Vacation Rentals by Owner

Spring Bliss

Guest: Jim (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 03/10/12 Review Submitted: 03/30/12

What an awesome place to relax. We stayed there for a week in mid-March with our college age son and two of his friends. It was wonderful. So wonderful, there were days where we didn't want to leave to go anywhere else! The house is about a 15-20 minute walk to the beach. Shopping is very convenient, so you don't have to bother with traffic at all really. The pool and spa have heaters that heat up very quickly. The kitchen is very nice and the Florida room was a great place to hang out. Thanks again, Carla.

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

Better than described! Family reunion that even our teenagers want to return to!

Guest: Frank R (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 12/17/11 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

The home is actually much better than described. There's a sofa/sleeper in the Florida Room (facing the pool) and another in the living room (with media center/TV). Our teenagers chose the Florida room and Living Room to "crash" so one could watch TV and the other could see the sunrise in the morning along with dolphins, and leaping "Pinfish" which fly out of the water. Everything was as described if not better. One of the few places everyone, including our finicky hard-to-please teenagers (19 & 17) asked "when can we go back?" We fished off the dock (one of the best places to catch fish) but did not use it for boating as I'm not that good of a boat "captain" to know how to navigate the tides and when its okay to come in and out. The only minor adjustment we made is we launched our leased boat from the marina to avoid dangers of the shoals/sandbars around Boca Ciega Isle but that's it. Beautiful place. Quiet. No noise at night. We didn't want to leave! Weather was blue skies and in mid to high 70's everyday. After a difficult year where we lost a family member - this was the perfect place provide us the solace and respite we all needed. In actuality, you can stay right here on the property and not go anywhere and still have a great time! Owner was excellent in every aspect. See you again soon!

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

amazing!

Guest: Mark (Ofallon, IL)
Date of Stay: 12/05/11 Review Submitted: 12/15/11

Home was beautiful and the view was spectacular! The house had everything you could possibly need and we couldn't have asked for a better deal. I want to personally thank Carla for her generosity and appreciate her letting us rent her property.

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

August 27, 2011 was our date of arrival and we stayed for 9 days

Guest: Susan (Orlando Florida USA)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11 Review Submitted: 09/20/11

We were there at the end of August/beginning of September 2011. This home is adorable in a private little neighborhood close to town. When you walk into the home it is warm and inviting. The furnishings are nicely appointed and add to the comfort and charm of the home. The back room of the home looks out over the pool and the bay with a breathtaking view. You could sit there for hours watching the Pelicans dive for fish and the dolphins play in front of the house. The home is in excellent condition and has been well cared for inside and out. The house is well equipped with just about anything you could want on your vacation. One of the things we loved about staying in this home is that we could get a free beach ride to any restaurant on the island, which we did every night. They come and picked you up within 15-20 minutes after you called and gladly returned you home at the end of the evening, free of charge [they work for tips.] We loved that we could bring our dog and he loved the fenced back yard! The owner Carla was wonderful to work with and very accomodating. We are already planning our next visit.

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

Great home & great view!

Guest: Alex (Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

We stayed at this home the end of July/early August and loved it. It is very clean, nicely decorated with plenty of room. The open pool with view and dock makes this home spectacular! It is in a very quiet neighborhood and close to the public beach entrance of Lido beach and with plenty of things to do on Treasure Island. We loved it (4 adults and 1 child) and highly recommend this home. We will be back. The owner was always available and we had no issues with the home - everything was perfect. Thanks again for a great vacation experience and the view of dolphin's in the morning! :)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Perfect Relaxing Vacation!

Guest: Ron and LeaAnn (Massillon, Oh)
Date of Stay: 05/29/11 Review Submitted: 06/09/11

Our stay in this home was wonderful! Its convenient location meant little time spent in the car yo get to our favorite destinations like Fort Desoto, Sunset Beach, John's Pass and the Pier! Carla provides just about everything you need and the home was very clean and orderly! The pool and the dock provided hours of entertainment for the kids and during low tides, clusters of starfish can be seen. The morning sunrise and evening sunsets were spectacular!! We plan on returning for our next Florida trip!

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

Million Dollar View Indeed !

