Vacation Rentals by Owner

Awesome stay , looking forward to our next stay.

Guest: Bert and Liz (Rhode Island)
Date of Stay: 04/18/12 Review Submitted: 04/28/12

My wife and myself were a little hesitant at first about using VRBO. From the start Sandie was a pleasure to work with and was very informative. At no time did we hesitate to book our trip once we began to correspond with Sandie. As far as the house and location it can only be described as awesome. The location was convenient to everything, beaches, shopping , and golf. Like Sandie says it is a home away from home. If you forget something more than likely you will find it in the house. The info binder that is provided was very useful and appreciated. Will recommend it to everyone but leave time for us to come back!

Owner response:Dear Bert & Elizabeth Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to have you as our guests we hope you come back again. Sandie & Des

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Christmas in the Sun

Guest: Kim (New York City)
Date of Stay: 12/22/11 Review Submitted: 01/10/12

Our family is all grown-up now, and what we all wanted most this Christmas was some much needed warm sunshine, rest and relaxation. This lovely home in Naples provided just that and more for each of us. While very spacious, modern, and open, it's also very cozy and intimate. The kitchen appliances and utilities are complete, including well stocked cupboards. Sandie even had the refrigerator stocked with some of our favorite foods and wine for our evening arrival. My 89 year old mother couldn't have been happier parked outside on the Lanai listening to the music over the centralized audio system or having breakfast next to the pool. My niece, sister and I, couldn't get enough of the clean, gorgeous beaches, and colorful sunsets, near Historic Naples. Each evening we all enjoyed strolling along 5th Avenue, trying out new restaurants, shops, and ice cream parlours. The whole week was simply scrumptious for all and we can't wait to return next year...what a gift it was! Thank you Sandie and Des for your wonderful hospitality.

Owner response:Dear Kim, Thank you so much for your kind comments we are so pleased your stay was every thing it should be and we would love to have you back again. Sandie & Des

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

Ein Urlaubstraumhaus...

Guest: Maren (Hanau, Germany)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11 Review Submitted: 10/25/11

Genauso schön wie in der Beschreibung - wir waren zum zweiten Mal dort und wieder sehr zufrieden. Ein Blumenstrauß zur Begrüßung, im Kühlschrank ein paar Drinks - da fühlt man sich doch gleich willkommen! Das Haus hat alles da, was man sich nur wünschen kann: eine schön eingerichtete Küche, tolle Möbel, einen großen Pool. Die Eigentümer stellen sogar eine Eintrittskarte für den fünf Minuten entfernten Strand zur Verfügung. Schön ist auch, dass man keine Strandhandtücher mitbringen muss, dass Strandstühle in der Garage stehen und sonstiges Poolequipment für die Kinder vorhanden ist. Waschmaschine und Trockner ermöglichen es, mit leichtem Gepäck zu reisen und auch den Fön kann man zu Hause lassen. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Luxury Beach House in Naples Park

Guest: Craig, Julie, & Elizabeth (Portsmouth, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11 Review Submitted: 10/02/11

For the past 22 years we go to Naples for our vacation and this year was the best by far for a rental. When we first arrived we were greeted with bottle of wine and fresh flowers and what a surprise this was. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood and near everything you need. The beach is less than a mile away and the beach pass to Wiggins State Park was included which was an added bonus. The house was very roomy and tastefully decorated. Every bedroom has their own tv and the beds are very very comfortable. The house was spotless and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could want or need. Also parking in the garage was a plus too. We got to meet Sandie up close and personal and what a beautiful person she is. Des and Sandie were so easy to work with. We encountered a problem and within 15 minutes the problem was taken care of. Sandie had a tin sign in the kitchen that I really liked and she went out of her way to e-mail the address on where she got it. We hope to come back next year. Thanks Des and Sandie for making our vacation a great one.

Owner response:Dear Elizabeth Thank you so much for your kind comments. Please come visit us again soon. Sandie & Des

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

Perfect place for a great vacation!

Guest: Laine (Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/15/11

The house was beautiful. It really exceeded our expectations. It was spacious, clean and very well organized. All what we need it! The owner was wonderful. She was very helpful and polite. My son loved it and he kept asking if we could pay more money to stay there forever :) Thank you Sandie again for the opportunity of a great vacations. We definitely recommend this property.

