I feel as though I read every listing for a beach home on the coast of Florida to meet the needs of my family … vacationing with my husband, teenage son, college age son and his girl friend, my daughter and son-in-law, and the most adorable twin grandsons. So … every age group was represented! I was looking for the right accommodations for a low key, relaxing, family vacation.
The house was better than described on the listing. It’s truly a home instead of a rental. The furniture, appliances, and decorating are top notch. The home was well appointed with dishes and cooking utensils to meet every need (and we cooked every day)! I LOVED having easy access to two sets of washers and dryers. The bedrooms were fantastic with comfortable beds, amazing closets, and literally room for everything. I was fortunate to have slept in the bedroom adjoining the screened on porch. The beach sunrise is the perfect way to wake up. I also should add that the house is very soundproof … we didn’t hear noises from other rooms. That was a bonus as some of our party went to bed before the others.
The Seaside Retreat was absolutely perfect for my daughter and her family. The suite was big enough to accommodate 2 large pack and plays and a quiet place for the twins to sleep.
There were so many outdoor areas to enjoy with really nice lounge chairs. The rooftop deck was a favorite of my husband, many of us enjoyed the lounge chairs on the main deck, and my mother in law spent a lot of time in the screened in porch.
When I read that beach towels, beach chairs, etc would be provided, I had no idea what to expect so we still brought a few things. There was no need to bring anything from home. There was more than enough beach chairs, boogie boards, and sand toys to accommodate our needs. The outdoor shower with hot water was a hit. We often brought the baby soap and shampoo out and bathed our year old twins in the shower. Honestly, a week was not long enough to enjoy all the things and areas the home had to offer. For example, we didn’t get a chance to enjoy the hammocks or the fire pit.
The beach … wow! It feels very secluded. Most days, no more than 4-5 people even walked by the house. The ocean was great for boogie boarding and my crew collected some nice shells.
Check in and check out was a breeze and Chris was very easy to communicate with.
I really can’t say enough about this home. I would rent it again and recommend it to others!