A Perfect Week- August 2011

Guest: Perfect Week (Lebanon, TN)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/23/11

We were very excited to arrive at our condo after the long drive. How nice it was to find everything as advertised. Jeanne was great. She called us on our arrival day to be sure we found everything perfect. Such a sweet lady. The condo was clean, well stocked, and had a view to die for. We spent a lot of our time watching the ocean life from the balcany. Dolphins, dolphins and more dolphins! So exciting. : ) Also saw huge blue crabs, "skates", hermit crabs, needle fish, massive schools of fish, ect. The beautiful new pier is close by so we enjoyed watching what the fishermen brought up on their lines. Lots of flounder. And one of the best things was after a long day at play was to lay down at night to the sound of the waves coming in. One of our best trips ever. Thanks for sharing your condo with us. Danny and MJ ~Lebanon, TN

Owner response:Thanks so much Daniel for your kind words. You were so great to work with on this reservation. I am so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the ocean view and our private dolphin show. I had a call from a renter today and she said she stopped counting at 30 dolphins. We were there before you came in and could not believe all the blue crabs and other fish were catching with our small nets! I am glad my condo accommodated all your needs and I sure hope you will bring your family back to stay with us again! My goal is reviews like this and people wanting to come back and trust me with another time of relaxation at the beach. Thanks for letting me earn your business this August. Hope to hear from you again soon.

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

WOW !!!!!!! What a wonderful place to go to. It felt like a paradise dream.

Guest: Bevie (Newton, Ga.)
Date of Stay: 09/06/10 Review Submitted: 02/03/11

We were so excited when we opened the door of this beautiful condo. My family loved this place. Very clean, very warm and inviting, very sweet owner we dealt with, and we had a blast. It wasn't crowded. I didn't see any wild-craziness going on, and there were wonderful places to visit as well. The pier and restaurants were very nice. I liked the restaurant that threw rolls to you from across the room, if you would stuck your hands up. He would throw it right in your hands. It was really fun for the kids. We saw dolphins, schools of fish, found BEAUTIFUL shells, and even caught a fish by hand. If you get up early you can catch big blue-looking crabs. It was a blast. We are going again next year, maybe twice. Hot tub and swimming pool was great. The rates are really reasonable. It was a very nice family atmosphere. LOVED IT.

Owner response:Hey Bevie, Thanks so much for you kind words about our condo, me, and Gulf Shores! I told you you would just love it. Thanks so much for you loyalty to me and my family last summer. I am so glad it was a nice get away for your sweet family. Gulf Shores is a family oriented place without all the wildness of more popular teen resorts. I am pleased that you saw what we see when we enjoy our Crystal Shores West balcony-- LOTS AND LOTS OF WILDLIFE! One day we thought we had our own private dolphin show! I just love the rays, dolphins, birds, and fish! and someone caught one with your hand! Someone is quick! I am so glad you were able to enjoy our beach! You did it all! Fishing, observing nature, relaxing in our hot tub! and even got to catch some yummy hot rolls! So happy to see that you want to come back and stay with us! THAT IS OUR GOAL! Just remember my VRBO number of 50470! I so hope to hear from you soon to help you plan your next beach trip to Gulf Shores! Next time you'll need to see some birds that can really fly-THE BLUE ANGELS! THANKS AGAIN!

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

Great Vacation

Guest: Donna (Loganville, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 09/23/10 Review Submitted: 09/29/10

Thank you for sharing your condo with my family. We had such a great stay! The condo is so nicely furnished and the kitchen equipped with all you need. The view from the balcony is just incredible.

Owner response:Thanks Donna for the nice words. It was nice talking to you on the phone and I am so glad you are planning on coming back again next year. That is my goal. I was so glad to hear that your boys were enjoying the game room and the pool with your husband and that you enjoyed being in the water and the view off the balcony. The balcony at night looking at the stars listening to the waves crash is so enjoyable. I know you said you were going to cook so I am so glad you found the kitchen well stocked for your cooking needs. I hope to hear from you really soon concerning your next beach trip! Jeanne

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

Great condo -- BEST owner!

