 "Sarasota and it's beaches is a great place to stay and we enjoyed staying in your villa (3615) We found it an ideal location for all the sightseeing that we were able to do - travelling in total over 2800 miles and there were plenty of places to eat and shop ! We had a great time and were very comfortable and happy in your villa. Best wishes, Jackie " - John D., 20 Beaulieu Close,Br, 01/23/2012 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"Hello Eddie and Wendy: We're safely (and somewhat sadly) home. Our time in Sarasota was marvelous--including a lucky streak of weather that had temperatures most days in the mid-seventies. The villa was everything we hoped it would be. We're seriously thinking of re-uping for next year. If you have some advice about how to manage a renewal (and extension) let us know. Ruth and Dave " - ruth a., River Falls, Wi, 01/20/2012 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
""Renting this condo will meet all of your expectations and more." Upon first entering Village des Pins three years ago my wife said that I said wow. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with Florida vegetation and very well maintained. There are also ponds which are home to numerous birds such as egrets and cranes. Your breath is literally taken away. There are two tennis courts, a small putting green and a large swimming pool which serves as a meeting place for the owners and guests. Everyone is very welcoming and you soon make friendships. Sarasota is a most attractive city filled with many things to do. We enjoy the many live theatres where the entertainment is good as it gets anywhere. There are, for example, a symphony, an opera and a ballet and theatres with all types of plays. There are also many fine restaurants with moderate to very pricey menus. The seafood can't be beat. The villa, at the southern end of Sarasota, is a short drive from Siesta Key beach which is considered to be the best beach in the United States. It has miles of white sand and lifeguards for those who want to swim. The villa has beach chairs and an umbrella foe those who like to relax on the beach. The villa itself is spacious and well maintained. There are two bedrooms and bathrooms and the kitchen has everything you need to prepare tasty meals. A washer and dryer are included. The villa is also very private. It is constructed so that you see little of your neighbours condos and really only meet them at the pool or if they are walking the grounds, which many do. There ar several options for anyone wishing to shop. Westfield Mall, with a Macys, is ony two minutes away. An outlet mall is located at Ellenton, about thirty minutes up the I 75. The bargains are unbelievable. We went on Veterans Day, instead of Black Friday, and things were so cheap you couldn't leave them in the stores. " - Tom C., North Bay, ON, 11/26/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"Hi, we arrived home 3rd of November 2011..the description of the villa was perfect..property perfect...Eddie the owner was great to deal with..yes would highly recommend...we have been going to Siesta Key for 20 years and always stay on the beach for a change we thought we would try staying on a Lake...The villa we chose was perfect in everyway.. we could not fault the way it was all dealt with by Eddie from the minute it was booked till we came home everything was as expected..as we no Sarasota so well the location of the villa is so central..the pool is lovely and the chairs so comfortable the whole place is so well looked after..we would recommend the villa to friends and family..a great villa and location. " - Patricia B., Hamilton,So, 11/01/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"Hi Eddie & Wendy, Review Rating : 5/5 Review Title : 1204355 - "Comfortable villa in an excellent location" "This villa is perfect for a family holiday to the gulf coast. It contained all of the equipment needed for a rental of a few weeks. Lounge/dining area was newly furnished, with comfy sofas, a large flat screen TV and wifi Internet connection. Kitchen area was well stocked and beds were comfortable (didn't use the convertibles). The villa also contained tennis equipment, beach towels, lilos and buckets & spades, so no need to fill your suitcases with any of these items. We visited for 10 days in late October, during the UK schools' mid-term break and the Timberwoods estate was quiet, as this is the end of low season The pool area had plenty of new chairs and sun loungers and the pool is a good size for both swimming and mucking around. We used one of the tennis courts and this was well maintained, but the temperature was too hot for tennis. The biggest advantage of this villa, over others that we have rented in the Sarasota area is the location: Crescent Beach on Siesta Key (the best beach on the gulf coast) is 10-15 minutes drive The main shopping mall in Sarasota is 5 minutes walk, so when the boys are playing golf, the girls can shop!! Downtown Sarasota and St Armands Circle is 20-30 minutes drive Junction 205 of the i75 is 10 minutes drive Ellenton outlet mall is 30 minutes drive All of the usual restaurant chains were within 10-15 minutes drive of the villa (Outback, Longhorn, Chilis, Carrabas, Bonefish Grille etc) and there were also some good locally owned restaurants. We'd recommend Turtles on Siesta Key. You could dine at the waterside inside or out. Food was good and at $100 for 4, including drinks and a bottle of wine, prices were reasonable. The location also gave easy access to dozens of excellent golf courses within a 30 minute drive. We played some of the best in the area; University Park, The Venetian, Waterleaf, River Strand, The River Club, Oak Ford, Sarasota National and Serenoa and by booking a couple of days beforehand, on the Internet, only once did we pay over $25 per person per afternoon round, including cart (University Park was $32pp). Oak Ford was $12 for me and my son played for free, so 18 holes of golf for two was cheaper than the my golf glove. I know you won't get these silly deals in high season, but the quality of the courses in the area is second to none in Florida. The best endorsement we can provide for this villa is that we have already booked it for the same time next year" " - Peter C., Coldharbour,,G, 10/30/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
