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Water Front Three Story Mediterranean Townhouse on Boca Ciega Bay [#240190] | View Property

Redington Shores
Townhome, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
$699-$2299/wk
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Traveler Reviews (17)

• No refunds

  No refunds

  • Guest May
  • Date of stay 11/24/12
  • Review Submitted 01/24/13
  We have stayed here for 5 days and I think we paid for 6 days but that's alright. Up until to this day.. after several e-mails sent to Ms. Laura, we have not received our refund. So it's up to them how they do their business. I don't like dealing business with dishonesty. However, our stay in the end unit was pleasant, our small complain is to have more serving bowls. Cutting board is split in half, it would only cost like 5 dollars to get somewhere. Our BIG complain is the squeaky bed! Seriously, just by touching it make a big noise. I barely sleep every time my husband moves. Our kids would come to our bed in the morning and your day is pretty much disturbed not by their noise but from the bed noise. This got to be done. Other than that, the place is neat, very very spacious. To be honest, I love that place, view and the walking distance to the beach. I would love to come back, it's a matter of trust, though.

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

  Owner response: Yes integrity and honesty is most impotant to me. I not only returned her damage deposit but added additional $50 dollars for sqeaky bed. We use homeaway credit card service and intially I was unable to identify her account in order to refund the damage deposit because multiple names and multiple emails were used in booking this townhouse. It is important to use same email and same name in process of booking. We always request that at arrival, guests need to report problems. The bed has not been mentioned . The board cutter and additional bowls were immediately purchased and delivered to this townhouse. The bed situation could have been quickly resolved because someone placed large piece of cardboard paper on the spring box, and simply removing it, fixed the problem.This review is out of character with other reviews; however, this family acknowledges water views, neatness, spaciousness, and close access to the beach as positive aspects of this townhouse. Laura

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• PARADISE

  PARADISE

  • Guest PAT
  • Date of stay 08/08/12
  • Review Submitted 09/04/12
  WE RECENTLY STAYED IN THIS PROPERTY AND HAD A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. THE OWNER LAURA MADE SURE THAT WE HAD EVERYTHING WE NEEDED. THE PROPERTY WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION AND VERY CLEAN. THE DESCRIPTION AND PICTURES WERE VERY ACCURATE.

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

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• Relaxation..

  Relaxation..

  • Guest Stanley
  • Date of stay 05/17/12
  • Review Submitted 06/11/12
  This is probably my fourth trip to Reddington since discover the area several years ago. I can't say enough about the first rate treatment from the owner and cleanliness of the property. The condo is extremely spacious and set in a location thats appealing for all. I will continue making this one of my favorite travel destinations because of the comfort I receive when stay at this locale. Thanks to Ms Laura...

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

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• Great townhouse and community

  Great townhouse and community

  • Guest Caper
  • Date of stay 05/01/12
  • Review Submitted 05/28/12
  We rented two of the townhomes for 5 days the first week in May for 6 adults and 5 children. We did not need the owner for anything while we were there but she did tell us to contact with any problems we were having.The townhouses were clean and well decorated. The views of the bay were great and the walk to the beach was short. Overall I thought the townhome and the the area was perfect for a family vacation.I would definetely stay there again.

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

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• MacDougalls from Nova Scotia Canada

  MacDougalls from Nova Scotia Canada

  • Guest ken
  • Date of stay 04/07/12
  • Review Submitted 04/24/12
  Just returned from 2 glorious weeks in Florida-weather was great and our accomodations were above our expectations.Very clean , tastefully decorated and very spacious.Laura was wonderful --very helpful and available at any time. This house was in an ideal location---close to restaurants,shopping and a gorgeous beach There were 6 people in our party and there was plenty of room for everyone. We plan on returning next year and would highly recommend this home to anyone.

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

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• What a beautiful view!!

  What a beautiful view!!

