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Channel Cat! One mile to the beach! Waterfront + pet friendly home near Venice.

Vacation home near Nokomis Beach in Nokomis

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81406 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Nokomis, FL
  • Place, Nokomis Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Caspersen Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nokomis

On waterfront.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Nokomis vacation home, you'll find Nokomis Beach and North Jetty Beach. Venice Beach and Venetian Waterway Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Nokomis Beach - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Manasota Beach - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Venice Beach - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Caspersen Beach - 15 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Siesta Key Beach - 21 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Sunset Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy‘s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Channel Cat! One mile to the beach! Waterfront + pet friendly home near Venice.

Beautifully landscaped and completely remodeled canal front home located in a quiet neighborhood just one mile from Nokomis beach. Rent a golf cart or bicycles and drive to the beach, Pop's Sunset Grill, Pelican Alley or view the luxury homes along Casey Key. Five minute drive to downtown Venice!

Channel Cat has been completely remodeled and features tile floors, new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and thoughtfully designed furnishings. A spacious, open floor plan looks out to the lanai and provides comfortable seating and dining space for all. A foosball table and streaming TVs offer indoor entertainment when you are not venturing out.

The master bedroom has a queen size bed and a private bathroom with the stand up shower. A king size bed is in the 2nd bedroom while the 3rd bedroom has a full size and a twin bed. A hallway bathroom with a shower/tub combo serve these bedrooms. All three bedrooms feature smart TVs set up with apps for streaming and watching your favorite shows using your personal logins or the free featured channels that come with the TVs. There is no traditional cable at this home.
Highspeed wireless internet is provided by Xfinity.

Enjoy the screened in Lanai trimmed with multicolor party lights on cool evenings and for early morning coffee. Use the canal behind the house for kayaking, fishing, or boating. The canal has direct gulf access (there is an 8 foot bridge to maneuver), and you can tie a boat up on the dock behind the house.

The location is ideal for easy access to the Nokomis public beach and boat ramp, the Nokomis jetty's, and the famous Pop's Sunset Grill. View the multi million dollar homes along Casey Key and stop in at the Casey Key Fish House at Blackburn Point. Downtown Venice and Sarasota as well as Siesta Key are only a short drive from Nokomis. There is so much to do and so much beauty in this area, you are sure to love it!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,406 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Set the AC to 78.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Channel Cat! One mile to the beach! Waterfront + pet friendly home near Venice. to the airport?

This vacation home is 26.3 mi (38-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Channel Cat! One mile to the beach! Waterfront + pet friendly home near Venice. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Channel Cat! One mile to the beach! Waterfront + pet friendly home near Venice. to the beach?

This vacation home is 12.6 mi (19-min drive) from Siesta Key Beach and 1.1 mi (3-min drive) from Nokomis Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Channel Cat! One mile to the beach! Waterfront + pet friendly home near Venice. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Channel Cat! One mile to the beach! Waterfront + pet friendly home near Venice.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Channel Cat! One mile to the beach! Waterfront + pet friendly home near Venice.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Channel Cat! One mile to the beach! Waterfront + pet friendly home near Venice.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Channel Cat! One mile to the beach! Waterfront + pet friendly home near Venice. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Channel Cat! One mile to the beach! Waterfront + pet friendly home near Venice. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Channel Cat! One mile to the beach! Waterfront + pet friendly home near Venice. to downtown Nokomis?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Laurel.

Channel Cat! One mile to the beach! Waterfront + pet friendly home near Venice. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family stayed at the Channel Cat while our home was being remodeled. It was the most perfect place for our little family. We extended our stay several times as our home was delayed with projects, and Dawn was delighted to have us continue to stay. We treated it like our own home, taking out the trash, mopping, vacuuming, and of course, going to the beach! Our son also started school this year while we were at the "Cat". We will always think of this home as our second home in Nokomis and will always recommend it to family and friends who come to visit. Thanks again Dawn!!
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house was clean and offered plenty of space to relax and spread out for our family of four. The neighborhood was quiet and safe with Publix really close. The location is ideal for day trips, with many attractions within easy reach. Nokomis Beach was a short drive away and pleasantly uncrowded during the first week of July—less busy than neighboring beaches and good for shelling. While walking to the beach was a bit far for us with kids and gear, the drive was quick and easy.We’re already looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nokomis House

Nice ,comfortable and quiet. Boat from the backyard.Very Happy with our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice!

Very nice, well laid out house. Very close to the beach. Very family friendly! Would highly recommend if your coming to the area!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Carey B., Hillsborough, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Home in Quiet Neighborhood

Clean home with many amenities, situated on a canal. Quiet neighborhood within close driving distance to supermarket, coffee, drug store. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

NANCY N., Orlando, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day Family Weekend from Orlando

What a fabulous property. The pictures on the VRBO did not really reflect how great this property was. We have rented 20+ times from VRBO/HA and this was one of our favorites! We have paid 3-4 times this price and not appreciated and liked this one as much as we did this one. Even my husband who rarely says anything, has mentioned multiple times how great this house was. There were 5 of us - all adults. The house has 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. I thought that we would be short one bathroom, but because of the location of the one bath to two of the bedrooms there was no problem. All 3 bedrooms had TV’s which was a necessity as well as a huge family room TV. The entire home was perfectly decorated and very tasteful. Location was very convenient to Nokomis and Venice with Nokomis Beach less than one mile away. We also rented a 6-passenger golf cart which was wonderful because it was street legal. We went to the beach and restaurants in it and was great family fun. The house location was on a very quiet dead end with a canal behind the house. We very much enjoyed the programmable multi-functioning patio lights and I am ordered 2 sets for our own home. Dawn the owner responded promptly with any questions. We definitely will rent this house again if in the area, Thank you Dawn for sharing your beautiful house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Beach Vacation

The house and location was amazing. 2 minutes to Nokomis beach, marinas, ice cream, etc. Venice and all its 3 beaches a quick and easy 5-10 minute drive. My wife, myself and our 19,16,10 and 8 kids all stayed here more than comfortably. The foosball table got used often every day and was a great afternoon activity away from the heat. Only thing to mention, and it is posted in the bathrooms, is the sensitive septic (slow to drain/flush). We worked around it and staggered our showers . It did not affect us negatively at all. If you are an understanding person it is fine, if you are a "Karen" then now you know. We would 100% stay here again and the kids asked if we could move the house back with us to Ohio.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022