Exclusive Aqua Escape is a direct beachfront home on the Sand Key barrier island only 8 miles away from Clearwater, FL that's rated #1 beach on the East Coast of the U.S. This exclusive property boasts a private heated pool and offers captivating Gulf views from three balconies. It's the same gorgeous turquoise water beach as Clearwater but not crowded. Facing the beach, the house features a private fenced yard and a heated pool. The beach has "white sugar" sand and clear and warm Gulf waters with low waves. Restaurants, bars, and a shop for renting paddleboards or bicycles are within a short walking distance. Other destinations around the house include Treasure Island, St. Petersburg boasting The Dali Museum and other attractions, and Tampa. Within a 2-minute walk from the house, there is a park with tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts and a playground.

The Exclusive Aqua Escape is located in a gated community. It boasts a distinctive Key West style of a bright-colored cottage with multi-story wrap around verandahs. Windows throughout the three floors provide endless water views. Expansive balconies offer the perfect space for gathering with loved ones and enjoying the most spectacular sunsets. From the pristine landscaping and outdoor area to the comfortable spaces inside, you're sure to enjoy every part of this house during your vacation.

On the first floor, you'll find a Master bedroom with a King bed, wet bar, desk and chair, 60" TV, and a full bathroom. Sliding doors lead to the private pool and your own BBQ and outdoor dining area.

Second floor features an open floorplan with the living room, well-equipped chef's kitchen with an island, a dining table that seats 12, and a half bathroom. Sit back and enjoy your friends and family in the comfy living area, watching a 75” 4K TV. Share a meal with friends at a large teak dining table on a deep covered deck. A spiral staircase leads to the pool area.

Third floor features 2 Master bedrooms, 2 bunk bedrooms, and a large balcony.

Relax in the peaceful larger Master bedroom decorated with wood furniture. It includes a King bed, walk-in closet, a workspace, bathroom with a jacuzzi tub, and a stone-tiled steam shower. It features a vast covered balcony accessible through sliding doors, with scenic beach and palm tree views.

Located down the hall from the larger Master bedroom are 3 additional bedrooms perfect for accommodating friends and family.
Another Master bedroom boasts a California King bed fit for taller guests, a 27” TV, and a private bathroom. This bedroom has a window overlooking the beach and a sliding door to the third-floor balcony.

The first bunkroom bedroom also has beach and ocean views. It boasts Queen bunk beds, a separate vanity with a shared bathroom, and a walk-in closet. The second bunk bedroom offers a Queen size bed on the bottom and Twin XL bed on the top. This room has beanbag chairs, ideal for kids to enjoy gaming, cartoons, or movies on the 50” TV.

The home fits up to 13 guests.

Amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi; washer, dryer, utility sink; an outdoor grill; 2-car garage; and extra refrigerator in the garage.
This 3-story house is perfect for relaxing with friends and family. Balconies are great for outdoor living; they are almost as wide and long as the house itself and have amazing Gulf views. If you're looking to escape everyday life in style and sophistication, look no further than this beachfront paradise.

Important details:
The HOA allows 2 vehicles to be parked inside the garage only. The garage will have to stay open to accommodate large SUVs.
Pool and spa heat is an extra cost of $55 per day + taxes.
We have a strict cancellation policy and highly recommend purchasing travel insurance that would cover you in the event that you can’t travel.

Amenities

Convenience:

Nearby Grocery
Golf Course
3 Levels
Gated Community
Publix Nearby
Parking for 2 vehicles only

Entertainment:

Cable TV
DVD Player

Geographic:

On Beach
Close to Town
Jolley Trolley Stop Nearby
Beach Front
Restaurants Nearby
Crabby Bills (IRB)
Kooky Coconut (IRB)
Jakes Cantina (IRB)
Guppys on the Beach (IRB)
Casa Italia Nearby (IRB)
Pjs Oyster Bar (IRB)
Keegan's Seafood Grille (IRB)
Bars Nearby

Kitchen:

Full Kitchen
Refrigerator
Coffee Maker
Ice Maker
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware
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Fully Equipped Kitchen
Keurig

Living:

Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fans
Linens
Washer & Dryer
Ironing Board
Wifi
Flat Screen TV
Sofa Beds
Iron
Garage

Outdoor:

Patio
Balcony
BBQ Grill
Outdoor Shower
Private Pool
Beach
Spill Over

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Reviewed on 2024-01-30 by Marcia Scott

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We had a group of 10 family members, six adults and four children. The house was large and accommodated us all comfortably. It is right on the beach and has a nice size heated pool. We would happily stay here again

Nice place to stay with family !

