amy and team!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

Fabulous vacay spot

My mom and I stayed at the Villa for a week and it was amazing!!! Perfect for our needs. Plenty of space, very clean and cozy! Updated throughout and the pool/outdoor space was fantastic. The Villa is located in a great neighborhood-safe, fun and quiet BUT close to awesome hotspot restaurants, the beach and great shopping/ nightlife on Venice avenue. 12/10 recommend will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

Home is as advertised in a very quiet neighborhood. We arrived in the evening and the porch light was on so that was a nice welcoming touch. Communication prior to arrival was excellent and we had all the information we needed to start our vacation. We had a minor issue that was promptly addressed and rectified by the property manager.Overall, we enjoyed the home. There was plenty of space for all of us and it was very clean. Not related to the house, but the beach there is amazing. We hope to book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Venice beach 2024

Such a cute house! Way bigger than we expected and plenty of room! The kids loved the pool and the lizards everywhere outside. We even had a little frog that stayed on the front porch during our stay. Definitely will come back and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa G.

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

Amazing stay!

My family had an amazing stay! Everything was clean and organized. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Excellent

We really enjoyed. The house was in a great location and the place was in very clean and in good condition . Will probably rent again Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

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

Fantastic

Amazing place, for a super price. So close to the beach, the pool was great. We only stayed a coupe of nights, but it was well worth it. Quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Best place we have stayed in yet

This place was wonderful for our business trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

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

Great Venice Location!

The property was perfect and modern and updated for our group. Great communication and amenities, lots of details and extra treats.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

juan c

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Best place to vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

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

The cutest house!

This house was exactly as described! Very cute, clean and with all the amenities. The house book was very helpful. Checkin/out was a breeze, great communication. Location was very close to beach which was a plus! I would highly recommend and have already had someone ask for the info. Don’t hesitate, book it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Scuba diving trip

The house was nice. Close to the docks, beach and other attractions. We would stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanann W.

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

Weilands

we had a great time and navigated around venice beach just fine. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina W., Ft Pierce, USA

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

Clean and great location

The house was exactly as advertised, clean, and welcoming. The property manager had to reach out to us and she was very pleasant. Location was great and near Casperson Beach and the pier. Pool was also clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine M.

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

Perfect place to stay for a girl’s getaway

The location was perfect, close to the beach and shops. The house had everything you could need, soaps, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, coffee, tea, laundry soap, dish soap. There was even a welcome gift of a bottle of wine! The beds were comfortable and the house was very clean. We loved eating at Sharky’s and looking for sharks teeth on Caspersen Beach. Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a beautiful home and tastefully decorated! Very comfy and homey! We had a group of 7 and everyone was comfortable! We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Great stay

This property was just as listed, maybe even better!! We had a fantastic stay at Villa Portofino. Location was great, easily walkable to the beach near the house, Venice Beach was a very short drive. Hospitality tray when we arrived complete with a bottle of wine!! Pool was wonderful, Elena and team were very responsive to some questions and a few items that needed attention. We would definitely book this place again. Thanks for a wonderful time. Sally B.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni W.

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

Great location

We stayed with our family for a long weekend getaway. House was clean and great neighborhood. Easy walk to beach and Sharky’s. Car recommended to go downtown. Pool was nice but we didn’t really use as we went to the beach. She provided a nice welcome tray with wine and snacks. I would recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel S., Tulsa

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

Great stay.

Quiet. Well equipped. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Amy

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My favorite childhood memories are visiting my cousins and grandparents with my family on Florida beach vacations. I met my future husband on a Florida vacation many years ago. For more than a decade, I have owned a vacation rental house business and absolutely love helping families plan their dream Florida beach vacations. We are proud to say we have many happy repeat guests who make our Venice vacation house their favorite annual beach escape!

Why they chose this property

We own the vacation house right next door. The sister of the lady we purchased the house next door for put this Venice Island house on the market about a decade ago and we jumped at the chance to have another dream vacation house in this great Venice Island location. Ironically we often have adult sisters renting both of the side-by-side vacation pool houses so they can be close but each family still has their own space with plenty of privacy. We absolutely love this vacation house's location! We can easily walk to our great beach, Sharky's ocean-front restaurant with live tropical music, the Venice Fishing Pier & the shops & restaurants of Historic Venice Avenue!!! There are just a handful of single family homes in this quaint beach community which can LEGALLY be rented for stays shorter than 1 month in duration & we are proud to be one of them.

What makes this property unique

Four key things I often hear our guests rave about: our interior designer creates special interiors with casual 'island touches' so guests feel like they've escaped the real world and can fully relax. Second - we have a beautiful, newer private heated pool so we were able to put in many cool features like the multiple water fountains arching into the tropical blue pool waters to delight our guests. Third - we offer outstanding hospitality and have two very similar neighboring vacation houses in this desirable Island of Venice location near our great beach & also walkable to historic Venice Avenue shops & restaurants. Many of our guests want their friends or family to stay close but still have their own private pool house & their own yard - a very unique feature. & * Finally - Venice Island was featured in "Coastal Living Magazine" as one of the Best Seaside Towns in the US! In a prime, quiet Venice Island setting, Villa Portofino is one of the very few legal short stay vacation houses in this highly desired beach town! Don't risk booking an "illegal short-term rental place (for stays under 1 month in duration)" which can easily fall through. Be safe & choose a local leader in upscale vacation house accommodations with more than a decade experience in providing top hospitality service. We treat our guests like family! Each guest is invited to our free new online "Hospitality Suite App" - we spent a long time loading it up with our favorite local restaurants, fitness options, best shops, great local activities & very detailed vacation house & area information so our guests can really maximize their vacation experience. Cheers!

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