Guest: Jeff (NL, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/22/11 Review Submitted: 05/25/11

We loved our stay here and will be back ! The house is centrally located yet the neighborhood is quiet....the backyard pool area with dock on Boca Ciega Bay was just what we wanted......there is lots to see back there - fish jumping continuously, sailboats, kayaks, pelicans, cranes and one of the tour boats is a Mississippi River paddle-boat - really nice when returning after dark all lit up !! There are lots of power boats and sea-doos but they are always far enough away to not be noisy. The house is bright and roomy with a great view of the water from the kitchen and "Florida room". Carla is great to deal with - Thanks Carla !!!

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

Paradise Found!

Guest: Thelma G. (Drumore, PA)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 03/22/11

As I write this review I am sitting by the pool watching the pelicans play on Boca Ciega Bay. My husband and I arrived on March 11th and will be here until the 26th. Our only complaint is that it will not be long enough! From the moment you walk through the door you feel at home. Everything is perfect!!! Equipped with all the amenities you could possibly ask for. The home is beautifully decorated; clean, comfy, cozy and well cared for. What really makes the house extraordinary is the view. The views are just breathtaking, sunrise, moonrise and glimpses of sunset. Daily traffic includes boats cruising by and the locals….heron, pelicans, diving ducks and dolphins! You feel as if you are living on a boat that’s how close to the water you are. The home is so conveniently located. It really is the best of all worlds. Out of the high traffic area but close enough to walk to the beach, restaurants, grocery stores, drug stores etc. As if this weren’t enough you could not ask for a better owner to work with. Carla is so helpful and kind we feel as if we have not just rented a vacation home but made a friend! Thank you Carla for all of your help and for sharing your beautiful home with us. We LOVE it here and hope to see you again and again and again!!!!! Ted and Thelma Grumbein

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

Great House

Guest: Cliff (Santa Barbara, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/23/10 Review Submitted: 01/01/11

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving Weekend staying in this Boca Ciega Bay home. It was very comfortable. It was quiet, had a large kitchen and lights of light. The house is quite large with a great floor plan. The bed was comfortable, bathroom large and the setting beautiful. We were able to take advantage of both the pool and the spa. We have stayed in many vrbo.com homes in both the US and in Europe and this one was one of the nicer ones. We hope to stay there next time we are in St. Petersburg.

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

Great Place / Great Location

Guest: Carl (Dayton Ohio)
Date of Stay: 10/30/10 Review Submitted: 11/11/10

My wife and I and another couple just stayed at the home last week. We enjoyed the house very much.. The Florida room and pool area were especially nice and offered a great view of the bay. We saw dolphins swimming by about every night of our stay. The house is conveniently located near the public beach, shopping and restaurants. The owner was very easy to work with. We will definately rent the home again next year.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Home For a Relaxing Vacation

Guest: R&R (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 10/16/10 Review Submitted: 10/03/11

We just arrived home from a week's vacation at this home. It was just what we needed. Early morning sunrises with a great cup of coffee, and late evening cocktails beside the warm jacuzzi tub! Even our children (11 & 12) loved the slow pace. This property is close enough to everything you could possible want or need; but far enough from the hustle and bustle that normally accompanies a busy beach vacation. We spent a day and half up at Disney World which is only a short two hour ride from the home. The rest of our vacation was spent lounging by the pool and sharing evenings and meals with family who live close by. It was perfect. Carla is a delight to work with and the home far exceeds expectations. We have traveled and stayed in several VRBO rentals and this one is by far the best when it comes to value and surroundings. The dolphins swimming by and the hunt for lizards made my daughter's vacation! Thanks Carla for making your home available. We hope to return soon!

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

Labor Day Weekend 2010

Guest: Greg (Orlando, FL USA)
Date of Stay: 08/26/10 Review Submitted: 09/18/10

We enjoyed every minute of our time at this beautiful home. The location is perfect for everything you desire. The beach, shopping, dining and anything else you could need are all within 5-10 minutes away. There is a boat ramp about a mile away and made it very convienent for us to bring our water toys. The home itself is private, very clean and very well maintained. We enjoyed watching both the sunrises and sunsets from the pool and the dock out back. The home has everything you need for cooking your own meals. Another nice feature about this property is the parking. The drive way is long and wide, great for parking all the vehicles with or without trailers. The views are amazing and we spent a lot of time in just simply taking it all in. We do intend on returning in the future. The owner is very helpful and easy to work with. It could have only been better if we would have had more time.

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

Relaxing Getaway...

Guest: Darrrell, Jen and Luke (Richwood, Kentucky )
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/10/10

We would highly recommend this rental....we stayed last week with our young son and had an amazing time. We enjoyed the pool every day and found the view of the bay spectacular. This home is clean, well-kept and very spacious. We will surely be back next year for another relaxing getaway.

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A great vacation!!

Guest: Beth (Marietta, GA USA)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/22/10

We absolutely LOVED the house. It was clean, and decorated nicely. The pool and hot tub were wonderful. The view from the pool was breathtaking. We saw dolphin swimming very close to the pool a few days. We will definetely be visting again!

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

Perfect Vacation

Guest: Nikki (Northern Mississippi)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 08/10/10

This place was perfect in every way and was even better than it looked in the pictures. It was in a great location, had a wonderful view and was everything we hoped it would be. It was very clean and provided all of the ammenities you could want or need. Everything was close by including the beach, groceries, great resteraunts and shopping. We will be going back every year and more often if possible.

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

Awesome

Guest: Karen (Toledo, OH)
Date of Stay: 07/12/10 Review Submitted: 08/26/10

This was our second year vacationing here and it was AWESOME. The home is very clean with everything you would need. Our boys loved the pool and hot tub. We even fished off the dock this year. You are close to everything including the beach, grocery store, restaurants and the Tampa Bay Rays. There is even a nice little park at the end of the street. We came home from this vacation truly relaxed. We enjoyed the views of the bay and saw dolphin almost daily. We look forward to returning next year.

Recommended for:Families with young children

Excellent Vacation Spot

Guest: Jenn (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 05/01/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

I had the most relaxing stay at this house. The owner is very easy to work with and the house is gorgeous! I plan on staying again soon!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Guest: Go Bucks (Columbus, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 03/11/10 Review Submitted: 03/11/10

This home is truly Paradise found! The views on Boca Ciega Bay are beyond compare including sailboats, yachts, and dolphins. Fish can be caught off the dock and cooked on the outside grill. The pool and hot tub complete a day in the sun. The home was spotless upon arrival. The home is located in a quiet neighborhood and the Gulf is only a few short miles away. The owner lives near-by and is responsive to every need or question. We hope to return here yearly and consider this our "home away from home.

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Guest: Curtis & Michelle (Evans, GA)
Date of Stay: 01/19/10 Review Submitted: 01/19/10

Spent an excellent Thanksgiving holiday here. An extremely clean house with a huge open sunroom was perfect to look out across the bay. Very quiet neighbourhood, except for when our kids were in the pool which made sleeping at night perfect ! Two dolphins came right up to the dock three morning in a row..it was great !! Hope to be back soon.

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Guest: Jeff & Jennifer Sivori1 (Taylors,SC)
Date of Stay: 12/09/09 Review Submitted: 12/09/09

The view from this house is absolutely gorgeous! We loved sitting in the hot tub while looking out over the beautiful bay! It is very clean and comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay here. The owner is friendly and wonderful to deal with as well. We can't wait to visit and stay in this house again!

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Guest: Heather McConnell (Greer, SC, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/10/09 Review Submitted: 08/10/09

Awesome place to stay! Very nice decor! Great views of Boca Ciega Bay. Great fishing from dock. Saltwater pool is awesome. We hated to leave and would stay here again. Owner easy to deal with, too :)!

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Guest: Hook 'em Horns (Orlando)
Date of Stay: 06/17/09 Review Submitted: 06/17/09

What a spot. Great pool and jacuzzi. We had our boat and the owner allowed us to use the lift. Awesome sunsets. Close to everything. Very easy going owner. Great to deal with.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/28/08 Review Submitted: 12/28/08

My husband and I really enjoyed this house. The owner was very flexible ith check-in and check-out. The location was easy to find and central to everything on St. Pete Beach. And the view from the back room is worth every cent. We also really enjoyed the hot tub and having our boat on the lift out back. We highly recommend renting this house.

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Guest: Ron 3 (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 01/15/08 Review Submitted: 01/15/08

Wow! What a super place to stay. This house exceeded our expectations. Very nice and comfortable decor. Beds were very, very comfortable. Did not get to use the pool or hot tub, but they are very nice. Owner was very easy to work with and very accommodating. Highly recommended. Be sure to eat at The Reef while you are there.

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