Vacation Rentals by Owner

Dream Vacation for our Family

Guest: Selena (Liberty, MO USA)
Date of Stay: 03/17/12 Review Submitted: 03/27/12

Our family of four (dad, mom, 14 year old daughter and 11 year old son) arrived to Seabiscuit after a 16 hour drive. Everything about the home, location, and descriptions were perfectly described by the owner. The home is even more cozy and inviting then any photos could actually show! We had the best family vacation we could have ever had. And this home with the close proximity to the beach, pool, wonderful restaurants and shopping - made it one of the most relaxing and easiest vacations possible. Seabiscuit is set up so comfortably that you barely walk through its beautiful door, set your suitcases down, and within minutes our dream vacation began. Another really helpful aspect is the owner offers a great rental agreement that includes helpful information about other details that will help make the vacation preparation even easier. She was so friendly to work with and helped answer all of my questions. We can't say enough about the home and the incredible vacation. Our only hope is that someday we could return!

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

Perfect Beach House and Community for a Family Vacation!

Guest: Team V6 (Arlington, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

What a perfect vacation! My family, which includes 2 young children, 2 teenagers, and my in-laws loved our stay at Seabiscuit. This was our first stay in a Florida beach house, and the Seabiscuit accommodated all 8 of us with plenty of room to spare! The house, neighborhood, and community exceeded our expectations. The Seabiscuit home was in perfect condition upon arrival. The housekeeping staff does an excellent and thorough job. The home is beautifully decorated and is a perfect distance from the beach and pool. The owners were easy to work with, have thought through every detail, and provide so many amenities for their guests. From the bikes, beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler, sand toys, movie collection, outdoor shower, king size beds, down to the thoroughly appointed kitchen, we didn’t wish for anything that wasn’t available right at our fingertips! We prepared and cooked most meals in the kitchen which felt just like home. The bunk room was a hit with my young kids. We loved that our teenagers could walk to the beach and bike to Seaside independently. The location was amazing and felt so safe - a short 2 mile bike path all the way to Seaside, where there are restaurants, cute shops, outdoor movies and concerts. The house had all the amenities we could ask for! We are already talking about planning our next stay at Seabiscuit!

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

A Wonderful Family Vacation!

Guest: Madison, GA (Madison, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/05/11

Seabiscuit was a wonderful place for our adult children and grandchild to come together for a memorable vacation. The home is gorgeously decorated with a beach emphasis. The gourmet kitchen offers so much space for our family to cook together - fun for us! The beds were very comfortable. We loved being able to spread out on the three levels. The porches on each level had a view of the ocean. My grandson and I enjoyed the porch swing on the entrance porch. He loved the bucket to dip his sandy feet into. The outdoor shower to refresh before going into the home had warm water too! My grandson loved the red wagon to be pulled through in the neighborhood. Every amenity has been really thought through by the owners to meet a family's needs. Just a few yards away is a great community pool. The beach is just a short walk from the home through the path to the ocean to put your feet on the white, soft sand! Our family hopes to meet up again at the Seabiscuit where treasured family memories were made. Madison, GA

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

Exceeded Expectations!

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

What a perfect beach house -- we had never rented a house before and are now spoiled rotten! We had two families of four and the house accommodated all 8 of us perfectly. It was so comfortable and nicely decorated. The kitchen was better stocked than mine at home and having the beach chairs, umbrellas and bikes there for our use was fabulous. We also loved being on such a nice, quiet street and enjoyed sitting on the front porch. The pool was steps away and the walk to the beach was no trouble at all. We would return to the Seabiscuit tomorrow if we could! Thanks to Kimberly for making the rental so easy :)

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

Perhaps our favorite vacation ever, we were treated like personal friends.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/11/11 Review Submitted: 05/29/11

