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South-Facing, Waterfront, Luxury Villa with Dock , Large Pool [#172415] | View Property

Rotonda West
Villa, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
$996/wk or £549/wk $3495.00 mth
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• Richard uk

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  • Guest Richard Patsy
  • Date of stay 04/08/13
  • Review Submitted 05/13/13
  April 2013 Hi Mike We are now back in dear old England after another great holiday in sunny Florida The weather was glorious in that the temperature was in the middle 90s virtually every day throughout our entire stay We have been taking our holidays in Florida regularly since 1991 So we would like to take this opportunity of writing to say how much we enjoyed our stay at our excellent villa We can honestly say that Herons Rest is the very best accommodation we have ever stayed at in Florida It is a really lovely, luxurious villa We are very envious that you have such a delightful home, where it is possible to totally relax We took full advantage of the warm swimming pool as well as trying to catch our evening meal from the fishing dock However, we were not as successful as some of your other visitors as we didn't managed to catch anything during our stay. Perhaps we were using the wrong bait!! Many thanks for allowing us to share your lovely home, which we very much appreciate Kind regards Richard, Patsy and Kieran

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• JUNE 2012

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  • Guest LEE
  • Date of stay 06/05/12
  • Review Submitted 07/13/12
  This is the most delightful elegant beautiful villa we have ever stayed at. It is as well equipped as a normal home and has a really cozy homely feel. The neighbours and locals are really friendly and the villa is in a great location with great golf courses tennis courts,bike ride trails and paths for jogging or lovely evening strolls. Great pool and outside space with beautiful views where you can sit out and relax and watch the sun go down. The fishing deck at the bottom of the garden is a really nice finishing touch. The perfect place for spotting wildlife. We saw gators stalks eagles herons armadillo racoons bobcats and loads of turtles and more. Amazing. This has been our most amazing holiday in the most beautiful villa we have ever stayed at. Constructive criticism is always useful for these reviews but for the first time ever I really dont have anything that isnt positive to say about this place. If this villa is on your shortlist then it really should be the one to choose. It will totally exceed your expectations just like it did ours. Thanks to the owners for sharing their beautiful home.

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• May 2012

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  • Guest julie UK
  • Date of stay 05/01/12
  • Review Submitted 05/14/12
  Dear Mike Yes unfortunately we are back at work. We had a marvellous time and your house is the best I have ever rented. You obviously really thought about bringing the outside into the house, views from all rooms were great. Very few villas give this view from so many rooms. Chris caught reasonable size gar fish and we saw two gators, turtles, wood stork etc. Even a tortoise on the road opposite! Most relaxing holiday - as relaxing as going off on our narrowboat. Weather was great and we couldnt have asked for anything more. Have reviewed your house online - all good. Regards Julie Kay May 2012

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• Dobson UK april 2012

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  • Guest Dobson family 2012
  • Date of stay 04/14/12
  • Review Submitted 05/14/12
  Hi Mike, We had a great time staying at Herons Rest over Easter.The villa was very well equipped and comfortable.We all enjoyed using the bikes and my son spent many happy hours fishing,often accompanied by the Herons. It made a change to have pool heating that actually worked and we made full use of it,often swimming under the stars after a busy day sight seeing. Thanks for a lovely holiday, The Dodson family. April 2012

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• Rummery Oct 2011

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  • Guest Rummery
  • Date of stay 10/01/11
  • Review Submitted 05/14/12
  stunning! absolutely loved the house - I want it! The house is superbly fitted, the furnishings and fittings are first class and extremely tasteful. The owners have very good taste. I have to say we were envious when we arrived. The fishing rods were a bonus and we certainly made use of them, my husband caught his first catfish. We havent been to Rotonda before despite visiting florida many times and i have to say that we were really quite taken with the area and would recommend it to anyone. If theres a downside i couldnt find it - though i would say that the two ornamental dogs made my son and i jump when we opened the door, it was quite funny though. excellent house, great area, wish i had booked longer. Rummery oct 2011

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• Celia 2011 uk

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  • Guest Celia
  • Date of stay 08/14/11
  • Review Submitted 05/14/12
  Hi Mike, Just to let you know we had a lovely holiday. Your villa is beautiful and in such a peaceful spot - just what we needed after a hectic week at the Parks. We enjoyed exploring the area but also spent quite a lot of time lounging around and in the pool. Brian managed several fishing sessions and I have a few photos of his catches plus onlookers! I can see why you called it Herons Rest! Will send you some photos soon. Best wishes, Celia August 2011

