ALDEA MAR Retreats Unit 79 Testimonials
My husband and myself rented this property as part of a Can we be snowbirds experiment. If the property is like this one, absolutely! Everything is close, ie. beach, tourist attractions, dining and shopping. The neighbourhood is lovely and it’s occupants very friendly. The house is well maintained and well stocked and nicely furnished. Best of all, is the back yard with its pool, hot tub and covered porch. My favourite. I definitely would recommend this property.
The house was really nice, clean and spaciouis – large three bedroom with lots of living space, two baths, laundry, double garage, a nice covered backyard pool with separate hot tub, beautiful patio, bbq and more. The house in located in a normal residential neighborhood and seemed very safe It was very close to all the sites we wanted to see – Cocoa Beach, Port Canaveral, Kennedy Space centre, wild life preserves, shopping, restaurants etc. The house had lots of supplies included. We just had to top up with our favorite food choices.
We spent Jan through March 2018 at this home. The owners have a sign over the patio door that leads to the pool/spa that says \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\”Welcome to Paradise\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\”. That is exactly what this home is. It is in a nice, quiet neighborhood. The neighbors are very friendly. We always felt safe at this home. It is neat and clean and has everything you could imagine for a comfortable stay. The owner of this property was wonderful! I can\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’t say enough about how well he treated us. If a minor issue came up, he responded immediately. We spent many nights in the spa with cocktails, and this was the favorite part of most days. The location is great. Short ride to the beach and many great restaurants. We were so sad to leave this week, as this was a wonderful 3 months away from a NY winter. If you are looking for a great home in Florida, this is the one!
This property is well kept, clean and includes all tech requirement to stay fully connected. A nice place to stay, a great location and great owner support.
Stayed 3 1/2 months and loved the place! Super quiet and lovely neighborhood. Great owners. The place is clean and comfortable. The backyard is relaxing with nice furniture. Really enjoyed the spa. Kitchen fully equipped for my chef husband. Would have come back for winters to come, but both owners are retiring and the winters are no longer available.
From the moment I stepped in the door, I felt at home. I was lucky enough to stay two months, and would like to have stayed on. I had stayed in three prior lovely HomeAway rentals, but this was the best yet! This bright and cheerful tropical home felt like what it is presented to be, a beachside getaway without the mess of seaside living. Cocoa Beach, Jetty Park and Cape Canaveral are only a couple of miles away. The pool and hot tub were great, and the patio provides for outside dining and relaxation, with a coversational grouping also on the patio. Easy to stay clean with dishwasher, washer, dryer and two full bathrooms, and tiled floors.. Better yet is the availability of a sweet, professional cleaning team, a stone\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’s throw away! The double car garage allows for stoage of things you need to park, but not want underfoot. The bedrooms are cute, done in tropical motif, with great closet space. I would rate this home a 10 plus out of ten. So very happy it was listed as a possibility!
My husband and I stayed in this property for four months and loved the area so much that we bought a home close by. The property that we rented is stunning. We loved spending the mornings poolside drinking our coffee, and the evenings poolside sipping a cocktail or two. The house itself is large with the most comfortable master suite that includes a full walk-in closet and walk-in shower. There are two additional bedrooms that are great for sleeping four more guests. I recommend this property for anyone who wants a home away from home.
We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this Merritt Island home. It had all the amenities needed, including many more. Although we didn’t use the pool and hot tub because it was a little cool, we went to the beach and enjoyed boating and fishing. Close to everything, including a day trip to Orlando. The home was immaculate and the neighborhood well kept and quiet. We would love to return during the next holiday time.
We are so grateful to have been able to stay in this beautiful home. It was perfect for our family vacation. The house sits on a quiet street but is still near anything you need. There are Publix grocery stores, Target, Walmart, restaurants, and pharmacies, all within minutes. It is about a ten minute drive to the beach. The house itself was like a home away from home. It is equipped with anything and everything you would need (including games, toys for the pool and beach). We all loved the pool and pool area which was screened in with a patio table and grill, as well as a comfortable covered seating area where we were able enjoy meals together. I am normally cautious about renting a home based onthe internet, but what you see here is what you get. It is a perfect getaway! We would highly recommend this place to others and are looking forward to planning another vacation! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
We are so grateful to have been able to stay in this beautiful home. It was perfect for our family vacation. The house sits on a quiet street but is still near anything you need. There are Publix grocery stores, Target, Walmart, restaurants, and pharmacies, all within minutes. It is about a ten minute drive to the beach. The house itself was like a home away from home. It is equipped with anything and everything you would need (including games, toys for the pool and beach). We all loved the pool and pool area which was screened in with a patio table and grill, as well as a comfortable covered seating area where we were able enjoy meals together. I am normally cautious about renting a home based onthe internet, but what you see here is what you get. It is a perfect getaway! We would highly recommend this place to others and are looking forward to planning another vacation! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
I am writing this review not because I’m friends of the owner, but because I’m willing to vouch for this home anytime. The home is very beautiful and cozy, and all services are included. The yard is screened in and has a comfortable sitting area, dining area, gas grill, pool and in the evening the hot tub with my favourite beverage. The neighbourhood is very quiet “no yahoos here” and we really like the “small town” atmosphere of Cocoa Beach which is just a short five minute drive away. We love to walk the long and beautiful beaches of Cocoa Beach and adjacent Cape Canaveral; there are plenty of good restaurants, shopping, and many enjoyable golf courses, all within a short driving distance. The house is situated jus minutes from Port Canaveral and we plan to go on a short cruse when we return in a couple of months. I also like to visit Orland it’s less than an hour away for additional shopping, recreation and theme parks for the kids. Kennedy Space center is also a short distance away. The owners are extremely friendly and accommodating. Needless to say, as soon as we’ve finished unpacking when we arrive here each year, we feel like we’re in our “second home”.
