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One-of-a-Kind Home! Pet Friendly, Fenced, Private Pool! 1 mi to Downtown & Beach

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Heated, salt water pool in your own fully fenced backyard paradise.
Located in quiet neighborhood on a large lot. Back yard completely fenced.
Pool
Pool
Outdoor kitchen with a huge table that seats 10 comfortably

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61994 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Venice, FL
  • Venice Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Venice Fishing Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Caspersen Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Pool house

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bath 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bath 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

One-of-a-Kind Home! Pet Friendly, Fenced, Private Pool! 1 mi to Downtown & Beach

Located in the beautiful Gulf Coast town of Venice, Laurel Bungalow is nestled in the quiet neighborhood known as the Historic Edgewood District, just off the Island of Venice. Enjoy all the luxuries of Florida right under your roof or hop on your bicycle and ride 1/2 mile to the Legacy Trail, 1 mile to downtown Venice or 2 miles to Venice Beach or Casperson's Beach (the Sharks Tooth Capital of the World). Laurel Bungalow boasts a private heated saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen w/ Green Egg and gas grill, covered seating area with television, fire table, outdoor shower and detached "pool house" with a queen bed and home theater with 86" TV. The home also has a cozy screened porch with separate fenced in side yard. The main house has a comfortable living room, dining table that easily seats 8, kitchen, laundry room/bath, 2 bedrooms (one king bed and one queen bed) plus office with high speed WiFi. 3rd bedroom (with queen bed) is located in detached pool house. Our neighborhood has a playground/park, baseball fields, tennis & pickle ball courts. Conveniently located to all Venice has to offer~ beach, shopping, restaurants, theater, golf, bike trails, you name it! ~ and everything else you'll find right under your own roof! Laurel Bungalow is a dog friendly, non-smoking property. This is a private residence, with a private pool, and not shared by other rental homes.

Property manager

Edie & Greg
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Languages

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 40
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Swim diapers required if not potty trained.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well behaved dogs only & waste must be picked up.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This reservation is not binding without the signed and dated rental Agreement returned to Owner
A Welcome binder is waiting for you at the home. Be sure to read it and leave it on dining table for next guest when you check out.
Items such as toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, etc. are not included. Please replenish any items used as they were at check in.

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 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

Venice

Located in Venice, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Nokomis Beach. Snook Haven Park and Nancy's Consignments are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Venice, FL

What's nearby

  • Venice Theater - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Venice Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Manasota Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Venice Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Food+Beer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bogey's Restaurant & Sports Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Outlook Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does One-of-a-Kind Home! Pet Friendly, Fenced, Private Pool! 1 mi to Downtown & Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is One-of-a-Kind Home! Pet Friendly, Fenced, Private Pool! 1 mi to Downtown & Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is One-of-a-Kind Home! Pet Friendly, Fenced, Private Pool! 1 mi to Downtown & Beach located?

Located in the heart of Venice, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Venice Train Depot and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Venice Beach. Centennial Park and Venice Theater are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Venice 2025

Our parents live in a smaller home on the island and we’re both sick so we wanted to stay apart with our our new grandchild coming with us. This worked out perfect for everybody and we are very fortunate to find your lovely home!!thank you so much!!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

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

WONDERFUL!!!!!

Love Laurel Bungalow. It is adorable, comfortable, and loved our stay. The furniture is not only cute, it is very comfortable. Our beds were so comfortable, and the room was roomy. Everyone who came to visit loved it. I loved having coffee on the screen porch, swimming in the pool, and the outdoor shower!! The Hosts were wonderful!
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Knic E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Great place

Amazing trip and a very comfortable house
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Venice Gem

Great house that was immaculately clean. Fantastic backyard and pool. Wonderful outdoor kitchen. The hosts are very friendly and fix things immediately.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Great property for our family

Neighborhood was in a great location for us to be close to all the attractions in Venice, our extended family in sarasota, and a boat ramp. The home was very clean with all the kitchen utensils you would ever need, and the appliances were very nice. The pool and the outdoor area is set up perfect with great furniture and cooking area. We really could not have asked for a better place to stay , and we already booked another stay for next year.
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan M.

