Venetian Golf & River Club- resort amenities & mins to beach in Venice

Enjoy the best of both worlds - golf course right on your doorstep, 50+ courses in the area and only minutes from beautiful sandy beaches.   Single family home located at the upscale Venetian Golf and River Club.  The house is on a prime lot with expansive views of a large lake and the golf course beyond. Beautiful extended paved lanai and pool area plus built-in outdoor kitchen with grill, sink and refrigerator.    Well decorated and furnished, 2200 sq.ft. with upgraded finishes. All the comforts of home are provided.
The Venetian Golf and River Club boasts resort style amenities with 2 large pools - one a lap pool - large deck with tiki bar, lighted tennis courts, fitness center, aerobic studio, formal and casual dining, 70-acre nature park with boardwalk, picnic areas, access to Myakka River and semi-private 18-hole championship golf course. And only 5 miles from gorgeous sandy beaches.

Bedroom 1 - Master with Kingsize bed, TV, and ensuite bathroom with 2 basins, granite counters, tub and walk-in shower, 2 walk-in closets, glass sliders to patio
Bedroom 2 - Guest with Queensize bed and ample closet space
Bedroom 3 / Den - Double sofabed, Flat screen TV, desk with wi-fi connection
Bathoom 2 - granite counter, tub and shower over
Kitchen - granite counters, m/wave, refrigerator, dishwasher, breakfast bar and bar stools
Family room - entertainment center with large flat screen TV, DVD, CD, leather recliner, comfortable chaise and sofa, double sliders to patio

Sitting room - chairs and ottoman make a relaxing reading area with sliding glass door to patio
Dining room - large table and 6 chairs and lighted china cabinet
Utility room - washer and drier and utility sink
2-car garage
L-shaped pool with attractive garden, large covered patio area with dining tables and chairs, umbrella and sun loungers

2 bicycles are provided for guests' enjoyment and beach chairs, umbrella, etc. are all provided for guests' use.
Heating and air conditioning

Cable TV and  FREE Wi-Fi
Linens, towels, beach towels, etc. all provided
24-hour security in gated community

Golf: 18-hole semi-private championship course. Golf not included in rental but green fees available May - December.
Swimming: 2 large heated pools at the River Club - one is a lap pool*
Tennis: lighted top quality courts*
Fitness center and aerobic studio*
Walking/Biking: nature trail on property
Beach: 5 miles (10 min. drive) to beautiful sandy beaches
Boat hire: available on the intra-coastal waterway 5 miles away
Restaurants and shops: 6 miles to downtown Venice or 15 - 20 minutes to Sarasota
On-site restaurants for formal or casual dining.
* Membership of the River Club to use facilities is available with rental at $175.00 transfer fee
(optional)

SUMMER GOLF CARD available which offers significantly reduced fees at over 60 beautiful courses in the area.   Check 'Summer Golf Card' website.

January/February/March $4000 per month
April $3300
May - October $2800 per month
November $2900
December $3200
Discount considered for consecutive months
Cable TV/land line telephone/FREE wi-fi
No Smoking
Pets: please inquire
Utilities: up to $200 per month included
Cleaning service charge: $175.00
Plus 12% Florida Tax
Optional transfer of River Club membership: $175.00
Golf membership NOT included.
Security deposit: agreed amount payable on contract signing and refundable at expiration of contract