Vacation Rentals by Owner

Nice get away

Guest: Mollie (Middletown, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11 Review Submitted: 06/09/11

My family and I enjoyed our stay in this home. The owners were friendly and very welcoming. They were very quick to resolve any issue that arouse. When i say that I dont mean that there were alot of issues but we did have a few minor mishaps. They were more than willing to help us and correct the problems in a timely mannor. The house is beautiful and full of color! The owners have provided everything you would need to feel right at home. We had a nice time on our vacation and I would venture to say that you would too. Watch out for the lizards! They are everywhere in Florida! The only thing i would advise is for parents with young children. This home can work as a baby friendly home, if you put the non-touchables away before you start to relax. It worked out for us, just a minor inconvenience of having to put things out of reach and then put them back once we were cleaning up to leave. The owners were more than accommodating with a baby gate and a play pen.

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Guest: Pastor Duane Cyr,Sr. (Boynton Beach, FL)
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/15/07

October 10-14, 2007 Dear Bob and Susi, Our group enjoyed our stay at your comfortable vacation home so very much! What a joy to come home from our daily and nightly meetings to an environment of "peace and quiet"! You both were so gracious to greet us when we arrived and you made us feel welcomed and right at home. We have rented many homes in the past in many places, but no one has ever done that for us! Everything in the house was just perfect for us! It is equipped with everything you need and want! (What a movie/music collection!!) Seeing the ducks on the lake in the morning and hearing them "quack" was a special treat. Should we come back to the Melbourne area for an extended stay, we will certainly return to Lakeside Leisure Resort! Bless you both! Sincerely, Pastor Duane & Faith Cyr and Team

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Guest: Bart Damen (Netherlands)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/19/07

We had a wonderful time in Melbourne. The house is well-equipped and had an exemplary maintenance. The pool was just outside the street and we had it completely for our family. The house is spacious and excellent for up to six people. Owners live in the street and are very friendly. We had some questions about the 'turtle-seeing' and the owner directly called his network to answer the question. *****-rating! Very recommendable if you plan to stay in Melbourne.

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Guest: Steve and Tracey Hermann (Old Monroe, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 08/01/03 Review Submitted: 08/01/03

We had a great time staying at your beautiful townhouse. My husband and kids loved fishing in the lake and we all enjoyed the pool. The house was conveniently located to shopping and the beach. Thank you for your hospitality!

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Guest: Jackie Ciborek (Akron,Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/01/03 Review Submitted: 06/24/03

We had a wonderful vacation at the lakeside. The house was great! Spotless! We wish we could have stayed longer we felt right at home. We would love to come back!! Jackie Ciborek

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Guest: The Brown family
Date of Stay: 05/02/03 Review Submitted: 05/01/03

Bob & Susi, We had a great time staying here and regret it was only for the weekend. Bareth (4) and Derek (1) both loved playing at the beach and then coming "home" to nap in their own rooms. Sarah (my sister) and I enjoyed coffee in the mornings while Fred enjoyed sleeping in. All 3 adults liked the ability to stay up and watch TV and talk after the kids went to sleep. Great grandma Brown (92 years old) had a great time visiting with all of us without our being in her small house. Thank you so much for your hospitality...We loved your home. Lisa Brown, Fred Brown, Sarah London, Gareth and Derek

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Guest: Patrick & Beth Parton
Date of Stay: 04/04/03 Review Submitted: 04/03/03

Dear Bob & Susi, This was truly the best vacation experience we have ever had. It was so relaxing because you both have considered every aspect of comfort and convenience. Everything was immaculate!!! We really enjoyed the screened porch and grill. The arbor and bench on the lake were perfect for relaxing in the evening. The kitchen was perfect with everything you would possibly need. We felt right at home. Thank you so much! I only wish we could stay longer. You are two lovely and caring people. Hope to see you next year! Patrick & Beth Parton

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Guest: Joachim, Hannie, Norbert, Wilma
Date of Stay: 03/29/03 Review Submitted: 03/28/03

