"Simply the best."
Review Submitted: June 11, 2009
Date of Stay: April 2009
First impressions are very important and from the moment we entered the villa we knew we had made the right choice. Everything was clean and well presented and there was plenty of cutlery, crockery and cooking utencils etc and when we opened the frig the wellcome pack was the icing on the cake.The entertainment systems, TV's, DVD player, Playstation etc were all provided as advertised and the PC was also very useful for keeping in contact with the family at home.The pool and surrounding area was excellent and very well furnished, just the place for eating or just soaking up the sun. We have been renting villas in the Bradenton, Sarasota and Englewood areas of Florida for twenty years and this is the best so far.We were contacted by Carolyn, the local property manager, shortly after our arrival and she was most helpful. The location of the villa is ideal for shopping at the Ellenton Outlet centre, the Red Barn flea market,the De Soto Mall or even St Armands circle. Eating out is no problem either because apart from all the well known restaurants there are many others well worth visiting. A few or our favourites are:- The Peridia Golf Club for Sunday Brunch, The Bluewater Grill with live jazz most nights, The Stonewood grill, two locations, Cortez and University, The Beachhouse and Rotten Ralphs, Anna Maria Island, Hemmingways at St Armands Circle and if you would like an "All you can eat Buffet" go tro the Golden Corall on Cortez The exact locations of all these restaurants can be obtained from the PC. We are very grateful to Lynne and John for letting us share their wonderful home and we have already booked another visit in the autumn.
Owner's Response: Thanks June and Dave for taking the time to write a very comprehensive review of our house and the Bradenton area. We are certain that future guests will make good use of your comments not only in their decision to book with us but also pointers for whilst they are there.
We do have to say that the credit for the cleanliness and maintenance of the house is down to our manager Carolyn, who is mentioned in the review. Carolyn is meticulous and fastidious about the presentation of the house for the arrival of our guests. She looks in on the guests shortly after arrival to ensure they are comfortable, happy and found all that they need. Carolyn is on hand, locally, should any guest need advice or help.
Thanks June and Dave for booking with us again ....
John & Lynne
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