Vacation Rentals by Owner

Peg and Mike

Guest: Peg and Mike (Ladysmith, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 01/30/12 Review Submitted: 02/19/12

We were not disappointed with The Shores. In fact we loved it, especially the breathtaking view from all of the windows , patio doors, and the beach patio. The condo was well stocked and very clean. The Publix Grocery Store was so handy along with the Trolly, we really didn't even miss a car. The Shores is the center of activity including dining, walking, or just relaxing. In fact we booked for next year the second day of our stay. Thank you, Karen and Don

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

New Years Eve to Remember

Guest: Teresa
Date of Stay: 12/27/11 Review Submitted: 01/02/12

New Year's Eve to Remember Teresa Casas - Review Submitted January 2, 2012 Date of Stay December 27, 2011 Thanks to Karen and Don- The photos actually didn't quite do the place justice... the view of the ocean can only be experienced to be totally appreciated. A Publix grocery right across the street was an added plus Kayaking with the manatees nearby was one of our highlighted adventures along with enjoyable sunsets and bike rides. A great New Years Eve was spent sitting on the beach after the sunset and watching all the various fireworks displays up and down the beach for the rest of the evening. Very Special

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New Year's Eve to Remember

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/27/11 Review Submitted: 01/02/12

Thanks to Karen and Don- The photos actually didn't quite do the place justice... the view of the ocean can only be experienced to be totally appreciated. A Publix grocery right across the street was an added plus Kayaking with the manatees nearby was one of our highlighted adventures along with enjoyable sunsets and bike rides. A great New Years Eve was spent sitting on the beach after the sunset and watching all the various fireworks displays up and down the beach for the rest of the evening. Very Special.

Owner response:Teresa, Hope to see you again for another New Year's Eve! Don&Karen

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

A week at "The Shores"

Guest: Harold and Mary
Date of Stay: 10/03/11 Review Submitted: 10/13/11

A Week at The Shores Mary L West Broken Arrow, Ok.74014 Review Submitted October 12, 2011 Date of Stay October 3, 2011 We had a very enjoyable stay at The Shores and surrounding area. The accomodations were excellent and the general area was beautiful. The location was very handy to shopping and many good reataurants. The sunsets from the balcony were especially beautiful. The beach was very pleasant and clean. We enjoyed our morning and evening walks along the shore. Thanks to The Shores for providing an excellent vacation week.

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A Week at The Shores

Guest: Hal (Broken Arrow, Ok.74014)
Date of Stay: 10/03/11 Review Submitted: 10/12/11

We had a very enjoyable stay at The Shores and surrounding area. The accomodations were excellent and the general area was beautiful. The location was very handy to shopping and many good reataurants. The sunsets from the balcony were especially beautiful. The beach was very pleasant and clean. We enjoyed our morning and evening walks along the shore. Thanks to The Shores for providing an excellent vacation week.

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

Beautiful condo and breathtaking view

Guest: Bill B
Date of Stay: 09/16/11 Review Submitted: 10/03/11

Beautiful condo and breathtaking view William S Borchers Lee's Summit, Missouri Review Submitted October 1, 2011 Date of Stay September 16, 2011 From the moment we walked into this condo we knew this was a special place. First thing we noticed was the view of the gulf from the windows, but when we stepped out onto the lanai we had a panoramic view of nearly the entire Fort Myers Beach coastline... it truly was breathtaking. The grounds between the condo and the beach had a large patio area with two Tiki huts for shade and plenty of beach chairs for soaking up the sun. Three steps down off the patio and we were on the beach and just 30-35 feet from the water. The view from the lanai and the patio area afforded us the pleasure of watching stingrays swimming near the water's edge and dolphins cruising by just a few hundred feet away. The comfort of the condo itself provided everything we needed to relax and enjoy ourselves, even on a rainy day. The most spectacular part of each day was sitting on the lania in the evening, sipping a glass of wine as we watched the sun set over Sanibel Island in the west. The whole environment provided a respite from a busy world!

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Beautiful condo and breathtaking view

Guest: Bill B. (Lee's Summit, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 09/16/11 Review Submitted: 10/01/11

From the moment we walked into this condo we knew this was a special place. First thing we noticed was the view of the gulf from the windows, but when we stepped out onto the lanai we had a panoramic view of nearly the entire Fort Myers Beach coastline... it truly was breathtaking. The grounds between the condo and the beach had a large patio area with two Tiki huts for shade and plenty of beach chairs for soaking up the sun. Three steps down off the patio and we were on the beach and just 30-35 feet from the water. The view from the lanai and the patio area afforded us the pleasure of watching stingrays swimming near the water's edge and dolphins cruising by just a few hundred feet away. The comfort of the condo itself provided everything we needed to relax and enjoy ourselves, even on a rainy day. The most spectacular part of each day was sitting on the lania in the evening, sipping a glass of wine as we watched the sun set over Sanibel Island in the west. The whole environment provided a respite from a busy world!

