Vacation Rentals by Owner

lovely vacation, strange situation

Guest: D (St. Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 03/18/12 Review Submitted: 04/12/12

This was our third stay (and one of many, we hoped). The issues were: Our parking pass was not there, and we worried about being towed. We had to make contact with the parking "cop," who was monitoring to make sure there were the right cars in the lot. The housekeeper did not get it to us on the first day. We did have it midday Sunday. Also, the gym pass cards were not working, so this required more contact with the owner and the facility. We were surprised to have next year's reservation cancelled abruptly and money refunded with no contact from the owner as to why. He would not respond to phone calls or emails. The housekeeper told us on the phone later that we left meat in the refrigerator (which we did not realize) and that spilled soda on the baseboards was offensive (this spill happened when my teenager did not screw the cap on the soda bottle tightly enough. She was responsible for the clean up). We are not spring breakers and left the home in the same manner as we usually do. The cleaning fee should be sufficient to cover those issues. Nothing was damaged nor broken nor misplaced.

Owner response:We (the owners) arrived to find the condo in a condition that was beyond what we consider normal use for a week. It took the housekeeper several hours to clean the condo and she returned the following week to complete the cleaning to the standard we expect for our guests. We take great pride in the cleanliness and condition of our only vacation condo which we are happy to share with our guests. We regret that this situation occurred which has not been pleasant for anyone concerned.

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Dickson, TN

Guest: Barry & Beth
Date of Stay: 10/15/11 Review Submitted: 10/29/11

Dear Mike & Family: We had a wonderful time. Thank you for providing a wonderful vacation stay! We went to the Boat Yard this year. Great place to eat and enjoy the end of the bay. Hope to be back next year.

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Louisville, KY

Guest: David & Mary
Date of Stay: 10/08/11 Review Submitted: 10/29/11

Dear Mike & Claire: The weather and the water was the best it has been for us in years. The new furniture is really nice. As always your condo is the best. God Bless you both. Hope to be here again next year.

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Florissant, MO

Guest: Mike & Mary Ann
Date of Stay: 09/24/11 Review Submitted: 10/29/11

What can I say that we haven't already said on our first 5 visits...#6 was just as awesome..."same time next year".

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Atlanta, GA

Guest: The Hobbs Family
Date of Stay: 08/20/11 Review Submitted: 10/29/11

Thanks so much for sharing your home away from home with our family. Your condo is beautiful and well kept, we felt very comfortable staying here. It is a blessing to be able to take a family vacation together and to make memories that will last for a lifetime. We wish you well and thank you again for everything.

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Spartanburg, SC

Guest: Steve, Penney, Megan, Melissa & Mark
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 10/29/11

We had a wonderful and relaxing vacation. Your condo is great - very clean and well kept. We loved sitting on the balcony listening to the ocean. We ate at Sharky's two nights. We went deep sea fishing with Capt. Anderson's. We also took the shuttle out to Shell Island and found great sea shells. Thanks so much Carew's for your hospitality - we will definitely come back again! P.S. Mom loved the reserved beach chairs! Dad loved the wireless - so he could work :(

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Altoona, AL

Guest: Dianne
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 10/29/11

Mr. & Mrs. Carew: This "old lady" school teacher found just what she needed; a clean, well kept condo with a beautiful view. My family and I have stayed in many condos in PCB. This (#807) is by far the best. In my opinion, cleanliness is next to Godliness. Your condo is right up there!

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Guest: Bill & Kathy - College Station, TX
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/04/11

Hi Mike: Bill and I have had another fantastic week at the beach. The condo is in great condition and the weather was perfect. The ocean was a little rough--the red flag was out for 3 days, but that didn't stop us from getting in the water every day. I always hate to see the week end, but it makes it a little easier leaving knowing that we will be back next year.

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Guest: Dan & Heidi - Battle Creek, MI
Date of Stay: 04/09/11 Review Submitted: 06/04/11

Mike & Claire: We have totally enjoyed our stay here in PCB! Your condo is one of the nicest we've stayed in!! It is so clean and comfortable! It was perfect for us! This was our first visit here and found it very enjoyable! The weather, the fishing, snorkling, parasailing, go karting and shopping. Oh! and of course the eating. Our best meal was at Spinnakers, delicious and a lot for the money! If we decide to vacation here again, we will definitely be contacting you for the use of the condo again! I can't think of a better place to stay! Thank you again!