Reviewed on 2023-10-01 by Jenny W. , cincinnati, OH United States

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The house, location, proximity to the gulf, huge balconies, comfortable beds, & pool with overflow were all amazing. Owner has beach umbrellas & a few beach chairs. Joanie at the agency was easy to work with. Would go again. Only downside is for older people- the spiral staircase is a workout!

Manager's Response

Thanks for taking the time to write such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the amazing features of the house, the proximity to the Gulf, and the comfortable amenities. It's wonderful to know Joanie made your experience smooth. We appreciate your feedback about the spiral staircase, and we'd love to welcome you again!

Great place for a family vacation

Reviewed on 2023-09-30 by Jenny W , Cin, Oh Usa

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This house was perfect! So close to the beach! Huge balcony with plenty of seating. Needed a little touch up of paint but overall was awesome! Rental agency was on the ball about anything. Owner has plenty of basics like TP, shower necessities, beach umbrellas, etc. would definitely stay again.

Family Vacation

Reviewed on 2023-08-07 by Clora H. , Louisville, KY United States

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It’s our 2nd time staying at this house. It’s just steps to the beach and the pool makes it great for those that don’t like the beach. Great places to eat are an easy drive just minutes away, but this house has everything you need if you want to cook or grill.

Manager's Response

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your second stay at the house. It's wonderful to know that the proximity to the beach and the pool added to your overall enjoyment. We strive to provide everything needed for a comfortable stay, and we're glad to hear the amenities met your expectations. Should you plan another visit, we'd be thrilled to host you again. Thanks for choosing our property!

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Reviewed on 2023-07-24 by Clora Heckel , Louisville, Kentucky

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This is our 2nd vacation staying here. With the exception of the house alarm going off at 4a.m., we had a great time. This house is right on the beach and has a pool large enough for all 10 of us. You really don't need to bring anything extra with you, this house has it all . You are within walking distance of a few restaurants and a short drive to others. Looking forward to next year. There is plenty of rooms for the 10 of us.

EAE REVIEW

Reviewed on 2023-05-31 by Barbara

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Our family spent a week here and loved every minute of it. We never wanted to leave and spent most of our time at the pool, beach (which is even closer than the pictures show), and on the 2nd level deck. The house is nicely decorated and has everything you can imagine stocked in the closets and the kitchen area. The appliances are all top line and in great working condition. The outside deck furniture, pool area and outside bins filled with beach toys & equipment were great for us and our 2 year old. The outside covered area near where the grill is located is a great place to hang. The architectural work on the cabinets and counters make it a wonderful place to serve dinners and lunches at. The outside bar area with bar stools was great to be able to stay outside by the pool and eat. The neighborhood (6 houses total) had great privacy with the fenced in gated entrance. This house is one of (if not the best) locations being oceanfront and having a larger yard and pool area. Only complaint was that the MB upstairs had no tv or night lights or lamps. It only had 8 overhead lights that were very bright especially at night. We inquired about the TV but no one got back to us where it was. Not that we watched a lot of TV but it would have been nice to catch the weather a couple times with some storms approaching our area. Overall, this is an awesome house and we are already talking about another family vacation here again with another new addition to our family coming!

Magical Family Celebration

Reviewed on 2023-05-30 by Robin B. , Louisville, KY United States

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Amazing home with everything you could ever dream of needing. The pool was much larger than a typical personal pool with numerous chairs and pool toys. The 2 decks made watching the waves and especially sunsets unbelievable. the family sized tables, inside and one the deck made meal time extra special. The amount of personal spaces in this vacation home gave everyone the ability to chill when needed. The weather was a true blessing...including the afternoon and evening storms and rainbows. With the beach and the clear and calm waves just steps away, our family celebration was truly magical.

Manager's Response

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful experience! We're delighted to hear that the home exceeded your expectations with its amenities, spacious pool, decks, and the beautiful beach just steps away. It's heartening to know that your family celebration was truly magical. We appreciate your positive feedback and thank you for taking the time to share your fantastic review!

Perfect for our family!

