| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 52 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/26/09 |
Positive
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| Our stay at this great beach house was hardly at peak season (Oct 17-21, 2009). But that didn't keep four old friends and wives from having a wonderful stay. The house looks just like the pictures, well appointed, and arranged to promote "togetherness". The bedding is very comfortable and everyone has their own space. The beach and water is right there in front of you. The deck is a wonderful gathering place for morning coffee or evening happy hours. The sunsets and sunrises will water your eyes. You will enjoy the dolphins who are regular guests in the water directly off the deck. Thanks Carla, we hope to return someday. |
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Dave Benson, Lakeway, Texas
512-261-9279 |
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| 10/18/09 |
Positive
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| This was our third year staying in one of Carla's properties. But it was our first year at Tropical Dunes. We enjoyed ourselves completely. There are 14 of us with 6 children 7 and under. We were all very comfortable in this house. Our weather was beautiful and the beach was wonderful. Carla takes very good care of house making it seem like home. |
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The Butlers, Loganville, GA
770-466-1221 |
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| 09/28/09 |
Positive
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| We recently stayed in this property with our 3 grown children, their spouses, and 4 grandchildren. The floor plan was ideal for our family size and also each family had their privacy. The house is very well stocked and maintained. We enjoyed our week there very much. The beach is very nice and private, especially tat his time of year. I would highly recommend this property. |
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James Norman, Searcy, AR |
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| 08/20/09 |
Positive
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| Stayed week of Aug 8 - 15, 2009. Had a great time. My family of 7 was there the whole week. Plus my 87 yr old mom, 71 yr old mom-in-law, and sister-in-law joined us for a few days mid-week. House was plenty big enough for all of us and location/beach is fantastic. Don't even have to worry about bringing up your beach items (umbrellas, chairs, etc) off the beach each night. Nobody bothers them. House was very clean and loved the outside decks to just sit and relax. Carla is fantastic to work with. Had one issue with DVD player and sent her email. She quickly responded with solution that worked. Can't get that kind of service at most high-end hotels. Thanks Carla for a great vacation. |
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Anonymous, Athens, AL |
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| 07/19/09 |
Positive
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| We spent a wonderful week with our grown children and their families - 12 of us. The house was so comfortable, well-equipped and clean. Everyone commented on how much they liked the house. The view was beautiful, and we loved being right on the beach. We enjoyed delicious seafood at Tacky Jacks and especially liked grilling hamburgers and hot dogs on the gas grill. The children loved their bunk bed getaway room. Even the two-year old slept there. The beds were extra comfortable and the house is so well insulated, we all got a good nights sleep every night. The a/c worked great too. Pools were nice. We had a great time! Thanks. |
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Nina Redding, Jackson, MS |
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| 07/12/09 |
Positive
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We had a great time. The house was very nice and comfortable with plenty of room. I am always concerned by how old the posted photos are, but they were up to date and a very accurate description of what you actually get. House was clean and well appointed as well. Karla was always responsive and friendly before and after the stay. I expect she would have been during our stay as well, but again, everything was in place and we did not need to contact her. Thanks
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Mark & Shannon, Colleyville, Texas
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| 06/28/09 |
Positive
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| Tropical Dunes was the perfect place for our family vacation--2 grandparents, 2 couples, 3 children. The view from the deck was beautiful! The kitchen was well-stocked; the large table allowed all of us to eat together. The king beds were comfortable and the walk-in closets gave us plenty of space. The upstairs was so quiet--I never did hear if anyone else was up and about, and I was usually the last one to wake up. There were lots of books, movies, games, and beach toys as well. We loved it and will certainly consider going back. Carla was great to work with, too. |
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Deborah, Lanesville, Indiana
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| 05/07/09 |
Positive
