Reviews for Moontide Vacation Rental - VRBO 119099 - 2 BR New Smyrna Beach Condo in FL, Beautiful Direct Oceanfront 'a'Bldg ,Clean, Safe, See Reviews

Amazing View

Guest L & F
Date of stay 10/03/12
Review Submitted 10/07/12

When you walk through the door of this lovely condo, all you see is the ocean through the sliding glass doors. That's exactly what we were looking for! The balcony is big and you can see the beach for miles in each direction. Being so close to the water, the sound of the waves crashing, and the gentle ocean breeze made for a very relaxing vacation. The unit was clean and comfortable. We had good communication with the owner when a question arose. The location is perfect: within walking distance to a fun beachfront establishment and just a short drive to Flagler Ave. where we enjoyed shopping and dining. My only complaint was that we couldn't stay longer!!!! We'll definitely be back!

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

Owner response: Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review. Im glad you enjoyed the condo & had a happy, happy Birthday. I hope you can stay longer next time too.

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ANOTHER WONDERFUL STAY

Guest "HAPPY CAMPERS"
Date of stay 09/23/12
Review Submitted 10/03/12

My husband and I were fortunate to be able to stay a second time at this condo........we love it! What's not to love? The beach is within a few yards of the balcony and the sound of the surf 24/7 is heavenly! Once again, we found the condo to be very clean and ready for our arrival! The views of the beach are outstanding, and the building, as a whole, is very welll maintained and clean! We are beginning to feel like this is our "beach home for a week" and hope we can schedule a stay next year. The owner is extremely pleasant to work with and really cares that you have a relaxing and comfortable time in her home. The linen closet is welll stocked and the kitchen has everything you need to prepare and serve meals. We were tickled to find several beach chairs and two beach umbrellas this time which allowed us to set up on the beach for hours without having to worry about getting too much sun exposure! The no-drive beach also provides miles of walking at all times of the day and early evening.............good exercise and a wonderful way to relax. My only hesitation in raving about this condo too much is attracing too many others and making it too difficult to schedule a week next year!! We feel blessed to have found this little piece of Heaven and are thankful that the owner is so willing to share it with others.

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

Owner response: OMG!!! It's hard for me to find the words to respond to your review. THANK YOU soooo much. I hope all renters enjoy the condo as you and I do. No worry's, I will always have a week open for you. Thank You again.

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Great Condo!!

Guest great condo
Date of stay 09/08/12
Review Submitted 09/19/12

My husband and I have stayed at this condo for the second year in a row! We love this condo!. The views of the ocean are spectacular! Every morning we would eat breakfast on the balcony. The kitchen has everything you need and there are beach chairs and umbrellas and toys for kids to enjoy. This condo is very clean and well taken care of. There are alot of very good restaurants nearby. Super walmart is only 10 min away!!! Penny, the owner is very accomidating and very easy to get a hold of. We cant wait to come again next year!!! Thanks for sharing your condo with us!

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

Owner response: Thank you soo much for taking the time to write a review. I am glad you enjoy the condo and had a good time. Just let me know when you are ready to go again, always welcome. penny

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Perfect--Again!

Guest Lora
Date of stay 07/28/12
Review Submitted 08/06/12

This is the second year we have stayed at this beautiful condo. Our family of 6 (ranging in age from 18 - 79) loved every second of our stay. The condo is very spacious and tastefully decorated. The kitchen is well-stocked with everything needed to cook our meals. The living room furniture is very comfortable and seated the 6 of us nicely. The view from the balcony is just beautiful and the beach was never overcrowded. There are good restaurants close by as well as a grocery store. The building is nicely maintained, has grills to cook out, a swimming pool and tennis courts. (My sons played tennis for hours!) The hourly church bells from across the street add such a nice touch to the morning/afternoon atmosphere. Penny is so easy to deal with and responds to emails in a very timely manner. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We love it!

Owner response: Im so happy you were available to come again and enjoyed the condo, amenities & neighborhood. Thank you for taking the time to write a review, always appreciated. Hope you make it again.

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Rick from Indiana

Guest Rick from Indiana
Date of stay 07/21/12
Review Submitted 08/13/12

Our family of 4 had a great time in this condo. What can I say but, location, location, location. 3rd floor beach front balcony is as good as it gets. High enough for a great view, but low enough to still see the dolphins cruising, and the pelicans doing their kamakazi dives. You can also take the stairs when the elevators are busy. We have been staying in different condos in New Smyrna for over 12 years, and this was the best overall yet. The kitchen was well equipped with all the necessary utensils and appliances. Plenty of room for all your "stuff" in the closets, dressers, and bathroom counters. Also loner beach chairs, umbrellas, body boards, and sand digging equipment were in the condo. Moontides walls are fairly soundproof, and we did not hear any noises at night to keep us awake. This complex is very well maintained, clean, and good security features. The beach frontage still has plenty of room when high tide hits, and being a no drive section of beach makes it much less busy. New Smyrna has much to offer as far as good restaurants at reasonable prices. The NEW Super Walmart was a time and money saver. All these aspects allow you to pack lighter if you are interested in this condo. I would recommend this condo to anyone looking for a beach vacation. My only goal not fulfilled during out stay was seeing a sea turtle on the beach. Maybe next time........

