Title: Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112713087&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi Family-friendly villa with outdoor pool and fitness centre ## Photo gallery for Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi ![Sun-loungers, beach towels - Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112720000/112713100/112713087/44794fd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112720000/112713100/112713087/6445b4b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool - Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112720000/112713100/112713087/e4c93497.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112720000/112713100/112713087/1fc122bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112720000/112713100/112713087/3104c381.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a gym. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this villa. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1450 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi Your vacation begins – NOW! Welcome to your 5 star vacation experience in South Venice - we love hosting and we love it clean and organized. You will immediately feel the inviting atmosphere as soon as you step in. Bright and fresh, with high ceilings and modern furniture with a “beachy touch”, our Villa Happy Gator in South Venice will be your home away from home. Relax at the gorgeous pool area with sunny Southwestern exposure and enjoy the crystal-clear water of our heatable pool. The sunshelf is a well loved plus our pool has to offer. Cozy barbecues are crowning ends of your vacation days. The colorful pool lights ensure a fantastic ambience. With only a few minutes drive to several beautiful beaches, our Villa Happy Gator is ideally located for all beach lovers. Walk along the fantastic coastline and find our world-famous fossil shark teeth. Or simply relax in your sun chair and watch the waves. Chances are good you see a bunch of dolphins. Supermarkets are only 5 minutes away. The charming town of Venice with its lovely historic downtown, numerous restaurants, bars, shops and galleries invite to stroll around. For your convenience your Florida Pool Villa Happy Gator further provides: \- tiles throughout for a clean and fresh feeling \- fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso Coffee Machine and Ninja Blender \- bathrooms with daylight windows and handheld shower heads \- free High Speed internet \- free WiFi \- region free Blu-ray player \- 3 TVs - Living room + Master bedroom + Guest bedroom \- books, DVDs, games and kid’s toys \- Gas barbecue grill \- Pool heater (see fees) \- beach utensils like beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler and toys \- Safety fence to install around pool to protect small children \- Garage with remote door opener You have a question? Please feel free to contact me! Villa Happy Gator is insured and licensed. The rental period is 30 days, what means, that our Villa Happy Gator will not be rented out more than once every 30 days. THIS IS A PET-FREE PROPERTY - ALLERGY SAFE! ABSOLUTEY NO ANIMALS!!! For your and our safety, entrance and technical equipment on sides of house are monitored by security cameras. ★★Info about Poolheater ★★ Strongly recommended: November - April Poolheater fee is extra: 95$/week + 13% tax Will be charged with second payment Florida Pool Villa - Villa Happy Gator - South Venice - Venice - Sarasota - Tampa - Gulfcoast - South West Florida ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### 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. - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Gym - Heated pool - Splash pad - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Unit size: 1,450 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34450000/34445200/34445171/5ebded13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "Venice-Eden Lagoon House" A Salt Water Pool and Spa Oasis South Venice - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.8 Exceptional 127 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=34445171&PinnedHotelID=34445171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74210000/74201400/74201341/009359e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private home in Venice Venice Groves - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=74201341&PinnedHotelID=74201341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99200000/99192600/99192539/b025de7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcome to the Seahorse Ranch. 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom, private heated pool. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ## About the area South Venice, a neighbourhood in Venice, is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Snook Haven Park and Nancy's Consignments. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Venice travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Venice.dx10285) [View more Villas in Venice](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Venice-Villas.d10285-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C27.04116%2C-82.41267&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=b6x8Otta-sLSTXJaIfqF3d8KufA=) Venice, FL ### What's nearby - ![Shall we dance? Put the Venice Audubon Rookery on your to do list. The birds in this rookery were just amazing. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532652530/b97df625-ce9b-463e-9a2c-44d8ef90355c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Venice Area Audubon Society 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Elite Health Venice 4 min drive \- 2.4 miles - Woodmere Park 5 min drive \- 2.6 miles - Woodmere Paw Park 5 min drive \- 2.6 miles - Jacaranda West Country Club 6 min drive \- 3.0 miles ### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) 50 min drive ### Restaurants - Wawa 19 min walk - McDonald's 4 min drive - Panera Bread 4 min drive - Circle K 4 min drive - Panda Express 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi have a pool? ### Is Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi? ### What time is check-in at Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi? ### What time is check-out at Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi? ### Where is Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi 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 83 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Palmyra N. 12 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### happy gator vacation lovely house; clean; great beds;everything you need is there; wonderful pool(if you want heated) and poolside space. We enjoyed it very much. ##### Palmyra N. Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc E. 10 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome stay. Pool area is great. Location is the central to the popular beaches, downtown Venice, and shopping. Birgit communicated with us perfectly. The little things mean a lot to us and we were very happy. We felt welcome and had everything we needed. ##### Marc E. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren P. 18 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation stay We really enjoyed our stay! The house was very nice and we LOVED the pool area! ##### Lauren P. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy S. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful set up, enjoyed pool, outdoor space. Will be back! ##### Kathy S. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherri G. 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This property was perfect for our stay. It was clean, comfortable, and easily accessible to our other family in the area. Any issues were addressed quickly and completely. If it is available when we return for next year's vacation we will gladly stay there again. ##### Sherri G. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natasha S. 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! House was clean, pool was amazing, plenty of toys for the kids. ##### Natasha S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura P. 16 Aug 2017 #### Wonderful vacation Thank you for a wonderful vacation! Clean, quiet and with privacy, yet close to shopping and most important: only a short drive to the beach! ##### Laura P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### James C. 26 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Family Getaway A beautiful and well appointed home, convenient to beaches, shopping, and restaurants. Birgit’s home is immaculate and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Our family had a wonderful time, and we especially enjoyed the pool area. We would love to stay again! ##### James C. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine F. 31 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Winter Getaway We enjoyed our stay very much. The property was in a residential neighborhood close to the beaches and restaurants. The house had all the amenities we could ask for including pool and was top notch as far as cleanliness and hygiene goes. ##### Katherine F. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb W. 29 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely lovely The house was perfect for out stay with our grandsons, clean and stocked well. Close to the beaches and old historic Venice was a short drive with plenty of places to dine. We would definitely choose this home again! ##### Deb W. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa W. 2 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and close to beach Our stay was excellent! The house was extremely clean and well organized. The house is centrally located. Comfortable beds and excellent pool deck area. Owner has lots of vacation essentials present and well labeled which was very appreciated. ##### Melissa W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen R. 18 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect rental Everything about this house was exactly as featured in the VRBO listing! Great 1 week stay. Private pool, neighborhood extremely quiet, outfitted with everything we needed. Highly recommend. ##### Stephen R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley L. 28 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Clean Pics were accurate. House was clean. Pool area was great. Perfect location. ##### Ashley L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kori S. 4 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, comfy and close to everything! House was just as shown on the listing. My family had an amazing time staying at this house! Beds were comfy, there were lots of towels, and everything we needed was there for our use. Pool was perfect for the kids and the shaded area was a nice place to relax in the evening. Definitely recommend this vrbo! ##### Kori S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff R. 12 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful house in a great location. Great property in a great location. Pool and pool areas were perfect. Well appointed and SUPER clean. The owners have really thought of their guests and provided clear and detailed instructions for pretty much everything. The local property manager was also super helpful. Highly Recommend! Would stay again! ##### Jeff R. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gene W. 15 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Vacation Home We had an amazing week long vacation!!! Thank you Birgit!!! The home is beautiful and well kept. We felt right at home and very comfortable with all of the home supplies that you have… See you next year! ##### Gene W. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy W. 8 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house and fantastic pool! The owners thought of everything with this house, including labeling everything clearly! The house is super clean and the pool is great - very private with lots of room. Would definitely go back. ##### Stacy W. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly E. 14 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice, clean, and well maintained house. We really enjoyed our stay at the Happy Gator. It was perfect for our trip to Venice to sight see and visit family. The property is very well maintained and everything is very organized. The house also had a lot of items to help make your stay even better like items for the beach and bicycles. I would highly recommend staying here if you are looking to visit Venice, Fl. ##### Kimberly E. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa P. 27 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Gator Villa Getaway Our stay in Venice was amazing! The house was pristine and had everything you might need for your vacation! The pool outside was one of our favorite features! The beaches were close by-our favorite was Venice beach and the house had all the beach supplies you would need! We would definitely return! ##### Lisa P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evie R. 2 Mar 2019 #### THIS PLACE IS A SLICE OF HEAVEN We had the best of everything in the house on Alligator Dr. Villa Happy Gator was so well stocked, clean and inviting. Birgit was a pleasure to work with during our rental process. I would recommend this home and we will try to rebook if there is ever a vacancy during our vacation time. ##### Evie R. Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryan M. 28 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Everything was great, very clean and bright. Our only disappointment was the king size bed was actually (2) single mattress pushed together, and not comfortable. We chose to sleep on the double bed in 2nd bedroom. Overall we had a wonderful stay @ Happy Gator ##### Bryan M. Stayed 9 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SILVIA R. 6 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Private Get-a-way! This villa was perfect for our week in Venice. The pool was extremely enjoyable and the house had everything you need for an enjoyable stay. The owner seems to have thought of everything to make the stay pleasant for guest. The Venice area has great restaurants! We loved Brewburger and Italianos. The house is close to the beaches and to restaurants and stores. The private beach is a must see! We will definitely be back. ##### SILVIA R. Stayed 6 nights in May 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim M. 30 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Successful 50th Anniversary If you want to be a successful grandparent, rent a house with a pool! This house had a wonderful safe salt water pool, with separate rooms for our son’s family. It was easy to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary in such a well-kept house. ##### Jim M. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juanita E. 3 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had the best time. My friends from work and I went. The home was immaculate. Plenty of room inside and outside. We loved the pool area. We loved the simplicity of how the home was decorated. It was centrally located. We visited all the beaches and Gasprilla island. I would definitely return to this home. Was so worth it.❤☀️☀️ ##### Juanita E. Stayed 4 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly I. 15 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice place The pictures really don’t do it justice. It was very close to several beaches, and we visited many of them. The only thing I disliked about the property was the sulfur smell of the water. It is quite strong and makes the house smell of sulphuric as well. ##### Kimberly I. 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