Vacation Rentals by Owner

Lovely condo.

Guest: Jillster (Perry, Ga)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/30/11

This is our second time renting from Barbara, and it won't be our last. She is very professional, and quick to respond to any correspondence. The condo itself is beautiful, clean, and updated. I put a high priority on clean, and would not stay again if it wasn't a clean condo. I plan on returning next year.

Owner response:Thank-you for allowing me to host your vacation!...I look forward to accommodating you once again!..

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

Cincinnati, Ohio

Guest: Greg (Cincinnati)
Date of Stay: 05/24/11 Review Submitted: 07/30/11

Great place to stay very clean with a beautiful view that sits right on the ocean. Would recommend this to friends and family.Wonderful area to stay the beach was very restfull.The owner is very pleasant to work with and very helpfull. Would stay again in this beautifull condo the pictures do not do it justice have to be there to appreciate it.

Owner response:Thank-you Greg for your kind words..Soon I will be taking new photos to show all of the positive changes...I hope to accommodate you and your family in the future...Thank-you~

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Ormond Beach Condo

Guest: Dee (Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/11/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

We would definately recommend this condo to anyone travelling in the Daytona Beach area. This condo was very well stocked and very clean and quiet. The view was absolutely amazing!!! Dolfins playing in the water right in front of our deck as we enjoyed our morning coffee.It was also very close to golf and shopping. We have rented several other properties with VRBO in various states and this was absolutely with out a doubt our favorite. Barb was very informative and professional. We are definately planning futrure trips to this area of Florida.

Recommended for:Families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: Patricia Murphy (New London, WI)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/18/07

Barbara, We enjoyed our stay in your beautiful condo very much. We thought it was very well appointed, comfortable and clean. It felt like home away from home after a day or two. We loved seeing and hearing the ocean from the balcony and we saw the dolphins. Thank you again and we hope to return soon!

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Guest: Betty Yeiser (Owensboro, Ky. 42303)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/16/07

Barbara, My family and I so enjoyed our weeks stay at #704. My son, daughter in law and two grandsons were very impressed with the cleanliness and beauty of your condo. Very impressive. It was a very quiet vacation. Just what we wanted. The sunsets were breathtaking. We saw dolphins several times. My grandsons had never seen one. They are ages 3 and 6. Hope to visit again real soon. I will definitely check with you for availability of a condo.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/12/07

My husband and I had the pleasure of staying at #704 Seawinds the last 2 wks of 04/07. It was our 2nd trip to Seawinds. We had previously stayed at #601 and, based on that visit, I did not hesitate to book this condo. You will find this unit to be exactly as represented and then some. Everything you could possibly need is in the condo. You will feel more like a guest in someone's home than a renter in a vacation beach property. The condo is upscale, very nicely appointed with every ammenity you could possibly need. It is quiet, clean and the king size bed in the master suite is a joy to sleep in. There is a Publix, a Dollar Store, a Bell's Outlet and a couple of restaurants within easy walking distance. The only reservation you need to have regarding this condo is the one for your vacation. I have enjoyed doing business with Barbara. Based on my experiences, you will not be disappointed. Enjoy!

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Guest: Lou Banasiewicz (Windsor, CT 06095)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/10/07

We had previously stayed in Barbara's VanLee condo and decided to try her Seawinds #704 condo. My wife and I stayed in #704 in January 2007. We were very happy with the unit. It is well appointed and very clean. The views are fantastic. It is also very convenient to Publix grocery and other stores. We have already booked this unit for January 2008. You can't go wrong renting from Barbara. She makes sure the unit is in great shape and everything will go well.

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Guest: ron_HAC68866 (Boulder Co)
Date of Stay: 11/01/06 Review Submitted: 11/14/06

Barb, Your place was great but I am a little disappointed we didn't see any dolphins. Hope to see you next year.

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Guest: Jim O'Hora (Vestal, NY)
Date of Stay: 11/01/06 Review Submitted: 11/14/06

My wife and I have stayed in several oceanfront condos over the years in several different states. None beat the lovely and well equipped #704. Beauty, Comfort and convenience. The owners have gone all out to make this a wonderful vaction retreat and in our opinion have accomplished that. As the old saying goes "Try it, You'll like".

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Guest: Melissa Glantz (Sarasota FL)
Date of Stay: 11/01/06 Review Submitted: 11/08/06

We could not have been more pleased with the beautifully appointed condo and fabulous views. Everything was EXACTLY as you stated. We will be back. Thank you again.

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Guest: Jerry, Jill & Shyloh Gongwer (Lake Mary, Florida)
Date of Stay: 11/01/06 Review Submitted: 11/08/06

Gene & Barbara, You have done such a marvelous job of creating a piece of "Heaven-by-the-Sea"!Such a relaxing, peace-filled place cannot go unrewarded. Thank you, thank you, thank you! (Even the dolphins showed up to applaud your efforts!) We SHALL return! Jerry, Jill & Shyloh

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Guest: Scott & Kelly Sarka (Cloverdale, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 05/01/06 Review Submitted: 05/04/06

Thanks for providing us with a first class condo for our family vacation! It was just like staying at a home away from home!! Everything was just as you said it would be in the description!! The views were wonderful! We could not have asked for anything more! Thanks again!!

