Vacation Rentals by Owner

Perfect Beach Vacation

Guest: Peg (Orlando, Florida)
Date of Stay: 05/05/12 Review Submitted: 05/16/12

Wonderful, wonderful week at the beach with my family and grandchildren from South Dakota. Roomy and well appointed - warm seemed like our home. Just perfect for grandchildren and the location couldn't be better. We fished, parasailed and rented wave runners. A week of heaven. Cooked our catch on the gas grill. RELAX was the word every day and we did. Sunsets were beautiful, dolphins galore and even a manatee found its way to our beach and swam up to us...it was enchanting..my grandchildren would rather be at the beach anyday than Disney! Thank you for sharing your lovely beach home.

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

How I Spent My Christmas Vacation 2011

Guest: Catherine G. (Alexandria, VA)
Date of Stay: 12/24/11 Review Submitted: 01/31/12

This home is so comfortable, and so beautiful....the location (right on the beach) with those gorgeous trees leading right to the sand....spectacular! Almost every evening my family and I watched the sunset from the back deck overlooking the beach. This was a family reunion, pups and all, and this house helped make it a wonderful time for all of us. And thank you Phil for being so accommodating to my family and I. Thank you also for the welcoming wine and flowers and for the assistance you provided while we were there. We had a wonderful vacation.....You know when I first saw the pictures of your home on VRBO, I was amazed at the setting. If anything, in real life, the pictures don't do it justice! I would be happy to highly recommend your home...I hope I get to come back again. Thank you!

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

Wonderful.

Guest: Kate (Dearborn, MI)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11 Review Submitted: 11/02/11

Wonderful home. I miss it so much already. It is really a special, special place. It's impossible not to fall in love with it. Clean, beautiful home. Perfect beach front. I can't say enough about this home and how much my family and I enjoyed ourselves. We had a very hard year, after the loss of my sister, and spending time at this house helped us feel whole again. Can't say enough. Thank you!

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Beautiful Beach Vacation

Guest: J&R (Columbus)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11 Review Submitted: 04/26/11

My family just returned from a week vacation at this beautiful townhome. I have to say we did not want to come home! We were there the week before Easter and of course the weather was perfect everyday. The house has everything you would need just like home. Plenty of beach towels, linens,pillows and blankets, every appliance and utensil you need for a kitchen. The garage was stocked with plenty of beach chairs and toys. There were 5 adults and one baby(18mos) we had plenty of room and there was a booster seat and crib for her. The set up is perfect you can go to the beach which is steps away, then go for a swim in your own private pool. The location is close to everything, a short walk down the beach to Caddys, which is a lively place with good food, ate breakfast there several times. A short drive to John's Pass Village for shopping and eating. Great communication with owner. Property is clean and well maintained, I highly recommend this property. Thank you for a great vacation!

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

Flight from Reality!

Guest: Susie (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/27/11

To Phil and Lisa: Nature provides the perfect sandy beach, lovely evergreens, exquisite gulf and sky. You, however, have met Her challenge. In truth, this visitor felt like a house guest in a great friend's home. From crisp linens to wonderfully equipped kitchen to personal touches like signed art, the place is a haven, no matter the season. Simply stated, your beach home is comfortable elegance. Thank you for a sublime reprieve from a cold Ohio winter. Five stars in all regards.

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

Perfect Vacation!

Guest: byknski (Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 12/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/08/11

We stayed in this wonderful home over Christmas week and it exceeded our expectations. We had 7 adults, 1 baby and 1 dog and there was plenty of room for all of us--even around the dining room table. We knew it would be a wonderful experience from the minute we walked in the door and saw the fresh flowers, Christmas cookies, and bottle of wine that the owners provided. The weather was cold and windy the first couple days, so the pool table, games, books, and several TV's were nice to have. After the weather warmed up we spent hours on the beach hunting shells and found some real treasures. We couldn't believe all that was provided in the home--a crib, highchair and stroller for the baby, and so many beach toys, chairs, grills (with charcoal), and other items that made us feel at home. The location is wonderful--a short walk to a fun beach-front bar/restaurant, a longer walk to John's Pass and other attractions. The road that the home is located on is "No Outlet", so there aren't a lot of cars driving by. The owners were a pleasure to deal with and we really appreciated their flexibility when it came to checking in and out. We really hope to stay here again someday. Thank you, Phil and Lisa for everything!

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

Fabulous Vacation!!!

Guest: Sherry (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

Our vacation was wonderful. The house is awsome. It litteraly is like staying in someones home not your run of the mill vacation rental. The pictures on the website do not do it justice. Everything we could have needed was right there. We will certainly be back next year and will recommend this awsome home to our friends. Thank your Phil for making our stay so great.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Relaxing & Peaceful

Guest: Sallye (Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 07/28/10

The house is huge as well as gorgeous. The view from the covered porch is wonderful and where we spent every morning and evening. The beach is just steps away and quite private esp. during the week. We saw lots of dolphins everyday (even jumping out of the water & close to the beach) stingray & even a manatee! We hardly went anywhere else because it was too nice to leave.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Vacation, Want to Come Again

Guest: Jane (Mifflinville PA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 08/02/10

My family and friends had a fantastic time at your townhouse! We appreciated the fresh flowers and wine that greeted us. The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed the wonderful view from the porch. We watched dolphins go by and saw the gorgous sunsets. Your home was beautifully furnished and we all wished we could stay longer. It was great being so close to the beach. If we forgot something it was a short walk back to the house. We looked forward to shelling in the mornings. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

A Slice of Heaven

Guest: S Kennedy (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 06/07/10

We just got back from a week at this fabulous townhouse. It has absolutely everything you could possibly need or want. The Owners make it very easy and hassle free. If the beautiful, pristine beach and location don't convince you, read all the stellar reviews, I'm glad I did. We will be back!!!!