This house is as close to perfect as it gets. The location is fantastic. It's very easy to get to. It's just off the beaten path, but only a couple of minutes to anything and everything (shopping, restaurants, grocery store, etc...). Seaside and a Publix is less than 5 minutes away. So when you want to unwind, you have a secluded development with the pool just steps from the front door and the beach is a 1-2 minute walk. The pool was very nice, clean and quiet. I think it's heated, as it was VERY comfortable. Plenty of seating in and out of the pool. And the beach....WOW - it's a private stretch that's just beautiful. You can rent an umbrella and chairs (very reasonable), or you can carry them from the house (which had about 10 chairs when we were there, along with kids toys, bikes and even a wagon to carry everything). The house itself is exactly like the pictures - beautiful, tastefully decorated and roomy. It is more well stocked than our house. Pots, pans, glass, plates, KIDS plates and cups, spatulas, misc utensils....you name it, this house has it. Except for the daily breakfast, we only cooked in once, but we could have eaten there every night and felt right at home. (if you want to cook fresh seafood, Goatfeathers has a fish market less than a mile down the road, with shrimp, fresh fish, oysters, etc...). Great table for eating, could probably fit 10 people in a pinch (8 easily) and there's the barstools facing the kitchen to seat 3 more Bedrooms were great, very roomy, comfy mattresses and nice linens. Towels and toiletries were very nice as well. The bunkbeds were nice (our young daughter thought it was the coolest thing ever and HAD to sleep there). Plenty of movies, games and puzzles downstairs for the kids and adults. Great closets, a washer/dryer, dishwasher, garbage disposal. Really, the only thing you need to bring is beach towels and your bathing suit. The top floor patio was fantastic. Early morning views with coffee, a professional swedish massage for my wife, late night cocktails, etc....it was the perfect hangout spot. The view was tremendous, as it is from the Master bedroom balcony. To top it off, the owners were just fantastic to deal with. They were so nice and accommodating from start to finish. It is clear that they really care about their home and their guests. We are already looking at the calender to book our next trip to Seabiscuit. Thanks so much for making our visit a great one and we can't wait to come back down.

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

Wonderful Spring Break at the Seabscuit in Seagrove

Guest: Robyn (Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/10/11 Review Submitted: 03/19/11

Our family had a great spring break vacation at the Seabiscuit cottage. It is a wonderful, clean, fully equipped house that feels like home. The house was clean, the beds comfortable, and had good views of the water from the second and third floors. There were bikes, sand and water toys, kids movies and a grill all available for our use. I loved the front porch swing and the proxemity to the community pool. Kimberly, the owner, was extremely helpful, friendly and full of hospitality. I would highly recommend this house for a family rental in Summer's Edge. Seagrove Beach is so beautiful, the water is clear blue and the sand white and clean. This area is as beautiful as the Carribean, but with a Southern flair. We will be back and will tell our friends!

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

Guest: McCartt Family
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

Seabiscuit was absolutely perfect. Had a small glitch the first day but Kimberly was amazing; she went above and beyond and took care of everything. Great beach access and location. House had everything we needed. Can't wait to stay here again!

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Guest: Morrow Family
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

The Seabiscuit is a charming beach house with comfortable accommodations, perfect proximity to the pool and beach, and lots of room. The kid-friendly house made our trip with adult children and grandchildren memorable. The adults loved the decor and comfortable beds. The kids loved the toy chest, the specially placed bunkbeds, and the outdoor shower with hot water. Additionaly, the owners could not have been more helpful and responsive.

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Guest: Welles Family
Date of Stay: 06/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

Our family (children and grandchildren) has vacationed at the Seabiscuit for 3 years. Grandchildren begin asking after Christmas how much longer till Seabiscuit. We adore the house, so close to the beach, and so well appointed, always clean. And we love being here rather than in Destin -- restaurants we prefer are in this area, and traffic moves much more smoothly here. Beach area great!

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Guest: W Family
Date of Stay: 03/20/10 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

This house is darling - great beach decor, very comfortable and just steps to one of the most lovely beaches in Florida. The master bedroom suite is beautiful; the other bedrooms quite nice and nicely decorated in bright, fun colors. The hall bunks on the 2nd floor were a great spot for our youngest. We thoroughly enjoyed our week here and found the Smith's to be very accomodating and gracious hosts - everything with the set-up and payment went smoothly and we received our deposit back immediately. We'd go back.

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Guest: Miles
Date of Stay: 02/01/10 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

My sister and I stayed in this rental and are returning to it again in 2011. We were totally pleased with the accommodations, location, the property owners are terrific. The home is comfortable and very clean. Truly a wonderful experience.

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Guest: Reynolds Family
Date of Stay: 01/18/09 Review Submitted: 01/17/09

What a beautiful and relaxing home! Thank you for sharing your home with us. We have been renting vacation homes for 10 years and this is by far the best equipped home. There is everything you wuld ever want or need! We especially enjoyed the top deck this weekend. What a view!!!! Thanks again. We hope to visit again in the future.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/17/09

We were fortunate to have a week at Sea Biscuit at the end of May 08. What a fantastic time we all had. The pool is mere steps away from the front porch and attracts a number of other families staying in the community. Our 5 yr old quickly made new friends and the 1 yr old had the time of her life floating around and taking in the sights. Thank goodness for Grammie and Nana to babysit and give Mom and Dad a chance to take in the cool evening breezes off the Gulf while enjoying the view from the tower. We were all most impressed with how homey the house is. Other rentals on the street were stark and cold compared with the loving warmth that the owners have given to Sea Biscuit. Everything one could ask for is already on hand in the house. We truly are looking forward to our next opportunity to visit again. Cheers, The Hills Family

