Summer rates now! Historic 1/1 Cottage near Beach, Legacy Trail, Venice

Accomodations at Vacation Rental 253504 were beyond anything we expected. From the Egret on the front door to the parrot tile in the bathroom, everything had an old Florida flavor extraordinaire.
We spent 4 weeks in "the cottage" and I don't think there was a day I didn't discover something new to amaze me. Everything you could possibly need was in the cupboards or drawers. It was as though the owner had gone through her home and duplicated everything. The dishes and silver ware continued with the Florida theme. Everything looked as though the owner spent a fortune on decorating the home.
There were 3 changes of sheets and plenty of towels and wash cloths, all high quality. The bed was comfortable and above all - the entire house was VERY, VERY clean.
Landscaping was beautiful, especially the 40' wall of Bougainvillea in full bloom. The patio was landscaped so everywhere you looked you saw more flowers and blooming trees. It was a perfect place to sit and enjoy the sun and read a book.
The owner is extremely friendly and a joy to visit with. She is truly talented and all her properties show pride of ownership. We spent several evenings visiting with her on the patio, but she is most respectful of your privacy and would not have stopped had we not invited her. She was very helpful when we asked about locations of golf courses, pet stores, etc.
Our dog was welcomed and spoiled. There is a great park half a block away to walk dogs.
I would give this property 6 out of 5 stars and the owner a 10. We have already reserved for next year. This is definitely a property you don't want to pass up.