Our stay at this vacation home was delightful. We found the home to be extremely comfortable and clean with an open layout and exactly as described on the VRBO website. The tropical decor and setting were lovely, and everything we needed was provided. The private pool and hot-tub were enjoyable and relaxing. The owner was pleasant and answered all our questions. I would certainly recommend this gorgeous home to anyone. We look forward to returning again next year.
We were lucky to be here during the nasty winter of 2014! The days averaged 75 degrees and sunny and we didn’t want to go back north! The house is exactly as described and shown on the pictures. Nicely decorated with comfortable furniture, clean, and everything you need to enjoy your stay. The neighborhood is quiet and safe, but only a 10 minute drive to the beach or shopping. You’re also only a 45 minute drive to Disney World. The fenced in yard was a plus for our 2 dogs who traveled with us. Although the spa is heated, the water in the beautiful pool was too cool for swimming for us retired folk, but we enjoyed a lot of time in the back yard. Frank was always helpful and quick to answer any of our questions. It was a great winter retreat!
The listing description was very accurate as well as the photos. The property was exceptionally clean and well maintained. The owner was very easy to work with and replied quickly if any question was asked. Local information was provided and was very helpful. Our granddaughters were within an hour drive so we saw them regularly. We wanted for nothing and would strongly recommend this property!
I cannot say enough about the owner. He responded to our every need. We felt right at home. The house had everything you needed from pots and pans to beach towels and even food. The home was very tastefully decorated. The pool and hot tub were great. The grandkids loved it. The house was very well located with shops, grocery stores and beaches minutes away All kinds of info were left by the owner on places to go. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay
My stay in Merritt Island at this VRBO vacation home was our second visit. We returned because this home is perfect. It is large, extremely clean had everything, I mean everything available to us. Blender, all utensils imaginable, great glassware, cookware, anything we needed for cooking whatever dish we wanted to cook. All beds comfortable and in super condition. There is a great large screen TV which we never used because the place had too many other things better! Like the great PRIVATE screened pool! The owner called the first few hours I was there to ask if I was satisfied and asked if there was anything I needed. What super owners! The home is so well laid out that staying indoors during rain was also pleasurable. I can say enough about this place and can say I have already booked it for our upcoming summer vacation in 2014.
Everything was just like the owner said. We were very happy with the house and the pool. Easy access to all the attractions. Neighborhood was nice. Would recommend to family and friends.
We had a great time and a wonderful stay at this vacation home. We found the home to be extremely comfortable and clean and exactly as described on the VRBO website. Our daughters thoroughly enjoyed the private pool which had great privacy due to the fenced in backyard. This home is very conveniently located to Cocoa Beach and Kennedy Space Center. If you are planning on going to the beach, this home provides great beach supplies including a beach umbrella, several beach chairs, a cooler and boogie boards. The owner is very helpful and attentive to all your needs with very quick responses to any questions you may have. I would certainly recommend this vacation home to anyone.
Back again for a third consecutive year, my wife and I just love spending the month of April in this warm, attractive and cozy home on Merritt Island. The yard is amazing with the beautiful pool and hot tub, the comfortable and spacious sitting and dinning areas, a gas BBQ, and all screened in! The neighborhood is very nice and we continue to like the “ small town” atmosphere of the Venice area. We often have friends and family visit and they are always just blown away by how beautiful and relaxful this place is. We love to walk the long and beautiful beaches that are just minutes away; there are plenty of good restaurants, shopping, and many enjoyable golf courses, all within a short driving distance. Sarasota is less than an hour away for additional shopping and recreation, and there are many other nearby great locations to explore and enjoy. The owners are always extremely accommodating and, one again, as soon as we had finished unpacking, we felt very much “at home”.