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| Exactly as described. Believe the pictures! This is a great vacation venue. It's very child friendly. We had a great time. The kitchen was well equipped. The beach toys perfect. The high chair and pack and play came in useful as well. We enjoyed lunch on the decks and watched the dolphins playing. The sound of the waves at night was the highlight of our vacation. Carla was great to deal with. Thoroughly recommend this- and did I mention it's right on the beach! |
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Lesley Millar, Illinois
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| 04/13/09 |
Positive
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| Our extended family came from all over to enjoy this fabulous spot. We would make the trek again in a heartbeat. Carla was helpful and accommodating. The house was impeccable, the beach was gorgeous and far from the crowded commercial beaches close to town. The layout was ideal for us - each of the four couples had a beautiful, spacious king bedroom and bathroom, and the kids got to be together in one room. There was plenty of room for us to cook and eat together. The covered decks were amazing for coffee and dolphin-watching. The kids loved the easy beach access, and the complex pool and basketball net. Something for everyone. Perfect! |
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Kristin Kraft, Oaks, PA |
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| 04/03/09 |
Positive
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We really enjoyed our stay at Tropical Dunes. The
house is well equipped and felt like home. We really
enjoyed the remote location of this development. It
was fun to have the beach "to ourselves". The
community is well kept and the pools and hottubs
were great! Carla is easy to work with and
dependable. We hated for our trip to end! |
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Kelley Ferrence, Little Rock, AR |
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| 03/19/09 |
Positive
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Our trip to your fabulous beach-front home last week met & exceeded our expectations, especially the warm, sunny weather. Our family group included 6 adults and grandkids aged 18, 15, 11, 4, and 2. The house worked very well for us--lots of space in the living, kitchen area giving us ample room to eat together and "hangout." We also enjoyed the large windows for beach viewing as well as the well-equipped decks. The nicely decorated large bedrooms and baths allowed everyone ample privacy and a good night's sleep (house seemed to very sound-proof as we had a variety of sleep patterns with us and we all slept). We really appreciated the wide variety of beach/pool items available for our use. We found everyone in the neighborhood to be very friendly and helpful--the area is definitely family oriented.
We enjoyed spending time of the beach--watching dolphins, shore birds, pelicans, crabs, picking up shells, playing in the sand, etc. Other fun outings included lunch at Tacky Jack's (excellent food), tour of Ft. Morgan, ferry ride (take vehicle), Gulf Shores, playing golf to name a few.
Our family had a wonderful time and highly recommend this property to any family or group.
Thanks again, Carla!! |
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Sue, Omaha, NE |
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| 01/18/09 |
Positive
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| We thoroughly enjoyed our week. Your home was quite nice and pleasant, and also well equipped. There were 15 of us including 6 children age 7 and under, so the nice living area and deck were wonderful for us. |
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Phil, Murfreesboro, TN
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| 09/27/08 |
Positive
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| The house worked very well for our families, six adults, three kids. We like cooking, eating and just hanging out together, and the open kitchen, big table and family area was just right. Bedrooms and bathrooms met our expectaions, there were no surprises. I was nice to have a crib and high chair there for the little ones, as well as the beach toys. Great location on the beach, loved facing the Gulf. We also enjoyed the pool which was close by. Ft. Morgan was interesting, rode the ferry, sampled boiled peanuts (not my taste). We slipped our vacation in between Fay and Ivan and had a great time. We did keep an eye on flhurricanes dot com for a while. Thanks for your help there. Glad you came through undamaged. |
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Raymond, Cedar Hill, TX |
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| 07/22/08 |
Positive
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| The house was very comfortable and VERY clean. Everything worked as advertised and we were very happy with the vacation. We will definitely consider staying here again. |
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Stephanie, Houston, TX |
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| 06/20/08 |
Positive
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Carla,
We LOVED your place, and we really appreciated your follow up and follow through. It meant a great deal to me that you called us that first day to be sure we were in. What a great home and lovely location. This was the first visit to Gulf Shores for two of the families, and we fell in love. Your accommodations made this a really wonderful trip for all of us. Thanks for having such a kid-friendly home. We were all comfortable and there was plenty of room for the entire group of 15.
