Glad they reopened after the hurricane! A fabulous, sweet, quiet spot and a great value!read more

I loved staying at The Sandpiper Inn! Old Florida right on The Gulf. Sorry to hear they closed…read more Hoping it opens again.

We had a great week at Escape Casey Key! Condo's are very clean and nicely decorated! The…read moregrounds(which includes a pool) are beautiful and it's a very short walk to the beach! Amazing views! Convenient to restaurants and the city of Venice ! special shout out to Mark, the manager and Jonas !

This was a great little find. From the friendly office to the very attentive housekeeping staff…read moreevery need or whim was seen to with a pleasant attitude and a smile. The rooms were extremely clean, well the whole property is. Along the road around this hotel is some nice little row of motels but this place is more like little private bungalows. They have a little path to the beach which you could borrow a wagon and haul your stuff for the day. We were on the marina side so we got to watch the boat launch follies and enjoyed watching the fishermen come and go. Enjoyed the location close to a couple of reastaraunts right on the water and rented a pontoon boat and enjoyed a day on the water. Fabulous hideaway!

Really cute little place to stay for a quiet, intimate getaway…read more - Updated rooms but the TVs are ancient so pray it doesn't get rainy! Lol - Good complimentary coffee and tea - Great "Stress Relief" eucalyptus scented toiletries included - Very nice showers and clean rooms - Comfortable, decent sized beds and rooms - Convenient layout and close to a lot of restaurants and stores , but only one parking spot per apartment so be mindful of that with guests

Rooms and grounds were both clean. Staff was friendly. We wanted to be close to the beach, and we…read moredidn't care if we overlooked the ocean (Sara Sea Inn does not overlook the ocean). A hot tub would have been nice, but we didn't care that much. On the beach, two chairs and an umbrella are available to rent for $12 (we thought the price was reasonable). Beach towels are available for use for free, as are (old and rickety) foldable beach chairs. Umbrellas are not available, and the lounge chairs you rent for $12 are much nicer than the foldable ones. Free wifi was an unexpected bonus.

Been coming here for decades as a visitor - not an owner. Bottom line opinion is that Limetree…read moreResort provides a consistently excellent value. Yes, you can find fancier places with more amenities, but Limetree delivers what is important for a safe family friendly gulf beach experience. Read on to learn why...... Staff: office, maintenance and housekeeping staff were exceptional. They were always welcoming and helpful while their workspaces were totally professional - organized, neat and tidy. Facility: Rental condos were exactly as described, stocked as promised and clean. FYI - Visitors in one unit (No 120) reportedly experienced a consistent humming from electrical systems adjacent. Also, the Internet was disrupted by the storm temporarily, but electricity and air conditioning were reliably constant. Washer/dryer units are available for no charge! During our stay, Hurricane Debby passed by, leaving about 17 inches of rain in one day with very gusty winds. Through the weather was dramatic, we never felt in danger. The building felt solid. Whew! We used the community gas grills, the shared PC, bought postcards, and generally enjoyed the same experience we've had over the years. Plenty of parking is available, and the activity center was refreshed where we played ping pong and reviewd books in the lending library. Site: The beach was substantially augmented with crushed shell/sand. It held up to the storm surge like nothing ever happened. Spectacular sunsets were a treat. We saw dolphins, pelicans, gulls, lots of wading birds including a rosette spoonbill! Entertainment: We loved the Tuesday evening one woman band. Beautiful versatile voice and musician - she had the kids, and some adults, up dancing at sunset. A magical treat! Value: For a family friendly, safe, clean on-the-beach experience- it was amazing! In summary - for the experience controlled/managed by the Limetree, the overall rating is a solid 5 (best). It's what we've come to expect after many years of visits. We hope they continue for our future generations. However - there were some non-controllable factors that downgraded our visitor experience. 1) Temporarily, construction noise from a new development. Swiveling tower cranes, clanging metal, banging, truck traffic immediately adjacent to the Limetree on the north side occurs during the day. We experienced noise from about 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This was not a surprise because Limetree staff informed us of the work. Yet we were grateful to be on the south side of the facility - a little further away. 2) Other people: We were surprised to hear late night (after closing) loud pool parties on several evenings. They stopped before midnight but still it was not expected. We were also disappointed to see people pitch camp (umbrellas, chairs, etc.) between our rented cabanas and the beach - which obstructed our water view. Apparently, there is a public beach strip between Limetree property and the waterline available to anyone. Thus, Limetree could not force them to move, yet, we are used to a Limetree community of kindness - not competition. Thus, the atmosphere at times seemed less friendly this trip. Like the uncontrollable weather, I don't allow these external issues affect the Limetree rating. We'll be back.

Private slice of Heaven. Great condos, neighbors, pool,…read morebeach, and sunsets. Relaxing place to recharge your batteries and experience laidback beachbum therapy.

Thank you to everyone at this hotel! It's was amazing, love…read moreRichard at check in counter he was so helpful, we had an amazing time it was clean great atmosphere good food close to everything we will definitely be back!

Was here for a conference and as far as locations go, this place was fantastic. It had everything…read morewe needed, and the staff was so helpful. I needed to take a call privately, and unexpectedly, and staff made that possible without issue. The next time I'm in the area for work, this is absolutely where I will stay.

