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Guest: Samantha in Ohio (New Albany Ohio)
Date of Stay: 03/22/08 Review Submitted: 04/29/08

LOVED this place!! CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN !!!We had our 1st Family vacation here over Easter and 3 days into the vacation we were already talking about next year. Loved the location...less than a minute to the beach, a mile from the grocery, walking distance to local bars and restaurants and a liquor store 17 paces from the driveway:) The house was what truly made this trip work. We had 6 adults and 2 children in our party, and never once did we feel like we were on top of one another. Lots of space, GREAT kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and with 2 of the bedrooms upstairs you could put a toddler down for a nap and not have to worry about noise. We all took naps everyday which is not like any one of us, but this house is so peaceful and relaxing that you just felt the urge to read a book and catch a few zzzz's before heading back out to the beach. We saw dolphins swimming everyday and the shells were amazing. This is absolutely perfect for families with children or just a group of adults wanting somewhere to go and get away from it all. We really used this house for what it is... a beach vacation getaway. We hit the beach after breakfast and again after lunch, and than headed out for dinner...(and with 3 full bath's it didn't take long for everyone to get ready. Shopping just a 7 minute walk over the drawbridge and all of the water sports/jet ski rental/boat ride ect... 7 minute walk over the drawbridge. Everything you need is right there... um except Starbucks. We did find one about 10 minutes drive down the road and it was a bit of a haul...for coffee that is. We flew into Tampa and it was a 25 minute drive from the airport...Piece of cake to find the house...and the airport was slick getting in and out. For our first family vacation I can't say enough about our stay here. We are returning next year to do it all over again, and the only thing I wish we would have brought would have been a pair of binoculars to watch the dolphins. That in it's self was like a free bonus.... Loved the dolphins:)

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

Had a Great Time

Guest: Evan (Tampa,FL)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 05/26/11

My family came from all over the country to spend time with my family during "spring break" We chose this place based on amenities, price and location. It was everything that is promised/showcased. PERFECT LOCATION. Cant beat the price w/ a stick. We had a great time and will definitely be back.

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

We had a wonderful stay!

Guest: Rob and Sarah (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 03/07/10 Review Submitted: 04/05/10

Laura and Anthony have a lovely, comfortable home. The spacious house served as home base for our two families while visiting the beach in March. We had plenty of room for all five of us. Each day we wandered across the street to the beach and took long walks. The white sand beach and beautiful green water inspired us to stay outside and enjoy it, even when the weather was not cooperative. Each evening we walked across the bridge to John's Pass to enjoy the restaurants. Our teenage girls loved Bubba Gump's shrimp! John's Pass hosts many of the nearby activities, so we were there a lot. The girls got their first parasailing experience, which turned out to be the highlight of the trip. Both families enjoyed the dolphin sighting boat tour. The boats go past "bird island" where hundreds of egrets, spoonbills, and pelicans were nesting. This is a must-see for nature lovers (though our teenagers found it boring). We saw a lot of dolphins that day, too. One evening we drove north about 8 miles or so to Indian Rocks Beach to go to the Salt Rock Grille. It was one of the finest dining experiences we've had in a long time. Don't miss the glass floor that looks down on their wine cellar! We will definitely recommend Laura and Anthony's house as a great location for friends that want to visit Florida's west coast. We came back refreshed, relaxed, and wishing we had more time there!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.

Guest: Terri Matsunaga (-)
Date of Stay: 08/19/09 Review Submitted: 08/19/09

We stayed at this vacation rental at the end of March and had a wonderful time. Anthony and Laura were a pleasure to deal with. The home was extremely clean and accommodated six of us very comfortably. The surrounding area had lots to offer and we were within walking distance to St. John's Pass restaurants, shops and the beach. I would highly recommend this home to those traveling to the area and would rent it again myself!

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Guest: David McArthur (Glasgow Scotland)
Date of Stay: 04/27/09 Review Submitted: 04/27/09

I spent 4 nights with my family at the house and had a great time. The house is very convenient for John's Pass Village Boardwalk with easy access to St Pete's by car. The Beach is very close as are local shops. The house was very comfortable, Anthony and Laura were very helpful and could not do enough for us. The deck provided good views at night and perfect sunbathing during the day. A great place to stay and I will be back!

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Guest: Sharon48 (Oakville, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 03/23/09 Review Submitted: 03/23/09

I want to go back!! After turning on the heat, and sitting down to write this, I wish to immediately return to the clean spacious house by the beach in the very beautiful state of Florida, and the lovely area of Treasure Island. Without a doubt, I would return in a heartbeat. We traveled in a party of 6, two couples and two teens. The house was so well laid out, and we all had our own space. Each bedroom offers something different, one a very large whirlpool tub, one a walk out patio. Each had their own bathroom! The kitchen was well stocked. Unlike other rentals! There is a blender, a full fridge and stove, lots of spices, full set of cookware, utensils etc. The full size laundry was on the main floor. I wish I had that at home! We literally were one minute from the beach, and a less than 5 minute walk to Johns Pass). There was a variety of restaurants and shops there. Also lots of activities to sign up for. We took a local charter for $35 and spend 5 hours cruising around the Inter coastal water ways and to Edgemont Island. Well worth the price, unfortunately, I cannot recall who it was with. I did book it on the upper board walk at Johns Pass. My friends para sailed and loved it. The home is wonderfully situated. Lots for my teens to walk too and to occupy them. Again, it was also spotless, and I know, because of back troubles, I am often laying on the ground haha! The owners were very nice, completely intrusive, and yet very helpful if you need them. They have compiled a nice binder of tips and advice and local stores, and best deals etc. You can't go wrong here!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/05/08

We just returned last week form this beautiful, spacious home. We had 8 people ranging in age from 2 to 85 and it was our first foamily vacation ever. It was perfect! The house was so spacious, everyone could do what they wanted when they wanted to and the location was awesome! Short walk to eat, walk on the beach or shop and all of us did all the above at different times. We are all anxious to go back again, The house is beautiful, but so comfortable and every room had something special about it! We couldn't have asked for more. Norma Selk

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/29/08

The house is very spacious and well-designed. It was a great atmosphere to spend our vacation. It was nice to be accross the street from the beach. I can't wait to come again!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/09/08

marvellous people, marvellous house, marvellous scenary. Cannot wait to come back. If anyone is in doubt about vacationing in paradise the please feel free to contact me.

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Guest: Alice Allen_HAC118774 (Baltimore, MD)
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/02/08

Our family stayed at Palms at the Pass for the holiday week, starting with the day after Christmas through New Year's Day. In lieu of gifts this year, we decided to take a family vacation together. Choosing to stay with Laura and Anthony was a gift to all of us, better than we could have ever imagined! Their house is beautiful, immaculate and very spacious; the pictures on the website do not do it justice. Our two children brought friends and we all had our owm bedroom, huge walk-in closet, and full bathroom. The main living area was large enough for all of us to sit and watch TV, eat, or just talk. Everything was provided for us from linens to beach towels and blender to choice of cubed or crushed ice from the ice maker that was built into the fridge. We all appreciated the full washer and dryer and the start up supply of paper products and soaps. With the Gulf just across the street we were so lucky to have had very warm "beach days" at this time of year and were able to take full advantage of realxing in the sun. I would highly recommend chosing this wonderful house for a vacation and hope that we will be able to visit again. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

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