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

Owner response: Thank you sooo much for taking the time to write a review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. To bad you didn't see the turtles. From what I am told they come to the sand once a year and all balcony lights on the ocean are turned off to encourage them to swim to the moon. I hear it is quit a site. Hope you can make it again during turtle season or before.

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short stay

Guest short stay
Date of stay 06/06/12
Review Submitted 06/19/12

We stayed for three days. The beach was beautiful, very family friendly, and not very crowded at all. the property overlooked the ocean. the layout of the condo was very nice. we had plenty of room for the five of us. the property, overall, was well maintained. the negatives: the rugs and the bedding appear a bit old and worn out. we were surprised that the property lacked basic necessities. we had to buy toilet paper, dish soap, laundry soap and dishwashing soap. properties we have stayed at in the past have been equipped with these items. we asked the management office, but they told us it was the renter's responsibility. Overall, it was a very nice stay, very relaxing and beautiful.

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

Owner response: I am glad that you enjoyed the area and had a good time. Thank you for your feedback. I do supply a couple rolls of tp, & a couple bars of hotel type soap - just to get you started. I apologize for any miscommunication on the soap products that would be supplied in the unit and I will try to make it clear to future renters on what is supplied. As for your comment on the rugs and bedding, I will immediately address those issues. . Again, thank you

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Once You Get There You Won't Want to Leave

Guest val
Date of stay 05/24/12
Review Submitted 06/03/12

We have a family of 6 (two adults and children from ages 9-20). We enjoyed our time at the condo. It has a spacious living room with a great view of the ocean and the master bedroom also has a great view of the ocean. There are some nice restaurants close by and shopping areas although there was no need to eat out since we enjoy cooking. We only ate out three times in 6 days. The kitchen has everything necessary to feel at home. All the pots and pans, utensils, toaster oven and blender came in handy. We also grilled out a few times. Our boys had a blast on the beach. Plenty of waves but enough calm water closer to shore for the little ones. It is a very flat beach with packed sand for those who like to ride bikes. Our first day there we had the beach practically to ourselves (unreal). Loved the fact that it was never crowded. The most people we saw happened on Memorial day and it still wasn't crowded. Penny was very helpful with information. Thank you Penny!

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

Owner response: Your very welcome. I am glad you had such a good time & enjoyed your stay at the condo. Thank you so much for writing such a nice review, always appreciated. Hope you are able to visit again in the future.

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Wonderful Relaxing Holiday

Guest Shirley and Allan
Date of stay 03/01/12
Review Submitted 04/09/12

When we first walked into the condo we both said WOW! did we get lucky! This place is beautiful and then we looked out and saw the lovely beach and the magnificent ocean with the surf rolling in. It was love at first sight and we knew we were going to be very happy staying in this condo. This condo is very spacious, very clean and tastefully decorated. The large master bedroom has a very comfortable king size bed with patio doors leading to the balcony - the perfect place for waking up every morning to a stunning view of the sunrise and the sound of the surf. The walk-in closet was a treat as was the abundance of dresser drawers. Plenty of space for everything. The second bedroom with two singles is perfect for guests. The kitchen was extremely well stocked with everything you would ever need with new modern appliences. The linen closet was completely stocked with towells and even some childrens' toys and four beach chairs. It was such a pleasure to have the washer and dryer in the unit. The secure underground garage was a plus. There are plenty of restaurants for every taste and budget. A great Public grocery very near by. Very easy to get around the area. We walked twice a day on the beach and loved every minute. Afterwards our favorite spot was the big chair where you could gaze at and hear the surf - watch the beach activity - read a good book and maybe dose a little -"Heaven" The owner, Penny was a pleasure to deal with and very prompt with phone calls and emails as we made our arrangements for next year. Of course we are going back and can hardly wait to walk into our wonderful condo which became our home away from home

Recommended for: Romantic getaway

Owner response: Allan & Shirley, Thank you for writing such a nice review. I am soooo happy you had a great time & enjoyed the condo. It is waiting for you next year. Penny

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Perfect Vacation

Guest Lora
Date of stay 07/24/11
Review Submitted 08/02/11

Our family of 6 (ranging in age from 17 to 78) stayed in this beautiful condo for 5 nights. We all loved it. The view of the ocean was amazing. The beach was never overcrowded. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was well-supplied. This condo had everything we needed to keep everyone perfectly happy during our stay. The owner was very nice and responded promptly to emails while arranging our stay. As the review title states--we had a perfect vacation!

Owner response: Lora, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. I am so happy you were all satisfied and had a good time. Hope you get a chance to return again.

