AD, Beachfront, Priv. Htd pool/spa, elevator, screen porch in Cape San Blas

Great Vacation, Great Home

Loved Cape San Blas (Franklin, tn)
Review submitted: July 24, 2011   Date of arrival: July 16, 2011

We just returned from a week at this home. I am so sorry for the poor review earlier made. The house is not handicap accessible and is not advertised to be. We understood that the elevator is only for convenience...when you feel like you can't walk up the steps or need it for groceries, luggage, etc. We loved everything about the house and felt it met all our needs. We have found in other houses that pictures can sometimes deceive, but we felt this house was exactly as described. My husband and I give a beach trip to our kids and their families each year for christmas. We have stayed in some very nice homes, but this is the first one that we want to come back to. We thought the movie set up and selection was fine. Kids loved watching Indiana Jones while us adults watched something else. Also, we brought some favorites from home. Between the pool and the easy beach access we stayed outside almost all day. The kitchen was wonderful. One of the best supplied we have ever used. The only draw back to the area is grocery shopping. Piggley Wiggley is not too far, but it is not a first or even second class grocery. We brought a lot of food with us so it was not really a big problem. Next year we will know how to plan ahead a bit better. We bought shrimp from a local shop that was wonderful!! We also ate fish we caught one night...delicious. One night we ate scallops that we caught ourselves. fun and delicious. Grill still needs some work. It was ok but was hard to light and hard to keep going. But reading the other review, we see and understand what happened. Why would someone put charcoal in a gas grill? This house is so well maintained, that I am sure this will be properly addressed. Every person in our family loved the house and Cape San Blas. We look forward to our return next year. Our contract will be mailed Monday.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 1 / 1

Agony and Ecstacy

nictrap (Kansas City, Mo)
Review submitted: July 11, 2011   Date of arrival: July 24, 2010

Please read the description of the property very carefully. There is only one bedroom in the entire house with a private bath, which can be troublesome. In addition, the house in neithe ADA or handicap accessible despite having an elevator. The property managers were quite unsympathetic to my father's plight of sponge baths and assistance with other bathroom facilities. There are also no ramps to offer wheelchair access onto the decks. Aesthetically the home is nice, but a look to the left might cause envy.
The beach access is the best amenity and the home offers umbrellas and beach chairs and a variety of pails and shovels, but I suggest you bring your own boogie board. The second best amenity is the kitchen with its large marble countertops and double ovens, making service of large family meals a convenience. The nearest fully stocked grocery store is in Port St Joe, so stop by the Piggly Wiggly on your way in as the drive to return can be daunting especially at night. Kayak rental is available across the street from the property. The house provides some bluray movies and a range of VHS tapes, but the only bluray player is in the main living room. The grill was quite troublesome as well, so having your own grill in tow is a benefit if you indulge in the fine art of outdoor cooking.

Recommended for: families with young children

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Review submitted: May 13, 2011   Date of arrival: April 21, 2011

Absolute Deckadence
I have stayed in many rental homes along the Gulf Coast and I can honestly say that this was by far the most beautiful house I have ever stayed in. We were 4 couples and had plenty of room to gather as a group and enough space to have alone time to ourselves. We all enjoyed the heated pool and spa. The kitchen is well stocked and we cook almost every meal at the house being one of the girls is a world class chef. Of course the beach at "The Cape" is my favorite beach in the world. I also want to compliment Sunset Reflections and Denise Strickland for attention to detail and always pleasant making you feel like you are the most important person when you know she is juggling 1000 balls at once. Sunset Reflections and Denise made staying at Absolute Deckadence the best vacation.

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2