Liebe Susi, Lieber Bob, Vor zwei Jahren, beschlossen vier Freunde aus der aelteste Stadt Deutschlands - Trier - Wilma, Norbert sowie Hanni und Joachim, ihren Urlaub in warmen Florida zu verbringen. Nach einer erlebnisreichen Rundfahrt von Miami ueber Key West, Everglades, Fort Myers und St. Petersburg/Tampa, landeten wir in Melbourne wo wir uns in eurem herzlichen, komfortablen Ferienhaus einnisteten. Die offene Freundlichkeit von euch beiden lieben Freunden, die wir aus frueheren Zeiten in Deutschland und von mehreren Besuchen hier in den USA her kennen -- "und die Naeche zum Atlantik-Strand" -- liess aus einen ruhigen, mit viel Spass und Unterhaltungsverbundenen, erholsamen Urlaub verbringen. Es fehlte uns an nichts und all Sonderwuensche wurden umgehend erfuellt. Will alle sagen euch herzlichen Dank -- Ihr, the liebesten und hilfsbereitesten Freunde in den USA -- und wir hoffen auf ein baldiges Wiedersehen "hier" oder in Deutschland. Herzlichst Joachim, Norbert, Wilma, Hannie

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Guest: Sue, Vivian and Bonnie
Date of Stay: 02/16/03 Review Submitted: 02/15/03

Bob & Susi, Yes --- year #3 for us. We have been here enjoying the sun and warm weather now for almost two weeks. What a joy! It has been in the single figures & lots of snow during this time back home in Ohio. Boy! We did good this year when we picked these two weeks! It is sure going to be hard to return to the cold next week. Thanks again for a wonderful "home away from home". We truly do love it here. Much love, Sue Ranker, Ohio Bob & Susi, Thanks again for being so good to us and delivering the newspaper every morning. When old people get into a habit of reading the paper, it is real nice to have it in the mornings, and you delivered - you are certainly very, very special people, and I really appreciate the hospitality. May God bless you always. I wish you many nenants this ensuing year. Love, Vivian Sinis, Ohio Bob & Susi, Time marches on and now comes to our wonderful visit to your house and your friendship. Thanks a million for everything, you two are such lively people. We hope next year brings happy times again. We give our love. Bonnie Wetzel Zanesville, Ohio

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Guest: Lori Sidner and friends
Date of Stay: 01/12/03 Review Submitted: 01/11/03

Dear Bob & Susi, Well, its time to say good-bye but just had to tell you thanks for putting all your special touches in this townhouse to make your guests feel at home. After traveling all day, it was such a good warm feeling to walk into your townhouse & feel so welcome. This world needs more people like yourselves --- wonderful & etc -- also the directions to the townhouse were superb --- I didn't get lost not one time! Yeah! (but I wasn't driving, but I was the director). I have one complaint --- the snakes (ceramic garden figures) have got to go --- they look too real! Thank you for letting us use your townhouse so I could visit my daddy and be with him for his graduation!!! Thanks! Mickey. Lori Sidner, Mary Rose, Candace Walsh & Mickey.

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Guest: Steve & Betsy Irving
Date of Stay: 12/25/02 Review Submitted: 12/24/02

Christmas 2002 Dear Bob & Susi, Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. Your attention to making sure we had everything possible to make our stay enjoyable is much appreciated. We couldn't have picked a better, more beautiful place to stay. Steve & Betsy and the Irving Family

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Guest: The Robinson Clan
Date of Stay: 08/01/02 Review Submitted: 07/31/02

Dear Bob and Susi, Many thanks for the use of your lovely home. WE have all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and found everything that we could possibly need provided for our use. The newspaper "boy" (Bob) even delivered our papers every morning, sometimes before we were even up -- thanks Bob. The only complaint is that we have to go home so soon. It has been great at the pool -- just like your own private one. Sorry to see the lake emptying and hope that the problem is soon rectified. Hope you have a great holiday in Germany and Switzerland. One again, many thanks for everything. The Robinson Clan Kim, Malcolm, Kerry, Jamie & Betty

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Guest: Rice family
Date of Stay: 06/27/02 Review Submitted: 06/26/02