  • Guest Lisa
  • Date of stay 04/07/12
  • Review Submitted 04/14/12
  Our family just returned from staying at this outstanding townhouse! First of all the convenience of staying in a townhouse was wonderful. We have always stayed at busy condos with lots of people coming and going and always waiting for an elevator to our floor. The convenience of having your own two car garage and privacy was incredible. The description is very accurate, clean and well maintained. Laura has decorated this townhouse beautifully! The kids enjoyed playing ping pong too!! Laura was very helpful in answering questions we had as well as being available for anything we needed. The view of Boca Ciega Bay was breathtaking! We have already contacted Laura to book for next year!

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

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• Great Quality Townhouse

  Great Quality Townhouse

  • Guest pt
  • Date of stay 01/20/12
  • Review Submitted 01/31/12
  This was wonderful stay for us. Nice quality building, on the inter-coastal on an inlet, just across the street from the ocean. If the inter-coastal had wind the ocean did not. Good option, and beautiful. Laura was wonderful to work with. Dining in the area is terrific. Redington Shores & Beach area is nice because it is not built up like Clearwater to the North & St.Petersburg to the south. Will go again! Only negative was the chatty / language of the fishermen who were hanging out on their boats on the docks 1 block down, but that would be anywhere.

  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.

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• Disappointed

  Disappointed

  • Guest SM
  • Date of stay 01/15/12
  • Review Submitted 02/29/12
  My family and I stayed here for a few nights. I have not received my deposit refund and it has been 6 weeks since we stayed here. I have made numerous calls and emails to the owner and I get a promise to send my refund right away and I still have not received it. It is been a very frustrating experience and I would not recommend dealing with this owner.The beds are very uncomfortable and the kitchen needs to be stocked better with supplies. It is unfortunate because the townhouse is beautiful and the view is great, but it is not worth the aggravation.

  Owner response: We strive so hard to offer a very clean and well maintained three story Townhouse to our guests. Guest of above review and her family vacationed in thisTownhouse twice within a year and each time left the Townhouse very trashy. When her security deposit was declined this time she responed with a review that is not in line with all the other reviews that our Townhouses recieved . Please consider all of our reviews when selecting your future vacation home.

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• Great stay at a perfect location

  Great stay at a perfect location

  • Guest anne
  • Date of stay 10/04/11
  • Review Submitted 10/06/11
  We were a group of six ladies traveling to the St. Pete/Bradenton area to play golf. We enjoyed the stay at Laura's beautiful condo. It was just as described, very clean and the hostess was very attentive. The hot weather broke just before our trip began. We spent a lot of time on the back deck looking out over the bay - gorgeous! The walk to the beach was about 3 minutes and the beach is beautiful. We will return.

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

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• Townhouse

  Townhouse

  • Guest Maybell
  • Date of stay 07/20/11
  • Review Submitted 07/31/11
  Our stay was so wonderful, we hated to leave! From the moment we walked up the stairs and looked out the bay-view balcony to see the dolphins swimming in the bay, we were so pleased! Laura was so helpful and accomidating. We enjoyed so much time at the beach and great evenings with family in the beautiful and comfortable townhouse. The only negative thing I can add is that our vacation had to end! We have already begun to make more plans to have a return visit as soon as our work schedules permit! Even our dog didn't want to go home. Thank you so much Laura!

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

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• Wedding weekend

  Wedding weekend

  • Guest love travel
  • Date of stay 05/19/11
  • Review Submitted 09/27/11
  We rented one of the units as a place for "the girls" to stay on our wedding weekend. It was so much fun we are planning to go back next year!! The owners were on hand for anything we could possibly need and brought extra towels on a moments notice. The townhouse was up to date, clean, and very spacious. I can see where many couples groups would think the den bedroom would be a small frustration but it worked wonderfully for us. It quickly became the hangout area (there is a sofa as well) as it was adjacent to the kitchen and bed when needed at night. I do feel that everyone should know there are plenty of stairs. While it was no problem for us it could be an issue for some. Having the bay at one balcony and the ocean view at another only added to the appeal. Highly recommended.

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

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• Relaxation!

  Relaxation!

  • Guest waddell
  • Date of stay 04/20/11
  • Review Submitted 04/07/12
  We really enjoy the property. Very clean,super nice. Owner was very pleasant! I would stay anytime. Thanks for making us so comfortable. Looking forward to seeing you again.

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

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• Wonderful property, great location!

  Wonderful property, great location!