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

A Slice of Heaven

Guest: S Kennedy (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 06/07/10

We just got back from a week at this fabulous townhouse. It has absolutely everything you could possibly need or want. The Owners make it very easy and hassle free. If the beautiful, pristine beach and location don't convince you, read all the stellar reviews, I'm glad I did. We will be back!!!!

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

Guest: Luis Jahn (Doral, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/24/09 Review Submitted: 09/24/09

We stayed the last week of August and we have such a wonderful time. The house is spectacular, the location unbeatable and the owner goes beyond it's duties to make your stay the perfect vacation! Thanks Phil, we will return to your place next year but hopefully for a full month.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/09

We just got home from this wonderful beach house and already we are thinking about next year! We all loved Treasure Island and the location on the beach is just amazing. Everything in the house was perfect and there was nothing that we needed that you didn't have. We really couldn't have asked for anything better. We really appreciated the welcoming flowers and bottle of wine. We saved the wine to toast our last night in Treasure Island. Thank you for sharing your home and making this transaction so seamless and easy.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/04/08

What a WONDERFUL stay! My three girlfriends and I take a week every year to get together, and found this home on the Web. It turns out that I know the owners very well, and we had the most relaxing, private, leasurely vacation we've ever had. There is plenty of room to gather, but enough room to get away from each other for privacy. The beach, the pool, and the home are all gorgeous, and there are plenty of amenities nearby. Problem is...we didn't want to leave the house, and almost didn't at all. It was wonderful. Thanks, Phil and Lisa, for making our stay so wonderful.

Owner response:Nina, it was wonderful to see you guys. Wish you could have stayed longer!!!!! Phil & Lisa

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/22/08

Thank you both so much! Everyone loved the townhouse, pool, beach, sunsets. We had a great vacation. You have a beautiful place.

Owner response:Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so happy you had a good time! Phil & Lisa

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/28/08

What a great vacation. We stayed in July with our 3 sons (10,7,4) and my parents. There was plenty of room for all of us. Thank you for providing such an array of beach toys and necessities for your guests. The kitchen was also well stocked with everything we needed. Everyone agreed that we want to come back again!

Owner response:Thank you so much for the kind words! We are so glad you had a good time, as that is the most important thing! Let us know what we can do to make your next visit even more enjoyable. Best always, Lisa & Phil

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/28/08

If you are looking for the perfect family vacation, you can stop here. This place had what everyone in our family (ages 58 to 3) was looking for. Only thing I would add is a bell on the deck to be able to announce the awsome sunsets.Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!

Owner response:Dear Joe & Susie, Wow, we are so glad to be OK with the 3-year old set! One never knows...So happy you had a great time! We really appreciate your coming down and staying here and are so appreciative of your positive message. Thank you so much again! Phil & Lisa

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/26/08

What a great place to vacation. Our family had a wonderful time at this fantastic home, The sunsets were picturesque. The place was supplied with linens, towels and lots of amenities that you may forget in your haste to prepare for vacation. The location also affords you easy access to many of the areas local attractions(John's Pass,The Pier, Tropicana Field, etc.) Checking in and out was a breeze. Thank you to Phil and Lisa for making our vacation a memorable one.

Owner response:We are thrilled to hear that! Thank you so much for taking the time to give us positive feedback. We hope to see you and your friends back here in sunny Florida soon! Best always, Phil & Lisa

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/21/08

Wow!! What a beautiful property on a slice of paradise. We recently stayed at this wonderful townhome with our parents and cousins family (rented the other side as well). The home is well furnished with beautiful appointments. The beach is literally just steps from the terrific pool. Lots of great shade and sun. The beach was not crowded, surf was calm...the kids and adults had a fantastic time. Thanks Phil and Lisa for all the extras. We will definetly stay again. Forrest and Melissa

Owner response:You guys are so welcome! We really appreciate your staying at our home and giving us such great feedback. Let us know if you want to stay again so we can do something special for you for your next visit ;=). Phil & Lisa

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/22/08

Phil, Thank you for our Wonderful stay. The townhouse, view, the beach were Awesome! The Pelicans were awesome too! We really loved the sinks in the bathrooms. Thank's for the fresh flowers and the bottle of wine. We'd love to come back. Were all from snowy Buffalo,NY, Debbie+Howard Starr+Larry Linda+Paul

Owner response:Thank you! We are so happy that you had a good time. We love that beach house, and we really enjoy sharing it. We'll keep it warm for you! haha - Phil & Lisa

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/30/08

My husband & I, along w/ our 2 sons and my parents, stayed at this beautiful beach house last May. It was beautiful~ warm & inviting~ and very relaxing. The view was amazing... we actually saw dolphins every day swimming just off shore! The owners did many "extra" things to make our stay very special and made us feel very welcome. We hope to go bakc again~ and would highly recommend to others~

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/19/07

This is a lovely home, far above our expectations for a rental property. The owners have provided every amenity and decorated the place beautifully. The location is superb and you can't beat the swimming pool overlooking the beach! We would stay here again in a minute. Thanks for a great week.

Owner response:We really appreciate your remarks - and your leaving the place in such great shape! We'd love to have you back anytime. - Phil and Lisa

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/12/07

This is a great place to spend a week relaxing and enjoying the beach. The owner has decorated beautifully and provided many extras to make your stay special. The home is in a good location for shopping, restaurants and day trips. We will be back!

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