| 11/13/08 |
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Paradise Found! This place is a remarkable jewel in
the heart of South Miami. The grounds are
gorgeous and include a well-kept lawn, tennis
court, treehouse, lily pond, swimming pool, swing
set, several outdoor eating areas, flowering trees
and a section of local flora. The lake view is
stunning and filled with passing waterfowl (loons,
ducks, geese, ibises, etc.) that make for an
entertaining show each morning and evening. For
those wanting a closer look, there is a fun little
paddleboat that we took out on several excursions.
The location provides easy access to the airport,
Key Biscayne, South Beach, the Everglades, and
even Key Largo if you ever feel the need to leave
the premises. Shopping centers within a few blocks
provide all the food and other amenities you need.
The premises are very clean and comfortable and
include Direct TV and loads of DVDs and videos
(especially for young kids). Our party included 5
adults and one toddler and there was plenty of
room and comfort for all of us.
The owners/residents were delightful hosts. They
went out of their way to extend their hospitality to
both our immediate and local families (they even
encouraged us to have a family reunion on the
premises) and they were barely visible throughout
our stay. On our arrival they told us that the
grounds, pool and lake were exclusively ours and
they meant it!
As a native Miamian, it was a special treat to stay
here because of all the natural beauty, including
local flowers, trees, vines, etc., that reminded me of
the Miami I grew up in during the '60s and that is
only visible now in places like Fairchild Garden. My
90 year-old mother and local relatives who came to
visit us were equally enchanted and surprised to
find this gem in their midst. I have made so many
visits to Miami over the past 38+ years that it's
hard to count them all but I can't remember one
that was so memorable or enjoyable.
If you are looking for a wonderful escape from the
Miami Beach tourist traps and crowded causeways
then this is your spot. My only hesitation in highly
recommending this rental is that it will become so
popular that I may have trouble renting it again in
the future. And believe me that would be the only
thing that will stop us from returning here!
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Joseph R. Harris, Washington, DC
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| 06/24/08 |
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We were "wowed"! Once my family arrived, we were amazed by the beauty. We felt as if we were in a miniature botanical garden. Gorgeous flowers, a beautiful lake, and yet our private pool, tennis court- even a tree house for the kids. I gather the lake is a private lake for the 15 or so houses that surround it as we never saw another person in the week we were there. The kids loved the paddle boat and pool, my wife loved the gorgeous beauty of the flowers and scenery and we all relaxed more than we have on any other vacation. Included with the house is Direct TV, mega DVDs and even a walk-in closet filled with games. We had more family time than any other vacation and we were able to relax and escape.
As secluded as it was, the house is still close to so much- including a short drive to the ocean (which we only did twice because we found we liked the privacy of our place to be far superior.) My family found this gem to be far superior to any experience at any price from a resort. Here we were not tourists, but a family creating memories we will cherish forever. When friends ask about our vacation, I find myself talking about our housing more than any aspect of the trip itself.
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David Gordon, Kansas City, MO
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