Reviews for Alligator Point Vacation Rental - VRBO 288199 - 6 BR Florida Main North West House in FL, Ship 2 Shore-6 Bedroom Beach House on Gulf and Bay

Beach Perfection!

Guest Debbi M.
Date of stay 05/04/13
Review Submitted 05/13/13

Our extended family wanted a beach vacation without the usual tourist area distractions. Ship2Shore was the perfect place. The rental process was facilitated by the gracious owners who responded to any questions or concerns immediately (fresh flowers on arrival- WOW!) The house is as lovely as described. It is hard to imagine how the plush accommodations were combined with such durability. The large open spaces provided ample space for our family to gather for meals and games. Dolphins, pelicans, fishermen, and incredible numbers of seashells were the only distractions we needed. We did find ourselves making reservations for the hammock for afternoon naps! Our entire family is already campaigning for an annual beach trip to Ship2Shore!

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

Owner response: Sounds like I need to get a few more hammocks :) I'll be hard pressed to find as perfect a location to place them. You are welcome back anytime. Thanks for leaving our home immaculate.

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Great location Great Fun

Guest Scott
Date of stay 03/30/13
Review Submitted 04/11/13

Every year my extended family, mother and sisters family, go on spring break in Florida. We usually stay down in Anna Maria but found it booked for Easter week this year. It was actually fortunate that it was. The location on Alligator point was ideal. Usually we feel pressure to get out and go find things to do. The peaceful setting right on the Gulf had us wanting to do no more than walk out the front door and enjoy hanging on what felt like our own private beach. Even our teenage kids when asked didn't really want to go anywhere else (which is unusual). Between hanging on the beach on one side of the property and fishing off the private warf on the other side it was truly a relaxing week. The house fit the 11 of us perfectly. Our 4 teenaged boys took the 2 downstairs bedrooms and it felt to them like they had their own place. Overall we really enjoyed our stay. For any type of family gathering Ship 2 shore is ideal.

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

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The best waterfront property of all.

Guest Linda
Date of stay 12/16/12
Review Submitted 01/10/13

We are experienced vrbo-ers. We've rented luxury properties from Corolla NC to South Padre Island TX, Savannah GA, Hilton Head SC, St. Simons Island GA and many spots in between. None matched the beauty and privacy of Ship2Shore. The home's amenities are top drawer but most of all it feels like your home from minute you enter. Most homes are stuffy and formal or ill equipped, this house has everything you need and WANT. Immaculate and comfortably elegant. The ocean and the bay are all you see, more water than a cruise ship! We were there for several weeks and could count the number of cars we saw on one hand. From the beautiful sun rises to the midday 'porpoise' shows to the spectacular sunsets this place is a stunner. We didn't want to leave and can't wait to go back.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Owner response: How kind. And what a delight you were to do business with. May all our guests be as thoughtful as you! Thank you!

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We call the house "Mary Poppins": Practically Perfect in Every Way!

