FLORIDA GULF COAST CLOSE TO BEACHES & GOLF COURSES (#21975)

Write a review This stay was just as wonderful as the first. The owners had made a few updates to the house that only added to it's charm and comfort. There were 6 of us visiting this time, and there was plenty of room for all. We'll definitely return again, and again... We had such a great week staying here. The house is gorgeous, even better than the pictures. Everything you could need is here. The pool was so fun! We loved the beaches every day, especially Gasparilla Island, beautiful and so close! The house was decorated beautifully and so clean. Thank you so much! Carol Had a great stay in this home. It was spotless and very comfortable. Our hosts couldn't have been nicer, very helpful with lots of info on the area.It was very peaceful, quiet, and private. Love the area and the beaches which are a short drive away.Hope to return soon! This was absolutely a great place to spend our Florida vacation. House was fully equipped and Paul and Wendy were very friendly and helpful. I can recommend this place for everybody who need a good house to spend a peaceful and sunny vacation in Florida. Family Nieminen from Finland, Europe When we walked into this house, we were taken aback. The music was playing low and there was a nice note which made us feel so welcome. There were plenty of towels for the pool and pool toys for our children (ages 7 and 10). A neverending supply of movies kept my husband and children contempt in the evenings. Paul was quick to supply us with literature for areas we expressed an interest in visiting. Rotonda is a beautiful, quiet community just a hop from everything. My kids said this was their best vacation (sorry, Mickey). Manasota Beach is a must (lots of sharks teeth). Enjoy!!! This was by far the best vacation rental we've ever stayed in. I went with my daughter and grandaughter, and we were amazed when we walked in, and looked around - the place is fabulous. So cleverly decorated, immaculate, and very comfortible. Paul met us outside on our arrival (they live next door), welcomed us, and said to go and settle in. He came over a short while later to see if there was anything we might need. He left a contact #, and said to call if we ever needed anything - we never did. The house has everything you could ever want, and more. The pool was warm and inviting, and the beaches were only 14 minutes away. There are many great resturants in the area. The neighborhood is very safe and friendly. We were all very sad to leave, and are already planning our return trip. I highly recommend this rental! We stayed here for March& April,2008. The place was very well decorated, very clean,the owners were delightful, helpful individuals. The location in Rotonda is quiet, yet close to all your needs and entertainment. The pool is great-and solar heated-and we arrived to a very nice note to enjoy our stay-PLUS a bottle of wine and fresh flowers. As they say-"who could ask for anything more". I'd recomend this home to anyone, and plan to return ourselves. My grandparents and I stayed here for about a month. The online pictures do not do it justice! The whole house was decorated so nice. We had everything we needed and more! The pool big and very clean! My cousin and I swam in it everyday. The beach was minutes away and there were plenty of restaurants near by. The house- and the owners!- made our vacation nice and easy. I would defantitly stay here again! Don't pay more when you can stay in a better house for less! My parents and I stayed for 2 weeks in September and had a wonderful time. The house and pool were super clean and perfect for us. Wendy and Paul were very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this place, it is in a great location with fantastic beaches, shops and restaurants nearby. We look forward to returning. Everything from the beautifully decorated and immaculately clean home to the beaches and the Englewood area exceeded our expectations. We couldn't have been more pleased. Thank you Paul and Wendy for being such wonderful hosts. This home is beautiful, clean, well furnished and very reasonably price. We had a wonderful week in Florida, visiting our son and his family, and getting to stay in such a great home made it even more enjoyable. We look forward to spending more time in this home on future vacations. Thanks again! All that we said when we walked in this house was "WOW". That old saying "you get what you pay for", not here, we got the better end of the deal this time. This house totally exceeded our expectations. Paying such a reasonable and AFFORDABLE price, we expected average accomodations. This was luxurious! Better than we could have imagined! So unbelievably affordable for what we had. The house had everything you need for your stay. The hosts were great and welcoming. We will definately be back and have been telling all our friends about it. Thanks Paul and Wendy. This is somewhere I'd definitely come back too. The house is ammazing and pretty much everything you need is right there! The beaches near the house are beautiful and close. We had a great time! Absolutely perfect in every respect. The home was beautifully furnished, immaculately clean, the pool was warm and clean. The owners CANNOT DO ENOUGH to accomodate your every need....just the friendliest people you would ever want to meet!! We are definitely returning sometime in the future. DO NOT BE AFRAID TO RENT THIS HOME, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED, I PROMISE!! ALOHA YA'LL...My girlfriend and I spent a week here in Rotonda june 2007...We had an amazing time,beautiful home,very very clean,all the amenities u could ask for in a vacation home, best value on the market as far as I've seen in florida...Some of the best fishing in the state of florida in this area, we fished for days :)everything about this area we LOVED, thinking about buying a home here and moving from the east coast to the west coast...Very laid back lifestyles , WE LOVED it and the some, P.S. thank you again Paul&Wendy.....Mahalo, Shane Lemley

"Wendy & Paul: We've certainly enjoyed our time at your home these last 2 months. It's just perfect. Close enough to everything & just far enough away for peace & tranquility. We can't wait to return." April, 2008 - Phil & Madge Duprey, Saranac Lake, New York

"The house was beautiful! We felt so pampered by the little touches here & there. Paul was quick to locate brochures and additional information for places we wanted to visit.
...we very much enjoyed and appreciated. The children enjoyed the pool morning, afternoon and night." We hope to return...! June, 2008 - Rich & Lisa Currie & Family, Martin, MI

"We really enjoyed residing in your lovely house and feel very sad about having to leave.(We)appreciated the tranquility of your vacation home(and)your 'love for detail' (an Austrian saying), i.e. the lovely decoration of every room and any corner." July, 2008 - Doris & Martin Freynschlag, Engerwitzdorf, Austria

"Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home. It made our (vacation) so much more...enjoyable. We may never consider a hotel again after our experience here and hopefully we can come back next year!" July, 2008 - Jeff & Sara Cossin, Orient, OH

Aloha! Very happy to be back! Much Mahalo for the fabulous deal! We are stoked to be here! Had a wonderful time relaxing at your (rental) home. It is absolutely peaceful here. The local waterways are amazing! Hope to return soon...there are many places we still have to explore!" Oct, 2008 - Shane Lemley, Jupiter, FL

"We had a great vacation thanks to you! Enjoyed the house & pool so much. Thanks for everything!" December, 2007 - Ken & Linda Eckert, Barrington, IL

"We had a wonderful time staying here, everything was great. Thank you for making our vacation a wonderful one." September, 2007 - Julie Craven, San Francisco, CA

"Thanks, we had such a great time, everything was perfect." Aug., 2007
- Ashli Frost, Lithia, FL

"We Want to thank you for allowing us to use your beautiful house this past month. Everything was great & we look forward to coming back next year." Feb, 2007 -
John & Sally Falsetto, Ontario, Canada

"Thank you for the opportunity to vacation in your lovely home. It made our family re-union & graduation day festivities that much more enjoyable! Until we meet again-"
May, 2007 - Veronica & Ron Slomba, Buffalo, N.Y.

"What a magical place y'all have here...thank you very much for everything!!!" June, 2007 - Shane Lemley, Jupiter, FL

"I wanted to thank you again for your hospitality and kindness during our stay. It was truly a pleasurable experience-I am busy telling all of my co-workers about your place, and showing them pictures-" July, 2007 - Sherry & Bob Tyler, Cedarville, N.J.