21 Reviews of Property 104621 in Dunedin, Florida

This was my first stay at the Gulf View units and the experience was wonderful.  In previous years I have stayed at the Captains Quarters on the canal, approximately  10 weeks total and always had a great time.  So it was no surprise that the Gulf View was a first class unit. Clean, well maintained and fantastic view.

Being a fly fisherman I usually need some simple modifications to the boat and Captain Alex is always ready to accommodate my needs.  Unfortunately he can't catch the always elusive redfish for me but that is on me.  For any of you out there that fly fish or any type of fishing you are not going to find a better deal than this.  The boat is more than adequate for getting the fly to the right spot if you are even an intermediate caster. If redfish are not active there is always snook when the waters reach the right temp.  In early May tarpon arrive and if you never caught a tarpon on a fly rod add it to your bucket list, it's a blast.  If this is your first saltwater fly fishing experience I would recommend getting a guide for a day.  It will be money well spent to learn the waters and techniques. Captain Alex has the name of an excellent guide which I have used myself.

Bottom line, you will not find a better VRBO than the Captains Quarters.  I've been to between 6 and 8 different VRBO's and no other comes close to this place.  

All things being equal, price, accommodations, location, etc. what sets this place apart from the rest is Captain Alex and Janet. They some how balance running a tight ship but doing it in a transparent laid back manner.  They are friendly but yet non-intrusive. Alway there when you need them which is not very often.

Thanks for another great week Captain Alex and Janet.

Each year we feel more and more like family in our winter haven here at Captain’s Quarters. We feel very fortunate that we can experience both CQ and CQGV during the three months that we visit…each place has its own unique appeal.

Southern hospitality at its best…Janet and Alex - I think that you guys must have written the book on the topic!!!

Definition of a winter paradise - fantastic people, great weather, delightful food, fully equipped and clean accommodations, local attractions (too many to name), endless activities (I love fishing, spring training, dining and time to practise the art of being lazy‘.
I could go on but I think you get the picture…

Captain Alex, the “Old Guys” fishing charter is a brilliant idea…if only we could keep those big ‘gags’ that we slammed!!

Janet, the Caladesi sunset ‘picnic’ on the boat was a very nice touch…I totally enjoy watching ‘old sol’ go to sleep.

Again, thank you, CQ has truly become our winter oasis

Great condo in a great location. Capt. Alex and Janet run a tight ship and couldn't be more accommodating. This year we hired Capt. Alex to take fishing and we landed a slew of groupers. Fun. Thanks again for a wonderful experience.

Wonderful week! Clean, fully equipped with everything you need to have a fantastic vacation! We so enjoyed the use of the boat. Fishing and sight seeing everyday! We even enjoyed our catch of the day out on the grill! Janet and Alex are great hosts! Friendly and helpful at every turn. They even took us out to see the annual Christmas parade of beautifully decorated boats! We can't say enough good things about this spot and we are planning our return trip as we are packing to head back the wintery weather of Ohio. Thanks Janet and Alex, Hope to see you soon!

Probably the best condo we have ever rented! Very neat and clean, with EVERYTHING you need!! We rode bikes all over, downtown Dunedin, over the causeway to Honeymoon Island. Nothing is far away, the grocery store, Walgreens, good restaurants, just a short bike ride away. The boat was the biggest plus!! Being on the water and having access to it is amazing We took the boat out everyday! All the islands were fun to boat to and watch the birds and fish jumping all around us. We saw dolphins everyday feeding right out front in the canal, at night we watched fish in the underwater light, it was awesome!!! Captain Alex took us out Stone Crabbing. We pulled 25 traps catching a lot of crab, we got to do it all! We saw blowfish and octopus, totally cool :) That evening we got to boil them up and eat them, it was the freshest crab we've ever had, and the bonus was, we caught them! It was an experiance of a life time! Thank you Captin Alex and Janet, we will definately be back!

Absolutely the best vacation spot ever. Owners are very hospitable and make you feel more welcome than any place we have ever stayed. The condo was spotless and very comfortable. So much to see and do. The boat was an extra amenity that gave us the freedom to island hop and fish when we wanted. I can honestly say we will be back and that this will be our new vacation home. I have already recommended to friends. Thank you again Captain Alex and Janet.

We had an absolute fabulous vacation! We were in unit D at Captains Quarters and loved every second of our vacation. We truly appreciated Captains Quarters and all the efforts of Janet and Alex to make it a carefree time for us. The decor, cleanliness and supplies in the unit were so nice! BUTTTT the BOAT was the best!! Having an experienced Captain like Alex take us out and show us the ropes was so helpful! We met the neighbors in the other units at Captains Quarters and even had a fish fry one evening with our combined fish catches! I KNEW for sure I was in paradise when we went over to Three Rooker Bar (Island) and we were the only ones there. I got to go shelling and swimming and it was a dream. Then as I was walking on the beach, Lloyd was drifting in the boat offshore fishing and he hollered over to me to let me know to look at the mantees that were swimming between the boat and the shore. Truly amazing to see!! Most people, in their lifetimes, won't get to see all the beautiful manatees, dolphins, birds, sharks (small ones) and fish that we got to see in one short week. I can't wait to experience it all thru the eyes of my grandchildren next year when we visit again. We have already reserved 2 units for next year so it can be a family event! The grandkids are already talking about it.

Lloyd & Christy
from Virginia

This property was even better than it looks online!! Excellent location! Excellent condition! The condo was clean and fresh and well equipped! The grounds were inviting for sitting out at the dock or relaxing on our personal deck overlooking the canal and the boat waiting for our personal use. Capt Alex instructed us on use of boat and showed us the sights in the vicinity for its use. Bikes and BBQ grills were a few of the extras offered by this property.We loved all the TLC present at this property!