Guest Rebecca
Date of stay 12/07/12
Review Submitted 01/11/13

First of all, the owner of the home is a dream to work with. We were initially booked to stay in October but due to a family illness had to postpone. Linda's reponse? "Don't worry about it, let me know when you can make it, just give me a few days notice". No time limit, no penalties--just "take care of your dad". Panacea is a quiet community with few tourists. There are no highrises on the beach, just homes. Some homes are old and run down, some are gorgeous. This is one of the gorgeous ones. Ship 2 Shore is the ONLY home I've ever rented where I looked around and thought "you know, I could live in this house". Heart pine floors, custom (gorgeous) wall finishes, beautiful artwork (loved the nautilus), unique furnishings (antique carved table with marble top, rustic red console, sea glass tiled remote controlled fireplace) and every kitchen amenity you would ever need ( I wanted to "borrow" the deep dish iron skillet but stopped myself). For the first time ever, we brought our sheltie Lily who became a completely different animal. She has never seen the beach and one of my biggest pleasures was watching this old dog running up and down the beach with such joy. Note: There are burrs! Once you get there you can easily avoid them by not venturing off the boardwalk, and letting your pet do their business in the closely mowed lawn area. I bought Lily some baby booties and doggy long john PJ's to wear to keep the burrs out of her hair and feet but after the second day she didn't need them anymore because she had learned how to avoid them. The home has a godsend elevator that works perfectly, an ENORMOUS gas grill on the front upper porch (which has a tin roof and was wonderful during the rain), another ENORMOUS screened back porch where my husband napped in the hammock every day, a private pier on the bay, and on and on and on. All bedrooms are furnished beautifully with handpainted touches on the walls and downstairs has bedrooms, den and another kitchen. The house is huge, but you don't even notice it until you just keep finding more rooms! Only my husband and I were there so I never even went downstairs but his father came to visit and they went downstairs and watched sports in their own private "man cave". Hysterical. We saw dolphins every single day, played in the tidal pools, found a beached starfish and put it back in the water and played boardgames for the first time in 12 years. Ship 2 Shore: A restful, peaceful sanctuary.

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

Owner response: You guys are welcome back anytime! Thank you for leaving our home in immaculate condition - it is sincerely appreciated!

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Wonderful Beach House on Beautiful Beach

Guest Mary M.
Date of stay 11/20/12
Review Submitted 01/28/13

This was the perfect location and property for my husband and I to celebrate Thanksgiving with our children and grandchildren. We all live in different parts of the country, and Alligator Point is easily accessible from the airport at Tallahassee. The owners have thought of everything! The house is very livable and extremely well stocked with everything we needed to prepare and serve a giant Thanksgiving feast. The layout of the rooms and porches is conducive to time together but also privacy when desired. For us, the ping pong table was the ultimate bonus because our family has a 16-year tradition of playing a very competitive annual ping pong tournament with the two losers doing the Thanksgiving dishes. The house was very clean and inviting when we arrived with views to the bay and gulf encouraging our group to test the water immediately. The only negative issue we experienced was the presence of nasty burrs in the vegetation. It’s important not to stray from the boardwalk to the shore because the burrs will stick to shoes and can be unknowingly tracked into the house and onto the carpets where they are painful to bare feet. Once this is learned, the burrs can be avoided. We are all very grateful for the opportunity to enjoy our vacation at Ship 2 Shore this year and hope to be able to return.

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

Owner response: Mary - How sweet! Your kind words are much appreciated. I knew that you would write a comment, but I was sure it would include that you were ready to pack the car FULL of kitchen tools - until I called you :) and went over the kitchen inventory with you. LOL! :) I knew you were the kind of gal that needed to hear from me personally - that we had every single item in that kithen to cook a full blown turkey dinner for a crowd. I am so happy hear that everything went your way. ALL MY BEST. Thanks for taking care of our home - ya'll are welcome back anytime!

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There's only 1 Beach House for us......... Ship 2 Shore

Guest Rogers Family
Date of stay 09/22/12
Review Submitted 10/01/12

Our family has been coming to The Point for 2 decades. This year, all of our children, their spouses and our grandchildren were able to come, so we needed a large beach house to accommodate everyone. We found the perfect beach house in Ship 2 Shore. It is absolutely magnificent. Breathtaking views of the ocean and the bay from everywhere. Furnishings are outstanding; there is comfort everywhere. Tasteful beach elegance. It has everything you could possibly think of, not a detail was overlooked. This is a real stand out. Never again will we settle for less than the best. There is only beach house for us from now on - and that is Ship 2 Shore!! I recommend it wholeheartedly!

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

Owner response: Oh - Thank you for the kind words! I find it challenging to explain Ship 2 Shore to people who have never been - thank you for assisting!

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WE LOVE THIS HOUSE!!!

Guest Ashleigh
Date of stay 09/15/12
Review Submitted 10/01/12

This is our second stay at Ship 2 Shore. Our families just love relaxing on the beach, fishing off the dock and reading in this beautiful house. Linda provides so many amenitities that it feels more like a home than a rental house. Heck Ya!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Ship To Shore - Way Cool!