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Guest: Greg & Lori - IN
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 06/04/11

Dear Mike & Family: Thank you so much for letting us stay in your condo. This was our 4th stay in # 807. We love it here. We had a great Spring Break. Great weather, shopping, seafood and fun! Hope to be back soon!

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Guest: Maddy B, Kerry, Dodie & Julia - St. Louis, MO
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 06/04/11

Dear Mike & Claire: Thank you for letting us use your condo! We had a great spring break! It was filled with fun, relaxation, swimming & laughter! We had a wonderful time playing in the waves and shopping at Pier Park. We are looking forward to coming back for our third vacation next spring break! Everything was beautiful: the weather, the condo, the beach! Thanks again, see you next year.

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Guest: Barry and Beth - Guelph, ON Canada
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 06/04/11

Dear Mike & Family: We have had such a great time this week! Outstanding weather and a much needed time to rest and relax while enjoying some sun and surf. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful condo. Of the three we had stayed in over the years, yours by far is the most comfortable and had everything we could have possibly needed and more. We're already looking forward to next year.

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Bruce and Vickie

Guest: Bruce (Houston Texas)
Date of Stay: 10/09/10 Review Submitted: 10/22/10

Mike and Claire - Our week at your condo was perfect. The accomodations were nothing short of great - loved all the nice "beachie" touches in your unit. The weather was perfect and the seafood was perfect. The only problem was that we had to leave. We are looking forward to doing this again. Thanks for making your place available to us.

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

Guest: Barry and Beth - Dickson, TN
Date of Stay: 10/02/10 Review Submitted: 03/06/11

Dear Mike, Claire & family - We so enjoyed your lovely condo. Our week was filled with plenty of fun and much needed rest. We went on our first deep sea fishing trip, it was great. (Can't wait to bring the grandkids.) St. Andrews Park's beaches along with Shell Island were great places to snorkel and relax. Thank you for such a great stay, hope to return next year. It was great of you to keep us updated on the oil spill. Glad to see none has made it to these beautiful shores. Will be in touch.

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Guest: Mike and Mary Ann
Date of Stay: 09/11/10 Review Submitted: 03/06/11

Our 5th visit to Sunrise Beach #807 - our 18th year in PCB. It just gets better each year! We tried a new (to us) restaurant this year...Lime's at the Bay Point Marriott. We had a great lunch - good service and a great view of the Bay. We also went to Shell Island for the 1st time in many years - it is unbelievably beautiful there. We also enjoyed the fireworks at the City Pier on both Saturday nights. These 2 weeks flew by - as always. We love the condo, the amenities and the location; and we hope to return...same time next year.

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Guest: The Johler Family
Date of Stay: 08/14/10 Review Submitted: 09/06/10

1st time to PCB for our family and what fun we had! This condo is awesome with the view and all the other amenities!! We took over 200 pictures that will be looked at over and over again - a wonderful reminder of how much fun we all had!! Thank you for your hospitality. We hope to be back sooner than later.

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Guest: The Broeder Family
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 09/06/10

Dear Mike and Claire: What an amazing PERFECT vacation my family and I have experienced in PCB this week! This was our first time here and, I can definitely say, will not be the last. The condo felt like a second home to us. It was so nice having a well-equipped kitchen and in-room washer/dryer to use during our stay. Thanks again!

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Guest: The Jones Family
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 09/06/10

Thank you for allowing us to vacation in your amazing condo. We had a great time enjoying the pool and beach.

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Guest: The Weaver Family
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 09/06/10

Mike & Claire: Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful condo! We had a FANTASTIC time, probably the best vacation yet. :-) We are NOT ready to leave. Our 2 kids ages 4 and 2 loved the beach. We brought our Mom/Mother-in-Law with us and she loved it as well. Loved having internet access in our condo and it was beautifully decorated. The master bedroom was our favorite because of the view and the bed was SO comfortable. We will definitely be back again next year. We will send you a picture of our family to your email address. Thanks again!

