Fantastic Venice Island location on quiet street! Our talented interior designer created this stunning 3-bedroom private pool house featuring attractive family room with sofa sleeper & Florida Room overlooking private pool. Only 8-minute walk to beach & popular restaurants with live music. Longer walk to Historic Venice Ave unique shops &restaurants. Private heated pool with dramatic fountains. We're one of only a few private houses legally allowed to rent short stays under 30 days! * 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. Rest assured in light of Covid, extra safety precautions were swiftly implemented by our caring team so you can relax and fully enjoy your well-deserved beach vacation. 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 French Doors overlooking our attractive private pool with dramatic multiple fountains (which can be turned on & off) and backyard with lots of tropical plantings. Our kitchen has granite 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. Lots of free amenities! High-speed free WIFI. - 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. Life jackets must be worn to use kayaks. Kayaks need to stay close to shore and not be use in windy or rainy weather. Kayaks can only be used in Lemon Bay - but not in ocean. You agree to be fully responsible for any accidents you may incur. You agree to waive any claim whatsoever against owner for accidents or claims arising from swimming or kayak use. 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. * 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. ** 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:) 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. Rental car is the best, easiest, most reasonably priced way to get to and from Venice (unless you are driving your own car). 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 & SAFETY RULES: --our housekeeper has a SEVERE pet allergy so we cannot accept any animals. - - kids must be 6 & older AND ALSO must be able to swim well in order to stay in this property. Kids must be supervised at all times. No lifeguard on duty - swim at your own risk. No horseplay. No diving, jumping or flipping. SHALLOW WATER. Pool & common area hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.. Strict neighborhood noise ordinance in place at night. Follow all posted pool area rules. Keep pool gate doors tightly closed. Kids must always be supervised by responsible Adult - Registered guests only. No visitor parking. 2 Parking spots per place - use parking permit hangtags. NO STREET PARKING. Absolutely no pets. No smoking or vaping inside and no smoking outside anywhere on our grounds. Drive slowly on our road. Low-key, quiet respectful vacationers only. Must be 25 years old or older or staying with parents to stay here. No parties, events, or noisy gatherings of any kind. - we use a professional pest control service. Florida is a tropical climate and it is possible to see bugs inside despite our best efforts. Please keep windows/doors tightly closed & keep place clean & tidy with food tightly closed to prevent pests. - $350 fine for evidence of smoking and for pet violations & face immediate eviction. ** LIABILITY WAIVER: By renting this property, you understand swimming and use of rental property is at your own risk. All posted pool and house 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. Follow pool hours. Kids must be supervised at all times by adult. You agree to be fully responsible for any accidents you may incur. You agree to waive any claim whatsoever against owner for accidents or claims arising from swimming or property use. 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. - Reservations are non-changeable & can't be canceled for refund for any reason ( beyond the time period specified at time of reservation on your listing site). We highly recommend obtaining travel insurance for peace of mind if you are worried about making your trip. For fun island nightlife, we suggest hitting casual ocean-front "Sharky's" or more upscale "Fins" near us, or Daiquiri Deck on Venice Avenue. Enjoy!