Vacation Rentals by Owner

Relaxing Spring Break

Guest: Nicole (Southern IL)
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 04/12/12

It was a wonderful week and so nice to be able to spend it with family. The house was just the perfect size and layout for everyone. I know my sister-in-law really appreciated being able to bring the dog and stay in such a nice home. It was close to the beach and yet very quiet. My children really enjoyed the PS2 in the morning as they tended to wake before everyone else. Thank you for helping us all to have a very enjoyable break.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners.

Peaceful stay at Sadie's Place

Guest: Pixie's Mom (New Orleans)
Date of Stay: 02/18/12 Review Submitted: 03/01/12

We very much enjoyed staying at Sadie's Place. The house is nicely laid out, and everything was in good working order. The decor is simple and tasteful and creates a peaceful retreat. In my opinion, the kitchen was well stocked. If you are interested in making full meals there, you will not want for much. Having the lift and main level bedroom were a huge plus for my parents. Also, being able to bring our dog was priceless. I appreciated the house being able to sleep everyone without someone being stuck in a cheap bunk bed! The beds were all very comfortable, and the twin room has two separate twin beds- no bunks! The beach itself is beautiful at this location. We met many friendly snowbirds and their dogs on our beach walks. There are a few small convenience/grocery stores nearby, so you don't have to drive into Gulf shores for last minute items. Fort Morgan, at the end of Hwy 180, provides for a great outing. There are also several golf courses nearby. We hope to return to Sadie's Place soon. We would highly recommend it. I wish I was having morning coffee on the balcony right now!

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

Beachcomber

Guest: Beachcomber (St Louis MO)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 11/30/11

My husband and two dogs had a wonderful time vacationing at Sadie's Place in late Oct. Sadie's Place is a bright, airy house, set in a laid-back beach community, that looks out onto a white sand beach that is to die for. We spent our days lazing on the beach, taking long walks with the dogs, and in the evening we'd watch the glorious sun set on the Gulf. Sheer bliss to say the least. If you love sun, sea, and snow white sand, then Sadie's Place should be your next vacation destination. It is sheer bliss! I simply can't say enough about the house itself, with its two sweeping verandas overlooking the dunes and Gulf, and the open floor plan. Michael and Marina have created a beach home that is as fuss-free as it is beautiful, and they go out of their way to ensure your stay there is the very best it can be. We highly recommend this property to couples looking for a romantic getaway, or to families with kids and dogs who love the beach.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

2nd stay

Guest: Janet (Brighton, TN)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11 Review Submitted: 10/19/11

This was our second stay at the wonderful house. It was as good as the first time. The house is a perfect place for a family to relax and enjoy family time. It is very clean and neat and the beach is fabulous. We went this time in the fall and it was perfect. The weather was beautiful and the beach was great. We like the fall better than the summer. This house has everything that someone needs to have a wonderful time. We will not stay anywhere else.

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

Martin - Illinois

Guest: Rose Anna (Bloomington, IL)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11 Review Submitted: 09/30/11

Met family from Monroe, LA , for the week- we ALL had a great time. It was wonderful being able to include the 4 legged family members. The house was great with beautiful porcelain tile everywhere except in the upstairs bedrooms. Don't usually cook on vacation but the kitchen was wonderful couldn't resist cooking shrimp several nights. Views of the Gulf and beach were beautiful. Morgantown is definitly for dog lovers. I have already recommended the home to friends. Planning to visit again in the Spring 2012.

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

Sadie's Place

Guest: Renter (Huntsville, AL )
Date of Stay: 04/09/11 Review Submitted: 04/18/11

We had the most wonderful time at Sadie's Place. The home was perfect for 7 people, and the wheelchair lift was great for my disabled mother-in-law. The community is peaceful and clean. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a beautiful home at the beach to rent!

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

Doug and Martha

Guest: Doug and Martha (Minnesoat)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/01/11

This is a fabulous beach house and vacation get-a-way spot. The views of the gulf are really beautiful. There were 8 of us staying here and we were very comfortable. The price is so reasonable and it was easy doing business with Michael Carey.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Terry Cobb (Maryville, TN)
Date of Stay: 05/25/10 Review Submitted: 05/25/10

My family spent the week of May 17th at Sadie's Place. My son is in a motorized wheelchair and has a service dog. The chair lift and the low thresholds to the decks were a big plus for us. Great gulf view and short walk to the beach. Very pleasant neighborhood and uncrowded beach area. I would highly recommend this house to anyone interested in a peaceful beach vacation. We also rented a beach power wheelchair from Beach Power Sports that really worked out well for us.