Guest Florida Natives
Date of stay 09/04/12
Review Submitted 09/13/12

I've rented many houses through the years and Ship to Shore is one of the very best! You couldn't ask for a better view! If one porch is too hot, too cold or it's raining, the other porch is just right. Both have lovely tables and chairs, rockers and the most comfortable hammock. We went with my 83 year old mother who uses a walker and the elevator was a huge plus for her. The kitchen is set up w/ everything you could imagine and then some. We cooked evernight, and the kitchen was perfect weather we cooked for 3 or 9. Lovely serving dishes, Cuisinart small appliances and the refrigerator is huge w/ so many extras. I want one just like it for my home. Another big plus was the incredible ease of using the Internet. Again, I've stayed in many rentals and never had such ease of use. Instructions aren't even needed and it's incredibly fast. Another lovely touch. The artwork, linen, wood floors, rugs, and window dressings are top of the line.We especially liked the satelite photo of the area and the nautical map downstairs, but all the fish both on the walls and the glass fish on the shelves were a lovely touch. We had relatives visit for a few days w/ plenty of room for all. But even w/ just us 3 girls there most of the time the upstairs was cozy w/out feeling too large. The downstairs rooms gave a sense of privacy w/ the separate entrance and the ping pong table was a constant point of competition. Few people were on the beach, or the bay, or even driving on the road. A nice peaceful place to relax.

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

Owner response: Yes, the elevator makes all the difference in the world. Words cannot express my gratitude for the $450 tip you left for our staff. They work very hard under extreme time constraints to have everything perfect when the guests arrive. It was sincerely appreciated and I understand that a proper 'thank you' is on it's way to you. All my best, Linda.

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Hope to be back next year

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Hope to be back next year

Guest Webster Family
Date of stay 07/28/12
Review Submitted 10/01/12

Thank you so much. We had a really great time! Your home is absolutely spectactular. Saw dolphns in the gulf and in the bay. Hope to be back next year!

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This beach house was perfet!!

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This beach house was perfet!!

Guest Sorth Family - South Carolina
Date of stay 07/07/12
Review Submitted 10/01/12

We had 3 families and the layout of the house worked great. We loved the expansive gulf porch with the hammock. It was SOOOOO relaxing. Thank you! We had a wonderful time!!

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Ideal Beach Home

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Ideal Beach Home

Guest Jansen Family
Date of stay 06/30/12
Review Submitted 10/01/12

Thanks for having us! Your home is the ideal beach rental - casual & beachy, yet tasteful with great attention to detail and quality. Very classy! Toys for the kids to enjoy in the sand, endless towels, gorgeous views to be enjoyed from the multiple seating groups. Loved the gulf views as well as the bay!! Your kitchen is nicely appointed and we really had some great meals on the porch overlooking the gulf. WE'LL BE BACK!!

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We've found our place!

Guest Silversmithy
Date of stay 05/12/12
Review Submitted 06/14/12

This was our first year staying in Ship 2 Shore, but it will certainly not be our last! I almost hate to leave a good review as I don't want us to miss out on this place and have it get overbooked next year! But... From the first communication with Linda until the day we locked the door and left was just the BEST experience. First, this was our 5th year at Alligator Point and while we always love the location, it was just better this year. The screened in porch and the hammock in particular were well used. And, the house feels like a home--not just a place that's furnished to rent out. The beds--and all of the furniture--are incredibly comfortable. The kitchen is unbelievably well-stocked (there wasn't one time where we said "I wish we had a _____"). Porches on both sides of the house, the dock in the bay (from which we had a lot of success fishing!) And, if you are traveling with family or friends, this place is ideal. The bottom floor is separate from the top and has its own kitchen and separate entrance so you can have friends and family nearby, but everyone retains privacy (we were so few, we didn't even use the downstairs, but the upstairs was perfect for us!)

