Lovely Canal Home with Heated Pool (Icw Access) [#257942] | View Property
Englewood
House, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)
$1,000-$1300/wk - $3000-$3800/mo
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Englewood Florida - March 2013
Englewood Florida - March 2013
- Guest Sharon & Joe
- Date of stay 03/01/13
- Review Submitted 04/24/13
Like home away from home for us - airy, comfortable, many amenities, clean, tastefully decorated. The neighbors were especially friendly and helpful. The owners communicated well during our stay. The rate was very reasonable for the location and features provided. Close to shopping, grocery store and beach. The canal location offered a peaceful boat ride to the intercoastal waterway.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Mr. Pickles
Mr. Pickles
- Guest pickles
- Date of stay 12/01/12
- Review Submitted 03/05/13
Our stay was wonderful. The house was so well appointed and clean. The hosts could not have been more thoughtful and caring. Everything went so smoothly. Our favorite was the lani and the pool. What a treat to read the morning paper in January on the lani. The hosts have thought of everything. Everything is in walking or biking distance. We love this home and the hosts ,and we hope we canreturn next year.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.
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JUST WHAT WE WANTED AND MORE
JUST WHAT WE WANTED AND MORE
- Guest Robert C.
- Date of stay 07/13/12
- Review Submitted 07/24/12
This home was just as it was listed and more. It was clean and well maintained. We kept saying "they thought of EVERYTHING", because every time we needed something , it was there. We rented two kayaks for the week and went out several times from the back yard to Lemon Bay. There we saw dolphins, manatees, a huge stingray, all sorts of birds and fish. Two of those trips brought us to Stump Pass, that's a six hour round trip- but well worth it! People were water skiing, jet skiing, swimming, fishing, and wading in the clear shallow water that was too good to be true. It was nice to go back to such a nice house and jump in the pool. The house is close to the beach, grocery stores, and restaurants. There are many places to relax and read at this house. In the comfy living room, by the pool, the lanai, or outside on the deck with the Wood Storks, Snowy Egrets,etc. I will tell my friends to look no more, I have the place for them to go and enjoy also. Many ThanksDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Tropical Treasure
Tropical Treasure
- Guest Linda
- Date of stay 05/13/12
- Review Submitted 05/22/12
This is not a vacation house but truly a vacation home. This lovely, spacious home has everything you could possibly want or need. It is beautifully decorated, sparkling clean and a true tropical treasure. There are not enough superlatives to describe just how fantastic this home is and so well supplied with everything for a great vacation. We had such a special family time here, my granddaughter absolutely loved the pool, she caught her very first fish off the dock,we all spent hours partying on the lanai and we made some lifetime memories. We hope to return again to this lovely home of Lori and Steve. We had one tiny glitch in a problem with the hot water and it was immediately dealt with showing how much you care about the people staying there. Thank you for sharing this tropical treasure!!!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Beautiful House
Beautiful House
- Guest Newman
- Date of stay 03/01/12
- Review Submitted 04/30/12
Stayed for 2 months and didn't want to leave. Everything one would need is in this house. Just bring your toothbrush. We did a lot of cooking and was very impressed with the quality and quantity of the cooking utensils. House was very clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend this house and the Englewood area. Englewood Beach is a must.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners.
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Lovely Canal Home
Lovely Canal Home
- Guest Rich
- Date of stay 02/01/12
- Review Submitted 03/01/12
We had a great time staying at this house in Englewood. It was fully supplied with everything we needed for our month long stay. The pool and screened in lanai was a real plus. The house itself was very clean and there was much to do in the town of Englewood itself. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a house to rent in Englewood.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
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Comfort Plus
Comfort Plus
- Guest Jo Ann S.
- Date of stay 01/02/11
- Review Submitted 02/04/11
My husband and I totally enjoyed our stay in this beautiful well maintained home. Even our little dog got very comfortable and loved sunning herself by the pool. We believe this is probably one of the nicest homes we have stayed in and would come back in the future. Owner was friendly and helpful any time we called to ask questions. Neighborhood is quiet and people around you notice you and wave when they saw you. What made it even better is that this house is located so close to everything - grocery stores, restaurants, shopping and beaches. Wonderful place.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.