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Guest: Rhonda, Sharen, Kathryn & Donna
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 09/06/10

Greetings from 4 college room-mates celebrating knowing each other for 39 years. We stepped out of our box and took a road trip from Boerne and Houston, Texas to visit PCB, a place we had never visited. We loved the beach and all the amenities that came with the condo. We want to visit again and become regulars. Thanks for the fun in the sun.

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Guest: The Mitchell Family
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 09/06/10

Dear Mike and Family: Thank you for letting my family rent your condo for the week. This location is great. The condo is a beautiful space. Very comfortable for a family of four. Will definitely rent from you again. Great price for a beautiful condo such as this.

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Guest: Ingrid Going
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 06/25/10

What a fantastic holiday!!!! A long way to travel from South Africa, but worth every mile!!! Great Condo with all the mod cons of home, STUNNING view, warm water and incredible golf courses, what more could any holiday maker want???? Of course the company just topped it all!!!! Who could not enjoy this stunning setting with great restaurants and everything for all ages. Hope to be back again one day as this was a holiday to remember. Entered by visitor - Ingrid Going

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Guest: The Baltz Family
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 06/25/10

Thank you for letting us stay in your Condo. This is such a beautiful home. We had a wonderful vacation. We went parasailing for the first time. Our girls went swimming with the dolphins at Gulf World. We hope to come back again.

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Guest: The Whitfill Family
Date of Stay: 06/05/10 Review Submitted: 06/25/10

Thank you for sharing your Condo with us. We have really enjoyed ourselves this week. This was our first time at your Condo, but we do plan to return! I pray the beaches stay beautiful for any guests after us. I really appreciate your communications to us regarding the oil spill. You have been such a joy to work with - or rent from. Thank you! PS Major thanks for the Beach Chairs - Rick was a really great guy!

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Guest: The Martin Family
Date of Stay: 05/15/10 Review Submitted: 06/25/10

Thanks so much for the use of your beautiful Condo. We really enjoyed it. Thanks for putting up with me pestering you over the oil spill. I hope it does not hit these beautiful beaches. Keep praying that is does'nt. We have both had such a relaxing vacation and we both needed it!

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Guest: The Norfleet Family
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 06/25/10

Thanks again for the use of your Condo. This was our second stay and I am sure it is not our last. You have helped make our vacation a great one to remember.

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Great Condo

Guest: Mary & Dave M (Louisville KY)
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 06/09/10

We stayed a week in May 2010 and it was fantastic. We have stayed at Sunrise Beach before but this condo is one of the best! Mike was great to do business with. He even called us to make sure we got there OK and everything was as expected. I would recommend this condo to anyone wanting a great vacation. Great restaurant Hunt's in Panama City on Beal St. Great osyters and grouper. Go early. Thanks Mike Mary & Dave Martin

Owner response:Mary & Dave: Your feedback is very much appreciated. We take great pride in the condition and cleanliness of our condo and we like our guests to treat the condo as their vacation home. We look forward to your return, Mike & Claire

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

Guest: The Coy Family
Date of Stay: 05/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/25/10

Once again - we're writing in your book. Had another great week and the condo is so comfortable. On our rainy day we visited the two wineries. What fun tasting! Otherwise the weather was wonderful and we had plenty of time to relax. The condo was just as we remembered last year - just love it here!!!! Have never seen sun and full moon on the Gulf! St Andrews State Park was fun to wander - no alligators though. The beach there was very "white" and peaceful. Was fun watching the para-surfing - they are quite brave!. Hope to return again. Thanks so much!

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Guest: The Cherepko Family
Date of Stay: 04/24/10 Review Submitted: 06/25/10

The Condo was wonderful. We loved being right on the ocean. In the 20+ years of coming, this was an awesome view and stay. Thank you so much for the beautiful memories you gave our family :)

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Guest: The Walters Family
Date of Stay: 04/03/10 Review Submitted: 06/25/10

Your condo is very homey". We love how it is decorate4d. Having our chairs held for us by "Rick" every day at the beach made it nice. Great pools. The kids loved riding the banana boat. Never guess who showed up at Margaritaville? Yes, the man himself "JIMMY BUFFETT - he played 6 songs! WOW, WHAT A SUPRISE!. We took "Best Friends" pictures by the photo guy on the beach just for fun - and they came out so good, I suggest you use him! It is a nice memory and his photo comes out better than yours ...... :) Well 807 people = enjoy, respect The Condo so it lasts forever and remember ..... LIFE IS A BEACH!

