We are new to VRBO and home vacations. We have been visiting our son at college over the past year and have rented two other homes before this one from Ricky and Odette (R & O). They were nice homes and nice owners but none as interactive and involved as R and O. They are both diamonds in the rough. Caring and communittative they shared affordable restaurants, interesting place and things to do from the moment we clicked reserve. We appreciate all of their suggestions as they have a family and made great suggestions for our family.
As for the home-it is a duplex behind Ricky & Odette’s home-so we felt as if we were visiting relatives. A large swing gate allowed us onto their property and a long drive way led us directly to the duplex. We reserved the North side and R & O were happy to accommodate us by allowing an early check in. My wife and older son drove from Miami to their home in a little under two hours. My oldest son a born explorer set off to check out the lay of the land. Kyacks, Bicycles, a fire pit and bar-bq under a wooden trellis lines a large canal with a natural Florida landscape. My family took full advantage of everything. We kayaked, my youngest an aved fisherman, caught a 3.5 lb bass and lost 1 bass along with the fishing line which he said he saw swiming around the last two days we were there. He tried to grab the line multiple times but no luck. Comfortable queen size beds in two bedrooms, a kitchenette, comfortable and beautifully decorated living room, a 4 place small dining table tucked away in the corner and a great big walk in shower accomidated me and my two sons all over 6 ft just fine.
The restaurants and Publix are a drive but everything in this area are. We got use to it.
Forgot to mention that R & O advised us in their communications that Publix would deliver directly to us at the duplex within 2 hr.
Our last night-we took full advantage of the prepared fire pit that Ricky loaded with natural fire wood. S’mores, fire, smoke and lots of laughing and good conversation made for a memorable night. After extinguishing the last of the embers with the supplied water hose. We retired to our cool rooms with pleasant dreams of our family trip.
The following morning we left one hour early so the cleaning service could get a jump on things for the next lucky family.
Thank you Ricky and Odette for accommodating our family. We look forward to spending more time with you in the future.
A diamond in the rough.