 "Great place to stay, already booked for longer next year!" - peter w., Low Hartburn,St, 10/25/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"Hi Thanks we had a great week " - Robert W., St.John's,nl, 10/09/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"Hi Eddie, Following our 3rd trip to your property, we had a great time again. All being well, we'll be in touch again next year when we plan to do the same again.... Regards, Al " - Alan W., Crawley,We, 09/20/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
" A wonderful place to enjoy your holiday, September 12, 2011 By (Stuttgart, Germany) A wonderful place to enjoy your holiday. The formalities were completed for rental quickly and easily. Eddie and Wendy are very nice people and were accessible at all times. - It was a pleasure to meet you there :-). There is a local support for questions by phone or if necessary, someone will come to the house. Tami was very accommodating and took care of everything. The house offered everything. We came from Germany to Sarasota so that this was optimal. Towels, bath towels, everything was there. Wi-Fi and TV were also available. Two bedrooms, a large kitchen and a large spacious living room. The terrace offers a wonderful view of palm trees and pines. The entire village, to which the house is one was very clean and quiet. A wonderful place to relax. Pool and tennis court 2 minutes walk from the house. Clean pool area is fenced, so you can go there with small children. There were rarely more than 5 people at one time. In the local area is a shopping center, you can also reach on foot. By car, countless restaurants and the most beautiful loneliest beach can be found (Siesta Key) after 5 minutes. You are asking yourself why someone wants to lie on beaches in Europe closely together on vacation, when you have experienced this beach once. We saw a baseball game in St. Petersburg, which clearly belongs (with HotDogs) to a holiday in America. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium, we visited after an hour's drive also. No forced game with dolphins, but a rescue center for injured dolphins etc.. Very interesting and the entrance fee is money which is well spent. We felt very comfortable in Sarasota. But especially in this house, in the tranquil surroundings. Thank you so much for everything and we will come back to Sarasota and then we are again interested in booking this house from Eddie and Wendy! " - Claudia K., , 09/07/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"After staying here 3 years ago, on our return this time we were amazed at the upgrades you have had done. Its a fantastic villa! We had a great time and will be back!" - Josee L., Maurice-Duplessis,Sa, 08/15/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
 "Relaxing Accommodation, July 29, 2011 By Paul and Judith Merten (Edinburgh, Scotland, UK) Lovely accommodation, very clean and modern. All the comforts of your own home with the added bonus of SUN, SUN and more SUN. Lovely grounds and pool near by. All in all I would recommend this to anyone visiting the Sarasota area, you are very close to the beach, attractions and a lovely big shopping centre right next door. 5 star!! " - Paul M., Edinburgh,EH, 07/21/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"We enjoyed our stay and hope to do that again some day!" - Bore (., 25630 W. Warren Ave. ,De, 07/16/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"This is a great place to stay and it was so nice to have the crib and high chair available as they were perfect for our youngest, Daniel. The sheets and blanket were v cute!. Our older kids really loved staying there and enjoyed the pool and discovering the local wildlife and birds at the lake. Thanks again Jenni " - Jenni N., Ballygowan,Co, 07/09/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"We want to thank you for the use of your beautiful villa, it fitted our needs perfectly. I even had posted some pics on my Facebook. " - reiner g., East ridge, TN, 06/11/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"Hi Eddie & Wendy, we had a fantastic holiday. The villa was great, felt at home, a good location in Sarasota with everything close by. Thanks for your help, letting us holiday at your villa and we are looking forward to returning at some point in the future. " - Dave b., ,To, 05/12/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
 "Mr & Mrs Carter, good morning. We had a wonderful time at your villa in Sarasota. The trip went well. Few comments on your villa: Very much appreciated: The soap, the beach towels and paper toilet. Also the sport equipments... (tennis rackets and balls..) is a great idea to maKe it available. Thank you. Best regards, Guy Laflamme " - Guy L., St Hyacinthe, Qu, 05/10/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"The descriptions are 100% correct but the pictures do not do the estate or house justice. We would recommend this house to anyone, young and old. We were more than happy with our choice. We were greeted each morning by friendly neighbours, which made us feel very relaxed. The estate is quiet which is exactly what you want after a day on Siesta Keys beaches which are some of the finest in the world. The patio area was great for eating breakfast and planning the days events. I would strongly recommend renting a boat and exploring the keys. We rented from CB's just over the main bridge into Siesta Key. We were lucky enough to see a wild dolphin and a group of