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Michelle Zvanut, columbia, MO
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| 06/04/08 |
Positive
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| Carla - We just got back to reality - yuk! All 15 of us had a great time at your home on the beach. Everything that we needed was right there at Tropical Dunes! It was great working with you and the kids and grandkids thoroughly enjoyed it. The guys played golf, the girls relaxed at the beach and pools. The kids had a good time being kids. Some of the grownups discovered Tacky Jack's. I would recommend visiting the Fort - the grandkids really liked it. Thanks again for making the Kennedy Vacation 2008 a great experience. Sally Kennedy |
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Kennedy Family, Slidell, LA
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| 05/30/08 |
Positive
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| We found the home to be beautiful - the location was wonderful and the beds were a dream. We would definitely try to rent this house again on our next trip down to Gulf Shores. Thanks for your prompt attention. |
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Katreena C. Guggerty, Cedar Lake, IN
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| 04/28/08 |
Positive
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| For starters, this house is awesome! The location is perfect! The view is fantastic! The room (space) is more than sufficient! My family and friends had a great time. We loved stying right on the beach especially with small kids. The outside shower was perfect to get the sand off before heading in. The balconies were perfect for a relaxing read and drink while peering off into the gulf occassionally. We will visit this location again and again. OM |
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Oscar Martinez, Pearland, TX (Houston) |
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| 04/25/08 |
Positive
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nice house good beach great for group
would rent again |
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judy, paragould, ar |
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| 01/09/08 |
Positive
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| We gathered with family and friends from Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana and had a wonderful stay at Tropical Dunes. The great house, beautiful beach and friendly people made this an excellent choice for our New Year's beach trip. The owners are very hospitable, responsive and a pleasure to deal with. We look forward to returning soon! |
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B. Needham, Oxford, GA |
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| 05/03/07 |
Positive
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| We went to the beach with five couples and this house was PERFECT! There was plenty of room for everyone (4 king beds and 1 queen bunk), we could all sit at the table and eat together, and the owners are very easy to work with! We hope to make this a tradition! |
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Katie Cochran, Huntsville, AL |
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| 09/09/06 |
Positive
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Carla: Tropical Dunes was outstanding. The bedrooms/bathrooms' layouts could not have been better for our family, the kitchen/living area was just great, plus the deck. The children were able to play in the sand under the deck which made it easy to keep an eye on them. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.
We used the pools everyday. The location was ideal--my sons even got to know Tacky Jack's.
My entire family had a wonderful time and we just stayed at Tropical Dunes
and enjoyed it and the amenities. As we were all leaving to go back to our
various locations (California, Chicago, Indiana) they all wanted to know when we were doing this again. Thank you.
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Nancy Cutka, Whiting, IN |
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| 06/23/06 |
Positive
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Our group of 15, ages 4 to 75, ALL enjoyed the house
and all that goes with it. We can recommend it to
anyone. It was all we expected and more. |
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Anonymous
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| 06/19/06 |
Positive
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| I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable our large group was in your house. The home is decorated beautifully. We really enjoyed the large front porch with generous seating. I loved the large table to accommodate evening meals and the kitchen was very well stocked. Everyone found the beds very comfortable. Everyone really appreciated the TVs in each room, and the kids loved the game box. We look forward to renting your home next year! |
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Robin, Covington, TN
(901)475-4079 |
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| 06/07/06 |
Positive
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| My extended family of 11 just had a great stay at Tropical Dunes. We have rented several beach properties and this was our favorite by far. Everything was beautifully decorated, location was ideal, and anytime we needed anything (kitchen utensils, beach toys, etc) it was right there. We saw dolphins every morning. We will definitely return to Tropical Dunes. |
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Anonymous |
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| 06/05/06 |
Positive
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| June 2, 2006 We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Sunset Hideaway. We had 10 children and at various times 7 adults. The gulf was beautiful and clear, no seaweed, weather glorious, sand perfect for the young ones, few people around Memorial Day week. The house is great and in excellent condition. Would love to return some day. |
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Carole Bryant, Austin, Texas
512 527-0631 |
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| 04/06/06 |
Positive
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| We enjoyed this beautiful home with two other families. We had 8 children aged 13 and under and the house was plenty big enough. Dolphins outside the windows at dawn and dusk were amazing! The home itself was beautifully decorated and contained everything we needed...including pool/beach toys. The week went too fast! Our week at this lovely home will not soon be forgotten..one of our best family vacations yet! :-) |
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Darla Kay Hill, Michigan
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| 03/24/06 |
Positive
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| Carla....our stay was fantastic. Your home is beautiful and is exactly as pictured on the website. You have truly thought of everything for every age! Everything, including the beds are top quality and very comfy. We had four families come together from 2 states and we are already planning for next year. It couldn't have been better, suntanning on the beach, swimming at one of the pools, watching the dolphins out in the gulf as we ate breakfast around the massive dining table, early morning shell searching on the beach or the relaxing sunset from the deck!!! Glorious home, glorious vacation! THANK YOU |
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Lynn Storm, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 869-4368 |
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| 02/07/06 |
Positive
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Carla,
The week in your lovely home was terrific. Everything worked well and we had everything that we needed. You seem to have thought of everything. The family is now thinking about when we might be able to return. It is is equal distance from our Texas and Kentucky kids and an easy flight for us -- so perfect. The kids where on the beach and in the water for hours each day and even the babies had a good time bonding with each other and
their grandmother!!! |
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Maxine, Chatham, NJ
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| 10/15/05 |
Positive
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Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful Tropical Dunes property with us. Your decorating was great and we loved all the bright colors-our eleven year old grandson even commented on it. It was also nice that every bedroon dad it's own bath.