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Guest: Gerald Gann (Lebanon,TN.)
Date of Stay: 04/28/10 Review Submitted: 04/28/10

My wife, sister-in-law and I with pet dog Buffy, stayed at Sadie's Place this April and it was a fantastic beach house. Beautiful decor, very clean and up to date & new. Great views of the Gulf and short walk to the beach. So glad we found a beach where our Buffy could play around (on a leash). Our Big Thanks to the Careys for letting us rent their beautiful beach house, Sadie's Place. We hope to return soon.Gerald Gann

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Guest: Gerald
Date of Stay: 04/17/10 Review Submitted: 04/28/10

My wife, sister-in-law and I with pet dog Buffy, stayed at Sadie's Place this April and it was a fantastic beach house. Beautiful decor, very clean and up to date & new. Great views of the Gulf and short walk to the beach. So glad we found a beach where our Buffy could play around (on a leash). Our Big Thanks to the Careys for letting us rent their beautiful beach house, Sadie's Place. We hope to return soon. Gerald Gann -Gerald Gann, Lebanon,TN

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Guest: Karen Huber (Little Rock, Arkansas)
Date of Stay: 04/05/10 Review Submitted: 04/05/10

My girlfriends and my two black lab girls and I enjoyed our week at Sadie's Place VERY much! When we weren't at the beach (which is very dog friendly) we enjoyed the view from one of the decks. We will definitely come back here again!

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Guest: jodi 2 (Lake St Louis,Mo)
Date of Stay: 03/29/10 Review Submitted: 03/29/10

We absolutely loved Sadies Place. We had wonderful views of the beach and enjoyed dolphin watching from the balcony.The home is very comfortable and everything is provided that you might need.Our Golden loved the beach and all the long walks.The owners have thought of everything.The internet service was wonderful and the restaurant reccomendations were very helpful.Thanks again for a great family vacation.

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Guest: Stephanie95 (Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 01/09/10 Review Submitted: 01/09/10

Our second stay at Sadie's. Very comfortable, clean and sunny! My Golden Retriever enjoyed the decks and the open area to chase frisbies. It just feels like home, only tidier!

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Guest: bcpilot1952 (Conroe, TX)
Date of Stay: 11/30/09 Review Submitted: 11/30/09

This is our 2nd time to stay at Sadie's Place. Once again we had a great time. My mother and father joined us for a couple of days. My mother had a stroke in April and can't climb stairs, so the lift was a godsend. The house as always was in great shape and you don't need to bring anything. Thanks again for a great vacation.

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Guest: Anne & BT (Athens, AL)
Date of Stay: 11/29/09 Review Submitted: 11/29/09

Sadie's Place is _awesome_!!! We stayed at Sadie's place November 11-18, 2009. What a great, relaxing week we had! The house is beautiful -- the tile floors and showers are gorgeous, and so easy to keep clean. The big TV and stereo (and comfortable furniture!) in the living area kept us entertained in the evenings and when we were hanging out at the house. We love how the kitchen, dining and living area are open to each other. The kitchen is beautiful -- the countertops and cabinets are so pretty, and we found everything we needed to cook up great gulf coast seafood. The master bedroom is great with a very comfortable king size bed and great view of the beach and gulf. We loved hanging out on the covered porches with such great views, and watching awesome sunrises and sunsets. The beach in front of the house is beautiful -- we enjoyed swimming and watching dolphins and all the shore birds at the beach. Sadie's Place is in a great area, with beautiful beach just a few steps from the house. There are great beach views from the living area and 2 bedrooms upstairs, and both the upstairs bedrooms have doors that open onto the upper level porch. All the bedrooms have TVs, the bedroom with single beds even has a game system. The house is beautiful and wonderfully equipped-- pretty much everything you need is there, and it is all in such a beautiful place! Michael Carey was very helpful and accommodating in setting up for our stay; we very much appreciate folks like the Careys who allow well-behaved dogs in their properties. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sadie's Place, and plan to stay there again when we go to the beach! PS - Besides the beach, our favorite things to do/see in the area are: Cosmo's restaurant in Orange Beach is GREAT (great atmosphere, great service, GREAT food! and well-behaved dogs are allowed in the patio area) - Google search for "Cosmos restaurant Orange Beach" to find their web site); Fort Morgan is very cool to explore and has great views of the Gulf and Mobile Bay; the Ferry to Dauphin Island is really cool, too!

