Superb Villa - Peaceful Wildlife Lake + Golf Views/Bikes/Tbl.Tennis...

• Superb villa in perfect position

  Superb villa in perfect position

  • Guest Family Tatts
  • Date of stay 03/13/13
  • Review Submitted 04/29/13
  What a perfect position for a villa in Florida. The view over a lake with so much wildlife kept us so relaxed for our vacation We even had our own private Alligator ! This is one of the best and well equipped houses we have ever stayed in and we have been to the Englewood area now 10 times and none better 15mins from the best beaches at Englewood or Boca Grande or the same time to Charlotte Shopping Malls

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• Winter Retreat

  Winter Retreat

  • Guest Jim & Shirley
  • Date of stay 01/05/13
  • Review Submitted 03/20/13
  This was our second year at the villa and again had a wonderful time. The home is all-inclusive as well as beautiful as are the pool area and views. The owners are very accommodating and responsive. Golfing was abundant as usual. There is much to see and do around Punta Gorda, Venice, Sarasota and Fort Myers. This year we took in a circus, an airboat ride and a fishing trip (had a great fish fry from the catch!) among our usual visits to the local preserves, flea markets, shops and beaches. This area is a pleasant respite from the typical tourist areas. It has all the amenities but with a touch of old Florida. We look forward to a future visit.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Christmas and New Years 2012-2013

  Christmas and New Years 2012-2013

  • Guest Rita
  • Date of stay 12/22/12
  • Review Submitted 01/08/13
  This was our 3rd Christmas at this beautiful villa and each year it has been perfect. Everything we could ever need is available, bikes, ping pong, golf clubs, beach chairs, kitchen supplies, the list goes on and on. This year we got to see the resident gator sunning in a neighbors back yard and swimming by a couple of times in the pond out back. It became a morning ritual to look for him/her. The villa is always very clean and tidy. Each year there is garland strung and a small Christmas tree with lights that always brings a smile. I highly recommend this villa, it is only minutes away from the beautiful gulf beaches and there are plenty of great places to eat. We hope to stay again next Christmas.

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

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• Peaceful Paradise

  Peaceful Paradise

  • Guest clive c.
  • Date of stay 10/23/12
  • Review Submitted 11/25/12
  From the initial enquiry through the final departure this holiday was faultless, Caroline was prompt efficient and helpful. The villa was spotless and had every amenity, the standard of equipment and furnishings were very high, the four chairs in the nook just inside the front door were the most comfortable we have every found in USA. Rotonda is a great area to visit it is so convenient for all the wonderful amenities of the area, beaches, restaurants, shopping.etc.yet it is so peaceful, very little traffic and with wonderful wildlife. We would hope to return in the not too distant future, only trouble we might encounter is that the villa is so good it gets booked very quickly. Karen and Clive Chant Somerset U.K.

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• great times

  great times

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 07/17/12
  • Review Submitted 08/03/12
  Quiet relaxing time had by all at your fantastic villa. Really enjoyed using the bikes, tennis courts and table tennis. views from the villa were amazing as was the wild life got pictures of the gator with its baby, as well as rabbits, geckos, raccoon, snake and selection of birds. Visited lots of beaches sunset at Punta Gorda was amazing. Saw a dolphin when we were at Gasparilla. We rented a golf buggy while we were there which our seventeen year old loved driving around the island. Would recommend this villa as there is everything you need to enjoy a relaxing time away.

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• 5* Accommodation!

  5* Accommodation!

  • Guest Kate M.
  • Date of stay 07/25/10
  • Review Submitted 02/16/12
  Just popped in to book again for next year & realised I forgot to leave our comments here, sorry! We were knocked out at this amazing home! Fabulous pool, garden complete with wildlife, comfy lounge area, restful bedrooms, walk in closet (omg!), the waffle machine was a hit too! We had lots of fun playing with the Wii when we weren't out & about visiting the local area. Our son, now aged 10 can't wait to come back (nor can we!) Property maintenance was fabulous, communications with the owners - perfect. I have to admit, we have never visited the same place twice, so for me this is the best way to show our appreciation :) Roll on next year!

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• Back to Paradise

  Back to Paradise

  • Guest A senior couple
  • Date of stay 11/05/11
  • Review Submitted 12/19/11
  We just came home from a second stay in this villa and did want to make a short review (because we wrote one already before in June 2011 and the standard of the house didn’t change) just to say thanks to Caroline &Terry for again a wonderful time in their beautiful villa. Then we saw the last review and were wondering if we have been in the same villa like the guests just before our stay! As well inside as outside everything was in a perfect condition. The amenities and the quality are far above standard. There is no need to bring anything from home. We were there for nearly 6 weeks and regularly people came to take care for everything around the house, such as the swimming pool, the garden and the insect control, as is needed in a subtropical environment. Besides, the beds at the poolside were also for older people (our age is 65 and 70) comfortable. Very pleasant is also that the communication with Caroline goes very easy and that Mary and her management team respond immediately if needed. OK, again we had a great time, did already decide to come back in April / May and it's obvious that we can recommend this villa to our best friends!

