LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! The rental was about 10 minutes to Cleveland St in downtown Clearwater and 15 minutes to Clearwater Beach, the #1 rated beach in America! Just a short bike/walk to Edgewater Drive which has a trail running along the coastline. What we fell in love with though was the community of Dunedin. Small town feel with lots of shopping and dining that is a short drive, bike, or walk. For dining, I highly recommend the Clear Sky Draught Haus, the Lucky Lobster Co., and Thai Town. The Kiwanis Spray Ground provided a kid friendly splash pad and park which offered a safe (and inexpensive) place for our kids.
My family and I have used several rental sites for vacationing in the past and, when a career move brought us to Clearwater, we turned to VRBO for a long term rental while we closed on our house. Of all of our rental experiences, this was by far the best owner interaction we have experienced. As expected, Lenny provided very helpful information while we transitioned. What set this owner apart was his quick response to a a problem with the dryer (not his fault, brand new and under warranty). He took a hands on approach and consistently communicated throughout the process and, within 12 hours, the problem was resolved. Incredible owner/tenant response!! Gated community with courteous tenants and a friendly grounds keeper that always made us feel like we were long-term residents.
If we didn't live here now, we would definitely rent again!!