Vacation Rentals by Owner

Perfect

Guest: Sunshine (Auburn Hills, MI)
Date of Stay: 04/21/12 Review Submitted: 05/06/12

Jim & Audrey your condo was perfect - you really have thought of everything! We really enjoyed breakfast on the lanai watching the sun raise, the boats pass under the draw bridge and the dolphins all while reading the morning paper. The beach was only a short walk away and the pool was great. We really hope to come back soon and have already recommended your condo to our friends. Thanks for sharing. Dave & Lisa

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

Exceeded expectations! Beautiful condo!

Guest: Laurie and Tim (London, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/20/12

We spent two weeks at this beautiful condo and loved it. We have rented other condos in the past and this was ,without question, the most well stocked and immaculate. Audrey and Jim have thought of everything to make their guests comfortable and happy. My husband and I would highly recommend this condo and hope to be back!

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

Special Spot on Siesta Key

Guest: Jim and Deb (Milwaukee)
Date of Stay: 11/19/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

Most lovely condo -- clean, clean, clean. We also found the condo like new, well equipped and beautifully decorated. This condo is truely special. It is the best of both worlds, a beautiful view of the Intercoastal Waterways and easy private access to the fabulous Siesta Key beach. The owners were a joy to work with as well. Their pride in ownership is very clear.

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

LOVED this Gorgeous Condo - Best Vacation Ever!

Guest: Gayle, Carol and Family (Clark, NJ)
Date of Stay: 11/12/11 Review Submitted: 11/27/11

We had the pleasure of spending the week of November 12-19 in Audrey and Jim's beautiful condo. We can honestly say this far exceeded our expectations. We were pampered with everything we needed and more. The kitchen was state of the art, fully stocked and made us seriously consider whether we wanted to even dine out. The bedrooms were comparable to a high-end hotel. Waking up each morning and sitting on the screened-in lanai with our coffee was so enjoyable. The people we met at the pool were friendly and it was so convenient to just walk across the street to the beach.....nothing compares to those "Siesta Key" sunsets! Audrey and Jim truly know what people want out of a vacation and they certainly delivered!!! This was by far the cleanest and most comfortable condo we have ever vacationed in. We can't wait to visit again.

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

Siesta Key condo

Guest: Trish (Newburyport, Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 10/25/11 Review Submitted: 11/15/11

The condo owners have provided everything a traveler to the Key could ever want. Just imagine the perfect condo with all the amenities from towels to silver and dishware to all paper goods to top of the line appliances to a beach bag. It's all there. Just bring shorts, golf shoes and a bathing suit(although you'll have room for plenty more to store in the walk-in closet and many storage drawers). They have left nothing to chance and keep in touch to ensure everything is in order. The condo has it all, the location is ideal, you will not be disappointed.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway.

Wonderful Place to stay, Everything was perfect, clean smelled good, plenty of towels ect. PERFECT!

Guest: Football Mom (Flowery Branch, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 07/28/11

We had super high expectations for when we arrived and they were all exceeded when we arrived. The condo was spotless and had everything to get us started shampoo, toilet paper ect. Towels were lovely plush and plentiful. Every kitchen utensil you could imagine was there. We didn't really want to even eat out,How could you with that beautiful view of the bay and bridge. Tons of beach stuff and a cart were provided . which made it a breeze to get to the beach with the kids. The washer and dryer were great we could wash our clothes and bathing suits while we played in the sand.Our boys loved listening for the siren of the bridge going up for a passing boat and every once in a while a dolphin would stop by and jump out of the water while we were enjoying the back porch. We are so grateful for Jim & Audrey opening there condo to us and allowing us to stay there and have a wonderful vacation.There are no words to express how grateful that I am. Thanks again :)

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

Everything you could want and lots you didn't even know you'd needed!

