Vacation Rentals by Owner

Evansville

Guest: Evansville (Evansville, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11 Review Submitted: 02/26/12

Our stay in September 2011 was perfect. Ciboney was beautiful, convenient, clean...everything was perfect. The pictures did not do the location or the rental property justice. Instructions for check-in were listed in unit and explained everything in detail. We had no problem with the deposit as I had read in other reviews. We are already planning our next stay and have recommended Cibony to many friends. Nice people to do business with.

Owner response:Thank you for your positive review. The problem with the return of the deposit was prior to the current owner. The current owner bought the property in Sept 2010 and completely renovated the condo. We generally have good guests who take care of things and the deposit is not an issue. I have no knowledge of what happened with the guest in the summer of 2010. Renee Clayton

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Ciboney - Destin, FL

Guest: Barbara (Centerville, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

This was my first time staying at the Ciboney. It was everything the advertisement stated and then some. Very clean and easy access to the beach. It was also within walking distance to several local eating establishments. I will definitely recommend this place to me relatives and friends. Awesome place!!!

Owner response:Thanks Barbara. We are so glad you had a good time! Thank You so much for staying with us. We feel so lucky to have guest like you! Laura Johnson and Renee Clayton

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

Return of Deposit

Guest: Beachlover (Alabama)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 10/22/10

My family and I enjoyed a week at this Condo, July 31 to Aug 6 2010. The accomadations were excellant. However after two attempts to reclaim my deposit, I feel I should alert anyone that may consider this rental to be aware of our problem. The contract read that we would recieve our deposit back within two weeks. After that time I emailed the owner to inquire about the deposit and have meet with no response. A month later same result.

Owner response:Ciboney 2008 is under new ownership and we do not know the circumstances of the above problem.

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Guest: Hieu Tran (Irving, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/22/09 Review Submitted: 09/22/09

Our stay at the Ciboney Condo was a great experience. The place was right across the street from the beach. We could see the beach from our balcony. Ciboney was located right next to an area that did not have any beach front condos or homes. This made the beach in the area less crowded. On the beach when I looked along the coast, I could see a much bigger crowds where there were high beach front condos. Dave Ross and Cindy Laughter, the owner of the condo, was kind enough to leave beach chairs, umbrellas, floaties, and body boards in the condo. This saved us the trouble of packing or buying these items. It was a real bonus. I bookmarked this place so I can rent it again for my next Destin trip.

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Guest: Joan and Larry (Verona, WI)
Date of Stay: 05/25/09 Review Submitted: 05/25/09

Hi Dave: Thank you so much, for giving us the opportunity to stay in your condo, again this year. The weather was perfect, and the view of the Gulf from the balcony, was fabulous. It is great to be able to walk out the front door, and have immediate access to the beach, where we took many long walks. There are so many good restaurant's in the area, and the Silver Sands shopping mall is the best. Joan and Larry

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Guest: Deedus (278 Laurelwood, Sautee,GA)
Date of Stay: 05/18/09 Review Submitted: 05/18/09

Really enjoyed this beautiful condo. It was decorated very nicely and was well-equipped and clean. Owner was pleasant to work with. Located in great location.

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Guest: Elizabeth Anderson (Tupelo MS)
Date of Stay: 08/17/08 Review Submitted: 08/17/08

Dear David, We stay at ciboney every year we visit destin! Your condo was by far our favorite! The decor is bright and it makes a great place to relax and enjoy your vacation.. Not to mention our GREAT views! Ciboney is definately the best place to stay for convienance, comfort, and a great time! Thanks again we will be back!

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Guest: Pam25 (Adams, TN)
Date of Stay: 07/21/08 Review Submitted: 07/21/08

The condo is even nicer than the pictures suggest! It is very clean and is our favorite in the Ciboney development. The owner is very pleasant to rent from and the location is excellent; no high-rise buildings nearby, yet it is still close to attractions that we enjoy in the area.

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Guest: Joan & Larry (Verona, WI)
Date of Stay: 06/02/08 Review Submitted: 06/02/08

Dear Dave and Cindy: We loved staying in your condo, this past March 2008. The accomodations were so cheerful and comfortable, and the location is great. The Destin beach is like none other, with its white sands and emerald green water. Our walks on the beach, were so pleasant and relaxing. There are so many good resturants in the area, and quite a few within walking distance. The shopping in Destin is more than we could ask for, with many of the best stores and discount centers. Destin, Florida, is indeed a wonderful place to spend our vacation. Thanks for providing us with such a nice place to stay, on our vacation. Joan & Larry

Owner response:Joan and Larry stayed in our condo again in March 2009: Here were there comments, sent to us via e-mail: "Hi Dave, Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to stay in your condo, again this year. The weather was perfect, and the view of the Gulf from the balcony, was fabulous. It is great to be able to walk out the front door and have immediate access to the beach, where we took many long walks. There are so many good restaurants in the area, and the Silver Sands Shopping Mall is the best." Joan and Larry, May, 2009

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Guest: Leslie16 (Decatur, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/07/07 Review Submitted: 09/07/07

Yes, we had a wonderful time. We loved the condo. The colors & decor are great. The beach there is excellent. We will definitely consider returning to your place, and thank you for adding me to the Destin newsletter.

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Guest: Elizabeth12 (White, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/06/07 Review Submitted: 09/06/07

Our first family vacation with just the 3 of us was the best yet. As soon as we walked into our room we all felt at home. Everything was perfectly placed and well cleaned. We could walk out the balcony doors to see and hear the ocean. We also met several people that were all very friendly. My 3 year old son enjoyed the pool most of all, including us. We will definitely be returning as soon as possible.

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Guest: Leslie15 (Decatur, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/06/07 Review Submitted: 09/06/07

I wanted to let you know what a great time we had at the condo last week. I didn't want to leave! We had great weather, loved the ocean. Hopefully we will be back soon! Thanks again for a great vacation. :)

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Guest: Jean in Canton1 (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 08/17/07 Review Submitted: 08/17/07

Dear Cindy, Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful condo. We had a great time and look forward to staying there on our next trip to Destin. Please keep in touch and I hope to see you soon. Sincerely, Jean, Ken, Elizabeth

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Guest: Jean in Canton (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 08/17/07 Review Submitted: 08/17/07

Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful condo. We had a great time and look forward to staying there on our next trip to Destin. Please keep in touch and I hope to see you soon. Sincerely, Jean, Ken, Elizabeth

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Guest: Amanda Beasley (Canton, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/28/07 Review Submitted: 06/28/07

Such a nice place to stay! The beach is beautiful, the condo is decorated nice with a beachy theme throughout! The view from the room is amazing and there is a nice sidewalk to take a walk or a jog. I will continue to go back!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/11/07 Review Submitted: 06/11/07

My family and I spent 4 days at this condo in June and had a wonderful time! The condo was very clean and festively decorated with easy access to the beach. The owners were great to work with. We hope to go back.

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