A Jewel By the Sea
Submitted: June 19, 2012
Stayed: March 2012
Renting for the entire month this beautiful, family-owned home on the lovely barrier island of Vero Beach provided us with the relaxation and respite that we were seeking. This stunning home with its abundance of amenities exceeded our criteria/expectations. What a gem! The exterior design of the home is lovely and the well-manicured landscaping that surrounds the pool and outdoor sitting and dining areas make such a positive statement of the quality of this property.The interior of the home is spacious,filled with natural light and high ceilings, uncluttered, spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated. The gourmet kitchen, master bathroom and the private beach within a very short,pleasant walking distance were but a few of our "favorite" things. The home's quiet location on the southern end of the island was perfect for us - a convenience store close by provided us with our daily newspapers and the 17th St. Bridge, equally close, took us to the mainland for our groceries. The Central Beach restaurants (Ocean Grill and The Lemon Tree-recommend) and delightful specialty shops were all equally accessible.When we weren't exploring the area's Botanical Gardens, tiny Citrus Museum or Riverside Park with its Art Museum, Theater and outdoor events such as "Under the Oaks," we simply enjoyed staying in and entertaining family and friends who all managed to "drop by" for short visits. This home was the perfect venue for these gatherings.We especially appreciate the fact and thank the family for renting a pet-friendly home; our Airedale truly enjoyed each and every day there and she is, indeed, a very discerning observer of her surroundings. All of us look forward to our return in March 2013.
Shout-outs and thanks are also in order to their warm and welcoming Property Manager, and to the hard-working pool and lawn guys. All of them were wonderful to deal with,fun to talk with and were most responsive to any questions that we had.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
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