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Private pool House with Fountains & Beach Walkable

Vacation home with private pool, near Venice Beach

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Beach nearby
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
A heated pool
Outdoor dining
Located on a quiet street in fantastic Venice Island, Villa Portofino offers a tranquil retreat. Relax in the private heated pool with dramatic fountains, or unwind in the Florida Room overlooking it. With high-speed WiFi and beach gear provided, this 3-bedroom house is perfect for those seeking a tropical getaway.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private pool House with Fountains & Beach Walkable

Great news! We've quickly reopened after Milton! Restaurants, stores, our beach access & Historic downtown-all now open! Fantastic Venice Island location on quiet street! Our talented interior designer created this stunning 3-bedroom private pool house with attractive family room with sofa sleeper & Florida Room overlooking private pool. Only 8-minute walk to beach & restaurants with live music. Near Historic Venice Ave shops &restaurants. Private Pool. Login to your favorite streaming service

Our wonderful housekeeper and reliable maintenance team live close by if an issue arises. We have a very thorough Guest Guide Binder in family room - please review with your group at arrival to maximize your vacation experience.

Coastal Living magazine honored Venice as Best Seaside Town in United States! Come see why:). Villa Portofino is in central location on quiet residential street in the highly desired "Island of Venice" - only 8-minute walk to our fantastic beach; the Fishing Pier (only pier NOT needing fishing license); and to ocean-front Sharky's restaurant with live tropical music and amazing sunset watching. Longer walk of only 8/10 mile (or free easy parking if prefer to drive) to Historic Venice Avenue's many unique shops, restaurants, tennis courts, splash through children's fountain, shuffleboard, Farmer's Market, Venice Theater & numerous special events!

From its natural beauty to historical points of interest and numerous unique shops & top-notch restaurants, Venice offers attractions for all ages to enjoy! Venice remains a captivating place to visit - a tranquil respite from the frenetic pace of our modern world with a beachy, small-town allure all its own.

* WELCOME! Guests have access to entire single-family home called Villa Portofino with a beautiful private pool & tropical yard set in a quiet Venice Island neighborhood.

*YOUR DOOR CODE: Your front door code which works on your dates is included in your welcome info emailed to you prior to your stay. After you make reservations, be on lookout for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" - with arrival details including your door code. Please check your email spam file for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" if you still aren't seeing it.

* PARKING: Important- Only 2 cars parking per place -no exceptions. (neighborhood firm rule). The City doesn't allow street parking. Sorry no boats or oversized vehicles & No visitor parking - please plan to meet up with friends/relatives at area restaurants or at the public beaches which have parking lots & changing areas.

* YOUR PARKING SPOTS: please park in private driveway in front of the house.

* NOTE: TVs typically "on" at arrival. We have friendly reminder signs up throughout the property to ensure property rule compliance & to promote a peaceful safe relaxing environment for our nice neighborhood.

- ***Smart TV - login to your favorite tv streaming service from home with your own login info from home. OR enjoy basic free channels on our smart TV (no cable/dish. just smart tv. Can catch your favorite game at a fun popular local sports bar like Bogey's sports pub, Norma Jean's, Linksters Tap Room, or The old Venice Pub on venice ave.

** REVIEW OUR SUPER HELPFUL GUEST GUIDE TO SUPER CHARGE YOUR VACAY: Please review Guest Guide binder & new online DIGITAL GUEST GUIDE offered prior to trip - with very cool "AI Trip Planner" free feature! It's like having your own free concierge! Please review Guest Guides with your group at onset of your stay as it will answer most questions & give you the best vacay experience:)

* Are you working remotely and need a change of scenery? Do you crave a sunny getaway or a relaxing staycation? Treat yourself to a tropical, ultra-clean, private beach vacation house. No busy airports, no crowds, no hassle. Leave your worries behind & enjoy much more privacy than big hotels or condos. Grab your flip flops. Sunny carefree days await!
Well equipped kitchen, bbq grill, & grocery delivery & take out options appeal to guests. We are Much more private than a hotel. beach gear is provided.

PRIVATE DEEDED BEACH ACCESS only for neighborhood residents & our renters

SQUEAKY CLEAN ACCOMMODATIONS provided! The well-being of our guests & our team is our top priority. Our housekeeping team is top notch!! All surfaces are deep cleaned & sanitized prior to your arrival.

