This is the Mary Poppins of rentals... practically perfect in every way!
The management:
Kathy at Kastle keepers was great with booking and spot on for recommending heating the pool. She was very accessible via phone calls. We had a false alarm on booking and she was graceful and helpful trying to contact us about our concern as well. Great management!
The home:
The home was clean, inviting, and well stocked. The layout was perfect for 2 small families or bringing the grandparents etc. The best part was the impeccable design and fine attention to details: outside shower to hose off the dirt, keyless entry, a mini fridge in garage to not take up main fridge space on drinks, huge wagon and amply beach gear etc.
From the mom view they have adorable Disney dishes, a great dishwasher, rounded corner, minimal breakables within kid reach, night light outlets and an alarm on the pool door to allow parents to sleep worry free. The neighborhood was quiet with great access to town. If your little one uses a crib they have a great full, a mini crib AND a pack and play... just bring your own fitted sheets/protector. If your kids uses sippy cups or thermos bring those, but otherwise don’t bring a lot of dishes etc as the kitchen extremely well stocked on dishes and utensils for adults and children.
The pool:
As a pool owner I must say bravo on design. Great use of yard and well thought seating and depths. Comfortable chaise lounges and nice outdoor eating set up as well. Felt like our own private resort. The landscaping kept debris minimal as well.
While the beach access was crowded for our taste during a pandemic the state park 5 minutes away was perfect and has a nature trail and secluded small playground too
If I HAD to think of few spoiled luxuries I would bring to the house it would be my cordless sweeper vacuum as despite a valiant effort sand (and Cheerios) happen ...your car will thank you ;). (There is corded one in garage.) My fire stick as our kids use Disney plus/netflix and their puddle hoppers/life vest for the pool.
I have already recommended secret paradise to another family. Thank you for a much needed refreshing family vacation in a perfectly planned family home.