Vacation Rentals by Owner

What a FABULOUS vacation!!

Guest: cpackett (Culpeper, VA USA)
Date of Stay: 04/14/12 Review Submitted: 04/24/12

We had an absolute fabulous vacation! We were in unit D at Captains Quarters and loved every second of our vacation. We truly appreciated Captains Quarters and all the efforts of Janet and Alex to make it a carefree time for us. The decor, cleanliness and supplies in the unit were so nice! BUTTTT the BOAT was the best!! Having an experienced Captain like Alex take us out and show us the ropes was so helpful! We met the neighbors in the other units at Captains Quarters and even had a fish fry one evening with our combined fish catches! I KNEW for sure I was in paradise when we went over to Three Rooker Bar (Island) and we were the only ones there. I got to go shelling and swimming and it was a dream. Then as I was walking on the beach, Lloyd was drifting in the boat offshore fishing and he hollered over to me to let me know to look at the mantees that were swimming between the boat and the shore. Truly amazing to see!! Most people, in their lifetimes, won't get to see all the beautiful manatees, dolphins, birds, sharks (small ones) and fish that we got to see in one short week. I can't wait to experience it all thru the eyes of my grandchildren next year when we visit again. We have already reserved 2 units for next year so it can be a family event! The grandkids are already talking about it. Lloyd & Christy from Virginia

Owner response:We truely live in paradise. So happy that your stay with us was a wonderful and relaxing time. Seeing the manatees is such an amazing experience. We are looking forward to seeing you again next year and meeting your family. Happy Boating, Janet and Captain Alex

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Dunedin Week

Guest: florida roadtrip (park city, utah UA)
Date of Stay: 01/20/12 Review Submitted: 03/07/12

This property was even better than it looks online!! Excellent location! Excellent condition! The condo was clean and fresh and well equipped! The grounds were inviting for sitting out at the dock or relaxing on our personal deck overlooking the canal and the boat waiting for our personal use. Capt Alex instructed us on use of boat and showed us the sights in the vicinity for its use. Bikes and BBQ grills were a few of the extras offered by this property.We loved all the TLC present at this property!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Excellent educational vacation for homeschool families.

Guest: Rod & Renita (Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 01/05/12 Review Submitted: 01/24/12

Thanks Capt. Alex and Janet for providing this wonderful vacation opportunity for our family! We appreciated your thoughtfulness in waiting one extra day till we arrived to do the stonecrabbing expedition. It was an excellent conclusion to our marine biology unit we did with our children prior to coming. The children enjoyed naming the islands on the map you provided after we explored them. It was fun fishing and coming up with a different kind of fish almost every time and bringing back the pictures to have Alex identify them for us. We enjoyed finding many varieties of shells and seeing armadillos and a bald eagle on Honeymoon Island. Kayaking through the mangroves was also a highlight. After seeing the movie Dolphin Tale we were pleasantly surprised to discover that the Clearwater aquarium is only minutes from Captains Quarters so we were able to go see Winter there.

Owner response:Thanks so much Rodney for the review. We are so glad that you and your family had a great stay with us. We are so forunate to have so many beautiful islands to explore. Hope to see you and your family back again soon. Janet and Captain Alex

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

AMAZING vacation...can't wait to come back!!!

Guest: Dave & Jen in Colorado (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 12/19/11 Review Submitted: 01/12/12

We have been doing VRBO for about 8 years now and haven't ever been this impressed! Captain Alex and Janet are amazing! Captain Alex took our family out on his boat to go pull crab traps but didn't stop there, he helped prepare them and delivered pictures he took on our outing to our condo that afternoon. There really isn't anything they havent thought of! The condo was immaculate and had everything there you could possibly need. We took the boat out daily to explore islands and collect shells with the kids, rode bikes, enjoyed the deck and the company of all the dolphins! Truly an amazing two weeks and cant wait to do it again! Thank you so much Janet and Captain Alex.

Owner response:Thank you so much for the review. We do enjoy seeing everyone have a great time. Hope to see you and your family back again soon. Thanks Janet and Captain Alex

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: Kathy (Antioch illinois)
Date of Stay: 11/05/11 Review Submitted: 12/07/11

My husband and I along with my parents stayed here for 10 days Nov 5-15th 2011 We loved it! Capt Alex and Janet could not be nicer.we went crabbing and what a treat to eat them Having a boat available was fantastic and used regularly.trying to figure out the fish we caught was always interesting.we highly recommend captains quarters,you will love it.the apartment itself was fabulous and very comfortable. John and Kathy sergot Antioch,Illinois

Owner response:Thanks John and Kathy, We are so happy that you had a great time. Having the stone crab claws in the evening is the best part. Hope to see you again soon. Janet and Captain Alex

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Brian and Claudia's Wedding, Orlando, July 9-12 , 2011

Guest: Brian (Windermere, Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 08/14/11

If you are planning a vacation to this area, you could not possibly have better accommodations than the Captains Quarters. We rented 5 units for our family to attend our wedding in July. We have stayed all over the area for 10 years and had the best experience staying here. The condo's were clean, comfortable with a fun tropical flare. They are very well equipped with everything you need in the kitchens and living area. Outside, they supply you with everything you need or want from boats, bikes, fishing rods and an outdoor patio with grills. You can enjoy watching bids, fish and waterfront sunsets from your deck. Best of all Capt. Alex and Janet treated us as special guests and were just fantastic all around. They were so welcoming and accommodating, we were thrilled with our experience and highly recommend the Captains Quarters for your vacation, family reunion or wedding. We hope to return soon. Thank you again for everything Capt. Alex and Janet!

