Vacation Rentals by Owner

British retirees

Guest: andrea (Los Higuerales Almeria Spain)
Date of Stay: 03/15/12 Review Submitted: 04/27/12

This is a really lovely home ,with a great pool area, in a super location. There is so much to see and do in this area from a vast choice of beaches ,the everglades , sightseeing ,restaurants, fabulous shopping and of course golf. The view from the house across the golf course and to the lake is beautiful ,and the variety of wild bird life , just amazing. The binocculars provided proved to be invaluable.The islands off the coast provided us with excellent day trips , well worth the journey. We stayed for a month and thoroughly enjoyed everything south west florida has to offer. Bill the owner is very helpful and quick to help with any concerns. Would we rent this house again ? absolutely.

Owner response:Thank you Andrea & Richard. You are most welcome anytime. Take Care, Bill

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

December 2011

Guest: john (Franklin, TN)
Date of Stay: 12/01/11 Review Submitted: 12/22/11

This is a beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood that is very convenient to golf, shopping, restaurants, and only a few minutes to Sanibel or Fort Myers beaches. We enjoyed the quiet pool patio with view of lake and golf course. Stock your bag with balls if you play the course because there is water on every hole. Weather was perfect here in 1st half of December - 80 and sunny with 50's to low 60's at night.

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

Shangri-La

Guest: Patrick (Shrewsbury, MA)
Date of Stay: 10/13/11 Review Submitted: 10/25/11

The photos are great, but the place is better than you could expect. Beautifully furnished, well set up and located in a great suburban neighborhood. Right on the 5th hole of the golf course with a view of the course and a lake. The Owner's instruction manual and box full of local information were very useful. One day it rained, so we sat on the very large lanai and watched the wading birds going after fish. The property is easy to get to and I cannot say enough to shout out our praises. This is the best home we have ever rented anywhere! This is a must-visit location. Many thanks to the owner and his property manager in answering any questions and making the rental process very easy. No complaints at all. You will not be disappointed in staying here. We certainly plan to return.

Owner response:Thank you for your Great Review Patrick. It has been a pleasure having you stay & we do hope you return. Take care in the meantime, Bill

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

Wonderful time in Fort Myers!

Guest: Mark P. (New Fairfield, Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11 Review Submitted: 08/03/11

We stayed at this property for a week this July. The property is lovely and was well appointed for all our family's needs. The pool was very clean and enjoyable. There is also a gas grill on the beautiful covered porch, which is great for cookouts. The neighborhood is very convenient to the airport, golf, driving range, beaches, stores, restaurants and entertainment. The house is also equipped with wireless internet and a printer, which was very convenient. I would highly recommend the property to those looking for a great time in Fort Myers.

Owner response:Thanks Mark, Your comments are greatly appreciated & we hope you return to stay with us. Take care in the meantime, Bill

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

Well appointed and very comfortable

Guest: James W.
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/14/11

This house is indeed beautiful as others have stated but it is also very comfortable for small or large parties. Plenty of space, fantastic pool, terrific tv room to relax in as well as a large kitchen/living room area that makes it easy to get together as a group. Centrally located in Fort Myers, it is easy to get to and to use for day trips in the area. Quiet enough for a private getaway, yet large enough for larger parties. Excellent owner is great to deal with no matter where you live. Can't wait to go back.

Owner response:Thanks Jim, You are most welcome. We look forward to having you come & stay again. Take Care in the meantime, Bill

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

Relaxing break

Guest: Ed (United Kingdom)
Date of Stay: 04/30/11 Review Submitted: 06/12/11

We had a lovely time staying at this property - very comfortable & relaxing indeed. The property is extremely well equipped and well maintained - it really was like a home from home. It is located in a quiet residential area. Pool area overlooks golf course and lake. Appreciated the broadband/ wi-fi access. The owner was very responsive and I would not hesitate to recommend the property to others.