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Guest: The M. Family and Guest
Date of Stay: 01/30/08 Review Submitted: 01/29/08

Your home is very tasteful and you feel very welcome. I wish the weather was warmer but much better than Indiana. We sat out on the sun deck a few afternoons. We all loved your beds. They are so comfy. Saundra read a few of your books and we watched Red Eye, Flight Plan and Josh enjoyed Ninja Turtles. He also enjoyed riding the bike. We hate to leave. Josh wanted to take the house home and Saundra and I wanted to take the beds!!! Dear Kimberly, In your Seabiscuit, with its under stated elegance, I have renewed my spirits and found easy relaxation. Being a "dabbler" in acrylics, I have admired the art work. The best has been my nights in your daughters bed where I have taken this old body that is bolted together and experienced sheer peace!!

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Guest: The Wells Family
Date of Stay: 01/04/08 Review Submitted: 01/03/08

The annual Well's family vacation has once again been a hit!! With 7 kids and 6 adults, we all fit perfectly. My husband and I discovered the best blessing of all here at the Seabiscuit - we are expecting our 4th child!! We have three boys and are hoping for a GIRL!! We've had a great trip this year and will be back next year!!

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Guest: The Barnhart Family
Date of Stay: 12/09/07 Review Submitted: 12/08/07

What a wonderful place to celebrate an early Christmas with our families. We loved the Christmas decorations which made the house ever more beautiful. There are so many reasons that your house suited us perfectly - a ground floor bedroom for our 88 year old parents, a variety of decks for meeting and talking - plenty of space for all. We are so happy we found you on the internet.

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Guest: The Renaud's Family
Date of Stay: 11/23/07 Review Submitted: 11/22/07

What a wonderful way to spend the Thanksgiving week. The weather was perfect. We spent every possible moment on the beach and in the water. Your home is lovely and very comfortable. We've been blessed by our time here. Many blessings to our family.

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Guest: The Heater Family
Date of Stay: 08/15/07 Review Submitted: 08/14/07

Hi!! Our fourth time at the Seabiscuit. Thanks for the use of the kick boards, rafts and sand toys. Our son, John, loved to be buried in the sand and we used the big shovels daily!!! Thanks so much!! Until 2008.

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Guest: The Hollicer Family
Date of Stay: 07/28/07 Review Submitted: 07/27/07

Thank you so much for letting us stay at your great house!! We had so much fun!! The beach was great, the weather was perfect and we all got great tans. We can't wait till next year, we hope to be back!! Morgan loved the flip flops on the wall in the downstairs bedroom!! Thanks again.

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Guest: The Sheffield Family
Date of Stay: 07/14/07 Review Submitted: 07/13/07

To the Smiths, We really enjoyed Seabiscuit. The weather was grand and your home just the right size for the Sheffield, Hallmark clan ages 1 to 60. No one wanted to leave!! Highlights: The pool, the beach, the porch swing, but mostly just being together. Summer 2008 can't come soon enough!!

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Guest: The Clement Family
Date of Stay: 06/17/07 Review Submitted: 06/16/07

We absolutely loved the Seabiscuit and Seagrove beach and had the best time!! Perfect weather, crystal clear water, and beautiful beaches. We were in heaven!! We enjoyed the use of the bikes, very, very, much and also the beach chairs and umbrellas. The decor of your home was very well done. The unique paintings add to the charm of your home. Love the swing and Margaritaville chair on the front porch. Great location to access the pool and beach - Summer's Edge is a fantastic place to vacation.

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Guest: The Welles Family
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 05/31/07

What a wonderful family vacation. We all adore the Seabiscuit and are ready to come again. The grandchildren prefer this to Hilton Head and Sea Island and so do we. After being here only 3 hours, our Mary Mitchell (age 7) said, "this is my best day ever!" Thank you so much for sharing your "sea home" with us.

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Guest: The Johnson Family
Date of Stay: 05/23/07 Review Submitted: 05/22/07

We had a wonderful time here in the Seabiscuit!! Not a stone was left unturned when you stocked this house. We had everything we needed plus some!! Great weather and clear water !! Mid May is the perfect time to come!! It's fifteen minutes before "leave" time and the cleaning ladies are outside waiting in their car so we must go.

