| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 28 positive, 0 negative]
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| 02/09/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed at castle beach and had our best family vaction. Our kids 7 and 5 did not want to leave. I would recommend staying here and are planning to return. Everything you need is here. thanks Steve and leslie |
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scot, macomb, Mi
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| 06/13/08 |
Positive
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| What a great place for our first family vacation!!! The condo is amazing! My children 3&4 years old love the games, movies, beach toys and the second bedroom!!! Leslie & Steve have thought of everything you could possibly need!! The screened porch is such a relaxing place to sit in the evening and watch the dolphins!! Everyday we had dolphins just off the beach and many days we were only a few feet from the amazing manatees!! We found so many sand dollars and lots of starfish! There were only a few people on the beach everyday, which gave room for the children to play all they wanted!! Our family cannot thank you enough for allowing us to use your condo for such a relaxing and refreshing vacation!! This could not have been better for our first family vacation!! |
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Mike & Christy Mowery & family, North Vernon, IN
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| 02/16/08 |
Positive
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We just return home 2-9-08 from a week at Castle Beach Condos. Everyday was sunny and in the 80's. We had a great time and the weather was perfect. We enjoyed being so close to Bonita Spring and Sanibel Island.
The Condo was extremely well taken care of and equipped with everything someone would need & MORE. Many movies for everyone and many beach toys and games for children. Unbelieveable the time and effort Leslie has put into this Condo.
I would highly recommend this Condo. Enjoyed many hours on the lanai overlooking the ocean and sandy beach.
A perfect condo for families as well as couples. |
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Janice & Terry FIelds, Berryton, KS
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| 01/09/08 |
Positive
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| We really enjoyed our time at the castle on the beach. We walked the beach everyday. We had picture perfect weather, blue skies, sunshine, and beautiful water. The condo was decorated in all the things we like and very clean. Would highly recommend this place for peace, quiet, rest and relaxation. It was just what we needed. Thanks. |
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Steve & Willee, Cadillac, MI
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| 11/17/07 |
Positive
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Both my husband and I had a wonderful time at your "little beach haven"! It was wonderfully furnished and very clean! The beach was to die for! The shelling incredible! We found the quiet serenity just what we needed for R&R. We highly recommend it and hope to make a return visit in the future.
Thank You for a fantastic time!
Regards,
Al & Janice P. McGrew |
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Al & Janice McGrew, Ball Ground, Ga.
not for display |
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| 10/26/07 |
Positive
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What a great place to stay on the beach! Castle
Beach is so peaceful and quiet - it was a very
realxing time for us. The condo was clean and was
so well equipped that we felt like we were at home.
As for the area, we shopped a lot in Fort Meyers
Beach and on Sanibel Island. We ate at some great
restaurants which we listed in your book at the
condo. Another great thing about the area is the
shell hunting. In all the years Jim and I have visited
Florida we have never found sand dollars. I came
home with 7 and could have brought more. I also
brought home 2 star fish that I found, so anyone
looking for shells - the beach offers tons.
Because of the condo being in such a great location
and the care that Leslie and Steve have given to
maintaining Castle Beach we would highly
recommend it. Thanks for the great stay and
helping us to come back to Illinois relaxed and
rejuvinated.
Jim and Diana Beck, Crystal Lake, Illinois |
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Jim & Diana Beck, Crystal Lake, Il. 60014 |
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| 05/07/07 |
Positive
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Hi Leslie
I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know what a great time we had while staying at your Condo. Everything we needed was there! The beach is beautiful and the Condo is just like being at home, you have done a wonderful job making this such an enjoyable home away from home for your guests. We never had a dull moment the week we were there.
Time Square is the perfect spot the check out, and Woo Hoo Willys has an Awesome "Cheese Burger in Paradise"!! It was a terrific Vacation, We couldn't have asked for more.