Owner response:Hi Laine, Thank you so much for your kind comments I am so glad you enjoyed the house it make it all worthwhile. Please come and see us again. Sandie

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

Paradise with a pool

Guest: Ken (ohio )
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/31/11

if you are looking for a clean and relaxing and peaceful home with everything you need this is it. close to everything me and my family have stayed at alot of great places in florida and this was the best.we had a great time and hope to be back next spring.sandie was very nice to work with and everything was were she said it would be.had a great time in naples thanks for everything we had a great vacation.

Owner response:Thank you so much ken for the lovely comments, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. come back soon.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Naples Park property

Guest: Pat & Diane (Columbus, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 12/26/10 Review Submitted: 01/21/11

My husband, kids (18 & 9), stayed here for a week. Location was great, easy access to all of Naples. House spotless and spacious. Our daughter loved the pool. Our son, the wifi!! Was lovely seeing the sun after a cold start to our Indiana winter. We enjoyed Wiggins Beach. Thank you Sandie & Des for the use of the beach pass. Was lovely to meet you and Caitlin enjoyed many Disney videos. Thanks for coming to meet us and showing Caitlin where they were. We'll be back in March but unfortunately you were already booked. We'd certainly have booked with you again.

Owner response:You are so welcome it was so nice to meet you and your adorable children. Please come back, when you can regards Sandie & Des.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Wonderful Vacation in the Sun

Guest: Clive & Kirti (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/13/10 Review Submitted: 12/11/10

Had a wonderful time. Very comfortable home with private pool. Close to Mercato's (dining, shopping, night life, cinemas). Beautiful beaches closeby. Sandie and Des are great hosts, they make sure their house is perfect and offer great advice on dining and activities, it was wonderful to meet them. We are looking forward to our vacation next year and will certainly stay in their home.

Owner response:Hello Kirti & Clive, It was a pleasure to have you return again to our home and Des and I want you to know how much we enjoyed the Indian food and conversation with you both. See you next year hopefully with the boys. Sandie & Des

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

Great Location to Holiday in Southwest Florida, USA

Guest: not2worry (Naples, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/17/10 Review Submitted: 09/26/10

My husband and and I stayed at this great home for a week. The home is very roomy and has every convenience plus you would want in a vacation home. The house is very well appointed and very clean. It is located in North Naples that is really exceptional in that it allows you to explore all of the area. It is close to great family and upscale restaurants, grocery stores, speciality, mall and discount shopping centers. Lots of things to do with family and/or friends. Many of the fab beaches Naples are know for are actually located within a five minute drive of this home. Wiggins, Vanderbilt, Barefoot and Bonita Beach! The inground pool and outdoor lanai complete the perfect spot to spend at least a week exploring Southwest Florida. We have stayed at many VRBO's and this is one of the best and a terrific value for spending time in Naples.

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

Clean & Comfortable

Guest: Joe & Jen (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10 Review Submitted: 02/19/11

We LOVED staying at this home! Everything was extremely clean and well organized. Our kids (8 months and 2 yrs. old) loved the pool and the pool toys. The home made our vacation very relaxing and Sandie was a pleasure to work with. We hope to come back again sometime soon.

Owner response:Thanks so much Jen, We would love to have you back. Regards Sandie

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

Karen and Mark (Surrey, U.K)

Guest: Mark&Karen (Surrey, U.K)
Date of Stay: 08/17/10 Review Submitted: 09/23/10

From the very first enquiry with Sandie and Des they made everything smooth sailing. What a beautiful house, we loved it and so did our kids . Perfect. We will be back again and what a lovely couple! Next time passing let us know and pop in for a couple of vinos! Thanks guys, see again soon.

Owner response:Mark and Karen. The pleasure was all ours. It gives us such pleasure to meet new visitors who are enjoying Naples and feeling that the house is a home from home. Let's hope we have that glass of wine together in sunny Naples when you come back! Des & Sandie.

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

Wonderful vacation in a lovely house

Guest: Bettina L. (Hamburg)
Date of Stay: 07/14/10 Review Submitted: 07/30/10

Dear Sandie, my family and I had such in wonderful time in your lovely house. Thank you so much for the very easy handling of booking and the great comunication. Everything went so well. The beach you recommended was wonderful. The Kids loved your Pool and their Kids Room. The entire House was very well equipped. Even with allday Things As Salt, Oil, pepper, Clearing stuff... Thanks again Betty

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

Holidays in paradise!

