(Based on 19 reviews)
- 05/12/2017 -
A Perfect Getaway!
"This was an absolutely perfect getaway--in absolutely every respect. The home is completely accommodating; thoughtfully welcoming, and with such attentiveness to the countless nuances of the household which could so easily be overlooked when traveling--there was not a single comfort or necessity we were without during our stay. Birgit and Uwe have provided a foothold to another world. The location is ideal--off the thoroughfare and close to both the wild and the civilized; a bike ride and a private ferry across the bay to an unspoiled idyllic gulf beach, and a minute by car to every domestic item and service South Venice Beach has to offer--and convenient to so many options to explore: a multitude of parks and natural areas and open spaces within minutes, as well as dining, nightlife, and shopping experiences close by in every direction. And we were so fortunate to have truly marvelous Florida weather during the week: moderate temperatures, minimal humidity, a mild cool breeze and frequent modest clouds, and perfectly clear skies--the visibility was astounding. And the pool! Wunderbar! Our time at the Villa Happy Gator is an experience that will stay with us."
Host Reply
Thank you so much for your kind words. It makes us happy that you enjoyed your stay. You have been a great guest, it was a pleasure to communicate.
- 05/02/2017 -
Perfect house for a relaxing vacation!
"What a beautiful home! The wonderful pool and patio are just steps from the great room. It was so convenient having a fully equipped kitchen, which gave us choices of eating in or out. The quiet neighborhood added to our relaxing stay."
Host Reply
Thank you so much for your fantastic review. I am happy you had a great time.
- 03/31/2017 -
The property was awesome--brand new, tastefully furnished and very well equipped.
"This property is convenient to everything Venice has to offer. We often spent early mornings walking nearby beaches or riding bikes along the beautiful trails in Shamrock Park. Later we would return to relax around the lanai, swim in the pool, and grill dinner. We had a five star experience."
Host Reply
Thank you for the great review! I am so happy you liked your stay. You have been wonderful guests, so easy and friendly to communicate with. Was always a joy. And thank you for taking care so well for our Villa Happy Gator.
- 12/19/2016 -
Fantastic time
"Fantastic villa and location. Everything we expected and more. The villa is superb very new and lovely. Four huge smiles from us and our kids as we arrived!!! Says it all. Would love to go back."
Host Reply
Thank you P., for your great review. And thanks for being our guests. It was a pleasure to have you.
- 11/19/2016 -
Very nice property!
"We had a very nice stay in the Villa Happy Gator. The house was very clean and as described in the listing. The pool was simply gorgeous! Great place, very responsive owner. We would highly recommend this property!"
Host Reply
Thank you Sarah, for your wonderful review! Thanks for being our guests!
- 05/12/2017 -
A Perfect Getaway!
"This was an absolutely perfect getaway--in absolutely every respect. The home is completely accommodating; thoughtfully welcoming, and with such attentiveness to the countless nuances of the household which could so easily be overlooked when traveling--there was not a single comfort or necessity we were without during our stay. Birgit and Uwe have provided a foothold to another world. The location is ideal--off the thoroughfare and close to both the wild and the civilized; a bike ride and a private ferry across the bay to an unspoiled idyllic gulf beach, and a minute by car to every domestic item and service South Venice Beach has to offer--and convenient to so many options to explore: a multitude of parks and natural areas and open spaces within minutes, as well as dining, nightlife, and shopping experiences close by in every direction. And we were so fortunate to have truly marvelous Florida weather during the week: moderate temperatures, minimal humidity, a mild cool breeze and frequent modest clouds, and perfectly clear skies--the visibility was astounding. And the pool! Wunderbar! Our time at the Villa Happy Gator is an experience that will stay with us."
Host Reply
Thank you so much for your kind words. It makes us happy that you enjoyed your stay. You have been a great guest, it was a pleasure to communicate.
- 05/02/2017 -
Perfect house for a relaxing vacation!
