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Sun loungers, beach towels
A heated pool
Smart TV, books, computer monitors
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Venice, FL
  • Venice Fishing Pier
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Caspersen Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Venice

Located in South Venice, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of sights such as Venice Area Audubon Society and Elite Health Venice. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Sarasota National Golf Course - 11 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Venice Fishing Pier - 13 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Brohard Paw Park - 13 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Venice Beach - 13 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Caspersen Beach - 15 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪3 Bridges Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive

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 solar-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 bikes 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. The Xfinity cable & internet will allow you to easily stream or 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!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fenced private yard. Housekeeping is available on request.

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 transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (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 accessibility
  • 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 mall
  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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 organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Well-behaved pets under 50lbs considered.

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: The pool is accessible, please watch your children

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in South Venice, close to Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach. You'll also find Manasota Beach and Venice Area Audubon Society within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is accessible parking and bicycle parking available. You'll find a garage and max 2 spaces.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

What do couples enjoy most about This is the Star of Venice! Heated pool, close to beach! Pet-friendly?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a private pool, a kitchen, and a meal delivery service.

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

No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is about 26 mi away. Another top airport is Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), which is around 26.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at This is the Star of Venice! Heated pool, close to beach! Pet-friendly?

Yes, every accommodation at This is the Star of Venice! Heated pool, close to beach! Pet-friendly comes with a deck.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Douglas B S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Vacation

The house was perfect for our vacation. Everything exactly how described, clean and beautiful. The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do on vacation. Michelle was wonderful, she checked in to make sure we had everything we needed to make our stay perfect. Will definitely stay here on future trips.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

janet h., Wigan, Lancs, UK

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kathleen R., Emmetsburg

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Izzy L., PAW PAW

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Kregg B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas gathering

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

10/10 Excellent

Rene B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

ELizabeth S., Eagleville, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay Jan 2023 at Star of Venice

The house is tucked way back in the neighborhood, so it's very quiet and there is very little traffic. It was exactly as described. The house was accessible by a keypad on the front door which was very easy and convenient. My husband and I were mostly there ourselves, although the house would comfortably accommodate a few more people. It was great to be able to bring our dog as there are several very nice parks with walking trails close by (short car ride) specifically Shamrock and Lemon Bay. Walking in the neighborhood was safe since there was very little traffic. The pool was a nice size and was warmed by solar panels. The kitchen was very well stocked for cooking meals at home. The beds were comfy (we only used the King and Queen bedrooms). We appreciated that the house was very clean upon our arrival. The host was very nice to work with and quick to respond to any of my texts. We very much enjoyed our stay and would recommend the house to family and friends.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice quiet neighborhood

Great location in a quiet neighborhood. Great dog parks close by, since there are no sidewalks for walking your dogs, but not a lot of traffic. Nice solar heated pool. House nicely kept and clean. A great place to stay in Venice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location-great host!

We love going to Venice each year, taking the S. Venice Ferry to a kind of private beach to look for shark teeth. The ad mentioned passes for the ferry so all was great. Then, just before the trip, we found out passes weren’t included due to a rule change. Wish we had known that sooner but ultimately it wouldn’t have made a difference-a rule is a rule. Mentioned this to host-she immediately apologized and said that now only people who stayed 30 days could use pass and would immediately change her ad to inform people of the new regulations. She even offered to refund our money but we had already made our plans and didn’t want the hassle of trying to find another place. She was very polite the whole time-even offered us an early check-in! So anyhow, once we got over the initial disappointment, we had a very enjoyable time. The house was convenient and we enjoyed area restaurants (especially Left Coast Seafood with their daily specials) and shark tooth hunting at Casperson Beach. We celebrated a birthday with a fishing charter (about an hour away). We left the weekend before the hurricane and forgot and left some glasses there. Host said she would have housekeeper get them then BOOM-hurricane. So glasses took a while to get sent, but they are on their way. She kept in touch the whole time! To sum up-after the early misunderstanding, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and host answered texts almost immediately, each time. We made sure to follow instructions for check-out exactly (even took pictures) because she tried very hard to make our stay good-and with the hurricane coming, they would have enough to worry about! I recommend this place and this host very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

An amazing summer vacation on Fourth of July week

We had such an amazing vacation at this home. Upon arrival the house was even better than it was described. The cleanliness of the house was amazing. The house was stocked with all the amenities all we had to do was bring food and drinks. They even had all that you needed to use in the beach. The location of the house was within 20 minutes of everything. The neighborhood was very quiet and easy to access. I would recommend this home for anyone. I am going to be renting it every year. The property managers are so nice and they get in contact with you immediately in case if any questions.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

The house is very well kept and clean. The kids enjoyed swimming in the pool and there were lots of floats and toys for the pool available. We loved the layout of the house. The three bedrooms are spread out so everyone had their own space at night. There is an abundance of beach towels which was so nice! There are lots of different beaches close by. We would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Our stay at the Star of Venice was nothing short of amazing! The owners thought of everything that we would need for our stay. The location was great, having our own pool was fabulous too! Michelle always responded promptly to any questions I had and even checked on us mid week to make sure all was well. Thank you for making our stay feel just like home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

gina m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

This house was definitely just like being at my own house. It was very comfortable in a nice, quiet neighborhood. Neighbors walking their dogs even stopped to speak and give advice on where to go hang out with our fur baby. The homeowner kept in touch to always make sure we had what was needed and knew where everything was. I would definitely love to stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022