Owner response:Bill, We share the same feelings... Thanks, Don & Karen

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.

jb

Guest: Jim (Sand Springs, Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 09/08/11 Review Submitted: 09/22/11

perfect

Owner response:See you again next year, to savor the sunsets, watch the dolphins, and relax on the beach. Don and Karen

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Awesome condo

Guest: Melissa
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/07/11

Awesome condo! Melissa Jeffcoat Tampa, Fl Review Submitted September 7, 2011 Date of Stay September 2, 2011 The condo was beautiful and equipped with anything you would ever need. The views are absolutely gorgeous. We didn't want to leave. Thanks Don and Karen. We will be back!

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Awesome condo!

Guest: melissa j. (Tampa, Fl)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/07/11

The condo was beautiful and equipped with anything you would ever need. The views are absolutely gorgeous. We didn't want to leave. Thanks Don and Karen. We will be back! Wish there were more cable channels...

Owner response:We are truly blessed to be able to share the best condo and location on the island. See you again, soon. Don and Karen

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Time

Guest: Pat Flanagan
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

Great Time Pat Flanagan Dade City, Florida review submitted September 5, 2011 Date of Stay August 14, 2011 Our stay at this condo was wonderful !!! It was quiet and very relaxing !!! The description of the condo was accurate as well as the photos depicting it !!! The condo was clean, well maintained and well stocked !!! We really liked the fact that the Publix grocery store was right across the street as well as the trolly stop !!! Would recommend to others as well as return ourselves !!! Rating: 5 out of 5

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GREAT TIME

Guest: Ron and Pat (Dade City, Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 09/05/11

Our stay at this condo was wonderful !!! It was quiet and very relaxing !!! The description of the condo was accurate as well as the photos depicting it !!! The condo was clean, well maintained and well stocked !!! We really liked the fact that the Publix grocery store was right across the street as well as the trolly stop !!! Would recommend to others as well as return ourselves !!!

Owner response:Don and I look forward to your next visit and will continue to keep our little piece of paradise special for our guests.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Fantastic

Guest: Jesse B
Date of Stay: 07/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/10/11

Our stay at Don & Karens condo was fantastic. The place is beautiful and very fitting of the beach environment. The view from the main balcony is perfect! My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time and look forward to returning.

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Fantastic!

Guest: JT NY (New York)
Date of Stay: 07/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/09/11

Our stay at Don & Karens condo was fantastic. The place is beautiful and very fitting of the beach environment. The view from the main balcony is perfect! My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time and look forward to returning.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

peejay

Guest: Paula
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/04/11

We loved the condo, it was beautiful in more ways than one. I guess I thought there was a pool when we booked but you know we didn't even miss it. We had so much fun walking the beach and exploring with the bikes. This was the very best condo we have rented in that area and we hope to return. I just had one question are all the condo's one bedroom units? I just loved it because it was so quiet. I'm use to children running around, which I don't mind but it was just peaceful. We found that the crowd was really down. We went to both of the outlet malls and checked out some of your 55 plus housing communities. Thanks for a lovely time. Sorry I forgot to sign your book, but we were so tired at the end of the day and I forget to do it.. Thanks, Alan and Paula

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Guest: Peejay
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/04/11

We loved the condo, it was beautiful in more ways than one. I guess I thought there was a pool when we booked but you know we didn't even miss it. We had so much fun walking the beach and exploring with the bikes. This was the very best condo we have rented in that area and we hope to return. I just had one question are all the condo's one bedroom units? I just loved it because it was so quiet. I'm use to children running around, which I don't mind but it was just peaceful. We found that the crowd was really down. We went to both of the outlet malls and checked out some of your 55 plus housing communities. Thanks for a lovely time. Sorry I forgot to sign your book, but we were so tired at the end of the day and I forget to do it.. Thanks, Alan and Paula Stout

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Best spot at the gulf, really beachfront!

Guest: Bernard
Date of Stay: 10/14/10 Review Submitted: 11/25/10

Date of Arrival : Oct 14, 2010 Name on Contract : Bernard de Natris Review Rating : 4/5 Review Title : 1229757 - "The best spot at the gulf, really beachfront!" "We enjoyed the morningrun along the beach, watching dolphins jumping in the rising sun as well as an earlybird-golfround at the BayBeach-Course. Shoping in the nearby Malls and Outletts was like Paradise to us. Feeling real speed on the Key West Express to a place, where life music and easy living is taking place every evening. What a vacation! Plenty of sun and seafood and friendly people, what else do you need to live happy and healthy. We hope to come there again soon. Bernard & Christine "

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The best spot at the gulf, really beachfront!

