Vacation Rentals by Owner

the villa is better to see than the pictures

Guest: Michelle (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 05/12/12 Review Submitted: 05/23/12

Hello Barry, Just want to let you know the villa was very beautiful. We all had a great time. There is plenty of room for a large family or 2 families.Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. Michelle from Indiana

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Our resident gator

Guest: Liegh
Date of Stay: 05/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

Hi Barry, We had a wonderful time, I cannot say enough wonderful things about your villa and the area, and it was magnificent. We had a fantastic holiday there. The villa is beautiful, my husband and I had the main master suite and it was amazing. The bathroom was the biggest I’ve ever been in and we had a steady stream of visitors for a dip in the tub! Your resident gator made a visit most days, we were thrilled to bits and got some fantastic pictures of it, think he enjoyed his rather nervous audience. And thank you so much for the discount off our next booking, we will be back next year to use it! If you would like to use anything I’ve said as a testimonial for your websites, please feel free. Once again, thank you. Liegh UK.

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I gave rave reviews to my family

Guest: Tara Thornton
Date of Stay: 03/24/11 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

Hello Barry, We just got home late last night from our stay in your place. We absolutely loved your place and we had a wonderful week. We loved the natural setting and made a trip to the dock every morning. The beautiful pool was a big hit too. It is so quiet which was just what we wanted. I gave rave reviews to my family while we were there and I know they have already booked for next year. We will also be back next year but want the 6 bedroom next time as more family members will be joining us! Thanks for everything. Cheers, Tara. Canada

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.."nicest home we’ve rented"..

Guest: Gary
Date of Stay: 03/10/11 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

Barry, Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our vacation in your wonderful property – it was a bit more remote than we anticipated, but the house is beautiful and the setting very serene. This is one of the nicest homes we’ve rented and will consider it again when returning to the Port Charlotte area. Best Regards, Gary. Kalamazoo, MI.

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Fishing & Sailing

Guest: Chuck McKay
Date of Stay: 12/19/10 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

Barry Our family had a great time at your place. The manual was great in terms of suggestions of things to do. My wife got out for a fishing adventure for the day. We took everyone out for a kayak trip through the mangroves. My son (14) and I are both avid wind surfers went up to Sarasota for the day and sailed at bird key park. Was real nice to come back to the hot tub and pool. Weather was great for that time of year, however having a hot pool and a steamy spa was the best way to end the day. Anyway thank's for everything. You helped to create great memories. Chuck & Sheila. (19-26 Dec 2010) Onterio Canada.

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Returning Guest

Guest: Andy Murphy
Date of Stay: 11/17/10 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

Hi Barry, Please note this quote we have sent to your Web Site! "We have stayed at many houses, in almost every area in Florida, but we have never enjoyed a house, or should I say home, that can match the standard of Heron View. The view is unsurpassable, the solitude a needed blessing after TOO many "park days." You will not be disappointed if you want the weather of choice, the pool you wish for, the view you envy, and the privacy you deserve." End quote! Possibly a bit OTT, but it's your house... You know what I mean... Feel free to use this quote, and please feel free to use me as a character/home reference. Looking forward to staying again next year. (NOW BOOKED FOR AUGUST) All the best, Andy (17/11/10)

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Guest: Brian
Date of Stay: 04/24/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

Hello Barry, Thank you for the return of the $500 deposit. We would like to thank you for the use of your beautiful villa. It was everything we had hoped for and was a great place for all of our family to stay together and celebrate our 40th anniversary. We enjoyed the pool immensely, the near-by beaches and the close proximity to the grocery store and other shopping. We have many wonderful memories. When we return to Florida we would certainly check to see if your home is available and would appreciate the 10% discount you offer for us returning. Thank you again, Brian. USA April 2010.

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Guest: Gagarine
Date of Stay: 03/27/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

Hi Barry Just wanted to let you know that we enjoyed our stay at your beautiful home this last week. It truly was a wonderful escape. The pictures did not lie. The kids loved the pool and spent almost all of their waking time there. The weather cooperated as well which was nice for us as the temperatures back home were anywhere from 5c to 14c below! It is an interesting and very beautiful place in how they have set up the canal system. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends. Thanks again for helping us have a great time of rest and relaxation. Sincerely, Regina and Andre Gagarine and the rest of the gang. Ontario, Canada. March 2010.

