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The Big House

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront houseboat near Nokomis Beach

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2 bedroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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811 Blackburn Point Rd, Nokomis, FL, 34229
  • Place, Nokomis Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Oscar Scherer State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nokomis

On the beach.You'll find Nokomis Beach and Turtle Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Nokomis houseboat. Oscar Scherer State Park and Jim Neville Marine Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nokomis Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Turtle Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Oscar Scherer State Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Crescent Beach - 22 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Siesta Key Beach - 23 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Overlook - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Deep Lagoon Seafood and Oyster House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Waterfrontoo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bahama Bar At The Esplanade - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tuscany Nokomis - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Big House

3.5-star beachfront houseboat near Nokomis Beach
This houseboat offers its guests a private beach and an outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly houseboat. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nokomis houseboat.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Air-conditioned accommodations at this houseboat offer DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include queen sofa beds and dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star houseboat have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and desk chairs.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Furnished balcony
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Walkway to water
  • Yard

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total
  • Fee: USD 49 per accommodation per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Local maps
  • Meal delivery service

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 49.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 49.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

THE BIG HOUSE Nokomis
THE BIG HOUSE Houseboat
THE BIG HOUSE Houseboat Nokomis

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Big House to the airport?

This houseboat is 27.6 mi (39-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Big House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this houseboat.

How close is The Big House to the beach?

This houseboat is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Big House offer free breakfast?

This houseboat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Big House?

No, there is no casino at this houseboat.

What time is check-in at The Big House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Big House?

This houseboat offers free self parking.

Does The Big House have a pool?

This houseboat features an outdoor pool.

Does The Big House have a spa?

This houseboat doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is The Big House to downtown Nokomis?

This houseboat is 5.3 mi away from Nokomis.

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