VACATION HOUSE DETAILS:
Our talented interior designer worked her magic to create a super comfortable, beautiful three-bedroom vacation house for our guests - enjoy! We are proud to say we have many, MANY happy repeat guests visit year after year as a tradition. Two of the bedrooms (on each end of the house) have king-size beds. The third bedroom has a full bed and twin bed. All bed linens & mattresses are new and comfortable! Two full bathrooms recently renovated. All new furnishings throughout in an upscale coastal, inviting décor.
Our dining room has pretty picture windows overlooking our attractive private pool and backyard with lots of tropical plantings. Our kitchen has new counters, stainless steel appliances and new dining table overlooking pool. Basic outdoor shower within pool screen area provides a very refreshing quick clean up option. Pool heat is included - pool is heated in winter months from Dec 1 to April 1. Lots of free amenities! Free WIFI.

- ***Smart TV - login to your favorite tv streaming service from home with your own login info from home. OR enjoy basic free channels on our smart TV (no cable/dish. just smart tv. Can catch your favorite game at a fun popular local sports bar like Bogey's sports pub, Norma Jean's, Linksters Tap Room, or The old Venice Pub on venice ave.


- TWO CARS maximizing in private driveway. (no street parking). Registered guests only.
- Absolutely no pets

- No smoking inside or outside anywhere on grounds

- Beach gear is included including 4 beach chairs, sand toy set, and beach towels

--** LIABILITY WAIVER: By renting this property, you understand swimming and use of kayaks are at your own risk. All posted pool and kayak rules must be followed for the safety and enjoyment of all. No lifeguards on duty. Pool gate door must always be tightly latched. Swimming pool closes at sunset. No night swimming. Kids must be supervised at all times by adult in the pool and Lemon Bay areas. By renting this property, guests hereby agree to hold owners harmless against any and all claims, damages or causes of action for damages arising from injury to persons or property, or loss of life sustained in or about the rental property by any person or persons whatsoever. The renter further agrees that the owners shall not be liable for any personal injuries or damages to any goods, wares, or property regardless of how such injuries or damages may be caused, or whether resulting from acts of negligence.
We are professional hosts with nearly two decades of hospitality experience and numerous happy repeat guests with glowing reviews.

Rental car or lyft/uber, or driving your own car are the best options to and from Venice. Free easy parking throughout Venice. Once you arrive, we have a good bike rental option listed in our guest guide with free delivery & pick up to the house. Only 8 minute walk to our great beach, the Fishing Pier & Sharky's restaurant.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,245 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

- - HEALTH & SAFETY RULE: our housekeeper has a SEVERE pet allergy so we cannot accept any animals. we have common areas she needs to be at.
Before booking this property -Guests agree to read, understand and adhere to the Liability Waiver at the end of our Listing Description
- $350 fine for evidence of smoking and for pet violations & face immediate eviction.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Property is also known as

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This house is a 3 bedroom(s) 2 bathrooms located in Venice FL.
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About the neighborhood

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Venice, FL

What's nearby

  • Manasota Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Venice Fishing Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Brohard Paw Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Venice Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's On the Pier - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Brew-Za-Bagels - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fins At Sharky's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Food+Beer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪BrewBurgers Back Porch - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private pool House with Fountains & Beach Walkable pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private pool House with Fountains & Beach Walkable?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private pool House with Fountains & Beach Walkable?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private pool House with Fountains & Beach Walkable located?

Located in Venice Island, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Manasota Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Venice Beach. Venice Fishing Pier and Venice Art Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Private pool House with Fountains & Beach Walkable Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 185 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation!

We loved our vacation stay at this house! Everything was clean and organized. The neighborhood was peaceful and safe. Location was perfect. Our expectations were exceeded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family beach retreat

We stayed with a family of 4. This home had more than enough space for us. We loved the location and the pool. Very clean with all the things we needed. It was nice having beach stuff too; umbrellas, cooler, chairs. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Perfect Location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Comfortable home, great location. Venice is a nice town, good amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

B L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick visit

Great place for our short visit for my dad’s 80th birthday! Everyone enjoyed the accommodations and the kids loved the pool. We would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lori O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glad we had pool.

The house and pool were just what we needed. The bed pillows were very firm. I need a fluffy, squishy pillow for my neck. I had a neck issue the whole time I was there. On each bed there should be two different kind of pillows. Just a suggestion. Or keep one in the closet for people like me with neck and back issues. The hangers were a nice surprise. The beach chairs and umbrellas were convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love Venice

Great home in a convenient location to everything. Bike or walk to everything. Pool is perfect after a day out. Amy was helpful and communicated with us all along our stay with great suggestions for actives or events in the area. Happy to find this home.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

We would stay here again, the place was clean, great location to
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Amazing place, for a super price. So close to the beach, the pool was great. We only stayed a coupe of nights, but it was well worth it. Quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Venice Location!