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Terrific Home
Terrific Home
- Guest Delightfulstay
- Date of stay 01/03/10
- Review Submitted 02/26/10
This home is very thoughtfully and tastefully furnished, arranged, and equipped. There was absolutely nothing we could think of that we needed that the owners had not already taken care of. Its location is minutes away from the three public beaches on Manasota Key, including the entirely unique state park at the south end of the island. Plus, any shopping needs are literally within walking distance of the property. It's a wonderful place.Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing.
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Our New Christmas Vacation Home!!
Our New Christmas Vacation Home!!
- Guest czakjad23
- Date of stay 12/23/09
- Review Submitted 01/04/10
This is the best kept secret in Englewood!!!! Spacious and beautifully decorated, this home is perfect for a vacation getaway! Conveniently located to all that we wanted to do and see. We fell in love with it as soon as we entered the door. We cannot wait to return next December to spend Christmas with my Mom who lives in Venice. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make splendid memories at this home!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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BEAUTIFUL HOME!
BEAUTIFUL HOME!
- Guest 45th parallel
- Date of stay 04/04/09
- Review Submitted 04/18/09
This home is so beautifully decorated and so fully equipped, you won't mind if you are homebound for days on end! The pool and lanai are awesome. The colors are beautiful. Lovely deck on the canal for sipping early morning coffee and visiting with the friendly neighborhood egret and her offspring, as well as the friendly Stork! The kids wouldn't stay out of the pool, and loved feeding the friendly egret. Shopping is minutes from the house, as are the greatest shark toothing beaches. The teens rode the bikes to the beach a few times. There wasn't one thing we needed that wasn't provided in this lovely home. A quiet, peaceful front screened porch was a great reading getaway for mom. Spacious and wonderful! Cannot wait till we can come again!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
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Englewood Vacation Home
Englewood Vacation Home
- Guest uytecxcv
- Date of stay 01/13/09
- Review Submitted 03/29/09
Excellent Florida vacation home. Well equiped for family use, spacious and comfortable. Close to shopping, beaches and many restaurants. Property was as advertised. Excellent property managers handle any questions or requirements.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.
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- Guest Cheri Mcnish
- Date of stay 06/27/07
- Review Submitted 06/26/07
"HURRICANE CHARLEY" I've enjoyed laying in your closet under a mattress. You guys really know how to throw a party! Too bad the key to the liquor cabinet is on the way back to Chicago. Love, Cheri McNishDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/1
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- Guest Marianne
- Date of stay 06/27/07
- Review Submitted 06/26/07
Dear Lori & Steve, I've just had the most luxurious four days here at your awesome beach house! Get wet, get dry, drink, get wet, drink, eat... What a way to live.The house is so cute and cozy. I hoope you have many years of memories here for you and your family. Hope to come back again- All the best, MarianneDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Kerchoff Family
- Date of stay 05/09/07
- Review Submitted 05/08/07
To Lori& Steve We are not leaving- you will have to evict us! Squatter's rights!!! You have made a big mistake. You have made it too perfect. You shouldn'tdo that!! Every time we looked for something it was right there. The Atmosphere was outstanding. We actually got squeals from our kids, Stephanie(23), Sarah(30), and her husvband Bob(33 his birthday week). My 80 year old parents agreed. We're not going home. Good luck getting us out!! Thank you so much! Sue,Steve,Steph,Sarah,Bob,Mert&Harold p.s. Winston& Ginger would liked to have come too.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Sarah Wiss
- Date of stay 03/06/07
- Review Submitted 03/05/07
Lori & Steve, Thank you so much for the use of this beautiful home. It was very interesting to watch the pool cage go up. I'veleft pictures. Wehad lots of birds come to visit including one woodstork who came before the cage went up. Lots of others including blue herons,egrets ect. Thank You again, Sarah WissDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest The Temples