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Guest: The Knifley Family
Date of Stay: 10/24/09 Review Submitted: 10/23/09

One more day left to play and none of us want to go home! You have a lovely condo in such a great location. The hot tub served as a pool for our "adventurous" 3 year old son. He is having the time of his life meeting other little kids and playing in the biggest sandbox he's ever seen! Thank you for making your place so welcoming. Very neat and clean and the beach chairs are in a great spot! Better get back to the patio. There is nothing more relaxing than the sound of the ocean right outside your door!

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Guest: The Fisher Family
Date of Stay: 10/17/09 Review Submitted: 10/16/09

Mike & Claire - What a beautiful place! Thank you for sharing your condo with us. We look forward to visiting again. We have had a relaxing trip just enjoying the beach and the beautiful weather. We loved visiting Pier Park where we shopped and enjoyed Hofbrau, Guy Harvey's, and Margaritaville! Pineapple Willy's was also fantastic! Thanks again! #807 was just like home away from home!

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Guest: Andy and Tawana
Date of Stay: 10/03/09 Review Submitted: 10/02/09

Dear Mike & Claire - Thank you so much for having us at your wonderful condo! It is by far the best place we have ever stayed in here at PCB! You have an excellent housekeeper. The last place we stayed (just down the street and a few months newer than this complex) was not nearly as well kept up. We have had a wonderful vacation and really hate to leave. Already looking forward to staying here again next year! See you next September!

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Guest: Mike and Mary Ann
Date of Stay: 09/25/09 Review Submitted: 09/24/09

This is our 16th year in Panama City Beach and our 4th year at Sunrise Beach #807. It's like our "2nd Home"! Every visit is even better than the last. We hope to be back at 807 in 2010. Thanks Mike for being such a concerned owner. We love being here and being in contact with you through the year and especially during our stays here. We love Pier Park and that it is walking distance away so that we can feed our Latte' habit! We hope to be back for our 5th visit next year.

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Guest: Kim and Tony
Date of Stay: 09/12/09 Review Submitted: 09/11/09

Mike & Claire - Thanks for making our one year anniversary trip so special. This was by far a trip well deserved for the both of us. We had a wonderful time just laying around on the beach, eating and having time for each other. Tony says I act way too comfortable here and I tell him yeah I know, you guys have made it feel like home. So till then take care and see you in Sept.

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Guest: The DeStefano Family
Date of Stay: 08/15/09 Review Submitted: 08/14/09

Dear Mike & Claire - Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your lovely condo. The view was awesome. We had a great week...family pictures on the beach, parasailing, banana boat rides, Shell Island snorkeling, swimming, shopping and of course eating... The weather was beautiful. We all got lots of sun. This was the BEST vacation we have ever had. Thanks again.

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Guest: The Trakhman Family
Date of Stay: 07/04/09 Review Submitted: 07/03/09

Dear Mike and Family - We had a wonderful stay here in PCB. The view from your beautiful condo is great. There are so many fun activities you can do on the beach and out on the town. The kids loved banana boating, and everyone enjoyed shopping at Pier Park. The weather was great all week. Thanks for the use of your beautiful condo. Hopefully we'll return next year!

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Guest: The Alexander Family
Date of Stay: 06/27/09 Review Submitted: 06/26/09

Dear Carew Family - Thank you so much for the use of your condo. It is the best that we have stayed in and we have been coming to PCB for years. The weather was perfect, the beach was amazing and the food was awesome. Lord willing we will be here around the same time next year. I will definitely be booking this condo if is available at that time. This was one of the best vacations that we have ever had. Thanks again!