Dear Bob & Susi, For the second year in a row we had a wonderful time here in Melbourne. Your house is wonderful & the pool is great!! Thanks for sharing your home with us again this year! We have found so many wonderful things to do. This is a great vacation spot. Sandy Rice Kim Haglee & family

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Guest: O'Connors and Burke families
Date of Stay: 05/23/02 Review Submitted: 05/22/02

Bob & Susi, We took pot luck on the internet and came up trumps!! We could not have found better for our family reunion vacation. Just perfect!! Hoping to repeat in future. Many Thanks from Chris, Hazel, Joshua, Bernadette and Shane 23 May - 6 June 2002

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Guest: Thies & Stormer families
Date of Stay: 03/31/02 Review Submitted: 03/30/02

Dear friends, Thank you for sharing your lovely townhouse with us. We enjoyed it. We can't wait to come back. Thank you, Zannah, Mary, Joni, Jamie, Paul & Anita

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Guest: The Ropas
Date of Stay: 03/23/02 Review Submitted: 03/22/02

Dear Friends, Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home with us. It was wonderful to be able to come "home" and relax after a full day of family and fun. Tristan and Jonathan were excited to have room to spread out and play. Please apologize to the ducks for the boys chasing them! We hope to see you again. Regards, The Ropas

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Guest: Spring break
Date of Stay: 03/16/02 Review Submitted: 03/15/02

Bob and Susi, We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The house was outstanding, the pool refreshing, and the fishing out of this world! Melbourne was an excellent location for our spring break with lots of activities to do. This location allowed us to kick back and relax but still be extremely active in numerous outdoor activities. See "yall" next spring! Mary Sparks James keech Evan Guyar Doug Arfman Kelly Harmon Bruce Newman

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Guest: Sue, Vivian and Bonnie
Date of Stay: 02/13/02 Review Submitted: 02/12/02

Feb 13-27-2002 Well, here we are here again, our second year in a row & it is as wonderful as it was last year. We have enjoyed every minute of our time here in sunny Florida & hope to return, yet again. You two have us so spoiled that we feel very loved and pampered. Thank you for that --- we love it! With love, Sue Hi there Susi & Bob, I have really enjoyed this home and especially you two, you are two lovely people and I feel so spoiled here, I love it. Hope to see you again. Thank you so much. Love, Vivian Susi and Bob Thanks again and again for letting us use your lovely home. Also, thanks so much for the delicious strawberries and wine. Hope we can do this many more times! Hugs and kisses, Bonnie

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Guest: Eurdekian family
Date of Stay: 02/13/02 Review Submitted: 02/12/02

Dear Robert and Susi, We came all the way from France to spend our holidays in Florida. We thought we rent a house but in fact we found a home. We felt like in our house in this beautiful decorated place. We bring back delightful souvenirs and hope we"ll be able to come again soon. Thank you, Azad, Serge, Syline, Nazehie, Chirine

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Guest: Battey family
Date of Stay: 01/01/02 Review Submitted: 12/31/01

Dear Susanne & Bob We had a fantastic vacation staying in your townhouse. Everything is so clean and well maintained. We're looking forward to escaping from another Michigan winter and visiting again. Vielen Dank! The Batteys (Luke, Madeleine, Alice, Josh, Christopher, Pat, David, Kim and Brett.

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Guest: Rice family
Date of Stay: 07/13/01 Review Submitted: 07/12/01

Bob & Susi, Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us. We had a wonderful time. We especially enjoyed the pool -- it was like having a private pool! We hope to do this again. Melbourne is a beautiful place. Thanks again! Sandy Rice & Family

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Guest: Gentry, Shepard, Sanders families
Date of Stay: 06/30/01 Review Submitted: 06/29/01

Bob and Ssusi, Thank you! Your home is wonderful. Everything we needed was here. The kitchen was wonderful. The lake and grounds beautiful. It felt like home away from home with no worries. The pool was great, clean and not crowded -- almost like having a private pool. Thank you! We love it. You guys are great. Grover, Verna, Brett Gentry Frank, Dorothy, Amanda Shepard Lee, Shirley, Hannah, Noah Sanders