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Spring 2010

Guest: Regina and Andre Gagarine
Date of Stay: 03/21/10 Review Submitted: 05/08/10

Hi Barry Just wanted to let you know that we enjoyed our stay at your beautiful home this last week. It truly was a wonderful escape. The pictures did not lie. The kids loved the pool and spent almost all of their waking time there. The weather cooperated as well which was nice for us as the temperatures back home were anywhere from 5c to 14c below! It is an interesting and very beautiful place in how they have set up the canal system. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends. Thanks again for helping us have a great time of rest and relaxation. Sincerely, Regina and Andre and the rest of the gang. Ontario, Canada. Mar 2010.

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Guest: Rainman
Date of Stay: 03/05/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

Hi Barry, Thank you for returning our security deposit so promptly. We would like to thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful home. If and when we look to rent again we will certainly be interested in renting from you. It was probably the easiest and best system we've ever used. Hope your year is a good one. Bill Rainman. Canada March 2010.

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Guest: Lambrecht
Date of Stay: 02/02/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

Hello Barry, Just sending a line, to thank you for renting your very private, safe and quiet villa to us. Everything was as advertised in the profile. Your two folders of information about the house, directions to eating places, golf courses and all the close beaches was well used and greatly appreciated. We had a wonderful 3 week holiday. Thanks again, Jim & Cheryl Lambrecht. Canada 2nd of Feb 2010.

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Guest: Monaghan
Date of Stay: 01/15/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

Hi Barry, We had a great time at your place! It is very beautiful. The heated pool was lovely. We did a boat tour up to Venice Beach as well as visiting with family in North Port. The vacation couldn't have been any better. We lost some time on the drive down in the Virginia's because of the snow storm that had hit there. Southerners just don't know how to deal with 18" of snow like us Vermonters do. I’ve attached a picture of our 2 girls enjoying themselves at the villa. Happy New Year! Thanks again, Matt Monaghan. VT USA. January 2010.

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Snow bird season 2010

Guest: Jim Lambrecht
Date of Stay: 01/10/10 Review Submitted: 05/08/10

Hello Barry, Just sending a line, to thank you for renting your very private, safe and quiet villa to us. Everything was as advertised in the profile. Your two folders of information about the house, directions to eating places, golf courses and all the close beaches was well used and greatly appreciated. We had a wonderful 3 week holiday. Thanks again, Jim & Cheryl. Canada Feb 2010.

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Guest: Patterson
Date of Stay: 12/31/09 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

Thank you Barry, I hope you had a good Christmas. The house was great. It was in very good shape when we arrived. No problems at all and the house was very well provisioned. We would happily recommend the house to others. Thank you for returning our deposit so quickly. Best regards. Tom Patterson USA. 31 Dec 2009.

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Christmas 2009

Guest: Matt Monaghan
Date of Stay: 12/21/09 Review Submitted: 05/08/10

Hi Barry, We had a great time at your place, very beautiful. The heated pool was lovely. We did a boat tour up to Venice Beach as well as visiting with family in North Port. The vacation couldn't have been any better. We lost some time on the drive down in the Virginia's because of the snow storm that had hit there. Southerners just don't know how to deal with 18" of snow like us Vermonters do. I’ve attached a picture of our 2 girls enjoying themselves at the villa. Happy New Year! Thanks again, Matt Monaghan. VT USA. January 2010.

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Guest: UPTOWN GIRL ( NY, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/04/09 Review Submitted: 08/04/09

Hi Barry I just wanted to let you know we had a wonderful time at your villa. The weather was great (Very Hot) and we made full use of the pool and spa. My son was over the moon that there was a Shamu in the pool (As in your pictures). Out of the three villas we stayed at during this tour, yours was the Cleanest, and the best, we loved it. The villa was complete with everything we could have needed. Thank you for such a great time. Sue Wakeford. UK (July 09)

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