Reviewed on 2023-04-08 by Susan S. , Overland Park, KS United States

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Our family of ten, my husband and I, our adult children, and our four grandchildren loved the pool, the large balcony with a table that we all ate around, and the view! Gorgeous sunsets!
The beds were comfortable, and there were plenty of pool toys and beach towels.
Do not bring an extended SUV. It won’t fit in the garage.
We enjoyed our stay! The house and property were very clean and just like the pictures!

Manager's Response

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear that your family enjoyed the pool, balcony, and stunning views. It's great to know that the beds were comfortable and that you found plenty of amenities provided. We appreciate the tip about the garage size and are delighted that the property met your expectations. We hope to welcome you back for another fantastic stay soon!

A great place for a family retreat!

Reviewed on 2023-03-13 by , Brantford, Ontario Canada

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We spent a week here in late February and it was all we could have hoped for. The weather was fantastic which set the stage but the house and property were the real stars! Given we had two young grandkids with us the second floor outdoor veranda was the focal point for much of our activity. This veranda was right off the main floor kitchen and family room, was well furnished, shaded, had a gorgeous view of the beach with beautiful warm breezes. Because of the railings and gate on the stairs this was a great place for kids to run around. From there we could easily take the outdoor spiral staircase down to the pool and beach which we did many times each day. We paid extra to heat the pool and it was a good investment. We all loved splashing around several times each day. The kitchen was well equipped and we were able to eat all meals outside on the veranda where we enjoyed the view and breezes. The five bedrooms worked perfectly and gave everyone lots of privacy. It was a beautiful spot. One thing that surprised us was the garage was a very tight fit for the van we had rented. I noticed that large vehicles had problems fitting in the garages at the other houses in the complex too. Not a deal breaker by any means but good to know in advance.

Manager's Response

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you had a fantastic week. It's great to hear that the house and property exceeded your expectations, and that the outdoor veranda was perfect for family time. We appreciate your feedback about the garage size. We hope to welcome you back soon!

Awesome experience

Reviewed on 2023-03-13 by Mary J. , Pittsburgh, PA United States

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This place is a dream come true. Backyard pool, only steps to the beach. Our family had a beautiful week and we can't say enough good things about this rental.

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So glad you had a dreamy stay! It's fantastic you enjoyed the backyard pool and beach proximity. Thank you for your kind words. Hope to host your family again soon!

Perfect location

Reviewed on 2023-02-16 by , Irvine, NA Unknown

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The property was perfectly located for our family vacation. Beautiful views from the large outdoor entertaining area. The pool was clean and warm! I would definitely recommend!

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Thank you for sharing! We're glad the property's location was perfect for your family vacation. The beautiful views and clean, warm pool made for a great stay. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to host you again!

EAE REVIEW

Reviewed on 2023-02-08 by Stef

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Beautiful home, very comfortable, perfect location. The host was great, very quick responding to our requests. Unforgettable stay for the whole family!

Fall Break at Indian Rocks

Reviewed on 2022-10-18 by Carla G. , Lees Summit, MO US

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The house was quite comfortable and we loved the location with outdoor decks and pool. If someone isn't comfortable with a lot of steps this is not the house for them. Also, parking in the garage is very tight and there's no place for any extra cars to park.

Great location

Reviewed on 2022-09-26 by Ivelisse Paiewonsky

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Good

family vacation

Reviewed on 2022-07-25 by Clora H. , Louisville, KY Unknown

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Just steps to a beautiful beach, the house was amazing. Plenty of room for the 9 of us to enjoy without being crowded. Had everything you could want to enjoy the beach or pool

Making Family Memories at a Perfect Beach House

Reviewed on 2022-07-18 by Antonio L. , Methuen, MA US

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Our Family of 10 including kids ages 3 to 9 enjoyed a wonderful week at this fantastic beach home on a wonderful beach. The backyard pool was so convenient and we really enjoyed cookouts by the pool

great vacation

Reviewed on 2022-06-29 by , West Suffield, CT United States

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IT was wonderful, plenty of room for all of us. The beach and the pool were a great hit.

Amazing Beach House!

Reviewed on 2022-03-28 by Kari B. , Bettendorf, IA United States

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We rented this house for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. The location is perfect. Steps from the quiet beach. The house was great - very clean. A couple of things that we loved that weren't noted in the listing - garage fridge and the added spiral staircase down from the kitchen level to the pool. We loved this house so much we are looking to find a time when we can all make it back again, to the same house! We usually like to explore new areas, but this house had everything we needed and more!