I think the kitchen was the favorite though. The bar seated all our grandchildren and left the dining room for the adults. It was a focal point and great for conversation while preparing meals.
When we arrived the children thought there had been a huge snow storm-sand was piled everywhere. We had to be a little careful of the debris between the house and the beach; but by week's end the sand shift had almost completely taken care of any/all impediments. We also enjoyed the use of both pools and were fortunate enought to view dolphins on several occasions.
The highlight of our stay was our daughter getting engaged on the beach while finding three perfect sand dollars on the same walk. Must have been for good luck.
Tremendous facility, thank you again for sharing it with our family. |
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Larry & Linda Shindeldecker, Florence, Kentucky
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| 08/17/05 |
Positive
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| We had a family reunion at Tropical Dunes where we celebrated my father's 80th birthday and the 50th birthday of my sister and sister-in-law. The house was ideal with enough room for our five families. A relaxing and refreshing time was had by all. I would highly recommend this home for any family gathering. |
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Steve Budde, Richardson, TX |
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| 07/17/05 |
Positive
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We and our children and grandchildren get together every two years for a weeks vacation. WE stayed ay Tropical Dunes this June and had a WONDERFUL vacation. Everything on the web page is accurate... rooms are decroated so beautiful and you just feel the warmth the momentyou step on that welcome mat. We had a one year old in our family with us and the entire house was child proofed. The beach, house and all the ammendities were outstanding! We all would highly recommend this home to anyone! Carla is such a great person to work with! Thanks for the memories!
Darlene and family! |
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Darlene Schultz, Galesburg, IL 61401
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| 07/08/05 |
Positive
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| This house was wonderful. The pictures on the website are very accurate. It was so nice to have king beds for all of our party. The living and dining area is very spacious and we enjoyed cooking most of our meals at the house. We found wonderful fresh shrimp at Billy's Seafood. We also took advantage of the chair rental at the beach which was nice, but the boardwalk has been rebuilt and it is very easy to take your own chairs and umbrellas to the beach. The owners have beach chairs, toys, kick boards and other things to use in the storage area. The beach was beautiful. The pool was also very nice. I would recommend this property! |
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Rhonda, Clarkesville, GA
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| 06/19/05 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful time at Tropical Dunes. We Spent a week with our family and enjoyed every moment. The home was spacious and just as beautiful as the pictures show. The view of the Gulf from the porch is breath taking. It was great fun to see the dolphins playing right in front of the house and
the Shrimp boats were a treat for the kids to watch. We highly recomend this home and plan to come back in the future.Carla was great to work with.
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Greg & Tracey Snyder, St. Louis MO
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| 12/07/04 |
Positive
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We have just returned from a wonderful week in Fort Morgan. It was an awesome experience. The house was perfect for the family. There were 8 adults and three small children and we were accommodated perfectly.
