This gorgeous 2 BR/2 BA getaway nestled in beautiful Bird Bay of Venice, is your ideal vacation destination. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from the world renowned Venice Beach where you will spend countless days and evenings enjoying sunbathing, beachcombing and Florida's beautiful sunsets! This 2nd floor tranquil abode features a wonderful view and is just steps from the community pool, where you can relax and relish in a peaceful swim. Bird Bay is all about location and amenities! The highly sought-after community has a gym, clubhouse, library, pickle-ball courts, and tennis along with several additional pools. Fully furnished, your home away from home boasts a screened-in balcony where you can appreciate the tranquility of the area, and watch the birds as you enjoy your morning coffee. As you enter this spacious unit with modern decor, you will find a comfortable leather couch and recliner where you can convene with friends and family to watch a movie on your flat-screen TV. The dining area features a wooden dining table where everyone can gather to enjoy their favorite culinary experience with seating for up to 6. The quaint kitchen offers appliances including a stove and refrigerator for you to prepare a delicious meal, as well as a counter area complete with counter stools to grab a quick bite! The cozy master suite features a queen-size bed and a flat-screen TV, as well as an en suite private bathroom with a large walk-in shower and tile backsplash. The inviting guest bedroom includes two cozy twin-size beds with an accordion door for your privacy, and the guest bathroom includes a tub and shower. There is also a washer/dryer in case you need to catch up on some laundry. This home sleeps up to 4 people. The community of Bird Bay also has its own golf course, where you can play a few rounds of golf for a fee (rates available upon request). Ideally located, this home is close to Tamiami Trail (US 41), offering the convenience of several nearby stores and restaurants, some within walking distance. From this home you will find access to the adjacent Legacy Trail Bike/walking path located just on the outskirts of Bird Bay along with the convenience of a bike rental shop just across Tamiami Trail. Don’t miss the top rated gorgeous sandy beaches of Venice Beach, Caspersen Beach, and Manasota Key Beach that are all located just minutes away. Known as Shark’s Tooth Capital of the World, the Gulf waters at Caspersen Beach has converging currents that deposit all sorts of sediments for you to hunt and find. Choose from endless dining destinations or shop to your heart’s content in the charming boutiques of downtown Venice. Catch your fish of the day on the Venice Fishing Pier, or venture farther south, explore Don Pedro Island State Park accessible only by boat or ferry, where you can get lost amid the mangrove forests, dunes, and beaches. Be sure to look out for the local fauna, including West Indian manatees, tortoises, bald eagles, and Loggerhead turtles. Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park (the third largest state park in Florida), is a popular spot to bike, walk, and run, as well as Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Park, where an 8-mile trail runs alongside a former railroad corridor. Other favorite past times are boating and beach combing at Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve or make your way through a maze of tunnels carved from the mangrove forest with Phoenix Rising Kayak Tours. Here you will find a pelican rookery, dolphin hunting grounds, and if you’re lucky- even a Florida Manatee! After a fun-filled day of exploration, take in an unforgettable sunset with the Nokomis Drum Circle to unwind. Come explore your new reality, where your adventurous spirit meets your need to escape from it all. Sorry no pets, please. This property requires a 3-month minimum length of stay along with an association application and processing fee. Your reservation may require you to fill out a Home Owners Association application that may request personal details.