Title: Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4 Beachfront condo for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4 ![Exterior - Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4 (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106230000/106227900/106227873/d519b986.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4 (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106230000/106227900/106227873/f194ee51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4 (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106230000/106227900/106227873/abe8cc45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library - Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4 (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106230000/106227900/106227873/099d8396.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4 (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106230000/106227900/106227873/123ce800.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Venice Beach, Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4 provides golfing on-site, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire condo 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4 Welcome to the Beachcomber in Venice, one of the Gulf Coast's best kept secrets, and home to resort accommodations with an Old Florida style. Located on the Gulf of Mexico in Historic Venice, Florida, The Beachcomber is a time capsule from the past. Walk for miles on pristine beaches, just feet from your door. Comb for shark teeth and shells, view spectacular sunsets, and relax in the heated pool. Downtown Venice is a historic gem located just one mile from the Beachcomber, and is full of eclectic shops, five-star restaurants, and much more. Designated as a Bicycle Friendly City, Venice is home to a series of parks, hiking and biking trails, golf courses, and fishing and boating opportunities. Just about anything you want to do is only a short walk, bike, or drive away. Unit 2 • Large bedroom with queen bed, TV/DVD and built-in storage closets • Queen sofa bed in living room • Fully equipped kitchen with full size refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave and coffee maker. • Living/Dining Room with TV/DVD • Full bathroom • Gulf facing porch with table and chairs • Gulf views • Ground Floor Amenities • Located Directly on the Gulf of Mexico • Gulf Views from All Units • Private Beach Access • Heated Pool • Fully Equipped Kitchens • Free WiFi • Lobby/Lounge with Computer and Printer • DVD and Lending Libraries • Shuffleboard • Tiki Hut with Picnic Table and BBQ Grills • Shark Tooth Sifters • Pool and Sand Toys • Lawn, Chaise and Beach Chairs • Housekeeping Services • Linens, Towels and Beach Towels Provided • Laundry Facilities (Requires Quarters. Soap Provided) • Cable TV and DVD in All Units • On-Site Management • Free Parking • Your Time-Share by Default (Can re-book same unit and time for following year) ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Office - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Heated pool - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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 - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100390000/100387600/100387576/8caef601.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Directly on the Gulf - Unit 15 - Efficiency - Second Floor - Sleeps 2 Venice Island - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=100387576&PinnedHotelID=100387576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Flat-screen TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33643800/33643706/8557ef5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Venice Island / Venice Beach Luxury Villa Venice Island - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 129 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=33643706&PinnedHotelID=33643706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33552500/33552488/23085bd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ground Floor Luxury Villa Steps From Venice Beach Venice Island - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 108 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=33552488&PinnedHotelID=33552488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101418200/101418144/8de3f51f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Our House at the Beach W-301 Stunning panoramic beach views Siesta Key - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=101418144&PinnedHotelID=101418144&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106380000/106375800/106375784/40b7c191.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Directly on the Gulf - Unit 7 - Studio - Ground Floor - Sleeps 2 Venice Island - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=106375784&PinnedHotelID=106375784&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105170000/105164500/105164441/w1629h1284x3y0-daad91bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Venice Island's Paradise By The Sea Venice Island - Pool - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=105164441&PinnedHotelID=105164441&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34200000/34190500/34190413/2e81f387.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Directly on Siesta Key's Crescent Beach– Reno'd 2BR/2BA Condo w/Heated Pool South Village - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.8 Exceptional 151 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=34190413&PinnedHotelID=34190413&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106706600/106706502/2c9557e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Venice Cottage near Venice Beach Venice Gardens - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=106706502&PinnedHotelID=106706502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75300000/75299100/75299067/w705h439x0y1-4ddbde94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Condo#201 Beautiful condo on Siesta Key steps to the beach Sarasota - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=75299067&PinnedHotelID=75299067&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83603900/83603845/039d040a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Direct Beachfront 2BR Cottage on Casey Key! 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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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 2992-244278 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.08626%2C-82.45511&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kI4iU85MEEBIPfMEi3BY7jeHcZc=) Venice, FL #### What's nearby - Manasota Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Venice Beach \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Venice Fishing Pier \- 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Centennial Park \- 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Brohard Paw Park \- 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles #### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sharky's On the Pier - ‬3 min drive - ‪Brew-Za-Bagels - ‬3 min drive - ‪Harbor Bistro - ‬3 min drive - ‪Fins At Sharky's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Food+Beer - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4 have a pool? ### Is Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4? ### What time is check-in at Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4? ### What time is check-out at Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4? ### Where is Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Directly on the Gulf - Unit 2 - 1 Bedroom - Ground Floor - Sleeps up to 4 Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Jenna H. 22 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing and quiet Great views of the ocean for sunset. Very peaceful. Close to everything you need. Kitchen supplied everything we needed. Easy check in and check out. We loved everything except for the bed. It’s probably time for a new mattress ##### Jenna H. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 5/5 ##### Adam Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David L. 18 Aug 2025 ##### David L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krista E. 19 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Krista E. 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