amazing, amazing, amazing...............

Guest: Total Jambos (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Date of Stay: 10/17/09 Review Submitted: 10/27/09

This was the most fantastic, relaxing, peaceful, calm and rejuvinating holiday we have had. The location, the views, the wildlife and the sunsets absolutely blew our minds. The house is home from home with everything you could possibly need from a BBQ to pancake gridle, from a pier to fish from to the most gorgeous pool and deck area. The inside has a huge TV and 2 loungers made of velour - an absolute dream for night time watching the movies. There is a great video and book collection as well as laundry facilities. The location is about 2 hours drive from Orlando which is mainly on motorway - really easy to find and Dianne could not have been more helpful to us. In the surrounding vicinity there is a bird nature reserve, a beautiful little fishing town called Tarpon Springs (lovely fish restaurants) as well as only being about 20 minutes from Tampa and Clearwater. We did very little when we were there other than marvel at the views, the sunsets and the wildlife in our own 'back yard'. We will definately be back sometime next year. It is one of those places that will be imprinted on my mind for the rest of my life. Magical...............

Owner response:Many Thanks for your appreciation of A Piece of Heaven and all the beauty it has to offer . Our Guests are very special and we strive to make your vacation the best ever ! We are very happy that your long flight was worth the experience, and look forward to seeing you in 2010. Cheers! D

Recommended for:People with disabilities, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

BIRTHDAY GETAWAY

Guest: janice (iowa)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 10/05/10

The view from the deck is serene and beautiful, we spent every night just watching the calm of the ocean, and the mornings spotting stingrays and crabs. It's within a nice driving distance of Seaworld as we spent one day there. It was my mom's first time seeing the ocean. It was also a 60th birthday present for my dad and we also celebrated my daughter's first birthday that week as well- we made a lot of wonderful memories.

Recommended for:Age 55+.

Kids Favorite place to stay!

Guest: juney (Crawfordsville,In)
Date of Stay: 05/30/10 Review Submitted: 08/14/10

Very nice clean home with huge Pool! Very peaceful to sit on the dock or by the pool of an evening and watch the sunset. Good place for family time with a big heated pool and ocean view all to yourself. We saw all kinds of marine life from dolphins,stingray, shark and small crabs. Close to Busch Gardens, Restaurants, Grocery store,and shopping. We were only away from the place 1 day to go to Busch Gardens.

Owner response: The Boat Trip to the Island right from our dock was such a highlight they were in awe with the dolphins, white sandy beaches, 100yr old ligjhthouse and swimming in the aquamarine gulf. do come back, and do it all again you are such a lovely young family. Dianne

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+.

Tropical home away from home!

Guest: Watsy (Topanga, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/13/10 Review Submitted: 04/27/10

I recently booked a Piece of Heaven for a week-long family gathering, and it turned out to be the absolutely ideal choice. Clean, comfortable, welcoming, mellow, laid-back, close both to the wonderful Greek restaurants in Tarpon Springs and the pristine beaches of Anclote Key, this is a perfect get-away. The kitchen is spacious and well-equipped, the lap pool refreshing, the beds comfortable, the gulf views enchanting--who could find fault with a tropical respite complete with Tiki Bar, a resident Great Blue Heron, delightfully retro exotic decorations, and (if you must) hi-speed wifi? To top it off, the owner, Dianne, is very helpful and has a great sense of humor and detailed knowledge of the area. This is a terrific place, and we will certainly return at our first opportunity.

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

SIMPLY FANTASTIC !

Guest: ONLY THE BEST WILL DO !!! (Bristol UK)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 04/27/10

What can be said that hasn't already been said! it's even better than the advertisement, we had such a wonderful time, lap pool is just awesome, dock and fishing lots of fun, boat trip to island a must! the location's un interrupted views of the Gulf of Mexico, no neighbours, lots of exotic birds, we saw dolphins swim by the dock, total privacy. Close to grocery etc. The home is exceptional, we really felt special in the surroundings, we will be back of course, by the way, if your considering a visit don't delay it's worth every cent!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

FANTASTIC GET-A-WAY LOCATION !