The property was perfect and modern and updated for our group. Great communication and amenities, lots of details and extra treats.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a beach vacay

Very pleased with the place overall, loved the pool, and the location; and the host is great with communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families

Excellent pool and outdoor area
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Centrally located to the beach, places to eat, and stores to shop at. Very clean and everything was above what I expected when I arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

tony e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value! Cute place!

Really enjoyed this cute home. Very clean and cozy beds. Oh by the way, has a wonderful pool! Will rebook again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brook N., Parkville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week away

Amy was great to work with. Thoroughly enjoyed the pool and proximity to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite Neighborhood

The house and pool both were nice and clean. The area was quite and relaxing. It was also close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and size

The house was just as advertised and perfect for a girls weekend. Six of us stayed very comfortably and it would be great for a small family or two as well. Location was within walking distance to beach and a short drive to Venice ave for shopping and restaurants. I would definitely recommend this place for others and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katrina T.

1st time in Venice and Amy's house did not disappoint.

Conveniently located and well equipped. We had a really nice time. My group of 8 (2 adults, 5 teens, 1child) fit comfortably. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immaculate and Pretty

We traveled with a family of 8. This home was so very clean, warm and cozy! Plenty if amenities to choose from. We recommend already to our other family. Thanks Amy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Venice Getaway

Property was nice. Lots of rules posted. Issues with master bedroom toilet and kitchen sink faucet was loose. But overall we enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

A lot of fun and piece of mind

We really enjoyed the house .. big enough x the hole family , my family enjoyed the pool , the kitchen has everything we could need , clean house and the decoration I loved it .. but we really did not enjoy the beach , we arrived on a time where the red tide was very high, so we have to go to another beach that was far from the house , but other than that , everything was fine ..thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Ann D.

Villa needs a deep cleaning

Floors in the house were dirty. I mopped them all. Furniture, pictures, lamps, window sills, blinds and laundry room were very dusty. I dusted all of it. Scatter rugs were full of dust, hair and sand. I washed all but one because it was too large. I rolled it up and put in a closet. Both toilets backed up, one twice, not from overuse of toilet paper. Dining room was unusable because it had no a/c. I had to blow cold air out of the master bedroom into the kitchen and then use a second fan to blow the air into the dining room. Luckily I brought a fan, there was one there. Took hours to cool the house down. Pavers around the pool were uneven and weeds growing in the cracks. We needed to watch our step. Cobwebs were prevalent on the lanai. There were 2 trash cans, one of which was already full upon our arrival and I was expected to haul someone else's rubbish to the curb on Friday. Needless to say I was not going to do anymore than I already had. I sent Amy an email ( her preferred method of communication ). She answered a day and a half later saying she would send the cleaning people. By that time I had the place clean. They came when we were out which I didn't appreciate because we had all of our possessions in the house. There was no notice from the owner of when they were coming. I stripped all of the beds on the morning of departure only to find blood on the mattress pad of the queen bed. Being a fellow business owner in the same town, which I informed Amy of, I expected more courtesy. I left her place cleaner than when I got there. All towels, sheets and rugs were clean and folded except those still in the dryer. The ice maker was broken and I didn't know until we tried to get ice. The ice cube trays were cheap and cracked. I bought my own. The couches were stained, we covered them to sit. I moved one couch to make the room more conducive to conversation and had to vacuum the floor underneath it. Sorry to ramble, but I just keep thinking of things that went wrong. I asked how often the house was deep cleaned and was told twice a year. I must have been there in month 5 week 3 is all I can say.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular property and amenities! Very clean and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Vacation!

We just stayed here to celebrate our twin daughters turning 16! We also had my young niece and nephew (5 & 6). This house and pool coupled with the perfect location made it so easy to spend the day shark tooth hunting (went just stayed close to Sharkeys) and then come home to swim in the pool! Weand hang out!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RaShelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All good things plus more

Hands down the best rental we've ever had!This home exceeded all our expectations in every way. It was incredibly well-stocked with thoughtful touches throughout—fans in every room, sound machines, high-quality kitchen items (including spices we really appreciated), matching silverware, ice trays and packs, laundry detergent (possibly left by a previous guest but still appreciated), and absolutely everything you could need for the beach. Extra beach and bath towels were plentiful, and I could go on and on with how many little extras were included.The house was spotless and clearly very well taken care of. Communication was flawless—both the booking agent and the cleaner/property manager were responsive and helpful every step of the way.We loved eating at Sharky’s and walking the pier—both were a highlight of our stay. The beach is definitely within walkable distance , but with smaller children, it was just a bit far for comfort. That said, we had a great time searching for shark teeth during the day and relaxing at the pool in the afternoons.This place is perfect for a single family, a large family, extended family, or even a group of close friends. We can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025