Nov 2011 Visit

Guest: LLA (Cocoa Beach)
Date of Stay: 11/01/11 Review Submitted: 11/09/11

Drew was very responsive & timely wrt my inquiries & gladly answered my Qs before I rented the unit. I was entertaining friends from overseas; it was their first time in the USA & I wanted to make a good impression. They were soooo happy to have their own, large rooms & bathrooms. Washer/dryer, dishwasher were added bonuses. The large, leather couch was a hit, as well as the big-screen flat TV. The side view from the balcony was extremely pleasant. All appliances worked as advertised. The condo was light & bright. Nice to have outdoor furniture on the balcony! The complex was quiet & clean as was the unit itself. When I requested a late checkout on the day of departure, Drew responded quickly & positively. I was very happy w his service. There are many units in Cocoa Beach from which to choose & if you choose Sandcastles w Drew, you'll be very happy.

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

Great for family and more!

Guest: jprmojo12 (Brainerd, MN)
Date of Stay: 12/05/10 Review Submitted: 12/21/10

Traveled in December with Grandma, Grandpa from Yorkshire, England, Dad (me) and Grandson (2yrs). Great place and great location. Close to everything you need and places to go including Orlando attractions. Apartment is FULLY equipped, very clean, and spacious. Even had bucket and spade for my 2 year old and bodyboards. Drew was easy to work with and we have nothing bad to say at all. Oh, the weather could have been better!!! I think it was the coldest spell in decades, but it did not stop our enjoyment in the slightest. I would go again in a heart beat as Drew was great, place was home from home, and it's so close to some much. If you fly to Orlando rent a car, and it is a straight 45 minute shot. In summery, place was as described, it was very clean, great service from Drew, I would recommend it to friends, beach is good and close, food, groceries, attractions very close (even saw Space X rocket launch from beach). Beach was nice and quiet. When arriving it was a little tricky finding Sandcastles in the dark (probably just me), actually the road markings are somewhat deceiving. But, it is directly across from the big BeachWave store. Once you find the place it is easy! Looking forward to bringing the rest of my family one day. Thanks for everything! Richardson's (England and MN)

Recommended for:Pet owners, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Family Trip to Cocoa Beach

Guest: Sand Fans (South West Mighigan)
Date of Stay: 04/03/10 Review Submitted: 04/15/10

The Condo was great. The location was exceptional for our family. Some areas north are a little more busy than what we like. We spent most of our time at the beach or pool just soaking up the Florida sun. Having the body boards available was a big hit with our kids. All of us spent hours catching waves and riding them until we had to break for a meal. Spring break week was busy but never overwhelming. The common areas of Sand Castle are very well maintained and definitely welcoming as we arrived after spending two days in route. Thanks for sharing your condo! My family is already talking about coming back. Everything was exactly what we were looking for.

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

Good location, close to beach

Guest: Jerry & Sunnie (Cinnaminson, NJ)
Date of Stay: 12/27/09 Review Submitted: 03/26/10

The unit was spacious and nicely laid out, but only a side view of the ocean. The only real downside was the wireless internet was not working during our week in early January, which we needed. Aside from that and the very cold weather spell we hit, it was a nice unit. We would consider renting again with the proviso that the internet was up and running.

Owner response:This unit has private internet access (the router and modem are physically in the unit and are secured). I am unsure as to why the guests were unable to access the internet as I have never had this problem with previous tenants. If there is ever a problem, I also provide my home and cell phone to renters so they can call me the in the case of a problem.

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

Guest: Joe & Sue McDonald (Bridgeport, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/22/10 Review Submitted: 03/22/10

We recently spent 2 weeks at Sandcastles Unit #314 and the condo was beautiful.It was very clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. It had everything we needed - including washer and dryer in unit. Drew is very organized and easy to deal with. We plan on renting his condo again in the future.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/19/09 Review Submitted: 12/19/09

Had a great time at the Condo. Did not realise that the weather in Cocoa Beach was so warm in November/December. Condo was great. Every thing we needed was there. Beach was great. Felt very safe with the security system. Hope we can make many return visits.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/18/09 Review Submitted: 12/18/09

My wife and I stayed in this unit for a week and had a wonderful time. We are in the beach rental business ourselves and we would compare this condo most favorably with any unit that we handle ourselves in Naples, FL. Early winter is a great time in the Cocoa Beach area and this condo is the place to spend it.

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Cocoa Beach - 3 weeks in October 2009

Guest: Grimm (Bruckmuehl, Germany)
Date of Stay: 10/17/09 Review Submitted: 11/10/09

We spent 3 great weeks in this condo to get some sunshine before the german winter starts. Everything which we needed for a pleasant stay was there. The condo was clean and very comfortable. We will surely plan our next vacation very soon as we liked it so much. The condo complex is very well maintained, clean and protected. The easy beach access is just great. We will surely come back !

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

Great time

Guest: Whaletail (Fort Collins.Colorado)
Date of Stay: 10/14/09 Review Submitted: 10/25/09

Our time at Cocoa Beach was excellent the apartment was everything it said it was and more, Very clean and well kept. Everyone we met was very freindly. We were prepared to go shopping for beach supplies but everything was provided, our granddaughter had a blast with the bucket and shovel and looking for shells. We would definitely stay here again.

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

Guest: Christian7 (Nuernberg, Germany)
Date of Stay: 09/14/09 Review Submitted: 09/14/09

My wife, two teenage kids and myself had a wonderful time while staying in this wonderful condo. The condominium and cocoa beach was an excellent place for us to spend our family vacation. We really enjoyed the condo it was so nicely decorated,very clean had all the items we needed. Just perfect! We felt right at home. It's a beautiful place to stay, one of the best better than a hotel. We had a great time! Christian with family from Nuernberg, Germany

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