Charming Venice Island Home-Free Gym with Pool! Free bikes in Venice

On a quiet street walkable to spectacular Venice beaches and the
picturesque palm tree-lined town center, our centrally located
Venice Island home offers the perfect vacation at a very affordable price! With your seven night or longer vacation stay, we will provide 2 free bike rentals & Free health club membership with Outdoor Olympic Pool for entire family.
You will feel right at home in this beautifully renovated vacation home with three bedrooms, (two with king-size beds; the third bedroom
has two twin beds, plus two new queen-size sofa sleepers in family
room); two full bathrooms, newly furnished family room, luxury
kitchen, and light-filled "Florida Room." Guests love the upscale,
well-equipped kitchen designed with granite counters, island, solid
cherry cabinets and new stainless appliances. The master bedroom
suite features new designer bed linens, walk-in closet and private bathroom
with double vanities & Tuscan tile shower.
This Venice Island house was recently renovated with
new over-sized ceramic tile floors, new
windows, new furniture, and deluxe patio set in private backyard.
Central AC/electric heat. 360 degrees Virtual Tour & Photo Gallery
detailing each room (click on link or email us for link to Virtual
Tour).
Get in shape or stay in shape with a Free Health Club Membership
for entire family at the award-winning Y's beautiful outdoor
Olympic-sized swimming pool (heated in winter/cooled in summer),
hot tub, sauna, 3 tennis courts/2 raquetball courts & state-of-the-art
facilities & extensive fitness classes: Spin, Tai Chi, Yoga,
Seniors Classes, Ballroom Dancing; Bootcamp, Zumba, Nia, Massage
Therapy, etc. and free Y childcare! (just a 3 minute drive from
house).
After beach or fitness time, relax at your beach home with
cable TV in 4 rooms, free popular DVD/VCR movie library, favorite family board games (Monopoly, Cards, Trivia Pursuit, Scrabble, Candyland, etc.) and growing book library. Free high-speed, wireless internet access for
guests who bring their laptop. (or can walk to library for computer
use) Beach time is a breeze with rolling beach cart, beach chairs,
beach umbrella, and insulated beach bag/soft cooler. Free Hibiscus
Beach Bag for guests to keep!
Our Venice Island Home comfortably accommodates a family of up to 6-
10, but it's also perfect for 2-3 couples traveling together, or as
a romantic and extra spacious getaway for two. We are happy to say
that most of our guests are "repeats." Unique feature - guests can
also rent a very similar 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home
right next door in case you want to stay close to friends or family
but still have your "own space." (perfect for girls getaways, guys
golf trips, reunions, corporate retreats, wedding groups, extended
family/friends.)
Location, location, location! For a little sunset watching and live
music, the home is a short walk to the very popular Sharky's ocean-
front bar & restaurant and Venice Pier for fantastic fishing. We
have a responsible local babysitter with very reasonable rates for
kids/grandkids. We are close to the island's public golf course &
tennis courts and short drive to five challenging
public and semi-private golf courses. The home is walkable
to "lots to do". It is a short 2 block walk to the beach and close to the historic town center filled with Northern Italian architecture, charming boutiques, antique stores and first-rate, reasonably priced restaurants. There is a wonderful breakfast diner at the Island's small airport (Note: the airport is a tiny, island airport with small crafts/medical daylight flights only. - no noise issue. this is a very quiet residential area)   Book your fun-filled, low-cost dream vacation today and enjoy rich memories that will last a lifetime!
Venice is located in Southwest Florida, about ten miles south of
Sarasota along the shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico. Recently
featured in "Coastal Living" magazine as a "Mediterranean Mayberry,"
Venice Island offers a friendliness level and relaxed lifestyle
beyond compare. We are just crazy about Venice - and consider it
a "best kept secret" in vacation destinations. Visit once and you
will be hooked on it's charm:).
Surrounded by pristine snow-white beaches and a picturesque palm
tree-lined town center, Venice has been named one of the best cities
in the United States. Visitors from all over travel to Venice to
explore the spectacular bays and beachings and charming historic
town center. 10 minute drive to Sarasota and all of its cultural
attractions. 1 hour to Busch Gardens Tampa. 1 1/2 hours to Orlando's
attractions - Disney, SeaWorld, etc. Hang out in ultra-charming
Venice Island and/or explore many favorite Florida destinations in
short day trips.

