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This is the Star of Venice! Heated pool, close to beach! Pet-friendly

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, books, computer monitors
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

This is the Star of Venice! Heated pool, close to beach! Pet-friendly

This fully appointed South Venice home will be the STAR of your vacation. Upon entering the home you will sigh with delight at the beautifully decorated beach themed living room. Three fully dressed bedrooms, 2 baths with fresh, fluffy towels, a private, fully fenced backyard, screened lanai with heated pool, & a garage for storage. The Star of Venice will make you never want to go home!

The Star of Venice features a split floor plan providing privacy for all. Your perfect vacation spot is located close to numerous beaches. Manasota & Venice beaches are just a few minutes away in either direction. Check out Caspersen Beach, Nokomis Beach & Siesta Key Beaches all within a 15-30 minute drive as well.

Enjoy the Florida breezes by opening up all the sliding doors to the lanai, two sets are pocketing doors, making it a perfect spot for entertaining & for meals poolside.

The Star of Venice is located just minutes from Shamrock Park w/lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, playground, picnic shelter & trailhead for the Venetian Waterway & Legacy bike/multi-use trails. Horseshoe pits & pickleball courts can be found close by at Woodmere Park. Multiple adult bikes and a child size bike are available in the garage for your use.

You won't be hungry for long around here. You can easily cook meals in the fully appointed kitchen or poolside on the Weber gas grill. There are plenty of great restaurants that will meet the needs of the most critical foodie, many within 2 miles or that deliver. You can walk off those extra calories along the many trails or beaches & enjoy free beach yoga and shopping nearby. There are several gyms, including Planet Fitness and YMCA within 2 miles.

In the master bedroom you will enjoy the walk-in shower, king bedroom suite with Serta pillow top mattress and large walk-in closet. The pocketing sliding glass doors open to the screened lanai and pool. On the opposite side of the house, the second bedroom has a queen bedroom suite and shares the pool bath with the 3rd bedroom. The 3rd bedroom (bunkroom) also has a large closet and a twin over full bunk bed. There is a dedicated workspace with desk there as well. A spacious dining room for meals just off the kitchen that also opens to the lanai has a large table to seat the whole family. In the kitchen you will find ample cabinet storage, stainless steel french door refrigerator with freezer on bottom, dishwasher, electric range, microwave & reverse osmosis water dispenser. Just off the kitchen is the utility room with washer and dryer and additional sink, as well as additional pantry and storage. Through the laundry room you can access the garage, which is great for coming in from the beach and depositing beach chairs, coolers & sandy swimsuits.
The garage has plenty of room to store bicycles, kayaks, and beach gear. My minivan is stored there but can be easily moved to make parking available at your request. Available for use are beach chairs, coolers, shark tooth sifters & beach towels. There is additionally a wagon, beach umbrella, lots of beach toys & bicycles, all for guest use.

The living room is comfortably decorated in beach theme with leather couch and loveseat and upholstered reclining chair. There are TVs in all bedrooms, family room, and dining area. All rooms, plus the living and dining room have Roku TVs & the internet will allow you to easily stream & surf whenever you wish, or work if needed.

The backyard is fully fenced for your furbabies. The vinyl fence also makes the backyard very private. Great for swimming and laying out poolside. Make sure to enjoy the beautiful Plumeria and Meyer lemon trees.

The Star of Venice is located on a quiet street in South Venice. The property is pet-friendly with prior approval and pet deposit, the neighborhood has a "dog walk meet & greet" each evening around 5:30. There is Brohard dog beach/paw park for furry friends and Venice has many pet-friendly areas and restaurants.

Make the Star of Venice your home away from home and the star of your vacation. I strive to keep guests happy! If you have questions before booking, please feel free to contact me anytime!

Property manager

Michelle Harbison

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking!

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
No need to strip beds, just leave them unmade
Return all used beach gear/empty provided coolers & leave in garage

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Well-behaved pets under 50lbs considered.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The pool is accessible, please watch your children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

This is One Star Venice Private Solar- Beach House
This is One Star Private Solar- Beach House
This is One Star Venice Private Solar- Beach
This is One Star Private Solar- Beach
This Is One Star Private Solar

About the area

Map
Venice, FL

What's nearby

  • Sarasota National Golf Course - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Venice Fishing Pier - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Brohard Paw Park - 13 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Venice Beach - 14 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Caspersen Beach - 15 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wally's Pour House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪3 Bridges Brewing - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does This is the Star of Venice! Heated pool, close to beach! Pet-friendly have a pool?

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

Is This is the Star of Venice! Heated pool, close to beach! Pet-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at This is the Star of Venice! Heated pool, close to beach! Pet-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This is the Star of Venice! Heated pool, close to beach! Pet-friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This is the Star of Venice! Heated pool, close to beach! Pet-friendly located?

This family-friendly Venice holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Venice Area Audubon Society, Elite Health Venice and Lemon Bay. Woodmere Park and Woodmere Paw Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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This is the Star of Venice! Heated pool, close to beach! Pet-friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Ideal Vacation Location

Great spot for stay in Venice. Easy to get to. Comfortable, well equiped and host wonderful to deal with. Would recommend to anyone looking for affordable place for Florida vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana T.

