Vacation Rentals by Owner

We're Back!!

Guest: Sharon and Jamie (Dundalk, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/01/11 Review Submitted: 04/04/11

Our 3rd year of spending March at this wonderful house was the best ever. Everything is so comfortable and welcoming, just like being at home, but with better weather and a beach! Every year it just keeps on getting grander. There were amorous frogs and toads singing their hearts out in the marsh behind the house, owls who whoing at night, more dolphins than ever, frolicking just off shore, almost every day. We walked much, laughed much, ate way too much, and all in all had the best holiday ever. Watching the full moon rising on the beach with our daughter, son in law and grandchildren was an incredible experience. The beach here is such a wonderful find, one of the few left in Florida.... uncrowded...darn right unpopulated! No high rise condos, just sand castles. We wouldn't miss it for the world...we'll be back next March, Linda. Until then we have our memories of our times at your wonderful home. See you then. Best regards Sharon and Jamie

Owner response:Thank you Sharon and Jamie, I'm so glad your vacation was fabulous. I also love the unpopulated beach where you can look for shells, watch the wildlife and hear the waves. Linda

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

September fun

Guest: Dawn (Birmingham, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 09/01/10 Review Submitted: 10/08/10

My family and I stayed at this beautiful place for the month of September and it was wonderful. Many peaceful nights were spent out on the porch playing Scrabble and listening to the owls. This house has everything you need to be comfortable. The outdoor shower was very refreshing after a day on the beach.

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

This Front Porch is Heaven on Earth!

Guest: Sammy, Chris, Kellie, Derek, Moe, and Joe (Youngstown, Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/09/10

Our week at this house has been such a pleasure! We have enjoyed the charm and the character of the house as much as the beautiful, quiet beach, which is just a short walk across the street. The hardwood floors and furnishings are just gorgeous. Our favorite place, like many others', was the front porch, where you can hear the surf and relax any time of the day. What a great place to read, draw, or just rest! Our dachshunds loved the porch too, because they actually could see over the lower railing, and watch out over the yard. There is plenty of room in this house for a big group, but it is equally cozy for four people as well. Linda has anything you could possibly need. We have never stayed anywhere else where such attention was paid to detail. Our kids were thrilled to have the upstairs area to hang out and stay up late each night without keeping anyone else awake. There is a great video library as well as lots of books and games to keep them entertained. Thank you, Linda, for allowing us to stay here and enjoy a special family vacation. The kids, the dogs, and the grown-ups ALL enjoyed our time here in your beautiful home!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/17/10 Review Submitted: 01/17/10

This is a wonderful place full of charm, personality and character that you don’t find in the sterile, modern places. Fully stocked with all the cookery, toys, games, beach gear, etc., you need. We recommend it without reservation. Thanks Linda!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/05/09 Review Submitted: 10/05/09

We made our second trip down to this property for a full week in September and it was even better than our previous trip in May 2009. This place has everything you could need while you are on vacation. It truly feels as though you are visiting a friends place rather than renting from a stranger. Linda really goes out of her way to make people feel at home! We are already looking forward to next year!

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We absolutely adored this gorgeous home!

Guest: Deb in Michigan (Hazel Park, MI USA)
Date of Stay: 09/12/09 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

Hi, Linda! I was revisiting your listing and could not believe I didn't ever get around to writing a review of your beautiful home. We had such a good time. Yes, it rained, but it was okay because we had the awesome porch to hang out on :) This home is a dream, and you were very helpful and pleasant! We will always remember our visit, and do plan on returning! Thanks for sharing your treasure with us! Deb & Terry

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

Guest: PaigeLimbo (Buford, GA )
Date of Stay: 06/02/09 Review Submitted: 06/02/09

We rented this house for the first time in May 2009 and we are already planning to go back in September 2009. We had a wonderful time!! The pictures on VRBO to not begin to do the house justice. My favorite part of all is the HUGE screened in porch, it is where we spent the majority of our time. The house has everything you could want. The kitchen is very well stocked. We are already counting the days til September!!

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Fabulous cottage life

Guest: Sharon and Jamie (Dundalk, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/05/10

Once again we have enjoyed 5 weeks at this gracious home, and have already booked our spot for next March! Thanks Linda for providing such a charming vacation house...it truly felt like coming home. We spent far too much time on the screened porch, reading, dining, wining, etc. Feeding and watching the birds was a wonderful pastime, as was walking on the incredible beach, shelling, and enjoying the views and wildlife. All the improvements you have made this past year are amazing, and we loved the new shower, bbq, laundry facilities, to name a few. This house has everything that a crowd or a couple could ever need to enjoy the best vacation ever. When our 2 daughters, 2 son in laws, and 4 grandchildren arrived for March break...the house accommodated everyone with room to spare. The kids were thrilled to have the room under the eaves all to themselves, where they could stay awake all night whispering and listening to the owls. Days e spent on the beach, flying kites, building sand castles, finding the perfect shell and watching for dolphins, left everyone with happy, sandy memories. We made excursions into historic Apalachicola to enjoy the great restaurants and shops, the Ormond House museum was a great tour. The food is great, just about anywhere you look. We think you have a bit of paradise, Linda, and are so happy that you are willing to share it. See you next March. Sharon and Jamie

