The Banyan House is one of the grand old homes of Venice that has been
delightfully restored as a European-style "Bed and Breakfast" Guest
House. The elegant living room with Victorian furnishings around the
Italian sculptured fireplace, together with the high-beamed ceiling and
the red tile floor, provide an ideal atmosphere for friendly
conversation, a game of cards, or just relaxing with a book. Or enjoy
the privacy and comfort of the walled courtyard containing a tropical
garden, pool and spa under the shade of an enormous Banyon tree. The
guest rooms and suites are bright and airy and tastefully decorated,
each with its own particular charm. Each unit has cable TV. Some units
have private balconies or patios. Fresh towels and maid service are
provided every day except Sunday. Laundry facilities are available
on-premises.
The Banyon House is centrally located on "The Island" in Venice, just a short walk from all the great activities and places here: sandy beaches for swimming, fishing and shelling (prehistoric shark's teeth abound), golf, tennis, sailing, theater, great restaurants and quaint shoppes along Venice Avenue. Complimentary bicycles are available. Other area attractions include the Ringling Museum and Ca'd'Zan Mansion, Sarasota Jungle Gardens and Selby Botanical Gardens.
The innkeepers are committed to making your next Florida vacation a most relaxing and memorable experience - one that will make you want to come back again and again to this truly unique vacation residence on the Florida Gulf Coast.
ROOMS: 2 rooms, 2 suites and 5 apartments with private baths, some with patios and balconies. No pets or small children.
RATES: Rooms and suites: $70-$85 (summer), $85-$110 (winter) per night. Apartments: $425-$465 (summer), $635-$685 (winter) per week. Check-in 3pm; check-out 11am. MasterCard and Visa accepted.
DIRECTIONS: Take I-75 Exit 35 to Jacaranda Blvd south. Turn right onto Venice Ave. Turn left onto S Harbor Dr. The Banyon House is on the left side of the street.