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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Nokomis, FL
  • Venice Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Nokomis Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach Retreat - Completely Renovated!!Half Duplex, WIFI/TV,1mile to Beach.


This home makes a great vacation rental due to its location West of the Trail and only 0.9 miles to the beach. Many great restaurants and shops are close enough to walk. It is centrally located on the Gulf Coast only 10 minutes south of Sarasota and very close to Osprey, Venice and Englewood, about 30 min to Pt Charlotte and 50 min to Cape Coral / Ft Myers. This area and home did not get damage from hurricane Ian and the home is all newly renovated and updated with all new furnishings and electronics. Beach chairs, towels, umbrellas and coolers are on site and the home is well stocked for a comfortable stay. Laundry is on site and indoors.

This is half a duplex, privately spaced from the other side, but if an additional space is needed or you wanted to winter with family or friends the 1/1 sleeps 2 comfortably. Listing # 3155367 to book unit B.

Property manager

Ken Brand

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Nokomis

Located in Nokomis, this holiday home is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Nokomis Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Fox Lea Farm, or consider a night out at Venice Train Depot. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Nokomis, FL

What's nearby

  • Venice Theater - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Nokomis Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Venice Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Venice Fishing Pier - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 10 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pop's Sunset Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Waterfront Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant & Marina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Retreat - Completely Renovated!!Half Duplex, WIFI/TV,1mile to Beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beach Retreat - Completely Renovated!!Half Duplex, WIFI/TV,1mile to Beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Retreat - Completely Renovated!!Half Duplex, WIFI/TV,1mile to Beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach Retreat - Completely Renovated!!Half Duplex, WIFI/TV,1mile to Beach. located?

Situated in Nokomis, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Nokomis Beach and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Venice Beach. Venice Theater and Venetian Waterway Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise A. L.

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

Winter Getaway

We had a lovely stay for three weeks in this well appointed duplex. Location was convenient to beaches ,restaurants and shopping. Communication with Ken the host was great.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE P.

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

Fabulous

This is probably the best place we stayed. Unbelievable adorable!! Has everything you need. A must stay place in Nokomis.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

JAMES H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location

3/4 block from rte 41 a 6 lane busy hiway, could hear traffic in large bedroom particular.

very clean, updated decor nice, laundry good but in rear need go around to rear of houset to get to. Had difficulty with electronic lock and ken 1st week difficult to get hold of, on communications I had with vrbo they his phone # . Would not stay again, priced maybe about right if things went better , but not for me for repeat rental. Ken helpful and nice guy owner/manager after difficult period to get hold of. Traffic 3/4 block away somewhat a distraction.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Family trip

We are thinking about making a big move to the area. This house was in a great neighborhood and location! We were able to bike everywhere, the beach, restaurants, etc! It was perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

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

Terrific 2br! Clean, updated, well appointed!

This duplex was a fantastic place for me, my wife, my son, and his wife over Thanksgiving. It's in a terrific location, convenient to the beach, shopping, and downtown Venice. The place is modern, well appointed, clean, spacious, and really comfortable - and we really appreciate that they allow pets! The owner is very friendly and responsive. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for comfort and convenience!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

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

Perfect place for beach

Very impressed with this newly renovated home. Clean and well appointed. Perfect for small family. Quiet neighborhood. Minutes from beach. Great communication with Host. Would stay again if returning to area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Unreliable host

Pros: The property was clean and in a nice location. It was beautifully decorated and had all the essentials. The neighborhood was quiet and super close to the beach. Cons: The keyless door lock was touchy and ended up locking us out. The owner was unreliable and unresponsive. We checked into a hotel just minutes before getting access to the house again through another contact. We spent hours trying to get into the house and to our stuff. I’m thankful we ended up not bringing our dog with us, because it could have been worse. The shower is tiny and water gets all over the floor. Also, the water is so salty you can’t drink it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yosjani

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely duplex to stay . Close to beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Fun in the sun!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely, well appointed, clean, freshly remodeled home. Close to the beach and our friends in the area. Communication with the owner was excellent. We highly recommend and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Everything was perfect!

Wow! This property has everything you need for a fun beach getaway! First, everything was so clean. The place had tons of towels for both the beach and shower. The kitchen had enough dishes and glasses as well as updated appliances. The beds were very comfortable! There were beach chairs to use for the beach. There were so many beaches close by. Our favorite beach was Nokomis which was so close. They have a fun drum circle that you need to check out on Wednesday nights while watching the sunset. Finally, Ken was amazing to deal with! We had a fantastic vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy H.

