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    Ramblers Rest - Venice, FL

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    Penny J.

    Rented e24a in park for 3 nights and was truly amazed at the hospitality and grace of our neighbors. No noise just peace and quiet. Lovely facilities maintained well. Security gate at entrance and pool + work out gym. We traveled with service animals(dogs), and no trouble with owner or park.

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    Wow! What an amazing experience we had at Ramblers. I'll be honest. We came to Venice to do some work nearby and we were dreading living in an RV park. We arrived on Thanksgiving and the office was closed so I called the phone number and the manager was very helpful. They had left all the check in information on the front message board we just missed it. We pulled into our spot and weren't happy about the location but it was Thanksgiving and we figured we'd talk to management the next day about moving but by the time Friday afternoon rolled around we were happy where we were. We were in C-166 right on the main road. We thought we would hate being so "exposed" but everyone would wave to us and say hi and we really liked that. We had good people watching too. We stayed for an entire month and the longer were we there the more we liked it. We didn't want to leave but our work in the area was done. BUT we loved it sssoooo much that we are hoping to make it down for a month next year! As everyone else said, the bath houses are clean...no they are spotless! The activities scheduled are great and everyone was very friendly to us. The pool as hot tub nice. The horseshoe pits, play ground area, everything about this community is top notch! If I had any critique it would be that you do has to kind of discover things on your own. Examples are how the mail system works, the laundry cards, the internet, where some of the activity stuff is kept (bocci ball and shuffle board stuff). Like I said, we LOVED Ramblers and hope to be back next year for a whole month!

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    Beautiful and easy check in everyone was friendly. Pool was perfect temperature and clean.

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    3.6(159 reviews)
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    Sunseeker Resort Punta Gorda - Cruise-Like Luxury on the Water…read more Sunseeker is a beautiful, modern resort that truly feels like you're on a cruise ship without ever leaving the dock. The buildings are new, the grounds are immaculate, and the harbor views are stunning. What We Loved * The bellmen and golf cart drivers were outstanding--friendly, welcoming, and always helpful. * The infinity pool is beautiful and offers amazing views of Charlotte Harbor. * We stayed in a spacious, modern villa that was stocked with complimentary snacks, coffee, and sodas. * Stretto Italian Steakhouse was excellent. It's pricey, but the food, atmosphere, and live piano player made it worth the splurge. * The pool food was good, and the service throughout the resort was consistently excellent. Things to Know Before You Go * Entering the pool area felt a bit like going through TSA. Bags are searched, and I even had to remove a banana from my bag, which seemed excessive for a resort. * Outside drinks are not permitted in the pool area. * The Buy One, Get One (B1G1) drink promotion is a bit misleading. It only applies at certain locations and is limited to beer, wine, and well liquor. * Reserved lounge chairs on the 8th-floor pool deck cost $25 each. * During the summer, not all restaurants and shops are open every day. Some restaurants don't reopen until Wednesday, and the ice cream shop closed at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, so it's worth checking seasonal hours in advance. * We ate at The Tiki at Half Cracked and ordered the crawfish shrimp & grits. It came in a tomato-based broth, which was unexpected and made the dish more acidic than we expected. It wasn't our favorite. * Several amenities and entertainment ended earlier than advertised. A number of venues closed early, and one evening the live band finished before its posted end time, which was disappointing. Overall Experience One unexpected bonus of visiting during the week was how peaceful the resort felt. There were plenty of open lounge chairs, the pools weren't crowded, and it was easy to relax. By the weekend, however, the resort became much busier. We couldn't find a pool chair by 12:30 p.m. Overall, Sunseeker is a beautiful destination with a luxury, cruise-like atmosphere, excellent staff, and comfortable accommodations. While some policies, extra fees, seasonal hours, and early closures took away from the experience, we'd still return and would recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing waterfront getaway.

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