Rotonda West Home w/ Heated Pool, 5 Mi to Beach!

Reviews

• Bob & Doris 2024 Staycation

  5/5

  Impressions of the Property:

  The property was just as shown in the photographs that were in the VRBO ad. The neighborhood was very quiet, and the location was close to nearby beaches, restaurants, and shopping.

  Positives of this rental property:

  • The pool heater not working was quickly resolved by the owner.

  • A shortage of pool/beach towels was quickly remedied as the owner had new ones shipped to the property.

  • Plenty of room for family and friends that came for short visits.

  • Able to park personal car in the garage.

  • Additional beach chairs and umbrellas were available.

  • Toys for small children were available for their use as well as other games, puzzles, and books.

  Negatives of this rental property:

  • The gas grill was not usable, dirty, rusted, etc.

  • The bathroom in the master bedroom had no places to hang hand towels and additional hand towels would have been nice.

  • No manuals for the appliances, we went on-line to find out how to work the washer, dryer, and dishwasher.

  • No regular coffee maker as not everyone wants coffee from or knows how to use an expresso machine.

  • The shade on the back kitchen window was missing and should have been replaced.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Disappointed

  3/5

  The house was okay but didn’t seem like the cleaning crew had actually cleaned. Kitchen table and refrigerator were dirty and rugs needed vacuumed. The cloth blinds in the living room had black mold.

  There was an espresso machine that was nice but it really would have been good to have a regular coffee machine as well.

  The pool was very, very small. In the picture it looks like a normal size but it is miniature. Even though it was supposed to be heated it was quite cold.

  A new house has been built directly behind, just beyond the pool. It’s very close and the fence provides little to no privacy.

  The kitchen was nice. It had all the basics and everything worked. Bed was comfortable and bathrooms were fine.

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Matthew, The homeowners were surprised to read your review, as they are accustomed to providing 5-star experiences, and would like to clarify the following:
  - Thank you for choosing to stay in our Rotonda West, Florida home and leaving a review. We're glad to hear that you found the kitchen to be nice and well-equipped, the bed comfortable, and the bathrooms satisfactory.
  -The cleaners take pride in making sure that the home is clean upon your arrival. If you had concerns about the cleanliness, bringing it to our attention would have helped resolve the issue.
  - Regarding the coffee options, we appreciate your suggestion for a regular coffee machine in addition to the espresso machine. We will certainly consider this for future improvements.
  - Regarding the pool size, privacy, and mold concerns, here are clarifications: The pool is 22 feet long, set to 85 degrees, but external factors like weather can impact temperature. There's a 65-foot distance for privacy, and there's no black mold on the curtains or in the house.
  - We would also like to take this opportunity to address our strict no-pet policy. We found pet fur on the carpet immediately following your departure so we are saddened that our policy wasn't followed.
  
  We do all we can to make the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests.

• Exactly what we wanted

  5/5

  This was exactly what we were looking for . Very simple finding and getting into the house from Sarasota airport The house contains everything you could need. There are many things to do within a short drive and several bikes to explore the neighborhood.

  Everything functioned as it should and the pool temperature is comfortable. I did have to U-Tube instructions for the Expresso machine which I ended up likeing tremendously. I can think of anything I would add to this house. Everything was clean and comfortable. I would not hesitate to return.

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Thank you, James. We're happy you stayed with us."

• Nice vacation

  5/5

  We had a nice time in Rotanda West! We went to area beaches and spent a good amount of time in the pool! It was in a nice quiet area close to everything. The front bedroom is a bit warmer than the rest of the house but not unbearable. My son sleep just fine in there. We would definitely stay again!!! Thank you for the hospitality!

• Great home!

  5/5

  We really enjoyed our stay at this home! We were not ready to leave! The neighborhood was very peaceful and quiet. The home was perfect for our family with kids, there were toys inside, and pool floats outside. We were just a short drive to our favorite place, Boca Grande! This home is in a great location if you are staying off the island. There were a few minor issues (no regular coffee machine, no corkscrew, and a stinky trash can outside attracting unwanted visitors) but those were easy fixes. We would definitely book again.