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Guest: The Roy Family (Winslow, Maine)
Date of Stay: 05/01/06 Review Submitted: 05/03/06

Barbara and Gene, Thank you so much for the wonderful, relaxing week in Ormand By The Sea. Our family was looking for a quiet get-away, and we were pleased with both the beautifully decorated condo and the location. The private beach and pool were just what we were looking for! We loved watching the dolphins and the beautiful sun rising. Thank you!

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Guest: Guy & Francine (Montréal, Québec)
Date of Stay: 04/01/06 Review Submitted: 04/17/06

Barbara, we realy enjoyed our 2 weeks vacation at your condo.The place is quiet, very clean, beatiful furniture and what a view, you fell like on a cruise ship when you look from the living room, the only thing you see is the ocean. WOW!! We are looking forward to return to your place. Regards

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Guest: dino pizzino (alpena, mi.)
Date of Stay: 04/01/06 Review Submitted: 04/17/06

The condo was just great, and what a view. We had a great time at the pool and on the beech. The surrounding area was full of things to do,(great restaurants and activities). We would not hesitate to return.

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Guest: Debbie McMullen (Rockville Md.)
Date of Stay: 04/01/06 Review Submitted: 04/17/06

Barbara, What a great place to stay. We will always remember what a beautiful condo it is. The area was so convenient for the Daytona races. We will be in touch in the future. Have a great summer. Charlie +Debbie McMullen

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Guest: Rick and Deborah Yates (Mckinney, Texas)
Date of Stay: 02/01/06 Review Submitted: 02/22/06

We so enjoyed our Christmas Vacation on the beach. It is so nice to be able to come back home to Florida to see family and friends and have our "own" place to stay! Thankyou for providing a condo that feels like home! See you this summer!! Rick, Deb, Adam and Garrett Yates

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/06 Review Submitted: 02/22/06

BARBARA AND GENE WE ENJOYED YOUR BEAUTIFUL COND. THE FURNITURE WAS BEAUTIFUL AND THE BEDS WERE VERY COMFORTABLE. THE ROOMS WERE BEAAUTIFUL DECORATED. WE HAD EVERYTHING WE NEEDED,AND MORE. WE ENJOYED OUR STAY THERE. IT WAS QUITE AND PEACEFUL. HOPE WE CAN DO IT AGAIN SOMETIME. THANKS, THE WALKERS FROM FOOTHILLS OF THE SMOKIES.......

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/06 Review Submitted: 02/19/06

The condo was very clean with lovely appointments. We enjoyed our stay and the view from the balcony was great.

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Guest: Linda Gottert (McCoy, Va.)
Date of Stay: 02/01/06 Review Submitted: 02/19/06

Barbara, Visiting this condo was an absolute wonderful experience. It is decorated beautifully with high quality furnishings. Being right on the beach and having a marvelous view from the balcony, made this a very relaxing time and we would definitely like to come back. Thank you having such a beautiful condo for us to rent.

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Guest: Nancy_HAC44897 (Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 02/01/06 Review Submitted: 02/18/06

We had the most wonderfultime. The Condo was beautiful, clean and just all around perfect. Look forward to another trip and staying again. Barbara, thank you so much!

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Guest: Brenda Shamel (Alpharetta, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 02/01/06 Review Submitted: 02/17/06

Barbara and Gene, We had a wonderful vacation on Ormand by the Sea, our first time there. Your condo was wonderful, and you had thought of everything to make your guest comfortable. It was so relaxing, especially looking at the ocean from your cover porch. Your condo was the prettiest, and cleanest place we've ever stayed. That means so much. We certainly will be back again this year. Brenda Shamel, Alpharetta, Georgia

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Guest: Dave Coyle (Toledo, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 09/01/05 Review Submitted: 09/05/05

Barbara and Gene, Thank you for a wonderful week. My family and I had a GREAT time. The condo was beautiful and clean. It was everything promised in your ads plus more. The beach was fantastic. We will definately stay with you again the next time we vacation in Florida. Dave

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Guest: Ginger_HAC32719 (Valdosta, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/05 Review Submitted: 07/13/05

What a wonderfully relaxing week. The condo was so well furnished and such a peaceful place. (and so very clean!) I look forward to staying again next year. Thank you for all your help.

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Guest: Audrey K. Evans (Cleveland, TN)
Date of Stay: 06/01/05 Review Submitted: 06/28/05

Barbara & Gene: My week in Ormond was exactly what I needed. You have outdone yourself with the decor. It is so "make yourself at home" atmosphere. Your "things to do list" in the notebook was so helpful (as in riding in a NASCAR). This particular condo is the most "absolute" I have ever rented at Ormond. Look forward to hearing from me again. As "Arnold says"...."I'll be back".... Take care. Ms. Audrey

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Guest: Patricia and David (Orlando, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/01/05 Review Submitted: 06/28/05

Dear Barbara & Gene- Thanks again for another great week in "paradise". Our family had an awesome time. Your condo is absolutely beautiful! A wonderful home away from home. We look forward to staying again soon in Ormond Beach....you know who we will be calling. Thanks again! Patricia and David

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Guest: Arlene and Scott (Winston, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/01/05 Review Submitted: 06/28/05

Barbara and Gene- Your condo is beautiful and the nicest property we have ever rented. Our vacation was wonderful; the things to do book was a great resource. We look forward to returning next June!

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