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Reviewed on 2022-03-27 by , Hemlock, MI United States

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This property was amazing!! We were delightfully surprised with the location to the beach, just a few steps and we were there! The home was beautiful and the pool was lovely as well. We would highly recommend this unit to anyone.

Perfect home for 3 generation family vacation

Reviewed on 2022-03-21 by Kim K. , United States

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The home, pool and beach were wonderful. All questions we had were promptly answered. We had 6 adults and 6 children and were very comfortable. The large deck was safe and perfect for kids.

Family Reunion

Reviewed on 2022-02-14 by Timothy Y. , Nisswa, Minnesota United States

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The property was as described on the Beach Time Rental site. The home was very reasonably and thoughtfully furnished and supplied. The kitchen had everything you could need except we found it odd a microwave cover was not available. The only disappointment to our stay was the pool heater was out, was under manufacturer warranty, and could not be repaired the 7 days we were there. The ocean and pool water temperatures were both around 60 degrees (second week of February). The kids and young adults swam in both waters but not as much as we would have liked. Joanie responded promptly to our text messages. Local park was 2 blocks away with playground and pickleball/tennis courts. Plenty of places to eat although we enjoyed Salt Rock Grill the best. We would come back again if the opportunity arose although I think we would pick a time where a pool heater outage would not be as significant. Note other visitors have also reported pool heater outages.

Great location and property

Reviewed on 2022-01-20 by Briana Hills

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Perfect stay at the property. Two couples with 4 kids under 4. There was ample space, comfortable beds, and a fully stocked kitchen with everything you’d need. Joanie the property manager was very responsive. Pool grounds are beautiful, just steps to the beach.

Great Vacation Location

Reviewed on 2022-01-10 by Peter M. , Nicholasville, KY United States

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I was very impressed with this house, cool and updated but kept the charm.
Walking to good food, French Bakery, Seafood, Italian.

Our Beachy Christmas!

Reviewed on 2021-12-29 by , Pueblo, CO United States

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We spent our Christmas vacation here last week and it was perfect for our family get-away! You can't beat the location and there was plenty of room and bathroom space. The views from the decks were amazing. Parking was a bit cramped but we made it work. I would definitely consider this property again!

Great Family Beach House

Reviewed on 2021-12-13 by Carolyn S. , Baltimore, MD United States

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This clean & spacious home was perfect for our annual Thanksgiving family reunion of 7 adults & 2 small children, & the best house we have ever rented for our group. The furniture was all high-quality, the kitchen was fully stocked including plenty of sharp knives, there were more than enough plush bath & beach towels, & lots of pool & beach chairs as well as beach toys. The location can't be beat & there are views of the water from every bedroom. However, the garage spaces are small so plan your rental car accordingly. The property manager was extremely quick to respond to my texts. You will love it here!

The house was clean and the location was amazing!

Reviewed on 2021-11-29 by Matthew Grotewold

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If you are looking for a peaceful family vacation, this home is the place for you!! All high end finishes in the home combined with amazing views and comfortable living. Don’t miss out!

Fabulous!

Reviewed on 2021-11-19 by Norma D. , Tampa, FL USA

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We had a wonderful time enjoying the sunsets and seeing the moon lit water, listening to the waves wash on shore and I got to see this from the mermaid bedroom!! Only 1 of 5! The kitchen, dining room and living room were perfect for us to hang out and watch tv. It was also a great talking area while setting up for meals and cooking altogether. I can’t say enough to be able to share this memorable experience. The description of the rental is accurate. Thank you so much for sharing your home.

This house was a dream come true!! A truly amazing place for a f!

Reviewed on 2021-11-03 by Matthew G. , Minneapolis, MN United States

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Rental experience was simple and exceeded expectations!

Family Time

Reviewed on 2021-09-25 by , Inverness, FL United States

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Beautiful Home. The kids really enjoyed the pool and the location to the beach was great! The only downfall was the parking which is very tight.

Birthday Beach Vacation

Reviewed on 2021-09-20 by Kara G. , Plainfield, IL United States

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We have been to Indian Rocks Beach in the past and love the area. The beaches are so quiet, peaceful and just beyond beautiful. We were very happy with this home as well. It was very clean and very well stocked with everything you need. We stayed here with 3 other couples and there was plenty of room.The property manager was very helpful and responsive,also provided resturant recommendations. Frenchy's Rockaway was awesome in Clearwater, just about 15 minutes away.
The only minor thing that could have made this home perfect would have been an exit from the kitchen to the pool, maybe a staircase off that balcony instead of through the downstairs bedroom. Overall, we would rent this home again!!

