The best waterviews and comforts keep our guests coming back in Indian Shores

JANUARY SNOWBIRDS

CANADIAN SNOWBIRDS (OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA)
Review submitted: January 8, 2012   Date of arrival: December 26, 2011

Had a great time. Our condo was very welcoming and comfortable, we felt at home very quickly. Everything we needed was there. We enjoyed the beautiful view from the condo and walking down to the pier, it was very quiet, peaceful and relaxing, just what we needed.

When we wanted to go to the beach, which was every day, it was just across the road. All stores, restaurants and sites were all easy to get to. Information provided in condo regarding these places sure came in handy. The welcoming binder with information was also very helpful, and knowing that we could contact the owner incase of any problem was a comfort.

We met some very nice people who were also renting condos, and everyone was very respectful of not being loud.

Our only disappointment was that the pool was not heated, so we were unable to go for a swim, hopefully next time.

Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Equally well placed for both Golf and Beach

Review submitted: November 25, 2011   Date of arrival: September 27, 2011

Dear Isabel and Darryl – The promise we gave 2009 in our internet review after our one week's stay at your Gulf Retreat Condo in May, we could fulfill this year and with a stay of 2 ½ weeks.

From our first stay we knew what to expect. And really, we were not disappointed. Weather wise it is certainly a difference between spring and fall, also in Florida. The weather forecast for the area was not too brilliant when we left Switzerland, but for the whole stay with the exception of a single day of partially scattered showers weather otherwise was sunny, blue sky, some white clouds and very agreeable water and air temperatures.

The beach was as last time, white, clean and never crowded. This time we wanted to split the time between one day golf and one day beach. And we found that Indian Shores is equally well placed for both. We knew that most of the golf clubs in the area would rent golf sets but as we wanted to play on different courses and would not like to have different sets every time we rented the set at an address we found in the internet while still being in Switzerland (Ken's Quality Golf, Clearwater, phone 727 531-8871) and for bargain green fees we found www.teeofftampabay.com to be very valuable.

From the restaurants in the area we especially liked "Villa Gallace" and "Salt Rock Grill", but with the very well equipped kitchen and the beautiful and interesting view from our balcony, where we had some of our diners, we sometimes also liked to stay "at home". The new, slightly higher chairs and table on the balcony allowed us an unspoiled view to the waterway where we spotted dolphins and – as we believe – also the movements of manatees. The variety of birds on the sandbank at low tide and in and above the mangrove swamp is amazing; not spoken about the large number of huge fish in the little stream just below the balcony. For us this wildlife was more interesting and much better than any television or cinema program.

We really felt at home again as soon as we had opened the key lock box, turned the key and crossed the doorstep. Thank you again, Isabel and Darryl for a wonderful vacation! We certainly hope that we will have other chances to spend holidays in your condo.

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Lovely time at the beach

Diane B. (Kirkland, Washington)
Review submitted: August 25, 2011   Date of arrival: July 27, 2011

We returned a few weeks ago from a lovely week at this rental. The photos do not do it justice - the place is wonderful and seems much bigger than 1400 sq ft. After spending a week in hotels in Orlando the spaciousness was very appreciated by everyone in the family. Everything was as stated, and Darryl was very reachable by phone when we had questions. My daughter was able to catch small fish off the pier, and children 16 and under do not need a license to fish. Very, VERY clean! Thank you!

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers

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