Vacation Rentals by Owner

The Hughes family

Guest: Bob (Banff)
Date of Stay: 05/08/12 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

we had a great stay in Florida at the lake house. the house was very clean and organized. Can't wait too stay again.

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

The Best Place We've Ever Stayed

Guest: James (Lewis, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 04/21/12 Review Submitted: 05/01/12

The house was exactly what we needed. The accommodations were perfect, the location was perfect, and the general overall atmosphere was perfect. The pool table was an added bonus. The house has a "homey" feel to it that you could NEVER get in a hotel. The price was affordable and worth every penny. Tiffany and Eric were both extremely friendly and helpful. I would recommend this house to anyone who wanted a home away from home. We would be heartbroken if the house wasn't available to us on our next visit to Florida. We couldn't imagine staying anywhere else but here. Our next trip will definitely be planned around the availability of this home, because we wouldn't want to stay anywhere else.

Owner response:Wow! Thank you so much for that glowing review! It truly means a lot to us that our guests find our Holiday Lake House comfortable and "homey"... But what a marvelous feeling to know you found it to be PERFECT!

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

love it!!

Guest: Sally (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11 Review Submitted: 08/28/11

This is a nice vacation home, it is just beautiful.Looking forward to coming back next year maybe for two more weeks. I love the home because its comfortable and you feel like your right at home. The lake is just a beautiful view. The house has everything you need and its near anything you want to go. I give this home an A++.

Owner response:We are so glad to hear Sally and her family enjoyed their stay. To be graded with an "A++" just as we hit Back to School Time feels great! We're proud to ensure a comfortable stay for our guests. It will be our pleasure to make your reservation for next year as well.

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

Family Retreat

Guest: Connie (Niceville, Florida)
Date of Stay: 03/20/11 Review Submitted: 03/30/11

Our immediate family recently used the house to visit Mom's favorite small restaurants and shopping areas from her pre retirement life. We also discovered a few new places of interest in the Dunedin - Clearwater areas north of Tampa. The owners provide a variety of pamphlets and handouts for those who are unfamiliar with the area. The kitchen was very well appointed and the entire home was spotless!! The beds and sofas are very comfortable. Their street is tucked far enough away from the main roads to enjoy the solitude and view from the main room and the new patio furniture in the back yard. My husband and I ventured out in the canoe and in less than 1 hour we spotted a variety of birds, as well as several small alligators. The Lake House exceeded our expectations and if the weather had been less than perfect we would have spent some time using the pool table or attempting table tennis. Initially we needed some help to watch a rental DVD. One phone call to Eric and he quickly got us back on track. I would like to return here periodically when we have a chance for another mini - family reunion.

Owner response:We are so glad you took the chance to explore Lake Conley via canoe. This is also one of our favorite activities when we have visit the Holiday Lake House. We're happy you enjoyed the location and discovered a few new gems of interest!

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

February 2011

Guest: Jim (Johnstown, PA)
Date of Stay: 02/01/11 Review Submitted: 02/27/11

We spent the month of February 2010 here and were delighted. The house is clean and is nicely located. It is off the beaten path so it is nice and quiet but is close enough to everything we needed to make it a wonderful month here. We had 2 couples here and it provides plenty of privacy when desired. It was easy to get to tourist sites (museums, racetrack, shopping, multiple restaurants, etc.) within a short drive so you can fill up as much time as you'd like. The lake in the back yard provided hours of entertainment with all the wildlife in and on it. We would certainly recommend this place to anyone wanting to have a pleasant visit. We had a minor glitch while we were here and the owners responded very quickly and efficiently. They are easy to deal with and seem to be caring people. A plus in this day and age. Again, we would highly recommend this place.

Owner response:Thank you so much for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed the Lake House and its convenient location. We are sure our next renters will enjoy the brand new washer/dryer! Please consider us when your travels bring you back to Holiday.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Vacation Stay

Guest: Carol (Butler KY)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10 Review Submitted: 12/06/10

Great home to stay in, very clean, spacious, house well equipped. My son and husband enjoyed the pool table, son in-law and grand daughter enjoyed the fishing. Would definitely rent again.

Owner response:Such simple diversions help the Holiday Lake House feel like a real excape from the outside world. Thank you for your positive review!

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

Sweet and Cozy on the water!

Guest: Patty (Sacramento,Ca)
Date of Stay: 08/19/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/11

I had an unexpected change in plans and needed a place to stay on short notice. The owner of this property was so helpful and kind! The house is cozy and well appointed. The view of the fresh water lake and a near by tree full of birds was a welcome site in the mornings. The house fit my needs perfectly and I will stay here again should the need arise!