- Date of stay 01/02/07
- Review Submitted 01/01/07
Lori and Steve, Thank you for letting us use your beautiful home.k We have visited Englewood many times as Cathy's mom lives permanently here, but have not had such a wonderful rental until now. We brought parents,Guyla and Loren with us to show them this area. We just so happen to come at the best time. Southwest Colorado recieved 3 feet of snow with drifts of 15' while we were here.As we prepare to leave, we are still not sure if we will arrive to a mess or not. However while se were here, we found Selby Gardens, Mote Marine, and Manasota Key Beach to be wonderful! Again, thank you for having such a warm and inviting home. We have truly enjoyed our stay and would love to stay again. Thanks, Cathy and Curtis TempleDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Patriccia Robbes & Joy
- Date of stay 08/15/06
- Review Submitted 08/14/06
Lori- We were just here for three days and now so sad to leave your wonderful place. What a cozy place you have. Spent my days sipping Margaritas by the pool,and eating so much food everyday! I really enjoyed the crab cakes at the Conch place. Thank you so much for making our vacation here so special. I didn't knkow a place could ever be so fun&cozy at the same time-thanks! Patriccia Robbes& joyDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Gio& Stewart
- Date of stay 08/15/06
- Review Submitted 08/14/06
We watched a semi-tame storm and saw the power and beauty of nature. Wow! Then we rented movies& chilled in the evenings & slept late! Too bad its off to work tomorrow. We will dream of returning!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Reichadrt Family
- Date of stay 08/22/04
- Review Submitted 08/21/04
Lori& Steve, Thank you so much for one of the best weeks I've had in years! We had perfect(HOT) weather all week. Spent alot of time walking and snorkeling in the Gulf(best to so in the morning before it gets to hot!!) collected hundreds of more shells than we'll take home and then cooling off in the pool. We enjoyed reading,playing cards,barbequeing and eting Key Lime Pie from Publix. This area is so beautiful! We drove to Boca Grande to see the old lighthouse and so so much destruction from Hurricane Charley. It was so sad to see. I'm rerlieved that Englewood and your home did'nt suffer any damage. Thank you again for your hospitality. Everything was perfect! It was like staying at the "Four Seasons", or in the case of southern Florida "The One Season"(but the best one!) Bill,Elizabeth and Amanda ReichardtDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Jenkins Family
- Date of stay 07/02/04
- Review Submitted 07/01/04
Thank you for the use of your house. We had a great week! The Jenkins FamilyDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Scott& Laurie
- Date of stay 06/11/04
- Review Submitted 06/10/04
Dear Lori & Steve, Thank you so much! We had a wonderful time! So relaxing. The house could not have been more comfortable. Everything we needed was readily available. We all enjoyed the pool-especially the kids. They spent hours&hours iniventing games and generally getting along beautifully- maybe there is something in the chemicals.. We swam alot,read alot,drank alot of martinis and played alot of cards.We even had a close encounter with a manatee down at the beach. We collected hundreds of shels and enjoyed some beautiful sunsets. I am already looking forward to a future trip-maybe with the girls this time. Englewood is such a laid back town. I'm sure you'll enjy your eventual retirement here. Thank you for your hospitality from afar. Scott& LaurieDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Jim& Anita
- Date of stay 05/29/04
- Review Submitted 05/28/04
Dear Lori and Steve, We were just here for a quickie to get out of the heat. Your place is so beautiful. If I ever leave my family, I hope to hide out here. Jim & AnitaDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/1
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- Guest Pam Parent
- Date of stay 04/08/04
- Review Submitted 04/07/04
Dear Swansons,Thank you so much for the use of your beautiful home. I love the whole place,but for some reason the front porch was my place. I love to read and thats the place to do it. You have beautiful taste and some day I hope I can join you here. This is where my heart and soul has been for fifteen years. Thank you again, Pam ParentDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest N/A
