Laurie, Our Stay in St Pete!
The house was perfect for the two of us and our two shelties and very clean and comfortable. We were able to easily close off some of the rooms that we didn't use. We watched the beautiful sunsets from the lanai and enjoyed eating at the many downtown cafes. Having stayed at hotels in the area many times, it was such a pleasure to have an extended stay at a wonderful home in a quiet neighborhood with a water view. The owner was delightful and was available to answer any questions or concerns. This house is a definite on my list of places to return.
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Age 55+, Families with Teenagers
My Response
Thank you Laurie. It was a genuine pleasure having you both. Your Shelties are beautiful! Sitting on the Lanai watching the sunset and the waterfront is so peaceful, and downtown St Pete is fantastic. I try to remind guests that although the beaches in St Pete are among the best anywhere, the downtown has so much to offer in it's own right. Not to be missed. Please come again. You're welcome anytime.
Best, Kim
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Lillian, Winter Getaway!
Rented this house for a month to get away from the cold. The house was very nice and I immediately felt at home. The heated pool was great and the fenced in yard made it perfect for my two small dogs. Kim was very pleasant and responded immediately to any questions I had. I would defiantly recommend this property to anyone looking for the perfect getaway.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Pet-friendly
My Response:
Thank you Lil! I'd be happy to have you again. Since you decided to purchase a property, that may not be happening, but let's get together now that you're a soon to be resident! Best, Kim
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Edward K, Wonderful Accommodations!
When we started planning this trip for a small reunion in St. Petersburg, we checked a few place on VBRO, and after exchanged emails and a phone conversation we settled on 465308. Great location and a very accommodating owner who work very hard to be sure we would enjoy ourselves. We had 8 folks stay at the house which was four bedrooms on the canal. I would recommend this property very highly, very easy to work with and we had a great time.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
My Response:
Thank you Ed. It was my pleasure having you and would welcome you and your guest party back anytime. A true pleasure! Thank you again! Warmest Regards, Kim
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Kay M, Delightful!
I rented this home so that my family could attend a bridal shower for my future niece. The house was perfect for us. The lanai was nice for us to just relax and watch the fish jump. The home is pet friendly and the back yard is totally fenced in which is great for both pets and small children. The kitchen was well stocked and there was plenty of room for everyone to get together for meals. Bedrooms were comfy and nicely decorated. The owner was a pleasure to deal with and I only wish I would have had more time to stay down there. I will definitely book this property next time I come to St. Petersburg!
Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
My Response:
Thank you Kay. I continue to be blessed with wonderful guests. I've had a lot of guests this year who are trying vacation rentals for the first time, and loving it. I tried it for the first time with my family only a couple of years ago and we love it too. I enjoy sharing my home with guests! You're welcome back anytime. Best, Kim
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Jan,
We were grandparents gathering our far flung children together in St. Petersburg, where one child lives. This home was perfect to satisfy many different wants and needs. Great attention has been paid to safety for young children, which was greatly appreciated. The home is spacious with plenty of sleeping/gathering space and our fishermen and children enjoyed the dock. (One grandchild caught their very first fish here. So excited!) The swimming pool was a big hit with all and the kitchen was well appointed to enable us to cook together. The owner, Kim, was really wonderful. So kind and attentive and the rental process went so smoothly. We highly recommend this property, having enjoyed it very much, and we hope to return in the future.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
My Response:
Thank you kindly Janalee. I love my appreciative guests, and I'm so fortunate that virtually all of my guests are wonderfully appreciative. Thank you for being able to see behind the scenes with regard to my priorities concerning safety, and providing good customer service. Nothing gives me more joy than to have the guests' experience go seamlessly. I'm glad the home provided spaciousness and comfort for all. There are several "central" gathering spaces in the home to choose from, and I'm so thrilled about your grandchild's first fish. Creating memories is what so much of life is all about, and I love knowing the memories that are created during guests' stays. Please come again and feel free to share your pics on my Facebook Page, Tropical Paradise Properties. Best, Kim
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Jody, A Great Family Vacation!
We had 7 people who stayed in this house and it was perfect!!! Plenty of room and very comfortable. We loved the lanai and spent every morning sitting out there enjoying the view of the water and watching the fish jump. We also loved the pool. It was a little bit of a pain that during the day the vacuum was on and we had to continue to avoid it but it kept the pool very clean. The neighborhood was very quiet and a very nice area. We absolutely loved the access to the two small coolers that were in the garage, we took them everyday and filled them with our drinks and lunch. This was the first time that we rented a house for our vacation and I would totally do it again, it was well worth it. Kim was wonderful and just a phone call away if we needed her. She also left us a great gift basket that was greatly appreciated by all of us. The house was very clean, plenty of towels and beach towels. We absolutely loved having access to the washer and dryer to make sure all of our clothes were clean before we left so that we did not have to do them when we got home. I would highly recommend this house. It was exactly how it is shown on this site. Thank you Kim for sharing such a beautiful house. Kevin and Jody
My Response:
Hi Jody, I remember when I first spoke to your husband about vacation rental properties. He was a little tentative since he hadn't ever done it before and I could completely understand. I remember telling him that he'd be hooked once he tried it. I'm so pleased everything went smoothly. Oh my gosh, I wish you had mentioned the pool vac being in your way. It can absolutely be taken out of the water if guests want it out. I only ask that guests call me first so that I can talk them through the proper valve closure to take the vac out without harming the pool equipment. The pool vac can't just be pulled out of the water without shutting certain valves first. I hope you consider visiting again. I'd love to have you. I've enjoyed seeing your pictures on Facebook. Please consider sharing them on my fan page, Tropical Paradise Properties. Best, Kim
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Bob, Quiet, Relaxing, Residential!
Stayed at this home for a relative's graduation. All was as advertised: Clean, comfortable, thoroughly pleasant, with very nice screened-in area on water. Very convenient to downtown St. Pete, too.
My Response:
Thank you, thank you! Downtown St Pete is one of the jewels of St Petersburg. It's not all about the beaches, although they are WONDERFUL. Downtown is a fantastic destination in it's own right and so close to us too.
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Laetitia D, Family Vacation!
We spent an amazing vacation in this house. The house was very clean and welcoming. We were 4 adults and 4 little kids. The kids loved to be in the pool (very safely pool). The owner had been very kind and helpful. Recommended for: Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
My Response:
So pleased you enjoyed your stay. It's always a pleasure to host such kind guests. Thank you! Best, Kim
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Nancy J, Comfy and Well Appointed for Gathering!
Stayed at this house with other friends for a girls reunion. All the comments were positive, the house was clean, comfortable and very accessible. Great patio to just sit and relax in the mornings with a cup of coffee. Our group will definitely look for this house next year when we meet again!
My Response:
Thanks Nancy. You hit the nail on the head with the patio. So relaxing watching the water and sippin' coffee or a cocktail. Would welcome "the girls" back anytime! Best, Kim