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Guest: Suzan and Allen (Helena, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 10/16/09 Review Submitted: 10/16/09

This is a fabulous property. The house is beautiful and well kept. The tile floors on the first level make it so easy to keep clean and low allergens. Some pet properties smell like pet properties but this one did not. Great job on the floor plan also. The area is safe, quiet and a great place for the family. Michael is wonderful to work with on your vacation budget and plans. Thanks again for a great vacation.

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Guest: Vicki & Jerry Gentry (Henderson, Ky)
Date of Stay: 10/04/09 Review Submitted: 10/04/09

We and our 15-yr-old cock-a-poo, Peaches, vacationed at Sadies Place 9/26/09-10/3/09. It is a beautiful house and we enjoyed our time there immensely. We have vacationed in the Gulf Shores area many times over the years. The last time we stayed at a little beach house in Ft. Morgan and fell in love with the area. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful house with families AND their pets.

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Guest: Charlotte Turner (Clarksville, TN)
Date of Stay: 09/21/09 Review Submitted: 09/21/09

My family and I stayed at Sadie's Place 9/8 through 9/12. It was absolutely wonderful. The elevator made it possible for our mom to enjoy her stay and it made it easy for all of us to get all of our stuff in and out of the house. The gulf view was awesome. We loved the covered front deck. We had more than enough room for 8 people. It felt like home and I did not want to leave. I hope to return some day.

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Guest: The Fergusons1 (Randolph, MS)
Date of Stay: 08/09/09 Review Submitted: 08/09/09

A fantastic vacation spot. The beach house was ideal. Clean, spacious, kid friendly. Hope it will be available next year and would recommend to anyone looking for that home away from home. Thanks Michael for making everything so easy!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/04/09 Review Submitted: 08/04/09

This was a great vacation spot. The house has a great floorplan and it is so easy to keep clean. Its roomy and comfortable! The location is spectacular. We'd recommend this home to anyone and will stay again. Thank you so very much!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/27/09 Review Submitted: 07/27/09

We just returned from Sadie's Place. It is a very nice and comfortable house. This was our first time at Gulf Shores, but I hope it won't be our last. I really appreciate Michael answering all of my questions. Thanks for everything. Hope to see you next year.

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Guest: Judy40 (Hodgenville, KY)
Date of Stay: 07/22/09 Review Submitted: 07/22/09

We spent a week at Sadie's Place with my four grandchildren. The floor plan just fit with the bedroom and bath downstairs for the senior adults and upstairs for the kids. We had a great time and will go again. The location is quiet without the ommercialization, souvenir shops, and crowds of Gulf Shores.

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Guest: Gaye1 (Stillwater, Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 07/13/09 Review Submitted: 07/13/09

We had a great time--the house was perfect for our group! The location and proximity to the beach was just right and the house had everything we needed and more. For most of us it was our first time in the area, and we all left wanting more. Thanks for your hospitality.

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Guest: The Beech Family (-)
Date of Stay: 07/06/09 Review Submitted: 07/06/09

The house, the views, the amenities, all absolutely amazing! We were looking for a house that my elderly mother could enjoy with us, so the lift was a godsend. The owners were more than happy to answer any questions we had, and they were a pleasure to do business with. If you are looking for a wonderful, carefree stay at the beach then you definitely should stay here!

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Guest: Barbara Pyland (Dover, Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 06/30/09 Review Submitted: 06/30/09

Our stay at Sadie's Place was awesome. We had everything in the house that we needed. The house is well organized and very well laid out. The house has been well taken care of and is quiet adequate for a vacation. We enjoyed our time so much that we will book another week there next year. We were able to just sit back and enjoy our vacation, the beach, have some special home cooked meals, sit on the porch have coffee,watch the oceans, listen to the waves and just enjoy our vacation. It was private, peaceful, comfortable, close enough to the beach, and we all enjoyed our stay. Thank you Carey's for putting together a wonderful place for a vacation on the Gulf.