- Date of stay 04/05/04
- Review Submitted 04/04/04
Dear Swanson's, What can I say except the place was great!! I brought my mom, daughter-in-law, daughter,grand-daughter and a friend-this place was perfect. Loved the decor. You really have something special here. We pray we will return soon. God Bless, Tamara RowlandDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest N/A
- Date of stay 10/20/03
- Review Submitted 10/19/03
My Dear Children, What a beautiful home you have!Janet, Jimmy and I wish to thank you,thank you,thank you so very mu ch for a great vacation.Everyday we enjoyed both the sunrise and the sunset out at the beach. Our meals consisted of eating our fill of seafood.We had lobster, grouper at least three pounds of shrimp,and dungeness clusters!For desert we had Key Lime pie,[one whole pie]and a dozen Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.Our last day Janet cooked steak at the beach-again,thank you Love,MomDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest N/A
- Date of stay 10/17/03
- Review Submitted 10/16/03
Dear Steve and Lori, Our stay was wonderful. We did things and still relaxed the most I ever had on vacation. We went to the Tampa Aquarium and really saw amazing fish. We also went to adventur island water park, it was also very exciting especially when Jimmy told me the big water slide wasn't to fast,yeah right. Your home is lovely. Lori did a great job on making us feel at home with all her charming decor,actually more like aristicrats in a family getaway! Love to all!Janet and Jim FauserDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest N/A
- Date of stay 10/05/03
- Review Submitted 10/04/03
We have really enjoyed staying in your lovely house.It has everything we needed to relax,including a friendly grey heron. Englewood and Venice are now favorites with us.Thank You, Jill WashingtonDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest The Seesters
- Date of stay 04/30/03
- Review Submitted 04/29/03
Lori- How much more fun could we have had?!! "You Kill Us." We will be thinking about our next trip, when we come to buy for Linda's shop. Happy 50th birthday! You look marvelous. We enjoyed meeting Jack, and will visit again real soon. "YKM" Cheri, Jaime Lee, Linda, Janet (Empress) I love you my seester.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Gewartowski
- Date of stay 04/07/03
- Review Submitted 04/06/03
Dear Lori & Steve, We had a marvelous time vacationing in your new home. Kathy, Dave, with Stephanie & Ben were our first visitors. They had a great time especially the grandchildren who wouldn't leave the pool. Next were Steve, Heidi & Eric. Heidi said she never had a better vacation. Eric loved the pool & the wildlife. Last was Sue, Jim, Conor, Caitlin & Kevin. Everyone had a great time. Kudos to Lori for her decorating skills. She and her sister did a wonderful job. Love, Uncle Steve & Aunt MarleneDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Jansen
- Date of stay 02/28/03
- Review Submitted 02/27/03
Dear Swanson's, I have really enjoyed my stay in your home as your 1st tenant. When I came here, it scared me a little! But that was gone as soon as I entered your house! Absolutely beautiful! There wasn't anything I could think of that didn't come with it. We entertained different family members and friends, and again it was just GREAT! Thank you so much for having me as your 1st tenant. We'll certainly think about it to rent again in the future, if we haven't found something for ourselves. Sincerely, Daria Jansen, Robbinsville, NJDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Szczepanik
- Date of stay 02/19/03
- Review Submitted 02/18/03
Dear Swanson's, We also had a visit with your first tenant the Jansen's and had a wonderful time. Your home is very comfortable and had all we needed. Plenty of room and a lovely pool. Best wishes to you when you make your retirement here! Jim & Michele Szczepanik - New JerseyDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Mueller
- Date of stay 02/19/03
- Review Submitted 02/18/03
Dear Swanson's, We came to visit your 1st tenants - the Jansen's - for a long weekend. Little did we know when we left NJ/Philadelphia how thankful we would be to be in FL (having 30" of snow!!). The house is WONDERFUL! Plenty of space - nicely decorated (thought the trail of elephants above the TV was a MENORAH - 7 candles?!) LOVE the music throughout the house. Had a MOST enjoyable time. I'm sure you'll enjoy this home when you "retire" here from Michigan. Shar MuellerDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0