Thanks again,
Sincerely,
Jenny Hess
Saginaw, MI |
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Jenny Hess, Saginaw, Michigan
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| 04/17/07 |
Positive
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Dear Steve and Leslie,
We just returned from a one week stay at Castle Beach. Your lovely and immaculate condo made us feel quite at home but with a perfect beach right out our door, incredible views, gorgeous weather in a very peaceful setting. The only thing we had to do after a day on the beach watching the dolphins swim by, was deciding which great local restaurant to have dinner at! Thanks for making your haven in sunny Ft. Myers such a welcoming place complete with all the comforts of home and more!! We would definitely stay there again on our next trip to the area. |
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The Kutko's, Glencoe, IL |
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| 03/29/07 |
Positive
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Our Castle Beach stay proved to be everything we had hoped for.
With four children, the condo was ideal and comfortable. It had all the comforts
of home! It truly met our every need. The beach was beautiful and the view
breathtaking. Thank you for sharing your castle on the beach! We hope to return
one day!
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Tracy Torok, Montreal, Quebec
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| 03/05/07 |
Positive
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| OUR STAY AT CASTLE BEACH WAS VERY PLEASANT. THE BEACH WAS BEAUTIFUL. WE WERE CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS AND SOME SHOPPING. WE ENJOYED THE WATER, WE WALKED AND RENTED A BOAT. IT WAS A VERY ENJOYABLE VACATION. |
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ELAINE KIENINGER, AUBURN HILLS MI
586 929-5641 |
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| 01/16/07 |
Positive
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| The condo was all that we had anticipated and more. A beautiful view and beach. We walked for hours and hours. There was nothing we needed that wasn't already in the condo. And there was plenty to do in the area too. Loved downtown. Thanks for the great stay. |
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Kenneth Joslin, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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| 12/21/06 |
Positive
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I discovered Castle Beach by searching a gazillion web sites. I was attracted to Leslie & Steve's site because it was clear, easy to navigate and had good pictures. I made my reservations 9 months before arrival and I have to say I was not disappointed. Leslie is easy to work with and responds quickly to emails. The condo was all I could have hoped for...clean, lovely, quiet, a clear view of the beach and water, and safe. It had everything I could have wanted and more.
My experience was so good that I hope to make this an annual trip and become one of Steve and Leslie's "regulars." I returned home rested and stress-free! |
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Barbara Murray, Cincinnati, Ohio |
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| 04/03/06 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful time in your beach-front condo. We have a family of four and had plenty of room. The condo is well furnished, comfortable and full of things to do. The beach location is a quieter area of the island, which gave us the ability to rest as well as do the many fun activities of beach life. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us. |
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Jim Oolman, Woodbury, MN |
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| 06/21/05 |
Positive
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| We loved the Castle on the Beach condo. It was perfect for our family since we have a baby. Have the baby equipment there helped us a lot! We loved the location of the condo b/c it was not crowded (in May) and it was so peaceful away from all the commercialism. Overall it was nice family atmosphere. We saw dolphins in the gulf almost every day and loved looking for shells. I would defintely recommend this condo to anyone. |
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Angel Hinson, Woodstock, IL |
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| 01/14/05 |
Positive
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We had a great time, again! This was our second visit, and we are already tentatively planning a third trip in October 2005. Your place is beautiful, as is the entire area. Our boys love the beach and the shells. My husband and I love the convenience of not having to go out to eat for every meal.
Between the time I booked and when we arrived, all 4 hurricanes managed to hit Florida. We were a little nervous about that, but all was well. The worst of the damage seemed to have been cleaned up by the time of our visit.
Talk to you again next year!
Nancy Kimber
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Nancy Kimber, Highlands Ranch, CO
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| 06/28/04 |
Positive
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Steve and Leslie Penrose,
We want to thankyou for the wonderful stay at the condo. We wrote in you guest book. Our children have never found so many different kinds of shells and wildlife all in one area. We did canoe at Lovers Key which is where we found the manatees. They are amazing mammals! We also drove down to the Everglades and saw many alligator. The weather was great and the beach was quiet. As we were leaving Sat. the turtle patrol was relocating 109 turtle eggs at the corner of the condo. The nice people gave our children
information about the turtles and when they come up on the beach at night. My little boy was allowed to touch one egg. I believe in 60 or 70 days the eggs will hatch. I am glad we were able to see what the patrol does with the eggs. We took at least 4 rolls of film up this past week. If you can check on your calendar for 2005 in June for openings, we would appreciate it.