Guest: Katrin (Hamburg, Germany)
Date of Stay: 06/18/10 Review Submitted: 08/10/10

We stayed at this wonderful house for 10 days and everything was awesome! We had such a great time! Unfortunately we didn´t meet Sandie personally, but we had a lovely conversation via email. Not only before our trip started, but also when we arrived at her house she asked if everything was fine. We are definitely planning to return in the future! Thanks a lot for this great holiday!!!!

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

A slice of paradise!

Guest: Ms. Polly (Plainfield, IL)
Date of Stay: 03/26/10 Review Submitted: 04/11/10

The easy part is getting here...the hard part is leaving. This house is so charming and the pool is lovely. My children and I loved every inch of this house. The photos were good but the house was great - really!! It is close to the beach, shopping and the sun! Sandie was wonderful to work with and we had no troubles. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean! We enjoyed catching up on our reading on the porch. We really wanted to move in but had to return to reality. Can't wait to return! Thank you again for offering your house to us! It was one of our favorite vacations!

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

Guest: allan1 (chicago, il)
Date of Stay: 12/13/09 Review Submitted: 12/13/09

My family of six thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sandie's home over the Thanksgiving holiday. The home is very clean, smartly decorated and well appointed. Lounging in the lanai and pool area felt like having your own resort. The beach and a wide variety of restaurants are within a 5 minute drive. Sandie made communication and the rental transaction super easy.

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Guest: Peter & Linda Silvester (London, England)
Date of Stay: 11/24/09 Review Submitted: 11/24/09

We stayed at this really lovely house for the first two weeks in November 2009. The house was truly everything we wanted and more, very clean and comfortable. A short drive to the beach or shops and the 'Pub' at The Mercado over the road made us really feel 'at home'... We all loved it and are looking forward to returning soon.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/05/09 Review Submitted: 04/05/09

During the winter of 2008, my husband and I "toured" 20 plus properties in the Naples Park area, looking for just the right home for our 2009 winter vacation. This home was far and away the best of the lot and we have now enjoyed 3 months at Sandie and Des' beach house and every thing has been what we'd hoped and then some. Spotlessly clean, well furnished, open floor plan, incredibly comfortable King bed ... and the list goes on. Hosts are very reponsive to every need.

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Guest: Ilijana (Tecumseh, Ont)
Date of Stay: 01/11/09 Review Submitted: 01/11/09

We just stayed at this Beautiful House for 10 days. Everything was just awesome we had a great time. The pool is soo nice and the beaches are very nice also. Lots of shopping not too far away. The hosts are just wonderful very pleasent and welcomeing. We really loved it and we want to come back soon ;0)

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Guest: Barbara32 (Bedford,Nova Scotia)
Date of Stay: 12/27/08 Review Submitted: 12/27/08

Just returned from 2 weeks at Sandie and Des' wonderful home in Naples. We travelled with 2 adult daughters and a 3 year old grandson and found their house a perfect holiday spot for us. We were able to walk to the beach and shops .Naples downtown,the outlet malls and the airport were all nearby. The house is fully equipped,beautifully as well as comfortable furnished with everything all five of us could wish for, especially the lovely private heated pool. Sandie was available for any last minute tipswhile Des was away overseas, and without a doubt, we would definitely like to plan to return in the future.Thank you for an absolutely super holiday, Sandie .....Frank and Barbara,Nova Scotia

Owner response:You were the most wonderful guests it was a pleasure to meet you both.

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Guest: Tina16 (Wheaton, IL)
Date of Stay: 12/22/07 Review Submitted: 12/22/07

Sandie and Des are wonderful hosts. The home is clean, the pool was wonderful, comfortable beds. Nice location close to beaches.

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Guest: Jane & Tom (Mississauga,Ontario,Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/21/07 Review Submitted: 09/21/07

We spent a fabulous month of March 2007 in Naples Park. This house is very unassuming from the street but it is a wonderful oasis when you are inside. The spaces are generous, very clean, well appointed, well equipped and well maintained. The outdoor covered area and screened lanai are very comfortable and very private. We will keep this house on our desired list for a future holiday.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/06/07 Review Submitted: 09/06/07

YOU WILL LOVE THIS HOME! I am more that "just particular". Sandie's home is new, beautiful, immaculant and in a wonerful location. The beds are new and comfortable. We have been to Naples often and would love to stay here from now on. The pool is wonderful and the homeowners are so good to deal with.

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