Vacation Rentals by Owner

Perfect vacation

Guest: Nana2times (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 06/28/11

Our vacation at Dolphin Retreat couldn't have been better. The house was perfect. We had 5 families from 3 states and two babies. We each had our individual space. Wanda provided the items we needed for the babies so we didn't have to pack as much. It was great to have beach chairs and beach toys. The beach was so peaceful and quiet. It was the perfect place to have our first vacation with our daughters, their husbands and new babies and our nephew and his family. Those who wanted to see the sites were close to the old city, Capp's and the Reef were wonderful dining experiences. My cousin's came from Jacksonville for a mini family reunion and it was perfect to cook-out, relax on the deck and the beach and watch all the kids play. Hope to be back next year.

Recommended for:Families with young children, sightseeing.

Great Wedding Location!

Guest: choate51 (Columbus,IN)
Date of Stay: 05/01/11 Review Submitted: 05/11/11

The house was excellent. There were a few minor issues but Wanda took care of them quickly. She even had a plumber show up @ 10pm to fix the shower! Bed's were comfy and clean, no bed bugs here! Just an excellent home. Plenty of dishes, pans, and other cookware. The view from the living room, dining room and master bedroom makes this house. I will never forget waking up next to my new wife while looking out at the sunrise. Just incredible. The beach was amazing, water was perfect for swimming, some great waves and some nesting turtles during this time of the year. I highly recommend this home to any vacationing family, it is well worth it!

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

Highly recommended!!

Guest: P. Lynn (Jacksonville, FL USA)
Date of Stay: 04/09/10 Review Submitted: 04/12/10

This was a beautiful beach house!! We needed a place large enough for at least 16...all girl cousins for our yearly get together. It was fully stocked with essentials. They thought of everything!! Very clean. More than enough room for all of us. The sunrises were amazing from the balcony!! Wanda and Ahmed were easily accessable when I contacted them. I would highly recommend this property and I already have to several friends.

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/13/10 Review Submitted: 01/13/10

We had a wonderful family reunion at Dolphin Retreat over Christmas. It was a great house and met our expectations. Wanda and Dr. Bata were great to work with. We hope we can stay here again in the future.

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New Year 2010

Guest: Dzioba (Orlando)
Date of Stay: 12/31/09 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

Our big company stayed at the Dolphin Retreat for New Year's days. It was unforgetable time for all of us. Everyone had his own room.The house was really clean and nice. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking and serving our holliday food. This property has really great ocean-view and clean beach shore. Also it was a short drive from the old town of St.Augustine and its main atractions. We will highly recommend this house for any kind of events for all our friends.

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

Guest: Debbie Davenport (Gainesville, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 08/14/09 Review Submitted: 08/14/09

We had the most beautiful wedding at Dolphin Retreat. We got married on the beach and it was wonderful. Our families and friends loved it. Dolphin Retreat had absolutely everything we could have wanted or needed. Can't wait to vacation again next year. We plan to do this every year. Thanks again.

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Guest: D. Miller (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/28/09 Review Submitted: 07/28/09

Although my family's beach vacation didn't work out due to family conflict, Ahmed and Wanda were both very nice, informative and flexible. They answered any questions that I had in a timely fashion. If we are able to get things back on track for another vacation, we will definitely keep you in mind. I'm disappointed I didn't get to experience Dolphin's Retreat in person but hopefully one day I will. Thanks Ahmed and Wanda for all your help!

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Graduation Retreat

Guest: D Mingo (Orlando)
Date of Stay: 05/30/09 Review Submitted: 07/21/09

I can't say enough wonderful things about the home, location, and the property manager we dealt with. My youngest sister graduated High school this year and my brother's girlfriend graduated from her masters program. We are spread out all over the country and we converged on this perfect oasis and just had the most relaxing time ever. The set up is perfect. Everyone had their own rooms/bathrooms and enjoyed fishing from the beach, kayaking, deep sea fishing, and grilling out. I have recommended this place to all my friends and will probably enjoy future family vacations here.

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Dolphin Retreat

Guest: ohiosam (Warren Ohio USA)
Date of Stay: 12/27/08 Review Submitted: 01/12/09

This house was extremely large and very well equipped(especially the kitchen). Our extended family of 11(8 adults and 3 children under 5) had plenty of room and everything we needed to have a great week. The house has 20 steps to a non crowded beach with an abundance of sea shells, St. Augustine is 5-10 minutes away. The view from the main living areas is complete ocean and fabulous.One aspect that could be improved is the unseen cleanliness (under the beds and couches). We only noticed this looking for childrens toys. We would not hesitate to rent this house again and hope to in the future. All in all this was agreat experience.

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

Guest: Tom Sawyer (Jacksonville, Fla.)
Date of Stay: 09/14/08 Review Submitted: 09/14/08

Our families have been coming here for years. This beach house is like a second home. It is just perfect for large family vacations. You will want to come back again and again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/07 Review Submitted: 11/08/07

We had our wedding on October 20, 2007. We could not have picked a better place. The view is one that you just have to see for yourself to believe it. The accomodations were perfect for our large families. We would recommend this house for a perfect vacation for anyone.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/14/07

We just stayed at Dolphin Retreat & loved it. Can't rave about the beach & the house enough. House was in good shape & well stocked with dishes & linens & beach chairs & toys. Plenty of room & 1st flr den was great for separating the kids from the adults. We had two families but could easily accomodate three. Initially were concerned about being in Vilano Beach & thought we should have stayed in St. Augustine Beach but now prefer this area for proximity to downtown & everything. Very likely to stay here again next year - kids want to boogie board some more!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/05 Review Submitted: 08/17/05

Our family had a wonderful week at Dolphin Retreat. The house accomodations were wonderful and the layout of the house worked well for our large group. We hope to be back next year to surf the waves, see some dolphins and enjoy a relaxing week at the beach! Thank you for sharing this awesome house with us.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/05 Review Submitted: 06/18/05

Does it get any better than this? Dolphin Retreat is perfectly named as you can walk out on the deck in the morning to watch the sunrise, dolphins swimming and pelicans eating the schools of fish that seemed to love to camp out right in front of the house. The kids loved hunting for shark teeth - we found a ton! 15 members of my family visited and had a blast. We had four couples and seven children and never felt cramped. The shared shower was a surprise and I'd switch the twin beds with the full size in the room with the trundle but other than that it was awesome. (Web site descriptions aren't quite accurate - queen and 2 sets of bunk beds downstairs, upstairs - master king, king, twin beds (share a bathroom - interesting shower), full and trundle in same room). It is less than 10 mins away from "downtown" and the neighbors were very friendly. Be sure to visit Cap's around the corner for dinner or lunch, the atmosphere outside with the trees and the water is incredible. Thanks for a memorable week!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/05 Review Submitted: 06/17/05

I rented this house 1/2 week with my sisters, the other 1/2 with friends. The house was perfect for both. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone, and separate living areas were great for kids! This house is perfectly appointed for a small or large group and we will definitely be renting again next summer!

Owner response:Thank you Catherine for the positive review. I am glad to hear you plan on returning next summer.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/05 Review Submitted: 05/19/05

The house was wonderful and suited our needs perfectly. Our group included my husband and I, 3 of our 4 children, one daughter-in-law and two grandsons. The house was comfortable and spacious, the weather was perfect and the ocean was just where we wanted it...right outside the window. Thanks for offering a great vacation home.

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Guest: Dawn Anderson
Date of Stay: 03/15/04 Review Submitted: 03/14/04

We all had a wonderful time! We enjoyed the beach and the house is nice and roomy, and well equiped with everything we needed. Thank you for letting us have this time in your beach house.

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