Title: The Deer Retreat at Venus - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=91250316&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Deer Retreat at Venus Vacation home in Venus with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for The Deer Retreat at Venus ![Exterior - The Deer Retreat at Venus (Venus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91260000/91250400/91250316/20254f21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, offices - The Deer Retreat at Venus (Venus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91260000/91250400/91250316/72a23e59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - The Deer Retreat at Venus (Venus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91260000/91250400/91250316/83757713.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - The Deer Retreat at Venus (Venus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91260000/91250400/91250316/236a9a75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, offices - The Deer Retreat at Venus (Venus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91260000/91250400/91250316/137e9caa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this secluded Highland County cottage and unwind in the hammock under the shade of trees, surrounded by nature's soothing sounds. With a fire pit, string lights on the porch and deck, and a large backyard perfect for barbecues or family meals. This cozy retreat offers two bedrooms with queen beds, kitchen amenities like fridge and coffee machine plus outdoor spaces including patio furniture grill. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning ## 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. ### The Deer Retreat at Venus Escape to this charming, secluded cottage in beautiful Highlands County. Nestled among trees, this cozy retreat offers the perfect getaway for relaxation and reconnecting with nature. Enjoy meals or a barbecue on the spacious back deck, surrounded by lush greenery and an expansive backyard. As the sun sets, the string lights adorning the porch and deck create great ambiance. Spend your evenings around the fire pit under the stars. And yes, we have WiFi for staying connected! Welcome to your cozy home away from home! This charming cottage has two bedrooms, each with a comfortable queen sized bed, and a queen-sized sofa bed in the living room for two additional guests. Enjoy the well-equipped kitchen with a fridge featuring an ice and water dispenser, a stove with oven, microwave, toaster, electric kettle, two coffee makers, and all essential utensils. The cottage has a single bathroom and a quaint dining area to make meals feel even more special. The master bedroom and living room both have Roku-equipped TVs, perfect for streaming your favorite shows. Outside, you’ll find a small grill on the back deck, a cozy fire pit on the front yard with seating (and complimentary wood when available), plus patio furniture for a relaxing evening under the stars. The guest shed offers a washer, dryer, and a seating area for work or reading. Inside the house, you’ll also find a collection of board games, books, and a VCR with classic movies for a nostalgic movie night. We’ve created a space for making memories, and we’re excited for you to enjoy all it has to offer! Guests will enjoy the privacy of having the whole house and the property for themselves. We’re Carlos and Diana, your hosts, and we're thrilled to have you at our little slice of paradise. We hope you settle in, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings as much as we do! While we’re nearby and available if you need anything, we also deeply respect your privacy and want you to feel completely at home. We’re passionate about nature, animals, and the tranquility of this area, so if you’d like to chat, swap stories, or need recommendations, we’d love to connect! And if you're here to simply relax with your loved ones (including furry ones!), this space is all yours to enjoy. Wishing you a memorable and rejuvenating stay! Observations: You have to open the gate manually and can park right Infront of the guest parking sign, it’s under the trees for shade. This is the countryside, so you may encounter some wildlife passing by! Generally, animals are more cautious of humans than we are of them, but keep an eye out—you might spot deer, coyotes, bobcats, panthers, black bears, armadillos, turkeys, turtles, alligators, rabbits, squirrels, owls, and even the occasional snake. Friendly neighborhood dogs also wander by from time to time to say hello. :) ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - 3 steps to reach entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Fire extinguisher ### General - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1 square foot ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101970000/101969000/101968924/5e314506.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Legacy Lake Cottage on sought after Lake June in Winter- Recently Renovated! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 716959 ## About the area Venus is home to this vacation home. Lake Istokpoga and Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fisheating Creek Outpost and Gatorama. [Visit our Venus travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Venus.dx3000345393) [View more Vacation homes in Venus](https://www.expedia.ca/Venus-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000345393-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C27.06697%2C-81.35712&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lz0q6ANDQKe6yERbCYwY1FUksyc=) Venus, FL ### What's nearby - Fisheating Creek Outpost \- 14 min drive \- 19.9 km - Gatorama \- 16 min drive \- 24.9 km - Lake Placid Tower \- 28 min drive \- 36.1 km - Lake Istokpoga \- 28 min drive \- 36.1 km - Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park \- 31 min drive \- 41.4 km ### Getting around - Sebring, FL (SEF-Sebring Regional) - 40 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Latin Ranch - ‬4 min drive - ‪Karaoke on Mars - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Cavity - ‬10 min drive - ‪Paola's Cafe - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Deer Retreat at Venus pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Deer Retreat at Venus? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Deer Retreat at Venus? ### What time is check-out at The Deer Retreat at Venus? ### Where is The Deer Retreat at Venus located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Deer Retreat at Venus Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### SRA Sam I. Feb 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and relaxing Great, out of the way retreat from the world. Nice quiet area. View of the stats at night was spectacular. Carlos was very friendly and easy to talk to, very accomodating. Would stay here again. ##### SRA Sam I. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bradley M. Feb 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Very nice place to stay. Great place for my family to stay while i was working ##### Bradley M. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn P. Feb 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonder time in Venus! This was a wonderful place to stay as we visited local areas to birdwatch. Really nice hosts who responded super fast when we had an internet issue. I recommend staying here. ##### Lynn P. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sunshine G. Oct 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful Place to Stay Really enjoyed our time at the place, Loved the area, quiet, in the country, nearest stores are 16 miles away, Wonderful weekend get away with our brother and sister, Host was Awesome, very communicating, Had a camp fire, loved that area, sitting outside just enduring the outdoors/wildlife, only thing that didn't work properly while there was the hot tub not getting hot enough but soon as I said something Host was on it and accommodated us Thank you so much But other than that We had a Wonderful Weekend and time at the place, Loved every minute being there, Would def come back again, Thank you for having us ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/47800227-f630-482e-b572-49e944bc4105-1759705817196.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/533fa025-53dd-45ff-99a7-fca2e0cb4146-1759705820703.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d14152ce-d593-410d-9267-9106880e9605-1759705820983.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6b874d22-f930-4855-be8e-d15431e2d654-1759705817245.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sunshine G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025