Tranquility

This was our first stay in this area, and I was almost going under duress as my husband wanted a change from the parks and I had begrudgingly agreed to try somewhere different as long as it was in Florida. By day three of the holiday, I was already planning on when we could come back, and indeed had booked our return trip before we had even left.

We have stayed in many villas over the years, and this was by far the best. The location was absolutely stunning. Private, un-overlooked and with superb views of the waterway and lush greenery to the right of the villa. There was everything you could have wished for in the villa and it was by far the cleanest and most well kept that I have stayed in.

There were only two of us staying in the villa, but the layout would work for a couple of indeed a couple of families. The two double rooms were spacious with ensuites. The family bathroom also had a door to the pool area which came in handy.

Port Charlotte was just a short drive away with some of the larger stores and restaurants, but the beaches were just ten minutes away in the car and were out of this world. We went on a boat trip with Lemon Bay Tours and this was great, seeing the local wildlife in their own natural environment. Highlights being the mummy and baby dolphins.

I have never relaxed as much on holiday as when staying at this villa. I genuinely didn't want to leave to come home.

Derek was excellent throughout the booking process and kept in regular contact.

I would recommend this villa to anyone looking for a more natural Florida experience. Thank you for such a wonderful holiday experience, Derek.



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Sep 2019

This was our third time staying in Derek and Wendy's beautiful villa. Derek was yet again a pleasure to deal with throughout the booking process and our stay and supplied everything you need with regard to the villa and extra (with lots of information about the area). The villa itself is exceptional, we absolutely loved our stay again this year, it is immaculate in cleanliness and has everything you possibly need for your stay. There are seven of us but the villa is spacious enough not to feel cramped but it also has a homely/cosy feel to it. The outside area is magnificent, a superb pool and plenty of seating for everyone. The view of the canal and nature reserve is just so peaceful and we loved watching the wildlife from either the pool or seating areas. I described the villa as a little piece of heaven on my previous stay and this I reiterate - its just perfect! Thank you so much Derek and Wendy, I do hope that we will return again soon.

Aug 2019

We stayed in Derek and Wendys fabulous villa for 2 weeks from mid July and its the best villa weve stayed in during our many years holidaying in Florida. As the name suggests, the villa is in a very tranquil location, quiet and relaxing.
Derek and Wendy were fabulous hosts with Derek providing lots of information about places to visit and restaurant recommendations. He kept in contact with us from the time we booked the villa and during our stay to make sure everything was ok. It was very reassuring to have such an attentive host.
The villa is very spacious, spotlessly clean and has a huge array of cutlery and crockery, even a teapot which we were delighted to find! It was the little touches that made this villa feel more of a home than your normal run of the mill rental.
The bedrooms were lovely and spacious with the Master and Queen both having double doors leading out onto the pool. It was a real treat to wake up to such wonderful outlook each morning.
The outside area is stunning. The pool was fantastic and the furniture was very high quality. The conservation outlook was just perfect. We topped up the bird feeding bowls as Derek had told us a variety of ducks and birds would come, and they did! Each morning they came for their breakfast and we loved watching them.
We had a real treat early one morning when a bobcat came trotting passed the bottom of the pool cage, we were so stunned, none of us managed to get a photo.
There were plenty of pool/beach towels, inflatables for the pool, snorkels for the beach, beach chairs, cool boxes and even sand sifters to help look for those perfect shells or sharks teeth!
We visited numerous beaches with Stump Pass being our favourite. Each time we visited we saw dolphins swimming by and we saw a stingray leap clean out of the water!
Thank you for a wonderful stay Derek and Wendy, we hope to be back in the future!

The Williamson family.

Jul 2019

Excellent stay. Clean and tidy. All the comforts of home. Excellent location. Thanks Derek! The McMillans

Dec 2018

Just had a wonderful 2 weeks here it is the best villa we have ever stayed in,(and we have stayed in lots) we have never been to this area before but it was excellent. Very peaceful, when we sat at the pool the only thing we could hear was the clock ticking. The outlook is amazing with the rivers and greenery and the wildlife. The residents are really friendly too. The home itself is lovely, very clean and comfortable and has everything you need and more. We had pool heat and the water was so warm no matter what time of day, just as I like it. The pool was big and the decking area was huge, there were only 2 of us but a family could all sit there and still have space. Lovely pool furniture too. Chairs, brollies and cool boxes are there for you to use at the beach, which we used a few times. There are also 4 bikes for you to use too. Derek was brilliant from the very beginning, he gave us so much information of the area and beyond, he contacted us while we were there to make sure we were happy with everything and also a couple of times after that. I can see why he treats this villa as a home and not just a rental, because a home it is. We really did not want to leave and if we want to come to this location again there will be no hesitation in booking with Derek and Wendy. If anyone wants peace and quiet look no further than here. Thank you for everything Derek

Oct 2018

This was our third stay at the villa and as usual it doesn’t disappoint, inside or out, it simply has everything you could need including a Christmas tree for our December 17 stay. The communication with Derek was first rate as usual and there is more than enough information on restaurants and the surrounding area to form the basis of a fantastic holiday. It is without doubt the best located villa on the Rotonda if you are interested in wildlife and we had daily visits from Sandhill Cranes, Wood Storks, Alligators, Turtles and a varying cast of other wild and wonderful creatures. We can pay it no greater compliment than we would and will return in a heartbeat.

Date of stay: December 2017 Reviewer name: The Ryans, Gresford, North Wales

Dec 2017

We have stayed in Florida villas many times but this was the best. It had everything that you could possibly want, in fact a home from home. Very comfortable excellent pool and the outlook was superb. Nothing overlooking the villa at all. The owner Derek was excellent, providing over and above information on facilities and the surrounding area. Our security deposit was returned immediately we returned home. Many thanks Derek for a great holiday

Oct 2017

So after a stay in July 2010 with our (then) 15-year old twins and just the 2 of us in April 2016, we were back again this September 2017 for 9 nights. Unfortunately that was the longest period still available to us, or we would have stayed longer (very happy to say we were able to get 17 nights in April 2018!). So after 9 nights in heaven, we had to move elsewhere. Well, that made us appreciate this villa, Derek and his Management Company all over again and even more! There just is no other place that is so well placed, so tranquil, so private, so surrounded by nature (but not overtaken by it like another place we stayed, which was very dark with neglected garden). What can we say? Everything and more provided, well maintained, all information about the villa and area on hand with Derek supplying the latest news and tips about restaurants, beaches, places to go. Home from home and the place to totally relax.... Maybe we shouldn't be sharing all this, as we wouldn't want the villa to get too popular with other guests ;-) Thanks Derek and Wendy, until next Spring!

Sep 2017