By Dee at Lucky Vacation Homes,
If you’ve ever thought, “Wouldn’t it be lovely to have my own private pool on holiday?” — well, Venice, Florida might just be your new favorite place. It’s a charming beach town on the Gulf Coast where the water is warm, the beaches are peaceful, and the shark teeth practically wash into your hands (honestly, it’s a thing here). Don’t worry, they are the prehistoric kind!
And if you stay in a pool home instead of a hotel, you get the extra magic: morning coffee by the pool, midday dips without the crowds, and evenings where you float around under the stars thinking, “Yes… this is the life I deserve.”
As someone who’s lived in the U.S. since 1988 but still can’t hide the Britishness (apparently the accent never fully melts away), I’ve hosted guests from all over the world — and Venice is hands-down one of the most underrated Florida beach towns.
So here’s a proper, friendly guide to help you find the perfect Venice, Florida pool home for your next stay.
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Why Travelers Love Pool Homes in Venice
Let’s be honest — Florida can be warm. Not “grab your cardigan” warm. More “let’s have a pool on standby at all times” warm.
A private pool gives you:
- A quiet place to cool off
- No sharing with strangers’ children doing cannonballs
- A spot for sunset wine (highly recommended)
- A safe splash zone for the kids
- A relaxing area to read, nap, and pretend you’ll stay awake for more than 10 pages of your book
Plus, in Venice, most pools are screened lanais, meaning no bugs, no leaves, no nonsense — just you and the water.
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The Best Areas in Venice for Pool Homes
1. South Venice
A peaceful neighborhood known for:
- Private pool homes
- Tree-lined streets
- Quick drives to the beach
- The South Venice Beach Ferry — a tiny local treasure (accessible only to monthly renters)
It’s quiet, friendly, and feels like proper “holiday mode.”
2. Venice Island
If you want to be closest to the beaches, restaurants, and boutiques, this is your spot. Island homes with pools book very quickly, so plan far ahead.
3. Near Manasota Beach & Caspersen Beach
If you’re coming for shark teeth hunting (and many travelers do!), being near Caspersen is brilliant. You can be at the beach in minutes and back at your pool even quicker.
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What to Look For in a Great Venice Pool Rental
Here’s what seasoned travelers always ask — and what I always encourage people to look for:
✔ Heated pool
Seasonally es, even in Florida. The Gulf breezes can cool things down at night.
✔ Screened lanai
Keeps the pool sparkling and bug-free.
✔ Good privacy
A fenced or landscaped pool area makes the space feel like your own little sanctuary.
✔ Close to beaches
Ideally under 10 minutes. Venice makes this easy.
✔ Bikes & beach gear included
Because no one wants to buy a beach umbrella at Publix and then realize it doesn’t fit back in the car.
✔ Updated interiors
Clean, bright, modern — such a mood-booster on holiday.
✔ Reliable WiFi
Some of us “work from holiday.” No judgement. I do it too.
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Your 2025 Venice, Florida Bucket List
Here’s what I always recommend to guests — the things that make Venice feel wonderfully different from the bigger Florida towns:
- Hunt for shark teeth at Caspersen Beach (bring a little mesh scoop)
- Stroll the Venice Fishing Pier at sunset
- Live music at Sharkeys
- Cycle the Legacy Trail (lovely and flat — thank heavens)
- Daytime trip to Manasota Beach for calm water
- Dinner on Venice Island — try a walkable night out
- Watch the dolphins (they usually show off near the pier)
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Featured Pool Home: Lucky Vacation Homes’ Venice Retreat
Now, I don’t like to toot my own horn — but toot toot, because this home really is special.
🏡 Venice Pool Retreat — Hosted by Yours Truly
- 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
- Private heated pool with screened lanai
- Open, airy living space
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Minutes to Caspersen, Manasota, Venice Beach
- Beach chairs, umbrella, and bikes included
- Quiet, safe neighborhood
- Fast WiFi (for the work-from-holiday crowd)
- Perfect for families, couples, and extended stays
- Pet friendly (bring Fido)
Guests always say it feels cozy, peaceful, and “so much better than the photos.” (Always a relief!)
And of course — you get me. Your slightly British, always-available host who genuinely wants you to have the best stay possible and is always super responsive (think Wonder Woman)
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When to Visit Venice
- December –April: Peak season, best weather, book early.
- May–June: Lovely warm weather, fewer crowds.
- Summer: Hot, yes, but brilliant for pool homes — and great prices.
- Autumn: Quiet, relaxed, warm water, beautiful sunsets, best boating weather.
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Tips for Booking Your Venice Pool Home
- Book 3–6 months ahead for winter.
- Look for heated pools (November–April especially).
- If a listing includes bikes and beach gear, that’s a value-saver.
- Most travelers stay 5–10 days — the sweet spot to settle into “Florida pace.”
- Snowbirds love a month or two (can you blame them)!
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Ready to Plan Your Venice Holiday?
You can browse all our homes — including the Venice Pool Retreat — here:
👉 www.luckyvacationhomes.com
Or find us on Instagram & Facebook:
@luckyvacationhomes
We’d love to welcome you to Venice, Florida. Pack your sunnies, bring your sense of adventure, and prepare for an indecent amount of relaxing by the pool.
See you at the beach,
Your Host, Dee 339-223-0894