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Guest: The Otis Family
Date of Stay: 05/05/07 Review Submitted: 05/04/07

Once again we loved our time in the Seabiscuit - even more than last year, if that's possible. 80's and sunny all week, yet early enough in the season that not many around mid week. It made us feel like the pool and the gulf were here just for us. Needless to say we don't want to leave. We've really had some great times here the last two years. It's easy to feel at home in your home. (Tracee loved the Tulip bouquet that was awaiting our arrival - Thanks!) Hopefully we'll be back again next year - We truly love it here. Thanks.

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Guest: The L. Group
Date of Stay: 03/17/07 Review Submitted: 03/16/07

Dear Smith Family, Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home. Everything about the house is great! The beach was wonderful. We really enjoyed the crow's nest and the great beach view. It was sunny most of the week so we enjoyed many hours out at the beach and by the pool. The bikes and beach chairs were put to use!!! Overall we had a fantastic vacation and don't want to go back to the cold weather in KY. Thanks again for letting us stay.

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Guest: The U. Family
Date of Stay: 03/02/07 Review Submitted: 03/01/07

We had such a great time here at your place. Your home is beautiful and the view from the windows peak is great as well. We ran in the 5K and 1/2 marathon on Sunday in Seaside and had a blast doing it. But coming back here to a great home was nice after all that running. The weather was windy and cold but in the afternoons the sun peaked out and warmed us up a little. But no rain in the forecast which was nice due to our running!!! Thanks so much for sharing your home.....we will definitely be back soon.

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Guest: The C. and B. and D. Families
Date of Stay: 10/24/04 Review Submitted: 10/23/04

We thoroughly enjoyed your home and hope to make this an annual trip with our friends. The weather could not have been more enjoyable and the beach more relaxing. Everyone mentioned how lovely your home is and how well put together everything was. Thanks for your hospitality.

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Guest: The H. and C. Family
Date of Stay: 10/17/04 Review Submitted: 10/16/04

Loved it!! Thank you so much for your lovely home. Our family really had a wonderful time as we were here to celebrate a marriage at Watercolor. We appreciate the home decor and the art work of your children. Seabiscuit is a great name! Loved it all!!

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Guest: The H. Family
Date of Stay: 08/21/04 Review Submitted: 08/20/04

Super!! We loved our vacation - the weather, the house, the beaches...this was our first trip to the Emerald Coast and we will be back. Thank you.

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Guest: The R. Family
Date of Stay: 08/21/04 Review Submitted: 08/20/04

We were so comfortable here! So lovely - I'd love to go shopping with you!

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Guest: The R. Family
Date of Stay: 08/21/04 Review Submitted: 08/20/04

Loved our vacation, the house is decorated beautifully. We loved the water, both the gulf and the pool - my daughter Emily never wanted to get out! The diet begins Monday.

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Guest: The F. Family
Date of Stay: 07/31/04 Review Submitted: 07/30/04

We had a lot of fun staying at the Seabiscuit. The beach was wonderful except for the jellyfish. Thanks for sharing your home.

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Guest: The O. Family
Date of Stay: 07/31/04 Review Submitted: 07/30/04

Thank you so much for sharing your home - it was a wonderful "home away from home". The weather was gorgeous, our kids loved the decks (and games) and we had wonderful food the whole week.

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Guest: The F. Family
Date of Stay: 07/31/04 Review Submitted: 07/30/04

We had a wonderful family time in your beautiful Seabiscuit - thanks for sharing it with us.

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Guest: The S. and W. Families
Date of Stay: 07/03/04 Review Submitted: 07/02/04

This was our annual trip to the beach, but our first time staying at the Seabiscuit. With 4 adults and 5 kids, it was just the right size!! We enjoyed the beach and the pool, the concert at Seaside, lunch at the Blue Luna Cafe and Cowgirl Kitchen! We ate our annual dinner at the Red Bar in Grayton which was wonderful as always. The seafood market (Goat Feathers) was awesome for some of our meals at home. We really enjoyed Summer's Edge and would love to come back next year for more memories! Thanks so much.

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Guest: The M. Family
Date of Stay: 06/12/04 Review Submitted: 06/11/04

This week flew past quickly as all wonderful vacations seem to do. Our family of 8 enjoyed all the amentities of Seabiscuit and Summer's Edge. Thanks for sharing your home with its many amentities. We truly made memories that will remain with us in our hearts and minds. God Bless You!!

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Guest: The W. and G. and R. Families
Date of Stay: 05/22/04 Review Submitted: 05/21/04

We had a wonderful family vacation at Seabiscuit!! We loved the ocean views and the third floor getaway. Very relaxing - even with a one year old and a three year old! We'd love to stay another week in your beautiful home, but our money ran out (ha, ha)! We hope to return - maybe in the fall. We also hope you get to enjoy your own beach house this summer! Thanks for the hospitality!

