Vacation Rentals by Owner

Awesome!

Guest: Debbie
Date of Stay: 08/28/11 Review Submitted: 09/01/11

Submitted via email, 9/1/11. "Liz, Your condo was awesome. We had a wonderful time. Thanks again,"

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Disappointed

Guest: Daylene (Effingham, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 08/10/11

We have rented through vrbo several times in the past and have been very pleased, but this time we were less than pleased due to the following: 1. The drain in the master bathroom was clogged. We had to go out and buy Drano to get it to drain. 2. There were plastic straws thrown in the lazy susan in the kitchen, so that we had trouble opening it and had to clean up the straws. 3. There was ONE kitchen dish towel and NO dish cloths. We went out and purchased both. 4. The kitchen sink faucet leaked the entire time we were at the condo. We tried to fix, but to no avail. 5. There were stains on the kitchen cabinet from coffee dripping down on it. There were puddles of coffee inside the cabinet drawers. I cleaned it up. 6. There were coffee mug stains on the leather love seat and the end tables. I cleaned those off too. 7. Some of the bathrooms had light bulbs that were out. I did not replace these! 8. There were long black hairs all over the living room, kitchen, dining room area. I went around with a damp paper towel and cleaned them up. I am not talking about 1 or 2 hairs, I am talking about dozens. 9. One of the beds in the bedroom with the 2 double beds still had sand in it. I soke with the owner and she said that I should have called her while I was on vacation. Well, yes, I was on vacation and I didn't want to have to put up with plumbers, cleaning people, and repairmen interrupting my vacation! I just feel that at the price we paid for this condo - the condo should be in excellent condition! At least that is what we experienced with our other vrbo rentals. We were very disappointed. Daylene

Owner response:I've been providing quality oceanfront condo rentals at Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, FL since 2003 and never received a negative review. Reviews are very important to me and my future guests. This review has hurt me. I take great pride in providing better than your average condo rental experience. I have a proven track record and I ask you to review all other comments below and others found on my other unit (#23456). Every renter of mine receives a contract and an instruction sheet on the condo and regulations at Edgewater. It states several times to contact me if anything is not up to your standards and if something breaks. Things happen and when they do, they need to be fixed. This renter's visit was 7/9-7/16/11 and " never" contacted me about any of these complaints while she rented my condo and informed me of these complaints 23 days after her departure. This contact was made through an email not a phone call. So, you can see why I am disappointed and hurt. During the 23 days that have past with back to back rentals, some things were reported and fixed immediately: Brand new kitchen faucet performed by Edgewater Maintenance (Reported 7/20/11) Clogged bathtubs (Reported 7/20/11), 2010 AIr Conditoner Condensation Pipe Frozen (7/16/11). It it very common in the heat of the summer at the Gulf of Mexico to have Condesation Pipes freeze. You can see by the dates that this was performed within 1-3 days after this renter's departure. I have Pride of Ownership and take great pride in providing better-than-your- average Oceanfront Condo Rental Experience and welcome all my future guests to Experience our Rental.

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Better than Expected

Guest: Happy Girl (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/26/11 Review Submitted: 06/07/11

Our "girls weekend away" couldn't have been better. The unit was clean and presented even better than the wonderful pictures! The view was amazing, the building was quiet and the condo was clean. We also enjoyed the open layout and private bedroom suites. We would certainly rent again!

Owner response:Thanks Lisa and her BFF's! I am actually quite jealous that you got to get away with your friends...Come back- anytime- plus you receive a 10% discount for your future bookings with me. Blessings! Liz

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

Great Value, Lovely Surroundings, Home Away From Home!

Guest: Lisa (Columbus, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 12/29/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

Thank you so much for sharing your condo with us, and especially on such short notice. Our family had a wonderful time! The rates were extremely reasonable, the furnishings are very nice, the unit was clean and well-stocked, and we felt as though we were staying over at a friend's house for a few days. We rarely sleep well away from home, but all the beds were very high quality and we found it very easy to relax, and slept very well! Oh, and did I mention that view? Just amazing, and we loved the balcony access from the bedrooms! Most every need was considered, and it was nice to be able to come in at the end of a day and relax, with plenty of space for everyone and all the amenities of home. Once we had the whole group (16 in all) over to "our place" for breakfast, then another evening for family game time. Couldn't do that in a hotel room. We enjoyed not having to wait for the elevators, and there's far less noise and traffic in the lowrise buildings. But by far, not having to get showered and dressed to go get my morning coffee was the best part for me! Liz, I have thoroughly enjoyed our communications; you are very gracious and made the whole transaction seamless, much like dealing with an old friend. When you are in my neck of the woods again please do let us know! I will definitely be calling you next time we have an opportunity to get back to the beach! Blessings to you and yours for a happy and prosperous 2011, from the Francis Family!

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

Guest: Lisa H
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/09/10

Lisa emailed...We had another fun time at the condo and the beaches were gorgeous!

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Guest: R.P.
Date of Stay: 07/11/10 Review Submitted: 07/20/10

Hi Liz, just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay in your condo. Our 10 and under girls softball team actually won the World Series and went undefeated! We are called the Lil Lady Warriors out of Nashville. The room was so convenient to beach access it made it very nice and the pool at Leeward was nice as well. Thanks! R.P.

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A GREAT place to stay!