Owner response:Thank you Edwina - It was a pleasure having you stay & we hope you visit again soon.- Bill

Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing.

Excellent vaccation in Fort Myers

Guest: Danish Family (Denmark)
Date of Stay: 04/12/11 Review Submitted: 05/10/11

I agree in all the other great reviews written and then some... My family and I had an absolutely excellent stay in this beautyfull house. Nothing was missing and everything was very proffesional. We felt us "at home". Nice and comfortable furniture, great pool - especially for our soon, age 7, great location with a super view for both nature wildlife (e.g.snakes, turtles, eagle) and golfing. If we return to Fort Myers we will with no hesitation book this home and also recommend this to others. Thanks for a great stay in Fort Myers

Owner response:Thank you for your review Charlotte. It has been a pleasure having you come & stay with us & hope you will return again soon. Take care in the meantime, Bill

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

2nd Visit and just fabulous as usual!

Guest: Kathy (Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 04/03/11 Review Submitted: 04/14/11

This was my 2nd visit to this gorgeous home! We loved it and would recommend it to everyone! The owner is very responsive to all of our needs, the home well-maintained and beautifully decorated throughout! All the amenties were here and even some extras like beach chairs, beach umbrella, beach towels which made the world of difference and even a handbook for the home and Fort Myers attractions. The HEATED pool and waterfall off the screened-in lanai is the most tranquil setting. Although we just bought a condo down in Fort Myers, I will definately be referring our out of town guests to this fabulous home!

Owner response:Thank you Kathy for your Review. We would welcome your family when they come to visit you & we are pleased that you loved Fort Myers so much that you brought down here! Maybe see you on the Beach sometime? Take Care, Bill

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

Fort Myers Vacation Rental #274790

Guest: Toronto Snowbird (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/06/11

The house is well laid out and beautifully furnished and decorated. The decor could well be featured in a magazine. We spent many happy days sitting in the lanai beside the pool overlooking the Eagle Ridge Golf Course. The scenery and bird wild life were spectacular. The bathrooms are cleverly set up to allow egress/ingress to and from the pool area. The maintenance and pool services were conducted most professionally and efficiently. This location provided us with a wonderful vacation that will be remembered for a long time. Anyone would have a lovely holiday here. Access to the airport is close by and shopping locations are also convenient.

Owner response:Many thanks Diane for your review. It has been a pleasure having you stay & we hope that you are able to return soon.

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

We had the best vacation of our lives! The home is absolutely fabulous!

Guest: Basil (Johnsburg, Illinois USA)
Date of Stay: 01/26/11 Review Submitted: 02/16/11

From the beginning we knew we hit the "jackpot" with our vacation destination! The rental manual has been very useful. The home is extraordinarily maintained. The furniture is not only beautiful, but extremely comfortable. All of the amenities of home and then some. The view from the lanai is absolutely gorgeous. The wildlife and natural beauty of the Ft. Myers area can be viewed and witnessed from a patio chair! For golf lovers like us, we couldn't have chosen a more perfect paradise! The steady stream of players attempting to hit the 4th green is not only fun to watch but makes you want to break out the clubs and join them. (Which we have done several times already.) I know when we make our vacation plans for next year, we will be hard pressed to find a better location than this property. If you like convenience, you've found the right place. Close to the beaches, airport, shopping, golf, movies, spring training for the Twins and Red Sox and much, much more! It's a safe bet that we will return in the near future.

Owner response:Basil & Sheri. Thank you for your most eloquent review. It really has been a pleasure having you as guests & we are honored that you have decided to come straight back next year! We are happy that our place will be in good hands & look forward to the next flurry of correspondence. Have a safe Journey home & take care in the meantime. Bill

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beautiful Home!!