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

Perfect location

This condo was clean, well equipped, no long list of rules, best VRBO host we have dealt with. Thanks Ken.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken N.

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

Clean and new, marvelous.

Ken did a complete teardown and rebuild of this property and it shows. The two bedrooms were great and the walk in shower was very nice. We loved the location and convenient short walk to the Sunset Hut and access to The Legacy Trail. The property is clean and relaxing. While it is just off Tamiami Trail it is quiet even with the busy traffic. The neighborhood is very walkable as there is very little traffic and there are two small local parks at the end of the point by the bay. Ken responded very quickly to a minor problem we experienced and was always able to be reached via text or phone. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

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

wonderful beach getaway

The property was very clean. We were furnished with everything we needed: towels, linens, paper products, kitchen utensils, and even spices. We enjoyed being close to Nokomis Beach and the Legacy Bike Trail. Our host responded immediately to all questions or needs we had. We had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie L.

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

Great location! Very nice and owner is very accommodating.

Only negative is laundry isn’t accessible from inside.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony R., Murfreesboro, TN

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

Incredible stay

Property was great and very comfortable. Ken was a great host and very responsive. Would stay here again and again without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yonay M.

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

Clean , nice and location

Exactly as show in the pictures, very clean, well decorated, nice neighborhood close to everything, will be perfect if they add another shower, but in overall everything was perfect, thank you so much, we definitely will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

A True GEM

The house was in a perfect location. Walk across the bridge and Nokomis Sunset Hut is right there or across the street Captain Eddie's, for seafood lovers it is perfect. The house was spotless with every little kitchen gadget we needed. Ken was the best host we have ever had through VRBO. We would not hesitate to rent it again or suggest it to friends and relatives.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Great

Very clean & great location to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenna M., Clifton, IL.

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

Great Find

This property was a great find! The inside is newly remodeled, tastefully decorated, and clean. The owner was prompt and polite with communication. Many "extras" were provided ensuring a pleasurable stay. The owner was thoughtful in providing beach chairs, towels, and even cooler bags that we could use! The property was a great size for a family of 4 and could probably have added another easily. It had great storage for all of our luggage. Although it was located in more of a community setting, it was close to beaches and restaurants. I would recommend this property to others, and I plan to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G., Narvon, PA

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

Beautiful place for our stay

This property is beautiful and accommodated us well for our stay! Ken was a great host who was very responsive and easy to work with. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue m.

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

Great Property!

Ken is an excellent host, super nice to talk to and quick to reply. The property is brand new and in a great location - within walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxy M., ST PETE BEACH

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

Brand new property, very clean, very cozy!

This was our first visit to the area so we took a stab in the dark at location, turns out we choose very well. This property is well situated between downtown Venice and the beaches, it was a 5-minute drive to anything we needed. Everything is brand new in the space, the bedrooms were perfect for my husband and I and our guests being on opposite sides of the house. The beds and bedding were all very comfortable. We prepared our own breakfast and lunch and there was nothing lacking; the kitchen was fully stocked all we needed to bring was food. This property is pet friendly which was super important to us, plenty of space to walk the dog in the yard. We will definitely be back to visit and are excited about staying at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Great place

Great little place , very homey!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ken Brand

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Hello! My name is Ken and I am a Sarasota native and been involved in real estate and lending here since 2004. I am happy to answer any questions about the home regarding bookings or if you need anything during your stay. I do not live on site, both sides of this duplex are vacation rentals, but I am relatively close if needed.

Why they chose this property

This home makes a great vacation rental due to it's location West of the Trail and only 0.9 miles to the beach. Many great restaurants and shops are close enough to walk. It is centrally located on the gulf coast just 10 minutes south of Sarasota and very close to Osprey, Venice and Englewood and about half hour to Pt Charlotte and 50 min to Cape Coral and Ft Myers. This area and home did not get damage from hurricane Ian and the home is all newly renovated and updated with all new furnishings and electronics. Beach chairs, towels, umbrellas and coolers are on site and the home is well stocked for a comfortable stay. Laundry is on site and indoors.

What makes this property unique

Being a duplex, this home can be rented one side or both sides. The second side is a 1/1 with futon in living room so can sleep 2 plus guest. It's 1 full bath, full kitchen, living room and office and can be seen at listing number on this site. Ideal for friends or family wanting to both come down but have separate space. The units don't join anywhere so are completely separate (so kids would need adults on each side for example).
Coastal contemporary design and light and bright inside. Well stocked, with tv in each room, and designed for your comfort and enjoyment while you relax in your home away from home in the sunshine.