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• Chris uk

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  • Guest Chris
  • Date of stay 08/01/11
  • Review Submitted 05/14/12
  Mike Absolutely fantastic....what a beautiful home you have.We felt we got to know the gators,turtles and heron quite well.Thought Farlows on the Water was about as good as it gets for seafood.Tried to attach a photo of my eldest with the largest of the catfish we caught using old steak as bait....caught loads.Just a fab week. Chris August 2011

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• Sue UK

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  • Guest Sue
  • Date of stay 05/02/11
  • Review Submitted 05/14/12
  Hi Mike We had a great time thanks. The villa was beautiful and so well equipped - everything we needed and a lot more! Our 6 days at Heron's Rest were the perfect antidote to a busy week in Orlando. Thank you for sharing your lovely home and we hope we left everything the way it should be. Best regards Sue 2 May 2011

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• Jean and Ian UK april 2012

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  • Guest Jean UK
  • Date of stay 04/01/11
  • Review Submitted 05/14/12
  Hi Mike We are still in the US as we are now staying with my cousin in Orlando this week and will be returning to the UK on Sunday morning. We had a fantastic week in your villa thank you, it was a really comfortable, clean and well equipped accommodation and the wildlife was brilliant. We will send some photographs when we get home. Best regards Jean & Ian April 2012

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• Helen UK

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  • Guest Helen
  • Date of stay 04/01/11
  • Review Submitted 05/14/12
  Hi Mike We had a wonderful time thank you - we loved your villa - it had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. We have previously rented 2 other properties in Rotonda (both in Pine Valley Court) and the children both agree with us that Herons Rest was the best! It is a very well maintained villa and feels more like a home than a rental property so we looked after it as if it was our own. So many thanks - your organisation enabled us to have a very relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Kind regards Helen

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  • Guest Kevin,Hessle, Engaland
  • Date of stay 12/20/10
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  Our holiday at Herons Rest was superb. The accommodation was exceptional, offering the peace and quiet we were looking for. The variety of wildlife to be seen from the villa and surrounding area was far more than expected. The location offered easy access to all local amenities, shopping malls and tourist attractions - even a trip to Orlando to a couple of parks. Overall the best holiday my family has experienced.

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  • Guest Alison, Petts wood, England
  • Date of stay 11/02/10
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  We have stayed in many properties throughout our travels but this one certainly surpassed them all. It was an absolute pleasure to stay here. The dock where the guys went fishing was a big highlight for them. All the facilities were excellent and we would certainly recommend your lovely home to all our friends and family. We certainly hope to return in the near future.

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  • Guest Michael, Hull, England
  • Date of stay 10/26/10
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  Takes your breath away, as soon as you open the front door. This villa is without doubt,the best we have stayed in, since we started to visit Florida 10 yrs ago. There is not a single bad comment I could make. It is 11 out of 10 Hope to be booking again for either 2011 or 12, without any worries. When youve been to the best, you dont have to look any further - and we certainly wont be

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  • Guest Butlers, England
  • Date of stay 10/10/10
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  Hi, Have just returned home, and thought we would just send our thanks. Your villa is 100% - made our stay in Englewood even better. Such a superb villa, required nothing, but a smile Fishing with 'dave' the heron and the gators perfect heaven. Once again many thanks a superb villa, in a superb location

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  • Guest Yvonne
  • Date of stay 09/19/10
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  hi Mike We've just got back home from Florida. We wanted to let you know that we had the most relaxing time ever in your house. I've have rented houses/apartments all over the world and have yet to rent one so well fitted out as yours. The bikes and the fishing rods were especially well used, we even caught a few fish We are looking at returning next year and persuading my parents to join us, is the house available from 4th June for 2 weeks? Thanks again

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  • Guest Martin, Bristol,England
  • Date of stay 07/31/10
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  This villa was outstanding in every way. From the minute that we walked through the front door we were delighted.

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  • Guest Caley, England
  • Date of stay 07/27/10
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  Our holiday at Herons Rest was superb. The accommodation was exceptional, offering the peace and quiet we were looking for. The variety of wildlife to be seen from the villa and surrounding area was far more than expected. The location offered easy access to all local amenities, shopping malls and tourist attractions - even a trip to Orlando to a couple of parks. Overall the best holiday my family has experienced.

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  • Guest Glynis,Braknell,England
  • Date of stay 06/29/10
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  Herons Nest is a homely well maintained villa, an ideal spot for watching wildlife from the deck. Accommodation is very nicely decorated and well equiped. (One negative-If needed, you couldnt really use garage as a room,as its very hot in there ) We had the water tank burst and have to say it was dealt with very quickly and efficiently by friendly staff. Altogether a very good holiday destination.

