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Sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Venice, FL
  • Venice Fishing Pier
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Caspersen Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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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.

Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi

Your vacation begins – NOW!

Welcome to one of the best rated vacation homes in South Venice - we love hosting and we love it clean and organized.

You will feel the inviting atmosphere as soon as you step in. Bright and fresh, with high ceilings and modern furniture with a “beachy touch”, our Villa Happy Gator in South Venice will be your home away from home.

Relax at the gorgeous pool area with sunny Southwestern exposure and enjoy the crystal-clear water of our heated pool. The sunshelf is a well loved plus our pool has to offer. Cozy barbecues are crowning ends of your vacation days. The colorful pool lights ensure a fantastic ambience.

With only a few minutes drive to several beautiful beaches, our Villa Happy Gator is ideally located for all beach lovers.

Walk along the fantastic coastline and find our world-famous fossil shark teeth. Or simply relax in your sun chair and watch the waves. Chances are good you see a bunch of dolphins.

Supermarkets are only 5 minutes away. The charming town of Venice with its lovely historic downtown, numerous restaurants, bars, shops and galleries invite to stroll around.


For your convenience your Florida Pool Villa Happy Gator further provides:

- tiles throughout for a clean and fresh feeling
- fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso Coffee Machine and Ninja Blender
- bathrooms with daylight windows and handheld shower heads
- free High Speed internet
- free WiFi
- region free Blu-ray player
- 2 TVs - Living room + Master bedroom
- books, DVDs, games and kid’s toys
- Gas barbecue grill
- Pool heater (see fees)
- beach utensils like beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler and toys
- Safety fence to install around pool to protect small children
- Garage with remote door opener

You have a question? Please feel free to contact me!

Villa Happy Gator is insured and licensed.

The rental period is 30 days, what means, that our Villa Happy Gator will not be rented out more than once every 30 days.

THIS IS A PET-FREE PROPERTY - ALLERGY SAFE!
ABSOLUTEY NO ANIMALS!!!

For your and our safety, entrance and technical equipment on sides of house are monitored by security cameras.

★★Info about Poolheater ★★
Strongly recommended: November - April
Poolheater fee is extra:
90$/week or 290$/month
Will be charged with second payment


Florida Pool Villa - Villa Happy Gator - South Venice - Venice - Sarasota - Tampa - Gulfcoast - South West Florida
During your stay at this villa, you'll be within walking distance of Venice Area Audubon Society. An outdoor pool, a gym and laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the villa.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Venice Area Audubon Society and a few minutes from Elite Health Venice
Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. The family-friendly Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

This Venice villa is smoke free.

Property manager

Birgit Laniewski

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We love kids - toys and beach stuff in abundance

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Pool & Beach – Pefect Getaway for Families - Enjoy Shark Teeth Hunting - WiFi Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful set up, enjoyed pool, outdoor space. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was perfect for our stay. It was clean, comfortable, and easily accessible to our other family in the area. Any issues were addressed quickly and completely. If it is available when we return for next year's vacation we will gladly stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Palmyra N.

Liked: Cleanliness

happy gator vacation

lovely house; clean; great beds;everything you need is there; wonderful pool(if you want heated) and poolside space. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

House was clean, pool was amazing, plenty of toys for the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Everything was great, very clean and bright. Our only disappointment was the king size bed was actually (2) single mattress pushed together, and not comfortable. We chose to sleep on the double bed in 2nd bedroom. Overall we had a wonderful stay @ Happy Gator
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house and fantastic pool!

The owners thought of everything with this house, including labeling everything clearly! The house is super clean and the pool is great - very private with lots of room. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

We have stayed here twice and loved it both times.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sparkling Clean!

This place is just beautiful! The owner is very organized and detailed with everything! I can't say enough about how clean it was! We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Successful 50th Anniversary

If you want to be a successful grandparent, rent a house with a pool! This house had a wonderful safe salt water pool, with separate rooms for our son’s family. It was easy to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary in such a well-kept house.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Gator Villa Getaway

Our stay in Venice was amazing! The house was pristine and had everything you might need for your vacation! The pool outside was one of our favorite features! The beaches were close by-our favorite was Venice beach and the house had all the beach supplies you would need! We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and close to beach

Our stay was excellent! The house was extremely clean and well organized. The house is centrally located. Comfortable beds and excellent pool deck area. Owner has lots of vacation essentials present and well labeled which was very appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely lovely

The house was perfect for out stay with our grandsons, clean and stocked well. Close to the beaches and old historic Venice was a short drive with plenty of places to dine. We would definitely choose this home again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation stay

We really enjoyed our stay! The house was very nice and we LOVED the pool area!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Family Getaway

A beautiful and well appointed home, convenient to beaches, shopping, and restaurants. Birgit’s home is immaculate and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Our family had a wonderful time, and we especially enjoyed the pool area. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marla M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property!

Very clean and organized. Pool was amazing and anything you need for your stay you can probably find there. Easy access to beaches, dining, grocery and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing month

Everything was very nice and relaxing, we had all we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Villa Happy Gator

We really enjoyed our stay at Villa Happy Gator. The house was as described and well taken care of. The nearby park and walking/bicycling trail was great and the Venice area was enjoyable. We plan to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice, clean, and well maintained house.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Happy Gator. It was perfect for our trip to Venice to sight see and visit family. The property is very well maintained and everything is very organized. The house also had a lot of items to help make your stay even better like items for the beach and bicycles. I would highly recommend staying here if you are looking to visit Venice, Fl.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place

The pictures really don’t do it justice. It was very close to several beaches, and we visited many of them. The only thing I disliked about the property was the sulfur smell of the water. It is quite strong and makes the house smell of sulphuric as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

sally b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nicely kept home!

The house was very clean neat , inviting well appointed, a positive experience! Pool was exceptionally clean! No complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house in a great location.

Great property in a great location. Pool and pool areas were perfect. Well appointed and SUPER clean. The owners have really thought of their guests and provided clear and detailed instructions for pretty much everything. The local property manager was also super helpful. Highly Recommend! Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kori S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, comfy and close to everything!

House was just as shown on the listing. My family had an amazing time staying at this house! Beds were comfy, there were lots of towels, and everything we needed was there for our use. Pool was perfect for the kids and the shaded area was a nice place to relax in the evening. Definitely recommend this vrbo!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Venice 2021

This was a great property! We had easy access to everything and had all that we needed. Great people to work with!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juanita E., Broken Arrow

Liked: Cleanliness

We had the best time.

My friends from work and I went. The home was immaculate. Plenty of room inside and outside. We loved the pool area. We loved the simplicity of how the home was decorated. It was centrally located. We visited all the beaches and Gasprilla island. I would definitely return to this home. Was so worth it.❤☀️☀️
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Gary G., Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

It was a relaxing and restful week
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021