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The Dolphin

Vacation home near Venice Beach in Nokomis

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A swimming pool with a hot tub area, surrounded by a glass enclosure, and palm trees in the background.
A covered patio area with a blue sofa and a table, a wooden sculpture, and a dolphin wall art piece.
A living room with a sofa, a TV, a small table, and a chair. There is a door leading to another room.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, an oven, and a trash can.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Nokomis, FL
  • Place, Nokomis Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, North Jetty Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nokomis

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Nokomis vacation home, you'll find Nokomis Beach and North Jetty Beach. Venice Beach and Turtle Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nokomis Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • North Jetty Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Venice Beach - 11 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Siesta Key Beach - 31 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Lido Beach - 43 min drive - 28.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Sunset Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wendy‘s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 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.

The Dolphin

Hello! Welcome to the Dolphin!
This is a private resort near the beach. Enjoy a 10 min walk or 5 min bike ride to the beach.
New heated Saltwater pool enclosed for guests.
One acre of fenced compound for privacy.
All new updated cottages.
Beach chairs, gas grill, and umbrellas furnished. Beaches and Shopping are close. You have it all here!!
Sun, Sand, Ocean, Beach


The space
Vacation paradise. Fenced one-acre private yard. Easy parking. Relaxing and comfortable living. King bed and queen sofa bed.
New heated saltwater and caged pool for guests.
One and Two bedroom units available.


Other things to note
Groups Welcome***** We have 5 cottages on the same property!!!
up to 23 people can stay here...
Family Reunions, Retreats, Corporate Functions. Beach Weddings....
PLEASE INQUIRE EARLY AS WE BOOK OUT MONTHS IN ADVANCE!

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

This cottage will comfortably accommodate 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 small children; a queen bed in the bedroom, and a pull-out bed in the living room

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Property is also known as

The Dolphin Nokomis
The Dolphin Private vacation home
The Dolphin Private vacation home Nokomis

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Dolphin to the airport?

This vacation home is 21 mi (32-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dolphin?

As of Jul 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dolphin on Jul 8, 2026 start from $336, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Dolphin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Dolphin to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.7 mi (10-min drive) from Venice Beach and 12.1 mi (19-min drive) from Siesta Key Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Dolphin offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Dolphin?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Dolphin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Dolphin?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Dolphin have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does The Dolphin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Dolphin to downtown Nokomis?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Laurel.

The Dolphin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cottage was comfortable and the pool was relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marikay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent! I will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host were welcoming and very responsive! The dolphin was a very cozy place! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Umut N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage and nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. Our hostess was so helpful and we truly appreciated everything she did. She allowed us to have extra people in our reservation. We will be back, but just the 2 of us. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nokomis FL

We love this spot and are staying again this year. The owners are lovely and the property clean and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

megan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation sopt

First time staying on the FL west coast and the Dolphin was the perfect spot and comfortably fit our family of 4 on school vacation week. The cottage had everything that we needed from beach supplies, grill and kitchen items as well as the pool which the kids loved. We'd love to return next year and hopefully rent out an additonal cottage for grandparents so they can join as well. The property is conveniently located within a mile of CVS, Publix and the beach which made it a very easy, home away from home vacation spot. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice Property

Loved the landscaping, lights, fountain, and plants (very relaxing!!!!!!) You can tell the owners have put a lot of time in the details of this facility very well ran and organized Very Clean Great Location (We took day trips to many of the surrounding beaches) Just a few blocks from the beach on the bikes They have bikes, and other beach accessories you can use Laundry room was nice all new equipment $2/load Nice pool area, extremely clean and well maintained. Very refreshing in the middle of the day to cool off Kitchen had all the items needed to meals, snacks, and etc Lanai/screened in porch was great! Easy parking lots of space Very quiet and peaceful We definitely would recommend this! This is a hidden gem!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Pete W

Place was clean and cozy. We wanted to grill but there were seeds of some kind that had been brought in by an animal so we just broiled our steaks in the oven…. I would also suggest reversing the refrigerator doors for easier access since they were next to the wall. Were new to VRBO’s, but there was no contact with the owners or managers during our stay - we found that a bit strange. But, overall, we found our little cottage quaint and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nokomis stay

Loved the Villa and would stay again . Marianne was great. Just would be great to service bikes; some are rusty and need a bit of work. Overall wonderful stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great great get away

This was perfect, only wish I could have booked it for next year. It was easy to communicate with the owner’s. There was a problem the TV connection so we weren’t able to watch any local and limited news. But the said they were working on it. Hopefully fixed soon.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

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