This Venice Island home is newly furnished in an upscale tropical
style with primarily new furniture throughout. The home includes three
bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a well-equipped luxury kitchen, a
Florida Room overlooking private backyard, and beautifully designed
family room with two new queen-size sofa sleepers. The house sleeps
up to 10. Two bedrooms have king-size beds, the third bedroom has
two twin beds. The home has two full bathrooms with new cherry
vanities - one with a bath/shower combination and the second
bathroom is brand new with a larger, ceramic tile shower & double
vanities. The spacious backyard is much more private than a condo
or apartment. Orange and grapefruit trees on property with juicer
in kitchen!
Other amenities include: cable television in all bedrooms and in the family room; DVD/VCR in the family room; extensive free movie library; growing book
collection; barbecue grill; linen closet; washer/dryer;
brand new dishwasher; brand new cook-top oven; disposal;
refrigerator; microwave; ironing board and iron;
board games; rolling beach cart, beach umbrella, beach chairs,
beach towels,beach cooler & carry bag. For families, we have beach toys,
children's videos and a "Shark's Tooth Catcher" for the pre-historic sharks teeth that
wash up on the beach, pack n play, booster seat with tray.
Responsible/affordable local babysitter. Free
health club membership for entire family at award-winning Y's popular
outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool; hot tub; raquetball;
and wide-array of fitness classes for all ages with free childcare.

The Venice area can accommodate your deepest desires to get away
from it all. Spend an evening enjoying a romantic sunset on Venice
Beach, then wake up early to rent a boat and share a picnic lunch on
one of the private islands in the area. When the sea air has calmed
your soul, further pamper yourself with a massage or two followed by
a gourmet dinner at one of the area's many reasonably priced restaurants.
The Venice Little Theatre is a wonderful place to see some of the area's finest
performances at around $22 per ticket. After the theatre, enjoy a delicious dessert at one
of the many area restaurants, or visit one of many nightspots
throughout the area that offers dancing or live entertainers.
There are many opportunities to relax with fourteen miles of Gulf of
Mexico beachfront, five major public beaches, fine shelling,
fossilized sharks' tooth hunting...besides sunning, swimming,
boating, fishing, golf, tennis,kayaking, scuba diving, fantastic
shopping along the historic Venice Avenue, first-rate
restaurants,numerous outdoor festivals/special events; and more than
a dozen public parks. Charter fishing tours are available in Venice
and Scuba divers love the Reef!
New to the City of Venice, the Venetian Waterway Park offers
walkers, joggers, and bike riders miles of paved and beautifully
landscaped sidewalk trails along the Intracoastal Waterway. Nature
lovers also can enjoy birdwatching at Oscar Scherer State Park or go
canoeing down the Myakka River.
Other recreational activities include more than a dozen golf courses
and eight municiple tennis courts lighted for night play. Local
arts include a community theatre, art center, opera and theatre
guilds, symphony orchestra, and two outstanding libraries. Venice's
historic district is filled with gorgeous Mediterranean Revival and
Northern Italian architecture, charming gift shops, boutiques,
antique stores, and many restaurants and coffee houses. Shopping
anyone? It's easy to shop til you drop anywhere in the greater
Venice area, but your shopping days won't be complete until you've
ventured through the many antique shops on Miami Avenue in Downtown
Venice. Stop for a delicious lunch at an outdoor cafe, stop for an
afternoon icecream cone or sweets at one of many inviting treat
shops. When the shops have closed, head for an evening stroll,
listening to the waves as you plan tomorrow's adventures...
CLOSE TO EVERYTHING! This perfect location is close to numerous
Florida "hot spots." We are about 15-45 minutes to Sarasota
attractions including: Mote Marine Aquarium, Ringling Museum of Art,
Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Selby Botanical Gardens and the Van Wezel
Performing Arts Center. About an hour drive north, you can enjoy
popular Tampa favorites including The Florida Aquarium, Adventure
Island, Busch Gardens, Museum of Science and Industry, and Salvador
Dali Museum. We are about an hour and a half drive to Walt Disney
World, Sea World, and Universal Studios in Orlando.
MAKE VENICE ISLAND YOUR HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME!!!

June, August, October or November = $2499 per month 
December or July = $2999 per month
January or April  = $3999 per month
February or March = $4999 per month

May or September - only $1999 per month 
+ 11% Florida Tax
- no extra fees! - the rate includes cleaning and everything except 11% Florida tax.
- Saturday arrival & Saturday departure.
* Fun & Fitness Promo (ongoing) - 2 Free Bike Rentals AND Free Health Club membership for entire family at award-winning Y's outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool (heated in winter/cooled in summer - only 3 minute drive from house), hot tub, sauna, state of the art facilities
& extensive fitness classes with free childcare while you workout!
Rates are subject to 11% Florida Tax. Ask about holiday rates.
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