"What a beautiful home! The wonderful pool and patio are just steps from the great room. It was so convenient having a fully equipped kitchen, which gave us choices of eating in or out. The quiet neighborhood added to our relaxing stay."
Host Reply
Thank you so much for your fantastic review. I am happy you had a great time.
- 03/31/2017 -
The property was awesome--brand new, tastefully furnished and very well equipped.
"This property is convenient to everything Venice has to offer. We often spent early mornings walking nearby beaches or riding bikes along the beautiful trails in Shamrock Park. Later we would return to relax around the lanai, swim in the pool, and grill dinner. We had a five star experience."
Host Reply
Thank you for the great review! I am so happy you liked your stay. You have been wonderful guests, so easy and friendly to communicate with. Was always a joy. And thank you for taking care so well for our Villa Happy Gator.
- 12/19/2016 -
Fantastic time
"Fantastic villa and location. Everything we expected and more. The villa is superb very new and lovely. Four huge smiles from us and our kids as we arrived!!! Says it all. Would love to go back."
Host Reply
Thank you P., for your great review. And thanks for being our guests. It was a pleasure to have you.
- 11/19/2016 -
Very nice property!
"We had a very nice stay in the Villa Happy Gator. The house was very clean and as described in the listing. The pool was simply gorgeous! Great place, very responsive owner. We would highly recommend this property!"
Host Reply
Thank you Sarah, for your wonderful review! Thanks for being our guests!
- 11/01/2016 -
Great home away from home
"Wonderful new house. Very clean, very functional with high quality furnishings. Outdoor living area is exceptional. The decor is very tasteful, modern them with the right touch of beach. Great location for spending time at the beach and convenient for shopping or restaurants."
Host Reply
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and your kind words. You have been wonderful guests. So great you consider to visit us again. It would be a pleasure to welcome you a second time. And thanks for leaving the house in such a clean condition.
- 10/16/2016 -
Lovely Pool Villa says it all
"The owners have put a lot of effort and thought to make our stay very very enjoyable. The kitchen was well stocked, the pool area had numerouus amenities and for us, it seemed like it was ours, from parking the car in the garage to doing laundry and grilling on the barbecue. The entire villa was clean and comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet and private also In addition, Birgit and her team were responsive to any questions and were most informative about the area or any concerns that we had. If we have the opportunity to return to the Venice area, we will without hesitation stay at the Gator- Villa"
Host Reply
Thank you so much for your 5 star review, we appreciate it! We are happy you enjoyed your stay and are looking forward to welcome you again. Thanks for leaving the house in such a clean condition.
- 07/16/2016 -
VILLA GATOR PARADISE
"my family and i just recently stayed at villa gator for a week long family vacation and we are already wishing to go back! the villa was everything we were looking for and more. the house was new, clean and fully furnished with all of home comforts. it was located an easy 5 minute car ride to the beach ferry. the ferry was another easy 5 minute ride to one of the most beautiful beaches we have seen. the beach was private to only south venice residents with no condos, tourist traps, etc. you felt like you had stumbled upon a secret paradise. my children enjoyed finding sharks teeth, fishing and swimming in the pool back at the house. we took day trips to shamrock park, myakka state park and sarasota national cemetery. we enjoyed sunsets at nearby venice pier and enjoyed umbrella drinks at sharkeys. the owner birgit was so accommodating w our questions and stay as was the home manager jasmine. we felt blessed to vacation in this home and are hoping to return again next summer!"
Host Reply
Thank you so much Adriane for your great review. It was a joy to have you as our guests! We are looking forward to welcome you again.
- 07/01/2016 -
A new Pearl in Venice
"We last visited Venice 8 years ago and planned to explore more of the area but found the villa so peaceful and relaxing that we never ventured far. The villa is brand new and has been wonderfully furnished throughout to a very high standard. The master bed is huge and very comfortable. Birgit has tried to think of everything you could possibly need to make your stay comfortable. The pool area is a joy! The pool itself slopes from both ends to the centre which makes it very easy to play pool volleyball. The trees at the rear are full of colourful and vocal birds including "Cyril the squirrel" who walked the telephone and power lines daily. The shaded lounge area is fantastic on a hot sunny day when needing to cool down. Shops such as Publix and Walmart are just a few minutes away and its only a 10 minute ride into town to some fantastic restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at Alligator Drive and are sure you won't be disappointed staying here!"