Guest: papagreg (North Alabama)
Date of Stay: 09/10/10 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

I've been spending 1 - 3 weeks in Gulf Shores for the past 20 or so years. The way it has built up since my first year has been wild. West beach is my favored location now because the beach is less crowded and closer access to the stores, restaurants, churches, etc. of Gulf Shores proper. You can actually walk to Bahama Bobs and DeSotos (1/2mile). This condo offers all the amenities you can think of and is roomy and well appointed. Security is always present at night and the elevator is the fastest I've ever rode in. Great for folks with limited mobility. Hot tub and heated pool to soak sore muscles and joints after an active day is a plus. The view from the balcony is fantastic (dolphin show almost every day), especially at night with clear skies. Master bedroom opening on the balcony is a nice extra. It has become my home when I'm in LA. There are thousands of choices for places to stay on the beach, but there is only one Jeanne. That's what makes this place "home away from home".

Owner response:Thank you so much Greg! There is only one GREG! I cannot express how much I appreciate 6 years of loyalty renting with us at our condos in Gulf Shores. One day a complete stranger calls me about my condo, 6 years later I feel like he and his family are part of our family. Greg has always treated me with kindness and respect and I have easily done the same to him. If there is a bulb to fix, he'll do it. If I need a remote programmed, he'll do it. People like Greg are such a help to me to make sure the condo stays in top shape for him and the guests coming behind him. Greg, his wife and family love the beach and have supported me by coming in on the heels of 2 hurricanes, etc. and did not even mention the word "oil" when he made his reservation this year. Greg, every owner needs a renter like you. I am so glad you have chosen our condo for your beach get aways each September. Greg, thanks so much for all you have done for our condo and me over the years. You are by far my most welcomed and loyal guest and a good friend. I'll be looking for your next email for your trip next fall! It's always such a nice thing to see your address, PAPAGREG, in my NEW MAIL!

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

BEST Family Vacation Yet!

Guest: Amy (Cumming GA)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 09/20/10

We booked our Gulf Shores vacation back in the Spring, prior to the oil spill. We were very apprehensive about keeping our reservation because of the stories we'd heard in the news about how bad the situation was in the gulf. Boy were we glad we didn't let the news reports deter us from our destination. If you've ever planned a week-long family vacation you know how difficult and frustrating it can be. Jeanne made our vacation easy from the very beginning. What a beautiful condo! So clean and well-equipped. The pictures were very accurate--no surprises. It was just a wonderful as we thought when we viewed the listing. The only thing we needed to get was our food. Everything else was there for our use. The beach was simply wonderful. And the view from the huge balconey was simply breathtaking--we could see forever. No oil in sight. It was easy to get from the condo to the beach or the pool. I suggest renting the lounge chair/umbrella sets on the beach. For just $20 a day you can set yourself up on the beach in the morning and spend the whole day relaxing while the kids play in the surf and sand. We will definitely book with Jeanne again if we go back to Gulf Shores for family vacation in the future. Thanks for all you did to help make our vacation a great time!

Owner response:Thanks so much Amy for your sweet reply. I know it must have been tough will all the false information about the oil spill coming from the media that were in Gulf Shores. Thanks so much for trusting me and asking those tough questions about the oil conditions. I am so glad you stayed the course and came as planned and didn't let the media hype steal your family vacation. I am so glad you and family had a great time and that you found our accommodations to comfortably meet your family's needs. Thank you so much for renting with us and I sure hope you will make VRBO 50470 your first choice for a relaxing stay at the beach! Make sure you tell your friends! Hope to talk to you again soon- Jeanne Carpenter

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

Stacie (Louisiana)

Guest: Stacie (Farmerville, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 09/02/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

My daughters and I had a wonderful trip to Gulf Shores from Thursday thru Labor Day. The weather was fantastic and the this Condo was great and so comfortable. We really enjoyed being on the 13th floor (we think it's lucky). The view was awesome, and the beach was too. No oil problems at all. We especially want to thank the Condo owner, Jeanne, for being so nice and easy to work with. We highly recommend this Condo for a family or just a couple. We will definitely stay here again!

