Reviews for Vilano Beach Vacation Rental - VRBO 162846 - 2 BR Florida North East Townhome in FL, Ponte Vedra Shores, West One Block to the Ocean

A Warm, Welcoming and Relaxing Experience!

Guest Paul
Date of stay 04/06/13
Review Submitted 05/16/13

This home tastefully screams Beachtime Fun! We loved our stay. Access to the beach was a short convenient walk. The neighborhood is quite, the condo is very nicely appointed and the fenced yard is HUGE. Clear easy instructions and wonderful communication with the owner. Can't wait to return! Also a brand new Publix right down the road!

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

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Lillian & Frank, and dogs

Guest Lillian & Frank
Date of stay 12/21/12
Review Submitted 01/10/13

This fully-equipped townhome was a perfect place to stay for us and our two dogs. Terry was very professional to work with, and was very accommodating on arrival times and answering our questions. Terry had all the amenities of home waiting for us, plus a very reaxing hot tub and beautifully landscaped and fenced yard. The townhouse was clean. The dogs enjoyed using the doggie door from the sunny screened/glassed porch to the yard. The two flat screen TV's were great, along with the new king size bed. Having a computer to use was good as we did not need to bring one with us. The location was quiet, and was only a one-block walk to the beach. The location also allowed us to walk out to dinner to two good seafood restaurants, one along the beach, and the other along the Intercoastal Waterway. There is a new Publix Supermarket just minutes away, and St Augustine is only mintues away as well. We were glad that we found Terry's place as staying along a beach-front rental along A1A would have been noisey with traffic. Five stars to Terry for making this rental very comfortable and relaxing! We would stay here again. Thank you.

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

Owner response: Thank you for the beautiful review. I look forward to having you back next Christmas on whatever day you decide. Hopefully you will have some of the same warm temperatures and I can find the unit in the same condition as when you arrived. My housekeeper loves visitors like yourself....could not tell you had a pet there. Have a good year.

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mayo clinic

Guest kat
Date of stay 11/10/12
Review Submitted 11/17/12

WE ARE MAYO CLIENTS. AND WE BOTH FEEL SO LUCKY TO HAVE FOUND THIS PLACE TO STAY IN FOR MY HUSBAND'S SURGERY. EVERYONE WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT TERRY. WE ENDED UP HAVING TO STAY AN EXTRA NIGHT DUE TO HIS SURGERY.. SHE WAS SO HELPFUL AND ACCOMODATING. THE LOCATION TO STORES, THE MAYO CLINIC AND RESTUARANTS WERE JUST GREAT. THE FENCED IN BACK YARD FOR OUR DOG WAS PRICELESS...WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO USING THIS PLACE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. WE HAVE TO MAKE AT LEAST 4 TO 6 TRIPS A YEAR AND LAST YEAR IT WAS EVEN MORE VISITS. THANK YOU SO MUCH TERRY AND WE WILL LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AGAIN... SINCERELY, KATHY AND DARRY

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: I was very happy to be able to help you. You had enough on your plate with his medical condition. I know my unit would have been perfect and close enough. I did want to get work done but I can always do that, your husbands health was more important. Thank you for doing all the linens and cleaning up, you are more than welcome back and I hope I will be available when you need to come back which for your sake I hope is not too soon. Thank you and God Bless

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Wonderful home! So impressed!

Guest Stephanie Monet
Date of stay 07/08/12
Review Submitted 07/17/12

My mother and I stayed there for a week. We were beyond impressed with the home. It was incredibly clean, convenient, and had everything we needed right there! Only a block from the beach with private access, which was nice because we had most of the beach all to ourselves. The location is wonderful. It's right down the street from 3 of our favorite restaurants (Aunt Kate's, The Reef, and Caps). We couldn't have asked for a better home for the week. The price for it was wonderful as well. We will definitely be staying there from now on!

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

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Great Place!

Guest WV Vacationers
Date of stay 06/30/12
Review Submitted 07/21/12

When we got there it was definately what we expected based on the information we got from this site. It was very clean and we had everything we needed. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay again.

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

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Fantastic Place

Guest ginny elzinga_HAC70247
Date of stay 06/20/12
Review Submitted 07/01/12

We spent a delightful week here! We even had "Debby", but thanks to the Wifi, we were able to determine when the heavy rains were coming, so we were able to go to the beach everyday. The place is really cute and my granddaughters loved counting all of the Flipflops. The kitchen was so well equipped---and having all the condiments included was an added bonus. I have stayed in other places, where they strip the unit with every rental and you need to go out and buy bare essentials. Thanks Terry for doing a great job for your renters! We really appreciated it!

