Quiet Venice Retreat with Private Lanai & Pool!

Reviews

• Rate as a 1 Star motel

  1/5

  First of we tried to call and text the property manager and she never got back to us. When we arrived we found the garbage cans were overfilled. They looked like they had not been emptied for at-least a month. We tried the property manager and again no responses. We called Evolve and they said they would try and contact the owners. He got back to us stating he was out of the state. The property manager was out of the country so there was NO one there to help. I was told the cleaning people had been there but the toilets had yellowish stains inside. The front Screen door was broken and would not shut all the way. The two bedrooms on the side of the house with the shared bathroom need new mattresses. Very uncomfortable. The pool person left the hose in the pool. The worst VRBO we have ever experienced.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner:
  "Hi Michelle, we're very sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. The timing of your stay coincided with a recent change in Venice’s trash service, including a new pickup schedule and bin delivery, which unfortunately disrupted waste removal. We understand how that impacted your first impression and truly regret the inconvenience. 
  
  Regarding cleanliness, the home was cleaned before your arrival, but Florida’s natural water can sometimes leave staining in toilets despite our whole-home filtration system. Thank you for your feedback—it helps us improve the guest experience."

• Phil's review

  3/5

  The home was convenient, but not quiet. It is on a main street with much traffic. At night, when vehicles went by, there was a light on the house next door, apparently a motion detector, that flashes right into the two side bedroom windows.

  The house itself is in need of a deep clean as the A/C grates in the living room are caked with dust. Also, the windows outside were very dirty and my wife had to clean them all.

  The front screen door is broken.

  The back fence is broken and held up by boards.

  The grill needed to be replaced and we are grateful that was done as well as fresh propane was reimbursed by the rental agent.

  The light in the fan on the deck does not work, limiting our evening use of the deck.

  Two light bulbs in the guest bath do not work along with the bathroom fan.

  There is no hot tub, despite being advertised.

  There is an internet camera on the back deck pointing to the table. Unnerving.

  The pool is well maintained and we did meet the pool guy who is very nice.

  Bottom line, this home is not a value at the advertised rate. However, we do appreciate the financial consideration the rental company provided for the issues encountered.

  Thank you.

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Phil, we appreciate your detailed feedback and sincerely apologize for the lack of communication about the hot tub’s removal. After sharing your comments with the homeowner, they’d like to provide the following:
  - The home is in a quiet neighborhood, but we’re sorry if the motion-activated light from a neighboring house was disruptive.
  - Our cleaning team prepares the home before every stay, but we’ll take care of the A/C grates and check the exterior windows to ensure they meet our standards.
  - The hot tub was removed in October 2024 due to hurricane damage, and we had notified Evolve to update future guests. We regret the miscommunication and appreciate your understanding, as a refund was provided for the inconvenience.
  - There are security cameras at the front and back doors for guest and property safety, and the exterior-facing deck camera is in place for added security.
  
  We appreciate your feedback and always look for ways to improve the guest experience.

• Venice vacay

  5/5

  Our stay here was Great! I stayed with my sister, we had so much fun! The place was clean, we enjoyed the pool and they had a basketball game in one of the bedrooms. We were close to the beach, park and downtown Venice.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Fabulous Family Vacation Find

  5/5

  Our stay was fabulous!!! I wish we could rate even more stars!! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The experience from start to end was great. Not only was the home spacious and clean but the little added touches were the best. Cannot thank this family enough for opening their home and providing us a place to make memories with our family! Looking forward to returning in the next few months! We found a home worth returning to and I know you will too!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Peaceful relaxing vacation

  5/5

  Easyy renting and check in process. Great location. Property was clean and week stocked. Pool and hot tub were both clean and were ready to use. Pool toys available for use. Nice size tv with cable channels. Definitely recommend.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo