118 Padova Way

2 bed / 2 bath single-family home in Venetian Golf & River Club -- Nokomis
$2,400/month · First month rent free (apply by 5/10)
Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home nestled in the highly sought-after, guard-gated community of Venetian Golf & River Club. With its classic Florida Mediterranean architecture, tile roof, and beautifully manicured tropical landscaping, this home has tremendous curb appeal from the moment you arrive.
Inside, a thoughtfully designed open floor plan offers approximately 1,200 square feet of comfortable living space, with wood flooring in the living areas and tile in the kitchen and baths, fresh paint throughout, and a bright, airy layout perfect for full-time residents or seasonal occupants alike. The kitchen features a gas range, granite countertops, all-new appliances, white cabinetry, and a tray ceiling with recessed lighting -- open to the main living space and ideal for entertaining.
Step out to the extended, screened lanai and take in serene water and preserve views -- your private slice of Florida nature, with no rear neighbors.
What's included:

All-new stainless appliances, including gas range
Granite countertops
Washer and dryer included
Wood flooring in living areas, tile in kitchen and baths
Fresh interior paint
Extended, screened lanai with water and preserve views
2-car garage
Lawn care handled by the HOA

Offered unfurnished.
Beyond your front door -- Venetian Golf & River Club:
Residents enjoy one of the area's most amenity-rich gated communities -- a 1,039-acre Italian Renaissance-themed neighborhood along the Myakka River with a 24/7 staffed guard gate.

The River Club -- 20,000+ sq ft Mediterranean-inspired clubhouse with formal and casual dining, a full bar, and year-round social events
Resort-style pool, three-lane lap pool, and spa -- plus a poolside Tiki bar
Fitness center with professionally led group classes and a yoga studio
Six Har-Tru tennis courts and three pickleball courts
70-acre nature park with a boardwalk along the Myakka River
Golf-cart-friendly streets throughout

About the golf course: Venetian Golf Club is the private 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Chip Powell. Golf membership is not included with this rental but is available for purchase separately through Venetian Golf Club.
The location: 1.5 miles east of I-75 (Exit 195), minutes from Nokomis Beach, downtown Venice, and the Gulf, with downtown Sarasota about 25 minutes north. Close to Venice Island shopping, Casey Key, top-rated Sarasota County schools, and Myakka River State Park.
Lease terms & move-in costs:

Rent: $2,400/month
First month rent free -- RentWise rental application must be received by May 10, 2026 to qualify
Last month's rent: $2,400 (due at signing)
Security deposit: $2,400 (due at signing)
Resident Benefits Package: $35/month (mandatory, applies month one)
HOA application fee: $225 (paid by applicant, non-refundable)
RentWise application fee: $75 per adult, 18+

Resident Benefits Package ($35/month) includes: HVAC filter delivery service, credit reporting on on-time rent payments, identity protection, online portal access, resident rewards program, and more.
This property allows self guided viewing without an appointment. Contact for details.