Title: Home away from home! Star of Venice! Heated pool, close to beach! Pet-friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 home # Home away from home! Star of Venice! Heated pool, close to beach! Pet-friendly ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34526300/34526277/6fe97196.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34526300/34526277/adf90353.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34526300/34526277/d8c7dffa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, computer monitors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34526300/34526277/dee21a41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34526300/34526277/8f78c265.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to The Star of Venice, your perfect vacation spot in South Venice. This beautifully decorated beach-themed home features three bedrooms, a private fully fenced backyard with solar-heated pool and screened lanai for relaxation and entertaining. Enjoy the Florida breezes by opening up the sliding doors to the lanai or take a short drive to nearby beaches like Manasota & Venice beaches. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Gym - Washer ## 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. ### Home away from home! 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 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 ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53730000/53720200/53720181/d2daa23e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfy, clean, private home IN Venice, Florida; Heated Pool, Minutes to the Beach Venice Gardens - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 162 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=53720181&PinnedHotelID=53720181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73640000/73640000/73639950/c42425c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### VENICE/Heated Pool House/ 7 min to the Beach/ Shops&Dining nearby South Venice - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 61 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=73639950&PinnedHotelID=73639950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19310000/19306800/19306795/9120cbeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4-Bedroom Pool Home Convenient To Beaches South Venice - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 143 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=19306795&PinnedHotelID=19306795&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72550000/72544300/72544275/50954d9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Poolside Oasis with heated pool-7 min to beach-2 King beds South Venice - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=72544275&PinnedHotelID=72544275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91880000/91876300/91876249/23b049d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous Pool house 5 min from the beach, shopping and restaurants I South Venice - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 62 reviews £268 includes taxes & fees 29 Sept - 30 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=91876249&PinnedHotelID=91876249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59210000/59200400/59200308/4f2067c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Venice Home Electric Heated Pool Near Manasota Key Beach! 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Any damages by pets are responsibility of guest. Please do not leave pets unattended. ### 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 ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking! ## 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](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%7C27.03233%2C-82.41099&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=M3rGzMirRbW_XHDi4HLZUwm-lq8=) Venice, FL #### What's nearby - Venice Area Audubon Society - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles - Sarasota National Golf Course - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles - Venice Fishing Pier - 12 min drive - 6.6 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 - ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive - ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive - ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Home away from home! 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 Home away from home! 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 Home away from home! Star of Venice! Heated pool, close to beach! Pet-friendly? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Home away from home! Star of Venice! Heated pool, close to beach! Pet-friendly? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Home away from home! 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). ## Have a question? 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