Ivan has been through and the affect that I saw is that much of the foliage is replaced with sand. So now not only is the house on the beachfront it is a part of the beach. I thought the change was great. In my opinion the house is in the nicest community in the area. You will not be disappointed
Parkers-Indiana, New York, New Jersey |
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Jeffrey Parker, Indianapolis, IN |
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| 11/11/04 |
Positive
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We just returned from a stay at Tropical Dunes, and can't say enough good things about our experience. The house was beautiful, well maintained, fully equipped and the setting and location could not have been better. We had 9 adults and plenty of room. The house is very spacious, and the kitchen/dining area is the perfect setup for a large group that wants to cook together and hang out together. The decks are also very spacious and overlook the water. Each morning over coffee we got the added joy of watching the dolphins. We were a little worried about possible hurricane damage to the house, but the owners took great pains to repair anything that had been damaged. I can't say enough good things about this place. I do quite a bit of traveling, and this place ranks right there towards the top!!
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Karen Button, Overland Park, KS |
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| 11/02/04 |
Positive
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Carla,
We have just returned from our week at your beautiful place in Gulf Shores, the first use of the home post-Ivan. All was in perfect shape and I can only echo comments made by others: decor is very attractive; setting spectacular; very well-equipped, especially the kitchen, which has everything! Our family has had 22 years of rental experience on the NC Outer Banks. We all agree that Gulf Shores, and Tropical Dunes in particular, is our new destination of choice. Thanks for helping make a great trip possible.
Steve |
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Anonymous, New Orleans, LA |
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| 09/25/04 |
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Carla,
Thank you so much! My family and I enjoyed ourselves in your beautiful home. To anyone interested in renting this home, you will not be disappointed. The home is awesome. Plenty of room and the amenities are great. I will definitely be back. Thank you again Carla and family.
Best, Steve |
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steve yi, new york, NY
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| 08/02/04 |
Positive
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| Carla, thank you so much for allowing us the opportunity to stay in your home. This was the 1st time that my family (grandparents, aunt's,uncle's and cousins)has spent a family vacation together. You and your family made that possible. With all the beach supplies as well as the kitchen being fully equipped the house proved to be far above our expectations. It was a week of sharing old memories and stories while making new ones for our own children. We laughed and cried while remembering what family is all about. Thanks again, Trisha |
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Trisha, Covington, Ga |
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| 07/22/04 |
Positive
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This is the perfect house for a wonderful get together vacation. 4 families reunited after 15 years, a total of 16 people (8 adults & 8 kids) and we are so glad we picked Tropical Dunes! Everyone was very comfortable and the house had everything you could possibly think of. Beach toys, chairs, umbrella and even boogie boards! The kitchen has everything you need to accomodate any meal and the gas grill was filled and ready for us to cook the fish we caught! The seating was perfect, it accomodated all of us! We were able to enjoy our meals together! It was a great vacation to remember. We highly recommend Tropical Dunes.
The O'Connor's, The Napier's, The Schacker's and The Moore's
From New Jersey, Ohio and California |
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Vince & Debbie O'Connor, Woodbridge, NJ
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| 06/15/04 |
Positive
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We had three generations of family in this beautiful home. From toddlers to teens to grandparents - all had a great time. The owners made every effort to anticipate the needs of the guest. (I wish my own kitchen was as well equipped!)
