Instantly feel relaxed when you arrive at this beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bath Venice home featuring a tropical garden with a lanai, pool, and patio! Go ahead - dive into your vacation, spending sunny afternoons poolside and evenings cooking out on the gas grill. During the day, find yourself on the private community beach or swimming the waters of Warm Mineral Springs Park. Birders will love the Myakka River State Park, while city dwellers are sure to feel at home in Sarasota's waterfront downtown. -- THE PROPERTY -- Pet Friendly | Free WiFi | Private Pool 'Sunshine State' relaxation begins at this family-friendly, couples' getaway-ready, and pooch-loving home that sits just a short drive from the beach, golf courses, restaurants, and more! Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Den: Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play OUTDOOR AMENITIES: In-ground pool, private community beach (accessible by private ferry, additional fee required), furnished patio w/ outdoor dining table, gas grill, lounge chairs, beach supplies, beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, bikes, kayaks, ping pong table, tennis rackets, fishing rods KITCHEN: Fully equipped, granite countertops, electric kettle, drip coffeemaker, dishwasher, 4-person breakfast table INDOOR LIVING: 2 flat-screen cable TVs, 6-person dining table, tile throughout, walk-in closet in master GENERAL: Linens/towels, in-unit washer/dryer, central air conditioning and heat, ceiling fans, printer, board games FAQ: 1 exterior security camera (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip) PARKING: Garage (1 vehicle), driveway (1 vehicle) -- THE LOCATION -- BEACHES: Venice Beach (5.1 miles), Caspersen Beach (5.5 miles), Manasota Key Beach (5.5 miles), Brohard Paw Park (4.7 miles), Nokomis Public Beach (7.2 miles) ATTRACTIONS: Warm Mineral Springs Park (11.6 miles), Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (22.2 miles), Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (26.6 miles), The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (31.9 miles) OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS: Myakka River State Park (25.5 miles), Oscar Scherer State Park (9.6 miles), Stump Pass Beach State Park (13.1 miles) RESTAURANTS: Sharky's On the Pier (4.5 miles), Baiyoke Thai Bistro (1.2 miles), Suncoast Cafe (3.2 miles), Dockside Waterfront Grill (4.7 miles), Crow's Nest Restaurant & Marina (5.9 miles) AIRPORT: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (31.7 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly with a $150 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, max of 2) - No events, parties or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Your safety matters. The home features an exterior security camera on the front of the house that faces the driveway and street. It does not look into any interior spaces - NOTE: There is an additional fee required to access the private community beach