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

Beautiful and inspiring home

Our family had a fantastic stay at Laurel cottage. From the moment you enter until the back yard with the pool this property is a dream. Very comfy beds, great outdoor area for meals. Lots of room to rest and play.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice P.

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

Wonderful stay

What a wonderful home with everything considered and thought out so well! We were rained in for a couple of days and kept busy with games, puzzles, and great porch swings for reading nooks and storm watching. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Great place

Lovely home Great location close to everything we enjoy in venice
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Great stay in Venice

The house was wonderful, well appointed ame we enjoyed all of its amenities. Very close to downtown Venice and the beaches. Made for a great visit with family!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Venice 24

Accommodations were fabulous! The property was great and had everything that we needed! We would definitely stay again! Thanks so much for having us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Perfect Stay

Fantastic location.....close to EVERYTHING! My wife is 74 and doesn't go to the beach much so the pool was a HIT! The house has everything you need and the outdoor kitchen and covered area was perfect. Edie, the property manager was easy to contact and responded promptly. Hopefully this lovely home will be available for our next year's vavaction! A definite 10
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katlin H.

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

Amazing!

This property is lovely! It is clean, spacious and so well thought out. Our favorite space was the backyard with the covered porch and amazing pool! The owners are very kind and quickly responded to messages! 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

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

Paradise

It’s everything they say! Close to everything, the outdoor living space makes it! Great pool and loved showering outside 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaynie F.

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

Tropical retreat!

The details put into this place is outstanding! Beautiful pool and lounging area with an outdoor TV and shower! Very clean. Side porch was great for the dogs to go potty and relax when bugs got bad. We even played Scrabble that was on the porch table! My son and girlfriend stayed in the pool house, and we watched some basketball in there after dinner one night. Huge theatre setting in pool house! Fabulous! We never showered inside! Great tropical retreat close to town and beaches!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

julia B.

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

Family vacay

This property was perfect for our annual family vacation to Venice! The property is very clean, nicely decorated, and well cared for! You would never know it is a dog friendly rental! I was nervous about this when reserving. I love my dogs but def. Don’t want to deal with other peoples dog dirt on my vacation. We didn’t bring our dogs this time but would consider next time because of the great set up for them. The fenced in yard is very secure and provides great privacy. Overall this property is great! There is plenty of spaces to gather as a group but also areas where you can have down time if you need it. The pool is lovely. The kitchen is super well equipped. All the appliances including the outdoor kitchen area were very nice and worked well. The outdoor shower and theater set up in the guest house are really fun touches. We had an amazing stay here and will most likely book again. 10/10. My only suggestions would be a few more lounge chairs by the pool with umbrellas. It didn’t affect our satisfaction in the least. Oh and as a family we all agreed a hot tub would have made this place over the top! Edie and Greg were super responsive to our needs which there were few because of how well maintained the property is and you can tell they care about their home and the renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole o.

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

Amazing outdoor space!

We had a great stay here. The outdoor space was amazing and the listing pictures were very accurate. Convenient location to downtown Venice, beaches, Sarasota airport etc. Would stay here again!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen B., Richmond

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

A Hollywood Bungalow with an awesome LA Backyard.

Feb 2024 we originally rented this Bungalow for the backyard. The pool was warm enough for visits from my Sarasota family. The large covered lanai with kitchen, long table, TV, and comfy firepit easily handled family dinners. The outside shower was my favorite feature while my 30-something kids enjoyed the Pool Houses's 72 inch TV Screen. The bungalow's landscaping creates beautiful backdrops for every photo. I enjoyed the Orchid Tree. Inside the Bungalow we were very happy with the size of the furniture. Our family is tall and we were comfortable on the chairs and sofas. I thought the King size bed was a perfect med-tiny soft mattresses. The Queen bed was a little soft for me. I wasn't on the murphy bed.Inside, I loved the warmth created by a little Bohemian, farmhouse, cozy stlye. Everywhere you look, an interesting "moment" evokes a feeling or memory of joy or reflection.This Bungalow is in our favorite Venice neighborhood. It's close to downtown with all the shops& restaurants and its close to the pier and Brohard Dog Park & Beach. The Bungalow has become our favorite place to stay in Venice.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

deb h.

