We want to go back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review Submitted: July 9, 2009
Date of Stay: August 2008
If our daughters had their way, we'd LIVE at The Overlook all year round. :-) We spent a week here in August 2007, and I can't tell you how many times when we are driving across the Charlotte Harbor bridge in Punta Gorda that our girls ask, "Daddy, can we please, please, please go back to the Keys this weekend? We loved it there!"
Little do they realize how long it took us to trailer our boat there. Our first impression of the upstairs housing unit was great. It was very clean, smelled fresh, and the decorations were tropical and relaxing. We slept like babies in those beds!
We LOVED having the dock right at the house, as well as the ability to lock up all of our fishing gear at night. We fished nearly every morning early until about 2 p.m. or so, and then we'd head in to relax at the pool and grill our dinner on the gas grill. The pool was another highlight for our daughters, even though we have our own pool at home. We loved the ability to fix our own dinners whenever we were hungry and yet not heat up the kitchen. We grilled what we caught or threw on some steaks from the store.
The location was ideal for us. We were far enough away from the main road to not hear traffic, but we were still only 5 minutes or less from the Winn Dixie. Prices were comperable to home.
Sebastien and Nickie were outstanding to work with. We were able to reach them multiple times before our arrival. They had prepared us so well ahead of time that we didn't need anything from them during our stay. We unreservedly recommend their properties in general, and The Overlook specifically.
One of the unique touches that our daughers still remember vividly is the little Key deer that visited us every morning and evening, as well as the tiny crabs that were on the road. To this day, our daughters tell anyone who will listen how beautiful the deer were and how close they would come. Perfect!!!!
Although the August temps weren't condusive to our using the fire pit, if we make it back at a different time of year, the girls have already planned the meals we'll cook on an open fire (think camping) and of course, s'mores!!
Our only disappointment had nothing to do with The Overlook. Many local restuarants close in August since that is when the locals take their vacations, but we managed quite nicely. We drove down to Key West for sightseeing and dinner.
Thanks again, Sebastien and Nickie! We'll never forget our trip to The Overlook, and look forward to returning again!
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