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Guest: Garry and Sofy Stewart (-)
Date of Stay: 06/19/09 Review Submitted: 06/19/09

Me and my husband searched for a long time before finding what we thought looked like the perfect honeymoon location. The views from the decks were absolutely beautiful, we enjoyed the sunrises, the sunsets, and the jumping dolphins. Waking up to the sound of waves crashing against the shore was too easy, what wasn't easy was leaving, we will definitely be back.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/16/09 Review Submitted: 06/16/09

We had a wonderful experience at Sadie's Place. We have several small children and they enjoyed the house along with the beach. We especially appreciated the ceramic tile throughout the home, which helped with the cleanup of sand tracked in from the beach.

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Guest: William Cox
Date of Stay: 05/04/09 Review Submitted: 05/03/09

"What a House" "We've been coming to Destin and Gulf Shores for 27 years and this is the best house we have ever stayed in. Michael keeps everthing in great shape. All the living room furniture is very nice to sit on and the beds are as good as we have at home. The lift is a nice touch. Bridget, our dog, loved the whole area. Already booked another week in the fall. Have sent link to others who like the beach." Review Rating 5/5

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Guest: bcpilot1952 (Conroe, TX)
Date of Stay: 04/18/09 Review Submitted: 05/02/09

We've been coming to Destin and Gulf Shores for 27 years and this is the best house we have ever stayed in. Michael keeps everthing in great shape. All the living room furniture is very nice to sit on and the beds are as good as we have at home. The lift is a nice touch. Bridget, our dog, loved the whole area. Already booked another week in the fall. Have sent link to others who like the beach.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/25/09

We stayed at Sadie's Place and loved it! The family loved the beach with the snow white sand and the great views from the house.The people here are friendly.The house is in a quiet area yet only 10 minutes from lots of restaurants, shopping, and fun things to do. It was great how accessible Michael was from the first time I inquired about the house. I usually email about different places and never get a response as quickly as I did from Michael. He was just a phone call away.I look forward to the next time we can visit Sadie's Place. I have already recommended this place to friends/family and we haven't even left yet to go home. Thanks for a great time!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/23/09

This house had the perfect amount of room for 7 people, and the proximity to the beach is wonderful. All of us enjoyed our stay so much and would stay here again in a heartbeat. The tile floor is great for all of the sand. Best beach house experience yet!

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

This is our fourth stay at Sadie's Place - it truly feels like home away from home. Great house and amenities, spacious, comfortable, open, cheery, yet adequate privacy for individuals and couples in the group. Michael and Marina have been exceptional in response to queries and have always exceeded our expectations. Could go on and on, but can summarize by saying "Stay here once and you'll return. We have and will." The Timmons Family, Little Rock, AR

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Guest: AlabamaBound
Date of Stay: 08/26/08 Review Submitted: 08/25/08

This house has everything and something for everybody! Matresses were all super great and TVs in every room were a great touch. The children loved playing the games provided in their room and the beach toys. The lift was great for my wife, as well as for my back with the luggage and groceries. We looked and looked for a place where we could take our dog and we found it. Best house we've rented and we've be going to Gulf Shores for 40 years. We're looking forward to next year to another family reunion! Recommended for: Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway, Girls Getaway, Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, People with Disabilities

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Best House Ever!

Guest: Alabama Bound (Fort Worth, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/16/08 Review Submitted: 08/26/08

This house has everything and something for everybody! Matresses were all super great and TVs in every room were a great touch. The children loved playing the games provided in their room and the beach toys. The lift was great for my wife, as well as for my back with the luggage and groceries. We looked and looked for a place where we could take our dog and we found it. Best house we've rented and we've be going to Gulf Shores for 40 years. We're looking forward to next year to another family reunion!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: Wishindyhadabeach! (Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/19/08

Beautiful house! Even though it was cold, the sun from all the windows kept us warm! Our dog loved the porch and beach! Our son enjopyed the video library! We all enjoyed the New Years Eve fireworks from the porch! We hope to come back again!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/16/08

