[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sandcastle Cottage - Screened Patio - Fenced Yard - Pets OK Vacation home in Venice with kitchen and patio ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19360000/19358800/19358732/3794b08c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19360000/19358800/19358732/b18cb615.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19360000/19358800/19358732/22bde26c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19360000/19358800/19358732/ae5c3da7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19360000/19358800/19358732/9f984a50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Minutes from Sharky's and Fin's restaurants, Sandcastle Cottage is a cozy retreat with two bedrooms, two baths, and an open floor plan. Unwind in the screened lanai or enjoy beach activities with provided amenities like beach chairs and bicycles. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4990 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sandcastle Cottage - Screened Patio - Fenced Yard - Pets OK Sandcastle Cottage is a cozy one story open floor plan 2 bedroom single family home located only minutes away from popular Sharky\`s and Fin's restaurants and the Venice Fishing Pier. The closest beach, Manasota Beach, is only 4 minutes away on popular Manasota Key. It features two bedrooms and two baths with a tile floor, breakfast bar that seats three and pub table that seats two. There is also a screened lanai in the private back yard for enjoying meals outside free from insects. Provided are many amenities to make your vacation relaxing, including beach chairs, beach umbrella, shark's tooth strainer, beach cruiser bicycles and beach toys - everything you need to make this your home away from home. Proximity to the Gulf of Mexico brings almost constant breezes to this adorable home. Throw open all the windows and the French door to the screened patio and enjoy the fresh ocean air! Visit beautiful Venice Island only 15 minutes north. shop, eat and enjoy the many wonderful activities only minutes away, including the Venice Rookery where you can see Bald Eagles and other exotic large birds, the weekly Venice Farmer's Market, Warm Mineral Springs or travel 25 minutes north to Sarasota for the Mote Marine Aquarium or Myakka River Park where you can see alligators in their natural habitat from an air boat. Venice, Florida is known as the 'shark's tooth capital of the world' and your vacation paradise is minutes from Caspersen Beach where you can scoop shark's teeth right out of the shallows. The master bedroom features a comfortable King size bed and the master bathroom has a bath tub and shower. Feel extra pampered after your shower with the plush spa towels and waffle cotton spa robe provided for you during your stay. The second bedroom includes a Queen sized bed and a roomy closet for all of those new “shark's tooth capital” t-shirts. Also available is a second bathroom with walk-in shower for washing off the beach sand when you get home. The living room lets you sit back and relax between all of that hard work of laying on the beach and features a large HD TV with loads of HD cable channels and the ability for recording your favorite shows while you are out. It also features super fast FIOS wireless Internet access (free WiFi) for seamless Internet content streaming. Enjoy a little coffee or tea at the shaded patio table in the screened lanai. Dine outside while enjoying the Florida sunshine or comfortable nights under the palm trees while being serenaded by tree frogs, birds and crickets. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, gadgets and updated appliances – including dishwasher. Also included are basic spices, coffee and sugar to get you started. Next to the kitchen is a full laundry room with washer and dryer for drying those wet bathing suits, washing those towels you were sitting on at the beach or getting your clothes cleaned of one adventure and ready for the next. Sandcastle Cottage has ceiling fans throughout. Also for your convenience is a garage with inside entrance to the house and an automatic garage door opener is provided for your use. Nearby is a heated outdoor Olympic pool at the Venice YMCA which has great daily, weekly or monthly rates to use the entire facility. The back yard is fully fenced so no need to have to walk the dog several times a day - although you probably won't mind strolling around the lovely quiet neighborhood. We use a keyless entry for easy and secure access to the house. There are no cleaning people or contractors who will have a key to the house. As the property owners, we respect your privacy and value your security. Venice is a very beautiful and laid back city and you're sure to meet other friendly people biking and walking as you take a stroll or walk your dog. The local area has several dog parks and a dog beach in downtown Venice where your pooch can run free. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and 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. - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing 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 ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 990 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19410000/19407500/19407466/95595333.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Grande - Spacious Tropical Home - Triple Lot Fenced Yard! 