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Guest: Shinn family
Date of Stay: 06/16/01 Review Submitted: 06/15/01

Bob & Susi, Thank you so much for the weekend. We had a wonderful time. The pool was great & we love the area of Melbourne. The kids enjoyed the beach. We didn't do very well fishing in the Stickmarsh. Maybe next time. We hope to do this again next year. Thank you, Joe, Kathy, Zachary, & Nicholas Shinn

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Guest: Annette & Robert
Date of Stay: 05/24/01 Review Submitted: 05/23/01

Dear Bob & Susi! Unser Urlaub in eurem Haus war super! Naturlich ging alles zu schnell vorbei. Es war schoen die Feiertage mit euch verbringen zu koennen und hoffen bald wieder zu kommen. Annette & Robert, aka Bobbie. P.S. Hope to keep in touch.

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Guest: Anderson family
Date of Stay: 03/23/01 Review Submitted: 03/22/01

Bob and Susi Thank you so much for all of your hospitality and for having such a wonderful vacation home! We couldn't have asked for anything more! Our daughter Sydney even took her first steps here this week! We really enjoyed the weather and a chance to sprawl out and relax! We hope to make an annual trip, so don't change a thing! Best wishes, John, Lecia, and Sydney Anderson

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Guest: Nine guests
Date of Stay: 03/04/01 Review Submitted: 03/03/01

Susi & Bob Thank you for such a great week at your wonderful house. We truly enjoyed ourselves so, so much and wish we could stay for another week. Hopefully, in the future we will get another chance to enjoy your hospitality. Signed by: Kristian Wolf, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany Silvana Garcia, Sororaba-Sao Paulo, Brazil Kayo Nishiguchi, Yokohama, Japan Thorsten Abermann, Muenster, Germany Nicola Latch, London, England Lukra Iomar, Goeteborg, Sweden Joen Vermehven, Berlin, Germany Feida Mozenge, Chicago, IL Althea Rodgers, Portland, OR All students from Juneata College, Huntingdon, PA

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Guest: Sue, Vivian and Bonnie
Date of Stay: 02/15/01 Review Submitted: 02/14/01

Dear Bob & Susi, Well, what can I say? This lovely home is just exactly what we three ladies needed. A few days of rest and relaxation. It has certainly been a blessing, meeting you two & staying here in your beautiful home. It is certain, no one could ask for a more caring host and hostess. Believe me --- we feel very blessed! We sure do hope we will see you next year. We are planning on it! You two stay healthy & we'll see you next year! Love to you both, Sue Ranker, "Ohio". Susi and Bob Thanks, thanks, thanks. Your houses, both of them, are wonderful. We enjoyed every inch of ours. I"m sure sis. (Vivian) would want to say "thanks too". Remember Rex in your prayers. God willing, we hope to see you next year. Very gratefully, Bonnie -- Zanesville, Ohio.

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Guest: Mike and Lucy MItchell
Date of Stay: 09/01/00 Review Submitted: 08/31/00

Bob and Susi - What a delight it has been to stay in your beautiful home here at the lake. We all have enjoyed it so. You have everything that anyone could possibly need. The pool, the lake and convience of area attractions. We truly have enjoyed meeting you both. You are a joy to talk to and have made us feel right at home. Being able to have Mom stay here with us and the family come over to visit was wonderful. We shall do this again next year if possible and tell our friends as well. Thank you again for everything. Mike & Lucy Mitchel, Herna Vreeland

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Guest: Tonia Turpin
Date of Stay: 09/01/00 Review Submitted: 08/31/00

Tim, Tonia, Clayton, Matthew and Billy Turpin thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful place with our family. Tim and I have thoroughly enjoyed fishing, swimming and just relaxing. Our boys have enjoyed the fishing and really enjoyed the pool. Our oldest learned to swim while he was here!! Matthew is trying. The townhouse is magnificent. There is everything you could hope to imagine right at your fingertips. The bedrooms are lovely. The kitchen just right, the living room spacious. I could go on and on. I hope to make this a yearly part of our vacation time. Susi, thanks for the recipies. With warmest regards, Tomia Turpin.

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