Owner response:Thank you Sharon and Jamie for the wonderful description of your vacation. This area of Florida is like visiting paradise. My goal is to have people enjoy their vacation with fun, relaxation, family and friends. I'm glad you have accomplished it all. I feel very fortunate to have wonderful families spend time at house. Everyone has treated the house like it was their own and I'm very thankful for that. I guess the "Front Porch" attracks the best people! Linda

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Guest: The Rourkes (-)
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/01/08

May 24 - 30. Linda, Thank you so much for opening your lovely home to our family. The vote is final -- from the 5 year old to the 86 year old, Everything was just perfect! Thank you for thinking of everything and making the house so well equipped. We loved the morning walks by the beach, crabbing in the afternoon and local seafood at the 'Raw Bar'. With St Joe's and Apalacahacola just 20 minutes away, we satisfied our appetite for shopping and sightseeing. Honestly though, we mostly stayed at the house and rocked the stress away. Thank you for the wonderful memories. The Rourkes

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Guest: Elizabeth Parsons (Corydon, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 01/06/08 Review Submitted: 01/06/08

We're just back from spending New Years at this fantastic home. We can not say enough how welcoming this house is. As stated before the pictures do not do it justice. This home just welcomes you! Linda, all I can say is thank you for opening your home to us

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Guest: Michele Gentles (Panama City Beach)
Date of Stay: 12/30/07 Review Submitted: 12/30/07

The pictures do not do this beautiful home justice. It was as wonderful to stay at as the owner was to work with & talk to. We didn't have the best weather, but because of this comfortable home, we had an amazing Christmas vacation with our family from Georgia. We love to cook & did this with ease in the wonderful, spacious kitchen. Thank you for letting us share your terrific home for the holidays.

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Guest: Cathy White (Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 10/04/07 Review Submitted: 10/04/07

We stayed in June of '07 and loved the house and the area. I booked a year in advance for '08. The owner is fabulous to work with, a wonderful person. The house is perfect for large groups, well built and quiet.

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Guest: AlabamaTraveler (Jacksonville, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 09/25/07 Review Submitted: 09/25/07

This house is full of charm and character that the photographs cannot capture. We loved our stay at this historic home. It was very clean and inviting. Great attention was paid to detail throughout this old Florida home. The owner goes the extra mile to make you feel welcome. We spent mornings surf fishing, and our evenings were spent watching the glorious sunsets. The seafood in the area is second to none. This place is calling YOU.

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Guest: Georgeann & Doug Ely (Loxahatchee, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/24/07 Review Submitted: 06/24/07

The house is awesome!! We felt at home almost immediately. Plenty of room for a big group - there were twelve of us. The beach was great. The most relaxing vacation we have ever experienced.

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Guest: Jamie and Mel (St. Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 05/29/07 Review Submitted: 05/29/07

The house is even better than it looks in the pictures. Tons of charm and very clean and comfortable. We had the most relaxing vacation ever. The ocean breeze can be felt when sitting on the beautiful screened in porch. The house is cozy enough for two or spacious enough for many.

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Guest: David and Meg (Pine Mountain, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/07/07 Review Submitted: 05/07/07

As soon as I walked into the house I felt one Old Soul welcoming another. Perfect house and location for relaxing. Can't wait to get back.

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Guest: Brad Gutteridge (Birmingham, AL)
Date of Stay: 03/28/07 Review Submitted: 03/28/07

WHAT A HOUSE!!! This is a fantastic beach home. Old and Beautifully restored. This house is very roomy but cozy...GREAT for Kids if you don't mind the short walk to the beach. I have no idea why that area is the "Forgotten Coast". It's really a wonderful area, seamingly unspoiled. Thanks, Linda, for sharing your home with my crew:-)

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/12/07 Review Submitted: 02/12/07

We had another family stay with us and had an awesome time. Lots of room for all of us. Really enjoyed the beach and the golf cart. It was a joyous and peaceful time with friends and we can't wait to return.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/21/06 Review Submitted: 12/21/06

A great get away! Peaceful beauty. Comfortable and roomy Love the outdoor shower!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/16/06 Review Submitted: 10/16/06

This house is wonderful. It welcomes you on the porch and makes you feel right at home. The inside is comfortable and roomy. I'd spend my time on the porch rocking and reading. The short walk to the private beach is definitely worth it. What a beautiful beach with lots of room for all our activities. I'd recommend this home to both large and small families/groups. We plan to come back often!

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