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Restful & Relaxing 6-15-11 through 6-19-11

Guest Pam
Date of stay 06/15/11
Review Submitted 06/20/11

This condo is exactly as presented except maybe a bit more spacious than the photos show. It was well equipped and very tastefully decorated. After spending a week at Disney World, my family and I were ready for just relaxation, and that is what the condo gave us. We enjoyed the spectacular view from the balcony as well as our time on the beach, which by the way, was very uncrowded. We set up a gazebo every afternoon about 1:00 and always had our choice of where to place it. The owner was courteous and helpful each time I contacted her while setting up the reservation. I would definitely return to this unit and highly recommend it. All the appliances including the dishwasher, washer and dryer, and ice maker worked very quietly and efficiently. All in all, this was a great place for a vacation!

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

Owner response: I appreciate the time & effort in writing a review on my condo. I am sooooo happy you were pleased and had a great time. Hope to see you again.

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A GREAT WEEK

Guest "HAPPY CAMPERS"
Date of stay 09/23/10
Review Submitted 10/06/10

My husband and I had a wonderful week in this unit..........it was exactly as we had hoped........nothing between our balcony and the beach......the heavenly treat of being able to hear the sounds of the surf all day and all night! Having the sliding glass doors open from the LR and the master BR was just what we had been looking for! The unit was extremely comfortable and we found it to be clean and well furnished. Having a washer/dryer was a plus! The king sized bed was very comfortable.......especially with the sounds of the ocean just a hundred or so feet away during high tide! We really hated to leave at the end of the week. If you can't relax here, there is no hope for you! We had a great experience working out our stay with the owner and upon arrival, found the Moontide staff to be just a friendly and helpful. We were also extremely impressed with the cleanliness and obvious upkeep of the entire facility..........never any trash or sand in the outside halls, elevators or even in the garage! We also also appreciated the sense of security we felt with the use of an inside garage and the requirement of keys to enter the buliding from the beach. We highly recommend this unit to anyone wanting a quiet, restful, and delightful stay on the beach! It also would be great for kids, too, with the proximity of the beach and the large pool located on the 5th floor.........quite unique! The views from the 3rd floor were great.........and the sunrises were unbelievable! We are already planning our next visit to NSB and a stay in this particular unit........we would love to be able to stay a month!!! Thank you for sharing your unit with us........it was HEAVEN for someone who was born and raised in NSB, but never had the luxury of living on the beach!

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

Owner response: Wow Wow Wow.. I am so happy you had such a good time and were not disappointed. It is always nice when you get what you think you are getting when you rent. Thank you for writing such a nice review. I really appreciate it and hope to see you again.

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Happy Camper:)

Guest Laura
Date of stay 09/03/10
Review Submitted 09/13/10

This condo is fabulous!!!! I would highly recommend this place for anyone visiting the NSB area. The location is great because it is close to all the shops and restaurants but south of all the congestion on the beach. All the rooms are nice and clean with lots of space and great views. We will definitely return.

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

Owner response: Thank you, glad you liked it. Hope to see you soon.

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Great Vacation!!!

Guest Claude and Dede
Date of stay 02/28/10
Review Submitted 03/29/10

We loved your condo - beautifully furnished and the view was spectacular! We have stayed in other condos in NSB, but yours is by far the best!! From the moment we walked in the door, we knew this was a place we could call home for a month!! Very clean and well maintained. The rooms were spacious with lots of closet space, walk-in closet in the master bedroom, nice kitchen with clean drawers and contents neatly placed. If you wanted to cook you could, lots of utensils, etc... And last but not least a washer and dryer... what a plus!!!!!! We enjoyed walking on the beach and the morning sunrises were absolutely beautiful!! There are plenty of very nice restaurants nearby....I think we tried them all!!! Our daughter, son-in-law, 2 grandchildren visited and we were all very comfortable. Even though the weather wasn't the best, they rented wet suits and had a great time in the ocean..what memories we made! Our vacation came to an end way too soon, we were sad to leave....but will definitely be returning again and again.... Anyone wanting to rent your condo will not be disappointed...Thank you

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

Owner response: It makes me happy that a renter enjoys their stay in my condo. I encourage feedback on a renters stay as I try to make their stay the best possible. I do have repeat renters and discount for this.

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Traveler Reviews (13)

Amazing View

Amazing View

ANOTHER WONDERFUL STAY

ANOTHER WONDERFUL STAY

Great Condo!!

Great Condo!!

Perfect--Again!

Perfect--Again!

Rick from Indiana

Rick from Indiana

short stay

short stay

Once You Get There You Won't Want to Leave

Once You Get There You Won't Want to Leave

Wonderful Relaxing Holiday

Wonderful Relaxing Holiday

Perfect Vacation

Perfect Vacation

Restful & Relaxing 6-15-11 through 6-19-11

Restful & Relaxing 6-15-11 through 6-19-11

A GREAT WEEK

A GREAT WEEK

Happy Camper:)

Happy Camper:)

Great Vacation!!!

Great Vacation!!!