Owner response:Hi Stacie, It was so nice of you to write these kind words. I am so glad you spent your Labor Day with us at vrbo 50470. I am so glad you enjoyed the beach and the condo and it was so neat to meet you as we were leaving. I hope you enjoyed the ice cream we left you! Do come and again and thanks for telling your friends. We aim to please and our goal is repeat business!

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

Beautiful Condo

Guest: Kristen (Somerville TN)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 06/27/10

We decided to have a girls trip and take the kids this year to Gulf Shores. So I started looking for condos on the internet and came across this one and booked it in April for our trip in June. We booked the trip for June 20-24. During that time the oil spill happened and despite all of our reservations we decided to make the best of the situation and go anyway...boy am I glad we did! The experience was a great one. The condo was beautiful and the balcony was amazing we enjoyed the nights just sitting out there and enjoying the ocean. The kids enjoyed the pool it was beautiful and the condo employees were very nice and very helpful. We enjoyed two full days at the beach on the third day there was a storm that did bring up some oil, but all the workers were on top of it cleaning it as soon as it came on shore. My advice to everyone is to go and enjoy. The oil can be an inconvenience but they have a massive amount of crews there working around the clock to make sure everyone can enjoy the beach. There was absolutely no odor! I recommend this condo to anyone who is planning a trip. Jeanne is very sweet and extremely helpful. The condo is beautiful and is so reasonably priced. We will definitely be booking another trip next year and staying in this GREAT condo! Kristen Cannon

Owner response:Kristen thanks so much for your thoughtfulness. This has been such a difficult time for us owners at the beach. Your review just made my day! I am so glad that after all the calls and emails we exchanged regarding the oil, that you were determined to go down and enjoy your vacation that you had planned for your family. I am so glad you had a great time and so glad you trusted me to get factual information about what was REALLY happening in Gulf Shores and make a good decision to head to the beach! With all the cancellations I have had this year, this review is very, very special and I appreciate it very much! TAKE KRISTEN'S ADVICE and go the beach and don't let the oil or the media stress you or take your much anticipated beach time from you! I hope to hear back from you Kristen and next time I hope under much better circumstances!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, people with disabilities, families with young children.

Guest: G Purser (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 06/04/08 Review Submitted: 06/04/08

I would still like to say Thanks Jeanne we had a great time. Jeanne is the most considerate and thoughtful person that I have ever dealt with. She truly tries to help in any way that she possibly can. We needed three car passes for our stay at her condo. She helped us with this unique request. I would recommend her to anyone. My family stayed 5 nights and loved every minute we stayed there. I can't wait until the time comes when we can once again stay at Gulf Shores. Thanks again for everything.

Owner response:Gary, you were great to work with from the start. So polite and easy to work with. I was glad that we were able to work out an extra pass for your family member's short visit to you at the condo that day. I was glad I was able to help you. It's what I like to do best! I take your vacation memories seriously and I try my best to make your lodging as stress free as possible. Please do call me on your next trip to Gulf Shores. Having repeat renters one of my goals. My cleaning lady just loved how nice you left the condo. It's been a pleasure working with you. thanks again and do come back-Jeanne

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Guest: Tammy Sharp,Lindsey,Sarah & Kat (Mandeville, LA; Sherwood, AR)
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/01/08

We had a great time. The weather was perfect, and we definitely enjoyed the amenities of the condo! It is very clean and nice. The view from the condo was great, and we saw 5 stingrays very clearly and near the shore from our condo view! We will definitely be back, and thank you for allowing us to stay in your wonderful condo!

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Guest: Alisha1 (Gulf Shores, AL)
Date of Stay: 04/18/08 Review Submitted: 04/18/08

Owner was fantastic to work with. I was unable to fulfill my reservation and had to cancel. There was no problem obtaining my refund, and the owner was completely cordial and understanding! Will definitely try to rebook at a later date! Thanks! Alisha

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