Yours truly,
Joe, Jena Kay,
Samantha, and Cameron
Pope |
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The Pope's, Chattanooga,Tn.
423-899-6519 |
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| 03/09/04 |
Positive
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Dear Leslie & Steve,
Our vacation at Castle Beach was wonderful !!! Your place is beautiful !!! Everything we could possibly need or want was there. Even the weather was perfect !!!!
Hope to visit there again.
Thank you,
AnnMarie |
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AnnMarie, New York |
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| 01/25/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(Email received from guest after Christmas Week stay)
Hi Leslie:
Your condo was perfect. There was ample everything. The weather ended up being hot and sunny everyday. This made my husband extremely happy. He'll be spoiled for next winter!! We had a great time!!
Brenda Miller
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Brenda Miller
Michigan
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| 11/13/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
email received after late October, 2003 stay:
Dear Leslie & Steve,
We had beautiful holidays in your "castle" - thank you so much! Everything was perfect, we felt like home from the very first day. The weather of course was great, the beach we had more or less for us and the sunsets -mhhhhm.....................
So, thank you very much again,
kindest regards from rainy and foggy Austria
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Gudrun Gunhold
Austria
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| 11/13/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Email received after Nov 1-8, 2003 stay:
Steve and Leslie,
We returned from a beautiful week (88+) at Castle Beach. The boys and I had a super relaxing, fun week. Your condo is perfect for the 3 of us. Everything we needed and more was there. The boys loved having extra toys - boogie boards, chairs, sand castle supplies (even though they are 11 and 12). The video collection was great. We enjoyed days at the beach and pool.
We signed the guest book and look forward to planning another stay at your condo.
Colleen Ricker
P.S. Love the encouraging words around the condo.
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| 10/14/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We received this by email after Nancy's Sept. 03 visit:
Hi Leslie,
Just wanted to let you know we had a fabulous time staying in your condo! The weather was fantastic this past week (from what everyone said, it rained a lot the week before). I loved waking up and looking out at the Gulf. The day before we left, we were sitting on the beach in front of the condo and finally saw 2 dolphins swim by. My older son and I collected tons of shells. I would have to say your beach is better than Sanibel (so famous but picked over). Lovers Key beach was also great for shells. It seemed like each day was better for a different kind of shell. We spent most of our time on the beach, but we also went to the Ding Darling Wildlife Preserve and the Lighthouse beach on Sanibel, the Everglades Wonder Gardens (a little bit tacky but great for small boys - 5 1/2 and 3), and Lovers Key State Park. My boys especially loved your videos Pete's Dragon and the Classic Cartoons!
Thanks for a great vacation! I can't wait to go back to Florida again, and I will definately keep your place in mind (and recommend it to my friends, too)!
Best Regards,
Nancy Kimber
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Nancy Kimber
Colorado
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| 06/27/03 |
Positive
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Dear Leslie and Steve,
We found everything to our liking. The condo was well furnished and warm. The beach was wonderful. We walked to the sandbar daily. The kids liked the fact that the water was so calm. The weather was not always the best but being FL it usually blows over quickly.
The last morning the dolphins were very close to shore and we are hooked. We will have to get back with you to plan a date for next year. Thanks again it was a wonderful week away from home.
Kathy, Mark, Matthew, Anthony & Sarah |
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Kathy&Mark Timoti
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| 05/23/03 |
Positive
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Leslie,
You truely have a wonderful slice of heaven here in your condo. We really enjoyed our stay and felt so at home. Your decorating was so warm and inviting and there isn't one thing I would change if it were my home. I got some really good ideas from you and hope to use them someday.
Again, many, many thanks!