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• Nice on the inside, average on the outside

  Nice on the inside, average on the outside

  • Guest fraugast
  • Date of stay 10/14/11
  • Review Submitted 12/09/11
  The house is located in a very quiet part of Rotonda, there is barely any traffic and walking or cycling are safe. Behind the house is a nice little pond which houses two (very shy) alligators. The nearest supermarket is a well-stocked Publix at about 10 minutes by car and there is a Win Dixie not much further. The beaches are each at around 30 minutes driving distance, our favorites are Gazparilla Beach and Blind Pass Beach, though Stump Pass Beach and Englewood Beach are a little closer and are also nice. Good dining can be found in Boca Grande (the Pink Elephant is a treat, Loose Capoose is good for lunch), but also in Englewood, Nicola's Italian Restaurant and Lock and Key are our favorites. The house itself is very nice on the inside, we found it very clean and there was everything you could possibly need to make the stay comfortable. However, this only applies to the inside of the house. The pooldeck was kind of neglected. It is difficult to describe, but there were these little details, like leaves piling up on the inside corners of the screen, mould on the patio fan, moss growing on the edges of the pooldeck, a worn/torn deck chair etc. and the pool water not as sparkling as we are used find it in other homes. It was not really bad, just not really great. Also the deckchairs available were rather on the uncomfortable side, personally we would have preferred a sunbed with a thick cushion, not those hard mesh folding deck chairs. Also there were only two beach chairs and one small, rather decrepit umbrella, not enough for a house for 6 people. We are outdoor people and spend a lot of time on the beach or on the patio/in the pool, thus these things are important to us. A nice touch are the five bycicles that are provided for guest use. They are all adult bikes, but our 10 year old daughter (140cm) could cope after my husband had lowered the seat to the lowest position. There are also a ping pong table, paddles and balls, which was great fun for a family game of ping pong. Overall a nice experience with some minor issues.

  Owner response: We were amazed by this review. The picture painted is definitely not what we believe to be true. We have set ourselves high standards and these we intend to maintain inside and outside. We are regularly making new additions/improvements. We enjoy staying often ourselves. Our Management Company insists on the pool being sparkling clean and it is serviced by them every week and the grass is cut weekly. We also employ a specialist lawn care company who fertilize and try to keep the condition looking good even in the Florida sun and heat if at all possible. The patio furniture comprises 6 very comfortable padded chairs around a lovely glass table. 4 loungers are also provided of which 2 were new this year plus 4 collapsible beach chairs. Since there are no plants or shrubs growing within the lanai there is no way that leaves could ever accumulate within it. .The villa and lanai are all inspected and cleaned after departure and prior to the arrival of every guest. The management team pride themselves on their attention to detail. All extras provided at the villa at no extra charge are also in very good condition: 5 bikes. Ping Pong table and plenty of balls and bats/paddles. Wii games for the TV Gas barbecue Golf clubs and bags etc. As can be seen below this reviewer also wrote in our guest book before departure and was extremely happy with the villa then! I quote: Oct 14 – 27, 2011 We very much enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house. Thank you very much. Thomas, Katrin, Tim + Jelte Hanover, Germany A copy of this entry in our guest book has been sent to HomeAway. We would definitely say that our villa is well maintained and a lovely vacation villa inside and outside in a peaceful location overlooking a wildlife lake.

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• A place to be happy!

  A place to be happy!

  • Guest A Senior Couple
  • Date of stay 05/03/11
  • Review Submitted 06/13/11
  Through the years we did rent several villas in California, Arizona and Florida but this one in Rotonda we like most. Behind the villa is a peaceful small lake with wildlife and even alligators you could see nearly every day just sitting in the lanai. The villa itself is tasteful decorated, very clean and everything you could possibly need to feel like home is available. Rotonda is a good place for walking and biking and after we discovered the baskets for the bikes we could even do small shoppings to Publix using the bike trail. (Not recommended for carrying strawberries back home, as we did!) There are three nice beaches and also good restaurants in the neighbourhood, but because of the perfect kitchen equipment cooking at home was never a problem. If you did spend enough time on walking, biking or reading, like we did, then in the villa you can find all information for other things to do. We loved our stay in May so much that we already enjoy to come back this winter.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children.

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• Great place for a relaxing holiday

  Great place for a relaxing holiday

  • Guest Frank
  • Date of stay 01/15/11
  • Review Submitted 02/02/11
  Having rented a lot of holiday-homes in Europe and some in Florida i think the house in Rotonda was the best equipped one of them all. Everything was perfectly clean and the view from the lanai towards the lake is fantastic. We really enjoyed staying here and will definitly come back in the future.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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1Jan - 31Jan            $795/wk
1Feb - 31Mar            $865/wk
1Apr - 30Apr            $750/wk
1May - 18Dec            $700/wk   
19Dec - 31Dec           $750/wk
GOOD DISCOUNTS for over 3wks also some LOW SEASON DISCOUNTS - Please Inquire.
Only extras are 12% tax.      Optional electric pool heat $65/wk.
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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.