Manatees. Our favourite restaurant was Phillippi Creek Village it has fantastic seafood and fish as well as your normal chicken dishes, it's a must and not a big chain. Eddie and Wendy Carter are a pleasure to deal with. We also rang the emergency contact (because we hadn't used the lock system before on the door) whose name I cannot remember and she was brilliant to. Sarasota and Siesta Keys are amazing and this house is a perfect base for you visit. Thanks Paul, Michelle and Cameron." - Paul E., , 04/21/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"Eddie and Wendy, Our stay was perfect. We loved the house and will recommend it to friends. Had everything we needed. We had a wonderful time. " - roberta m., Lynnfield, MA, 04/16/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"We arrived at the villa and found a lovely, clean and spacious home. Everything was close to us..the beach...the restaurants...the shopping...etc. We will definitely be back! Rated 5 STAR!! " - Sarah l., Williamsburg, va, 04/09/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"Dear Eddie & Wendy, We would just like to say we had a great holiday and really liked your villa, Thank you and best wishes! ARCHIE. " - archie f., sheffield s17 3ez,en, 04/02/2011 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
 "We had a wonderful time at your villa and hope we can stay again in the future. Again we thank you for making our holiday in Sarasota such a memorable one. Sincerely, Donna Epp " - , 12/27/2010 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"We can recommend this property to anyone. Great location, superb amenities, lovely villa. Eddie and Wendy made the rental process very easy and were a great help with everything. Many thanks Gabi and Rob l Posted by: Gabi Munday " - Gabi M., High Wycombe,Bu, 11/20/2010 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"Hello Eddie, well were back home and Sarasota seems like a million miles away, just wanted to say thankyou for letting us stay in your lovely home, it was very comfortable, and had everything we could have wanted, the pool, hot tub and surrounding area was great. lovely and clean at all times. I think we will be back in the future, Sarasota was just what we needed after Orlando and it is a very beautiful part of the world. Thanks again we had a fab time, and would recommend the villa to others. Carole, Ray and Bethany " - Ray T., pemberton, wi, 08/08/2010 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"Dear Eddie & Wendy This was our 20th Anniversary celebration and our daughter's 16th birthday - we were so looking forward to coming! We have so enjoyed our stay in your condo and the area. Your accomodations were beyond our expectations. The kids, my husband and I all had a fantastic time. We are getting one last round of tennis, will hit the pool and on the way out to Tampa to catch our flight home, hope to dip ourselves in the wonderful Gulf waters one more time. We would most definitely come again and recommend it to others. Thanks again, Karin and family " - Karin W., Albuquerque, NM, 07/24/2010 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"Hi Eddie and Wendy. We had an excellent time. Your condo is lovely. your web site doesnt do it justice. We also loved the area and had some lovely days out. What would be the cost of staying the same time next year? Regards the Fowlers " - Adrian a., Nuneaton,wa, 06/28/2010 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
 "Dear Eddie & Wendy We all had a fantastic time and didn't want to leave on Saturday. Your home was just perfect and in such a wonderful setting. We will definitely be returning hopefully sooner rather than later. Thanks once again. Best regards Stuart and Nadine Marshall " - Stuart M., Brookside,Co, 06/12/2010 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"Thank you for renting your villa to us. We had a great time in Sarasota, sorry we couldn't stay longer. Your villa was very nice with everything we needed and made our week very enjoyable. We will be in touch for future rental and tell our friends who want to go Florida to e-mail you. Thank you Rich and Roxanne " - Richard P., Hamburg, NJ, 05/01/2010 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"Hi Eddie and Wendy, In regards to our Volcanic ash extended stay! We have really enjoyed our (longer than intended) stay at your house in Timberwoods. The house is lovely and the setting is really nice, secluded but at the same time near enough to everything and also everyone we met by the pool was very friendly - and none of that British loutness that you sometimes find on holidays in Europe. Also thanks very much for all your help - it really made what could have been an absolute nightmare, stress free and really an extra enjoyable week. Best wishes, Debee and Paul " - Debee C., Wembley,Mi, 04/24/2010 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"Hi Eddie, Thank you, we had a great time. The Pool was beautiful. Condo was neat, clean and comfortable. Television was great. Please let us know about availability for March 2011. We are starting to think about next year already. Regards, Ruth Mockus " - Ruth M., Whitinsville, MA, 04/03/2010 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
"We had an excellent vacation, and a great time at your house...Thank you for everything and we look forward to be back next year ( Sarasota is a great city.) Karla L. Quintanilla " - KARLA Q., , 03/27/2010 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
 "Hello Mr & Mrs Carter, Just a few words to give you some feedback on your unit. First and foremost to tell you how well we have been received by Tammy and John who have been a great help. We liked our stay in your unit and should we come back, we will be contacting you. Yours truly, Yves " - Yves F., Orléans, On, 03/20/2010 (VRconnection Guest Feedback)
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