Vacation Rentals by Owner

Manasota Key Gem!

Guest: JLM (Forsyth, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 12/18/11 Review Submitted: 01/04/12

We spent a fabulous Christmas at this beautiful, clean, upscale condo. It is more spacious than it appears in pictures and has every amenity you could possibly want. The sunset views from the balcony were breathtaking. We have visited Manasota Key several times and this location was the best---you can walk to restaurants and the public beach in a few minutes. Your own private beach area is filled with shells and shark teeth and the dolphins swim by regularly each day. The owners are very easy to work with---they even offered us their stored Christmas decorations so we were able to decorate for the holidays just like home! And our security deposit was returned on the day we got back home. You will not be disappointed in this vacation location and we definitely recommend it for a relaxing vacation on the beach. Working with Dick and Peggy was a pleasure----thanks for sharing your lovely condo with us! Best wishes in 2012!

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

Manasota Key Gem!

Guest: JLM (Forsyth, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 12/18/11 Review Submitted: 01/04/12

We spent a fabulous Christmas at Palms 2. This beautiful, clean condo is bigger than it appears in pictures and has every amenity you could possibly desire. The sunset views from the balcony were breathtaking. We have visited Manasota Key several times, and this location was the best--you can walk to restaurants and the public beach. Your private beach is filled with shells and shark teeth and the dolphins swim by regularly. The owners are very easy to work with---they even had Christmas decorations stored for us to borrow and decorate the condo just like home! You will not be disappointed in this vacation location and working with Dick and Peggy was a pleasure. Thanks for sharing your lovely condo with us! Best wishes in 2012!

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

Great condo right on the gulf!

Guest: Donna (Mentor, OH)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11 Review Submitted: 09/27/11

My husband and I just got back from enjoying a relaxing and quiet week at Dick and Peggy's condo. The condo is very spacious, clean, well equipped, and the views and sunsets are breathtaking. Neither of us had been in Manasota Key before, and really liked the closeness of the condo to the beach. We used the grill, swam in the pool, walked the beach and found tons of shells. We had some of our family there for part of the week, and there was plenty of room for everyone. We would definitely recommend this condo to others. Dick was so easy to work with - responded to my emails promptly, and gave suggestions on eating out, etc. For restaurants, we enjoyed the Gulfwater Grille, Lock & Key, and Food is Love. All were close by and had very good food. Thanks again Dick & Peggy

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

Great location, large condo, best sunsets!!!

Guest: Vasyul (Hooksett, NH 03106)
Date of Stay: 04/23/11 Review Submitted: 05/04/11

Location, location, location... What a large condo, much bigger than appears on the photos, beautifully furnished and decorated. Huge master bedroom with ocean view. But the best room in the house is the large covered veranda. The beach is uncrowded, perfect for swimming, shelling, watching sunsets and strolling. We watch dolphins and manatees swimming by every day strait from the porch. Complex has a nice swimming pool, perfect to use during hot time of the day. We used outside grill and watched kids swimming in the pool at the same time (very convenient). There are few restaurants within walking distance. Publix and Wall Mart also very close. Did not want to leave, one week was not enough. If you like quite and peaceful vacation, book this condo, you will not regret it. We definitely will be returning again. Thank you Dick for shearing your beautiful condo with us!!!

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

Fantastic Condo & Location

Guest: Joan & Jack (Freelton, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11 Review Submitted: 03/23/11

We just returned from 2 fabulous weeks at this condo. It was well equipped, beautifully furnished, very spacious and comfortable. The location is great. The condo is right on a beautiful, uncrowded section of the beach and within walking distance to 4 restaurants, bars and convenience store. We particularly enjoyed watching the amazing sunsets from the patio and listening to the waves at night. If you enjoy shelling and walking the beach you will love it here. We saw many dolphins go by. We appreciated the covered & spacious parking garage and the good supply of beach chairs, umbellas and children's beach toys. It is exactly as described, no surprises here. Good golfing, shopping and dining options are nearby in Englewood & Venice. We love Manasota Key as it is laid-back and uncrowded, very relaxing. The owners were very helpful and easy to reach & deal with. Thank you Dick & Peggy for sharing your beautiful condo with us. We would love to rent again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this condo to couples or families.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

The best view of Manasota Key!

