Wonderful Stay at Delightful Beach Cottage

Guest: Candy and Don (Tampa, Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/05/11

My family had a great vacation at this quaint and charming beach cottage. It was a pleasant experience from beginning to end. The family/owners are friendly and accommodating. They made everything super easy and all went smoothly from the reservation process to the follow-up after our stay. The cottage has very nice upgrades in the kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you will need - we did a lot of cooking and we found every pan, pot and utensil we needed. The king size bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable. We enjoyed the screened front porch (a nice place to have a glass of wine and read a good book) and the relaxing backyard oasis. Wonderful sitting areas in the back - made better by a grill, large umbrellas, twinkle lights, outdoor speaker for music and shaded pergola. The outdoor shower was enjoyable when returning from an afternoon at the beach. The house is small but never felt that way - it felt wonderfully cozy and my family had plenty of space. The Redington Shores area is really nice and the cottage is in a great little neighborhood environment and conveniently located to many local eateries and attractions. There is a fresh fish market within walking distance - nice selection of delicious seafood with a very friendly and helpful staff. The beach is a short stroll from the cottage - easy to go back and forth for lunch, etc - and perfect to walk down and catch one of many beautiful sunsets. We did not want to leave our little home away from home and are already talking about going back to stay again and again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners.

Beach Cottage - Outdoor Oasis

Guest: James & Marie (Hurst, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/16/11

Our family enjoyed are stay at the cottage. My daughter has her friend stay over a couple of nights and the place sleeps four comfortably. The beach is just 25 yards away. The fireworks on the beach for July 4th were amazing. You can see multiple cities from the beach. Great show for hours. Kenny's Corner is walking distant for a good breakfast at a great price. There are other restaurants within walking distance and quite a few within a couple of miles. We drove to Disney World for the day and it was an easy drive to make (1.5 hours). Our favorite part of this house is the outside oasis. We enjoyed the outdoor shower, the party lights, the grill area, and the large deck. Add a hammock and you would have the perfect outdoor area. You can tell the owners of this house care about there renters. We will definitely visit and stay here again.

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A wonderful vacation on Coral Avenue

Guest: Nancy (Upper Tantallon Nova Scotia )
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 05/04/11

My husband and I truly enjoyed our two week stay at our little bit of Paradise in Florida. I must say the front screened in porch and the perfect private backyard were the highlights of our stay in this sweet cottage VERY near the beach. We found it very comfortable for the two of us and the spare bedroom would be suitable for a young child. The newly renovated kitchen is A1 and I didn't mind cooking at all! The BBQ in the backyard got alot of use and my husband LOVED the big screen TV. We would have booked for 2012 but it was already taken for the month we were interested and YES we would go back again!! Thanks Debra for the wonderful time!!

Owner response:Nancy & Earl-Thank you so much for your comments! We are glad to know you will be returning to the area again next year, just wish you could have stayed with us! Enjoy gathering again with all your friends from Nova Scotia! Have a wonderful summer!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Home Away from Home

Guest: Sue and Al (Scarborough, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/01/11 Review Submitted: 02/08/11

We are back again for our third year in a row to our "home away from home". We arrived to be blown away by even more improvements from last year. A completely new kitchen, including new floor, counter tops, cupboards, sink ( that now looks out over the backyard ), microwave, stove, fridge ( with ice maker ), new slow cooker, coffee maker etc. etc. and plenty of storage space to hold all our goodies. Sue was so pleased with the new look. It was great to watch the Super Bowl game on a new flat screen TV that made the viewing all the more exciting. New lounge chairs on the back patio, new umbrellas, privacy screens for the outdoor dining area, some new patio area ( but still enough green for the dog ), new mirrored walls in the living room, a new headboard in the master, a new floor in the linai along with some decor changes have made the "beach cottage" even better than ever. It is great to see an owner take pride in providing yearly upgrades on such a fabulous property. Thanks so much Debra, Mike and Diana for all your work. We know Mary must be very proud of your efforts. Everyone we have had over in our first week are amazed at the quality workmanship that has gone in to making this one of the best properties near the beach. The fenced-in backyard continues to provide protection for our dog and cat. They love the freedom to come and go when they need to. We hope to make this wonderful property our "home away from home" for many years to come. Your efforts to provide a homey feel to the cottage that fits with its original style is greatly appreciated. The beach cottage will provide you with all you will ever need in a great location near plenty of restaurants and a fabulous beach. We look forward to some warmer weather where we can enjoy the back patio more along with the fabulous beach walks, sunsets and sunbathing. What a joy to be back.