Exceptional property
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Happy Gator. From the moment we walked into the house we felt at home and comfortable. No detail has been overlooked in making the house welcoming for guests. The kitchen has everything you need to cook and eat at home and the bathrooms are modern and beautiful. The pool area is spectacular and feels very private even though there are other homes nearby. The home is well-designed to accommodate guests, who can stay in bedrooms and use a bathroom on the other side of the house from the master bedroom and bath. Everything is clean, well-designed and lovely. We highly recommend this home for anyone interested in staying in the Venice area!"
THIS PLACE IS A SLICE OF HEAVEN
"We had the best of everything in the house on Alligator Dr. Villa Happy Gator was so well stocked, clean and inviting. Birgit was a pleasure to work with during our rental process. I would recommend this home and we will try to rebook if there is ever a vacancy during our vacation time."
Well kept property
"The house is nice, well equipped and near to very nice beaches and golfcourses. The surroundings are less attractive.
Furniture, inside and outside, is good-looking and functional."
Very nice cosy villa in quiet neighbourhood
"My wife and Irene and I enjoyed a wonderfull stay in a new cosy comfortable villa in a quiet neighbourhood in South Venice. The house is 2 years old, nice modern interior, fully equipped kitchen. And if you like to visit the beach..... the full equipment for a succesfull day on the gulf is readily available in the garage. If you like to stay at home, a nice pool and a comfortable pooldeck with lounge chairs is awaiting you.
The landlady, sympathetic Birgit from Germany, responds very fast if you have questions on your booking and other uncertainties if you have some!
All in all a great experience, we gladly booked again in the fall 2019 and spring 2020.
Birgit, thanks a lot for renting your lovely home! Ron and Irene"
Clean and welcoming home away from home
"Our family spent three days here and thoroughly enjoyed our time. The home is tucked away in a residential area away from the noisy streets. You can tell the owner takes pride in this home as it was exceptionally clean and well maintained. She was also great at sharing information regarding the area, the home itself and even the weather! We were arriving at a time when the red tide had been affecting the beaches. We really lucked out in our timing and were able to spend some time on a private part of Caspersan beach. The kids are still talking about this place. Thank you for opening your home to us."
Very clean and complete amenities.
"This property was spotless."
Venice Florida area
"great location and a very nice home.. everything you need for 3 days or 3 weeks.. close to the best Venice beaches and shopping.."
Lovely pool home
"Me and my family really loved this very fresh, bright and clean home from the minute we walked in. It is placed in a quiet area yet close to stores, beaches and restaurants. The pool and outdoor area are truly amazing. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen are fully equipped. Beach chairs, parasol and beach toys are in perfect shape. Birgit is very friendly and accommodating! We would love to come back to this fantastic property!!"
Great place
"Owners pretty much thought of everything in accommodating their guests.
Great Italian food in this town! Fantastic NY pizza close by at Mama Maria's . . . and a new WAWA is only about a mile away, for great hoagies!
We were here for a month and time just flew right by.
Boo Hoo.
Thanks."
Perfect Florida Vacation Getaway
"From the moment you walk in, you are delighted with the house. It is clean and annointed with every need down to the perfectly organized drawers in the kitchen. A hostess gift of wine and peanuts is left for you. The basics are provided such as paper towels and Toilet Paper so you don't have to run to store immediately. The pool and backyard are gorgeous. Best of all it is located to so many things including the adorable village of Venice which is blocks from beach. We went to Ringling museum, Spanish historic site and even saw a play at Venice Community theater. The neighborhood is quiet and there are many stores near by. The house is equipped to make anything you want for your meals if you choose to stay in. Overall, this is a keeper and would suggest in a heart beat. We had a great time.
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