Guest Comments

WE ARE REALLY PROUD OF OUR VILLA! And its location, we have worked hard to ensure it has everything you could possibly want during your stay in Florida. We are confident that if you choose our villa you will have a fantastic holiday - however don’t just take our word for it. Here are just some of our previous guest’s comments:

The tranquility, the scenery, the luxury, the space, everything was just great!!! As we (parents and 15-year old boy/girl twins)had already heard about this place a lot from friends who stayed here in 2008, we had high expectations. But it was even better than we expected! This is clearly not just another rental home, but a home that the owners take loving care of. It is kept in tiptop shape and well cleaned. Gasparilla Island beaches are amazing and almost empty and there are plenty of shops and restaurants only a short car drive away from the villa. The extensive information we received beforehand from the owners saved us a lot of time because we could go directly to the places which interested us the most.
We are certain we will never find a better equipped and situated villa ever again. Thanks Derek and Wendy for letting us stay in your beautiful home. We hope to be back some day!
Malou Volkers The Netherlands July 2010

Six of us stayed in the villa and thought it was great! It is exceptionally well equipped, very comfortable and was very clean and tidy when we arrived. The owners sent us lots of useful information before we left the UK and kept us up to date on recent viewings of the wildlife. The nearby beaches are very good and we found plenty of good places to play golf and eat out. I would definately recommend this villa and location.
Angie Burrows Nottingham UK July 2010

The villa was a tranquil delight. If you are a bird lover as I am it was a real treat. In the morning you share your coffee with the symphony of birdsongs. From simple mockingbirds to herons and whole flocks of ibis and the egrets are a photographers dream.
We wanted for nothing since the villa is so well appointed. Thank you for allowing us to share the tranquility and our grandkids enjoyed the fishing and views of alligators. The trips to Boca Grande and looking for sharks teeth at Englewood and Caspersian beach were wonderful too. Thank you again. Amy Minotti 
By Amy Minotti from Winter Haven, F1 June 2010

From the initial booking to the leaving date including the 'welcome home' e-mail and telephone call on arrival home every detail was handled with professionalism in a friendly manner by an owner who really cares about the customer experience.
The home was beautifully furnished and maintained in a idyllic location. The pool is not overlooked and the property has open aspects to the rear and the sides,
Additional extras such as the provision of a gas BBQ, bicycles and beach equipment just added to a perfect holiday. Having stayed in various villas in different areas of Florida I can confidently say that it doesn't get any better than this.
Many thanks to Derek and Wendy for a truly memorable holiday.
By Dave Norris from Stone, Staffordshire, UK June 2010

We booked this house at the last minute, and worked directly with the owner. Derek was very pleasant to work with.
We were a little leery, as we have never rented a house before. So we weren't quite sure what to expect.
Well the house and the location exceeded our expectations. The pictures certainly did not do it justice.

The house was beautiful! Very spacious and very clean. And to have our own private pool was just amazing!

We drove all the way from Ontario Canada.......and it was certainly worth the trip,
The house is close to beaches, restaurants and shops. But we had a great time just lounging by the pool!

And the fact that the house backed onto a wildlife reserve was such a bonus. Within 15 minutes of arriving, we saw turtles, Herrings, and even a small gator!! It was amazing.

Thank you Derek and Wendy. We hope to come back again next year. 
By Northern Friends from Kitchener Ontario, Canada March 2010

"Very nice home, very clean and nicely decorated. Located at a "junction" of a canal, with water behind and to the side. Spacious grounds. Very pleasant pool area. Area full of natural wildlife. Adjacent to 27 hole golf course. About 20 min drive to many restaurants (usual chains) and about 15 minutes to beaches and the beautiful Gasparilla island.
Would recommend staying here and owner is very good and cares that his guests have a good stay."
Paul Holmes from Ossett, West Yorkshire, UK

"We recently spent 2 weeks at this villa, and could not have asked for more. Everything was exceptionally clean and tidy The villa itself is idealy located, a fantastic place to relax and watch the various wildlife across the canal and lake. - We were lucky enough to spot a couple of small gators, numerous fishing birds and the highlight was without doubt a bobcat.

Would completely recommend this villa, and the professionalism of Derek and Wendy made the booking and planning of our holiday a pleasure."
Anthony & Kimberley from Warrington, UK

"I am in Rotonda at the moment for a week in a spacious superb villa (thanks Derek). Having never been in this area before I was unsure of what to expect but it has exceeded expectations. The beaches are second to none (saw an iguana in the car park), great restaurants, wildlife a plenty. This seems like the 'real' Florida".
Elizabeth - Scotland

"Stayed at Pine Valley Creek Villa when I recently visited Florida on a business trip. I thought that staying in a villa with all that extra space would be much better than being cooped-up in a faceless hotel. What an inspired decision!

The location is great, nice and quiet and very private. The villa is beautifully presented and spotlessly clean and after a long day of meetings there was nothing better than sitting by your own private pool with a cool beer watching the sunset and the wildlife - truly an oasis of tranquility and calm.

Derek and Wendy called during my stay to ensure everything was OK and there's lots of info in the villa for places to eat, shop, golf, fish etc. I can't speak highly enough of the place and I will certainly be using the villa again when I return to Florida."
Mark Biggs - Birmingham, England

"We just wanted to let you know what a fantastic week we spent in your villa this last week (having just returned this morning). We have been to Florida many times over the past 10 years (although this was our second visit to the gulf coast area) and we all thought that it was the best villa we stayed in."
Rachel and Damon

"We really enjoyed our stay at this wonderful villa, which is located in a nice and quiet area."
Eckman Family