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Your kind words are sincerely appreciated. We have the same families that stay each year, year-after-year. One lovely guest once called it "Our Beach House". I've always loved that. What an honor that many family traditions and memories are being made here. Welcome to our extended "family'.

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This is the PERFECT BEACH HOUSE

Guest The A Family
Date of stay 03/10/12
Review Submitted 05/25/12

Spectacular home, not a detail was overlooked. Things we LOVE about Ship 2 Shore: infinity towels, all of the serving pieces, the storage space, views out of every window!, the seating on the gulf porch, the hammock, the sunset from the hammock, the plank walls, heart pine floors, the mouldings, the fun fish everywhere, the spice cabinet, the fun magazines, the muffin tins, the huge saran wrap and aluminum foil, the ping pong table, the elevator. Loved eating family meals together. The gas grill is huge and has a 3' fold-out stainless table which is super convenient. House is fully stocked, no need to buy things like paper towels, laundry soap, etc. The house literally sits on the beach, and across the street is the bay - so there's actually 2 beaches! Tommy Bahama beach chairs, each has it's own cooler! These owners do everything 1st class! They've got everything, even things we never thought of bringing! Beach balls, kites, toys for the kids - enough sand castle forms to build windsor castle. :) Bring a casting net! We filled a 5 gallon bucket with shrimp. the biggest shrimp I have ever seen - 8 inches! The interior is exquisite, casual and comfortable. There is no room for improvement. It is perfect. The kitchen is fully stocked, even a expresso machine! I would recommend this home to anyone at anytime! We're coming back next year. I understand from the owner that there are several families that come year after year, we're one of those families now. It feels like our home away from home.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Family vacation at Alligator Point, FL

Guest angiekristine
Date of stay 07/23/11
Review Submitted 08/01/11

We had a wonderful time at Ship 2 Shore! Our entire family met up here and loved the house! It was plenty of space for the 4 combined families. The location was great and you really have the beach 50 steps from the back deck! The pier on the bayside was nice as well. We loved being so close to the beach that we could go in and out with the kids as needed. The beach was so secluded that it felt like it was ours. On our one rainy day, we had a ping-pong tournament in the downstairs area. There is a great kitchen for cooking and plenty of room at the table on the screened in porch for us all (10 people and 2 yorkies) to eat together. The house itself is very nice as well! The owner was quick to answer all my questions via email prior to the trip and left plenty of contact info if we had needed something during the trip. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting a stressfree, relaxing beach trip without worry of crowds. There are some yummy restaurants in Panacea which is a 10 minute drive from the house--we enjoyed Posey's (both places!). Also make sure to walk down to the tiki bar (end of the word oasis) and have a drink and the fried grouper sandwich! Wonderful trip in a beautiful place!

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

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Ship 2 Shore-6 Bedroom Beach House on Gulf and Bay [#288199] | View Property

Traveler Reviews (14)

Beach Perfection!

Beach Perfection!

Great location Great Fun

Great location Great Fun

The best waterfront property of all.

The best waterfront property of all.

We call the house "Mary Poppins": Practically Perfect in Every Way!

We call the house "Mary Poppins": Practically Perfect in Every Way!

Wonderful Beach House on Beautiful Beach

Wonderful Beach House on Beautiful Beach

There's only 1 Beach House for us......... Ship 2 Shore

There's only 1 Beach House for us......... Ship 2 Shore

WE LOVE THIS HOUSE!!!

WE LOVE THIS HOUSE!!!

Ship To Shore - Way Cool!

Ship To Shore - Way Cool!

Hope to be back next year

Hope to be back next year

This beach house was perfet!!

This beach house was perfet!!

Ideal Beach Home

Ideal Beach Home

We've found our place!

We've found our place!

This is the PERFECT BEACH HOUSE

This is the PERFECT BEACH HOUSE

Family vacation at Alligator Point, FL

Family vacation at Alligator Point, FL