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

The Very Best 8 Day Vacation We Ever Had!

Guest: Sheila & Dave McK (Albuquerque, NM)
Date of Stay: 06/02/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

I couldn't wait to write this review! We spent 8 wonderful days in the very lovely Holiday Lake House! Each morning was spent out on the patio viewing the variety of birds on the small lake island and watching for the alligators. Every evening was spent out there too! Our kids and granddaughter wanted to come and take pictures of the Great Blue Heron, The Great White Heron and the Wood Stork that would land in the yard and pose for our cameras! The house itself was roomy, beautifully appointed, every amenity you could ask for! Tiffany could not have been more lovely to deal with! It was a perfect place to come home to after a day of sightseeing. Clearwater Beach was a short drive as well as the Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs. I would and will recommend this house to friends and family!

Owner response:How sweet! Your enthusiasm for the Holiday Lake House just makes me smile! The birds and other wildlife truly seem to be a highlight for many of our renters. We hope you captured some beautiful pictures!

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A lovely ten days

Guest: Judeth (Santa Barbara, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/17/10

We stayed at the Lake House for ten days in May, 2010. It was all that Tiffany and Eric's VRBO listing promised, and more. The house itself is nicely-appointed, comfortable and very clean. Unlike other VRBO places we've stayed, there was no shortage of cooking utensils, paper products, or towels. There was even some laundry detergent available for our first load of wash! But the real highlight of the Lake House is the view from the large family room and the master bedroom. There was a non-stop parade of egrets, cormorants, herons, gulls, terns . . . and, yes . . . alligators! The sturdy fence at the lake's edge kept the reptiles away, but many birds came into the yard to preen and just hang out. Lovely! Tiffany was available by email to us during our stay, and her replies to our questions were friendly, clear and complete. We highly recommend the Lake House to anyone who's looking for a comfortable, restful, nature-full vacation in the Holiday area.

Owner response:We really appreciate your kind and thorough review. We are glad that the Holiday Lake House was able to meet all your needs during your stay. Most of our visitors love the non-stop parade of Florida's finest birds and gators.Couldn't imagine a better recommendation! Thank you so much!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Guest: Burris (Evansville, IN.)
Date of Stay: 10/19/09 Review Submitted: 10/19/09

We recently stayed at The Lakehouse, It was an enjoyable experience.Very clean, lots of room! You can't beat the location and the scenery! We will return. The owners could not be nicer! GO GATORS!!!!

Owner response:Since you wrote your original review, we now have a son @ UF! So with all enthusiasm, "Go Gators! Indeed!" We look forward to your next visit!

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Guest: Mary Beth3 (Wilkes-Barre, PA )
Date of Stay: 07/05/09 Review Submitted: 07/05/09

Thanks for letting us stay at your amazing Lake House. We had an awesome time! We will be back...

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Guest: sandi4 (blairsville, ga)
Date of Stay: 09/03/08 Review Submitted: 09/03/08

We recently spent 3 nights at the lake house. What a delight. It was very roomy and clean. I hosted a dinner for 10 of my relatives and we had agreat time and plenty of dining space. What a wonderful way to visit relatives. We really enjoyed having our own space and watching the lake was so relaxing.

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Guest: Jim & Maureen Martin (Dover, Delaware)
Date of Stay: 07/28/08 Review Submitted: 07/28/08

We certainly enjoyed our time in your lakehouse. It is so nicely furnished and equipped. Our 3-year-old granddaughter loved the pool table where we invented a new game with lots of clapping and cheering. She loved going to the yellow house to see Pop-Pop.

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Guest: Louise Haugen (Port Perry Ontario CA)
Date of Stay: 04/20/08 Review Submitted: 04/20/08

We had a wonderful time at the "house at the Lake". The house was in immaculate condition. It was very interesting to watch the wild life on the lake and the birds that landed on the patio. We will certainly go back there again.

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Guest: Sue & Ron1 (Winnipeg, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/14/08 Review Submitted: 03/14/08

What a wonderful week we spent in your beautiful home. We were slow at heading out each day as we sat outside watching the birds and gators. The blue heron came often for photo ops. Your house is decorated so nicely and is so well-stocked. There was nothing we needed. Thanks again for letting us stay i your lovely Lake House.

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Guest: Al and Annette (Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 03/04/08 Review Submitted: 03/04/08

We really enjoyed the time spent in your wonderful home. It was a clean, modern, quiet lake paradise and had everything we needed. We left WI in a snowstorm and loved relaxing on the patio absorbing the sun, watching the herons and gators. Lots in the area to see and do, plus we had a great place to come home to. Hope we are able to come back again.

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