Stillwell at Wellen Park — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Wellen Park / West Villages, near Merlot Ave, Venice, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Wellen Park / West Villages, near Merlot Ave
Address
19300 Merlot Ave, Venice, FL 34293
Floor plans
1-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,651-$3,740 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2023
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Detached, freestanding single-family homes with private fenced backyards - unusual for a rental community
- ✓Resort-style pool, fenced dog park, and complimentary coffee bar
- ✓Smart-home technology and full in-unit washer/dryer in every home
- ✓Very high early resident ratings, though from a small review sample
Common complaints
- ✕Because it's a build-to-rent single-family community, rents run notably higher than comparable-sized apartments
- ✕Located in the still-developing West Villages/Wellen Park area, so walkability to established Venice retail is limited
Our take
Stillwell at Wellen Park is a 2023-built, 274-home build-to-rent community offering detached houses with yards rather than traditional apartment units. It's aimed at renters who want single-family living and privacy without buying, at a price premium over standard apartments.
Amenities
Resort-style poolFitness centerClubhouseFenced dog parkPrivate fenced backyardsComplimentary coffee barSmart home technologyIn-unit washer/dryer
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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