Guest: Dupont Cruiser (Atlanta, GA, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

A great place to chill. The pictures are 100% accurate, the condo is stocked with EVERYTHING you could ever want, and everything works great! The owners are very nice, checked in on us (by phone) when we arrived and made us feel welcomed. Don't bring anything but swimsuits and sunscreen - this place has coolers, floats, umbrellas, cart to make transporting to beach a breeze, every imaginable kitchen appliance and utensil (if you want to cook), computer (if you HAVE to check emails), games, books, TV's in every room (if you aren't at the beach), lots of towels. And it was so clean, towels folded, like checking into a top hotel. Great location near southern bridge off island, nice grocery and restaurants in walking distance. We watched the sun rise over the inter-coastal every morning from the enclosed porch. It's not on the beach but that wasn't really a big deal for us, path to beach is right across from entrance to condo development. Nice to have our own covered parking space. We'd like to go back, maybe even in the winter or sometime cool so we can just throw the doors open to the porch and let the fresh air flow thru (couldn't do that when it was over 90 every day but the AC made up for that nicely!).

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

A Bayside Treat

Guest: B & L from Kentucky (Shepherdsville, Kentucky)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 07/10/11

What a wonderful place to stay it was even more than I expected! The pictures don't do it justice. We felt at home from the minute we got there. They have thought of everyhthing you could possibly need or want. We enjoyed sitting on the lanai every morning drinking coffee and watching the dolphins and beautiful boats float by. The restaurants are all wonderful and close enough to either walk or take a short drive. Anna Marie Island was a neat little place to see as St Armands circle was to with all its little shops and restaurants. Hope to return agian next year!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

Siesta Fiesta

Guest: Dee & Gee (Arcade, NY)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11 Review Submitted: 06/26/11

We loved it as soon as we opened the door! It looked like a designer show home. The furnishings, appliances, and electronics were all top of the line. We especially liked the beach items that were provided -cart, chairs, umbrella, noodles, and boogie board! The view of the intercoastal waterway was fabulous, and every room contained more than the essential items. We were happy every day, and felt like the owners cared about us because they treated us like royalty.

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

Perfect Location and Apartment on Siesta Key

Guest: iminphilly (Philadelphia Area)
Date of Stay: 12/20/10 Review Submitted: 01/13/11

We have stayed in this well-mainted unit at Midnight Cove II during our last two visits to Sarasota and have truly enjoyed our stay each time. The owners have thought of every possible need that you could have to make your vacation enjoyable. The apartment is very clean, and has every imaginable item you could possibly need, a beautiful new kitchen which contains every utensil and appliance you could possibly want, totally remodeled bathrooms, beach towels and chairs (including a cart). The apartment is spacious, with split bedrooms, the beds are very comfortable and the walk-in closet is an unexpected feature. The full-size washer and dryer make vacationing easy. If you need or want to work during vacation, a computer, printer and wireless access that all worked very well are furnished in the apartment. The apartment has a large enclosed and screened lanai overlooking the inter-coastal waters of Siesta Key, perfect for morning coffee, reading the paper and watching the boats go by. The apartment and complex are quiet and located near the southern bridge of Siesta Key, which allows for easy access to nearby restaurants, shopping and site seeing venues. The complex is great for morning walks and has a well-kept heated pool. The morning newspaper box is located steps away. It is located directly across the street to beach access to one of the world’s best beaches and the most beautiful sunsets. A designated covered parking spot is available for your use. The only drawback to the apartment is that you will be sad to leave when your vacation is over. Definitely one of the best places we have rented.

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

Our Shangrila

Guest: Louie (Newmarket, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 12/10/10 Review Submitted: 12/10/10

SHANGRILA...........A magical place where everything is perfect. Well, after travelling to over 25 countries through the years we've found our Shangrila at Jim and Audrey Jansen's lovely home in Siesta Key, Florida. From when you first open the front door and enter the funishings and facilities are tastefully appointed and perfectly selected to rival a 5 star hotel. We always enjoy the fantastic view of the intercoastal waterway from the lanai where you can watch the yachts going by at any time of day and spot the dolphins at dusk. Nearby Siesta Key beach with it's world class number 1 sand is our favourite place to stroll at any time. We also enjoy playing a friendly game of tennis at the Cove II courts where you meet lots of nice people and also at the lovely pool ....One of our favouites anywhere. As we like to eat out the cornucopia of quality restaurants in the greater Sarasota area make it truly a diners delight. After coming to Midnight cove for more than 20 years and to Jim and Audrey's for more than 13 years when it came time to celebrate a special birhtday we thought of London, Paris, The French Riviera, Tuscanny and Ireland all of which we've enjoyed but we finalized on the Jansen's at Siesta Key because it has it all and is, truly our "Shangrila forever" Dave and Bev Butler Newmarket, Ontario Canada