We just returned from our stay, and it was hard to leave. The house was beautiful, we loved all fo the tile and the large showers. My grandmother utilized the lift and it worked great for her and her walker. Our Scottie Slim enjoyed sniffing out crabs from their holes around the house. He even spotted a few lizards. We all enjoyed the breeze on both porches, and we saw dolphins jumping in the Gulf right in front of the house. We have stayed at many different rental properties, and this one was the best. Best price, best interior, best amenities with the lift, and best for being active or relaxing on the walk-out porches. We went to Fort Morgan and rode the ferry, just down the road. And then went the other way to Pensacola to see the Blue Angels and into the FREE Naval Air Museum there, it is a must do! A suggestion...A porch swing or hammock would be nice! There were not enough chairs on the porches.

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Guest: Catherine Fulton_HAC118827 (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/02/08

What a fabulous house! Excellent amenities, beautiful beach view. The house definitely exceeded our expectations. Our older dogs appreciated the lift and refused to use steps once they learned there was an easier way to return to house.Will definitely rent again.

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

Exceptionally clean house. Has everything except a bread knife! Unobstructed view of the Gulf and daily entertainment from the Blue Angels. Great composition tennis courts available at the Beach Club. A beautiful golf course (Peninsula)is 10 minutes from the house.A really nice place to spend a quiet, enjoyable vacation. Only down side are the occassional mosquitoes from the wetlands.

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Guest: Jann, Tom, Jenn & Rob (Westfield, NY, Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/29/07

If it's a peaceful beach vacation you are longing for, this is the ideal place to stay. The home is beautiful containing anything you may need during your stay; gorgeous sunrises and sunsets and an uncrowded beach. The only thing lacking was time to stay longer~we will definitely vacation here again.

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Guest: Robert Cook (Richmond, VA)
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/15/07

Pictures of the house don't do it justice. Although not directly on the gulf, the house has great water views. Nicely maintained and sparkling clean.

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Guest: Morris and Hudson Families (Katy, TX & Fredricksburg, VA)
Date of Stay: 01/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/04/07

Stayed last year in June, and we are booking again. The house is fantastic and what a great location. If you like the beach to yourselves, this is it. No crowds like Gulf Shores.

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Guest: sharon Nelson (canton georgia)
Date of Stay: 10/01/06 Review Submitted: 10/16/06

Thankyou so much for a beautiful house. Our girls loved having their own room with a tv. We loved being the only ones around on the beach. Very peaceful. September is the best time. Thankyou!

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Guest: Southworth Family (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 09/01/06 Review Submitted: 09/26/06

We absolutely loved our time here. The house had everything you could want, and was just steps away from the beach. Our Dog especially enjoyed the beach and our stay! Thanks for making such a wonderful house open to our fourlegged family member. We will be back!!!

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Guest: Berit Johnson (Dallas, Texas)
Date of Stay: 09/01/06 Review Submitted: 09/09/06

We were so comfortable and relaxed here that it was hard to leave! This house had all the comforts of home within steps of a quiet, beautiful beach. We plan to return. Thanks, Michael and Marina, for sharing your home with us!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/06 Review Submitted: 07/07/06

Thanks Michael and Marina for letting us stay in your lovely beach house. There were 8 of us and we all enjoyed it greatly! The place has everything we could have wanted. We plan to come back and stay another time. Thanks again! Karen from Fort Worth

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Guest: Messenger Family
Date of Stay: 04/24/06 Review Submitted: 04/23/06

Many thanks.Your place was great.Was more than we expected. We did a lot of cooking. Your kitchen is so well equipped. You might want to add a cutting board. I wouldn't want your beautiful counter tops to get scratched up. The whole family is already talking about your place for next year. Thanks again and good luck. The Messenger Family

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Guest: Kari and Steve (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 04/01/06 Review Submitted: 04/16/06

We were there the last week of March and had a wonderful time. The house was great and the beach was beautiful. We will be back next year.

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Guest: Eva & Thomm (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 01/01/06 Review Submitted: 01/02/06

Thank you for letting us be the first to stay in your absolutely fabulous beach house! This was by far the best holiday we've ever had - humans and dogs alike ... what's not to love? Great views, gorgeous white, uncrowded beach, brand-new, beautifully designed and decorated house, squeaky clean ... an absolute dream. If and when we have time, we'll definitely be back!

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