When my daughter and granddaughters visit, they always prefer to stay at Kim Tiki. Great old…read moreFlorida vibe

We are in Venice Beach, FL attending a wedding and booked a stay thru AirBnB at the Kon Tiki Inn…read more At first, the air traffic and rumble from the nearby Tamiami Trail were quite distracting. But we began to pretend it was ocean waves, and the noise got to be quite enjoyable. The smaller planes became interesting to watch as we laid beside the pool, and we saw the drawbridge open for boats to pass through this Venice inlet. The innkeeper gave us a quick tour to find the strangely placed (hidden) light switches in Room 10, and was quite friendly. My husband enjoyed a dip in the pool, we were the only ones there in mid-November. The room itself was comfortably organized although we can tell the space is quite old. She had to teach us how to turn on the shower by forcibly pulling a knob, we found this to quirky charm!

We just enjoyed a wonderful 3 day 2 night stay at Sun Life. A lovely, mom and pop hotel…read more Everything was very clean and comfortable. 1 mile from Englewood Beach - we walked it the first night. The heated pool was very relaxing.

We stayed here in room 5 for memorial weekend. The first 2 nights were fine no problems. Just a few…read morepretty deep dents in the memory foam bed. We just slept on a pillow. The cleaning crew had came in the change the bed sheets the 3rd day. That night I did not sleep from being bit. I dont know if it was bed bugs or sand fleas, but it did not start until i laid down. It was so uncomfortable and frustrating, I had to try to sleep on the tiny couch, We tried to contact someone before we checked out to let them know this room needed some extra sanitizing. But noone was available on site. Only contact was text.

We are in our 50's and 60's and are so tired of staying at these big resorts full of people with…read moreresort/parking fees. Some how looking on a digital map we found The Beach Retreat. Natalie, JJ and crew are so accomodating to get the room you need and even if you need to adjust your reservation. We originally were staying on the beach side, but with our arrival date changing they put us on the canal/bay side. Once arriving and getting in our room we were glad we were in this room. Just steps from our room was the pool. Ten steps from our sliding door was the water's edge and the boat docks where you can fish. Our favorite thing to do in the morning and evening is to drink coffee/cold beverage while we people watch on various water devices. Bonus is watching the kiddos jump from the bridge without the sherrif deputies cartching them, LOL! The beach front is just across the street where the office is. Every morning, your will find staff working to make sure the grounds are clean and ready for another day. From the outside, you can tell that resort was built back in the 60's, but is updated. This room has a queen bed which was fine, spacious shower and the kitchen/ living space was all in one place. Small, but perfect for the 2 of us. If you want a unit more updated and spacious, stay on the beach side. However, we love being able to step outside our door and be entertained by the view. The only negatives, our toilet was a very low old style toilet and the grill was in bad shape. Upon our departure, we ran into one of the owners and it sounded like they were going to be updating those. We stayed here in April 2026 and have reservations to stay again in October 2026. If our experience matches or succeedes our April visit, this will probably become our go to retreat to get away from Missouri's chilly temps. Note: If you are looking something big with an upbeat feeling with all the bells and whistles, then this is not for you. If looking for something right on the beach, low key, no hidden fees and great customer service? This may be your new hidden gem.

We stayed here for 3 days celebrating our 21st anniversary & I so wanted to give this location a 5…read morestar but I couldn't on the same hand go below 4 either. I travel for work and stay in hotels all across the country so I know a few things about customer service. First off it's a no frills type of place so don't expect greatness but it also isn't the slums. We stayed in unit 21 facing the courtyard. The queen room was extremely compact and I'm guessing 250 sf tops. It did have a small kitchen with one of the smallest sinks I ever washed dishes in but it worked. They do supply just about everything u need to cook a small dinner or breakfast if u choose to do while your staying. The fridge was nice and worked ( made strange noises both nights ) & the shower was decent ( not the greatest pressure but it was hot ) we found a local grocery store and picked up items for breakfast. Both morning we made bacon and eggs and chilled outside Parking seemed small but we always had a place to park when we made it back from being out. Here's the pros & cons imo Cons ----- tiny Ants in the kitchen were annoying, zero breakfast options , small rooms , no DVD players in the room, all types of odd noises throughout the day and night. We kept hearing noises coming from the drains ( gurgling ) shower pressure was very low but got the job done. Pro's ---- Walking distance to the beach ( less than 200 ft , room AC will freeze u out , the queen bed was decent , they have outdoor grills ( 2 ) 3 sets of tables to sit and chill for morning coffee or dinner. Very quiet atmosphere especially since there's a huge Public parking area right next door. The girls in the office were pretty friendly. Maintence guy was super nice and took care of a few issues we had very quickly. Overall it's a really good place to stay. It's an older place for sure but it has a certain charm that pulls u in. Would I stay here again ahh I don't know. I think foe the money u pay it's a good place but I'm pretty sure if u wanted greatness it's also here in Venice as well. I really wished there was an in room DVD player because we brought out wedding video from 21 years ago to sit and watch There's a place called Pop's sunset grill that we had dinner @ that was awesome. The Mahi and grilled salmon was outstanding. Don't forget the rum runners