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Guest: The Ewing Family
Date of Stay: 06/20/09 Review Submitted: 06/19/09

Dear Mike - Words can't describe the time we've had. Your condo is lovely, clean and very relaxing. We went all out on our vacation, Dolphin Tours, Shell hunting, Parasailing, etc... The girls caught over 200 sanddollars in the ocean outside the condo! We hope we can rent again from you in the future - this vacation was AMAZING!!

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Guest: The Smother Family
Date of Stay: 06/13/09 Review Submitted: 06/12/09

Dear Mike & Claire - Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your condo. We have enjoyed every minute. The family time was priceless. Sharky's was a lot of fun for the whole family. My daughters enjoyed playing volleyball there while we enjoyed the view. Shopping at Pier Park was a nice break from the sun. 807 is a perfect location. We enjoyed breakfast on the patio every morning. We hope to be back again soon.

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Guest: Lynne, Jana and Alex
Date of Stay: 05/30/09 Review Submitted: 05/29/09

Dear Mike and Claire - What a wonderful, restful vacation we have had in PCB this week! The weather was absolutely fabulous all week long! Thanks for your hospitality and another great vacation at Sunrise Beach 807...we'll be back!

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Guest: Jutta and Willie
Date of Stay: 05/15/09 Review Submitted: 05/14/09

We has been last year in Sunrise in another condo and we liked Sunrise so that we came back for 13 days. We enjoyed our stay here very much the condo and the things that you can do around were great. Especially our trip to the Caverns State Park in Marianna was great. On Motherday we had been in the Saltwater Grill - the meal has been delicious but a little bit expensive. Most of the evenings I liked to grill. Such a meat we don't have. If all the things go alright, we will come back. Greetings.

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Guest: Ron and Linda
Date of Stay: 05/02/09 Review Submitted: 05/01/09

Mike & Family - This has been our first stay at PCB and had a great time! Would hope to be back again sometime. The condo has the comforts of home and was pleasantly surprised. The whole complex was very neat and clean.

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Guest: The Dean Family
Date of Stay: 04/11/09 Review Submitted: 04/10/09

The Dean's arrived and five other families from Grayling, MI. Temperature 34 and snow on the ground when we left the "North country". Arrived to blue sky and temperature in the 70's. A great turnaround! This condo is ideally located and Panama City Beach is a lot of fun. We'll be back! Thanks!

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Guest: The Fresher Family
Date of Stay: 04/04/09 Review Submitted: 04/03/09

Dear Mike & Family - Thanks so much for letting us stay in your beautiful condo. It is just perfect! We had a great week. Lots of shopping, delicious seafood and sun/fun on the beach. We hope to be back next year for our 4th stay in #807. We love how close it is to Pier Park. Thanks again!

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Guest: Christy Burkhart (Sweetwater, TN)
Date of Stay: 03/30/09 Review Submitted: 03/30/09

My family and I just stayed in this condo the week of March 14-21, 2009. We totally recommend this condo to anyone who is looking to rent. It is beautifully decorated. Mike is a pleasure to deal with and was so very accommodating to us. Sunrise Beach is a great place to stay. Thank you Mike for opening up your beautiful condo for us to stay in for our very needed vacation. You are an awesome renter. The Burkhart's

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Guest: Mike, Christy & Josh Burkhart
Date of Stay: 03/21/09 Review Submitted: 03/20/09

Dear Mike & Family - Thank you so much for making your condo as much like home as possible. Mike, you have been a pleasure to work with. You are the nicest condo owner I know. The weather was beautiful. This is by far the best time of year to come. The ocean is beautiful. Thank you for everything!

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Guest: The Lanier's
Date of Stay: 10/11/08 Review Submitted: 10/10/08

We had a wonderful time. Your condo is very nice – look forward to renting from you in the future.

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Guest: Pam and Marcelo
Date of Stay: 10/04/08 Review Submitted: 10/03/08

Thanks Mike – Another great vacation! Perfect weather and clear, blue water. Hope to see this place for the 3rd year in a row in 2009.

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Guest: Mike and Mary Ann
Date of Stay: 09/27/08 Review Submitted: 09/26/08

Two awesome weeks! The weather was incredible – if only time could stand still. Thanks, Mike, for being a concerned host. We hope to return for a 4th time next year.

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