Owner response:Thank you for the review. Staying at the Captain's Quarters during a wedding, or to attend a wedding, is a great idea because you get to have a little vacation as well. Thanks again for the review and congratulations again on your wedding!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Vacation Rental!

Guest: Karla (Kentucky)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11 Review Submitted: 04/29/11

The Captain's Quarters rental was a great experience and we will be repeat customers. The condo had everything you could possibly need. Loved the unit and the location on the water. Having a boat to take out to the islands and just putt around in was great fun. The boat was a big plus and enabled us to go to deserted and beautiful beach that is only accessible by water. Captain Alex and Janet were most gracious host and hostess. To top things off, we participated in a fun crabbing trip with Captain Alex which resulted in a crab dinner not to be forgotten because the crab was very fresh and absolutely delicious. Many thanks to the host and hostess!

Owner response:So glad you two had a wonderful time, there are so many beautiful islands around to explore. We hope to see you again soon.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Paradise

Guest: Bernie (Seattle, Wash)
Date of Stay: 01/29/11 Review Submitted: 02/08/11

We stayed for one week in January, 2011. It is homey. One member or our group fished everyday, with good results. For each unit, a boat, motor, and tackle is provided. It is within 50 feet of your front door. Dunedin is not a big town, but has most store types that you will need. Our condo had four units, and it was easy to blend in with the other renters. We learned that some of the other renters have visited Captin's Quarters several times, and stayed for long periods. Send Janet an email, she can answer your questions.

Owner response:Thank you for the review. I hope you will come back and visit. Dunedin is definitely not a big town, but it sure does have a big heart! And yes, I would be more than happy to answer any questions. Thanks again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Amazing stay, LOVED having the boat

Guest: Ahrens & Williams party (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 01/15/11 Review Submitted: 03/02/11

We stayed at the Captain's Quarters in January with our 4 year old little boy. Having the boat to take us shelling, dolphin watching (we saw them our first day), or just hanging out in the water for a picnic lunch was fabulous. The condo was nice as well and I enjoyed having a nice kitchen to cook in. This trip didn't break the bank and was the best family vacation we've had in a really long time!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Just Perfect!

Guest: Jason & Stephanie (Oxford, North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 01/03/11 Review Submitted: 01/17/11

My husband and I spent 10 days here and Capt. Alex and his wife Janet were wonderful! The location is perfect! We took our kayaks and bikes (although they provide bikes) and really did not even have to drive anywhere if we didn't want to. We rode our bike on the Pinellas trail and kayaked the Caldesi Island Kayak Trail (a must!!) among other things. Capt. Alex even took us crabbing and showed us how to cook the crab and we enjoyed it out on our dock. Also, Janet suggested the perfect market, Harr's Surf & Turf where we got most of our stuff for grilling out. I would highly recommend!!! Thanks Capt. Alex & Janet!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Couldn't have been happier!

Guest: Cindy (Beamsville, ON)
Date of Stay: 07/25/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

By far one of the best vacations I have been on. Captain Alex and Janet were very friendly and helpful. Going out on the boat was the highlight of our vacation. You wouldn't believe the fun we had tkaing the boat out by ourselves and hopping from island to island, doing some fishing, and taking in all the sun. We have already booked our vacation for next year, and I am already counting down the days until we can return!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Vacation!!!

Guest: Mike & Patty (Medina, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/16/10

The condo was GORGEOUS and perfect for our family. Within moments of arriving we spotted the dolphin swimming right there at the dock area. A scene I could never tire of. Capt. Alex & Janet were wonderful. They were there doing odds & ends daily and were able to answer all of our questions. The entire place was very very clean & we felt at home immediately. Had a blast fishing in the boat everyday. Really enjoyed 3 Rookers Island & Honeymoon. The Sponge Docks are Tarpon Springs was very cool too. Payed 700.00 for a charter out of Pasagrill.We would've been better off going with Captain Alex. Will know better the next time. Took full advantage of the kitchen, so we didn't eat out that much. The week flew by entirely too fast. Can't wait to book again for next year. Will recommend to everyone.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Best Vacation of My LIFE!

Guest: Mary S. (Lexington, KY)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10 Review Submitted: 07/28/10

I have tried out many different hotels/rentals around this area and nothing compares to the Captains Quarters. Alex and Janet were very sweet and helpful and knew all there is to know about the area. The condo was very clean and beautifully decorated. Alex showed my husband how to use the boat the first 5 minutes we were there! We packed a cooler and we were off to explore all the beautiful islands that were around. By far the best vacation my family and I have ever took. We already booked our stay for next year! And we will be booking for many more years to come!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

AMAZING !!!

Guest: cathy (BROOKLYN NY)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 12/18/10

"Wonderful " We loved it !!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.