Once you’ve arrived, read the welcome orientation booklet and settled in, it’s easy to forget that you’re in a rental house in Florida. It feels much more like a dear friend (a well organized, neat friend) lent you their home.
Birgit has hit the perfect tone to fit the part: she’s professional, dealing clearly and neatly with the business end of the relationship, and friendly and helpful – offering suggestions of things to do in the area, tailor-made responses to any comment or question you can pose, all responded to in a timely manner through email. The next door neighbours are also helpful and friendly – there if you need them, and not “in your pocket” – therefore also hitting the right mark after a wonderful welcome.
The kitchen is well equipped (not only with gadgets, it’s also got spices and more. Both the Nespresso coffee maker and regular drip pot were well appreciated through our stay.
Each of the rooms is decorated tastefully – and practically.
The children’s room and other king bed room were conveniently located on the other side of the home with their own bathroom, offering privacy for both sets of folks. An additional guest room (day bed) with a lovely light and easy access to the lanai.
The spacious lanai had room for both the shade lovers and the sun lovers.The grill and outdoor kitchen were clean and easy to use. And there are enough chairs for everyone: comfy upright and lots of loungers. We lived out there – even when it was raining! There is not only one but two tables and chairs for outdoor eating.
If opportunities to be on the water yourself intrigue, there’s a kayak and canoe just outside the door – complete with life jackets in the garage.
The sunsets! Oh, the sunsets! Whether you want to gaze at the glorious sky from the chair with a cocktail in your hand, the end of the dock, or the beach (only a drive down the road), they’re remarkable!
There are many towels – for inside and out. Coolers and bags and dishes and toys and chairs for the beach are plentiful. There’s even an umbrella!
If you DO want to leave the house, everything’s pretty close. The local grocery stores, Trader Joe’s and others (use Brigit’s Winn-Dixie card and get bargains), special events in Naples, FtMyers or right here in Bonita Springs, and the mega shopping areas (Coconut Pointe, Miromar, etc.) are all within easy reach.
It’s the first place in many years of VRBOing, we can’t wait to come back to!