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for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: 2 dogs permitted - cats ok ### 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Cute Sandcastle Cottage Screened Patio Private Beach Fenced Cute Sandcastle Cottage Screened Patio Private Beach Fenced Cute Sandcastle Cottage Screened Patio Private Beach Fenced ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.03372%2C-82.39997&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0X9dpNusR9oyK01jJ7jHb8C2u1M=) Venice, FL #### What's nearby - Venice Area Audubon Society - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - Sarasota National Golf Course - 10 min drive - 9.1 km - Venice Fishing Pier - 11 min drive - 11.2 km - Venice Beach - 13 min drive - 11.9 km - Caspersen Beach - 14 min drive - 12.6 km #### Getting around - Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive - ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive - ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sandcastle Cottage - Screened Patio - Fenced Yard - Pets OK pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Sandcastle Cottage - Screened Patio - Fenced Yard - Pets OK? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sandcastle Cottage - Screened Patio - Fenced Yard - Pets OK? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Sandcastle Cottage - Screened Patio - Fenced Yard - Pets OK located? > Located in South Venice, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Elite Health Venice, Venice Area Audubon Society, and Woodmere Park. Woodmere Paw Park and Jacaranda West Country Club are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sandcastle Cottage - Screened Patio - Fenced Yard - Pets OK Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 6.0 Staff & service ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 33 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl K. Jan 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Enjoyed the home and fenced back yard for our dog. Very convenient location to shopping and restaurants. Would stay here again. Very responsive owners, professional, friendly and helpful. ##### Cheryl K. Stayed 45 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin B. Apr 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dartmouth Enjoyed the stay. Property was awesome. Would you like to sell it?? ##### Kevin B. Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerda F. Aug 2, 2018 #### Absolutely the best Ruth Miller was amazing, she went above and beyond to make sure we had the best vacation. The house was amazing and so very clean. We really felt at home here. The s Venice beach was great for shells and shark teeth. We even saw manitees. ##### Gerda F. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 29, 2016 #### cozy and close to everything Great place to stay. Very clean and everything you need. Ruth is great she thinks of everything for your stay ! I had to stay longer than expected and Ruth took care of that for me. The private beach is great the ferry was fun. 2 thumbs up. I recommend this place.! Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016 ### 8/10 Good #### Tasos B. Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little property The property was as listed . An older home . Seemed to be well kept. It suited my needs . ##### Tasos B. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynne S. Jan 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Property as described First time vrbo user and was happy to see property is as described. Perfect place for us to wait out our last two weeks of rebuild on home damage from hurricane Ian. Very responsive owners. Easy check in. ##### Lynne S. Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol C. Mar 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2-week Stay A little far from historic Venice and the beach (about 20 minutes) but other than that, great. Very responsive to problem we had (15 minutes and it was fixed). Extremely clean. South Venice Beach Ferry was great. ##### Carol C. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike F. Sep 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise This was paradise! Clean, clean and clean. Dan has all the amenities that you ever need. It’s fully privacy fenced, beautiful lawn and flowers. It has a fully equipped kitchen and two bathrooms with fluffy towels, robes and slippers in each room. The furniture is elegant and stylish. Just beautiful! ##### Mike F. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harild W. Apr 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation for two months in comfortable house with two bedrooms. Quiet neighborhood off Englewood Road in South Venice, Florida. The residence has a garage and screened in porch behind kitchen area. Cabinets and drawers have items needed to prepare meals and stools and chairs for eating in kitchen area. Closets.and dressers in bedrooms to store clothes. One tub with shower in one bathroom and a wall in shower in the other bathroom. Towels were provided for use at the house and also other towels (colored) for use at the beach. Washer and dryer for cleaning clothes was available between the kitchen and second bathroom. All the comforts of home. ##### Harild W. Stayed 60 nights in Feb 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. Jan 29, 2016 #### Delightful Getaway! My husband & I spent 4 days/5 nights in this cute, beautifully decorated, extremely clean house in Venice -- it was perfect for a couple! Ruth, the owner, was very responsive when we needed a replacement lightbulb and was very friendly when she dropped a few bulbs off. The house has a number of wonderful little touches throughout -- from the ferry pass to the beach to the bicycles to the great suggestions in the booklet to the little snacks and bottled water left for us -- and we had a great vacation... in spite of the unseasonably cool temperatures. The neighborhood was totally quiet and we slept very well in the kingsized bed while we were there. We just loved the Venice/Sarasota area and look forward to returning! We would definitely rent either this house or another of the owner's properties in the future. ##### Susan B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara L. Apr 12, 2017 #### We loved it My husband and I decided spur of the moment to make a trip down to Venice Florida which we had briefly visited five,six years ago. After seeing the outstanding reviews and great price we booked it. It exceeding our expectations. The house was very clean in a quiet neighborhood (which is important !). The king size mattress in the master bedroom was very comfy .The house was well equipped and had everthing two people would need to spend the day at the beach. There are two very nice Schwinn bicycles equipped with lock and helmets .The owner was super fast in responding to any questions we had. She left us a notebook full of helpful recommendations. The best amenity by far was a pass for the ferry that takes you to a semiprivate beach which is only five minute drive. It's one of the prettiest beaches I have ever seen. The only thing to be aware of in renting Sandcastle was that it was a 15 drive to downtown visit and to some of the other Venice beaches. It's a small concession to all the positives of renting Sandcastle. ##### Barbara L. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017 ### 4/10 Poor #### Thomas D. Apr 3, 2023 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### The good and the bad The location was convenient for S Venice beaches. Beds comfortable. Neighborhood was sketchy. The home was filthy.Toilets took 3 days of scrubbing to get clean. Had to use the chemicals they provided for water system. Provided filthy mop that just pushed dirt around. Kitchen poorly furnished especially glasses and bowls,no cutting board. Overall feeling was landlord must not ever check the property.Way over priced for what we got. Embarrassed for our guests. One umbrella broken. We had large dog so needed back yard, which was adequate. Overall we were very disappointed. Property old and dated. ##### Thomas D. Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stan W. May 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Stan W. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerda F. Aug 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Venice vacation Very clean. Near everything and plenty of beaches to choose from. Disappointed the Ferry doesn't allow guests to utilize them, especially since it is still on their website guests may buy 1 week passes. They should honor their advertisement and quickly update it .. we came specifically for that each. I would encourage you to remove the ferry pass from your add as-well. All in all we had a wonderful vacation. Owners very prompt in answering questions. Slept like a baby in the beds. Highly recommend ##### Gerda F. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Gary P. Jun 6, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Florida get away Great location easy access to beaches shopping and entertainment. ##### Gary P. Stayed 28 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth W. May 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Ups and Downs We encountered both good and bad things in the house. It was clean upon our arrival, and well set up for a party our size. The washer and dryer worked well, and the kitchen was well appointed. We appreciated the location of the house and it’s proximity to the dog beach and wonderful restaurants. We also found some problems. The back yard is no way like the ones in VRBO promotional pictures. Everything is overgrown and out of control. Plants are growing in the gutters, in both front and back. While the front is covered in grass, the back has only sporadic blades in spots. For the most part the ground covers in the back were sandy dark dirt or inches of leaves fallen from the trees. The trees and palms were overgrown, covering the entire area in shade creating the dirty sand covering the floors inside the house shortly after our arrival. We were enticed by the beautiful green lawns in the promotional pictures which were perfect for our dogs, but it didn’t exist. While the TV set up was OK once figured out, it was complicated and set up only for selected channels. Overall our stay was nice, but the house was disappointing. ##### Elizabeth W. Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne S., Ball Ground, Ga. Nov 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we needed This property was just what we needed. We have family who lives in South Venice and we were there most the week. But it was nice to go to our own place to sleep. Clean, Comfortable and a fence yard for our Pickle (dog). We had no problems. Love the extra slippers! Thank you for letting us stay in your home. ##### Yvonne S. Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha B. Nov 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visiting Friends in Need The purpose of our trip was to visit friends who are experiencing health issues. Sandcastle Cottage, conveniently located a 5 minute drive away from their home, allowed us to comfortably visit without fatiguing either our friends or ourselves. The kitchen was very lovely and functional so we were able to purchase groceries and prepare home-made meals to give to our friends. It was a lovely way to spend time with those we love yet balance the difficulty of their situation with walks and bike rides. Would recommend this type of trip to anyone worried about out of town friends and family. Sandcastle Cottage is a peaceful place. It had everything we needed and many nice touches to enjoy. ##### Martha B. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johanna M Nov 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication They had such beautiful furniture, Nice back yard,All in all they have a beautiful piece of property ##### Johanna M Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andre R., Miami, FL Oct 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Veery comfortable stay Clean,convenient, great amenities and instructions and suggestions. ##### Andre R. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg Oct 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication I wanted a fenced in yard for my dog and this place has a very large back yard which my dog very much enjoyed. ##### Greg Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miranda C. Sep 2, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved.... This property was absolutely perfect!! It was mostly just me and my three LARGE dogs, but my best friend flew in and love the property too. We want to make this our annual get together and absolutely hope to stay here again. ##### Miranda C. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim H. Dec 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Nice Rental - Excellent Property Manager Very nice property with very nice amenities. Property Manager responds to all communication promptly and is very helpful with providing all sorts of information. Things to do, ferry pass to the beach, very clean property in a quiet neighborhood. Simply a very nice place to spend time in Venice. We are extremely happy with this rental and highly recommend this property and manager. ##### Jim H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Averi T. May 29, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The best pup-friendly house in Venice! Ruth is amazing! The house was perfect for me and my family, including Max the beagle. The fenced backyard is a huge plus! The beach umbrellas and shark teeth finders were helpful too. There were plenty of towels and pillows. The ferry was close by and always on time. (The ferry operators are tough - we tried to make them smile, but to no avail!). Even so, the trip was delightful and we loved our time at the Sandcastle Cottage. We truly enjoyed our stay and look forward to staying with Ruth again. ##### Averi T. Stayed 4 nights in May 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller May 28, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A dingy property in a not great area. Bathroom tiny and very sub-standard (no wonder there are no photos). Window / door frames full of ingrained grime. Bedroom very sparse with no headboard and bed directly under a dark dirty window. Backyard is a joke - very dark and bare, so unusable. Owner gone off the radar the minute I sent an email, despite constant messages before arriving. We only stayed 30 mins and then left - glad to get out of it. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in May 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Mondrian South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Mondrian-South-Beach.h2190271.Hotel-Information) > > [W South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-W-South-Beach.h11881.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Resort Orlando at WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-Orlando-At-WALT-DISNEY-WORLD-Resort.h7374428.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Hard Rock Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Hard-Rock-Hotel.h485506.Hotel-Information) > > [Reunion Resort & Golf Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Reunion-Resort-Golf-Club.h992499.Hotel-Information) > > [Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Embassy-Suites-Ft-Lauderdale17th-Street.h11909.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Endless-Summer-Dockside-Inn-Suites.h33770341.Hotel-Information) > > [Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at Flamingo Crossings](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Home2-Suites-By-Hilton-Orlando-Flamingo-Crossings.h58072517.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Surfside Inn and Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Endless-Summer-Resort-Surfside-Inn-And-Suites.h27522522.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-At-The-Entrance-To-Universal-Orlando.h5398.Hotel-Information) > > [B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-B-Ocean-Resort.h5404.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal’s Loews Royal Pacific Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Loews-Royal-Pacific-Resort.h856706.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Cabana-Bay-Beach-Resort.h5963292.Hotel-Information) > > [Beach House Fort Lauderdale, a Hilton Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Hilton-Fort-Lauderdale-Beach-Resort.h28591.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tides on Hollywood](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-The-Tides-On-Hollywood.h44524455.Hotel-Information) > > [Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Loews-Miami-Beach-Hotel-South-Beach.h81223.Hotel-Information) > > [Fontainebleau Miami Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Fontainebleau-Miami-Beach.h1190549.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Plaza-Miami-Beach.h74574.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Orlando International Drive](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Orlando-International-Drive.h4262.Hotel-Information) > > [1 Hotel South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-1-Hotel-South-Beach.h1790087.Hotel-Information) > > [Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Margaritaville-Hollywood-Beach-Resort.h10005147.Hotel-Information) > > [Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Diplomat-Beach-Resort-Hollywood.h857779.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Miami South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Moxy-Miami-South-Beach.h55553829.Hotel-Information) > > [Walt Disney World Dolphin](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Walt-Disney-World-Dolphin.h12710.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-The-Westin-Fort-Lauderdale-Beach-Resort.h17159.Hotel-Information) > > [W Fort Lauderdale](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-W-Fort-Lauderdale.h2335216.Hotel-Information) > > [Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Fort-Lauderdale-Marriott-Harbor-Beach-Resort-Spa.h21880.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Club-Vacations-At-Orange-Lake-Resort.h6315.Hotel-Information) > > [Bahama Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Bahama-Bay-Resort.h1056615.Hotel-Information)