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  • Guest Martin
  • Date of stay 06/10/10
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  Mike, we have only just returned from Florida, but wanted to send a quick thank you for allowing us to share your lovely villa. Eveything about it was fantastic. The villa itself was beautiful, and decorated to perfection. The pool and outer areas were wonderful for just lazying around reading a book, or throwing a line into the waterway to catch some decent sized catfish. Also the nature in the area was so interesting. There was always something to look at. And last, but not least, the sporting equipment provided was so varied that there was always something for someone to do. All in all we had a wonderful 10 days, and this really set us up for the rest of our holiday in Florida.

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  • Guest Stan
  • Date of stay 04/10/10
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  Just to let you know we had a great holiday and enjoyed the villa, pool and fishing as well as seeing an alligator a few times which appeared while our grandchildren were there which was great. Other than the flight problems we had a great holiday and enjoyed the villa very much. Great garden obviously well maintained. Thanks again

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  • Guest Andrew
  • Date of stay 02/08/10
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  i'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for allowing us to stay at your home. it was absolutely fantastic both inside and out and i can categorically say it was the best home we have ever stayed in! after a week at the theme parks it was the perfect antedote and we didn't want to leave. everything about the house and the surrounding area was brilliant. the kids were never out of the pool and Maxine loved her early morning coffee on the dock watching the wildlife. we managed to see the otters catching their meal a couple of times. it was the perfect place to chill out and catch some sun. we made it to Boca Grande a couple of times which I absolutely loved. we'd love to come back in a couple of years when our next florida trip is scheduled. thanks once again,

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  • Guest Gillian
  • Date of stay 12/12/09
  • Review Submitted 02/09/11
  A very beautiful Florida villa. Exceptionally well appointed with first class furniture and fittings, this far exceeded our expectations and rates as one of the nicest homes we have rented in our travels around the world. Spacious, light & airy accommodation catering for a small or large group in comfort. Great pool and outside furniture. Wonderful to the dock and to be able to sit back and fish from the bottom of the garden - my husband was in his element! Also, to have bicycles at our disposal was an added bonus and I am sure that if we were interesed in golf, the clubs would have been equally appreciated. Lots of lovely restaurants and things to do in Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. Loved it."

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  • Guest Ricahrd, Wells,Engaland
  • Date of stay 10/15/09
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  We have stayed in many villas in Florida and this is without doubt the best! Beautiful and clean with all the appliances (including a good quality TV) you could wish for. The bed in the master bedroom is amongst the most comfortable we have ever slept in. The wildlife is spectacular, with alligators, herons, turtles and best of all the Anhinga. Not to be missed. Situation wise, this villa is probably in the most ideal spot in Rotonda - very quiet, yet very accessible to beaches, restaurants and (for the wife), shops. I would have no hesitation in recommending Herons Rest to anyone.

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  • Guest Sheila
  • Date of stay 09/24/09
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  Now that we have returned to the UK, I thought that I would drop you a line to say how very much we enjoyed our stay at Heron's Rest.It really was way beyond our expectation - and we have stayed in many villas over the years! The wildlife was quite spectacular - especially the almost resident Anhinga, which visited us every day. Perhaps the villa could be re-named "Anhinga's Rest"! I will send you a photo - which you are very welcome to use if you wish. If you do, please drop me a line, as I would like to see it. Finally, if you are able to give us any hints or tips about buying a villa, we would be pleased to hear from you - the thought is now bouncing around in our minds. Thanks again for allowing us to use your delightful home. Best regards

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  • Guest Jackie, Wakefield,England
  • Date of stay 09/02/09
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  We had a fantastic stay at Herons Rest & it is the best equipped villa we have ever stayed in! There is absolutely everything you need. The villa is beautifully decorated & has lots of personal & homely touches. The area is very quiet & peaceful with lots of wildlife! What more can I say - FABULOUS!

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  • Guest Conrad
  • Date of stay 09/01/09
  • Review Submitted 02/09/11
  "Simply outstanding. This property has everything you could want and more. It is a "home" rather than a "holiday rental property" which is why you can relax without a folder full of rules and regulations. We found the computer and internet access to be essential for planning days out and also keeping track of tropical storms! All the extras made for a relaxing time - bikes, pool toys, beach gear, well equiped kitchen, etc. This property is highly recommended.

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  • Guest Andrew Huddersfield England
  • Date of stay 06/08/09
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  The property is perfect for a quiet relaxing time. You can spend hours chilling out watching the wildlife from the boat dock or just a short drive away are beautiful white sandy beaches. the house itself is immaculate inside and the best property we have stayed at in florida.