Guest: Navigate440 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/18/10 Review Submitted: 05/06/10

We really enjoyed our stay at this house overlooking the golf course. The waterview made for interesting birdwatching in the morning and at dusk. The master was extremely comfortable and the kitchen was well set up. The owner has compiled an extensive manual for the house which was very helpful, plus a great selection of brochures/menus for local activities, shopping and restaurants. In addition, they have a local contact for any problems. We enjoyed the bikes and took a few trips around the neighbourhood. It is a quiet development, with easy access to the airport, shopping and restaurants. I would highly recommend this property to freinds.

Owner response:Thankyou `K' for your positive review, I would agree, the local wildlife is certainly amazing & an unexpected bonus of staying at the house. We sincelely hope you come to stay again soon. Take care in the meantime, Bill

Recommended for:Age 55+

Ft. Myers Home Away from Home

Guest: RFC1992 (Marietta, GA)
Date of Stay: 04/04/10 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

This home was clean, well organized, and very well appointed. The 3 bedrooms and 2 baths were excellent living quarters. The kitchen is very nice with a pass-through to the lanai. We enjoyed the screened-in pool and lanai very much. Quiet neighborhood that was close to our daily excursions. Owner is very responsive and professional. The details were tremendous, including a 3-ring binder with detailed information on the home and its appliances. Home was immaculate. 20 minutes to beaches, Edison home, and places we like to visit. On a golf course. Highly recommended.

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

This is a terrific way to travel!

Guest: Pam/Pete (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/15/10 Review Submitted: 03/27/10

A spacious, beautifully decorated and well equipped home. We stayed for two weeks, with the following highlights: -Lots of comfortable space and laid out so that you can have privacy if you desire, or can be all together without feeling crowded -A gorgeous kitchen - we enjoyed local grouper, pink gulf shrimp - ate better food, less expensively than eating out -Lovely lanai - both shade and sun around the pool -Music system throughout the house including the lanai for your ipod, and wireless internet throughout -Bikes, golf, shopping closeby. Airboat tours, kayaking, beach easily accessed for day trips. I would do it again!

Owner response:Thankyou for your review Pam. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay & hope you come back again soon... Bill.

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

Guest: Pam & Peter
Date of Stay: 03/15/10 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

Hi Bill, just wanted to let you know we have arrived. Your home is beautiful and very well equipped. I'm sure we will enjoy it. Thanks again, this is a lovely spot. Regards, Pam and Peter

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Guest: Nancy & Thomas
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

Hi Bill, We just wanted to thank you for the use of your wonderful home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. You have done a great job of equipping it. It is very obvious that you put a lot of work into all the decorating. The rooms look like they are from a magazine. Nancy & Thomas

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Guest: Bruce & Mary
Date of Stay: 01/18/10 Review Submitted: 05/05/10

We recently had the opportunity to vacation at Eagle Ridge, Fort Myers. We had never booked a rental property online and we weren’t sure what to expect. We were very pleasantly surprised when we saw the lovely home with the pool, backing onto the golf course. The home was very nicely furnished with a well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed the use of bicycles as well as a great deal of information regarding “things to see and do in the area”. There were maps and brochures on many different options. We hope to return to this vacation paradise someday. Bruce and Mary

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Eagle Ridge Fort Myers

Guest: Bruce & Mary Patterson
Date of Stay: 01/18/10 Review Submitted: 05/05/10

Eagle Ridge, Fort Myers We recently had the opportunity to vacation at Eagle Ridge, Fort Myers. We had never booked a rental property online and we weren’t sure what to expect. We were very pleasantly surprised when we saw the lovely home with the pool, backing onto the golf course. The home was very nicely furnished with a well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed the use of bicycles as well as a great deal of information regarding “things to see and do in the area”. There were maps and brochures on many different options. We hope to return to this vacation paradise someday. Bruce and Mary

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Guest: Bruce & Mary
Date of Stay: 01/17/00 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

Well we arrived Sunday evening and are extremely pleased with the accommodation. The house is fabulous. We christened the bikes yesterday as we toured the neighbourhood for an hour Again, thanks for all your help in making this happen. Cheers, Bruce and Mary – Jan 2010

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