Nestled in Nokomis, this attractive condo for $118 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. Located in one of the best areas of the Gulf Coast this ground floor condo offers everything you could want for your holiday in the Sunshine State! Located just off the North bridge of Venice Island and the heart of historic downtown Venice, and only an 8 min bike ride to Venice Beach! Located in a highly sought after neighbourhood which offers multiple pools, tennis & pickle ball courts, a gorgeous gym, walking trails, yoga classes and is located right on the famous legacy trail! 20 min to Siesta Key Beach! Bird Bay Village and Venice Island are both amazing places, there is nothing you can't find here. While Florida offers so much to see and do if you chose to stay within a 3 mile radius of the condo for your entire vacation you could never run out of amazing things to do. The neighbourhood of Bird Bay Villages is very quiet, peaceful, very clean and well taken care of. It offers much green space, beautiful trees, foliage, song birds and nature. The amenities are the same and all newer, you won't find anything junky or old here. The people who own here are very nice people, and many K9 companions are also residents of Bird Bay Village (but don't worry they are all friendly and always on leash). Venice Island which can be accessed just outside our neighbourhood gate via the north bridge is a secret paradise - I like to say, "If Italy, Paris and Florida had a baby - you would get Venice, Florida." I can't say enough about it - we think it is the prettiest and most well taken care of community in Florida. There is nothing you can't do on Venice Island, only 5 miles long by 2 miles wide - it offers everything from delicious fine dining french restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops to the best fast food hot dog shack on the beach. Venice Ave offers beautiful shops, restaurants, pubs with live music, an amazing weekly farmers market and art shops. It is a great place to spend a day exploring. To help give you an idea of all that you can do in our area I have made the below list: Bird Bay Village: -pools -tennis -pickle ball -direct access to the Legacy Trail -bocce ball -shuffleboard -nightly games/dancing and events -fitness/yoga classes -gorgeous gym -amazing library & game lending for those rainy days -walking circuit -basketball -at the entrance .75 mile from our door you will find: Winn Dixie, salons, TJ Max, Real Bikes, Big Lots, Indian, Sushi, Steak Houses, Fast food restaurants Venice Island (quaint town like feel) -Beaches -Golf -Driving Range -Kayaking -Sailing -Surfing -Shopping -Dinning of all kinds, nothing has been left out for options here! -Art -Walking trails -Fishing Pier -Biking -Parks galore -Farmers Market -Dog Park -Ocean Front Dog Park -Municipal Airport These are just some highlights, but not an extensive list! If you are wanting to venture a little further you will find great options for day trips: Siesta Key Beach - 25 minutes Ringling Brothers Museum & Gardens - 25 minutes Owen's Fish Camp - 25 minutes Polo & Horse Jumping - 25 min Sarasota Symphony - 25 min Oscar Sheer State Park - 5 min Ford Eddison Museum and Gardens - 1hr Bocca Grande Island - 30 min Manasota Key - 20 min Shamrock Nature Park - 7 min MBL Winter Training Stadiums - The closest to us is the Atlanta Braves 20 min away, but within an hour you have the Red Sox, Chicago Bears and many others! PGA Golf Courses (Sarasota National and The Oaks are both a 10 min drive away, and there are many, many more!) If you don't see what you are looking for please just ask.