Guest: BIG DADDY ! (Michigan )
Date of Stay: 03/20/10 Review Submitted: 04/16/10

With mother-in law, teenagers, and a very picky wife, finally I did something right by booking this amazing home....our vacation was just the best ever, with all being rapt, I was able to chill and fish from the dock in peace ! The house is very stylish and the beds were most comfortable, it was a perfect location with water all around, we saw dolphins swim by the dock, and pelicans diving into the water to catch their meal. The big lap pool and hot tub were well used, the kids just loved all the amenities! Close to everything, yet far away to be totally serene and private. Thanks to the owner for her suggestions on dining and nearby places of interest. Sponge Docks were most unique and the food at the waterside restaurants was delicious. We have decided to book for next Spring Break so thanks again for your hospitality and sharing your fantastic home with us.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

DEFINITELY THE BEST YET !

Guest: ONLY THE BEST WILL DO !!! (Bristol UK)
Date of Stay: 04/01/10 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

Our family take a yearly vacation to Florida, my wife found this amazing home so she booked it. Kudos to her as we have found just the perfect place for all future vacations. The home is beautiful with very modern decor and lots of unique accessories from the Australian Owner who has shared them with her renters, Dianne is very helpful and lots of fun. The lap pool is simply fabulous and while we relaxed in the sunshine we saw many dolphins swim by the dock, the kids were in awe. The views are spectacular along with the sunsets, the location is very private, yet close to grocery stores, Sponge docks, also we visited Busch Gardens, most of the time we just enjoyed these fabulous surroundings. Our boat trip to the island was another highlight, fetching shells and walking the sandy beach, while the kids snorkelled in the aquamarine waters. Thanks again for your kind hospitality...we'll be back in 2011!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.

You'd be sorry not to rent this property

Guest: lovetotraveleverywhere (california)
Date of Stay: 01/16/10 Review Submitted: 02/26/10

Wow what a view!!! On a quiet street yet just a few miles to civilation. The property was very clean and it has every amentie that a 5 star hotel has... We had a lovely time ... sure wish i lived on the water all the time.

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

Heaven Bound

Guest: Lovely Innkeepers (New Vienna, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 09/21/09 Review Submitted: 02/26/10

My husband and I usually stay in hotels when we go on vacation but always find we are even more worn out from our week of relaxing than we were before we left. It never fails that we get a room next to people who are partying all night or have long waits for meals and other disappointing moments that take the fun out of the trip. We took a chance on doing a private vacation rental and it turned out to be the best choice we could have possibly made. This home was so perfect for relaxing. The view of the Gulf and the ocean sounds were mesmerizing. We loved watching all of the water foul as well. The Home is well equipped with everything you could want or need. The location was great also. It was close to shopping, local beaches, great restaurants, the Tarpon sponge docks and easy access to Tampa which has much to offer such as Theme Parks, nightclubs and museums. We would like to add that we found the property owners to be lovely people who were very accommodating. They made sure that we had the best experience possible and because of them we plan on coming back again soon.

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

Family Get Away!!!!

Guest: Smith clan from the North (Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 08/09/09 Review Submitted: 08/21/09

I came across the Piece-of-Heaven website by accident one day. My family and I thought what the heck, we were ready for a vacation and it looked awesome in the pictures. I contacted the owner Diane and she was so nice, I couldn't resist checking it out. I have NO regrets. What you see is what you get!! We had the best time ever!! I don't think we left the house but to go and get grocery's. All we did was relax and watch beautiful sunsets, swim in the heated pool and sit in the hot tub and watch the sea life swim by. I seen a mother dophin and her baby right at our dock, it was so amazing, I'll never forget it!!! We also experienced a baby hammer head shark that hung around daily the whole week we were there. We had wonderful hot sunny days and met some wonderful people in the neighborhood while we were there. My family and I will be going back!!! Escecially after our longs winters,,heehee

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children.