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

A wonderful and well equipped Property

Guest: NeWo (Newton, MA)
Date of Stay: 08/18/10 Review Submitted: 09/01/10

We had rented other units in different communities on Siesta Key before and were pleasantly surprised once we saw this great property overlooking the Inter coastal. The interior is tasteful and updated with attention to every detail. The kitchen is completely equiped and absolutely in line with the property description. Everything is spic and span and well maintained. The linens and towels etc. are first class and it shows that the owners put in a lot of effort to make sure that their place is a first class property. Just bring your clothes and personal care items and feel right at home. We enjoyed our stay very much and would recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a great place to rent. Many thanks to the owners Audrey and Jim who were very flexible, helpful and pleasant to deal with.

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OUR SECOND VISIT

Guest: Mario (Ft. Myers, FL USA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/07/11

THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR LOVELY CONDO. THIS IS OUR SECOND VISIT. AGAIN, YOUR UNIT WAS CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN. EVERYTHING WE NEEDED WAS THERE FOR US. AND THIS TIME WE FOUND THE ROLLING PIN. THANK YOU AGAIN, MARIO FT MYERS FL P.S. HOPE TO RETURN NEXT YEAR

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

McKinley of Northern Kentucky

Guest: Northern Kentucky Family (Northern Kentucky)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 08/01/10

The description of this condo and the photos are spot on! Everything was just beautiful, the amenities to many to name, anything needed was on site and of very good quality, the location of this property combinined with the stunning scenery and abundant wildlife made this a dream vacation for our family. The view of the ICW from the condo at sunrise was simpily just to beautiful to put into words, the walk to the beach was not bad either, and what a beach it is ! We have been to many beaches on the east coast but all pale in comparison, the white sand and clear blue water were breath taking. WOW! What a vacation thanks, we WILL be back.

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

Beautiful Condo

Guest: Family of Four (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/06/10

We were so impressed with how beautiful and well-stocked this condo was. The decorating was fantastic, the unit was very spacious, and everything we needed was right there in the condo. The grounds of Midnight Cove II are impeccably landscaped. We were so pleasantly suprised at how nice this place is. We had breakfast and coffee every morning on the screened in lanai. Then, we would stroll thru the complex to the beach. The walk was not bad, and we were able to stay shaded most of the way there via the car ports!!! The beaches of Siesta Key sell themselves. They were absolutely wonderful, and the Gulf was warm and oil-free! One day, we rented boats and drove around the intercoastal and saw lots of dolphins. We even saw a Manatee! We would definitely return.

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

Our home away from home

Guest: Mario (Ft. Myers, FL USA)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 06/30/10

Dear Jim and Audrey, Thank you for allowing us to stay at your beautiful condo. We have been vacationing at Siesta Key for 6 years. Your unit was the best ever. The location was great. We parked our car at Midnight Pass road loaded up your beach cart, you provided for us, and walked to the beach. The kitchen kept us busy making all kinds of meals. I want a kitchen like that in my house! Your condo is SO clean. That is very important to us. We would recommend your property to everyone. In fact, if anyone near Ft. Myers/Sanibel/Naples area visits your condo that has a pet. Please check out our family business www.goldenpawinc.com. We will pet sit for them. We will be back! The Irvello Family

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

Relaxing

Guest: alina and Jonathan (maryland)
Date of Stay: 05/30/10 Review Submitted: 06/20/10

Jim and Audrey, Thank you for allowing us to stay at your condo. Even though we could only stay a week, we had a wonderfully relaxing time. As soon as we saw your condo on the website we chose it because of how well kept it looked and where it sits. We were not at all disappointed to arrive and find it looked just like the pictures on the website. I was surprised and happy to find that everything we needed was already provided, so we could head out to the beach instead of the store as soon as we got there. The next time we decied to return to Sarasota, we will definitely contact you to be ab le to stay at your condo. Thank you for your helpful emails prior to our stay.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