Susan and Dan Elsea |
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susan elsea, troy,mi
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| 04/11/03 |
Positive
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| You might think that traveling with four teenagers is crazy, but taking them to this condo was wonderful. We rented waverunners from the young man located behind the Holiday Inn. We also rented scooters and scootercars. There is something for everyone and every age. There is peace and easy going on the beach, or for more action you can head to the area called Times Square. Fun shops and great food. Hope to make a return trip. |
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Cari, Edmond, OK
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| 04/04/03 |
Positive
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| This place was GREAT! The accomodations were perfect and the beach/activities were awsome. We relaxed and played as we wanted. We ate at several excellent restaurants but cooked most of our meals in. Sea shells galore! My daughter even found a whole sand dollar and my wife found a starfish. Quite cool. We will be back. |
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Cole Hinds, Edmond, Oklahoma |
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| 01/03/03 |
Positive
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| We certainly did enjoy our 2 week stay at your condo. It was everything your ad stated. You location is wonderful. The building was very quiet and peaceful,and the accommodations were great. You have thought of everything!! Thanks again, for such a wonderful vacation. Tom & Jean |
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Jean & Tom Bucholz, Sanford, Michigan |
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| 11/04/02 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful holiday! The condo was perfect. We did not want for anything. When we walked in and saw it, we just thought it was great. The children loved all the toys. They keep talking about the beach house beside the sea.
There is lots to do in the vicinity. We gathered lots of shells, got some sharks teeth at Venice beach, took a powerboat out, went to the Caribbean Gardens, the Imaginarium, the community pool and visited Sanibel beach, yet still found time to relax.
The condo is in a perfect location, at the South of the island. At times we had the beach to ourselves.
We would love to return to Florida and if we went to Fort Myers we would definately like to rent the same condo again.
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Chris & Astra Bryson, Cardiff, UK |
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| 10/25/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We received this email from guests who stayed the first week of Oct., 2002:
Leslie
The condo was wonderful, as was the weather and everything else about our week there. Our children never wanted to leave the beach or the condo, so we really didn't go or do much the entire week which was just fine.
We added to your toy supply. It was easier to leave them than it was to try and drag them home on the plane! Hopefully we will be able to use them again some time. Your condo is beautiful and very warm and homey. My four year old told us that your table was like at a restaurant!!! He had never eaten off of glass before.
Thank you.
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Samantha W.
North Vernon, Indiana
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| 08/23/02 |
Positive
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We made a week of memories at the Castle in July. Our days were filled with morning strolls on the beach, dolphin sightings, a few tropical showers and romantic evening breezes on the lanai.
Your comfortable nest was all we dreamed of. Your personal touches made it very special.
The park next door at Lover's Key is great for hiking and kayaking. We probably won't rent a car on our next visit to the Castle, as anything we would need (markets, fine restaurants, etc.) is a short cab ride away.
What a great place to re-new and re-charge!! You thought of everything inside and the beach is at the door.
Gina & Pat |
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Pat Ashcraft, Muskogee, OK 74403
918-687-5199 |
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| 08/20/02 |
Positive
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We enjoyed our stay very much. The Condo is well appointed and comfortable..... and the sun, the sand, the Dolphins, and the Sea Shells were GREAT.
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The Faunts, Dallas, TX |
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| 07/11/02 |
Positive
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This condo is as beautiful as it looks in the pictures - only more so. Each morning you wake up to the sound of the waves rolling in and each evening is a beautiful sunset. After the sun goes done the stars are as bright as you have ever seen.
The condo has everything you need including instructions and equipment for collecting sea shells.
I found the accommodations to be peaceful and relaxing. The beach is right out your back door. I hated to leave.
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Melinda Foster, Tulsa, OK |
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| 07/11/02 |
Positive
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We have a wonderful time at your condo! It is beautiful and very comfortable! We especially enjoyed all the little personal touches you have added that make it feel like home.
Our children loved the beach and the pool -- the beach toys you provided were especially nice--we didn't have to buy a thing! And the view is incredible -- I spent hours just sitting on the lanai soaking it up.
Thanks for a great visit -- we'll be back!
Kay and family |
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Kay, Oklahoma City, OK |
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| 07/11/02 |
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This condo is as beautiful as it looks in the pictures - only more so. Each morning you wake up to the sound of the waves rolling in and each evening is a beautiful sunset. After the sun goes done the stars are as bright as you have ever seen.
The condo has everything you need including instructions and equipme
nt for collecting sea shells. I found the accommodations to be peaceful and
relaxing. The beach is right out your back door. I hated to leave. |
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Melinda Foster, Tulsa OK |
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