Guest: Pete & Diane (Piqua, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/28/10 Review Submitted: 09/10/10

This condo is everythinig the pictures and descriptions say and more. We were not disappointed. We have been to Manasota Key the last five years and this is by far our favorite condo. We will definitely be back. We would definitely recommend this condo to friends and family. If you go, be sure to go into Englewood and have breakfast at "Food is Love." We discovered this little diner a few years ago and they have the best breakfast around; hands down.

Owner response:Many thanks to a couple of fellow Buckeyes!! Although we've never met, we appreciate your great positive comments and look forward to your return. As many guests have told us, the reality is much better than the fantasy when it comes to our "Palms" condo and Manasota Key.

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

BEST PLACE TO STAY IN MANASOTA KEY/ ENGLEWOOD AREA

Guest: LAS (MIAMI, FLORIDA )
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 06/25/10

:) LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS CONDO . WE WERE ALL VERY COMFORTABLE AND LOVED EVERY SINGLE MINUTE. THE PICTURES DO NOT DO THE CONDO JUSTICE. IT IS 100 TIMES BETTER.(HAS EVERYTHING) WE SAW SEVERAL DOLPHINS EVERY DAY AND THE SUN SETTING EVER NIGHT. WE EVEN SAW THE MOON SETTING INTO THE OCEAN(THAT WAS AMAZING) ALL RIGHT FORM THE BALCONY. I VISIT THIS AREA EVERY YEAR AND THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST EVER. MET A FEW LOCALS AND THEY WERE VERY FRIENDLY. THANK YOU TODD FOR LETTING US ENJOY YOUR HOME. WE WILL BE BACK.

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

Englewood FL First Class

Guest: Shaune (Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 05/30/10 Review Submitted: 06/15/10

This extraordinary property is a study in luxury. The pictures displayed are accurate but may not give you an understanding of the generous size . The villa is large and beautifully decorated. The beds are comfortable, bathrooms gorgeous, and the location excellent. The beach and the views of the beach are as good as it gets anywhere on the gulf coast. We loved every moment of the two weeks we spent and will look forward to another opportunity to rent this villa. Communication with the owners was friendly and warm and I appreciated their desire for us to enjoy our experience with them.

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

WOW - WHAT A GREAT PLACE

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/16/10 Review Submitted: 05/25/10

This condo is outstanding. Beautifully furnished. Very nice large balcony. Nice to sit and watch the sunset and the ocean. Lots of linens. Very accurate description. Very clean condo. Owner was very accommodating. You will not be disappointed in renting this condo. You won't want to leave. Linda and Greg Cookeville, Tennessee

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

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/21/09

This unit is very clean and spacious. We truly enjoyed our stay in this lovely condo. The ocean is closer than it looks! You can sit on the veranda and listen to the waves. Found lots of sharks teeth. Thanks for sharing your home with us.

Owner response:Thank you for your comments! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hearing from you in the future.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/17/08

What a beautiful condo! Our family visited the first week in September 2007, and we had a fabulous time. The accommodations are wonderful and the beach is fabulous! We will be back.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/05/07

Our family of four stayed in Palms #2 from Nov. 27 to Dec. 4. It is truly a lovely villa, with gorgeous furnishings and a great location. The beach is uncrowded, and we saw dolphins every day. Watching the pelicans feeding in the Gulf just off our balcony was great entertainment. Restaurants, bars, and a small grocery were a mere 2 blocks away. The kitchen was well equipped, and the washer/dryer allowed for midweek clean clothes. Do not hesitate to rent this place! It's gorgeous.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/21/07

We stayed July 31st through August 11th. We had a great time. This condo is beautiful, clean and comfortable. It's right on the beach and has a wonderful view. It's very quiet and relaxing. The kids loved finding shark's teeth in the sand. We definitely plan on returning. Thanks to the Todd's for sharing it with us.

Owner response:Thank you for your kind words, we appreciate it and look forward to your return visit. The Todd's

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