EXQUISITE MEDITERRANEAN BEACH HOUSE

My husband and I spent a week in May, celebrating our anniversary, in Maria's wonderful Vero Beach home.

From our first encounter with the real estate manager, Amanda, to our departure, the experience was terrific. (Amanda was knowledgeable, friendly, courteous, professional, and responsive to all our questions concerning the rental home and the area.) Maria, the owner, was also extremely responsive, friendly, and professional.

Our only regret is we didn't reserve it for a longer stay! It is a short walk (500 feet) to a magnificent private beach, extremely private, and, for the same price as a hotel suite, the home is large enough to have visitors. Our brother, his daughter, and her husband came for the weekend and we had more than enough room for all.

The kitchen was well equipped and stocked so we didn't have an opportunity to go out for dinner or breakfast. The family room has comfortable couches, big screen TV, and a great stereo system, however with all the activities, we didn't spend much time watching TV.

The home has an open feeling with rooms adjacent to the pool area, screened doors, and ceiling fans, that kept the home cool and comfortable. We rarely needed to use the air conditioning, although there is two-zone.

We went to the beach, spent time in the terrific pool, visited near-by museums, art galleries (Stringers is especially wonderful), the botanical garden (McKee), shopped in the village, walked at Riverside Park (an unexpected pleasure was to visit the memorial park), and had a great afternoon at Sebastian beach and pirate museum.

From a practical perspective, we shopped at the Publix and the small market. Both were great. The CVS and gas station are within a few miles. Also, it's great to have a washer/dryer available.

We are seasoned travelers and would highly recommend staying at Maria's Tuscan-style home for anyone who wants a relaxing luxury vacation.

This has been our 4th year (3 month rental) at this beautiful home in Vero Beach. The home is beautifully decorated and has everything you need for a spectacular stay. The beach is breathtaking (about a minute walk away), surf fishing fantastic and pool is beautiful. The neighborhood is very convenient and close to all of Vero's best restaurants, shopping centers and grocery stores. We have made a number of friends in the neighborhood and wouldn't think of staying anywhere else in the area. Maria and Ron were the perfect hosts and Maria's son is a charm to work with if any minor issues arose. We were fortunate to meet Maria's Mom who was visiting and what a delight she was. We can't wait for next year to see all the wonderful people who have touched our lives and made our "home away from home" so wonderful!!

I ws so pleased that the internet virtual tour was exactly what we found. A lovely and comfortable home with all the enemities plus a short walk to the Atlantic beach. I would rent this home again in a heart beat!