IRB Stay

Reviewed on 2021-08-03 by Sara Smith

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This property is amazing! We had seven adults and five children and it was plenty of space for everyone. It is super close to the beach and the nightly sunsets from the deck were incredible. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need (except a wine opener!) and we enjoyed cooking meals for our group. The kids loved having our own private pool. Joanie was always just a text away and was very quick to answer any questions or issues. We would highly recommend this location and look forward to staying here again!

The location was perfect

Reviewed on 2021-07-20 by Ruth Abbott

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Thank you very much for a lovely stay. The location was perfect. And the deck/porch was just what we wanted. Coffee in the mornings - watching the thunderstorm in the afternoon was a hit with everyone!. So convenient to take the little kids to ans from the beach. This was our first entire family vacation ans it was a huge success.

Great house!

Reviewed on 2021-07-18 by Katie , Lenexa, KS

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This house is great for a large group! We had 12 people ages 71-3 and it was the perfect set up. We loved the proximity to the beach and the sunsets from the deck were amazing. The kids loved the pool. The kitchen is well stocked (except for a wine opener!) and we enjoyed cooking meals each night. The check in manager, Joanie, was always quick to answer any questions or issues that came up during the week. We would definitely rent this house again!

beautiful home

Reviewed on 2021-07-15 by Eric Kaplan

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Overall, beautiful home. Great location, beautiful views, great beach. The home AC is programmed to a lowest temperature of 72 degrees.

Week of June 5th

Reviewed on 2021-06-13 by Mike R. , Orlando, FL United States

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Overall the rental was nice, home was large and the location was excellent. Several challenges - Parking even the garage slots are extremely small. We have a yukon and could not close garage. People visited in other units which made getting through gate also very hard. House had many stairs, this would have been a challenge for older, injured, or very young children. While we were there we did find a dead rodent, and a person needed to come in to get design specs for an exterior stairwell the owner had contracted. Beach items and home use was very good - meaning toys, rafts, home utensils.

Great vacation rental

Reviewed on 2021-04-06 by , Coopersville, Michigan United States

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This was a great home for our extended family of 6 adults and 4 small children. Our own private West facing pool(very hard to find) and steps away from the beach and ocean. The best of both worlds and greatly desired with our little children & varied naps. We enjoyed the beach and ocean while they were awake and then the pool while they napped. Never having to give up being outside. The location was very convient to Clearwater with its pier, excursions, and aquarium. The grocery store was also close. There was a quaint indoor/outdoor restaurant steps from the house that we sampled a few times and a convient store for quick supplies. Though we rarely left the property, I also know that St. John's Pass was just south of us had we wanted to do any shopping, as was Clearwater. The home was very clean and well maintained. Each adult couple had their own room with bath and the kids each had bunk bed rooms. The 2 balconies offered great ocean and sunset views. It has a large kitchen and island for meal time and another large table out on the deck. Plus a recreation area off the pool area but we never really used this. The garage is a very tight squeeze. We rented 2 minivans and we had pull them all the way in touching the back wall to close the garage doors. Also, the only direct pool access, other than using the side (front) door and walking around the yard, was through the lower floor bedroom. We had a small issue with the kitchen icemaker not working so we just bought a bag of ice. There is a second frig in the garage. We had payed for pool heat but it must not have been working properly. Management did refund me after we got home.
The only reason I gave management a 4 was I felt the "checkin" person was not very helpful. We arrived later in the evening so I understand why she wasn't there to meet us, like it said in the email, but she had the lights turned on for us. I informed her right away of the icemaker and of the pool heat but no f/u.

Family Vacation

Reviewed on 2019-11-07 by Richard H. , Fishers, IN United States

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Our 3rd annual Fall Break family vacation and our stay was wonderful. Beach house was everything we expected and more. The location is perfect, close to restaurants and attractions and most importantly the beach! House was clean and the balconies were a delight. Pool had very little shade but was terrific. Furnishings and appointments were fine. Only difficulty is getting large (mini vans) in and out of the garage. Very tight fit. Would love to stay again next year!

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