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

Spacious and quiet

This property was beautiful, spacious and very well stocked. The neighborhood was quiet but so close to everything. Neighbors were very friendly.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Like being at home

This house was perfect for our family visiting for Christmas. The floor plan worked for early risers vs those who aren't, the kitchen was well appointed for meal preparation, and the host was prompt with check-in info and making sure our needs were met. Will definitely rent again if needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B S.

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

Definitely a STAR!

We had a wonderful stay. Property is exactly as described and beautiful. Host was very welcoming and helpful of our needs during our stay. One of our most relaxing and refreshing stays we have had. Would most certainly recommend staying here and will be looking forward to booking another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Awesome place

This place was wonderful. It was private, quiet, close to everything you needed. This was probably my favorite place I've stayed at so far. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

janet h.

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

Lovely house in a quiet street

Very clean,easy check-in with code Loads of beach towels,beach kit,coolers etc Pool is heated by solar panels Comfy bed
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

Great home away from home

This home had everything you could ever need. Very thoughtful host who had supplies that ran from sunscreen to laundry detergent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

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

Very nice very convenient excellent communications

Great property management well stocked nice location very comfortable and nice private beach access!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kregg B.

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

Christmas gathering

Very nice property within a few miles of beaches
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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

Heaven

The house was fantastic. It had everything we could ask for. The pool was so nice and a great temperature. We would definitely stay again. We had a wonderful, relaxing time.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Wonderful stay

Wonderful place to stay, close to all of what we like to do in Venice. Beautiful home in a nice neighborhood. Privacy fence creates a nice private backyard and pool area. We plan to stay here again on a future trip back to Venice.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Izzy L.

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

Quiet setting

Enjoyed our stay, home was clean and quiet. Close to beach and driveable to beach options. Michelle was very responsive in emails. Would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

Excellent Experience!

The house was perfect and well equipped. Michelle was very responsive. We definitely would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Quiet Haven Near Beach

We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. The house is beautiful and spacious with everything we needed for a week visiting nearby family. We went to Blind Pass Beach (a 15 min drive) every morning, napped and read on the lanai in the afternoon, and then swam in the gorgeous pool in the evenings. Michelle was a kind and responsive host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gene P.

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

Great base

Great location to beaches and shopping. Great house layout with 3 bedrooms sleeping 7. All the beach toys and baby needs you could ask for. And a great pool. Michelle was a great host responding quickly to any and all questions.
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Family Time

We had such a good time. The pool was a great touch. Love the house being closed to the beach. It was nice having access to the beach stuff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany F.

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

Great stay!

We had an amazing time at the Star of Venice!! The neighborhood was quiet and close to everything we wanted. The home had everything we needed. Our kiddos loved the pool!! We had several meals on the lanai by the pool. We also enjoyed the ferry to the private beach. We definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Star of Venice Review

Property was well maintained and stocked with all the needed utensils, beach supplies and pool toys. Michelle was very responsive to any needs we had. Good location in South Venice with the beach and great restaurants nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

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

Lovely house and perfect location

We enjoyed our stay here. We had 2 families and the house had plenty of space for 4 adults and our teenage children. The house was very clean and bright. The beds were comfortable. The owner had everything we needed for the week. The location is close to many different beaches and restaurants. We would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Eric H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Fun

Seems to be 30 mins from whatever beach you want
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rene B.

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

Venice visit

Extremely relaxing, lovely home!! Everything we needed and then some! Just a great experience!! Definitely would return! Thank you again Michelle, you were just wonderful!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Family vacation

Perfect place for my family. We had a 4 and 1 year old, had everything we needed. Had a lot of pool and beach toys. The pool was great. Close to beaches, downtown Venice and other attractions. Quiet neighborhood, no sidewalks for walking but drivers moved over when they saw you. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy Q.

Wonderful house!!

What a great spot they have in South Venice. From the moment you walk in you’ll feel right at home, my kids especially loved the pool! I will definitely be renting the house again if available. The owners were very accommodating and were available to answer any questions at any time. I recommend taking the ferry over to South Venice Beach, we had great luck finding tons of sharks teeth.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

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

Beach get away

Property was nice, good location to Venice Beach and Siesta Key. The private beach was nice for shark teeth hunting. Layout of house was wonderful, we didn't feel like we were on top of each other, both bathrooms were spacious and having the bathroom accessible to the pool was nice so the house didn't get wet. Beds were comfortable as well. Plenty of towels which was nice with 7 people. Kids loved the pool and swam every day. Owners were awesome whenever there was a question and were quick to respond back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B.

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

Overall Wonderful Experience

I just returned from vacationing in this rental with a group of 7 and we loved every minute of it. The house is the perfect driving distance from stores, Venice Ave., and beaches. The group of us all fit very comfortably in the house, and the pool was amazing for us. The yard outside the pool is also a lot larger than expected. Owners were very communicative during our stay and did not hesitate to respond to any questions we had. We had absolutely no complaints for this house and we all would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021