Ours was a return for my family and we simply love this property. The condo being on the ground floor where you walk out the back door and find yourself in the sand is my favorite aspect. It's perfect for taking a morning walk, enjoying the beach all day long and then, each evening just stepping out onto the beach to take in the gorgeous sunsets without ever putting on your shoes!
There's a Publix (the best grocery store) across the street, the neighboring condo shares its swimming pool and toys for the kiddos, and nearby restaurants and ice cream shops are wonderful. This property on Longboat Key is the quiet, relaxing, gulf beach location that I crave all year.
With the big windows we get the perfect beach view, we even love watching rain storms. Oh, and the wildlife! Turtles were nesting and the scientific volunteers that keep data on the activities are a wealth of knowledge and we find it all fascinating. Manatees, porpoises, and little fish and crabs always make us smile. And the native egrets and coastal herons were a delight to watch in the landscape [hopefully people know not to feed them as they are wild animals and should be left alone so they will remain healthy and not become problematic].
And finally, the customer care given by Diann's host service, Gulf Coast Rental Homes & Condos, was positively excellent. This year, upon arrival we had a snafu, but it was handled with professionalism and we were able to get on with our holiday. Diann followed up with a very considerate note with generous well wishes and that level of customer service made my day.
Many thanks to Ralph & Joy for allowing us to enjoy their beautiful spot on LBK and a sincere thank you to Diann and the entire group of professionals for the fantastic customer care. We'll be back just as soon as we can! Until next time... Cheers!