Guest: loriandjeff (Carbondale, IL)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/10

We spent a week here in June 2010 and had a GREAT time. We were a little concerned about the potential for oil on the beach, but after spending a few hours looking around the resort and area we realized that even if the beach ended up being closed we'd still have a great time. There are beautiful pools on the resort grounds. We spent most of our time in the lagoon pool. Everything on the grounds are within an easy walk to from this condo. The building is very quiet and family friendly. We shopped for groceries and then had breakfast and lunch in the condo. We ate out at different restaurants most nights. The resort offers kids' activities and crafts by the pool, so be sure to check out that schedule when you arrive. Our two kids (ages 3 and 8) had a great time. We saw dolphins playing from the balcony view one morning...several other days we watched a school of rays swim along the shore. We enjoyed playing in the surf and the beautiful white sand. This condo is really a wonderful place to stay. If we go back, we will try to stay here again...it was enjoyable for our entire family.

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

Guest: Dwayne , Kim and family
Date of Stay: 08/11/09 Review Submitted: 08/10/09

Thanks for letting us rent your condo. We had a great time and it was also a treat to meet you.

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Guest: Debbie
Date of Stay: 07/07/09 Review Submitted: 07/06/09

Liz, Thanks for sharing your condo with us. We had a wonderful time and your place was beautiful. Other than the problems locking the door everything went great. Thanks again and I hope to rent from you again next year! Thanks- Debbie

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Guest: Elizabeth
Date of Stay: 05/17/09 Review Submitted: 05/16/09

Elizabeth writes...Thank you so much! We truly did enjoy our stay. My father and mother had such a wonderful time and actually went out on the beach and sat on the beach chairs you gave us. We went on and rented the chairs beside them and spent a lot of the time on the beach. The rest of the time my father was in "his" chair by the window. The view was everything you promised and more. We were lucky enough to have about 20 Para-Sailors gliding by each day and saw 2 weddings on the beach and even got to see a video being shot. All of this was on the beach in front of the Lagoon pool. The resort had just enough action but it was never crowded. We will be back. Thank you again for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home!

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Guest: Connie
Date of Stay: 09/06/06 Review Submitted: 09/05/06

Connie writes, "Thank you so much for a great weekend. We enjoyed our stay at Edgewater and are already planning on returning again!. Your condo unit is very nice. We all felt very welcomed and comfortable. Thank you again for allowing our family to rent your beautiful home on the beach. the weather was nice, but the unit was nicer. Hope to rent from you next year." Connie also told me about one of our toilets leaking and running constantly. Connie, thanks for the comments and the information about the toilet water running. We got maintenance on it-

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: MITZI STURGILL (KINGSPORT, TN)
Date of Stay: 06/01/06 Review Submitted: 06/03/06

WE HAVE STAYED IN BOTH OF MIKE AND LIZ'Z CONDO'S.THEY ARE BOTH BEAUTIFUL.YOU WILL NOT FIND A BETTER PLACE TO STAY OR A NICER FAMILY. WE WOULDN'T STAY ANYWHERE ELSE!THANKS SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING WE ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT TO COME BACK!

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Kim Martin (Dothan, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 09/01/05 Review Submitted: 09/19/05

Dear Liz & Mike, Our vacation was absolutely wonderful. Your condo is gorgeous and it is perfect for a relaxing vacation. All 3 generations including the grandparents had a great time. We enjoyed the Dive-In Movie by the pool - especially my 5 year old niece. Thanks again for sharing your condo. I can't wait to come back. God Bless you and your family.

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Guest: Janice P.
Date of Stay: 08/23/05 Review Submitted: 08/22/05

Janice writes, "I just wanted to thank you for sharing your condo with us! It was very clean, well decorated, and more than met my expectations. My daughters loved the double beds. They wanted to bring the beds home! (They were very soft and comfy!) We had a very relaxing time and I have to tell you that I had numerous people question me about the beach chairs. It seemed that alot of people thought the chairs were available for anyone staying at Leeward midrise at Edgewater Beach Resort and others questioned how much they were to rent. There were several envious people when I told them "ours" were complimentary from the owner!"

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/05 Review Submitted: 08/18/05

Hi, My family spent the last week in July in this 3rd floor unit. Really enjoyed the big screen TV. Can't wait to go back next year. Thanks Liz!!!!

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Guest: Jennifer Murray (Grayson, GA)
Date of Stay: 11/01/04 Review Submitted: 10/31/04

October 31, 2004 We just returned from the most wonderful week ever spent in Florida and it was because of this condo and the lovely beach. We have newborn twins and a two year old and everyone, including the parents had a fantastic time. The condo, the balcony and the beach right outside were absolutely fantastic. A great place to take young kids to swim in the ocean or pool. We will be back!! Thanks so much for sharing this condo with us.....

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Guest: Amy Duckett
Date of Stay: 08/01/04 Review Submitted: 07/31/04

Amy writes, "We really enjoyed our stay. We have been coming down to PCB for 5 years now and stayed at Edgewater Beach Resort 3 times. This condo was the best! The view is fantastic! Thankyou and your family for being kind enough to rent it to us!"

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Guest: Jerisue Thompson
Date of Stay: 07/10/04 Review Submitted: 07/09/04

Jerisue writes, "What a wonderful week! The condo and the view are everything I was hoping for. It was a perfect vacation. And, it is close to the Lagoon Pool but protected from the crowds. Thankyou for sharing!"

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Guest: Debra Marks
Date of Stay: 07/05/04 Review Submitted: 07/04/04

Debra writes, "We have been coming down to Edgewater Beach Resort for 19 years. This has been the best unit we have rented. We enjoyed it very much! Thank you!"

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Guest: Debra Marks (Covington, GA 30014)
Date of Stay: 07/01/04 Review Submitted: 07/08/04

This has been our family's 19th visit to Edgewater Beach Resort and it was our best stay ever. You have a very good and nice unit and our stay was great. We hope to stay there in the future.

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