Cape San Blas holiday house

It was a long drive down to Florida but well worth it because it was our very first time. I really liked the SUNSET REFLECTIONS VACATION RENTALS website it had a lot of information and lots of pictures.

We were so excited to finally arrive at the Beach Retreat house. Everything was just perfect. Very organized, clean and appropriately decorated. It really felt like a beach retreat. With my teenage kids being on the upper level and having their own bathrooms was terrific.

The view, sunrises and sunsets were out of this world. This vacation was all about relaxing which is what we did. The long walks on the beach collecting shells, flying kites, and swimming with the daulphins was enjoyed by all. Even Chanel our dog enjoyed chasing the many spicies of birds.

I loved the town of Port St. Joe quiet and clean with just enough shopping. Panama City was also nice to visit along with St. George Island and Apalachicola. This was so far the best vacation ever.

Thanks for the beautiful memories and peaceful vacation and making Beach Retreat our home away from home. Definately worth going back. LOVED IT!

Sincerely,
Pierre & Diana Jodoin
Jacquelynn, Jonathan & Jenevieve
Chanel who couldn't get enough of the beach.

This house is simply adorable! It is obvious the homeowners Jeff and Sheryl painstakingly remodeled and added little touches not found in our own homes. The new tile is beautiful and a perfect choice for the mudroom and first level. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need – don’t bother bringing a thing as it’s all there (lots of utensils, barware, pots and pans, grill accessories and even a filtered water pitcher). We were also impressed with the labeling system (the happy hour cabinet was easy to find and well-used). This guaranteed that everything was put back in its proper place. And turning the lights on and off and even the shower was a snap (I didn’t have to get instructions from the hubster). We loved the wide porches, especially the screened-in porch on the second level. There are lots of chairs on the porches for reading enjoyment, so be sure to bring your favorite magazines and books. With all the fresh air, sleeping in the comfy beds was a welcome retreat.

Our favorite daily activity was the enchanting strolls beside the Gulf with our lab and boxer while gathering a wide array of shells. The sunsets were absolutely mind-blowing! All our wishes better come true from the numerous shooting star sightings. St. Joseph’s National Park offered a peaceful introduction to a stunning variety of plants and trees. Be sure to hike St. Vincent Island and enjoy the solitude with nature in this pristine area. Crooked Island Beach was gorgeous; my husband enjoyed the occasional fighter jets circling the area. Shopping and lunch in the quaint town of Apalachicola made for a delightful excursion. The mango martini at Sunset Coastal Grill is also worth mentioning.

We have rented many homes around the country, but this was one of our favorites. Communication with Anne and Rex Andersen of Coastal Realty was pleasurable and timely. Their website is a breeze to navigate, and the abundance of pictures really helped in choosing the right house.

Thanks for the memories . . . we really enjoyed this little piece of heaven! In the words of Arnold, “We’ll be back”! Last words -- Tranquility rocks!

Ron & Lisa Drewniak
Munster, IN

January 13 to February 14, 2009

We purchased our beach home, Beach Retreat on January 13th, 2009 and have spent the month here remodeling, updating and refurbishing our wonderful "Beach" home.

We’ve had contractors in the home for almost the entire time we’ve been here and have been working right along with them, every day, in order to meet our deadline of having it all ready for our first guests arriving on February 14, 2009.

It’s been a lot of work but it’s also been so much fun and just looking out at the beach and water, makes it all so worthwhile.

We’ve watched the magnificent sunrises every morning and the sunsets every evening and it seems that every time we look out we see dolphins swimming by.

The calm serenity and tranquility of this area swells our hearts and this is what we wish for you, as well.

We absolutely love our Beach Retreat and hope you will love it here, as much as we do.

Have a fantastic vacation, enjoy, relax and have loads of FUN!!!

Sincerely,
Jeff & Sheryl Schaffner

Happy Valentine’s Day, 2009