Floridaloha

11/29/2024

We have just opened up our calendar for Casa Nokomis for winter and spring season 2025! We're exclusively taking reservations through Airbnb, so please visit our listing to place your reservation.

Undamaged 1/1 Historic Nokomis Cottage

10/16/2024

Dear friends, and previous and potential guests. Our Floridaloha properties have survived both Helene and Milton without any damage besides some yard debris. There was no storm surge or flooding at all, and power was only off for a day. We were supremely lucky, as many other properties were flooded and otherwise severely damaged. We are still without internet service or phone service. WiFi is available at a variety of restaurants nearby.

Our area is recovering slowly, but recovering. Many retail businesses and restaurants have reopened, however beaches are still closed because the access to the keys is limited to residents only at this time. Venice Island main streets are in good condition and businesses there are reopening.

Our 1/1 garden cottage, Casa Nokomis is available for rent through the end of December at this time and we plan to add some seasonal availability weeks in 2025 soon. We hope you will consider a visit and help support our community‘s recovery. Every tourist tax dollar spent here will go toward replenishing our beaches and public parks.

I’ll report again soon with more information as I have it. If you have any questions please post them and I will try to answer the best I can. Best wishes and Aloha, Nancy

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06/05/2024

Aloha! Please see our page for Casa Nokomis, our 5-star guest-rated 1/1 historic district cottage, available for rental 7 nights or greater, in Nokomis, FL. We also have listed Casa Nokomis on Airbnb, where we are shown as a guest favorite with ratings in the top 1%. There are still a few vacancy dates available starting in June and July 2024. We are available for most of the rest of 2024 as of mid June, and we are open for reservations thru Dec. 2024. We are not yet accepting dates for 2025, as we give first right of refusal to our existing guests. If you have any questions, feel free to post them! We would love to see you.

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11/12/2022

Breeze Airways is a new airline offering direct routes to some of our closest airports. You can fly direct into Sarasota (SRQ) from Westchester County, NY,, Hartford, CT, or Norfolk VA. On their website, you can roll over the Tampa and Ft Myers destinations to see all of the places they fly from. Definitely a plus for our flying guests.

Breeze Airways™ provides nonstop service between underserved routes across the U.S. at affordable fares. Nice, new and nonstop. That's the Breeze way.

11/07/2022

Wow! This should be fun.

If you enjoyed being a part of the Art Festival this weekend in historic downtown Venice, you are really going to love this! The famous Chocolate Walk is back! Thursday November 10, 5pm-8pm! Over 25 participating locations and psst...there are chocolate martinis! Tell your friends! Cafe Venice Restaurant & Bar

04/21/2022

Read about some of our local destination highlights!

Top things to do and see including restaurants, beaches, attractions, parks and more.

03/06/2022

Our lovely Casa Coquina will be back for short-term seasonal rentals starting this fall. Details to follow!

01/10/2022

Legacy Trail Surrey* Rides are back!

The Surrey Ride Program offers a way for residents and visitors, who might otherwise be unable to experience The Legacy Trail by bike or by foot, a chance to enjoy a ride with a view.

WHEN: Every Wednesday, from Jan.12, 2022 through April 13, 2022; at10 a.m., 11 a.m., or noon.

WHERE: Laurel Park and Sandra Sims Terry Community, Center, 509 Collins Road. Nokomis, Florida 34275

HOW: You’ll need a reservation. Call 941-486-2757. Leave your name, phone number, the number of people in your party, and your preferred date and time. A volunteer will return your call to confirm. You’ll get a reminder phone call one week prior to your scheduled ride.

*Surrey on down! Stone Soul picnic not included, but you can bring your own.

08/14/2020

Some of the the best waterfront restaurants in the area are within 5 miles of us. Nokomos Sunset Hut is within walking distance, Pop’s Tropigrill is 2 miles away, Fin’s and Sharkey’s are 4 miles away, and The Point and Casey Key Fish House are the farthest away at 5 miles.

10 best waterfront restaurants for outdoor dining in South Sarasota County including Venice, Nokomis and Osprey.