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Guest: The S. Family
Date of Stay: 05/15/04 Review Submitted: 05/14/04

We never want to leave ... What a great place to stay and build wonderful family memories. Your home is beautiful and absolutely perfect. We were comfortable the moment we walked in. Thank you so much for a very fun, relaxing week. Seabiscuit will always be a fond memory. Would love to come back. Loved all the decks and the porch swing was our favorite. Seagrove is just perfect the way it is, tell them to stop building so it doesn't get too big. Enjoy this beautiful beach treasure!!

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Guest: The H. and G. Family
Date of Stay: 05/08/04 Review Submitted: 05/07/04

We have had a lovely time. You have a beautiful place, well appointed, and comfortable. The area is incredible. The beaches like sugar - the water like tourquoise and the grandkids loved the pool. Thanks so much for allowing us to be here.

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Guest: The H. Family
Date of Stay: 03/27/04 Review Submitted: 03/26/04

We had a lovely relaxing time!! We have all been blessed by you and your hospitality. Make sure you walk to the coffee house, they are so nice in there. Taste the wine, listen to the shores, relax...enjoy.

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Guest: The A. Family
Date of Stay: 03/27/04 Review Submitted: 03/26/04

Harold and Kimberly, I am sitting at your kitchen bar with the door open listening to the sound of the waves and seeing a clear blue gorgeous morning. God is so good and he has blessed you with this beautiful beach home - Enjoy every minute with your young children. We had a perfect week. Every day was warm and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your home - everyone loved the decor and comfort. The kitchen is definitely well equipped!! God Bless. Romans 1-16

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Guest: The M. K. and S. Family
Date of Stay: 01/02/04 Review Submitted: 01/01/04

We loved the Seabiscuit. The kids loved the pool and bunk beds. We have been spending New Years in Seaside for the past 10 years - 3 couples and 3 kids and there will be more kids for next year - we all want to come back to the Seabiscuit. Happy New Year 2004

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Guest: The S. and C. Family
Date of Stay: 11/30/03 Review Submitted: 11/29/03

The Site's and Compton's had a wonderful Thanksgiving and the accomodations were quite grand. We were here with 37 other friends and family sharing 5 houses around the cul-de-sac. This was our 30th annual Thanksgiving celebration. We had tremendous fun! Thanks for sharing the beautiful home.

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Guest: The B. Family
Date of Stay: 10/11/03 Review Submitted: 10/10/03

This house is better equipped than mine! No minor detail has been omitted. What a treat!! I am just madly in love with this house - hopefully we'll have a reunion next year - many thanks to the owners.

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Guest: The A. Family
Date of Stay: 08/16/03 Review Submitted: 08/15/03

This was our first trip to the Emerald Coast of Florida and we loved it! Great weather, clear water, and beautiful white beaches were a treat for us Northerners. Seabiscuit was the perfect house for our family of 5 (3 sons) with the numerous sleeping areas and close proximity to the beach and pool. We enjoyed the many great places to eat from here to Destin.

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Guest: The L. and B. Family
Date of Stay: 08/02/03 Review Submitted: 08/01/03

Good morning Sunshine! Love the house, not the new neighbors (under construction). Seabiscut is adorable. The area is great for the whole family. The kids loved the beach and pool. We enjoyed the early morning bike rides to Deer Lake. Thank goodness we had those wake up calls. Seabiscut was a gracious host to us all. The teens totally enjoyed the tower room. The parents enjoyed the beautiful decor and very roomy accomodations. Thanks for sharing,

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Guest: A. S.
Date of Stay: 07/07/03 Review Submitted: 07/06/03

This house is the most coolest home that I have ever stayed in. If I could change 1 thing it would be nothing. This house is the best home in the world. It has everthing that I love. Never change anything. 11 yrs. old

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Guest: The S. Family
Date of Stay: 06/07/03 Review Submitted: 06/06/03

I was so very 'lucky' to have met you two last summer as you were readying this wonderful home. You have done an outstanding job. Came this year with my three daughters and husband. We had a great time. The weather was beautiful and all your special touches are truly appreciated. Have even booked it again next summer. Sorry we missed you. Arrived early on May 31, just missing you two (the crib lady was leaving and told me). Thanks again for everything.

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Guest: The M. Family
Date of Stay: 04/20/03 Review Submitted: 04/19/03

What an awesome way to spend Easter 2003! We had a wonderful time in Sea Grove. Great house, beautiful weather and good food! Thanks for sharing the "SeaBiscuit" with us.

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Guest: The P. Family
Date of Stay: 04/11/03 Review Submitted: 04/10/03

Great house, great beach, but cold, rainy weather.

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