Experience breathtaking Gulf views from this beautifully maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo located directly on Venice Island's beachfront. The desirable San Marco community offers resort-style living just steps from the sand and shimmering waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy a bright, open living area with large sliding doors leading to your private balcony-Wake up to the sounds of the Gulf and take in stunning water views all year round. The condo comes fully furnished and includes laundry facilities, garbage chute on each floor with elevator access, making daily living easy. The community features a heated pool, clubhouse, and direct beach access, perfect for relaxing or socializing. Besides the million-dollar Gulf view, this rental includes fresh linens, board games, and a welcome basket stocked with essentials-including fresh farm organic eggs-to make your stay even more enjoyable. For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, you'll find golf courses, scenic bike paths, and 24-hour lighted tennis courts just minutes away. Across the street, the Venice Yacht Club and boat launch await boating enthusiasts, while the South Jetty next door offers excellent fishing and sea life viewing. Don't miss the annual Christmas Boat Parade-a local favorite! Vacationing on Venice Island means everything you need is close at hand-grocery stores, restaurants, boutique shops, banks, salons, thrift stores, the Art Center, and the Library-making it easy to enjoy island life without ever having to leave.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 10' x 14'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11' x 12'
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 4
- Great Room Dimensions: 12' x 16'
- Great Room Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Kitchen/Family Room Combo
- Split Bedroom
- Furnished Description: Furnished
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: Common Area
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 7' x 8'
- Kitchen Level: First
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Features: Beach - Access Deeded, Gulf/Ocean
- Gulf/Ocean
- Waterfront Feet: 200
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: In Ground
- Spa Features: Heated
- Spa: Yes
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Covered, Guest, Off Street
Land Info
- Land Lease Amount Frequency: Seasonal
- Lot Size Acres: 0.48
- Lot Size Square Feet: 20921
Exterior and Lot Features
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Home Features
- View: Beach, Gulf/Ocean - Full, Pool, Water
Homeowners Association
School Information
- Elementary School: Venice Elementary
- High School: Venice Senior High
- Middle School: Venice Area Middle
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 6
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 1 Month, Seasonal Rent: 6000
- Rent Frequency: Seasonal
- Application Fee: 50
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Pool, Sidewalks
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Sarasota
- Availability Date: 2026-01-12
- Directions: From US-41 (Tamiami Trail), head west on Venice Avenue toward Venice Beach. Continue over the Venice Avenue Bridge and follow signs to Tarpon Center Drive. Turn right onto Tarpon Center Drive, and San Marco Condominiums (1255 Tarpon Center Dr) will be on your left, just past the Venice Yacht Club and steps from the South Jetty.
- Source Property Type: Residential Lease
- Area: 34285 - Venice
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: SAN MARCO
- Owner Pays: Cable TV, Electricity
- Parcel Number: 0173135065
- Postal Code Plus 4: 1138
- Subdivision: SAN MARCO
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 867
- Year Built: 1969
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 867
- Building Name: 614
- Levels: One
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 57
- Levels or Stories: One
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Total Area Sqft: 867
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Available
- Electricity Available
- Sewer Connected
- Water Available
- Water Source: Public