A Perfect Siesta Key Oasis ~~

Guest: The Stells (Napa, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/23/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

Jim and Audrey, Thank you for offering the perfect oasis in our favorite paradise, Siesta Key. There is not one thing that we wanted or needed that is not provided in your beautiful and spacious condo - We look forward to our next visit, as we now consider your home our 'home away from home' as well! With much appreciation for your gracious hospitality, Melinda and Warren Stell, Napa, CA

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

Exceeded Our Expectations

Guest: Larry49 (London England)
Date of Stay: 05/17/10 Review Submitted: 05/25/10

Like a show home ready to move in with everything you'd want. Everything is quality, from the sheets to the 3 flat screen tv's and stereo. The owners are helpful and accessible (by phone). Absolutely nothing we'd change about our stay there, except having to leave! The pictures are an accurate representation. Sitting on the lanai one breakfast we saw dolphins play in the intercoastal waterway just feet away from us. It's a five minute walk to the never crowded never hot white powder beach, and the bath water warm swimmable gulf, we never even used the condo pool. Lots of shopping nearby, We ate in a couple of nights but also a variety of decent restaurants nearby. We'll be back.

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

Great Property and Thoroughly/Tastefully Equipted

Guest: Tedric (McKinney, Tx)
Date of Stay: 04/04/10 Review Submitted: 04/21/10

This is a wonderful property overlooking the ICW. The interior has been up-dated and has everything you need from hair dryers to electric juicers. The kitchen is completely equipted with quality appliances, cookware and knives (something that's hard to find in a rental). There is a computer with printer available to access the inter-net that really came in handy for return flight confirmations and boarding passes-- not to mention monitoring business and personal e-mail. The linens and towels etc are first class. The owners have invested to make this a first class property that makes this a place you can arrive with your clothes and personal care items and have all the comforts of home already there!!!

Owner response:As owners, we truly appreciate when our guests take the time to provide feedback on their stay at our home, and we encourage future guests to review their stay as well. Audrey and Jim

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Guest: Molly, Richard Tanya
Date of Stay: 08/01/09 Review Submitted: 07/31/09

Hi Audrey & Jim, A great two weeks. We enjoyed your beautiful condo. We have been coming to Siesta Key for many years & your condo is now #1 on our list. Very well equipped. Thanks for all the extra's, it made life easier. The lanai was our favourite spot for meals & reading.

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Guest: Maria and Joe
Date of Stay: 07/24/09 Review Submitted: 07/23/09

We are all packed and ready to leave tomorrow morning. We had a wonderful 2 weeks vacationing in your beautiful condo. Your place is so comfortable, warm and inviting. I feel as if I hit the jackpot finding your place. It was everything and even more than I could have wished for!!!

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Guest: Bobbie
Date of Stay: 07/13/09 Review Submitted: 07/12/09

Dear Jim & Audrey, Just a note to thank you for allowing me and my family to stay in your wonderful Siesta Key condo last week. It was everything that I hoped for ... and then some! Not only is it professionally decorated, but so well appointed that it literally had everything we needed for a "home away from home" stay, including a gourmet kitchen. In fact, you received the highest compliments from my mother, a Cajun Chef who loves to cook, regarding how well appointed the kitchen was! My sister and daughter really loved the close proximity to the beautiful white sands of Siesta Key Beach, while I enjoyed watching the dolphins and other wild life from the "bird's eye view" from the lanai on the Intracoastal Waterway. In short, we had a wonderful time and are hoping to stay at your home again next year. Thanks again for everything! Bobbie

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Guest: Dave and Susan
Date of Stay: 05/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/30/09

Our vacation here at your gorgeous condo was amazing. Loved every minute - even the rainy days. Looking out the lanai at the boats and many yachts on the waterway was beautiful. Your condo made us feel like we were home, but having the Florida sun, beach and pool are just a few things we lack. Thank you so much for opening your home to us, and we look forward to returning. Dave and Susan P.S. The Jersey shore can't hold a candle to the Gulf

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Guest: Dan and Sue
Date of Stay: 05/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/30/09

The vacation at your condo was "wonderful", the view out of your bedroom window is breathtaking. We enjoyed your amazing kitchen and didn't want for anything. Thanks again for allowing us to be here.