Owner response:Sue & Al- Thank you so much for all your kind comments! We couldn't wait for you to return and see all the improvements since last winter! We, too, hope to continue to Wow! you year after and year. Welcome back home!! Debra

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

The Perfect Beach Cottage

Guest: Mountaintink (Hackett AR )
Date of Stay: 11/02/10 Review Submitted: 12/06/10

The Beach Cottage is wonderful. You are very close to the beach. The neighborhood is very nice and friendly. The online pictures do not do the cottage justice. I am originally from Florida and this is a dream spot. The backyard is fantastic. We had a birthday cookout/party for my husband and there was plenty of room. The way it is set up is great. We highly recommend this cottage and are looking forward to returning. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality.

Owner response:Thanks so much for your comments! Next time you come we will have a brand new kitchen!! We look forward to welcoming you back when you return to Florida!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.

Guest: Allan & Sue Beattie (-)
Date of Stay: 02/01/10 Review Submitted: 09/29/10

We are back, and happy to be here in our beach cottage "home away from home." Many new improvements have been made since our visit last year to make our stay this year even more pleasant. The new decor additions, including new fans, painting and screens have all made for a great stay. Sue especially likes the improved television service and WiFi that have allowed us to talk each week to our children using Skype. We know you will enjoy this superb rental if you choose to make it your destination of choice. We are looking forward to enjoying the beach as the weather gets warmer. We have made excellent use of the many great restaurants that are so close to the cottage. If you choose to make this a "home away from home" you will not be disappointed. Sue and Al

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Still loving the cottage!

Guest: Netwit2008 (Kansas- The Land of Oz)
Date of Stay: 05/31/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/10

Just writing to say that staying at the cottage again was twice as nice! This time I did bring my Mom, Sister, Nephew along with my Daughter and me again. Debra was a jewel as always, and seeing her family again was a treat. We really did feel as though we were coming "home," especially after staying there last year also. My family LOVED the cottage and agreed it is the nicest and most comfortable place we've ever stayed in our travels. Debra and her family feel like old friends even though we've only communicated by e-mails! It is my hope that we will be able to spend some time at the cottage every year. We used every space in and outside the cottage. Having the beach down the street is a plus, as is the outside shower in the private back yard. You truly won't find a more reasonably priced, or more lovingly cared for property in the area. The remodeling upgrades looked fantastic! The care and concern shown by the owner's family is reason alone to come back again and again. So God willing, we'll see you next year! Tee, Ree and the rest of the family :o)

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

The Best Kept Secret in Redington Shores

Guest: patschican (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 05/15/10

This cottage is absolutely perfect. My boyfriend and I were looking to join friends on vacation in Redington Shores; they had already rented a condo on the beach. We looked at several condos, then found this place. Something told us to go with this. The first day there, we checked in, unpacked, got settled, then headed down the beach to meet our friends at their condo for dinner. When we walked into their condo, we cast glances at each other; we knew we had made the right decision. We had all the amenities they had -- high speed wireless internet, cable TV, dishwasher, washer/dryer, outdoor grill -- but we also had a homey, charming place that they did not. Theirs was like a hotel; ours was a place we loved returning to after a day on the beach. The backyard is indescribably beautiful and private. The outdoor shower is a joy when you are covered in sand. The king size bed is so comfortable...in fact, we peeked at the brand because we are seriously thinking of replacing our bed, and this one is perfect. If you are thinking of vacationing in Florida, choose Redington Shores. And if you choose Redington Shores, choose this house. You will not regret it.

Owner response:Thanks for your kind remarks! Its so helpful to others considering our beach cottage! We continue to improve the cottage, each year, without taking away from its charm. We look forward to having you stay again when you plan to visit the area!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities, families with young children.

Guest: Margaret Gomersall (Montreal, Quebec)
Date of Stay: 02/11/10 Review Submitted: 02/11/10

Relaxing on the front porch with coffee and a book, walking the beach to check on new bird arrivals, strolling to the fish market to "catch" supper, playing at the nearby Tides golf course, striding along the boardwalk in Boca Ciega Park,catching an English premiership game of soccer on TV are but a few of the things that delighted us during our stay at Beach Cottage. Our thanks to Debra who is so helpful and of course to Aunt Mary too.

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Guest: Kari Saul (Clearwater, FL)
Date of Stay: 10/01/09 Review Submitted: 10/01/09

What a perfect place to get away for some much needed R&R!! Everything I could have and did need...was here! The backyard/patio/'oasis'.....what great peaceful nights with the mini-lights and the Gulf breeze...it was a great place to end the night. Found a great seafood mart across the street!!! Breakfast at Kenny's and a walk to the pier, the sunsets...just incredible!! Thanks for a week that leaves me refreshed,revived and relaxed!!

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