03/10/2020

A trio of juvenile bald eagles are wheeling and chirping above us at Floridaloha today, likely fledglings from the nest at Oscar Scherer State Park, just 4.5 miles north of us on US 41 in Osprey. It’s a wonderful time to visit this beautiful park, easily accessible by car, or by biking up the nearby Legacy Bicycle Trail. Take a look at all the things you can see and do at Oscar Scherer. https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/oscar-scherer-state-park

An unexpected oasis surrounded by busy urban areas provides visitors with a refreshing escape into natural Florida. This hidden gem is also a refuge for the imperiled Florida scrub-jay, bald eagles and other birds that nest along the shores of Lake Osprey.

02/19/2020

Our favorite Florida history and travel blog, Florida Rambler, has a wonderful story about Spanish Point, a post-Civil War pioneer waterfront homestead property and museum you can explore just six miles north of Floridaloha on US 41 in Osprey. There you can inspect a cross section of a prehistoric Native American burial mound, and learn the story of FL pioneer industries of the late 19th and early 20th century, including turpentine production and citrus farming. The gardens are beautiful and there's so much to see, with lots of walking trails and historic buildings to explore. It's a "don't miss" on any visit to Floridaloha, easy to get to, lots of parking, and just a glorious day to revel in "Old Florida." https://www.floridarambler.com/historic-florida-getaways/historic-spanish-point-osprey-fl/

Witness thousands of years of history in this Indian midden at Spanish Point through a glass wall, and learn about the Palmer family's profound impact on Sarasota County.

02/15/2020

Happy Valentine’s Day from Floridaloha!

02/03/2020

Our latest review from our January Casa Coquina guest is in! This couple was new and came to us through Airbnb, but don't forget, we can book you direct and save you the booking fee.

“We had an awesome month at Casa Coquina in Nokomis. The house is bright, charming and beautifully decorated, with plenty of space for four people. It's conveniently located only two blocks from the Legacy Trail, which we enjoyed almost daily for walking and biking, and within walking distance to several local restaurants, as well as downtown Venice. Beautiful Nokomis Beach is an easy (5 minute) drive away. Nancy was a very attentive and responsive host who provided many extra touches to create a welcoming, comfortable space. We hope to come back next year.”

01/25/2020

Are you planning a visit to Florida in your RV and staying a week or more? If so, many folks like to combine camping in their RV with staying in a more spacious vacation rental property for part of the time. Sometimes this is dictated by choice and other times by need, because Florida campsites fill up during peak season, especially in areas near the beaches. One issue these RV owners face is finding room to park their vehicle and camper at the rental property, including a place they can unhook and park and use the car during their stay. We can accommodate on-site RV parking, not including hookups, at either of our two properties when you rent with us. There's plenty of room for all except 5th wheel or class A tour buses. And if you'd like to know where to stay on the way here after you cross the Florida border, Florida Rambler has some tips for you. https://www.floridarambler.com/florida-camping/state-park-camping-near-interstates-in-florida-rv/

Once you arrive in Florida, you've still got a long way to go in your RV. Here are a few state park campgrounds for an overnight stay near the highway.

01/10/2020

Why is this good for you prospective Floridaloha guests? Because AirBnB's Superhost standards are very high and designate hosts providing a consistent five star vacation experience! I'm happy to have earned this special rating again.

12/31/2019

New reviews from guests of peak season 2019/20 are in! Casa Nokomis: "Nancy's cottage is charming, comfortable, and exceptionally clean and has everything one could possible need or want (wish my own home was so well stocked!) Lovely Nancy gave me a warm tour upon my arrival and then gave me privacy the remainder of my stay. She even set up Christmas goodies for my arrival including fresh pineapple and imported chocolates. The location is so convenient and yet very quiet. Perfect."
Casa Coquina: "What a great place. Clean, convenient and perfect. Very nicely decorated and ameneties were wonderful - everything you could need to feel at home. We ate out at local favorites, cooked in, and even made Christmas cookies during our stay! Felt like home...but with all the perks of a stylish vacation home. Nancy, the owner, is truly a gifted host who makes your stay wonderful. Would highly recommend staying here!"
Another set of guests is checking out tomorrow (12/31) and have already told me they want to come back for two weeks next December. I'm blessed to have such lovely guests who appreciate how great Nokomis is and enjoy the ambience of my cottages. Come visit! I'd love to have you here.

12/19/2019

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