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Guest: Jim and Jessie
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 11/30/08

Dear Jim & Audrey, "We had a wonderful time at #136, even though the weather was much cooler than usual. Your condo is top of the line and has everything anyone could require and desire. In all the years we have been coming to Siesta Key your condo was the most comfortable and pleasurable to live in." Many thanks, Jim and Jessie (Mississauga, ONT Canada) December, 2008

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Guest: Graham, Andrea, Jane and David
Date of Stay: 11/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/31/08

Dear Jim & Audrey, "We thoroughly enjoyed staying at your condo. Everything was wonderful - - your condo is very comfortable with all amenities we could ever want. We had a great visit with our family." Thanks again, Graham, Andrea, Jane and David (Halifax, Nova Scotia) November, 2008

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Guest: The Walker Family
Date of Stay: 08/02/08 Review Submitted: 08/01/08

Dear Jim & Audrey, "Thanks for letting us stay at your wonderful place. We had a great time. We stayed a few years ago before the refurb, and we thought it was great then, you have made it ever more so. No doubt you'll be hearing from us in the future". Thanks again, Walker Family (Sheffield, UK) August 2, 2008

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Guest: Tom & Sharon
Date of Stay: 04/18/08 Review Submitted: 04/17/08

Dear Jim & Audrey, "We would like to thank you - - we had a wonderful time!! Your condo is beautiful and immaculate and so comfortable! The improvements provide all the comforts of home. The kitchen is amazing, we ate out only 4 times in two weeks - - which is unusual for us. Hopefully, we can make a habit of this!!!" Regards, Tom & Sharon Orchard Park, NY(April 18, 2008)

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Guest: Ed & Dollie
Date of Stay: 01/12/08 Review Submitted: 01/11/08

Dear Jim & Audrey, "Well, once again it has been absolutely wonderful, and we cannot thank you enough for sharing your place with us. The improvements are tremendously beautiful. Our friends were very impressed and I think a little envious when comparing to their places. We had a wonderful three weeks, and wish it was not ending." Happy New Year to you. Good luck and Good health, Ed & Dollie Mechanicsburg, PA (January 12, 2008)Third Time Return Guests

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Guest: Tom & Phyllis
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 09/30/07

Dear Jim and Audrey, "We have thoroughly enjoyed the past 2 weeks in your beautiful condo. The amenities are second to none. Rarely does one find the degree of necessities that were present. It was a very pleasant surprise. We tried to look after your unit as if it were our own." Many Thanks, Tom & Phyllis Guelph, Ont. Canada(October 2007)

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Guest: Joe, Sharon & Amy
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/31/07

Dear Jim & Audrey," Again … Thank you so much for sharing your great condo with us. We enjoyed our stay and now we are winding down and getting ready for our return to cold weather. The improvements to your condo are outstanding - we really enjoy knowing that everything we need during our stay is right here!!! Again - thank you so much for everything you provide. We relaxed and enjoyed every minute of our stay. We hope to return again as soon as we can."Thank you,Joe, Sharon & Amy Hamburg, NY (April 2007)Third Time Return Guest "

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Guest: Bev & Dave
Date of Stay: 11/01/06 Review Submitted: 10/31/06

"Wow! -- Where are we? We almost didn't recognize the place! We've had a great time. Enjoyed all the changes you've made to your Condo. It's Fantastic! You've done an outstanding job remodeling almost everything, redecorating in a totally different style & motif - Fabulous - Not a detail you haven't thought of! Thank you for sharing it all with us." " Best Wishes, Bev & Dave Aurora, Ont, Canada (November 2006) Eight Time Return Guests

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Guest: Larry, Carol, Jen & Remie
Date of Stay: 08/01/06 Review Submitted: 07/31/06

Dear Jim & Audrey "We love your "new" remodeling, it's beautiful and feel very priveleged to be the first guests to enjoy. You're a 5 star home now!! - Congratulations and thanks for everything. It was relaxing and fun." Larry, Carol, Jen & Remie Simi Valley, CA(August 2006)Second Time Return Guests

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