  • Guest Karen
  • Date of stay 02/17/11
  • Review Submitted 02/25/11
  The townhouse far exceeded our expectations! We were thrilled with the location. We would highly recommend this property for your next west Florida getaway.

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

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• Had a great time - could use a few improvements

  Had a great time - could use a few improvements

  • Guest Sally
  • Date of stay 12/31/10
  • Review Submitted 06/07/11
  We greatly enjoyed our stay here, but had some of the same problems as the previous reviewer. The couple who was staying in the den was very upset to learn that it was more like staying in the kitchen, but the area has its own little balcony and a full bathroom so it's not a bad place to stay as long as you know what to expect. I was also expecting queen beds in all bedrooms but two turned out to be full sized, not a huge deal but if I'd known ahead of time I would have tried to negotiate with my friends for the master bedroom. The biggest complaint we had was that the curtains in the bedrooms blocked almost none of the bright Florida sunshine, so pack your sleep mask if you don't like to wake up with the sun. The townhouse was in excellent condition and a great location; we loved watching the birds from the living room balcony. However, our unit felt like it was staged for the real estate market more than for vacation renters, with a lot of items that were more decorative than useful (hence curtains that block no light.) The kitchen was also lacking some essential items like a cutting board, and something like folding chairs to use on the balcony or dining room would have been a nice addition. The owners live in the neighboring condo and were always easy to get a hold of and quick to try and solve any issues that came up. I would definitely stay here if I ever find myself in the area again.

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

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• Fabulous Find

  Fabulous Find

  • Guest SuzieQ
  • Date of stay 11/25/10
  • Review Submitted 11/29/10
  We rented this condo for a family get together. For the most part it was exactly as presented here. It was very clean, well stocked and decorated with lovely, homey touches. We saw the dolphins each morning while sitting on the balcony enjoying our morning coffee. Laura was great to work with and was available if we needed anything. The property is close to many fine restaurants, acitivties, and points of interest. You just couldn't ask for anything better.

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

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• Highly Recommend this Home

  Highly Recommend this Home

  • Guest Renee
  • Date of stay 06/25/10
  • Review Submitted 07/24/11
  We stayed at this Townhome for a quick weekend to attend a family wedding and were extremely satisfied with the accomodations and cleanliness of the home. Laura was very helpful in giving directions and recommending places to eat, etc. The home had plenty of room for our extended family to sleep, etc. and the view was spectacular from each side of the home - front view of the Gulf and rear view of the Bay! Only disappointment was not being able to extend our stay and totally enjoy all the Twonhome and the location had to offer! Would love to stay again - and plan to in the future! Highly recommended!!

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

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• Great Value on Spacious Townhome

  Great Value on Spacious Townhome

  • Guest SWFL Giants
  • Date of stay 05/21/10
  • Review Submitted 05/24/10
  Our group included 3 couples and 4 singles, for a total of 10 people staying in the unit. The unit was in good condition overall, with the only oversights being a shortage of basic items such as salt/pepper, toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, etc. The parking situation is a bit tricky if you have more than 2 vehicles in your party, as there will likely be other people staying in the same complex. They don't always park in a fashion that makes it possible to get in and out of your garage spaces. However, there are usually street spaces available too. For the price, this townhome exceeded expectations, and as noted in other reviews the location is absolutely spectacular. The public beach across the street is very quiet and good for relaxing. However, Caddy's on St. Pete Beach is only a 10 min drive down Gulf Blvd if you truly want to hit the beach party scene. The only odd thing about the neighborhood is that no alcohol sales are permitted past 12 midnight. If you want a drink after that, your only choice is to leave the area and go to Gators or another bar outside Redington. The Conch Republic is a wise choice for food, as is the convenience of CiCi's next door. The listing was accurate and photos were of the actual property. We can't think of any reason we would not consider renting the unit again in the future. The property also allowed one couple to bring their bassett hound. Highly recommended, and the owner was easy to work with and very accomodating. The only reason to avoid this unit would be if your group has bad knees/legs, or trouble climbing long flights of stairs. There are 3 flights of stairs between the car and your bedroom, with no elevators to assist.

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

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