Guest: sirtan (Munich, Germany)
Date of Stay: 10/14/10 Review Submitted: 11/25/10

We enjoyed the morningrun along the beach, watching dolphins jumping in the rising sun as well as an earlybird-golfround at the BayBeach-Course. Shoping in the nearby Malls and Outletts was like Paradise to us. Feeling real speed on the Key West Express to a place, where life music and easy living is taking place every evening. What a vacation! Plenty of sun and seafood and friendly people, what else do you need to live happy and healthy. We hope to come there again soon. Bernard & Christine

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Guest: Jim and Sandy
Date of Stay: 09/09/10 Review Submitted: 09/14/10

Don and karen, just a note to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay at The Shores. Awesome PLUS. We are glad to locate a place like yours and hopefully will make many more trips there. It IS the perfect Gulf beach location and condo. Jim and Sandy

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Awesome

Guest: Jim
Date of Stay: 09/08/10 Review Submitted: 09/13/10

Don and karen, just a note to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay at The Shores. Awesome PLUS. We are glad to locate a place like yours and hopefully will make many more trips there. It IS the perfect Gulf beach location and condo. Jim and Sandy Bare

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"Wow"

Guest: Diane
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 06/28/10

Property Location: usa, florida, south-west, fort-myers-beach, shores Reviewer NickName: diane Reviewer Location: tulsa, ok Date of Arrival : Jun 12, 2010 Name on Contract : Diane Arend Review Rating : 5/5 Review Title :"WOW!!!" "My Grandson and I stayed here from June 12-19. What a beautiful experience we had! This Condo is so clean and lovely! The location couldn't be better...gulf views from every window!!! Thank You for such an amazing time!!!"

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WOW!!!

Guest: diane arend (tulsa, ok)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 06/25/10

My Grandson and I stayed here from June 12-19. What a beautiful experience we had! This Condo is so clean and lovely! The location couldn't be better...gulf views from every window!!! Thank You for such an amazing time!!!

Owner response:Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review. We look forward to having you as our guests in the future. Don and Karen

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

Spring Break!

Guest: The Mainers
Date of Stay: 04/17/10 Review Submitted: 04/27/10

Review Pending Spring Break!! Guest: The Mainers (Skowhegan, Maine USA) Date of Stay: April 17, 2010 Review Submitted: April 25, 2010 My mom and I decided to take a beach holiday this spring and chose a condo located at The Shores on Fort Myers Beach. We were so delighted when we arrived!! The condo was very clean and offered many perks we were not expecting including beach towels!! With the cost of checked luggage, one tries to travel as light as possible and beach towels are not what we had packed. We wondered what we would have to do if we chose to go swimming. Well, we didn't have to worry. We had plenty of towels and many amenities that made our stay go smoothly! We were able to have a leisurely breakfast on our lanai and watch the birds and dolphins in the turquoise water! Everyone we met wanted our spot! We were able to take the trolley and visit Times Squares. Everything is so close but yet private. Absolute perfection!! We are planning on returning next year and are anxiously planning a few more adventures . Thank you Don and Karen for your hospitality. Recommended for: Tourists without a car, Romantic getaway

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Spring Break!!

Guest: The Mainers (Skowhegan, Maine USA)
Date of Stay: 04/17/10 Review Submitted: 04/25/10

My mom and I decided to take a beach holiday this spring and chose a condo located at The Shores on Fort Myers Beach. We were so delighted when we arrived!! The condo was very clean and offered many perks we were not expecting including beach towels!! With the cost of checked luggage, one tries to travel as light as possible and beach towels are not what we had packed. We wondered what we would have to do if we chose to go swimming. Well, we didn't have to worry. We had plenty of towels and many amenities that made our stay go smoothly! We were able to have a leisurely breakfast on our lanai and watch the birds and dolphins in the turquoise water! Everyone we met wanted our spot! We were able to take the trolley and visit Times Squares. Everything is so close but yet private. Absolute perfection!! We are planning on returning next year and are anxiously planning a few more adventures . Thank you Don and Karen for your hospitality.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

"The Shores" vacation

Guest: Clarence R
Date of Stay: 01/09/10 Review Submitted: 02/01/10

we really enjoyed our stay at your condo in Fort Myers last month. hopefully we can do it again next year if it is available.

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