In all my years of beach going I have never seen anything like the sealife that was on Fort Morgan. We saw a school of 30 stingrays within three feet of the shore. I have never seen so many dolphins. |
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Leigh Noel, Atlanta, Georgia |
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| 05/25/04 |
Positive
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| Tropical Dunes was truely the perfect getaway. The decor was soooo uplifting and energizing, everything we needed was at our fingertips. Carla and Rimos so kind, making sure we had everything we needed. We could have stayed for weeks. Great for family and friends, we WILL RETURN. |
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Aletha N. Moore, New Roads, LA |
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| 04/23/04 |
Positive
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| The house was wonderful. We had three families with a total of four kids- two infants. The house had eveything for older kids as well as the infants. Beach is beautiful and very often empty. The house was very well equippedand very comfortable. The Fort Morgan Marina is right acroos the street- has a great restaurant as well as convenience store for small grocery shopping. Everything was wonderful - will definitely be back. |
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Charlotte Hebert, Metairie. LA |
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| 04/06/04 |
Positive
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| The perfect house for the perfect vacation!! 2 families (4 adults, 5 children and 1 enfant) stayed in the house with room to spare. The colors, decorations and furnishings were great. The kids went swimming in the indooor and outdoor pools every morning, played on the beach every afternoon, and spent the evenings playing with the supplied X-Box. The adults were also out at the pools, on the beach and jet skiing. The marina (with a restaurant) is just across the street. Their were dolphins playing in the ocean right in front of the house every single day. Perfect vacation!! |
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Ron & Sophie Hopkins, Indianapolis, IN
317/823-0111 |
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| 03/29/04 |
Positive
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| The Tropical Dunes is a beutiful vacation retreat. Everything imaginable is provided. The house is setup to facilitate group interactions, but also allows for private individual space. The location and setting are beautiful and just a short ride down the road you can have all the commotion and excitement you desire and then can blissfully retreat to peace and quiet. This is the best of both worlds.The owner is very interested in making sure you have a very good experience in her beautiful beach home. I definitely recommend this home for a top notch vacation. |
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Anna Santos |
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| 03/28/04 |
Positive
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| We just returned from our vacation at Tropical Dunes. It is a wonderful house, large and full of light! Everything was like new. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook great meals and there was ample room for everyine to sit down to dinner. We watched dolphins every afternoon from the balcony and the beach as they swam by right off shore. We loved having the beach so close and spent most of our days shelling and playing in the sand. Though it was spring break, we often had the beach to ourselves. Tropical Dunes was a great location for our family vacation. Thank you, Carla, for being so thoughtful and making sure everything was just right for stay. |
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Julie Nessler, Iowa City, Iowa |
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| 12/06/03 |
Positive
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| Thank you for a wonderful and relaxing vacation! This well furnished house offered us a great base for our day trips and other adventures. The beaches are clean and inviting. We are looking forward to our next visit! |
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Karin Udolf
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| 12/03/03 |
Positive
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| This house combines the practicality of a comfortable new home and the wonders of the nature. Wonderful location, right on the beach, and what a beach!! Crystalline green waters on "white sugar" sands, that can be seen not just from the porches, but also from the living room, kitchen and some of the bedrooms. Calm and peaceful, awesome sunsets and sunrises (both on the ocean!).The house is well equipped and just remodeled (it looks brand new!), accommodates large groups of people with comfort and elegance. For sure the best beach house for a relaxing vacation! |
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Cissa, Atlanta - GA |
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| 12/03/03 |
Positive
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| This house combines the practicality of a comfortable new home and the wonders of the nature. Wonderful location, right on the beach, and what a beach!! Crystalline green waters on "white sugar" sands, that can be seen not just from the porches, but also from the living room, kitchen and some of the bedrooms. Calm and peaceful, awesome sunsets and sunrises (both on the ocean!).The house is well equipped and just remodeled (it looks brand new!), accommodates large groups of people with comfort and elegance. For sure the best beach house for a relaxing vacation! |
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Cissa, Atlanta - GA |
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| 12/01/03 |
Positive
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| I loved everything about the place, the house, and "Dunes" is certainly a very exclusive place to spend your vacation. The view from the house is just amazing and I haven't seen more beautiful sunrise and sunset than there... This place is definitely a must go next summer!! |
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Carolina Guven, Georgia
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| 12/01/03 |
Positive
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| I have rented a number of homes on the beach and this house is the best so far for a relaxing vacation, watching dolphin from our balcony and exploring the nature reserve next door. The ferry to Mobile is easily accessed for an afternoon outing. The house has new furnishings and I LOVED their choice of paint colors - very upbeat. Glad I found this one! I'll be back. |
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Kathleen DuPont, Atlanta, Georgia
404-226-8544 |
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| 11/14/03 |
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| We just came back from our USA annual vacation. Our last stop was in Gulf Shores,AL, we stayed a few days in this magnificient house facing the ocean and enjoyed the quiet and peacefull surroundings. This was a wonderfull last stop on our trip. We will come back !!!!! |
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Anonymous, Ecublens/VD, Switzerland
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