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

Owner response: Sorry I cannot control the weather but I do try to keep everything in my place. I like to sneak away in between renters and do not want to have to bring everything with me. Even with the rain, I am glad you got to enjoy the beach and hot tub. I appreciate you taking care of my place too. Hope to see you again.

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Great location to all that NW Florida offers

Guest Matt
Date of stay 05/06/12
Review Submitted 06/05/12

We had a great time in Villano Beach. The house was the perfect size for 4 adults and one small child, and was a great value for what we needed. The beach was just a short walk away, and we enjoyed the hot tub and fenced-in back yard. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. We hope to be back again someday!

Recommended for: Families with young children

Owner response: Thank you for your review. I do hope to see you again and appreciate the condition you left my unit in............just as when you arrived!

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Perfect Place for our first winter in Florida!

Guest Carol
Date of stay 01/01/12
Review Submitted 07/03/12

We spent our first winter in Floria here with our two small dogs and cat. We all loved it! The fenced back yard was perfect for the dogs and we enjoyed how lovely Terry had the yard landscaped. Of course the hot tub was great. The neighborhood was quite and we were just a walk across the street to be on the quiet beach where we walked the dogs daily and collected tons of seashells. Everything was at the house we needed and Terry was most accommodating and even upgraded the flat tv to a large new one that we enjoyed during our 3 month stay. The wireless computer setup was perfect to do some work while we were away. Terry introduced us to some great people and places while we were there. The location was ideal for us as we could just cross the bridge to enjoy St. Augustine. The fishing was also good as well as some boating we did. I even found a great health club with Zumba to attend and become a regular. Thanks for all of your great assistance Terry and we look forward to being back this coming winter!

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

Owner response: I am glad you had such a nice time and am coming back again. I know bringing in the new 40" 3D TV was a surprise for you and I have a few more in store by the time you arrive in January. I already switched out the Queen bed for a King Size in the Master Bedroom and a new cover on the spa. My neighbor was talking to me about you just this weekend and said what lovely people you were and that he knew you. He was very happy when I said you would be back Jan 1st. Maybe you can go fishing together!

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Great for dogs!

Guest Dheabea
Date of stay 10/11/11
Review Submitted 04/10/12

My husband and I took our 3 dogs and it was perfect! The fenced yard kept them safe and I was able to to enjoy the sun without being towed around the yard on a leash. The location was great, dogs loved the beach and we loved the area. We got a very nice thank you note from the owner which was an unexpected, delightful surprise. We will be staying here every time we go to FL from now on.

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

Owner response: Thank you for sending in review. It is so nice to have wonderful people stay at our place and take care of it. Families like you, pick up after your pets and you never would have known there was even one pet there. No complaints from neighbors about barking dogs either. Thank you again and I will look forward to seeing you again.

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Relaxing Week With the Family!!

Guest Diane L.
Date of stay 08/15/11
Review Submitted 08/24/11

We had a wonderful week at Vilano Beach! We fished, swam. waterskied, kayaked and just enjoyed being together as a family. We especially loved the backyard, screened-in-porch, out-door-shower and hot tub. This rental unit has all the comforts of home. We will be back!!!

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

Owner response: Glad all of you had a great time and used the outdoor shower. It has helped cut down on sand going in the hot tub which is almost impossible to get it all out. Hurricane Irene missed us as do most hurricanes and hope they continue to always miss Vilano. You are most welcome back.

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Wonderful family vacation with pet!

Guest Nancy D.
Date of stay 07/31/11
Review Submitted 08/08/11

We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay in Terry's home! We found the descriptions to be accurate and the home clean and well-maintained. The house was well-appointed with ammenities and supplies, which helped to provide a worry-free vacation! The neighborhood seemed to be a good mix of homes and rental units, and all the pet owners cleaned up after their pets. We enjoyed the short walk to the beach but did get scared one evening crossing the busy road with small children. It was nice to have a parking area right across the street on days that we drove. Before we arrived I worried that the house might be a little small based upon the pictures, but we had more than enough room for 4 adults, 3 children, and our family dog! I think having the bedrooms on separate floors was a good way of giving everybody their own space. My daughter's favorite place was the child's room off the master. The sky light was a nice surprise for her. She and my grandson shared the room and played and slept quite comfortably. Lastly, Terry was great to work with! She answered all my emails promptly and provided good information about the area. We really appreciated her hospitality and look forward to our next stay in her home!

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

Owner response: I could not tell you had a dog! It's great to know how much all of you enjoyed my place. I really try to keep it perfect for all ages and pets. My grandchildren love the skylight except when it rains. You are welcome back any time and I look forward to it. Glad you had a great vacation.

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Great Vacation Getaway

Guest Sandie C.
Date of stay 07/17/11
Review Submitted 07/26/11

We loved our 6 night stay at Terry's vacation home. It was clean, comfortable and convenient!! We just programed the address into the GPS and went right to the door. It was great to have a parking spot right next to the ramp to walk to the beach because we carted a 1 year old and his 5 year old sister along with all the necessities that go everywhere with them. The kids loved playing in the waves and it was shallow enough that I didn't worry about them getting attacked by sharks. (I'm a grandmother and we worry about things like that!) The restaurant guide Terry provided was very helpful. We really enjoyed Aunt Kate's. I would gladly recommend this spot. When the 5 year old got bored, I asked her how many pairs of flip flops she could count in the downstairs bathroom. That kept her busy for a while. It was great to get away from home for a few days and to share part of it with our daughter and her kids was a bonus. I can't stress again how clean the house was or how helpful Terry was. We will gladly go there again. If you go and are interested in card making or scrapbooking, make sure you visit Claire's Collectables in old St. Augustine. It's in the 4th building south of Dairy Queen, right on A1A. Claire is very sweet and you can spend hours looking at the stamps she has available for sale. Thank you, Terry for allowing us to use your wonderful beach home. It was Awesome!!!

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

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Great place

Guest Darius
Date of stay 06/02/11
Review Submitted 07/05/11

We stayed at this property at the beginning of June - it was honestly a great place. The jacuzzi was a great ammenity, even though the ocean is across the street. Each evening we relaxed in the jacuzzi. The house has everything you need, from utensils to trash bags, to detergent. We'll definately stay at this property again.

Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners.

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Great Place GreatPrice

Guest Pamela F.
Date of stay 05/07/11
Review Submitted 05/23/11

The rental was very welcoming! My husband and I usually run around all the time when we are on vacation. This time we were able to relax a lot more the house was clean and comfortable. We were very happy with the rental. The hot tub was great but we don't have one and have never messed with one, and couldn't figure out why it wasn't getting hot. We added some water and it began heating up so if its too cool and won't warm up add water! My dogs also loved the property getting to go out and play when they want and us sit in the shade and watch them was great with everyone. Would be great for anyone!!!

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

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Sweet Spot

Guest NWChick
Date of stay 04/16/11
Review Submitted 05/11/11

We had a wonderfully relaxing week with my parents (in their 80s and mom has had a stroke so VERY much appreciated this handicapped accessible place) and my 15yo son. Something for everyone. My husband and son had some surf lessons, I had my morning runs on the beach, we all got to have some afternoon beach time with kite flying and boogie boarding, my mom and dad played lots of scrabble on the screened in porch, and the hot tub was thoroughly enjoyed. There is an awesome fish market, veggie stand and bakery just up Rt1 and although there were some great restaurants it was also great fun to grill most every night. Thanks you Terry for helping make this happen so gracefully.

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

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Review from Charlene and John of Savannah, GA

Guest Charlie
Date of stay 04/07/11
Review Submitted 04/20/11

This town house is a block from the beach, 5 minutes away from downtown St Augustine. The location was spot on. Clean and plenty of room. Had every thing you needed at your finger tips. Nice neighborhood. My Dogs even loved it. Restuarants right at you (CAP's on the water is a great place to eat, drink and be merry). shopping in downtown St Augustine and the restuarant/bars were primo. I would recommend this property most definately to my friends and family. Our dogs even got to go to breakfast and lunch with us sometimes and you can't beat that. Terry is an extremely nice lady. At my request, she even found infomation for a veterinarian just in case there was an emergency with the dogs. P.S. We drove over the Bridge on the bay to explore and found lots go places to go on the otherside of downtown. It was just great all the way around.

Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

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Great Place For A Relaxing Vacation

Guest Bob
Date of stay 04/01/11
Review Submitted 04/16/11

Excellent location, comfortable home, great fenced in back yard, easy to reserve. Would definitely return. Terry - thanks for a nice vacation!

Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing.

Owner response: You are welcome back anytime. I have been very fortunate with 99% of the people that have stayed at my place. You, like so many others have treated my place like your own and it is greatly appreciated. You would never know you had two dogs with you. Thanks again

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Ponte Vedra Shores

Guest Liz
Date of stay 03/22/11
Review Submitted 04/02/11

We had a great spring break at this condo; nice to be able to take our dog and walk to the beach. Loved the fenced in back yard and privacy. Very clean condo and all linen and dishes were included. Enjoyed the large screened-in back porch in the evenings. Owner promptly responded to our question about the hot tub. I would highly recommend this condo to anyone who wants to stay near the beach and visit lovely St. Augusitne.

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

Owner response: Glad you enjoyed your visit and left the unit so spotless. Cathy appreciates getting in and out quickly when cleaning. I never had a problem with the hot tub since it is so new but I guess the breaker was old from the last one. I did get it fixed for you as soon as possible without any lengthy down time. I will have to leave instructions in case the breaker ever trips again. I do hope to see you again.

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best rental unit we've ever had.

Guest Lee
Date of stay 01/03/11
Review Submitted 04/11/11

We've been going south from NY for about five years now, NC, SC, Fl. and have experienced owners who it's easy to see stretch the amenities to just get you technically "equipped". But this rental unit is the best we've encountered so far. It is so complete it's as if you're in your own home. Terry spends so much attention to detail that she speaks to vacationers of her respect for them in every room you enter. From the well appointed child's room, off the master bedroom, to the homey dining room and complete lanai, you feel you're at home. Even the hot tub on the patio was clean, hot and waiting for us to enjoy. I've had real disappointments in the past when it came to wireless or ethernet service. She assured me beforehand that I'd have no problem. And guess what? Not only was there perfect service, she even provided a PC! I'm a little late writing this review. Her home came to mind because we are going to buy a new dishwasher here at our own home. Hers leaped into my mind because I remember how quiet it was. I'm going to email her now to recall the brand. That speaks to how she operates, no "landlord special" appliances for this lady. And believe me we've seen all the thrift shop amenities that some owners think will not be noticed. How refreshing to find an owner who really does more than expected. Kudos Terry! Lee and Cheryl

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

Owner response: You can really write a review!!!! People will think I paid you for it. But, you and Cheryl were there for two months and I am jealous. I do love my place and try to have everything there and more. At times, things do break and disappear but then sometimes guest leave things too. I am sorry that when you wanted to extend for another month it was already booked. Enjoy your summer and thank you for everything even your video on U-tube http://www.youtube.com/user/leeretiree. I hope you do one of St. Augustine and Vilano. Hope to see you all again

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If you want a place away from home to feel at home, this is the place.

Guest Ifenau
Date of stay 12/24/10
Review Submitted 01/12/11

Terry is the best and you truly feel like she has welcomed you into her home, not just a rental property. We would definately rent from Terry again if we come to the area again. Thanks Terry.

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

Owner response: I enjoyed having you too and loved the chocolate peanut brittle. You must tell me where you got it or probably since it was so warm outside, you probably stayed inside and cooked to keep warm. I wish it was warmer. It got hot the day you left. Hope you have a Happy New Year and look forward to having you back anytime.......

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Visit Nov 14th 2010

Guest Redfisher
Date of stay 11/14/10
Review Submitted 11/30/10

My wife and I had a delightful visit at this condo. The facilities were exactly as described and all amenities were provided. We found it very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed walking the beach as a walkover with parking was about one block away. There was sufficient room for our dog to get a run in the back, and more than enough room for my 17 ft flats boat and 2 autos in the driveway. If you wanted the boat out of sight there was room in the fenced back yard. The county had a boat ramp about 2 miles away and the main boat ramp on the west side of the Vilano bridge was only 12-15 minutes.Downtown St Augustine was about 15 minutes away. A great week..

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

Owner response: Thank you for writing something about the boat. I have guests stay and never say anything about their boat. Too bad you did not get more fishing done but yes, there are many nice art galleries and specialty shops in Historic Downtown. Thank you also for doing the linens and putting the garbage out. I have been very blessed this year with many guests such as your family and your dog that was there. Look forward to your visit next year.

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Get away from it all!

Guest Mike, Mary, Jim and Kona
Date of stay 09/17/10
Review Submitted 10/04/10

My girlfriend, a buddy of ours and our dog stayed at Terry's in September for 5 days and we had a great time. I love to surf and hurricane Igor had produced some pretty good waves. The break just across the street (easy walk OR drive) was great and there was nobody out so we had all the waves to ourselves!! I usually stay in Jax beach and it's definitely more crowded up that way. We love the Conch house for the Sunday Reggae party and only had to drive 10 mins, which was a big plus. There are quite a few restaurants in the area which is nice but we also had a great time eating in on the porch and enjoying soaks in the hot tub while Kona (our dog) was able to chill in the back yard along with us. Thanks again Terry!

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

Owner response: I was lucky to meet you, Mary and Kona! Extremely obedient dog...did he ride the waves too? I am glad for your sake the hurricane was close enough to give you the waves you wanted. You are not the only people who have stayed at my place when the storms come in. I look forward to having all of you back again but you do not have to wait for the "waves". Thanks for doing all the linens, towels etc. My housekeeper greatly appreciated it too! The Conch House. has great atmosphere with the Tiki huts on the water but Reggae Sunday is the best. Many people are either arriving or leaving on Sundays and miss it. Thanks again:)

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Perfect stay

Guest Michelle
Date of stay 07/26/10
Review Submitted 08/06/10

The townhome was perfect for our family with teenagers and a dog. It is located in a very nice residential area, a two minute walk to the beach with very easy access. You can also drive and park right at the beach walkover which is very convenient. The fenced yard was wonderful for our great dane. My husband and I really enjoyed sitting out there at night listening to the ocean and enjoying the quiet starry nights. Unit is very clean and cute, and stocked with everything you need from beach towels to qtips :) This is a great place for families!

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

Owner response: I could not tell you had a Great Dane there when I arrived. I try to keep my place with a lot of the extras people forget to bring when traveling. The whole watermelon you left was very much appreciated by the people that arrived that day. It was his favorite....so thank you from all of us. Please keep me in mind when coming this way again.

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Cute, but cozy.

Guest Straw Hat Parrotheads
Date of stay 07/22/10
Review Submitted 08/03/10

Location was great. Close to restaurants and beaches, yet far enough away from Historic St. Augustine to get away from the crowd. The property was clean and well maintained and our deposit was returned promptly. It has a very nice screened porch and backyard. However, the inside space was cramped. The kitchen counters, tabletops and dressers were crowded with so much unnecessary decorations that it made them unusable. The kitchen was small but still contained almost every possible appliance. The master bedroom bed was quite comfortable. However, the full bed on the first floor is an uncomfortable futon with a summer camp type twin crowded into the same room and should only be used for children. Two of our four adults chose to sleep on the couch instead. There was an abundance of towels available, coffee and filters, and condiments in the frig. However, toilet paper and soap were scarce.

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

Owner response: I cannot say I am happy with your review but everyone is entitled to their opinion. You received over 35 pictures showing the complete layout of my place including bedrooms, kitchen etc. It is a townhouse under 2000 sq ft. I have decorations to make people feel like they are at a beach house and not a sterile hotel. I personally come down and check out my place after every guest and personally refill the toilet paper, liquid soap and any other necessary supplies. There are at least 2 rolls of extra toilet paper in the cabinet downstairs as well as upstairs. I cannot imagine anyone having to use over 4 rolls of toilet paper in 3 days. I supply liquid soap in shower areas and sinks including the kitchen with hand soap and dish detergent as well as dishwasher soap. I have found it to be more sanitary that bar soap. I do not supply soap for the washing machine. I am sorry my unit did not meet your expectations. I do hope the visit with your newborn grandchild went better. Thank you for leaving my place the way you found it.

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Great place for R & R and close to everything!

Guest Gary, Katy and Bear
Date of stay 07/08/10
Review Submitted 07/12/10

My husband and I were looking for a nice, clean location for our 39th anniversary. Our problem was we needed someplace where our dog was also welcome. That eliminated hotels, so I started looking at private rentals. When I found Terry's place, I knew I had found the perfect location! We live in Florida, so we knew what to expect for weather. What we didn't expect was the comfort and cleanliness we found at Terry's! Everything was just as stated in her ad, the beach was a very short walk, it was easy to get back and forth to St. Augustine Old Town and the attractions, the peace and quiet was very much appreciated, and we plan on going back! Terry made it very easy for us to book the trip, even though we sort of waited till the last minute. She was very quick to get the paperwork to me for the lease and made everything go very smoothly. We have already told several people about her townhouse and hope they get a chance to be guests with Terry.

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

Owner response: You both were great and appreciate all the little extras you did. I still have not received the picture of Bears favorite place! Hopefully the next time you are up, we will meet. Thanks again for everything. Enjoy the rest of this long hot summer!

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Wedding/Vacation

Guest Katie
Date of stay 06/23/10
Review Submitted 07/08/10

My boyfriend and I spent four days at the townhouse while in Ponte Vedra/St. Augustine for my best friend's wedding. The location was PERFECT! The wedding was less than a mile away, the beach was in walking distance, and restaurants were nearby. It was away from the craziness, but close enough to head in for the evening. We enjoyed the outlet malls, the beach, and restaurants suggested by Terry. She was wonderful to us providing a clean and welcoming home, suggestions on local activity and restaurants, and very reasonable prices. We will definitely be back as we enjoyed everything about our stay and the comforts Terry provided.

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

Owner response: It was nice to meet the both of you and hang out at the beach. Great young couple and took great care of our place. Hope to see the both of you again....maybe a beach wedding!!

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Nice quite and clean

Guest Lusanne
Date of stay 05/28/10
Review Submitted 06/09/10

This is a first for me that the rental is exactly what the pictures and descriptions protrayed. This unit is very clean and well kept. The screened in patio is great for relaxing evenings. The yard is great for dogs and the unit is very private. A short walk to the beach and short drive to downtown St. Augustine. The owner is very friendly and accommodating. Had a wonderful time.

Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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A Lovely Home Away From Home

Guest Colorado Clayton
Date of stay 05/09/10
Review Submitted 05/25/10

This vacation was a wonderful experience. The beach house is located in a friendly neighborhood a short distance from the beach. My dog really enjoyed the beautifully landscaped backyard that was fully fenced in for her leisure. The house was very clean and had a nice homey feel, and the hydrotherapy spa was a great added bonus! I would highly recommend this vacation rental to future beach-goers.

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

Owner response: So glad you had a great time and thanks for the beach chair. Welcome back anytime!

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Nice short walk to quiet beach

Guest Randy D.
Date of stay 05/04/10
Review Submitted 06/04/10

Me, my wife, our two children (13 and 14 years-old), and Auntie Di all stayed in this very pleasant three bedroom townhouse. It is a very short walk to the Atlantic Ocean and it has a nice hot tub and fenced in backyard. Terry (the owner) was very attentive to all of our communications and it was great to have a computer and high-speed internet on-site. Terry has an internet phone connected, but we had pretty good cell service with AT&T. Overall, we all enjoyed our stay very much. Highly recommended. -Randy and Gayle.

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

Owner response: All of you were great too. Cleaning lady thought I had cleaned the place when she arrived. Thank you for the shrimp. It also helped that the weather was so nice and the TPC was also going on. Hope to see you again

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the best place to stay in st augustine

Guest dieselbug
Date of stay 04/26/10
Review Submitted 05/20/10

my family and i stayed here April 26- May 1, 2010. It is the perfect place to stay. It is close to everything. Very quite place. And very clean. The owner is the best. She is so nice. After walking around St. Augustine all day it was very nice to just relax in the hot tub. So if you are looking for a nice place to stay, well you have found it here.

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

Owner response: Likewise. It is always nice to have guests stay that treat my home like their own. You even left me a little turtle, frog and glow in the dark snakes. I will have to get a Georgia Bull Dog to keep outside to watch my back!. Thank you.

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Dave

Guest Dave
Date of stay 03/17/10
Review Submitted 04/07/11

Most pleasantly suprised! All and any amenities we could want,very clean,easy beach acess, our days on the beach and evenings in St. Augustine simply wonderful! Highly recommend. Terry was most helpful in making our 3 night stay seamless. Thanks Terry, we shall return!

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

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Nice vacation unit

Guest Barbcole
Date of stay 02/23/10
Review Submitted 03/28/10

My wife and I enjoyed our stay here. Quiet, clean and close to the beach. We loved the hot tub and the yard for our dog. An easy drive to the town and up to Jacksonville. We enjoyed walking the area.

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

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Guest Lynlee and Jim
Date of stay 01/06/10
Review Submitted 01/06/10

This home in Ponte Vedra Shores is an ideal location for a vacation. It is very private, within walking distance to a quiet beach and pet friendly. I especially enjoyed reading in a lounge chair on the patio, surrounded by lush foliage.The only sound was that of the ocean. I would recommend this home to those who love to travel with their dog, it is a dog paradise!

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Guest Ellen & Walter Zimich
Date of stay 01/05/10
Review Submitted 01/05/10

What a wonderful hide away. We loved the condo, not only was it spotlessly clean, but private and yet near all of the activities of Villano Island. Terry was a great hostess having all the restaurant menus and sights to be seen in a booklet for the renter. We are definitely going to return next year.

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Guest Christa11
Date of stay 08/06/09
Review Submitted 08/06/09

Our family had a wonderful time in your lovely home. The beautifully landscaped, large backyard was was great for our kids and dog to play - and very relaxing while sitting in the hot tub at night with the torches lit. Since the beach was so close, we were able to come and go as we wished. We hadn't been on a vacation in a very long time, so there was a lot of anticipation for this trip. Thank you Terry, for a wonderful and relaxing experience.

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Guest gayle maloney
Date of stay 07/29/09
Review Submitted 07/29/09

Townhouse was very clean and very comfortable! It was so nice to be able to have our dogs with us too!- the fenced yard was great! Loved sitting in the hot tub at night - and there were some wonderful plants in the yard as well! Great Location! One block from a very quiet beach that also allowed our dogs - very entertaining watching them in the surf! Just a few blocks from a wonderful restaurant - Caps, and close to everything in St Augustine. Would definetly rent again - Terry was wonderful - and you can not beat that price!

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Guest Billy8
Date of stay 07/09/09
Review Submitted 07/09/09

This is the first time we stayed here and boy were we surprised,after a 5 + hour drive we let ourselves into a split level townhome one block from the beach,we knew this was the right choice for our vacation!Very welcoming with all the things you need and dog friendly with a fenced in backyard for our little guys to roam while we relaxed in this spacious getaway.Also the neighborhood is dog friendly along with the beach,with private parking and the local people are friendly too!This was one of the best vacations we have had,the city was so beautiful .Thanks Terri for having us into your welcoming home,...We will be back.

Owner response: Thank you for the wonderful review. It was also nice to have met all of you. I will look forward to seeing you back:) I found Jimmy and thanked him for letting you use his surf board. Nice neighbors!

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 07/05/09
Review Submitted 07/05/09

My husband and I recently rented this really nice condo in Vilano Beach. We also had our two Labrador Retrievers with us. They loved playing retrieve in the backyard. We had great weather and the beach is only a block away. We hope to return soon to this "little piece of heaven"! Patti F., Beaufort, SC

Owner response: Glad you had a great time. Internet was down due to at&t digging up and also someone transposed cables on the DSL box. It's a small world-you being neighbors to my friends brother!!

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Guest Katie40
Date of stay 06/18/09
Review Submitted 06/18/09

We recently spent a week in St. Augustine, and this unit was the perfect location. The beach was just a short one-block walk away, and even during peak hours it was never crowded like the public beaches were. We brought two medium-sized dogs with us on our trip, and highly recommend this unit for other people traveling with dogs. The yard is fenced and is larger than any other yard we saw in the area - perfect for off-leash play time. Also, the beach is dog friendly, so all-in-all this is a perfect location to bring your dogs. One of our favorite features of the unit was the information binder on the coffee table. The evening we arrived, we were too tired to cook so wanted to find a local restaurant. We were very pleased to discover that the binder contained menus for many area restaurants so we could easily select where we wanted to eat. The binder also contains a map of the St. Augustine area and a "user's guide" for everything in the unit (like the tv and hot tub). We had a great time in this unit, and definitely recommend it.

Owner response: Thanks so much for talking about the dogs, beach etc. I never would have known you had dogs since everything was picked up and balls still in the yard. Unit was in great shape too!

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Guest Stephanie Lopez
Date of stay 06/15/09
Review Submitted 06/15/09

Since we were traveling with several children, we wanted a nice home atmosphere for them where we could relax and kick our shoes off. Well, this was it. The owner is very attentive. To show how much so, the dryer went out the second day and she had a replacement there the next day!! Thank you! Too much laundry for a laundromat! :) Terri is wonderful.

Owner response: I was looking for an excuse to get a new dryer with multiple settings so when you called Tues Am, I called and had a local store deliver one that afternoon. I knew you needed one especially with your daughter stationed at NAS Jax. Thank you also for doing the linens and treating my place like your home.

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Guest Stephanie75
Date of stay 06/03/09
Review Submitted 06/03/09

We had an amazing time at this townhouse. With it being the corner lot you have lots of privacy and all the amenities of home. I would definitely recommend this to other renters looking for a home away from home.

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Guest Vic & BA Casaretti
Date of stay 05/13/09
Review Submitted 05/13/09

My family and I really enjoyed our 8 days stay here. The place is convenient to the beach (1 block), the historic district and elsewheres for shopping, etc. The yard and hot tub where very relaxing. The property is neat and clean. The price was good compared to other properties in the area. We recommend this to any family going to St. Augustine.

Owner response: I appreciate your comments and hope to see you again. I hope Mother Nature was not too hot for you the past week.

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Guest Patricia14
Date of stay 08/02/08
Review Submitted 08/02/08

My family visited this beach home this summer and had the best time. We really just felt at home. The outdoor spa was incredible, we couldn't get my sister out of it! I was even able to take my dog who is a big part of the family and very welcome on the beach there. We all loved the location of the private beach entrance and privacte is the best way to describe it. During the busy part of the day we maybe saw 10 people other than ourselves in the area! It was a fantastic place to stay and closer to downtown St. Augustine than St.Augustine beach. We were all ready to go back the next weekend and I cannot wait until I have time to go back again!!!! =)

Owner response: Thank you for commenting and also for the great care you took of my place.

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Guest Amy59
Date of stay 07/30/08
Review Submitted 07/30/08

Hi, my name is Amy and I just loved my get-a-way to this quiet and secluded oceanside condo on New Years Eye. The view of the St. Augustine fireworks was fantastic! Looking forward to staying there again soon, Amy Harden

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Guest Kelly & John1
Date of stay 07/29/08
Review Submitted 07/29/08

What a great March 1st honeymoon hideaway. Place was totally equipped from blender, beach towels & BBQ. All we needed was our own food. Beach was so private and beautiful. Only had one rainy day but too relaxed to care. Will recommend to all our friends.

Owner response: Thank you and I hope you come back each year with or without additions :)

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Guest Brian30
Date of stay 07/25/08
Review Submitted 07/25/08

Wow ! What a wonderful quiet place this is. Great for catching up on my reading. Loved the soothing sound of the ocean and occasional birds flying by. Great value. CAN'T WAIT TO GET BACK !!

Owner response: Thank you for your response. It is a big difference than NY-I lived there for 30+years. See you soon!

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A Warm, Welcoming and Relaxing Experience!

A Warm, Welcoming and Relaxing Experience!

Lillian & Frank, and dogs

Lillian & Frank, and dogs

mayo clinic

mayo clinic

Wonderful home! So impressed!

Wonderful home! So impressed!

Great Place!

Great Place!

Fantastic Place

Fantastic Place

Great location to all that NW Florida offers

Great location to all that NW Florida offers

Perfect Place for our first winter in Florida!

Perfect Place for our first winter in Florida!

Great for dogs!

Great for dogs!

Relaxing Week With the Family!!

Relaxing Week With the Family!!

Wonderful family vacation with pet!

Wonderful family vacation with pet!

Great Vacation Getaway

Great Vacation Getaway

Great place

Great place

Great Place GreatPrice

Great Place GreatPrice

Sweet Spot

Sweet Spot

Review from Charlene and John of Savannah, GA

Review from Charlene and John of Savannah, GA

Great Place For A Relaxing Vacation

Great Place For A Relaxing Vacation

Ponte Vedra Shores

Ponte Vedra Shores

best rental unit we've ever had.

best rental unit we've ever had.

If you want a place away from home to feel at home, this is the place.

If you want a place away from home to feel at home, this is the place.

Visit Nov 14th 2010

Visit Nov 14th 2010

Get away from it all!

Get away from it all!

Perfect stay

Perfect stay

Cute, but cozy.

Cute, but cozy.

Great place for R & R and close to everything!

Great place for R & R and close to everything!

Wedding/Vacation

Wedding/Vacation

Nice quite and clean

Nice quite and clean

A Lovely Home Away From Home

A Lovely Home Away From Home

Nice short walk to quiet beach

Nice short walk to quiet beach

the best place to stay in st augustine

the best place to stay in st augustine

Dave

Dave

Nice vacation unit

Nice vacation unit