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

Great visit!

Lovely place with a lot of character. :)
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Venice oasis

This absolutely beautiful property in Venice Florida is quite the gem. We vacationed with our two dogs and I don’t think we could have picked a more perfect place. Two fenced in areas, one for play, and the smaller area for them to “do their job” for easier clean up! The heated saltwater pool was our favorite feature of the home as we spent most of our time in the back patio equipped with a large tv and grills. They have u tube tv but if you would like alternatives bring your passwords for Netflix, Hulu, etc.. The kitchen is well equipped, the beds were very comfortable, and the living/dining area was very relaxing. The wall to wall windows at the front of the house brings in the light but it would have been nice if they had curtains or blinds so we could close them in the evening… we are two women and felt a bit uneasy with them open at night. That being said, we didn’t spend much time inside because we had a beautiful oasis outside! We would definitely stay here again as it was the perfect place for us and our dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Venice

Cute house with great pool area. Owners were responsive and easy to communicate with. Pool was great. We went to the local VFW and it was so much fun. If you’re members you should check it out. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Something special

Stepping into this coastal-farmhouse-resort Shangri-la is something special. Every room is a visual treat, blending enchantment with delightful details and small surprises that make a place feel like home. And that private pool area? It's the epitome of luxury, giving off those intimate resort vibes, yet wonderfully grounded in a homey ambiance. Location is key, and here, you're perfectly poised to dive into the heart of Venice. Beaches, restaurants, and the iconic Legacy bike trail are all within easy reach. Kudos to Greg and Edie. Their touch shines through every aspect of this retreat. Spotless, cozy, infused with care in every corner – this spot just climbed to the top of our vacation faves list.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya D.

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

Family Vacation

This property was absolutely perfect! The online description is accurate and it was better than we could have imagined. The location is great and close to anything you will need, so convenient. The backyard is fantastic, everyone LOVED the pool and we spent most of our time back there. The outdoor shower is a great bonus and I was not expecting to use it as much as I did. So much easier to use that before and after the pool. My husband and kids have already said that we need to stay here for our next vacation! Oh, and the fact we could bring our dog was so appreciated. As my daughter would say, "we give this house 1000 out of 10!". Thank you for being so easy to work with Edie and Greg!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Venice house

I loved the property-it has everything you need and is so nice! This was my first time to Venice,FL and I will definitely be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Edie & Greg

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We both grew up in Venice, know the area extremely well and spent a considerable amount of time choosing the perfect "fixer upper" to scratch our itch for remodeling homes. In 2014, when we found Laurel Bungalow it was a no brainer, with its 1950's charm, ideal location and space for expansion, this was a perfect fit for us. Our vision was to create a home space where we would never have to leave or go on vacation because home FELT like vacation. The home has been completely remodeled and updated with all the creature comforts while preserving its simple, original charm. The backyard has been designed with care; ideal for morning coffee, pool gatherings, outdoor dinners with friends, football watching from the pool, sipping wine while the sun sets and just about every scenario you could envision. We added the pool, covered patio with outdoor kitchen and t.v., detached garage and pool house (personally used for guests w/ a luxury Murphy bed) and our very own home theater with reclining seats and 86" TV!

Why they chose this property

Comfortable, quaint, convenient to EVERYTHING, equipped with all the Florida amenities you would need right at home. Quiet neighborhood with tennis and pickle ball court 5 blocks from home, neighborhood park for children but close to downtown, beach and activities. Home office with high speed WiFi to work remotely. Pool- Outdoor Kitchen- Home Theater- Fenced Yard- Outdoor Shower- Outdoor TV. If you like to spend time outside, with the comforts of home, this is the place for you.

What makes this property unique

At home amenities are abundant. Home office w/ high speed WiFi to work remotely, screened porch, open air covered porch, heated saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen, gas grill, Green Egg, gas fire-table, fenced yard, cedar outdoor shower with hot water. Distance from downtown, beaches, Legacy Trail under 2 miles. Pickleball, tennis and basketball 5 blocks away.

Languages:

English

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