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  • Guest Maria
  • Date of stay 04/11/09
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  The villa was lovely, everything you need, couldn`t of wished for anything else. In a perfect location on the canal, with its own pet aligators ha. Pool are was fab, my girls spent most of the time in there, Very Nice Thanks.

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  • Guest Maria
  • Date of stay 04/11/09
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  The villa was lovely, everything you need, couldn`t of wished for anything else. In a perfect location on the canal, with its own pet aligators ha. Pool are was fab, my girls spent most of the time in there, Very Nice Thanks.

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  • Guest Joe
  • Date of stay 12/16/08
  • Review Submitted 02/09/11
  Just a quick note to tell you how pleased we are to be renting your home here in Rotonda. Donna at Suncoast was great, the home is spotless, and what a beautiful home. My wife and I plan to buy a place here in the next few years, and I hope we can get one this great. The layout is perfect, everything we need is here, and little things like the sheet explaining all the light switches helped a bunch the 1st night. All in all, perfect...and we shall treat it like our own while we are here.

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  • Guest Lisa
  • Date of stay 10/14/08
  • Review Submitted 02/09/11
  "We enjoyed our stay at Herons rest it had everything you need, home from home, plus the extras of a pool and a dock at the bottom of the garden. Everything was so comfortable and clean, the beds, sofas, garden furniture etc. There were even extras to take to the beach in the garage which was great, and bikes to use though we ran out of time to take advantage of these. Rotonda is a central point to start exploring other parts of the gulf coast and nice restaurants nearby to enjoy some healthy meals. Thanks for a lovely stay, would highly recommend the villa."

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  • Guest lynda and malcolm
  • Date of stay 09/30/08
  • Review Submitted 02/08/11
  hi we stayed at your villa a couple of years ago and all the places we have been in the world your villa is the only one that stands out from the rest. we do not go back to places we have already been to but we both want to come back to your villa we are sure our stay will be just as great as before many thanks

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  • Guest Liz
  • Date of stay 08/11/08
  • Review Submitted 02/09/11
  "Of the many villas we have rented, this one has to be the best. The villa is well appointed, very comfortable and at the end of the holiday, everyone wanted to take their bed home. The kitchen was excellent and had everything we needed. The pool was good and there were plenty of comfortable loungers and seats. The extras - internet, bikes, fishing equipment, pool toys, dvds, board games, hairdryers etc., made it truely feel like a home from home. The only complaint was from my daughter - no Disney channel which for us parents was another bonus. The area was really quiet and provided for a great restful break. I would highly recommend this villa. For touring, just over an hour in each direction takes you to Fort Myers or Sarasota with plenty of beaches in between."

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  • Guest Ed
  • Date of stay 07/13/08
  • Review Submitted 02/09/11
  "Excellent villa with a great south facing view. Internet a plus. The villa has all the extra facilities for the beach, for the golfers -clubs available. Cycles available for the active and also tennis rackets and fishing rods. The villa furnishings are excellent. We have stayed in numerous villas in Florida, and it is the best and most comfortable bed in the master bedroom that we have ever slept on! I have no hesitation in recommending this villa to others. We hope to re-visit Herons Rest again in the future

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  • Guest Linda from manchester, england
  • Date of stay 05/10/08
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  Fabulous villa, clean, modern with everything you need. I would recommend it for anyone who likes peace and quite after working in a hectic job, we do. Will definately keep this villa in our book of favourite places to stay as we will be coming back, suits both of us, my husband enjoys fishing and l relaxing on the sun deck with my favourite book, drink and chocs. Only one bad comment and that was finding the villa, we had a very frustrating 6hours looking for directions we received from the owners unfortunately there was a spelling error in one of the street names and our sat nav was totally confused, as was my short tempered husband, anyway, thankfully it was well worth all the frustration, absolutely gorgeous villa.

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  • Guest Linda
  • Date of stay 05/10/08
  • Review Submitted 02/09/11
  "Excellent villa with a great south facing view. Internet a plus. The villa has all the extra facilities for the beach, for the golfers -clubs available. Cycles available for the active and also tennis rackets and fishing rods. The villa furnishings are excellent. We have stayed in numerous villas in Florida, and it is the best and most comfortable bed in the master bedroom that we have ever slept on! I have no hesitation in recommending this villa to others. We hope to re-visit Herons Rest again in the future

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  • Guest Stacy
  • Date of stay 03/21/08
  • Review Submitted 02/10/11
  I'm just emailing you to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay at your home. My children loved it. We tried to leave everything as we found it By the way are you interested in selling the house? LOL! We would like to book it for next year so when you start booking for 2010 please let me know. It will be around the 12th of March. Thanks again it was wonderful.

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