Title: HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️ Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=82850146&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️ Holiday home in Venice with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️ ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels - HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️ (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82860000/82850200/82850146/c6e1e2b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️ (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82860000/82850200/82850146/906e7ac0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️ (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82860000/82850200/82850146/d5a45ac1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️ (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82860000/82850200/82850146/058d2f3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️ (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82860000/82850200/82850146/w2048h1533x0y3-8911a40b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In this cozy beach house, discover a haven of tranquility and good energy. Unwind with family and pets in the spacious backyard featuring a playground, pool, deck, gas fire pit, and swings. Enjoy nearby access to Manasota Beach or rejuvenate at Warm Mineral Springs. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi £290 includes taxes & fees 10 Jan - 11 Jan ## 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. ### HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️ Freshly remodeled cozy beach house with good energy .Big back yard with playground ,pool and deck , to enjoy games, Great for kids and dogs to run . Gas fire pit and 4 swings to rest and enjoy the birds singing . Short 9 min drive to Manasota Beach and Casper Beach and 8 others in the area.Shopping center and many restaurants just 2 min away . And if you tired of resting you can rejuvenate your self in Warm Mineral Springs ( well known as “Fountain of Youth “ ) in 15 min distance. You can find here everything you need ,and nothing you don’t for your body and mind . ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### 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) - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60390000/60386100/60386001/47c81376.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2-3 bedroom pool home just 5 minutes to Beach. 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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ![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%7C27.05223%2C-82.40520&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yp_b3wUcwmbWuz8-9TqvU74gaE0=) Venice, FL #### What's nearby - Venice Area Audubon Society \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Woodmere Park \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Elite Health Venice \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Jacaranda West Country Club \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Woodmere Paw Park \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles #### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wawa - ‬8 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Panera Bread - ‬17 min walk - ‪Panda Express - ‬13 min walk - ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️ have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️? ### Is HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️ pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️? ### What time is check-in at HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️? ### What time is check-out at HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️? ### Where is HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️ located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## HAPPY FUN BLUE HOUSE for 8 people kids, pets friendly, 3 miles from the beach🏖️ 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 43 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne W. 15 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful experience! The blue house worked great for us.!Plenty of room ,wonderful location ,close to restaurants and beaches. No problems ‘ Communicationwith the host was excellent. ##### Suzanne W. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole M., Dahlonega USA 3 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property Excellent communication from owners and location is perfect. Will stay again. ##### Nicole M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana H. 7 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, very clean home with a wonderful big private yard. We loved the location. There’s tons of beaches and miles of hiking trails close by. The giant backyard was great for our dogs as was the dog beach and two dog parks close by. The house was very clean. The hostess communicated with me very quickly about checkin and a minor repair we found when we arrived. We didn’t use the pool but it looked nice. We will come again we hope. ##### Dana H. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Carlin A. 3 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place - cozy with large outdoor spaces We were staying for a weekend of shark tooth diving. The location was very central for minimal drive times, and there was more than enough room for the group. Definitely a place to consider for our return visits in the future. ##### Carlin A. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie C. 24 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience at the Happy Fun Blue House We stayed for 4 days and had a great time! Our dog loved the fenced in backyard and the house was perfect for our family. The inside of the home is nicely updated and had enough supplies for everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Julie C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul C. 16 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden gem Lovely house,excellent value and the cleanest I have ever stayed in. Highly recommended. ##### Paul C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy R. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family stay for memorial We had to stay for my dad's memorial. The house was a wonderful size for having family over to get together and visit. Large house, extremely large backyard perfect for kids. Owner was very quick to respond with questions. Would definitely stay again. ##### Amy R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridget T. 27 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring break trip We had a wonderful time at this house the location was perfect, close to several beaches and restaurants. The owners left a great reference book with recommendations in the area. It was also close to many stores and the house was cozy and had everything we needed. Kitchen was fully stocked with cookware and all the appliances we needed. The backyard was amazing. I don’t think I’ve ever had a rental with that much space in the backyard spent many nights playing cornhole. We would definitely recommend and come back to this house if we return to Venice next year. ##### Bridget T. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicole M. 27 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue Hpuse The property was lovely and the yard was great for the dogs. We bought a mattress topper for the master bedroom and left it there for the next people. But other than that it was great. ##### Nicole M. Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kathy s. 21 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue Great house, questionable neighborhood. But peaceful Loved our stay, great family time- At house and beach! ##### kathy s. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer A. 8 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing weekend at the Blue House The Blue House was a perfect space for a girl's weekend away. The home was exactly as described and fully stocked, with everything we needed during our visit. The neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe. We had the best time at Venice Beach and found lots of shark teeth at Manasota Beach. ##### Jennifer A. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frederick G. 22 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Venice Great house. Quiet neighborhood peaceful. Good for a small group. . Needs a good frying pan. ##### Frederick G. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy M., Palatine 30 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sharks tooth hunting - Blue House This was a great spot to easily reach multiple beaches to search for sharks teeth by car. We were close to many restaurants as well. Visually the neighborhood was a little sketchy, but we had no problems with any neighbors or the area. ##### Amy M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda C. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very niceI t was the perfect size and location.for what I wanted to accomplish. With the help of a gentlemen named Bob I was able to acquire enough sharks teeth to seen to my sister in laws grandson ##### Rhonda C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole D. 16 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So much fun! My family and I had such a great time at the blue house! I have two young boys so I was looking for a place that would have plenty for them to do so I could relax and this was it! Playground and big yard was a huge hit. The pool was even bigger than I expected. The kitchen had everything we needed. Ewa was great with communicating whenever we had a question. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back! ##### Nicole D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica R. 24 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute House Great place to stay especially if you have dogs ##### Erica R. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie L. 27 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great!!! Everything was wonderful. Great place for family fun. Very clean and comfortable. ##### Valerie L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn L. 23 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay Very nice house and location. ##### Lynn L. Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Serena W. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shark tooth hunting Such an awesome time!! This house was so close to the beach we went 3 times in 2 days!!! Also the kids shark tooth hunted and got 46 teeth!! It was the absolute perfect quiet neighborhood and cozy for our family!! I would definitely rent this home again!! Thank you Ewa for tour hospitality. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e4aa1acf-5c01-4669-a51c-7acfde99dbfe-1749421657588.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Serena W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chase B. 16 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place, great host We had a great time, I would recommend it to anyone ##### Chase B. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesuschik 17 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location, beautiful home Location is perfect for Manasota beach, shark tooth hunting, Venice pier beaches, dog beach, warm mineral springs. Shopping all close by, we tried chicago restaurant and Sharkys on the pier both good. This was so convenient where its located. Loved the chair swings in backyard found such peace there. Went in pool once was cloudy so stayed out reat of trip ##### Jesuschik Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori G. 22 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! Roomy with all the right touches and was perfect for our stay in Venice. ##### Lori G. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy J. 6 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Home Away :) Our stay was absolutely amazing!!! We couldn't have asked for anything better, extremely clean, well-stocked, comfortable, and ideally located!!! Excellent communication, easy check in, and even better than pictured :) We would definitely stay again and highly recommend!!! ##### Tammy J. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sharon m. 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday celebration This was our second time staying at your home and it was just as wonderful as the eat time. Everything was great ##### sharon m. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher G. 10 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place! Everything was as advertised. Perfect place very close to beach perfect me and my family. Will be staying here again. Homeowners went above and beyond. ##### Christopher G. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ---