Great condo

Guest: Erin (Deland)
Date of Stay: 09/01/11 Review Submitted: 01/08/12

I stayed here with my family in September 2011. We had great time. The condo is located very close to the pool and beach access. We have small children and the condo was clean, fully stocked with necessities and we overall had a great stay. The owner was very friendly and very fast return of deposit. Great vacation and definitely will rent again !

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

From Kentucky to Florida

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

The time in New Smyrna was amazing and the condo/complex were above expectations. The pool along with the beach views and the perfect weather all week made for an enjoyable, as well as spect- acular vacation. The condo unit was fully equipped with all the amentities of home. Extras included a beach side umbrella, board games for entertain- ment and many other extras that made the stay worthwhile. Also, the complex was across from supermarket inside a strip-mall, many restaurants and other shopping venues that made New Smyrna an easy choice for visiting again/again!!!! Orlando/Daytona are an easy drive on I-95 for Disney and NASCAR fans, as well as Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida, all of which are less than two hours drive time. This is a must stay for the vacationer to New Smyrna, Florida! A very family friendly area with miles of beach to walk, run, sun & shell seek! Thank you to the wonderful owner(s) of the unit whom do make the "coming home" to Florida a pleasant memory to behold until the next visit to the Sunshine State very, very soon!

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

Nice place!

Guest: Karen (Titusville, Florida)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/12/11

We have been staying at Castle Reef every summer for over 20 years and I have to say this is one of the nicer units there. Bed is comfortable and it is a king size. Many of the units have queen size beds. So this was a nice plus. Couches were clean and comfortable. Only drawback I saw in this unit was the lack of silverware. We had a family dinner and had to borrow some silverware from another unit. Plenty of coffee cups, plates etc. Everything we needed!! Thanks and we will be back next summer. Karen & Chuck

Owner response:Thanks for your comments. Many family reunions take place in the complex with members of larger groups getting together and renting multiple units at the same time. This one bedroom apartment is well stocked for up to four people.

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

Castle Reef Vacation Getaway

Guest: Chip (Connellsville, Pa)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11 Review Submitted: 05/27/11

Don, your condo was awesome. Very tastefully decorated, extremely clean and fully stocked. Many times, we rent a condo only to find the kitchen and beach supplies to be virtually non existent. Yours was quite the opposite.....the beach chairs, umbrella and cooler came in very handy and were much appreciated. The view from the balcony is awesome and the pool area and beach are very close and easy to get to. We usually visit NSB 2-3 times per year as we have relatives in the area and always stay beachside. Your condo was one of the best we have ever rented.We will check your calendar for future visits. Great hospitality. Thanks!

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

Perfect vacation

Guest: Gail (Cherry Valley Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 04/27/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

We stayed in Don's wonderful condo at the end of April. What a great stay we had. The condo is very nice, clean and well kept. Nothing was worn or in disrepair. The floor plan was great. Sliders from the living room and the bedroom went out to the lanai. Beautiful views. I had no problem getting wireless on my laptop from outside and most of the time from inside.There was a very effecient washer and dryer right across the corridor. $1.50 to wash or dry and they both worked very well. The grounds were beautiful. The maintenance guy was out early every day cleaning the huge salt water pool. He also picked up any trash and straighten all the outdoor furniture. Very nice pool setup. Shuffleboard was a great diversion since we don't play it at home. The beach is beautiful. Nice soft sand but firm enough for a good walk. A large food store across the street. Liquor store, local bar, restaurants are also across the street. Laundry mat where I bought a box of detergent for my one load to do at the condo. Little Italy pizza was great (right across the street). Very friendly there. They also have a regular Italian menu. New Smyrna is not a party town. It's good for families and those that don't need bars and babes. The closest beach bar Chases on the Beach (about a mile or less walk) was good for a drink or two or...They have a pool! It gets crowded with young ones. We golfed 5 days at different courses. The most we paid was $27 at the LPGA International Course in Daytona, Pristine! Use golfnow.com for discount prices. I could go on and on. I've been all over Florida and I think I have found the place I would not mind retiring to and until I retire I will be back! Thanks Don!

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

Five weeks of R&R

Guest: Dan and Aileen (Northbrook, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 03/01/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/11

Our vacation in this lovely condo couldn't have been nicer. The condo is nicely furnished and in beautiful condition. The floor plan is lovely. There is a breakfast bar connecting the kitchen to the dining/living room,which we enjoyed very much. There is a beautiful view of the pool and ocean from the living room as well as bedroom and balcony. Sliding glass doors in the living room and bedroom give you access to the balcony. Excellent restaurants and good shopping are close by. We were there from 3/1/11 to 4/7/11 We can't wait to return in 2012.

Owner response:Thank you to all my guests that appreciate the beauty of New Smyrna beach. Just wanted to point out that for those guests who see an occasional small dog being walked on the property, the condo rules allow only owners to have a pet in their unit. Thanks..(Striving to make your stay a very enjoyable experience).

Recommended for:Pet owners, age 55+.

Feb.2011

Guest: Marie and Gary (Daggett,MI)
Date of Stay: 02/01/11 Review Submitted: 03/11/11

My husband and stayed in this unit the month of Feb. 2011. What a wonderful place to get away from the cold for a while. The condo was very clean and nicely decorated. My favorite part was listening to the waves at night and sitting on the balcony in the morning saying my prayers. What a wonderful view God created for us to enjoy! We would definitely come here again. Also, Don was very prompt returning our deposit. Thanks Don!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car.

Great stay

Guest: Diana and Ian (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/01/11 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

This was our first visit to New Smyrna Beach, and this condo. We had a great stay for a full month. The location is excellent. We enjoyed a daily walk on a beautiful, pristine and traffic free beach. As well the condo was close to nature, attractions, restaurants, and stores. The town of New Smyrna is very nice. The condo was clean, well maintained, and well equipped. The owner was very easy to work with, and most responsive to our needs. Very friendly people, and overall a great stay.

Recommended for:Age 55+.

Great Time

Guest: Jimmy & Debbie (McDonough, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/06/10

This was the first time staying at this condo and our first visit to New Smyrna Beach. We had a great time. The room was wonderful. Clean and lots of sunlight. Great view of pool and ocean. Grocery store directly across the street. Very convenient. Everyone was so friendly. Condo had everything we needed, every beach chairs and umbrella. We would definitely recommend and look forward to staying there again.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Family vacation

Guest: Pta Siskin (Chattanooga, TN, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/08/09 Review Submitted: 08/25/09

family had a great time. great location & very clean beach. convenient to Daytona, Orlando, & Cape Canaveral which opens up more possibilities which were difficult to fit into just one week.

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